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letterfrompublisher After nearly a decade of publishing Natural Awakenings on the Grand Strand, I can look back over the past several years and see the positive changes that have taken place here and around the world.

I feel a wonderful warmth of gratefulness for how things have gotten better every day. Always impatient, I wish things improved faster; however, we’re moving in the right direction.

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Clean-running, lower-polluting hybrid and electric cars only a decade ago were an oddity. Now, they seem to be everywhere. We’ve seen organic foods appear not just in health food stores but in bulk bags in mainstream grocery stores. We see food manufacturers begin abandoning trans fats, aspartame, and now artificial colorings and additives. We see fast-food restaurants retreating from the markets with falling sales and soda distributors witnessing shrinkage in their markets. We hear people discussing food quality; and see people filling farmers’ markets, scouring labels for GMOs, and choosing whole food alternatives over processed foods. And we see people deciding to eat meals without meat at least one day a week.

Over the past decade, I’ve seen pricey big-box gyms with boring, repetitive equipment close. But I see yoga studios, Zumba and CrossFit classes, and cutting-edge strength-training gyms bursting out in every neighborhood. Every year, there are more triathlons, mud runs and races.

I used to challenge Santee Cooper on its reluctance to embrace sustainable energy, its unwillingness to acknowledge the mercury contamination of coal, and its headlong plan to build more coal plants. Now, only a few years later, it has closed coal-fired power plants, built solar farms and helps finance high-efficiency home improvements.

We’ve seen Sea World shrink, circuses close their animal acts, and more farms go free-range. We've seen people investigate puppy mills, leading to them being shut down—including right here in our town. And we’ve seen ivory tusks being destroyed and wealthy safari hunters shamed into abandoning their ugly sport on social media.

But most importantly, empathy and compassion/love and understanding seem to be blooming worldwide. Only a few years ago, law forbidding same sex marriage was enshrined into the S.C. State Constitution and the Confederate flag was padlocked to a pole in front of the statehouse. Racism and hatred seemed tenaciously rooted into this land until a terrible tragedy and heinous act in Charleston woke up the goodness in us all. With the words “we forgive you,” the world shifted swiftly toward the light, toward a brighter future, with things changing for the better, for the kinder and for the more loving at blinding speed.

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15 FOOD DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

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18 FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

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21 MANIFEST MIRACLES

Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility

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22 SONGS OF FREEDOM

We All Long for Liberty

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newsbriefs Inlet Yoga Is Taking The Yoga Outdoors This Summer!

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nlet Yoga studio and Express Water Sports brings yoga to the water again this year. Stand up paddleboard yoga is a great way to take one’s practice outdoors. Participants get in behind the Marsh Walk, in Murrells Inlet, and paddle their way through the beautiful waters of the Inlet. Then the fun begins—practicing yoga on the board. No experience is necessary but is beneficial. The schedule can be found on InletYogaStudio.com. Preregistration is required and can be made by calling Express Water Sports at 843-357-7777. Cost is $30.

For those that prefer dry land, they can take a Sunrise Yoga class instead. It is offered Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. at beach access number three, Garden City Pier, and on Sundays at 7 a.m. at beach access number 51, North Litchfield Beach. Participants should bring a beach towel and even wear a swimsuit if they want to take a dive in the water when the class is done. Prepay online at InletYogaStudio. com or call 843-655-6272 for more details.

Check Facebook for last-minute cancellations due to weather and visit InletYogaStudio.com to find out more about Aqua Yoga classes coming later this summer.

Positively Awesome Pollinators at Moore Farms Botanical Garden

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oneybees are responsible for pollinating roughly 30 percent of our food crops. That means every third bite of food is thanks to the activities of a bee! Come learn about the importance of bees and other winged friends in the Positively Awesome Pollinators class on Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moore Farms Botanical Garden (MFBG), in Lake City, South Carolina. MFBG resident beekeeper Katie Dickson will present not only honeybee history and fun facts but explain how to begin beekeeping at the hobbyist level in one’s own backyard. A tour of the garden will be provided with pollinator-attracting plants identified along the way. And no honeybee class would be complete without a jar of MFBG honey to take home.

Location: 100 New Zion Rd., Lake City. Cost: $25 per person. Registration is limited to the first 20 participants, so register quickly by emailing Rebecca Turk at RTurk@ MooreFarmsBG.org or calling her at 843-373-8068. Lunch is included, so those that have any special needs or dietary restrictions should inform Turk.

New Programs at Shanti This Summer

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taring this July, Shanti Beach Yoga is back in an all-levels practice led by Kristen Abernathy, held on the beach at

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38th Street, Myrtle Beach, at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Participants should bring a towel and a mat, and perhaps wear a swimsuit to take a dip in the surf afterward. Cost is $15.

A meditation teacher-training program starts August 10 at Shanti yoga studio, in Myrtle Beach, that will give participants the knowledge and experience to teach others meditation. The class is entirely taught personally by studio owner Dawn Yager, trained and ordained as Swami Ambikanada in the Kriya yoga lineage. The course curriculum includes the Structure of Consciousness, Philosophy and Cosmology of Meditation, Theory and Practice of Meditation, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the Doctrine of Karma, the Nature of Thought Forms, Internal Preparation for Teaching, Techniques, How to Structure Classes and Workshops, Comparative Meditation Techniques, Overcoming Obstacles to Establishing a Meditation Practice, Benefits and Effects of Meditation Practice, How Yama/Niyama Relates to Meditation, Mudras and Bandhas, and Symbolism and Visualization.

On August 23, Shanti offers a Reiki 1 training class with focus on healing techniques for the self, others and pets.

This training includes the history of Reiki, the chakras and stages of consciousness, hand positions, breathing techniques and meditation. All practitioners will have time to practice and ask questions. The course fee of $175 includes manual, Level 1 attunement and Reiki 1 certification.

Location: 4025 N Kings Hwy., Ste. 20a, Myrtle Beach. Call studio owner Dawn Yager at 843-467-5444 or visit ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 7.

First Do No Harm to Kids: Life-Affirming Choices

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arents and caregivers should seek counselors who are not quick to label or medicate a child, and who are dedicated to doing a thorough analysis of the child’s entire life in order to understand and offer appropriate guidance,” suggests Dorothy Cassidy, MEd. “Investigate what chiropractors, naturopaths, nutritional counselors and various forms of energy medicine have to offer, which can also include the reduction of allergies. Become the child’s best expert and advocate while seeking input from others, professional and otherwise, and consider looking toward the unique kind of spiritual life that you both can grow in.

