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e all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults. Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent. Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.

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

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Cancer touches everyone’s life. We all have family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors who have battled a form of cancer. It dramatically changes our perspective on life, health and existence when we face the prospect of death. We see life for the first time not as a right, but as a fragile gift. And we recognize our vital connections to one another when we call on our loved ones for help after hearing the test results. There is a an emotional process that we go through—like the grieving process of denial and disbelief, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance—when we get that terrible news while sitting in an exam room or office with a medical professional who has adopted a necessarily cold and disconnected demeanor. Perhaps you were one of the family members brought for support when someone you care about had an appointment to hear the news. Maybe you were a caregiver during a time of illness. If you were, I’m sure you wished you could have been better prepared, that you had known more, and that with every bit of your energy you wished you had had a magic wand to make everything better. We surrender too soon. We hear too many sad stories and advertisements for expensive and debilitating drugs and radical surgeries, and lives lost too soon, to notice the true and wonderful stories of those that not only beat cancer, but found a new healthy life afterward, with a new recognition of the miraculous gift of health and love. Listen carefully to those stories, and take away the knowledge that can give you the magic wand that can make everything better. The secret is no secret really. It involves putting your mind in the right frame, with visualizations and encouragement; clearing your body of absolutely all toxins, and flooding your body with every natural nutrient it needs to heal. It means keeping physically active, and challenging your body and mind to build and repair. This is in addition to, not in place of, medical care, which should be carefully chosen and never delayed. Natural Awakenings is a mission magazine, the mission being to promote healthy living and a healthy planet by bringing you the inspiration to live better, healthier and more simply. Defeating cancer in your life is one of those challenges we hope we can support, and this August issue feature, “Rethinking Cancer,” may provide you with ideas on what you might do to keep cancer from affecting your life. Cancer struck my family very hard since so many in my Carolina family unknowingly grew and smoked toxic tobacco. The news was always heard as a death sentence, until my father fought back and took advantage of the natural and alternative health options available right here on the Strand, in Conway and in Charleston. With three months of life left, chemotherapy ended, surgeries finished and medical options exhausted, my father researched natural health options and surprised his doctors by not only erasing a terminal cancer from his body, but enjoying a health renaissance in which in his ‘70s he said he felt better than when he was 30. And since then, I’ve heard from countless others that did the same. I want this information, this hope, and this inspiration to be in your hands. It’s the reason I am here for you now, with Natural Awakenings.

newsbriefs Yoga as Medicine at Inlet Yoga

different areas, beginning August 3, with a special two-hour Joint Freeing Workshop, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed each Saturday, from 1 to 2 p.m., with different focused classes. August 10, Yoga for Arthritis; August 17, Yoga for Emotional Well-Being; August 24, Yoga for Back Pain; August 31, Yoga for Menopause. "The two-hour workshop is $25 for non-members and $20 for members, and the individual topic classes can be attended for $50 non-members and $40 members, or $15 for an individual class—a small price to pay for an investment into one’s future heath and longevity.” Inlet Yoga is located at 637D Bellamy Avenue, Murrells Inlet. For more information, call 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaStudio.com.

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or many, yoga is considered a mind-body exercise regime that combines a series of stretches with controlled breathing techniques to achieve peacefulness of the body and mind, inspire relaxation and help manage stress. For others, yoga is much more than exercise or a way to relax. It’s therapy. According to a study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2005, patients given a sequence of yoga poses by yoga therapist Gary Kraftsow, improved more than patients given a self-care book or sent to an exercise class. These findings prompted the National Institutes of Health to begin a study examining how yoga can help those suffering from chronic back pain. Chronic back pain afflicts more than 100 million Americans at the cost of $600 billion dollars annually. “Pain is a motivator,” says Maribeth MacKenzie, owner of Inlet Yoga, in Murrells Inlet. “We’ve had several practitioners who had never taken a yoga class, come to our studio to help alleviate musculoskeletal issues, like back pain, hip, shoulder, knee and neck pain, because their doctors recommended yoga. Doctors are also recommending yoga to help someone recover from an injury.” A consistent daily yoga practice has helped those suffering from depression, addiction and weight-control issues, as well as temporary conditions like hot flashes, tension headaches and sinus pressure. Yoga prevents injuries because it works the muscles’ connective tissue in ways traditional exercise regimes cannot. Yoga improves your immune system, lowers blood pressure and fosters calmness and a sense of well-being that keeps practitioners literally “on the mat” for life. “With more and more people experiencing transformation through yoga, the word is getting out about how therapeutic yoga is,” says MacKenzie. “To respond to customer demand, we’re adding a special series of classes on Saturdays in August from 1 to 2 p.m. Each week will focus on

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for Quitting Smoking and Losing Weight

aximized Mind has incorporated a "stick-with-it guarantee" for all weight-loss and smoking-cessation clients. Once you have paid for your program, you can receive as many sessions as you need, according to your goals, for a full year without any extra cost. Maximized Mind also offers free telephone support coaching for all clients to ensure their success. Maximized Mind offers telephone sessions, one-on-one sessions, Skype sessions, email sessions and group sessions. It utilizes many different forms of psychology in order to reach anyone at the level he or she need to succeed. If you are determined to lose weight or quit smoking, Maximized Mind offers a free consultation to design a hypnosis plan with a guarantee to get you to your goal. For more information, call Mike Oglesby at 843-9576926 or visit MaximizedMind.com. See ad, page 10.

Children & Emotional & Learning Issues 1st Do No Harm to Kids:

orthy Cassidy, M.Ed., will be presenting her program “Emotional & Learning Issues AD(H)D, Bipolar, Depression, etc.: 1st Do No Harm to Kids: Life-Affirming Choices” on Friday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Conway Public Library, 801 Main Street, Conway. The two-part program presents information to educate parents making the difficult decisions about how best to support their children and their children’s emotional and educational development. Too often, pharmaceuticals become an automatic default for parents frustrated by their children’s behavior, when other factors, including diet, nutrition, exercise and counseling, might bring superior results and happier, more suc-

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newsbriefs cessful children. The program is free, with snacks provided. These presentations are given at Cassidy’s own expense and without compensation. Dr. Melody Iles, H.H.P., will be presenting the second hour of the seminar. Iles was educated through the University of Arizona, the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy, and the American Academy of Nutrition. Her degrees include a Ph.D. in natural health, H.H.P. (holistic health practitioner), a certification in clinical nutrition, as well as her degree as a clinical herbalist. She is board certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and has been an H.H.P. since 1997. Her focus is on disease prevention and the strengthening of body systems. Cassidy has served on the board of directors of Mental Health America-Horry County Chapter (formerly Mental Health Association) and is on the advisory board of the Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education and Living, and also serves on the board of directors of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry. Nationally, statewide and locally, she has been giving presentations and seminars on issues and choices for mental health, especially those involving children, with personal appearances as well as on radio and television. Over a 38-year period, she has primarily taught special education for all grade levels through adults, including incarcerated women. Cassidy retired from school teaching this July. For more information, call 843-272-3432 or email Dorothycas@frontier.com. See ad, next page.

