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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Yoga on the Beach

Inlet Yoga and

Coastal Animal Rescue

nlet Yoga gives back to the community with the Coastal Animal Rescue Center of Murrells Inlet. The first Saturday of each month, Inlet Yoga supports Animal Adoption Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., located in the parking lot right outside the studio. Studio owner Maribeth MacKenzie shares: “We’ve been collecting donations every Saturday during our Community Class on Saturday [from 11 a.m. to noon] since we have opened our doors in 2011, and the community just loves donating to the rescue center and practicing yoga together. This year, we wanted to take our karma yoga even further with welcoming our four-legged friends to come and be adopted at the studio. We feel so blessed to be a part of this community give back and look forward to all those wagging tails going home to loving families.” If you are an animal lover and looking to rescue a pet and find your new best friend, join Inlet Yoga the first Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and stop by for the $5 Community Class every Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon, where donations are collected for the rescue center. Location: 637 Bellamy Ave., Murrells Inlet. For more information, call Maribeth MacKenzie at 843-655-6272 or call the Coastal Animal Rescue Center at 843-652-4500. Also visit InletYogaStudio.com.

ZOOM into Summer Mindfulness Weekly Quotes & Guided Meditations with Lisa Rosof Fridays, July 1-29, Noon-1 pm $20/wk or $100/5-wk series

Be anywhere with anyone and practice a loving hour of head, heart, gut liberation. Stop what you are doing. Let go of future and past. All you have to do is open your Zoom invitation on your computer or smartphone and relax into an hour of brief discussion, a 30-minute guided meditation and parting words from the perspective of ancient and 21st century pros. Wisdom teachings on the go! Lisa Rosof, MA, offers the teachings of Sharon Salzberg, the Dalai Lama, Jack Kornfield, Adyashanti, Byron Katie, Kristin Neff, Chris Germer, Tara Brach and more. Weekly homework to help you stay steady on the path. Try it this month and see what happens – one Friday or all five (July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). You can take it anywhere. Sample FREE 10-minute guided Quote & Mindfulness videos at www.yogaatthebeach.com

Call/text/email Lisa for course information 843.504.1057 or lcrosof@gmail.com To register through PayPal:

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and on the Water

oga on the beach and stand up paddle (SUP) yoga classes start this month at Inlet Yoga. Beach yoga will be offered in Garden City Beach by the pier and in North Litchfield Beach. Inlet Yoga is excited to be teaming up with Express Water Sports, in Murrells Inlet, again and offering SUP yoga in the Inlet. Studio owner Maribeth MacKenzie enthuses: “Practicing yoga outside is such an amazing way to connect with nature, and there is nothing more beautiful than breathing and moving while listening to the waves, except perhaps diving in the water fresh from practice!” Location: 637 Bellamy Ave., Murrells Inlet. For more information on weather-dependent class times and locations, call Maribeth MacKenzie at 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaStudio.com.

Art & Book Fair to Raise the Roof!

he Art & Book Fair to Raise the Roof takes place on Saturday, June 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. Art Works of Litchfield hosts this benefit to help Sandy Island resident Laura Herriott re-roof her bed and breakfast on the island. Good will donations will go toward the $20,000 needed to help her replace the roof, and more than $4,000 has been escrowed through fundraisers organized by Lee Brockington and Linda Ketron. Thirty local artists, artisans and authors will fill the atrium of the Litchfield Exchange at 14363 Ocean Highway, in Litchfield, with great summer reads, original artwork and cheerful crafts. Enjoy wine and cheese, punch and cookies, coffee and chocolates while chatting with Herriott about her life on Sandy Island and the challenges of transporting labor and materials by boat. Great music by Pawleys Island Jazz Quartet. Free to look, listen, nosh and chat. For more information, call 843-235-9600 or visit ClassAtPawleys.com.

Rev. Dr. Nickie Golden at Unity of Myrtle Beach

ev. Dr. Nickie Golden returns to Unity of Myrtle Beach for two Sundays in June, delivering two great opportunities for attendees to deepen into authentic, conscious communication. Golden is a licensed psychologist and minister who facilitates groups and individuals in conscious communication skills. She has taught in a variety of settings from first grade to graduate school in a number of major universities, and her workshops are filled with learning opportunities in an environment filled with fun and love. First on Golden’s agenda is the 11 a.m. Unity Sunday message on June 12, Be One in Love. She follows the next Sunday, June 19, with the message The Father and I Are One. In the afternoon after the service on June 19, Golden

will present a workshop, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., titled Relate-Ability: The Fine Art of Communicating in Community, based on the relationship communication work of Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. This workshop will explore the art of effective communication in all relationships using a variety of modalities, including didactic, interactive and reflective learning. “We will be looking at making and keeping agreements, integrity, ways to share our truth with each other, and listening from our essence to connect heart to heart,” says Golden. Benefits of this workshop include shifting from conflict to creative innovation; learning to make and keep agreements; awakening and maintaining inner harmony; communicating one’s truth in love; and listening from one’s essence place. The afternoon event is presented on a love offering basis. Location: 1275 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach. For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 17.

Rev. Dr. Wilmot T. Merchant, Advocate for Family Justice

he Rev. Wilmot T. Merchant, rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, in North Myrtle Beach, will be the Unity of Myrtle Beach guest speaker on Sunday, June 26, with the topic of his work with The Family Justice Center and the issue of domestic violence. This 11 a.m. Sunday Service, titled Domestic Violence 101, will be followed by an informal Connect the Dots coffee time with continued conversation about the message topic. A native of Liberia, West Africa, Merchant’s paternal great-great-grandparents were among the freed slaves that were returned to Africa from the United States during the 1800s. His maternal ancestors were indigenous of the land that became known as Liberia. In 1992, he received his master of divinity degree from the Episcopal Divinity School, in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and in 1993, he received his master of theology degree from the Weston Jesuit School (Roman Catholic) of Theology, also in Cambridge. In 2000, he was awarded his doctor of ministry degree from Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey. As a result of a prolonged Civil War in their home country, Merchant and his wife, Dr. Eugenia Cooper Merchant, a pediatrician, became American citizens. They have two sons and a daughter. Merchant served as vice chairperson and chairperson of Faith Leader Advisory Council of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. In 2009, he was honored as the Volunteer of the Year by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network for his work in the area of domestic violence in the state.