The ‘symptoms’ of AD(H)D, bipolar disorder, depression, etc., can be common in childhood, but rather than actually being diseases themselves, they may be signs of a variety of other concerns.”

According to Cassidy, due to an “educational” blitz designed to sell highly profitable pharmaceuticals, most people are not aware of the controversies surrounding whether AD(H)D, bipolar disorder, depression, etc., are actually diseases or are simply symptoms of underlying maladies.

Symptoms could stem from any one or a combination of more than 200 different medical conditions, or could simply be part of the normal range of human behavioral development, sometimes needing realistic discipline. Abundant sci-

entific evidence of great harm exists concerning psychiatric drugs despite proclamations of safety and effectiveness from pharmaceutical marketing groups. Real, appropriate and safer solutions to psychological conditions do exist that are healthy and life affirming, starting with improved parenting.

Cassidy, along with Yusuf M. Saleeby, M.D., and Dianne Kosto, BrainCore technician, present the workshop First Do No Harm to Kids: Life-Affirming Choices, Friday, August 7— with Cassidy’s portion of the program from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and Saleeby and Kosto’s following at 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.—at the VFW Post, 10420, 4359 US 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet.

The event is free and snacks will be served.

Saleeby owns Priority Health, in Murrells Inlet, a medical practice focused on wellness. Kosto owns BrainCore of the Lowcountry, providing a drugless brain training approach to relieving symptoms of many common conditions. Cassidy has served on the board of directors of Mental Health AmericaHorry County Chapter and is on the board of directors of the International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology. She has taught special education for all grade levels through adults, including incarcerated women.

For more information, call Dorothy Cassidy at 843-272-3432, or visit PriorityHealthSC.com or BrainCoreTherapy.com.

Unity Extends Summertime Series Through September— Exploring New Thought

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very Sunday in July, August and September at Unity of Myrtle Beach, in Surfside Beach, the 11 a.m. Sunday service topics will explore what are known as The Twelve Powers of Humankind. Unity’s cofounder, Charles Fillmore, perceived The Twelve Powers as 12 innate and fundamental aspects of our divine nature.

These powers can be related to the spiritual and energy medicine models that identify 12 chakras or energy centers in the body. When activated, these powers provide an opportunity for the individual to engage in life from a place of healing and wholeness, thus creating balance in life—our divine birthright—according to Fillmore, whose text, The Twelve Powers will be used for this series.

Coming August 14 through 16, people will have the opportunity to take part in living The Twelve Powers more

deeply. Those interested can join Dr. Nickie Golden—a practicing psychologist and certified life coach—Friday evening to Sunday afternoon at Unity for 10 hours of exploring their innate spiritual capacities.

Unity is part of a worldwide shift in consciousness, called New Thought, by some—a term that describes a uniquely American religious movement that grew out of transcendentalism and ideas like those of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.

Unity was founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore in Kansas City, Missouri. Based in Christianity, the Fillmores explored the Bible metaphysically, finding expanded interpretation beyond the traditional churches of America. They drew ideas from other world religions, New Thought teachers of their day, science, and, ultimately, their own personal experience through prayer and silence. Over many years, Unity has been described as practical Christianity, and in more recent years, practical spirituality.

See the website for each Sunday’s topic, as Unity of Myrtle Beach explores this global movement of spirituality that transcends religion. Each Sunday after service, the conversation about the message topic will continue in an hour of “Connect the Dots” dialog. Also visit the website for more information about the August event with Golden.

Location: 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside Beach.

For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. For more information about the Unity Movement, visit Unity.org. See ad, page 17.

Gina Montori Coaching Arrives on the Grand Strand

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ina Montori—who offers mind-body coaching, life transformation and reinvention, personal growth, and general life coaching—recently relocated to the area from Northeast Ohio and has opened her coaching practice here on the Strand. She is excited to share her expertise and passion for helping others get “unstuck” and create the life they are longing to have.

Montori coaches clients from every geographic region via phone or Skype, so location is never an issue. Also, she will soon be teaching and facilitating workshops in the area.

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“It’s never too late to create the life you’ve always wanted,” says Montori. “If you are feeling dissatisfied or stuck in one or more areas of your life, then having a supportive coach/mentor might be exactly what you need to help you break through the barriers and get you on the right path.” As part of the coaching process, Montori helps the client examine the foundations of the life he/she already has, determine which parts aren’t authentically “you,” and provides the client with the essential tools to build a solid foundation for a new and exciting future—one that lets the client use his/her unique voice and passion to express the life the client has always wanted.

Gina Montori offers a free one-hour coaching/strategy session to anyone interested in creating positive results in one or more areas of his/her life. For more information, call Montori at 843-651-7626 or visit LowCountryLifeCoach. com. See ad, page 16.

Reiki Share

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n the third Sunday of each month between 6 and 8 p.m., people can stop by Inlet Yoga studio, in Murrells Inlet, for a Reiki share. It is an open invitation to the public to experience a Reiki healing performed by a gathering of practitioners and a Reiki master. Reiki is an ancient laying-onof-hands healing technique that uses the universal life-force energy to heal physical, emotional and energetic wounds through balancing the subtle energies within our bodies.

Location: 637 D Bellamy Ave., Murrells Inlet. Cost: $20. For more information, call studio owner Maribeth MacKenzie at 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaStudio.com.

Gardening with Herbs

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lanning an herb garden can be as simple as placing a scented geranium in a pot to creating a large-scale parterre herb plot that contains medicinal, culinary, household and cutting herbs. Pat Harpell, founder and chief executive “weeder” of the S.C. Herbal Society (SCHS), will provide ideas, tips and examples of herb gardens from small to large and horizontal to vertical on Saturday, July 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m at Moore Farms Botanical Garden, in Lake City, South Carolina. Class participants will even learn to develop an appreciation for such “weeds” as dandelion, chickweed, wild geranium and Florida betony. After lunch, Harpell will lead participants on a walk through the garden and talk about the everyday herbs and weeds that have been used for centuries.