Life in Balance Welcomes Gifu Art Xchange Offering an Exciting New Product Line

he Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center is delighted to announce that Gifu Art Xchange will be joining the Center’s family and offering its fabulous items in the gift shop. Gifu will feature a variety of marvelous crystals, minerals and gemstones, as well as beautiful handcrafted pouches to carry or wear them in. Also, many other items from Gifu’s fun and supportive line designed to illuminate and inspire will be available. And, naturally, the original art from artists Bill Strydesky and Sharon Willick will be featured. Gifu Art Xchange started in 2005 as a not-so-regular art gallery. Since that time, it has expanded the exciting visual experience of original art to include other items to uplift your spirit and enhance your environment. The Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center is located at 4347 Big Barn Drive, in the Big Barn Center, in Little River. For more information, contact Janet Hosmer, executive director of Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, at 843421-6717, Janet@LifeInBalanceCenter.org, or visit LifeinBalanceCenter.org. See ad, page 39.

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Bell Lifestyle Has New Vitality Products

s men age, there can be a gradual decrease in libido and overall sexual function. Contributing factors include stress, diet, hormonal changes and lack of exercise. Some components of the North American diet can deplete natural elements that contribute to good health. Bell Lifestyle Products offers a wide selection of natural health products available in more than 7,000 health food stores and pharmacies in North America. Bell Forza #79, a new formula for men, packed with herbs, amino acids and other ingredients, is now available. Forza has been formulated to support virility and strength, while simultaneously nourishing the endocrine system. Other benefits include support for healthy circulation, balance of natural hormonal processes, and increase in energy and stamina.* Bell Amora #80 is formulated specifically for the needs of most women in North America who live busy and stressful lives. A bad diet combined with all of the ups and downs of life can take a toll on relationships, physically and emotionally. Amora serves as a sexual support system for women. A combination of herbs, amino acids and minerals, Amora helps promote energy and health so that women can live up to their potential and become strong, healthy and vibrant. The easy-to-take capsules are designed to help stimulate desire and passion; support healthy circulation; balance natural hormonal processes; and increase sexual interest, libido and stamina. Bell Lifestyle Products has helped people improve the quality of their life since 1996.* For more information, visit BellLifestyleProducts.com. See ad, back page. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

BarkAID Comes to Pawleys Island

he first day of August will mark the start of the 3rd Annual 50-States BarkAID Tour to help homeless and abused animals. BarkAID’s mission is to raise funds and awareness for homeless animals, as well as educate people about what is happening with animals in their communities. Patrick Lomantini, owner of Lomantini the Salon, created BarkAID in 2010 when he searched for and found a way to marry his passion for hair, fashion and saving homeless animals. BarkAID raises funds and spreads awareness through all 50 states, embarking from Maine and arriving in South Carolina’s Pawleys Island August 14. What’s better than a great haircut by a master stylist, and for a great cause? Lomantini will be at Beautiful Salon & Spa, in Pawleys Island, August 14, cutting hair as a benefit for South Carolina Coastal Animal Rescue and Educational Sanctuary (SC-CARES). Cindy Hedrick, co-founder and director of SC-CARES, says: “We are excited to be participat-

ing in this really moving undertaking. Imagine the commitment Patrick is making to the animals, a 50-states nonstop road trip around the United States. It's people like him, BarkAid and Sandy Lawrence, at Beautiful Salon & Spa, that make the rescue work we do possible.” Lomantini will be at the salon from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. cutting hair for a minimum $20 donation, and visitors will be petting special friends from SC-CARES and eating Sweeties chocolate from Georgetown. One hundred percent of all money collected will go directly to SC-CARES. Call Beautiful Salon & Spa, located on Highway 17 and Martin Luther King Road, in Pawleys Island, at 843-237-2333 now to make an appointment and to participate in this unique event. SC-CARES is a no-kill, no-breed sanctuary for unwanted, abused and neglected animals, located in Georgetown. For more information, contact Skip Yeager or Cindy Hedrick at 843-546-7893 or visit SC-CARES.org, BeautifulSalonAndSpa.net or BarkAID.org.

Back Bend Perfection at Secret Lotus Yoga

eepening the back bend is a lifelong process, whether you are a natural back bender or whether it is a huge challenge. From the experience and practice of Lyndsay Bahn Trimble comes a workshop that has been years in the making. Trimble has worked hard to align her back bending with strength, flexibility, enthusiasm and a lot of push. With this as the basis of her back bending work, Trimble is pleased to share her work with students and teachers alike in this back bending workshop. Included in this discussion/ practice will be anatomy, physiology, subtle body, how to strengthen, how to create more length, and how to learn to push through the nervous and emotional systems of the body to extend the spine and create more fluidity in your backwards movements. Those of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are invited to attend. The workshop will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $25. For more information, contact Lindsay Bahn Trimble at Secret Lotus Yoga, 417 79th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, at 843333-2656 or visit SecretLotusYoga.com.

India! Oneness! Awakening!

usan Boles and JoAnna Adams, of Myrtle Beach Unity, recently answered their call to “awakening” with a visit to Oneness University in southern India. It was founded by Sri Amma Bhagavan, whose goal is to end humankind’s suffering. Boles and Adams participated in a special accelerated program that Oneness University created specifically for New Thought ministers, teachers and leaders. Boles, a licensed Unity teacher and intuitive counselor, writes: “India, a free-flowing panoply of bright colors, honking

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horns, cows and bright brown eyes, is a country that, for centuries, people from all over the world have visited as a place of awakening. ‘Awakening’ is defined as a state of consciousness in which the chattering mind is silent and life is observed from the Higher Self, rather than from the fearbased self.” The New Thought community has long been aware of the powerful shift that is occurring in human consciousness. According to Oneness University, this shift has manifested in more than one million people at this time, when last year the estimate was fewer than 70,000. The Oneness movement has played a key role in this shift. It is a phenomenon sweeping the globe. People travel to the University from six continents, from every major religion, as well as atheists. These thousands of people return to their communities, their spiritual paths and religions, to share Deeksha. The blessing of Deeksha opens consciousness to Oneness, which is feeling and knowing one’s connection to all life. On Sunday, August 4, 1:30 p.m., Boles will present highlights of her India experiences, as well as key Oneness teachings that have transformed her life and answer questions. Awakened Deeksha (Oneness Blessing) from one who is awakened will be offered. Oneness Presentation, 1:30 p.m. A love offering will be received. She will also be the Sunday speaker for the 11 a.m. service for Unity. Unity is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk. Dr., in Surfside Beach. For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 28.

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newsbriefs The Star Nations with Aurora, August 3

urora is a spiritual intuitive, channeler, animal communicatorand spiritual garden coach who has been channeling and reading for 25 years. Aurora channels archangels, the great mothers, Mary Magdalene and other light beings. As an intuitive reader, she works with your guides, past lives, health and relationships. On August 3, at 6 p.m., Aurora will lead a two-hour workshop during which she will channel the Star Groups from the Galactic Councils of Light and offer individual sessions afterward. Aurora will be leading the event at Yoga in Common, in the Myrtle Beach Market Common, 3062 DeVille Street. For more information or to book your session or workshop seat, call 843-385-6176 or visit YogaInCommon.com.