Atlantic Stage Season Nine Tickets Now Available

tlantic Stage is pleased to announce its plans for the 2016 to 2017 season, its ninth season as the only nonprofit, professional theater in the Myrtle Beach area. It opens the season with the Tony Award-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, by Christopher Durang, followed by a family-friendly holiday show to be announced. 2017 will begin with the world premiere of A Thing with Feathers, by Kevin D. Ferguson, followed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic The Subject Was Roses, by Frank D. Gilroy. Season nine will close with K2, by Patrick Meyers. “As always, Atlantic Stage is dedicated to presenting a wide variety of entertaining and thought-provoking productions to the Grand Strand’s residents and visitors,” says Thom Penn, producing artistic director, “and this season is certainly no exception.” Location: 10177 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, in Myrtle Beach Mall. For more information, call 877-287-8587 or visit AtlanticStage.com. See ad, page 7.

Woodstock Nia at the Beach

irst degree black belt Jason Alan Griffin is bringing Woodstock to Myrtle Beach, Saturday, June 4, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Yoga in Common, with a Nia class featuring artists that performed at the original Woodstock Music Festival. It'll be a groovy throwback to 1969 with Jefferson Airplane; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Melanie; Jimi Hendrix; Blood, Sweat & Tears; and many others. The focus is on FreeDance and the intent is to sense the magic of movement to music, and peace. This is Woodstock, and the theme is love and peace and celebrating the joy of movement, so consider wearing peace signs, tie dye, flowing sundresses, vests with fringe, lots of love beads and flowers in your hair. Cost: $20. Location: 3062 Deville St., Myrtle Beach. For more information, call 843-839-9636 or visit YogalnCommon.com.

Location: 1275 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach. For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 17. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Shamballa Urban Farm & Wellness Center

he legends, teachings and healing practices associated with the Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu mythical kingdom of Shamballa are ancient. It is this concept of a place of sacredness that led Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, couple John and Cathy Andrews to name their local venture Shamballa Urban Farm & Wellness Center. John is an American Culinary Foundation-certified chef and is also a certified Square Foot Gardening instructor. His love of preparing local, organically produced vegetables and fruits prompted him to turn the majority of their small city back yard into a mini farm. Square Foot Gardening provides the perfect solution for anyone that wishes to receive maximum yield with minimal space and effort. John and Cathy share Tuesday Tips on their Facebook page, Shamballa Urban Farm & Wellness Center. John teaches seasonal cooking classes and Square Foot Gardening to local groups and privately to anyone interested in growing food, not lawns. Cathy oversees the wellness side of Shamballa Urban Farm & Wellness Center. She is a certified nutritional coach, energy healer of several modalities, certified reflexologist, end-of-life midwife, facilitator of Wings on the Ground - Eat the Rainbow, Worldwide Women’s Circle Myrtle Beach coleader, and workshop facilitator. Cathy coordinates workshops for visiting international, regional and local teachers offering classes on a wide variety of body/mind/spirit topics. Cathy assists John in the gardens, providing welcoming habitats for wildlife and nature to co-create what has truly become Shamballa. For more information, visit Facebook.com: Shamballa Urban Farm & Wellness Center.

Yoga Teachers' Class: Treating Chronic Pain with Yoga

f you’ve been thinking about offering yoga sessions for your clients and/or others that have been asking for yoga practices to help them with specific health problems and want to expand your yoga practice to include private yoga classes for this purpose, then this four-hour CEU Workshop for Teachers is for you. The workshop takes place Sunday, June 26, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Yoga in Common. Yoga students that want to learn more about their own health issues and receive hands-on yoga practice are also invited to register for a two-hour Workshop for Students, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Upon completion of the four-hour CEU workshop, teachers will be able to … • Expand their current group classes to include private sessions for special populations; • increase their knowledge and skills of yoga practices for people with special needs; • conduct classes when and where convenient for them and their clients; • reap the benefits of one-on-one teaching experience; and • provide more personal attention toward health-related needs of each client. Through lecture, discussion, active demonstration and relevant resources, this workshop will offer yoga practices for five of the 10 most common chronic health conditions listed by the Centers for Disease Control that yoga teachers would most likely encounter: high blood pressure/heart disease, arthritis, anxiety/depression, osteoporosis and diabetes. Cost: $99, 4-hour workshop; $30, 2-hour workshop (register early for discounts). Location: 3062 Deville St., Myrtle Beach. For more information, call 843-839-9636 or visit YogalnCommon.com.

Atlantic Stage Schedule Change

anya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, by Christopher Durang, has been rescheduled for season nine. Atlantic Stage had difficulty in assembling the artistic and technical personnel necessary to do justice to this wonderfully funny piece in the spring, but those personnel will be available in the fall. In order to accommodate this, Atlantic Stage moving Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to the opening slot in season nine in the fall. Season eight will close with Sea Marks, which will move up to run June 10 to July 3. Tickets are still valid for the showing in the fall. People can call 877-287-8587 to let Atlantic Stage know how they would like to proceed. Although Atlantic Stage attempted to anticipate all possible scenarios, if none of the options above suit one’s particular situation, feel free to discuss it with Kathryn for a suitable resolution. Mindi Penn, founder and box office manager, shares: “We truly appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The company and the board have worked diligently to minimize the impact on you and offer a generous variety of options. We are happy to answer questions and work with you to come to a satisfying solution that works for you.” Location: 10177 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, in Myrtle Beach Mall. For more information, call 877-287-8587 or visit AtlanticStage.com. See ad, page7.

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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience. Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic. “Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

Omega-3s May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer

esearch published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that high blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA—three omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements—are linked to prostate cancer. The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center tested 834 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 healthy men; they found that such high concentrations were associated with a 71 percent increased risk of more serious prostate cancer and a 44 percent increase in the risk of less serious prostate cancer. The overall increased risk in all prostate cancers was 43 percent. The findings of this study confirm similar research in 2011 and another large European study. “What’s important is that we have been able to replicate our findings from 2011,” says one of the more recent study’s authors, Theodore Brasky, Ph.D.

Ashwagandha Pumps Up Testosterone

ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age. Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha. Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study. The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group. The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters. Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts.

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Medicinal Mushroom Heals HPV

esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease. Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC). The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract. A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

Awe and Wonder Prime Physical Health

The Heat Is On! Are You Hydrated? W

ater plays an essential role in helping our bodies process nutrients, maintain normal circulation, and keep the proper balance of fluids. Always replace what you lose. Drink two 8-ounce glasses of water after each 30-minute workout. If thirsty when working out, consider a water bottle to stay hydrated. Don't like plain water? Add lemon, orange or mint. How much water is enough? Divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces of water per day. Your sense of thirst can help you keep your body hydrated.