In addition to being the fuel behind SCHS, Harpell teaches an herbal apprenticeship program in Charleston, South Carolina, is a guest teacher and speaker, and leads Yoga and Gardening vacations in the U.S. and Europe. She

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maintains a sustainable, organic garden in her hometown of Charleston, where perennials, vegetables and herbs teach her how to grow.

Location: 100 New Zion Rd., Lake City. Cost: $25 per person. Registration is limited to the first 20 participants, so register quickly by emailing Rebecca Turk at RTurk@ MooreFarmsBG.org or calling her at 843-373-8068. Lunch is included, so those that have any special needs or dietary restrictions should inform Turk.

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n Saturday, July 4, at Yoga in Common, at the Market Common in Myrtle Beach, people can kick off their shoes and learn the 52 dance moves for Nia. Nia tones the mind and tunes the body. Each workout brings mindfulness to one’s dance movement experience, leaving one energized, mentally clear and emotionally balanced. This cardio-dance workout combines 52 simple moves with dance arts, martial arts and healing arts to get a person fit in 60 minutes—including body, mind, emotion and spirit.

Practiced barefoot, Nia is a nonimpact, adaptable dance exercise for individual needs and abilities. The class is taught

by Debbie Mundie, a white belt teacher, with a dance routine led by Mary Tyler.

On Friday, July 24, Aurora Gabriel will be returning to Yoga in Common with a channeling and meditation workshop, helping attendees learn how to connect with past lives and hear insights from the archangels with whom Gabriel communicates. She will be available for individual appointments over the weekend.

From Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, Joanna Ducey E-RYT 200, and holistic health coach, leads a five-day intensive yoga and meditation course. Each day will consist of a daily meditation and chanting/song, an extended Forrest/Yin Flow yoga class, a sharing circle, or discussion. Lectures on relevant subjects, such as Creating a Lifestyle Recipe for Self-Love and Nourishment and Easing Into the Fall with Ayurveda, will also play a big part during this week. Participants will participate in a powerful fire ceremony to conclude the week's journey. The class qualifies for teacher CEU credits.

In a series of six classes over six weeks, beginning Wednesday, July 1, Gary Arum teaches the Yoga of Sound.

Arum will use the harmonium, dulcimer, synthesizer and guitar to stimulate vibrational healing and transformation.

Each week, the class builds on what was learned in the previous classes, and the mantra of each chakra will be taught to open the chakras to receive more light. At the end of the series, the class will explore the planetary mantras. Yoga of Sound helps with cleansing, vitality, creativity, as well as healing and transformation.

Location: 3062 Deville St., Myrtle Beach. For more information on these and other regular yoga offerings, including cost, call 843-839-9636 or visit YogaInCommon.com.

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Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death

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ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people.

The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65.

The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.�

Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk

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eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life.

The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years.

The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE

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esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods.

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists.

Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers.

The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night.

After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day.

Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet.

This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge.

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.”

Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings.

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No Worries: Cats Naturally Eat Less in Summer

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study from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite swings in stride.

The researchers studied 38 cats for four years. Their collars were implanted with a microchip that recorded the amount as they ate as much as they wanted from a dispenser. The team found that cats ate an average of 15 percent less in hot weather. Their eating decreased from June through August and increased from October to February. Eating levels were intermediate in the spring and fall.

Study author Dr. Alex German observed, “Cats are more inclined to comfort eat when it’s cold outside, likely to be due to the extra energy they need to keep warm when out and about.”

Stress Ramps Up Inflammation

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esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews.

Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images.

While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts.

CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now.

U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional.

“This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case.

The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

Fresh Catch

Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce.

Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise.

The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas.

By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents.

Source: Mother Nature Network

Fracking Fallout

Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.”

PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock.

Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse

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globalbriefs Bee Aware Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores.

This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size.

Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.”

The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health.

Source: Tinyurl.com/LowesHelpsBees

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Two years in the making, the Topaz Solar Project, the world’s largest, has begun operating in California, powerful enough to supply 160,000 homes using 9 million photovoltaic solar panels installed across 9.5 square miles. Compared to fossil fuel technology, the facility is projected to remove 377,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year; equivalent to taking 73,000 cars off the road. Unlike some solar plants, Topaz requires no water to generate electricity and makes minimal sound because there are no moving parts, so its total environmental impact is minimal.

In Hawaii, where 12 percent of homes have solar panels, handling surplus power is putting pressure on the state’s biggest utility, which now wants to reduce what it pays for the energy. Electricity there is pricey, with monthly bills of $600 to $700 not uncommon. The growing popularity of making electricity at home puts new pressures on old infrastructure like circuits and power lines and cuts into electric company revenue. As a result, many utilities are reducing incentives and adding steep fees. “Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California.

Protests Needed

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Food Industry Fudges GMO Facts The U.S. Right to Know nonprofit has issued a report, Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding with Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs (usrtk.org/seedybusiness.pdf). It outlines the food industry’s campaign to manipulate the media, public opinion and politics with disreputable tactics, company-sponsored science and public relations spin.

Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the U.S. spending more than $100 million per year to defend genetically engineered food and crops and the pesticides that accompany them, the authors report. The purpose is to deceive the public, deflect efforts to win the right to know what’s in our food via labeling that’s now required in 64 countries and ultimately, to extend their profit stream at any cost to the public for as long as possible.

Highlights include a history of the industry’s tactics to conceal information, ensure lack of government policy and testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attack credible scientists and journalists and support untrustworthy advocates and political machinations.

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Food Supplies Increasingly Under Siege Three hundred farmers recently took over the building and interrupted a meeting where the Brazil National Biosafety Technical Commission was deciding whether or not to introduce genetically engineered (GE/ GM/GMO) transgenic eucalyptus trees into their biosphere. These activists and thousands more around the country have halted plans temporarily, but the assault continues by international corporations bent on patenting and controlling the environment itself.

At home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already approved the first corporate-sponsored, patented, genetically modified tree, ArborGen’s loblolly pine. Despite outspoken public opposition, the USDA approved it with no public oversight nor assessment of the environmental risks it poses.

Grass-fed beef farmers, supplying an alternative that many seek to avoid GMO feed grain, now have to cope with the advent of genetically modified grass.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Monsanto’s exclusive consumer sales agent for RoundUp glyphosate weed killer, intends to conduct field trials at the homes of company employees absent government oversight, because no laws currently prohibit or limit the planting of GMO grass.