Haircuts and Skin Care for Wellness

estless Style Salon, at 2507 Forestbrook Road, Suite F, Myrtle Beach, is supporting the Wellness Council for South Carolina with a fundraiser in August. Book a haircut appointment with Cris, or a skin-care service with Pearl, and $5 will be donated to the Wellness Council’s education projects in the local area. An additional $5 will be donated for every person who purchases Shakeology nutrition and weight-loss drink. Identify yourself as a Wellness Council supporter and that you are a part of the fundraiser to make it count. The Wellness Council for South Carolina is a nonprofit organization that is working to improve the health of South Carolina residents and the environment by increasing education and the active participation of its citizens and organizations. To get your haircut or skin-care service for your donation, call 843-839-9744 to make an appointment.

200-Hour Fall Teacher Training at Inlet Yoga

eginning September 6, Inlet Yoga begins the Fall Teacher Training, ideal for experienced students that would like to deepen their yoga practice and for aspiring teachers. While many teacher trainings focus on one specific style of yoga, Inlet Yoga will offer a variety of styles, including ashtanga, hatha, Vinyasa and therapeutic yoga. The program will cover the core principles of yoga practice and philosophy, including personal practice and class design, asana (movement and postures), pranayama (breath work), meditation, anatomy and physiology of yoga, yoga philoso-

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phy (yoga sutras), and teaching methodology and practice. Students that complete the 200-hour training will receive a certificate that they can use to register with Yoga Alliance at the RYT-200 level. Classes will run over eight three-day weekends in four months, and in addition, will require practice hours. Friday classes are from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday classes 1 to 9 p.m. and Sunday classes noon to 8 p.m. Tuition is $2,400 if paid in full before the start of class, or $2,800 if paid in four equal payments after the application fee is paid. All classes are at Inlet Yoga, 637D Bellamy Avenue, Murrells Inlet. For more information, contact Maribeth MacKenzie at 843-655-6272 or visit InletYogaStudio.com.

Mountain Yoga Retreat with Shanti Yoga

his fall, be on the lookout for info about Shanti’s very first Vinyasa Yoga Mountain Retreat, an all-inclusive luxury retreat, with spa options and expert yoga instruction. For more information, contact Dawn Yager at Shanti Yoga, in Myrtle Beach, at 843-467-5444 or visit ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 23.

The 2nd Annual Unity Vision Golf Classic at Heathlands, at Legends Golf Resort

aturday, September 28, at Heathlands, at Legends Golf Resort, in Myrtle Beach, Unity presents its Unity Vision Golf Classic benefit for Hope House of Myrtle Beach, a nonprofit organization supporting homeless high school students seeking their diplomas. Unity’s vision is to reach out in the spirit of caring, using education to improve

the quality of life for young people. The golf event costs $85 per player, and includes a golf cart, 18 holes, captain’s choice, contests for hole-in-one, closest to the pin, putting, and prizes for the longest drive for men and women, and best team name. There will be goodie bags and an after-party tournament banquet. Guests for the banquet can pay $25 to attend. Sign in is at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. For more information and to register, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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Never Too Old to Quit

ven smokers 60 and over can live longer if they quit, according to a 2012 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Three experts from the German Cancer Research Center, in Heidelberg, analyzed 17 studies from the United States, Australia, China, England, France, Japan and Spain that followed groups of between 863 and 877,243 people for periods ranging from three to 50 years. Findings showed that the longer a person had been classified as a former, rather than current, smoker, the more their risk of premature death decreased. The researchers also observed that current smokers showed the highest absolute mortality rates in all the studies. Dr. Tai Hing Lam, of the University of Hong Kong, observes that for people in their 60s, quitting was linked to a 21 percent decrease in the risk of premature death. The risk was reduced by 27 percent for those in their 70s and by 24 percent for individuals in their 80s. Lam added that the World Health Organization’s statistic that one out of every two smokers will die from their habit should be printed on all cigarette packages, “…so that all smokers know they are betting their lives on the toss of a coin.”

Glories of Growing Up Grateful

ratitude gifts teens with better mental health, according to researchers at California State University. Thankful teens are more apt to be happy and less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol or have behavior problems at school than their less grateful peers. The researchers asked 700 students, ages 10 to 14, to complete questionnaires initially, and again four years later. Teens that reported practicing the most gratitude at the end of the study enjoyed a 15 percent greater sense of meaning in life, became 15 percent more satisfied with their life overall (at home, at school and with their neighborhood, friends and themselves) and grew 17 percent more happy and hopeful about their lives, plus experienced 13 and 15 percent drops in negative emotions and depressive symptoms, respectively. “These findings suggest that gratitude may be strongly linked with life skills such as cooperation, purpose, creativity and persistence,” making it “a vital resource that parents, teachers and others that work with young people should help youth build up as they grow up,” says lead author Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., a psychology professor at California State University-Dominguez Hills. “More gratitude may be precisely what our society needs to raise a generation that is ready to make a difference in the world.” Source: American Psychological Association’s 120th annual convention

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Bounce House Boo-Boos

staple at amusement parks, fast-food restaurants and kids’ backyard parties, inflatable bounce houses look and sound like a lot of fun—yet can cause problems. “I was surprised by the number of injuries, especially by the rapid increase,” says Dr. Gary A. Smith, lead author of a recent study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy that he founded at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. From fewer than 1,000 injuries sending kids 17 and under to emergency rooms in 1995, the number skyrocketed to nearly 11,000 in 2010. Most injuries result from falls or collisions within the bounce houses or from falling out of them; only 3 percent required a hospital stay. Bounce house injuries are similar to those associated with trampolines, and more than a third of the study injuries involved children 5 and younger. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends against letting children younger than 6 use fullsize trampolines, and Smith says barring that age group from even smaller, home-use bounce houses makes sense. In addition, the commission recommends limiting use to fewer bouncers at a time and not allowing younger children to participate at the same time as older kids.

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Another Plus for Natural Birth

team of researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut, has found that vaginal birth triggers the expression of a protein, UCP2 (mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2), in the brains of newborns that improves brain development and function in adulthood. It influences neurons and circuits in the hippocampus, the area responsible for memory. The protein is also involved in the cellular metabolism of fat, a key component of breast milk, suggesting that induction of UCP2 by natural birth may aid the transition to breastfeeding. The researchers also found that this protein expression is impaired in the brains of babies delivered by Caesarean section. These results suggest, “The increasing prevalence of C-sections, driven by convenience rather than medical necessity, may have a previously unsuspected lasting effect on brain development and function in humans,” observes Tamas Horvath, chair of Yale’s Department of Comparative Medicine.

Colorful Plates for Picky Eaters

arents trying to entice fussy eaters to sample more nutritionally diverse diets have a surprising strategy at hand: color. A study at Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, has shown that colorful fare—specifically, food plates with seven different items and six colors—appear to be particularly favored by children. In contrast, adults tend to prefer fewer colors on one plate—only three items and three hues. Source: Acta Paediatrica

Blogging Away Teen Troubles

dolescent angst, formerly vented in private “Dear diary” entries, is now shared with others in blogs—with positive effect. According to a recent study published in the journal Psychological Services, interactively engaging with an online community is an effective way for teens to relieve social distress. Researchers recruited 161 teenagers that exhibited some level of social anxiety or stress and asked them to blog, with one group opening their posts to comments. Bloggers that wrote about their problems and allowed readers to respond reported the greatest improvement in mood. The comments on blogs were overwhelmingly positive, offering constructive support.