When is water not enough? Our bodies are about 60 percent water. It's wo related studies from the University of difficult to choose the best beverage to California, Berkeley, suggest that the act help meet fluid need because we are of admiring the beauty of nature with awe faced with a confusing array of juices, and wonder can decrease inflammation in vitamin-fortified water, sports drinks, the body. energy drinks, teas, and the list goes More than 200 adults reported their on. As exercise duration and intensity experiences of emotions on a particular day, increase, it's important to not only including amusement, awe, compassion, replace fluid loss but also to replace joy, contentment and pride. Samples of the body salts, such as sodium and potassubjects’ gum and cheek tissues were anasium, which are lost with sweating. lyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine Look before you drink and read the interleukin-6 (IL-6). label. Soda and fruit drinks are high in UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., calories and sugar, and low in nutrisays, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests ents. Sugar can actually slow down the that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself rate at which the body absorbs fluids. in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.” Some sugary drinks have a combination of caffeine and sugar, designed to give you a quick spike in energy. If you aren't used to consuming caffeine drinks, they could make you jittery or upset your stomach.

What should you look for? Look for electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, which are salts that the body loses when you perspire. Also look for drinks with less than 100 calories per 8 ounces. Higher calories equal higher sugar concentration. While too much sugar can be a problem, a little 8

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bit of carbs in a beverage can help to maintain blood sugar levels while exercising. Stay hydrated. You may be dehydrated before you actually feel thirsty. Monitor your hydration by the color of your urine. It should be pale yellow or clear. Darker colored indicates more concentrated urine, an indication to increase fluid intake. Other signs and symptoms of dehydration during exercise are muscle cramps, feeling light headed or faint, or having a headache. H3O Fitness Drink has the right amount of readily absorbed carbs, no caffeine, and the essential electrolytes people lose when perspiring. It comes in a powder that mixes easily with water and is available in a can or convenient stick packs to mix in a water bottle. Another option is Hydrate 24. This product has bioavailable electrolytes. It is high in vitamin C, less than 15 calories and contains only 1 gram of sugar. Sample all of these at the Inlet Nutrition Water Works Hydration Hour, June 15 or 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 3556B Old Kings Highway, in Murrells Inlet. For more information, call Linda Sacchetti at 843-424-9586.

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Well Well

New Healthy Building Standard The WELL Building Standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, is the world’s first development criterion to focus exclusively on human health and wellness. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research, harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health and well-being. Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind. WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program. Source: Delos.com

Municipal Pioneers

More U.S. Cities Leaving the Grid Nassau, New York, a town of 5,000 outside Albany, plans to ramp up a combination of rooftop- and ground-mounted solar, wind turbine and landfill methane-capture technologies to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. “If all goes as planned, within the next four years, all six of the town buildings will be disconnected from the grid,” says Nassau Supervisor Dave Fleming. The New York Department of Public Services wants this trend to grow through its Reforming Energy Vision (REV) initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is actively working to help municipalities, especially core towns and schools, move toward getting a significant portion of their power from renewable resources. Smaller, cleaner, power systems are less costly and cleaner alternatives to the traditional larger electrical stations. San Diego, California, recently committed to securing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. It’s the largest American city to do so. Already, at least 13 U.S. cities, including San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; and Aspen, Colorado, have committed to 100 percent clean energy. Las Vegas is among other major cities aiming to follow suit. Hawaii has pledged the same by 2045, the most ambitious standard set by a U.S. state to date. Source: EcoWatch.com natural awakenings

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More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores. Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides. Home Depot will no longer use the class of pesticides known as neonics on 80 percent of its flowering plants; completing the phase-out in 2018. Lowe’s is ending the sale of products containing neonicotinoid pesticides within 48 months. Smaller retailers are also working on removing neonics and other toxic pesticides from their shelves. The science has become increasingly clear that pesticides, working individually or synergistically, play a critical role in the ongoing decline of honeybees and other pollinators. Bees in the U.S. and Europe have seen unprecedented losses over the last decade, and bee-toxic pesticides like neonicotinoids have consistently been implicated as a major contributing factor. Source: BeyondPesticides.org

Nature’s Metric

Rethinking All Aspects of Society The International Living Future Institute’s Living Future Challenge presents a bold new framework for rethinking how systems, products, buildings and communities are designed. Based on the elegant and profound architecture of its recent Living Building Challenge that cites nature as the ultimate metric for success, the Living Future Challenge is now branching out to influence aspects of society. The Living Community Challenge applies Living Building concepts to entire communities or cities; the Living Product Challenge asks designers and manufacturers to create net positive products; Net Zero Energy Building certification rates successful energy conservation in both new and existing buildings; Just becomes the social justice label for appropriately certified organizations; Declare confirms the merit of nutrition labels; and Reveal affirms a building’s energy efficiency status. Source: Living-Future.org

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Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients. Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains. Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior. When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

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Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks As of January, there have been 200 nationwide cases of cancers in young athletes that played on synthetic turf—many of them lymphoma, which is uncommon in the age group. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew earlier safety assurances and called for new, more comprehensive studies. A majority of professional and college athletes strongly prefer natural turf because those playing on synthetic turf suffer about 50 percent more knee and ankle injuries. Other playfields use “crumb rubber” infill made of ground-up used tires formerly considered hazardous waste. Thus, sports players may be exposed to dozens of chemical compounds, most of which have never been tested for health impact; some of those tested are believed to cause cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive disorders and infertility. Primary source: epa.gov

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Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55-hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed. Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-to-five workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation. Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day. Source: ScienceAlert.com

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Safely Keep Winged Visitors Away from Outdoor Events Warding off summertime mosquitoes and flies to maintain outdoor fun is especially important given the new disease potential of the mosquito-borne Zika and West Nile viruses. Here are some naturally protective measures. Remove stale, standing water outside the home—including swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters and buckets—and turn over clay pots and plastic containers, as they all can be prime mosquito-breeding spots, suggests the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Alternatively, a toxin-free backyard pond or water garden can be stocked with mosquito fish like gambusia that feed on and consume large quantities of insect larvae. Avoid applying potent perfumes, soaps and lotions prior to an outdoor event, because such scents attract insects. It always helps to wear light, long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect more skin. Grow plants with odors mosquitoes don’t like. EarthEasy.com suggests citronella, horsemint (aka bee balm), marigolds, ageratum (floss flowers) and catnip. WellnessMama.com also likes lavender, thyme, lemongrass, anything in the mint family and even basil; rub fresh or dried leaves on the skin or apply lavender flowers or oil, especially on hot spots (neck, underarms or behind ears). Use a non-toxic, plastic-free insect-repelling band for kids. Avoid conventional insect repellents, as many contain diethyltoluamide (DEET), one of the top five contaminants of U.S. waterways. Chemicals rinse off into shower and bath drains during later wash-ups.