In February, the government approved the first genetically modified apple for commercial planting. The Arctic apple is part of a growing list of sanctioned GMO fresh produce, including papaya and sweet corn. A gene within the apple is altered so it resists browning and bruising.

Many people die or go blind from vitamin A deficiency, so the Gates Foundation has funded research by Australia’s Queensland University of Technology to create a vitamin-enhanced, GMO “super banana”. Testing on humans will take place in the U.S. over a six-week period and researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020.

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Curious About Hiring a Life Coach?

Q&A Session with the Low Country Life Coach, Gina Montori What exactly is a life coach?

I have tried many times to come up with a better name—like personal growth and development consultant (too pretentious), spiritual guide (too freaky for some people) or dream life facilitator (hmm … maybe)—but the term life coach seems to be the best description for what I do, which is help people navigate through the difficult, disappointing and unsatisfying areas of their life and provide them with the right tools for creating the life they really want. For example, maybe you want to make a significant change but feel paralyzed by fear; maybe you have a goal but are not sure how to go about making it a reality; maybe what you really want feels so far out of reach that you get overwhelmed just thinking about it; or maybe in order to live your most authentic life you might have to disappoint someone you love or distance yourself from someone important. Anyone can get stuck at any point during life. Feeling stuck can be inevitable, but staying stuck is optional. There are a variety of circumstances that can throw us off track—a relationship that isn’t meeting our needs, an unfulfilling career, or bad habits that result in poor health—and sometimes it feels like we are so far from the path we want to be on it seems we will never find our way back to happy.

However, with the right support, you can get back on track to having the life you always wanted. As a life coach, I partner with you so that whatever you want to do, or be, or have, or accomplish, I will help you get there (and even if you don’t know where “there” is, a good coach can help you to discover it).

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How is life coaching different from therapy?

It’s very similar, but here are a few important differences: Firstly, a life coach is to a therapist as a personal trainer is to a doctor. A life coach is like a personal trainer for the soul. I work with people who are not in need of medical attention but simply feel stuck or dissatisfied with the direction their life is going. If you are on medication for a mental illness, have been diagnosed with clinical depression, have attempted suicide or are having suicidal thoughts, then it is imperative that you seek a psychotherapist or psychiatrist.

With that said, I have worked with clients who are also seeing a therapist and we simply work on different issues. I do a thorough assessment during our consultation to make certain that coaching is the right path for you.

I will also refer clients to seek out a therapist if we uncover deep-rooted wounds or traumas that have not yet been addressed or healed.

Secondly, life coaches focus on the present and the future. We look at where you are right now and create goals and strategies for getting you to where you want to be in the future.

Therapy is typically focused on analysis of your past circumstances, feelings and behaviors, and healing the wounds and the traumas of the past.

Thirdly, coaching is a partnership between the coach and the client, not a doctor/patient relationship; therefore, coaching is not intended to “fix you” (because being stuck is not the same as being sick or broken). A coach should

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never tell you what to do or how to do it. Instead, a coach should help you rediscover your true essence and help you to pay attention to your own inner wisdom, which has all the answers you will ever need.

What makes a good life coach?

I’m not a guru and don’t have all the answers (and I caution you to be very skeptical of coaches who present themselves in a manner that even suggests that they know for sure what is best for you). I really have no idea what you should do with your life or what’s going to make you happy, but here’s the one thing I do know for sure: I know that you know. A good coach will help you clarify your wants and desires, help you identify the obstacles that are getting in your way, help you dissolve the negative thoughts/beliefs/ fears and doubts that are sabotaging your success, and ultimately give you the tools to build your dream life. You are the one doing the work, but a good coach will help you with the heavy lifting and hand you the proper tools to build that dream life. A builder without the right tools is simply a spectator.

Gina Montori is a life coach and certified yoga teacher who specializes in mind-body wellness. Her mission is to help clients clarify what they most want in life, help them identify and bust through the obstacles that are keeping them from having it, and help them put a strategy in place to get them where they want to be. For a free strategy session, contact Montori at Gina@GinaMontori.com or LowCountryLifeCoach.com. See ad, page 16.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs

by Linda Sechrist

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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants.

Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves?

Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA scientists was that GMOs were differ-

ent and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems.

When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic?

Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie.

Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods?

Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO, or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops,

which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed.

NonGMOShoppingGuide. com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the foodlabeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier non-GMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk.

The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification.

Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios.

When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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communities around the world.

“At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.”

Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and

Local Food Strengthens Communities

Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.”

Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.”

By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN).

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines

it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people.

John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous

In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP.

Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center.

“Once you have vibrant, diverse

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local economies,” reliant community, In a food democracy, says Flaccavento, with backyard everyone is a stakeholder. rich gardens and citi“you have better health, lower crime Not only do people have zen engagement. and incarceration went to equal access to food, but Residents rates—and more work, recognizing they’re informed, active, the potential of civic participation.” Basically, a engaged and participating. community gardens more democratic to revitalize their food system could ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, neighborhood and help fix many of Sowing the Seeds of Victory bring affordable healthful food to the maladies ailing our nation today. residents, many The steady growth of farmers’ markets, of them suffering from obesity, heart farm to school programs and food disease and diabetes. The BGN both policy councils prove that Americans revitalized a community garden and are hungry both for clean food and an converted a blighted lot into a Guerenhanced sense of community. rilla Garden, where people of all ages While Flaccavento gather to grow food, share stories, emappreciates conscious consumers brace their cultural heritage and learn that support local food providers, he how to become responsible citizens. emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t

“We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, Mwendo. “The garden is for our as well.” community, by our community.”

Understanding the value of involving Growing Vegetables children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a and Democracy After Hurricane Katrina hit New Ornurturing environment.” leans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had

Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a to leave her high-powered job in New top 10 finalist in the Varkey FoundaYork City and return to her hometown tion’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. youth through food. Based in New York “My parents raised me to contribute,” City’s South Bronx, one of the counMwendo explains. “My first name try’s poorest school districts, he and means ‘to build’ and my last name his students are growing vegetables in means ‘always progressing’.” school, thereby improving children’s

In 2009, Mwendo founded the diets, health, school performance and Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), future potential. “We are contributing to a local nonprofit organization that food democracy by making sure every restores and strengthens what had child we touch, regardless of income, once been a thriving, closely knit, selfzip code and skin color, faith or nation

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of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz.