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Umbilical Cord Bingo

he Manchester Guardian reports that childbirth experts in the United Kingdom are urging the National Health Service (NHS) to reverse its policy on early clamping and cutting of a newborn’s umbilical cord. A recent Swedish study of 400 full-term infants from low-risk pregnancies published in the British Medical Journal found that delayed cord-clamping at birth resulted in infants being 5 percent less likely of being anemic two days later or iron deficient four months later. The latter problem has been associated with impaired brain development. The practice of separating infants from the placenta within 10 seconds of delivery has been commonplace since the 1960s, as supported by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which advises the NHS. However, several doctors, medical organizations and the nonprofit National Childbirth Trust (NCT), plus the World Health Organization, disagree; they advocate leaving the placenta untouched for at least 30 seconds up to whenever it stops pulsating naturally (usually between two to five minutes). Exceptions would be if the baby’s or mother’s health necessitates medical intervention. “At birth, about a third of the baby’s blood is still in his or her cord and placenta,” explains Belinda Phipps, NCT chief executive. Unfortunately, “It is still accepted practice to deprive the baby of this blood.”

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Toddlers Want to Help Out

new study conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, in Leipzig, Germany, suggests that young children are intrinsically motivated to see others helped. The researchers observed three groups of 2-year-olds that all saw an adult dropping a small item and struggling to pick it up. One group was allowed to intervene and help the adult. Another group was held back from helping by their parents. The third group watched the adult receive help from another adult. The researchers found that children’s feelings of sympathy (measured by dilated pupil size, which corresponds to increased feelings of concern) were twice as high when they were unable to help the adult and no help was provided, compared to the same indicator when they were able to provide assistance. Ten of the 12 children that were allowed to help did so. The toddlers’ concerns likewise decreased when they watched someone else help the adult. The study’s authors concluded that young children’s helping behavior does not require that they perform the behavior themselves and receive “credit” for it, but requires only that the other person is helped. Thus, from an early age, humans seem to have genuine concern for the welfare of others.

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Shifting Priorities

A Dose of Awe Can Make a Teen More Caring A meta-analysis published in the Personality and Social Psychology Review suggests that experiencing awe helps young people focus less on themselves and more on the world around them. Exposure to natural wonders and accounts of great human accomplishments can do the trick. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a helpful strategy, given that narcissism is on the rise and college students have become dramatically less empathetic over the years, particularly since 2000. Sixty-four percent of respondents ages 18 to 25 surveyed thought getting rich is their most important goal, while only 30 percent believed that helping others in need is important. Awe humbles us in the presence of something greater than ourselves. Experiencing it during adolescence, a period crucial in the formation of self-identity, could help coax teens out of their, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the center of the world,â&#x20AC;? funk and put them on a path to a life lived in compassionate connection with others. Source: SagePub.com

High-Tech Teachers Students Use Smartphones to Study

Highlighting the potential for digital learning, a new survey by the Verizon Foundation has found that a third of middle school students are already using mobile apps on smartphones to do schoolwork and collaborate with peers on projects. Beyond accessing information via the Internet, students often turn to free apps to play games that help them master math concepts, virtually dissect an animal or analyze clouds and concepts of condensation and more. The Verizon Foundation offers training to educators on integrating mobile technology into lesson plans by partnering with the nonprofit Technology Student Association and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Together, they are sponsoring the Innovative App Challenge, in which hundreds of middle and high school student teams are conceptualizing mobile apps that incorporate science/technology/engineering/ mathematics (STEM) activities to solve a problem in their school or community. Ten teams won personal smartphones and $10,000 grants for their schools, plus assistance in creating their apps and bringing them to the public earlier this year. Verizon expects to launch a new edition of the program this fall. Source: The Christian Science Monitor at CSMonitor.com

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Blighted Icon Chestnut Tree Comeback on the Horizon

The American chestnut tree once dominated the American landscape from Georgia to Maine, providing the raw materials that fueled our young nation’s westward expansion and inspiring writings by Longfellow and Thoreau. But by the 1950s, the trees, stricken by blight, were all but extinct. Now, after 30 years of breeding and crossbreeding, The American Chestnut Foundation believes it has developed a potentially blight-resistant tree, dubbed the Restoration Chestnut 1.0. The group has adopted a master plan for planting millions of trees in the 19 states of the chestnut’s original range. This year, volunteers in state chapters are establishing seed orchards that will produce regionally adapted nuts for transplanting into the wild.

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GM-Oh-Oh

GMOs Threaten Wheat Exports America lags behind the world in limiting, banning or even labeling genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops, and now Japan has suspended some imports from the United States because of the discovery of unapproved GM wheat in Oregon. The European Union is weighing similar action. Serious economic implications stem from the fact that many countries will not accept imports of genetically modified foods, and the U.S. exports about half of its annual wheat crop. The Washington Post reports the presence of GMO wheat on an 80-acre field in Oregon as a mystery. Monsanto tested a similar strain in Oregon between 1994 and 2005, but the product was never approved for commercial use. The strain was identified in the state when a farmer tried clearing a field using Monsanto’s herbicide and discovered that the wheat could not be killed. Blake Rowe, CEO of the Oregon Wheat Commission, says that reductions in Northwest wheat sales would affect farmers in Idaho and Washington as well as Oregon, because the wheat is blended together. Oregon sold $492 million of wheat in 2011; 90 percent of it went overseas.

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Pricey Bottled Water May Come from a Tap Peter Gleick, the author of Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water, found that most companies are cagey about revealing the source of their water. “There’s no legal requirement that they say on their label where the water comes from, and they don’t like to advertise that fact,” says Gleick. As a result, most Americans don’t know much about the origins of what we spend $11 billion a year on. In order to be called “spring water”, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a product has to be either “collected at the point where water flows naturally to the Earth’s surface or from a borehole that taps into the underground source.” Other terms aren’t regulated. Gleick found that about 55 percent of bottled waters are spring water. The other 45 percent is mostly treated tap water, including Aquafina (Pepsi) and Dasani (Coke). Source: Mother Jones

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Monsanto Weed Killer Contaminates Food A peer-reviewed Massachusetts Institute of Technology report published in the scientific journal Entropy points to evidence that residues of glyphosate, the chief ingredient in Roundup weed killer, manufactured by Monsanto and sprayed over millions of acres of crops, has been found in food. The residues enhance the damaging effects of other food-borne chemicals and toxins in the environment known to disrupt normal body functions and induce disease, including Parkinson’s, infertility and cancers. Reuters reports that environmentalists, consumer groups and plant scientists from several countries have warned that heavy use of glyphosate is harming plants, people and animals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a standard registration review of glyphosate to determine by 2015 if its use should be limited. Yet Monsanto continues to claim that glyphosate is safe and less damaging than other commonly used herbicides.