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How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott

merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key. Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or

become teen parents. Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day. Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick

days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying 13

to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.

DEAR DEPLOYED DAD by Armin Brott

or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away—and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement. Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in age-appropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again. During deployment, communicate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is thinking of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere.

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Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left. Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the pre-deployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better. Source: The Military Father: A Handson Guide for Deployed Dads, by Armin Brott

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig

hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices. In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

Simplify—Exercise—Meditate

Israeli-born Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a for-

mer Harvard lecturer and author of the bestselling Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had 854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”. Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.” Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-bystep actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts

with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events in the mind, he says, conscious self-observation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are. Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

Daily Joy at Home Another way to improve the quality of

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Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.” One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good.

Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.” Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness:

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness. Source: The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor

1 0 HABITS OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE by Kristi Ling

appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life. 4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness. 4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

ful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude. 4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever. 4 Examine the worst that can happen. Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand. A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist. 4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else. 4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and power16

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4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great. 4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned. 4 Be wary of media consumption. Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too. Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says. In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out—repeated four times. Next, we ask ourselves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better. The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes

you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.” Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world

not for the negative, but for the positive first.” Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says. “We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group. In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Buff and Balanced Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga by Aimee Hughes

e don’t typically envision iron-pumping bodybuilders also flowing and breathing through yoga postures, yet many are combining these complementary disciplines to realize huge benefits.

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Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.” Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation. They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

Injury Prevention

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magazine, in Kahuku, Hawaii, cites additional benefits: “Incorporating yoga into your workout routine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.” “Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance. Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.” Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into

yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur. “Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

Beginning Yogis

For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga. Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.” “In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen. “Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.” Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

COMPARING BENEFITS Yoga

Bodybuilding

Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension

Shortens and builds muscles while building tension

Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session

Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion

Improves oxygenation of the circulatory system, providing energy and invigoration

Improves muscle oxygenation, which helps growth and repair functions

Tones muscles gradually

Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga

Involves the body, mind and spirit

Primarily involves the physical body

Accessible to every age group

Not accessible for the very young and very old

Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance

Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic

Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics

Can cause injury absent preventive awareness

Sources: Nicolina Sandstedt; Peter Nielsen; Joseph Grassadonia

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lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump. Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips. “Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate.com/ blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make. “I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our

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Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrient-dense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.” Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says. She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over glutenfree toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter.

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Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time. Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free. “I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says. Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.” Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Natural Quick Snack Recipes 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the cashews. In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms.

Yields: Up to 4 servings

Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any.

4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled ¼ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over).

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Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat.

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Bake for 15 minutes, turning over chips halfway through the baking time. Then lower the temperature to 200° F and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until golden. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

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Superfood Trail Mix Yields: About 3 servings This trail mix is loaded with antioxidants. Pack up a mason jar and store it at the office or other work station or make individual serving packets to take along on hikes.

Raw CranberryChocolate Protein Balls Yields: 20 servings 1½ cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans ½ cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia

½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup walnuts 1 cup goji berries ½ cup coconut flakes ¼ cup cacao nibs Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until a dough forms. Turn off the processor, remove the blade and roll a teaspoon of the dough into a ball using the palms of the hands. Repeat with all the dough. Enjoy between meals or after a workout. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

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Frozen Banana Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Cacao Nibs Yields: 2 servings These take only about 5 minutes to make, and there are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching different nut butters and nutritional boosts. 1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”. Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours until solid. Then, remove from the tray and store in the freezer in containers (for up to a month), or wrap individually for a graband-go option. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

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positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy. Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no. They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

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How to Raise Your Quotient by Harvey Deutschendorf

he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits.

Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control. Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other

Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves. Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day. Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances. Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves. Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author of The Other Kind of Smart. Take the EI Quiz at TheOtherKindOfSmart.com/ei-quiz.

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LIVING A GREEN, SUSTAINABLE LIFE by Tom Baker

am committed to raising my six children in Myrtle Beach with the idea that we are all responsible for our collective well-being. I like to celebrate that I am a husband, a father, a youth coach, a builder and a mechanic. This automatically makes me a non-specialist. So, I will not pretend I know anything or that I am smart. Believe me, my children are kind enough to remind me of that daily. I want to embrace all these important job titles I have. What are my responsibilities? I hope to keep my family safe. I hope to be part of making my community better. I hope to have a positive impact on the players I coach. What I want to do is to use my individual talents, whatever they are, to help my children become secure and positive individuals. Luckily, I am not neutral as to what I find important and what I want to work on. Why is going green important to me? First of all, it is not hard to build a more durable shelter. It is not hard to use less energy. It is not hard to use less water. It is not hard to grow some of our food. I work on building durable structures. I now know by building durable structures, it will be more energy efficient. When we think durable, we think it will last and not need many repairs. A stout structure has more resistance to outside forces. Think hurricane, high and low temperatures, thus less energy needed to heat and cool.

When I proceed with a project, I look for durability first. What comes after durability? Insulation to use less fuel energy. What comes next? Better mechanical equipment that can capture the energy in your house and put it to use heating your hot water tank, or take free natural energy from the ground, from the air or from the sun. Part of what I do is think about what is best for me, my family and the community. I hope to put my family first, but I have to use the talents I have. I want to earn my living doing useful work. I want to be smart and earn a living to provide for my family; but if in my work I can earn money and promote the idea that when we do things durably and not wastefully, then others can save money also. What would any of us do with this savings? When we build durably, it costs extra at first to do so; but, over time, we save money on utilities and future repairs.