So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World

Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health.

From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal.

We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.”

Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the

best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers.

As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.”

Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling.

“Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims.

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

by Avery Mack

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If it came from a plant,

EAT IT. If it was made in a plant,

DON’T. ~Michael Pollan

mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers.

“Farming’s a high-risk business.

Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested.

Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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lem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties.

California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.”

Telescoping tools pluck out-of-reach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

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Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food.

While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year.

The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes.

The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org).

Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a trac-

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day.

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GreaterGood.com tor. Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away.

With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time.

It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry. Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals.

Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved.

Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month. If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school. Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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PURR-FECT PET SITTERS Make Sure Your Pet Enjoys Your Vacation, Too

by Sandra Murphy

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acations bring rest and less stress, a change of pace and for some, a break from caring for the family pet, made possible by a growing number of professional pet sitters.

“I have more peace of mind with a pet sitter rather than a friend. Even if they’ve already had a long day, sitters still properly take care of the pets,” says Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions for consumer protection in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Many professional pet sitters are trained to respond to potential health and other issues. Especially with small animals, early recognition of a problem is key.”

Pierce used to have chinchillas, and now has a cat she rescued and relocated from Dallas, Texas, plus two adopted former foster rabbits.

“A sitter may be excellent, but not know your breed,” advises Rae Bailey, a retiree in Georgetown, Texas, who regularly uses sitters for her Scottie when she travels. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” She notes that dogs are particularly good judges of character, so if one doesn’t like the sitter, simply try another.

Pet sitting services use a contract to outline rates, what the sitter will do, the number and duration of daily visits, start and end dates and how the house key is returned when

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the job is complete. Regular clients may have the sitter keep the key handy.

Professional sitters are bonded, insured and background-checked, have experience with a variety of species and breeds, are fairly flexible and love animals. A pre-visit will introduce pets and sitter to each other and address any relationship concerns and individual needs, such as medications.

“I had a diabetic Westie, a big consideration,” says Diane Meadows, a retired paralegal in San Antonio, Texas.

“It was huge for me to hand over the keys and my trust, but our sitter was dependable and knowledgeable.” During one visit, her sitter also alerted Meadows to a possible propane gas leak.

At the outset, have the sitter meet all the family pets to ensure mutual comfort. Show the sitter where the leash, toys, treats, food and water dishes are kept, supplies for cleanups, the family vet’s location, hours, office and emergency phone numbers and instructions for any security alarm system. Codes can be personalized and deactivated when no longer needed. Sometimes clients request extra services such as collecting the mail and newspapers, watering indoor plants and leaving lights on.

Both young and older dogs need three visits a day to avoid household accidents. Cats are usually fine with one.

“Cats like to be pampered. A friendly sitter provides the care she’s used to, in familiar surroundings,” says Anne Moss, whose educational website TheCatSite.com originates near Tel Aviv, Israel. “Kitty’s more relaxed and receives a higher level of care than at a boarding facility,” she notes.

A pet sitting service offers the added benefit of backups in case the assigned sitter is sick or delayed. In Huntley, Illinois, Diane Muchow, an adjunct instructor at Computer Systems Institute, explains why she prefers a pet sitting service for her black Labrador mix. “Our first sitter was a one-woman business. One day, she forgot to crate the dogs when she left, and we came home to find the evidence of an accident on our new carpet throughout the house,” Muchow says. “We switched to a professional service.”

She sees the primary advantage of professional help as dependability and flexibility. “The service has a website to order the shifts we need, which are confirmed by email,” she notes. “It’s handy when my husband travels and I work.”

A kennel isn’t for all dogs, says Scott Mell, an area manager for JoAnn Fabrics in Affton, Missouri. He recalls his Bernese mountain dog’s first and only trip to the local kennel. Upon arrival, she climbed on top of the car rather than go inside. “She was adamant,” he says. “I hired a sitter the next day. She loved her sitter’s visits.”

Whether pets need special attention, daily walks, a midday backyard break or multiple visits while the family vacations, a pet sitter can provide excellent care. Many owners like to receive daily text message updates and may even e-retrieve bonus selfies of their happy pets from home.

Connect with writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelance Writer@mindspring.com.

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uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility

by Deborah Shouse

Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles

“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting.

Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes.

Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life.

“There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention

on what we most want.”

Letting Go of Doubt

Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher.

When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or

“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.”

Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it.

Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.

“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected

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gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

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Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises.

If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations.

When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable.

Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others.

Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?”

Songs of Freedom We All Long for Liberty

For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.

If you think eating organic is expensive, have you priced cancer lately? ~Joel Salatin

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by Enrique Smeke

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he yearning for freedom is like a seed that dwells deep in our hearts—freedom from scarcity, from conflicting relationships, from addictions, from health issues. This yearning for freedom binds the centuries.

In the Americas, this clamor can be heard in the words of the national anthems of many countries. The Colombian national anthem mentions the “invisible light of sublime freedom.” The Uruguayan anthem says, “Freedom, that clamor that saved our country.” The Mexican anthem asks that “the echoes resound with voices of unity and freedom.” The Argentine anthem exclaims, “Listen, mortals, to the sacred cry: Freedom,” and the American anthem reminds us that this is “the land of the free.”

Mary Baker Eddy proclaims in her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “Citizens of the world,

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accept the ‘glorious liberty of the children of God,’ and be free!”

Let the seed in your heart sprout.

Water it with gratitude. Accept the liberty to be free as your God-given nature. Yearn to see each other as God’s child, to feel God’s ever-present love and to grow freer and freer from all limitations—and watch as the seed’s tender shoots manifest themselves in improved health, progress and joy in families, friends and the world. Let freedom always be included in your anthem song.

From a free podcast series titled Your Daily Lift. Songs of Freedom is by international speaker Enrique Smeke, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing from Newburyport, MA, and Miami, FL, raised in Argentina. Used with permission of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston (ChristianScience.com/dailylift).

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.”

Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

image courtesy of PlantPureNation.com

VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

by Judith Fertig

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government.

In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion.

“You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of longterm survival,” he says.

Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only

healthier, but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4.

Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.”

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.

The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources.

Our food choices also affect the way in

New Fourth of July Barbecue

A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining.

“We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently.

This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson.

In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.NationalGeographic. com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth.