Solar Powered

Capturing Energy from Asphalt Roads Asphalt roads throughout the country are well known for soaking up the sun’s rays. Now, new piping technology from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, is offering a way to trap heat and use it elsewhere, potentially transforming blacktopped streets into giant solar energy collectors. It works by using the sun-warmed asphalt to heat water pumped through tubes embedded a few inches below the road surface. This can help to cool asphalt by utilizing some of the heat that would have remained in the material to heat the circulating water to produce electricity. Researchers are testing different pipe materials and conductive aggregates to add to the asphalt to improve heat absorption. Costs relative to potential returns have yet to be quantified. Source: ForumForTheFuture.org

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The perilous decline of domestic honeybees due to the widespread occurrence of colony collapse disorder continues to make news, but wild bees and other insects are often overlooked, even though they are twice as effective in producing seeds and fruit on crops, according to a study of 41 crops in 600 fields worldwide by Argentina’s research network, CONICET. For the first time, scientists have a handle on the huge contribution of wild insects, showing that honeybees cannot replace the wild insects lost as their habitat is increasingly destroyed. Study leader Lucas Garibaldi, of Argentina’s National University, in Río Negro, says that relying on honeybees is a highly risky strategy, because disease can sweep through a single species and it may not adapt to environmental changes as well as wild pollinators. Also, trucking in managed honeybee hives does not replace native pollinators, which visit more plants, resulting in more effective cross-pollination; honeybees tend to carry pollen from one flower to another on the same plant.

The Gift from NASA –

Ionization Systems for Pools, an Alternative to

Toxic Chlorine

by Jackie Boyce

he eye irritation, dry skin, damaged hair and lingering chlorine smell were inconveniences we simply believed we had to put up with—a necessary trade-off for the countless hours of fun spent swimming and playing in chlorinated pools as children or the pleasure and benefits we received while relaxing or exercising in them as adults. That was before we realized how harmful the effects could be, or that a safe alternative was available. Michael Plews, a professor of genetics at the University of Missouri, points out, “When the chemicals used to disinfect the pool mix with organic matter [sweat, hair, urine] or nitrogenrich substances commonly found in consumer products [like cosmetics and suntan lotions], it can create a more toxic agent.” These toxins have been shown to be precursors to asthma, hay fever and other respiratory problems, especially during windows of sensitivity in babies, young children and

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adolescents. Chlorine is also known to be carcinogenic. Furthermore, indoor chlorinated pools can emit toxic gases, which can be dangerous and lead to respiratory problems. Thanks to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), there is a safe alternative to chlorine. NASA developed a nontoxic ionization system, using rods of copper and silver, as a way to purify water in space stations. Water could be made safe to drink without the addition of chemicals, and using little precious energy. “Ionization occurs when the water in your pool filter system flows over the copper and silver rods with a low electric charge,” explains Anita Minervino, owner of Coastal Pure. “This adds copper and silver ions to the water molecule. Copper and silver prevent algae growth and kill bacteria without chemicals.” Studies have shown that copper and silver can be effective against some pathogens that are even resilient to high levels of

chlorine; and, unlike chlorine, the effectiveness is not reduced by sunlight, time or active splashing swimmers. As a property owners’ association (POA) director at Ricefields Plantation, in Pawleys Island, Bob Hesterfer was delighted when he discovered the ionization system as an alternative to chlorine. “With 200 children using our swimming pool, we have to be sensitive to the kids. Chlorine is a known carcinogenic and a possible precursor to asthma in kids. We always thought it was a necessary evil.” Hesterfer adds: “We’re always trying to contain our costs. When DHEC [the Department of Health and Environmental Control] came out with new regulations for swimming pools, we started looking around. I was in the doctor’s office and saw an ad for Anita Minervino’s Coastal Pure company with the ionization system.” After checking into the salt systems and ultraviolet light systems, it was what made sense to Hesterfer. He points out:

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“We’ve already paid for the upfront costs in two seasons. The chemicals are so expensive. Our chlorine costs now are maybe a quarter of the cost of everyone else’s.” People often assume that the ionization system will be more expensive, but costs are usually cut by 50 to 80 percent in the long run. A low level of chlorine is still required to be DHEC compliant, but it can be greatly reduced with this system. The ionic systems are not only approved for commercial public pools, but for smaller residential ones as well. According to Hesterfer, “It’s so simple, it’s scary. All you have to do is put in 6-inch copper and silver rods. There is no need to add chemicals all the time. The only thing you have to do is balance the Ph. Anita does a great job. She comes and trains people.” In praise of the system, he says: “I don’t know why more people don’t use it. People love it. No chlorine smell and burning eyes. The pool is sparkling all the time. For me as a POA person, it’s about providing the best environment. It isn’t even about the cost. It’s the intangible. You have to be sensitive to the kids and even to the older people who have a hard time breathing the chlorine.” Hesterfer happily concludes: “It’s a home run. It just doesn’t make sense not to do it.” Larry Horinbein, owner of Southlantic Water Systems, knows the health studies on the hazards of toxic chlorine. His company installs the ionization system for pools and spas as well, but he also dechlorinates showers and baths and installs drinking water purification systems. He says the problem is one of education. “Most people aren’t aware of pool ionic purification systems because the pool companies don’t like it; it takes away a lot of their chemical sales,” which is where a lot of the money is made. He says, “We sell and recommend them as the best alternative to all the chemicals,” and adds, “If I had a swimming pool, it’s what I would use.” He also comments on the water-quality improvement with ionization: “No more bleached hair, blurred eyes, dry skin, and no more long-term effects of the Good Lord knows what.” For more information on chlorine-free pool water purification, contact Anita Minervino, owner of Coastal Pure, at 843-251-7564. See ad, page 33. For more information on pool, shower and drinking water purification, contact Larry Horinbein, owner of Southlantic Water Systems, at 843-6269856. See ad, page 10.

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RETHINKING

CANCER A Brave New World of Effective Natural Therapies by Linda Sechrist

usan Silberstein takes her message for preventing cancer and recurrences to medical and nursing schools, continuing oncology nursing education programs and universities from her BeatCancer.org head-

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quarters in Richboro, Pennsylvania. The nonprofit organization provides research-based education and counseling on how to prevent, cope with and beat cancer through immune-boosting holistic approaches. Since 1977, it has helped nearly 30,000 cancer patients and more than 50,000 prevention seekers. “Early detection is better than late detection, but it’s not prevention,” says Silberstein, who taught the psychology of health and disease at Pennsylvania’s Immaculata University. “We focus on building up patients—minimizing treatment side effects, enhancing immune system function, improving nutritional status and addressing the reasons for sickness in the first place.” “Conventional medicine never addresses the cause, which is a process that needs to be understood so the individual can turn it off,” elaborates Massachusetts Institute of Technology-trained scientist Raymond Francis, author of Never Fear Cancer Again: How to Prevent and

Reverse Cancer. Based on his experience beating cancer and research into cellular biochemistry and molecular biology, he concluded that the disease is a biological process that affects the entire body, not something that can be cut out, killed or poisoned. “Central to healing and prevention is the elimination of things that fuel the growth of cancer cells, such as sugar, toxins, heavy metals, nutrient-deficient processed foods and an acidic environment in the body,” observes Francis. “Regular exercise, a daily, high-quality multivitamin and detoxification are equally crucial to restoring the body’s biological terrain.” Doctor of Naturopathy Judy Seeger, founder of CancerCleanseCamp.com and host of CancerAnswers.TV and Cancer Winner Radio, recommends both a regular detoxification regimen and ongoing healthy nutritional plan to help maintain a healing alkaline environment. While this helps cleanse the body of environmental toxins, the toxic emotions and stress that produce acid, weaken the immune system and create an environment for cancer to propagate, must also be dealt with. Experts generally agree on a range of basic, commonsense preventive measures that include a low-fat, plant-based diet; aerobic, flexibility and strength exercises; healthy sleep habits; and other stress-reducing activities. “These are basic ingredients for maintaining sound health, and can be crucial toward improving the health of an individual with cancer,” says Dr. Keith Block, the “father of integrative oncology,” and author of Life Over Cancer. He founded The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment, in Skokie, Illinois, that customizes care plans based on each person’s medical, biochemical, physical, nutritional and psychosocial needs.