What greater things could we do with the money we save? I have kids in college, kids at home, and plenty of places to spend these savings; but savings aside, it is still the right thing to do. Our parents did not indulge in wastefulness. For our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future and the good of our community, I realize that only by being part of the solution can I be useful and sincere to my wife and children. What would be my hope and aspirations for them if I am not part of a better future for all? I am lucky that I have had a variety of experiences that have shaped my mechanical aptitudes that put me in a situation where I really like what I do. Liking what I do and sharing what the possibilities are with others is what I look forward to. My personal statement is that it is not that hard to do anything worthwhile, but it is work, sincerity and putting our God-given talents to good use that can make a difference to all of us. I would hope that those of you that dream about security in shelter, energy, food and water for our community will respond in a way to work toward these very worthwhile goals. I believe that the possibilities are already available, within our means and without the need for new technology. As far as I am concerned, we only need the will and the desire to make it happen for our Myrtle Beach community. I am working on it. Please join me, or invite me to join you. To contact Tom Baker, owner of Buildgreen Industries, call 843-458-6811, email BuildGreenIndustries@gmail.com or visit BuildGreenIndustries.com. See ad below.

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Group Meditation at Unity w/Rev. Margaret Hiller and Friends–5:30-6:15 pm. Blend of silent and guided meditation, inspirational readings. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

The Moveable Feast w/author Karen White, Flight Patterns−11am-1pm. The New York Times bestselling author tells the story of a woman coming home to the family she left behind–and to the woman she always wanted to be. Pawleys Plantation, 70 Tanglewood Dr, Pawleys Island. $25, 843-2359600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. (1st Wed) Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Lunchtime Metaphysical Bible Interpretation Studies w/Lesta Sue Hardee–Noon-2pm. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Bring your bag lunch. Coffee, tea and water provided. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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New Moon Drum Circle w/Bunni Vaughan Healy– 7-8:30pm. The perfect time for setting intention and drumming is a great way to shoot those intentions toward manifestation. Love Offering. Info: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Nia - Woodstock in Myrtle Beach w/Jason Alan Griffin–9:30am-11am. Griffin is bringing Woodstock to Myrtle Beach with a Nia class featuring music by artists that performed at the original Woodstock Music Festival. It'll be a groovy throwback to 1969 with Jefferson Airplane; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Melanie; Jimi Hendrix; Blood, Sweat & Tears and many others, The focus is on Free Dance and the intent is to sense the magic of movement to music, and peace. The theme is love and peace. Wear peace signs, tie dye, flowing sundresses, vests with fringe, lots of love beads and flowers in your hair. $20. Yoga In Common, 3062 Deville St. Myrtle Beach, 843-839-9636, YogalnCommon.com. Animal Adoption Day–10am-1pm. Coastal Animal Rescue is the guest of Inlet Yoga and will be located in the parking lot right outside the studio. The Saturday 11-12pm $5 Community Yoga Class and noon $5 Meditation Class proceeds are donated to the center. Info: Coastal Animal Rescue Center at 843-652-4500 and Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com. Kriya Yoga Circle w/Paula Kenion MS–1-2pm. Monthly Meditation Gathering, (1st Sat). Learn easy meditation techniques, devotional chanting, and other yoga practices for personal and spiritual growth. Will meditate in chairs for comfort, or bring mats/blankets if preferred. Bella Luna Spa, 47 DaGullah Way, Pawleys Isl. $6 per class. Info: Paula, 843-650-4538. Art & Book Fair to Raise the Roof! w/Art Works−2-5pm. Benefit to help Laura Herriott reroof her bed & breakfast on Sandy Island. Local artists/artisans/authors will fill the atrium of the Litchfield Exchange, 14353 Ocean Hwy, with great summer reads, original artwork and cheerful crafts. Enjoy wine & cheese, punch & cookies, coffee & chocolates. Music by Pawleys Island Jazz Quartet. Free to look, listen, nosh & chat. Goodwill donation will go toward the funds needed for new roof. 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 “Setting the World Right/Seeing the World Rightly” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller–11am service. All are welcome. Love offering. Vegan Potluck also follows service (vegan contributions requested and appreciated). Connect the Dots Discussion Group meets in Activities Room 1:15-2:15pm for dialog & sharing of ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN−79pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the

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FRIDAY, JUNE 10 The Moveable Feast w/author Amber Brock, A Fine Imitation−11am-1pm. Vera Bellington’s life at the top of society in New York City in 1923 is everything she was groomed for in her youth. She has the money, the influential (if distant) husband, and the social cachet. But her pedigree and privilege can’t protect her from the upheaval her relationship with a talented and handsome muralist brings. More troubling are the artist’s secrets, and confronting them eventually forces Vera to make a choice similar to one she made ten years earlier, in a friendship that nearly ruined her. At Kimbel’s, Wachesaw, 1930 Governors Landing Rd, Murrells Inlet $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

JUNE 10-JULY 3 “Sea Marks” at Atlantic Stage−Thur-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3pm. By Gardner McKay: The story of a fisherman living on a remote Irish island who has fallen in love with a woman he's glimpsed only once. Unschooled in letter writing, he tries his utmost to court by mail and after a year and a half succeeds in arranging a rendezvous at which she persuades him to live with her in Liverpool. From the author: "If this play is about anything, it might be about knowing our place. Especially in liquid times, when we can easily flow wherever, and seemingly become whatever. To hold a way of life, something secretly treasured, maybe without knowing it, has become and obsolete idea, now called stagnation. But being mobile, trading up, "bettering yourself" is a respectable life's work, while other, simpler concerns are postponed. $17.50-27.50. Atlantic Stage is an ensemble of professional resident artists committed to artistic excellence, community enrichment, and educational outreach. Theatre at Myrtle Beach Mall, Hwy 17N and Hwy 22, rear mall entrance near Carmike Cinemas. Info: 877287-8587, AtlanticStage.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

savethedate Becoming Crystalline w/Crystal Messenger, Paige Hall-Ferraro & Ascension Architect, Polaris AB–11am-2pm with lunch break, Session 2, 2pm-5pm. Will look at changing physical bodies, multidimensionality, conscious living, and practical tools to raise your vibration. Topics include: Crystalline Attunement & Crystal Grids; The Divine Rays & Their Archetypes; The New Twelve Chakra System; How to Feed Your “Lightbody” and Conscious Eating. Cost $144. (Vegetarian lunch available for additional fee). Shamballa Urban Farm & Wellness Center, Myrtle Beach. Info and register: PaigeHallFerraro.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Meditation Class w/Kelsang Tabkay, Kadampa Meditation Center–1pm-4pm. Constant Craving: Controlling Desire and Finding Satisfaction. We have so many ordinary desires – more food, more drink, more money, more stimulation, bigger house, better car, different clothes, better reputation; the list is endless. But often when we try to satisfy these desires we are disappointed and become even more dissatisfied, wanting more of the same, or something different. Course will show how we can manage our desires with meditation and as a result enjoy true contentment and fulfillment in life. All are welcome. No experience necessary. $20, $15 seniors (60+) and FT students (w/ ID). Register: InletYogaStudio.com. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