“I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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PlantPure Nation Recipes Southwestern Bean Salad

Caribbean Quinoa Bowl

Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like.

½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup salsa (medium hot) ½ cup diced pineapple (fresh, canned or frozen) ¾ cup corn (fresh or frozen) ¾ cup diced avocado ¼ cup sliced green onions

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes.

Cook time: 10 minutes

Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes

1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste.

Blend the vinegar, lime juice, agave, salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl. Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish.

Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat.

Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

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Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, which can have a bitter taste otherwise.

Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed.

Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Lightly steam the kale until bright green. Add to the bowl with quinoa.

Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed.

Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately.

Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.

Thai Tofu Wraps Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes

The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro.

1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu ¼ cup natural peanut butter (100 percent peanuts)

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1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1½ Tbsp lime juice ¼ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1 /3 cup small diced red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps 2 cups sprouts

Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.

In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha.

Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly.

Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla.

Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil).

Creamy Potato Salad

Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.

2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt Ÿ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks.

Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.

Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control people. ~Henry Kissinger

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calendarofevents NOTE: All calendar events must be received by July 10 (for Aug issue) and adhere to our guidelines. To submit listings, check for calendar guidelines, updates and cancellations, visit GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.

ALWAYS CALL AHEAD BEFORE ATTENDING EVENTS TO AVOID LATE CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga w/Inlet Yoga−810am. Express Water Sports and Inlet Yoga join together for SUP Yoga at the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet. A fun way to take your practice outdoors with nature. Group will drop in at the Marshwalk and paddle out. No experience necessary, but beneficial. $30, required to preregister at Express Water Sports, 843-357-7777. Weather permitting.

Info at InletYogaStudio.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 of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

JULY 1-AUGUST 5 The Yoga of Sound w/Gary Arum. A series of 6 classes over 6 wks, Arum will teach the yoga of sound using the harmonium, dulcimer, synthesizer and guitar. The yoga of sound stimulates vibrational healing and transformation. Each week builds on the previous and the mantra of each chakra will be taught to open the chakras to receive more light and at the end of the series, will explore the planetary mantras. Helps with cleansing, vitality, creativity as well as healing and transformation. $36 for 6 classes or $10/class Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common. 843-839-9636 YogaInCommon.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga w/Inlet Yoga−810am. Express Water Sports and Inlet Yoga join together for SUP Yoga at the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet. A fun way to take your practice outdoors with nature. Group will drop in at the Marshwalk and paddle out. No experience necessary, but beneficial. $30, required to preregister at Express Water Sports, 843-357-7777. Weather permitting.

Info at InletYogaStudio.com.

Kriya Yoga Circle w/Paula Kenion MS–6-7pm.

Monthly Meditation Gathering, (1st Thurs). 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. Murrells Inlet Community Center, 4450 Murrells Inlet Rd. $3 per class. Register at GTcounty.org 843-545-3651.

Info: Paula, 843-650-4538.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 NIA-52 Moves w/Debbie Mundie & Mary Tyler−9:30-10:45am. Certified white belt teacher Mundie leads class for the 52 moves of Nia, followed by 1 hr holiday themed dance routine celebrating summer and freedom with Mary. Nia tones your mind and tunes your body. Each workout brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience leaving you energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. Cost: $20 (Nia passhold-

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ers $10) Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common. YogaInCommon.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 5 “Your God Codes–An Introduction to The Twelve Powers” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am.

All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach Summertime 12 week study series at Unity, ‘Exploring New Thought’ Family Feast Potluck right after Sunday service, 12:30pm. All food dishes welcome, vegan & vegetarian also appreciated.

“Connecting the Dots” conversation group meets after Sunday service; to join the conversation, get your potluck and lunch and meet in Activities Room for dialog & sharing of ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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.

JULY 13 & 14 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga w/Inlet Yoga−810am. Express Water Sports and Inlet Yoga join together for SUP Yoga at the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet. A fun way to take your practice outdoors with nature. Group will drop in at the Marshwalk and paddle out. No experience necessary, but beneficial. $30 either day, required to preregister at Express Water Sports, 843-357-7777. Weather permitting.

Info at InletYogaStudio.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Art & Soul at Unity - Anyone Can Paint! w/ Bunni Vaughn Healy–All supplies provided. Day and evening classes. Call for cost, details and to register: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Myrtle Beach Human Rights Commission Meeting−4:30pm. Open monthly meeting of the MB Human Rights Commission. (3rd Thurs unless otherwise noted) 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: 843-918-1130, HR Dept: 843-918-1114. Facebook.com/HumanRightsMyrtleBeach.

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FRIDAY, JULY 17

Gardening with Herbs w/Pat Harpell−9:30am2pm. Class will provide ideas, tips and examples of herb gardens from small to large and horizontal to vertical. Participants will learn to develop an appreciation for such “weeds” as dandelion, chickweed, wild geranium and Florida betony. After lunch, Harpell will lead participants on a walk through the garden and talk about the everyday herbs and “weeds” that have been used for centuries. $25, limited to 20 participants. Lunch included. Moore Farms Botanical Garden, 100 New Zion Rd., Lake City. Info: Rebecca Turk 843-373-8068, MooreFarmsBG.org.

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. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside.

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FRIDAY, JULY 10

Table Tune-Up Massage w/Jennifer Uhler−12– 2pm.. The Healers Hands will be offering 15 minutes of table massage and assisted stretching.

Just 15 minutes of massage has proven to reduce muscle fatigue & tension, improve thinking skills & awareness and decreases repetitive stress symptoms. $20 for 15 minutes, no appt. necessary. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Celebration Service “Your Power of Faith” w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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

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JULY 17 OR 18 Kids’ Shake & Snack Party w/Inlet Nutrition−11:30am-1pm. Sample the healthiest shakes and snacks for kids, with no artificial flavors, sweeteners or coloring. Only 100% of key nutrients kids need. Snacks are fun to make and yummy.

Prizes, fun for all. Seating is limited, call to reserve.

Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet, Linda: 843-424-9586 SCinletTrade.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 Malas, Mantras & Meditation w/Maribeth MacKenzie & Mimi Rose−2:30-5pm. A journey of mantra and meditation. Mala beads and mantras are wonderful tools to help you with meditation. All are given the opportunity to choose a mantra and make your own wrist mala. For new and experienced meditators. $20 members, $30 non-members Registration required so that everyone has the necessary materials. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet. Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 19 “Your Power of Strength” Celebration Service w/guest speaker Dr. Nickie Golden, Ph.D., LUT,

Hendricks Institute Life Coach−11am. At 12:30pm, Connecting the Dots–Coffee & Conversation social hour and discussion after the service. Get your coffee and share ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Reiki Share w/Sandra Kaye & Kim Wanamaker−68pm. (3rd Sun ea mo) A monthly open invitation, to the public, to experience a Reiki Healing with a Reiki Master and practitioners so that the public can experience the healing energies. An ancient laying-on of hands healing technique that uses the Universal Life Force Energy to heal, and balance the subtle energies within our bodies. $20, Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, Info: Maribeth, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

MONDAY, JULY 20 Doterra Oil Class Intro at Modern Cleansing−6pm. Free class to learn how essential oils can, among thousands of uses, ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes, RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665.

Host a doTERRA Essential Oil class and receive a free diffuser fan. Call to book your class today.

Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. mydoterra.com/bbgood.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Art & Soul at Unity - Anyone Can Paint! w/ Bunni Vaughn Healy–All supplies provided. Day and evening classes. Call for cost, details and to register: Bunni, 843-333-9930. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Voices of Divine Love w/Aurora Gabriel–7:309:30pm Archangel channeling and meditation.

Aurora is a spiritual intuitive, channeler, animal communicator and spiritual garden coach. She works with guides, past lives, health and relationships. $35 for 2 hr workshop. Private appointments avail 7/24-27. 843-839-9636, voicesofdivinelove. com. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common. YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Positively Awesome Pollinators w/Beekeeper Katie Dickson−9:30am-2pm. Honeybees pollinate 30% of our food crops. Every third bite of food is thanks to a bee. Learn the importance of bees and other winged friends. Learn how to begin beekeeping at the hobbyist level in one’s own backyard, and learn pollinator attracting plants. Take a jar of honey home with you afterward. $25, limited to 20 participants. Lunch included. Moore Farms Botanical Garden, 100 New Zion Rd., Lake City. Info: Rebecca Turk 843-373-8068, MooreFarmsBG.org.

M i n d , B o d y, S p i r i t E x p o w / K r i s t i Thompson−10am-4pm. A day full of fun and wellness. Expo includes practitioners from an array of educational/healing fields. Featuring chair massages, Reiki, intuitives, Tarot and Angel Card readers, past life readings and more. Admission is a $3 love donation. Practitioners charge their own fees for services. Most accept cash or checks - please plan accordingly. Cost:$3 Love Donation. Life In Balance Inc, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceInc.org.

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“Your Power of Wisdom” Celebration Service w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. At 12:30pm, Connecting the Dots–Coffee & Conversation social hour and discussion after the service. Get your coffee and share ideas/insights from the Sunday message topic. Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

ADD and ADHD - Life Affirming Choices for Healthier Children & Adults w/Dorothy Cassidy, M.Ed, Yusuf Saleeby, MD, Dianne Kosto−5-6:15 pm (part 1 with Cassidy), 6:15-8:30pm (part 2 with Saleeby and Kosto). Seminar with emphasis on learning and emotional wellbeing. Educator Cassidy, Medical Doctor Saleeby and Brain Core biofeedback technician Kosto offers non-pharmaceutical and natural options for learning and behavioral challenges. Free, with snacks provided. VFW Post 10420, 4359 US 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet.

No alcohol allowed. Info: Dorothy 843-272-3432.

JULY 27-31 Deep Summer Yoga Self-Study w/Joanna Ducey, E-RYT 200, Holistic Health Coach−9 am-12pm. A yoga immersion course for all levels and anyone interested in deepening his/her yoga & meditation practice through intention-based self-study and practice in a supportive group environment. $150 per person. CEU credits are available for Yoga Teachers. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common. 843-839-9636 YogaInCommon.com.

JULY 29 & 30 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga w/Inlet Yoga−810am. Express Water Sports & Inlet Yoga join together for SUP Yoga at the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet. A fun way to take your practice outdoors with nature. Group will drop in at the Marshwalk and paddle out. No experience necessary, but beneficial. $30 either day, required to preregister at Express Water Sports, 843-357-7777. Weather permitting.

Info at InletYogaStudio.com.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Meditation Teacher Training w/Swami Ambikanada-Dawn Yager. Classes begin Aug 10, and continuing dates TBD. Program will give you the knowledge and experience to teach others meditation. All contact hours taught personally by Dawn, trained and ordained as Swami Ambikanada in the Kriya Yoga Lineage. Shanti Myrtle Beach, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga w/Inlet Yoga−810am. Express Water Sports and Inlet Yoga join together for SUP Yoga at the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet. A fun way to take your practice outdoors with nature. Group will drop in at the Marshwalk and paddle out. No experience necessary, but beneficial. $30 either day, required to preregister at Express water Sports, 843-357-7777. Weather permitting.

Info at InletYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga w/Inlet Yoga−810am. Express Water Sports & Inlet Yoga join together for SUP Yoga at the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet. A fun way to take your practice outdoors with nature. Group will drop in at the Marshwalk and paddle out. No experience necessary, but beneficial. $30 either day, required to preregister at Express Water Sports, 843-357-7777. Weather permitting.

Info at InletYogaStudio.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. (1st Wed) Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity of Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Kriya Yoga Circle w/Paula Kenion MS–6-7pm.

Monthly Meditation Gathering, (1st Thurs). 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. Murrells Inlet Community Center, 4450 Murrells Inlet Rd. $3 per class. Register at GTcounty.org 843-545-3651.

Info: Paula, 843-650-4538.

ongoing events sunday Beach Yoga w/Inlet Yoga–7am. Sunrise Yoga at Beach Access #51 North Litchfield Beach. What a great way to start your day. Bring a beach towel and swimsuit. Prepay online and call for info or check Facebook for weather cancellations. 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee–9:3010:30am. Book Study: Return to Love by Marianne Williamson. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

All Soul’s Metaphysical Chapel Sunday Services w/Rev. Alma Swartzwelder−10:30am Healing Service, 11am Worship Service. An opportunity to commune with The Spirit of God and bring into view your sacred duty to self and humanity–to love and serve one another. Love Donations. Life In Balance Inc. 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceInc.org.