Nourish Biochemistry

Thousands of cancer patients have outlived their “medical expiration date” by using alternative nontoxic treatments and approaches, many of which are documented in Outsmart Your Cancer, by Tanya Harter Pierce. Lou Dina, a cancer survivor who

“When it comes to one’s lifetime risk of cancer, healthy diet and lifestyle choices can make all the difference.” ~ Susan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder and president of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education

like Francis, underwent a journey of intensive research, became a patient advocate and authored Cancer: A Rational Approach to Long-Term Recovery. Dina speaks at conventions hosted by the Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy (FACT), founded in 1971 by Ruth Sackman. He also appears with other survivors in the FACT documentary based on Sackman’s book, Rethinking Cancer: NonTraditional Approaches to the Theories, Treatments and Prevention of Cancer. From decades of findings by international clinicians, FACT educates practitioners and patients to view chronic degenerative diseases as systematic malfunctions caused by breakdowns in the balance of body chemistry that are subject to biorepair. However manifested, they are viewed as correctable and controllable via an individualized program

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that includes a balanced diet of whole, unprocessed, organic foods—spurred by Gerson therapy that floods the body with organically grown nutrients— supplementation and detoxification. Other key measures involve body temperature therapy, cellular and stem cell therapies and the use of botanicals. “Nutrients in food directly impact the mechanisms by which cancer cells grow and spread,” explains Block. “They also indirectly impact cancer by changing the surrounding biochemical conditions that either promote or inhibit the progression of malignant disease. This is why targeting only tumors is not enough to quash cancer. Conventional cancer therapies almost inevitably leave behind at least a small number of malignant cells. Your internal biochemical terrain plays an integral role in determining whether a tumor will regain a foothold after

treatment, metastasize to distant sites or stay where it is without posing a threat.” Block notes that a healthy biochemistry can help prevent unpleasant and possibly life-threatening, complications. An anti-cancer biochemical terrain will even boost a patient’s overall quality of life. At the Block Center, detailed assessments identify disruptions in six defining features of patients’ biochemical terrain—oxidation, inflammation, immunity, blood coagulation, glycemia and stress chemistry. Cancer thrives on terrain disruptions, which also can impair treatment.

Focus on High-Impact Foods

Kathy Bero, founder of NuGenesis Inc., in Stone Bank, Wisconsin, asks, “How many other lives could be saved if doctors prescribed a diet primarily focused on plant-based, angiogenic-inhibiting foods for all cancer patients?” Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels. Cancer turns the body against itself by hijacking the angiogenesis process and keeping it

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permanently activated, ensuring that cancerous cells receive a dedicated, uninterrupted blood supply. “To effectively prevent cancer, inflammation and angiogenesis need to be controlled before a tumor can get a foothold,” advises Bero. Bero has personally beaten back two unrelated aggressive forms of cancer and credits the angiogenicinhibiting foods in clinical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. Examples include green tea, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, cinnamon, kale, grape seed oil and pomegranate. “These foods also played a significant role in strengthening my immune system and restoring my overall health, which was radically affected by many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation,” remarks Bero.

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Patrick Quillin, Ph.D., a former vice president of nutrition for a national network of cancer hospitals and author of The Wisdom and Healing Power of Whole Foods and Beating Cancer with Nutrition, recommends a triple threat. “Cancer requires a threefold treatment approach to create a synergistic response. Teaming up to reduce the tumor burden without harming the patient, re-regulate the cancer to normal healthy tissue and nourish the patient’s recuperative powers is far better than any one approach,” says Quillin. He maintains that restrained medical interventions, appropriate nutrition and naturopathic approaches can bolster nonspecific natural defense mechanisms to reverse the underlying cause of the disease. “Nutrition and traditional oncology treatments are synergistic, not antagonistic, as many oncologists believe,” advises Quillin. Glenn Sabin, founder of FON Therapeutics, similarly suggests that multi-interventional, outcome-based studies, akin to Dr. Dean Ornish’s approach to prostate cancer, could greatly benefit conventional oncology. Sabin recounts his Harvard Medical School-documented remission of 20

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“I talk to people who do all the right things to improve their biochemistry, but without an emotional detox and spiritual connection to something larger than themselves, their healing process tends to stall.” ~ Doctor of Naturopathy Judy Seeger advanced leukemia in his upcoming book, N-of-1: How One Man’s Triumph Over Terminal Cancer is Changing the Medical Establishment. Sabin turned to therapeutic nutrition, neutraceuticals, stress reduction and exercise to become a 22-year cancer “thriver” without the aid of conventional therapies. He also emphasizes the importance of the psychological and psychosocial aspects of healing with the cancer patients he coaches. “If you don’t have your head in the game, it’s hard to make anything else work for you,” counsels Sabin.

Understand the Connection

Silberstein and other leading physicians, including Dr. Tien-Sheng Hsu, a Chinese psychiatrist and author of the Secret to Healing Cancer; Dr. Jingduan Yang, a board-certified psychiatrist and founder and medical director of the Tao Institute of Mind & Body Medicine; and Seeger, believe that the mind and spirit play a significant role in healing. “Cancer begins in the spirit and ends up in the body, which is why I recommend that anyone positively diagnosed read the Cancer Report,” remarks Silberstein. Cancer Report, co-written by John R. Voell and Cynthia A. Chatfield, discusses psychoneuroimmunology and the powerful role that the mind, emotions and spirit play in contributing to or resisting disease and healing even the most terminal of cancers (Tinyurl. com/VoellCancerReport).