JUNE 11 & 12 Art in the Park at Chapin Park–10am-4pm. Over 60 regional artists, 20 locals. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. Chapin Park, 1400 N. Kings Hwy, MB. Free admission. Child & pet friendly. Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, JoAnne Utterback, 843-446-3830, ArtsyParksy.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 “Be One in Love” w/Rev. Dr. Nickie Golden−11am service. Recent graduate of Unity Urban School of Ministry of Detroit, practicing psychologist in Wilmington, NC, former Univ. of Hawaii instructor, and facilitator for the Hendricks Relationship and Communication process leads service. All are welcome. Love offering. Afternoon workshop with Nickie Golden, 1:30-4:30 pm. “Relate-Ability: The Fine Art of Communicating in Community.” Will explore the art of effective and conscious communication in all relationships. Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 The Moveable Feast w/author Leila Meacham, Titans−11am-1pm. Texas in the early 1900s, its inhabitants still traveling by horseback and barely familiar with the telephone, was on the cusp of an oil boom that, unbeknownst to its residents, would spark a period of dramatic changes and economic growth. In this grand yet intimate novel, Meacham once again delivers a heartfelt, big-canvas story full of surprising twists and deep emotional resonance. At Pawleys Plantation, 70 Tanglewood Dr, Pawleys Island. $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Water Works Hydration Hour w/Linda Sacchetti−11:30-12:30. Sample healthy hydrating drinks, H3O, Hydrate 24, and CR7 and vote on your favorite. Bring a friend and receive a gift. Enter to win one of the hydrating drinks. Refreshments served. Limited seating. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet Info and RSVP, Linda Sacchetti: 843-424-9586.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Lunchtime Metaphysical Bible Interpretation Studies w/Lesta Sue Hardee–Noon-2pm. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, Bring your bag lunch. Coffee, tea and water provided. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle

Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. MB Human Rights Commission Mtg−4:30pm. Open monthly meeting of the MB Human Rights Commission. (3rd Thurs) A free, open, public meeting for all to attend and participate. MB City Services Bldg, Fire Dept. Conf Rm, 921A, N Oak St. (at Mr. Joe White Ave), MB, Hotline: 843-9181130, HR Dept: 843-918-1114. Facebook.com/ HumanRightsMyrtleBeach. Health Food Tasting & Sampling w/Jessica Moore−5:30-7:30pm. Third Thursdays at To Your Health Wellness Center. Try a variety of health foods that may be new to you. Sample nutritional yeasts, superfoods, and new items like Jungle Peanuts. Learn the benefits of these great foods and how you can incorporate them into your meal plans. Let them know if there is something you’d like to try. Free Event. 9428 Ocean Hwy in Pawleys Isl. 843 237-8111, Facebook & ToYourHealthSC.com.

JUNE 18-19 Assist & Adjust - Hands On workshop for Yoga Teachers w/Maribeth McKenzie–2-5pm, both days. How, as teachers, to set an intention for assisting students, and how to breathe and find sold ground so as to safely help their students feel correct alignment and execution of a posture. Will get ample hands-on time with partners to allow for greater understanding and building teaching confidence in offering yoga assists and adjustments. 6 CEU’S through Inlet Yoga School. Pre-registration is required. Different postures will be covered each day. Sign up for both days and receive a discount. Sign up online, Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 "Feelin' Groovy" Show w/Donna & Mark Groom−3-5pm. CLASS Productions presents Pianist Donna (lead female vocalist) and husband Mark (drummer) have performed with the legendary "Skyliners" since 1981. Together, their "Feelin' Groovy" show of hits from the 60s and 70s include favorites by Patsy Cline, Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, The Carpenters, Carly Simon, Stevie Wonder and more. Enjoy great music live (no computer-generated tracks) - the duo's choice of material, wide range of styles, complementary rapport is a pleasure to see and hear. at Kimbel Lodge, Hobcaw Barony, 22 Hobcaw Rd, Georgetown. $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com. Myrtle Beach Drum Circle w/Rob Jackson– 6-9:30pm. An open/free-form and non-facilitated hippie styled drum circle community. The deeprooted and fundamental tradition is based on African/Middle Eastern stylized drumming, free-form dance and belly dance, hooping, and other various inter-community variances. Strawberry Moon -13th Anniversary - Beach-side shelter #2 reserved all day. No alcohol, smoking. Pets and children must be tended. Free. Myrtle Beach State Park. Facebook: Myrtle Beach Drum Circle.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 “The Father and I are One” w/Rev. Dr. Nickie Golden–11am Service. All are welcome. Love offering. Connect the Dots Discussion Group meets in Activities Room 1:15-2:15pm for dialog & sharing of ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic.

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Free Yoga for Kids w/Javier Lopez–11am-noon. As part of the 11am Unity Youth class, a certified yoga instructor will do Yoga designed for kids. Meditation and de-stress time will be built into the instruction. Snacks provided. Parents are welcome to attend the 11am service in sanctuary or observe the Yoga class. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS & OTHERS. If someone paid you $250-$500-plus a month to work out, eat at least one healthy meal daily, stay positive, and share your experience with others, would you do it? Contact Linda, 843-424-9586, for more information.

FOR SALE CSA VEGGIE SHARES IN SPRING. Sretch your grocery dollars further and support local farms and markets by purchasing veggie and meat CSA shares. Meat (grass-fed beef, chicken and lamb ) shares are available now; veggie shares will renew in the spring. By paying in advance, customers support the operation of the farms and receive a significant discount. Info: Charlie Caldwell, Charlie@OvisHillFarm.com. 843-992-9447.

VOLUNTEERS FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED in Horry County. South Carolina MENTOR is seeking families/individuals willing to foster a child in need of a home. Must be 21, have a spare bedroom, driver’s license, dependable vehicle, high school diploma/GED. Up to $930 monthly stipend. For info, contact Barbara, 843-651-6640, ext.13, SC-mentor.com.