Unity Myrtle Beach Celebration Service w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am. Prayer, medita-

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tion, 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 Yoga Hour-Hatha w/Dawn DiVita−9:30am10:30am. Emphasis will be on building endurance and applying biomechanical principles of alignment for a broad variety of poses (standing, seated, twisting, balancing, inversions, etc.). Modifications will be offered to safely challenge students at their appropriate level. Walk-in $12, 10 class pass $96, 4 week limited $60, 4 week unlimited $80, & $30 New Student Pass. Yoga DiVita, Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E - Unit G2, Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

tuesday Beach Yoga w/Kristen−8am. Meet the Shanti Yoga class at 38th St on the beach. All levels.

Bring a towel or mat. $15 cash, per student and pay at the beach. Info: Shanti Yoga, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Spring and Summer Weight Loss Challenge w/ Inlet Nutrition. 10:30am OR 5:30pm classes. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional lessons, free metabolism test, more. New classes beginning. $35 to join. 12 wk program, ongoing registr. Cash prizes (top 3 losers, inch loss winner) awarded at the end of the challenge. Ongoing classes and registration.

Rules in place for accountability. Inlet Square Mall Mtg Rm. Murrells Inlet. Linda: 843-424-9586, GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com.

Yogastha Sadhana Raja Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn−9-10:45am. All levels class with a set sequence of breath work, challenging postures and guided meditation. Linking mind, body and breath together for a profound practice. All levels; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-3332656, lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.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.

Doterra Oil Class Intro at Modern Cleansing−3:30pm. Free class to learn how essential oils can, among thousands of uses, ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes, RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665.

Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. mydoterra.com/bbgood.

Level I-II Yoga w/Karyl Tych, certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher–6:30-8pm. For students with a foundation in core poses and ready to enjoy the challenge of refining and moving on. $12 drop in or $80 for 8 wk session. Live Oak Yoga Studio, 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB, 843 340-9642, LiveOakYogaStudio.com.

wednesday Senior Discount Day at Modern Cleansing−all day. 10% off hair cut services. Call for appointment: 843-828-4665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. ModernCleansing.com.

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.

Beach Yoga w/Inlet Yoga–6:30am. Sunrise Yoga at Beach Access #3, Garden City Pier. What a great way to start your day. All levels. Bring a beach towel and swimsuit. Prepay online and call for info or check Facebook for weather cancellations.

843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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 starts in Jan: Self Observation by Red Hawk.

Presents an in-depth examination of the much needed process of self-observation. Readers of Gurdjieff will recognize similar ideas as The Work. Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr., Surfside, 843-2388516, 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, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 714 8th Ave N, MB, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

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#.

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thursday Beach Yoga w/Kristen−8am. Meet the Shanti Yoga class at 38th St on the beach. All levels.

Bring a towel or mat. $15 cash, per student and pay at the beach. Info: Shanti Yoga, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Level II-III Yoga w/Karyl Tych, certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher–9-10:30am. For experienced students who practice head balance and shoulder balance. A class dedicated to deepening your understanding of yoga and enriching your practice. $12 drop in or $80 for 8 wk session. Live Oak Yoga Studio, 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-340-9642, LiveOakYogaStudio.com.

Gentle Vinyasa Yoga w/Lyndsay Bahn−11am12:15pm. Breath work and a slow flow of postures designed for those working to heal the body, enjoy a relaxing sequence or maintain and nurture an aging or pregnant body. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Kriya Yoga Circle w/Paula Kenion MS–6-7pm.

Monthly Meditation Gathering, 1st Thurs. 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. Murrells Inlet Community Center, 4450 Murrells Inlet Rd. $3 per class. Register at GTcounty.org 843-545-3651.

Info: Paula, 843-650-4538.

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.

friday Ovis Hill Farmers Market-NMB w/Charlie Caldwell–10am-1pm. Pasture raised and grass fed Milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 1st Ave. S, between City Hall and the new library, NMB. 843-992-9447 OvisHillFarm.com.

Yoga Hour–Vinyasa w/Joanna Ducey−10:45am11:45am. Will bring a creative flow, safe alignment, and warm you from the inner core out. Holding longer or moving with breath, this class will open your heart, still your mind, and balance you from head to toe. Modifications will be offered to challenge you safely at your appropriate level. A fun and peaceful experience, for those without physical restrictions. Walk-in $12, 10 class pass $96, 4 week limited $60, 4 week unlimited $80, & $30 New Student Pass. Yoga DiVita, Parkway Plaza, 2126 Hwy 9E - Unit G2, Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

Doterra Oil Class Intro at Modern Cleansing− Noon. Free class to learn how essential oils can, among thousands of uses, ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes, RSVP & call for info: 843-828-4665. Host a doTERRA Essential Oil class and receive a free diffuser fan. Call to book your class today. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB

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BODY TALK SPA INDIGO

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

Body Talk 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 Body Talk 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. Body Talk 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. Body Talk will stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal itself on all levels of the body, mind and spirit.

ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING REV. RENÉE LEWIS, B. MSC, CCMT, CRMT, RT(R)(M)(MR) 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.

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Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.com

Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success.

Mike utilizes hypnosis, NLP, life coaching, and other traditional psychology methods to provide immediate, positive change within the 90% of the mind known as the subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information.

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NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

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.

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YOGA

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

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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 17.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

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

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

637 D 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.

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.

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The very ingredients of our bodies are made up from the food you consume, which comes from the earth. When we honor and respect our planet, we honor and respect ourselves. ~Cherie Roe Dirksen

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

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

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.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA SHALA 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com

Authentic and experientially sound yoga from a classical perspective and authorized through the Yogastha Sadhana method. Secret Lotus Yoga Shala teaches intelligently designed sequences, bringing the breath together with strenuous but level-appropriate asana and meditation—all based upon yoga scripture and theory. The studio was built on the firm, traditional foundation of classical yoga and is run by yogis that have devoted their lives to the practice. All classes are for all levels.

SHANTI YOGA

4025 N Kings Hwy 20-A Myrtle Beach 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

YOGA DIVITA

Parkway Plaza 2126 Hwy 9 E, Unit G-2 Longs 843-283-2827 YogaDiVita.com

Yo g a D i Vi t a i s a w a r m , welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace.

The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga: Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin and more. Classes held 7 days per week, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

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.

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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 7.

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