Yang and Hsu, who also use acupuncture protocols, believe illness is a reflection of inner problems that disrupt the body’s naturally powerful immune system. “Cancer is a symptom delivering a message: You need to take better care of yourself—emotionally, chemically, physically and spiritually,” says Yang. As a faculty member of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Yang sees firsthand how few patients understand that the trauma of a diagnosis and treatment can reactivate past traumas, unresolved issues, blockages and repressed emotions. Both he and Hsu offer mind/body/spirit interventions to help patients cope better. “I talk to people who do all the right things to improve their biochemistry, but without an emotional detox and spiritual connection to something larger than themselves, their healing process tends to stall,” Seeger observes. Her online talk shows feature long-term cancer survivors like Dr. Carl Helvie, author of You Can Beat Lung Cancer Using Alternative/Integrative Interventions. “It all comes down to the microcosm of the cell. If we give our 73 trillion cells everything they need, the macrocosm of the body will function properly,” says Francis. The authors of Cancer Killers, Dr. Charles Majors, Dr. Ben Lerner and Sayer Ji, agree. Up till now, they attest that the war on cancer has been almost exclusively an assault on the disease, rather than an enlightened preventive campaign that clearly identifies and counters how cancer develops. “The battle can only be won by instructing people in how to boost their body’s immune responses to kill cancer cells before they face a fullblown diagnosis and showing them how to aggressively address the hostile exterior agents that turn healthy cells cancerous.” The best winning strategy is to naturally nurture a body—structurally, chemically, energetically, emotionally and spiritually—so that the inner terrain naturally kills cancer cells and stops them from growing. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

The Natural Healing Center of Myrtle Beach

by Jackie Boyce

t the Natural Healing Center of Myrtle Beach (NHC), patients with serious health challenges from cancer to diabetes, multiple sclerosis and even obesity come to experience a holistic healing program that can lead them back to health and set them on a path to implementing healthy lifestyle changes. For some, their conditions are life threatening and are wake-up calls to the need for serious lifestyle changes, while for others, it’s a desire to detox and learn healthier habits. At the NHC, patients are educated about healthy living and receive treatment all under one roof—everything from nutrition to detoxification to holistic therapies. They come in like day campers for one to three weeks, spending six to 10 hours a day in the NHC program. Patients have come from as far away as Colorado and Chicago, having discovered it via the Internet, or locally from the Alternative Health Clinic (AHC), located at the same address. The AHC is a holistic clinic for chiropractic and acupuncture, started by Dr. Jin Li Dong, who was an OB/GYN in China for many years before moving to the United States and becoming a licensed acupuncturist and chiropractor. Dong, also founder and owner

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of the NHC program, realized that the true pathway to healthy living is through healthy diet, nutrition and natural healing techniques. Her AHC already offers these healing modalities; what is unique with this new program is how they are put together in a complete package to help people with serious health issues. “Through personal experience, I recognized the most powerful healing starts with lifestyle, which includes eating right, taking the right nutrition, building up the immune system, detoxification and exercise,” Dong explains. “We at the NHC are here to guide you to make lifestyle changes to battle the disease which is threatening your state of well-being.” On the NHC website and Facebook page, the following is stated regarding the program’s role,

“We are your health partner, coach and friend to help you lead a better, healthier lifestyle.” Dr. Brian Brown, a chiropractor and coach that helps direct the program, describes it as an “immuneboosting detox program to help [patients] fight their condition.” He makes the point: “With alternative programs, people often look at alternative health therapies as a last resort, when it should be a first resort. People get into a vicious cycle with pills and treatments that should be a last resort.” He adds: “You can make a permanent change with diet and lifestyle change. That’s something that can be done to prevent the progression of disease.” Patients start off their day at the NHC with Budwig’s for breakfast while participating in resonant therapy, where specific frequencies are used to target diseased cells in the body. Budwig’s, a combination of flaxseed oil (an electron-rich unsaturated fat) and organic cottage cheese, was discovered by German cancer researcher,

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biochemist and physicist Dr. Johanna Budwig to help fight and even prevent cancer. Then the patients proceed to their other therapies—coffee enemas, the hyperbaric tank (with 24 percent oxygen in a pressurized tank), the photon genius (a full-spectrum infrared sauna), acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, and exercise with Brown. Given that this is a holistic program, patients even have a counselor, Marta Rotello, to help with emotional support with their disease and healing process. In between all the therapies, they are given freshly juiced green drinks and carrot juice to give their bodies a high concentration of live enzymes, vitamins and minerals, as well as a way to flush out toxins. And during their day, they sit down to an organic vegetarian lunch and dinner based on a modified Gerson diet (developed by Dr. Max Gerson), using low heat and slow cooking to preserve the nutrients as well as raw foods. Gerson discovered in the early 1900s that tuberculosis and even cancer could be cured with this diet, combined with frequent coffee enemas that reached the liver. The program’s diet also uses genotyping, developed by Dr. Peter D’Adamo in 2007, which determines which foods are to be avoided by an individual and which are to be considered “super foods” based on the individual’s genetic history and physical structure. Dee, a client from Chicago, spent many sleepless nights trying to figure out what to do when her cancer returned. “I was pleasantly surprised and relieved when I found out about the Natural Healing Center,” states Dee, a recent “graduate” of the program, who attended for three weeks. “I was relieved that I could find [all the therapies] in one place.” Diagnosed in 2006 with melanoma, Dee had surgery and was told

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"I would recommend this place to young and old. It’s the way we are supposed to heal." she was fine. She points out that the standard care was offered, and nothing alternative was suggested. In August 2012, she was diagnosed with melanoma with metastasis to her lungs. She was also dealing with goiter and other thyroid problems. She immediately sought out alternative care and adopted a raw food diet, which included green drinks. Her doctors were amazed at how little the tumors were growing while on this diet. Then after eight months, she decided to do standard care. “The opposite happened,” says Dee. ”My tumors doubled in size and spread to other places. Standard care weakened my immune system so much, it made my tumors grow.” In her first week at the NHC, Dee had an 80 percent improvement, according to her blood cell analysis. “I had a very big goiter, and now it is gone. I couldn’t have accomplished this in the last six years going to five doctors; I accomplished it in three weeks here.” As for fighting her way back with cancer, she says: “It’s a life-

time commitment. It’s a long journey. It’s not a magic pill.” She looks at the lifestyle change to a healthy, cancerfree life as a lifelong journey. She points out, “We don’t have a chemo deficiency when we have cancer. We are missing what nature has given us. We have to be aware; we have to be a warrior.” She was overflowing with praise for the NHC: “I would recommend this place to young and old. It’s the way we are supposed to heal. I would recommend this to everyone I know, and even people who aren’t sick. I felt relieved when I came here. It is really a blessing. Every state should have one.” And she adds: “Everybody who works here really cares. They view their time here as their calling and not just a job.” For more information, contact Dr. Brian Brown, of the Natural Healing Center, 4810 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, at 843-839-9996 and visit NaturalHealingCenterMB.com. See ad, page 19.