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. ~George Bernard Shaw

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 The Moveable Feast w/author Elin Hilderbrand, Here’s To Us−11am-1pm. In her 17th novel New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand writes about a grieving family that finds solace where they least expect it. Celebrity chef Deacon Thorpe has always been a force of nature with an insatiable appetite for life. But after that appetite contributes to Deacon’s shocking death in his favorite place on earth, a ramshackle Nantucket summer cottage, his (messy, complicated) family is reeling. Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Dr, Myrtle Beach. $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Water Works Hydration Hour w/Linda Sacchetti−11:30-12:30. Sample healthy hydrating drinks, H3O, Hydrate 24, and CR7 and vote on your favorite. Bring a friend and receive a gift. Enter to win one of the hydrating drinks. Refreshments served. Limited seating. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet Info and RSVP, Linda Sacchetti Inlet: 843-424-9586.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 The Moveable Feast w/author Wendy Wax, Sunshine Beach−11am-1pm. USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax brings back the women (Maddie, Avery and Nikki) of Ten Beach Road and hands them an irresistible new challenge–bringing a historic seaside hotel back to life while fighting with the rest of the cast and crew of Do Over to take back control of the show. There’s nothing that a fresh coat of paint and a few glasses of wine can’t fix. Inlet Affairs, 4024 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet. $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 “Domestic Violence 101” w/ Rev. Dr. Wilmot Merchant–11am service. Rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (North Myrtle Beach) will present on his work with the Family Justice Center and the community issue of domestic violence. Love Offering Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Unity LGBT Group Meeting w/Patti Knapp−6:308pm. (Last Tues ea mo.) Join with other gay, lesbian, transgender individuals and their allies for an informal evening of supportive sharing In an inclusive comfortable atmosphere. Info: Patti or Ann at 843-236-1657, pattiknapp@hotmail.com. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Energy Field Cleanse w/Maitreya and Sada−7:309pm. Release, re-balance, and renew. Experience a

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Zoom into Mindfulness w/Lisa Rosof, MA. Be anywhere with anyone and practice a loving hour of head, heart, gut liberation. Open your Zoom invitation on your computer or phone and relax into an hour of brief discussion, a 30-minute guided meditation and parting words from the perspective of ancient and 21st century pros. Rosof offers the teachings of Sharon Salzberg, the Dalai Lama, Jack Kornfield, Adyashanti, Byron Katie, Kristin Neff, Chris Germer, Tara Brach and more. Weekly homework to help you stay steady on the path. Will be offered weekly, Fridays in July, noon-1pm. $20 (single session), $100 (5 Fridays in July), Sample free 10-minute guided Quote & Mindfulness videos at YogaAtTheBeach.com. CLASS at 843235-9600 to register. For answers to Mindfulness questions, contact LCRosof@gmail.com or text 843-504-1057.

FRIDAY, JULY 1 The Moveable Feast w/author Bronwen Dickey, Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon−11am1pm. With unfailing thoughtfulness, compassion and a firm grasp of scientific fact, the daughter of James and sister of Christopher explores how a popular breed of dog became the most demonized and supposedly the most dangerous of dogs–and what role humans have played in the transformation. Carefree Catering, 8151 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. $25, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 Kriya Yoga Circle w/Paula Kenion MS–1-2pm. Monthly Meditation Gathering, (1st Sat). Learn easy meditation techniques, devotional chanting, and other yoga practices for personal and spiritual growth. Will meditate in chairs for comfort, or bring mats/blankets if preferred. Bella Luna Spa, 47 DaGullah Way, Pawleys Isl. $6 per class. Info: Paula, 843-650-4538.

TUESDAY, JULY 5 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN−79pm. (1st Tues) A gathering of like minds for mini Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Free will love offering to assist the Care Team of Unity. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. (1st Wed) Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

ongoingevents sunday Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, LUT Candidate–9:30-10:30am. Book Study: Lessons in Truth by H. Emilie Cady. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Unity Myrtle Beach Celebration Service w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music by the Unity Band. Youth programs. Bookstore open 10am-1pm. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

monday Intro to Yoga Basics w/Karyl Tych−5:30-6:30pm. New to yoga or returning? Come to this class to learn the core poses of classical yoga. Includes a variety of standing, seated, forward bends and twists. Class size 6-8. Drop In $12. Live Oak Yoga Studio 9904A, N Kings Hwy,•Myrtle Beach. 843340-9642, LiveOakYogaStudio.com.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. Drop in & drop pounds at Inlet Nutrition. One time $20 fee. Payout to the top 3 winners, based on % of weight lost. Registration ongoing. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet Info and RSVP, Linda Sacchetti Inlet: 843-424-9586, GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com. Quilters Unite! w/Sarah Raphael−10am-Noon. Simple & easy, no special skills required. Materials provided to make quilts for homeless, hospice, others in need. Info: Sarah, 828-514-8034. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MI. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine. Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. 843-424-9586. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as unique gift items. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. New book When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Gentle Yoga at Unity w/ April Amoreena−23pm. Gentle class with Certified & Insured Yoga Instructor open to all levels, beginners welcome. $10 per class. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market-MB w/Charlie Caldwell–3-7pm. Clean and healthy products from a network of local SC farmers: Pasture raised and grass fed milk and dairy products, local caught fish, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps, jams, jellies, maple syrup and more. 714 8th Ave N, MB, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

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Meditation at Unity w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–5:30-6:15pm. A blend of silent and guided meditation, inspirational readings. Love offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Study and Meditation Group w/Andrew Appel– 7:30pm. Intro to Buddhism, book study and basic meditation instruction. Mantra meditation and traditional Tibetan Buddhist chanting practices Chenrezig/Amitabha. Free or donations welcome but not required. Forestbrook area, MB. Info & directions: Andrew, 843 655-8056, simplygoldenevents.wix.com/mbkksg#.

thursday Adult Survivors Support Group w/Rape Crisis Center–5:30-7:30pm. Free, open to all. Meet at 1551 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach. Info: 843-448-3180. A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:308pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of The Course in Miracles and established the first groups worldwide for CIM. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr. Info: 704-309-2415. Power Vinyasa Yoga at Unity w/April Amoreena−7:30-8:30pm. Gentle class with Certified & Insured Yoga Instructor open to all levels, beginners welcome. $10 per class. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING

BODYTALK SPA INDIGO

REV. RENÉE LEWIS, B. MSC, CCMT, CRMT, RT(R)(M)(MR)

1601 Oak St, Ste 207, MB Tom Palya, PT, CSCS, CBP 724-366-9813 BodyTalkMyrtleBeach.com

BodyTalk is based on the premise that the body can heal itself as long as the internal lines of communication within us are intact. Stress can cause these internal lines of communication circuits to become disrupted and compromised. Over time, this will lead to a decline in physical, emotional and mental well-being as well as DIS-EASE (disease) within the body. A BodyTalk practitioner will use a subtle form of neuromuscular biofeedback to quickly locate, balance and repair these areas of stress to allow for the fastest possible healing to occur. BodyTalk is a comprehensive healthcare system based on energy medicine that looks to re-synchronize the body’s energy systems to restore optimal health, harmony and vitality. BodyTalk will stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself on all levels of the body, mind and spirit.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Drs. Joe Palmer and Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 864-501-5975 PalmerDMD.com

Biological Dentistry using the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One-visit crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office. See ad, page 23.

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Bio-Energy Field Therapist Aura Photography Chios Master Teacher Reiki Master Teacher Crystal Therapy Ordained Minister 843-241-0609 InnerLight-OuterLove.com

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios Energy Field Healing and Aura Photography Readings. Renée is also a Reiki Master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings. Meets at Spa Indigo, in Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak St, Ste #207 and soon at the Loris Holistic Health and Education Center.

ENERGY HEALING FOR PETS CANINE REIKI

Georgene Fontana 978-387-5345 Facebook.com/CanineReiki

Reiki leverages the body’s natural abilities to heal when used to supplement veterinary care or to provide comfort. Reiki can speed up healing; boost the immune system; help with traumatic events, such as accidents, as well as other events, such as a change of household; and help with end-of-life issues. In addition, Reiki can be used to boost the efficacy of medications. Georgene Fontana has been practicing Reiki since 2010 and worked in a hospital for 26 years. Combining Eastern and Western medicine is a gift your fur babies deserve. This service is provided by appointment in the convenience of your home or boarding facility.

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INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH THE BE WELL COACH Leslie O’Neill, CHC 843-360-1140 Myrtle Beach TheBeWellCoach.com

When it comes to losing weight or improving your health, have you ever thought to yourself, “I know what do to, why can’t I just do it?” If this is a thought you’ve had, you are not alone! Leslie O’Neill has created programs and services that meet the needs of real people that want to make better choices. Transforming your lifestyle is so much easier when you have a support system in place that meets your individual needs. Leslie’s companies, The Be Well Coach Inc. and Be Well Meal Service, offer customized programs that address weight management, digestive complaints, sugar cravings, food sensitivity and overall wellbeing. Her mission is to help people achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle by educating them through holistic coaching programs and/or providing them with chef-created meals. A fullservice wellness company, Leslie offers individual and group wellness coaching, in-home cooking and meal-prepping service, raw juice cleanses and corporate wellness. She has experience in hosting and facilitating wellness workshops, speaking engagements and onsite meal preparation for wellness retreats. Leslie’s core belief is that our health starts on our plate. It is her mission to educate, mentor and inspire others to change the course of their health one meal at a time. Leslie is a certified health coach; a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition; and a member of the Association of Drugless Practitioners and a member of the Slow Food Movement. To find out how you can work with Leslie or learn more about her meal service, call for your free consultation.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org

Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 26.

NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER

Karyl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB 843-340-YOGA (9642) LiveOakYogaStudio.com

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INNER VISION HEALING ARTS

Dr. Jo Ann Jeffers Clinical Hypnotherapist Ondamed Practitioner Craniosacral Therapist Anti-Aging & Wellness Coaching A4M Member 843-957-1806 InnerVisionHealth.com

Dr. Jo Ann Jeffers is an optometrist who has been in practice in South Carolina for 22 years. She has recently sold her practice and is now free to share with you the skills she has been studying and developing. These skills include Natural eye care, Anti-aging, Hypnotherapy, Past-life regression, CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki. She's also an Ondamed practitioner and has a smoking-cessation clinic with Dr. Robin Labod. She sees clients in two locations: Labod Chiropractic Center, in Little River, and Cleansing Power at the Beach, in North Myrtle Beach. Visit InnerVisionHealth.com for more information. Call her at 843-957-1806 for an appointment.

NEUROFEEDBACK BRAINCORE NEUROFEEDBACK 800 25th Ave S, Unit A North Myrtle Beach 843-280-7533 671 Jamestown Dr, Ste 208-D Murrells Inlet 844-BRAIN-ON (272-4666) BrainCore.Dianne@gmail.com

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PSYCHOTHERAPY

BrainCore offers state-of-the-art brain training technology with drug-free, noninvasive treatment and emphasis on quality care with flexible payment options. Neurofeedback (closely related to biofeedback) focuses on analyzing the pathway of neural signals in order to identify signs of irregular brain function. Once the specialists at BrainCore have pinpointed the exact dysfunction occurring within the brain with a specialized QEEG BrainMap, they can then begin development of a customized program aimed at correcting learning difficulties, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, memory loss and more. Scholarships are available. Dianne Kosto is a board certified BrainCore Trainer, or BCN-T, available to do informational talks/group discussions regarding several topics of interest. Call today to schedule a free consultation.

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330

Dr. Lux works with individuals and couples. His approach focuses on trauma resolution. And by trauma he does not mean only major blows and abuses, but also lesser personal shocks, such as humiliations and embarrassments, especially if these have occurred in one’s earlier years. From a spiritual perspective, he also tries to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and calls this karma sensitive psychotherapy. He uses a natural conversational approach that is not based on what is referred to as the medical model with its categories of diseases or illnesses, and has little or no need for psych drugs. Call for a free phone consultation.

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 SCInletTrade.com

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for 11 years. Her mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. She provides many services, including weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free "outer nutrition" evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join the team! Training provided. See also "weight loss" at GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com and "business opportunity" at SCInletTrade.com. See ad, page 22.

YOGA

Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga, known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The studio is fully equipped including a rope wall. Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

SHANTI YOGA

7901 Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach 14361 Ocean Hwy, Litchfield Exchange Litchfield/Pawleys Island 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Each class explores breath, movement and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way. See ad, page 15.

YOGA IN COMMON

3062 Deville St The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. They welcome all students— new or those returning to yoga. Their schedule is also great for those that want to practice daily. Visit their website or follow them on Facebook to keep up with their wellness gatherings and special events.

INLET YOGA STUDIO 637D Bellamy Ave Murrells Inlet 843-655-6272 InletYogaStudio.com

Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week from beginner to advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Hot Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yin Yasa, Gentle, Chair, Restorative and Prenatal. Our $5 Community Class on Saturdays, from 11 am to noon, benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue and is followed by a free meditation class from 12-12:30 pm. Call for more information.

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Bromine

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