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Our Own Ode of Joy Singing Heals Our Soul, Sets Us Free by Jan Kortie

efore singing was part of any human culture, it was part of nature. Nature never tries hard; it just is. It grows and blossoms and flows. So does heartfelt singing—as a joyful expression of soul, of one’s essential being. It is giving and sharing. Most of all, it is alive. Singing like this doesn’t ask for effort. But it does ask for courage. In expressing our longings, hopes and love, we may encounter fear, shame or sorrow. That’s part of the beauty and surprising simplicity of liberating ourselves through song, which can be equally cheerful, lighthearted and humorous, or insightfully confronting the challenging issues in our lives. Some people make every effort to sing eloquently, but the joy of singing is just as fully accessible for those that can’t master the technical qualifications or even carry a tune. All we really need to do to achieve personal satisfaction is to sing what’s inside us, enabling who we are to emerge. That’s why singing is healing; it helps make us whole. Giving emotional space to ourselves in song allows us to be heard in a special way; no two voices are alike because each is exactly suited to the individual. Our innate tendency to

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sing, like other forms of music, connects us with others and reminds us of ways in which we are attuned to one another. More natural than talking, the vibration of a singing voice is the most magical, direct way to connect our internal and external worlds. It’s comforting to note that we can only sing off-key if we compare our voice to another’s. No child ever decides by himself that he can’t sing. A child spontaneously sings, dances and draws without preconception until an authority figure steps in with a discordant opinion. Singing is a natural phenomenon as intuitive as breathing. It’s our right to sing freely, and so share our hearts and music with the world. As a soaring expression of love, it contributes greatly to the well-being of individuals, communities and society. Jan Kortie first introduced the idea of voice-liberation in the Netherlands 30 years ago, developing a joyful approach to personal and professional singing that extends beyond traditional methods and techniques. His book, Your Soul Wants to Sing, available in Dutch, is the primer for his Academy of Voice Liberation, where he serves as director.

August 2013

Bodywork for Health and Healing by Scott Fullex

odywork is a general term for the manipulation of soft tissues of the body to promote health and healing, including breathing techniques, energy work and many other physical therapies. It is commonly used in wellness and alternative medicine. Bodywork techniques aim to assess or improve posture, promote awareness of the "body-mind connection", and manipulate the "energy field" surrounding the body, which affects your health and wellbeing, thus creating balance in your total self. Your body will adapt and change until it has achieved this balance, called homeostasis. But changes in the body, to adapt to strains and fatigue, can throw your posture and movement off. For example, when the hamstring muscle on the back of your thigh on the left side shortens and tightens up, the opposite quadriceps muscle on the front of the opposite thigh will also become tight and shorten. The result will be a rotated pelvis, causing lower back pain. Then the body shifts the shoulder to balance the head to keep equilibrium, causing the back to curve and creating a secondary set of problems and discomfort. Bodywork practitioners are very knowledgeable about how your body holds physical stress or expressions of

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emotional stress, and how that affects your physiology, even to the cellular level. As your body adapts and accommodates to this damaging tension, you gradually become unaware. A bodyworker can help you to recognize the areas of tension and "holding", when your muscles hold the improper posture, to help you find release to progress in your healing. Massage therapy in the most traditional sense is a single element of bodywork designed to provide relaxation. A bodyworker performs an outcomebased treatment. A massage therapist focuses on applying therapeutic applications to his or her client, primarily for relaxation. A bodyworker, on the other hand, goes several steps further. Those steps of bodywork may include:

Postural Analysis:

A bodyworker will most likely put the client through a rigorous postural analysis session. As soon as the patient walks in, the therapist will observe his or her gait. The bodyworker will notice the balance in the hip and shoulder girdles, as well as the neck and head placement in relation to the spine. In addition, a thorough examination will probably be done using a plumb line, or with the client against a marked

wall, and may verify range of motion. A bodyworker develops an expert eye for rotations, â&#x20AC;&#x153;catchesâ&#x20AC;? and shifts in the body that have manifested.

Kinesiology:

Using the natural movements of the patient to perform and design the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treatment session, the bodyworker will spot problems even before the patient is completely aware, piecing together the issues that cause the pain or problem. For example, understanding that headaches can derive originally from tightness in the ankles and/or hamstrings, a bodyworker will try to deconstruct the problem from every angle, using his or her knowledge of interconnectedness at work in his or her patients. Painful adhesions in muscle tissue can be caused by tight, shortened and compressed muscles, or by overstretched, over-tight muscles. The bodyworker will release the adhesions in the compressed muscle first, and afterward, the overstretched muscle, to work toward postural balance and comfort, with the best, most painless result.

Combined Applications:

Many bodyworkers do very little actual massage, but instead use the methods of a physiotherapist, like working resistance movements and tracking the joint action. They may also include breathing techniques, visualization and emotional release techniques to achieve proper muscle release. They may also administer energy work, touch healing, acupressure, reflexology and other alternative healing methods. When a bodyworker does apply massage, it tends to be very specific to a problem area. He or she may put an

elbow heavily into stagnant muscles or connective tissues, and work on readjusting bones with manipulation to realign the bone structure. He or she may also choose to give very light adjustments, like craniosacral therapy or Bowen technique.

Therapy Session Frequency:

Your bodyworker will most likely ask you to schedule two or three sessions per week for a couple of weeks to give his or her work a chance to set in, and before the issues revert to their unbalanced ways. After a couple of weeks, the bodyworker may suggest you come back occasionally, and will give you some exercises and stretches to practice and implement into your daily life to keep you on the healing path. Bodywork is an ancient practice, appearing in many cultures worldwide. In Asia, bodywork is an integral part of medical practice, along with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. In the West, bodywork is just beginning to be accepted in the medical world. Although successful, bodywork is still not covered by many insurance carriers, unless performed by medical doctors, nurses or licensed physical therapists. Fortunately, bodywork is affordable, with a long history of success in reducing pain, restoring proper movement and posture, and supporting healing. Always verify bodyworkersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; credentials. See how long they have been in the field, and ask them for an analysis of your issues before you get on their table. A confident bodyworker will be able to give you a five-minute overview of your case in a free initial consultation. For more information, contact Scott Fullex at 843-650-8889. Fullex is a master manual therapist, with a certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and owner of Advanced Alternative Health. He is also a co-author of the Medical Massage & Associates, Nation Lecture; teacher at both the college-level and at national seminars for continuing education; and has been practicing since 1994. Fullex is also a personal trainer, and has been working in and out of gyms since 1977. See ad, page 13.

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“Mom, tell them to surprise their kids—listen to them, have fun with them and just spend time with them.”

HAPPY PARENTS HAPPY KIDS

~ Jonah Trudeau, age 9

Renée Peterson Trudeau Explores Soulful Parenting

and uncertainties. I believe that modeling self-love is one of the best ways to influence children’s self-esteem.

by Meredith Montgomery

he oldest of seven Montessori-inspired children and mother of one, Renée Peterson Trudeau serves as a life balance coach, speaker and president of Career Strategists, a coaching and consulting firm. Thousands of women in 10 countries participate in Personal Renewal Groups based on her first book, The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. Now, in a new book, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family, Trudeau helps empower families to handle the challenges of everyday life with harmony and ease.

How can individuals achieve more peace? We realize peace by nurturing our hearts and souls with self-care, by slowing down and being gentle with ourselves. It requires us to attune and

respond to our own needs and desires in the present moment. Am I responding with compassion when I make mistakes? Am I saying no when I need to say no? Did I ask for and receive help when I needed it? This is self-care in dayto-day life. When we feel nurtured in ways aligned with our deeper needs, we’re able to more fully express our potential and relax into being who we truly are.

How does such caring show up in family dynamics? When I’m feeling grumpy or irritable, I know that my inner cup is empty and I’m out of sync with my needs. When we practice self-care, we are more present with our partner and children. We feel more generous, loving and playful, and it’s easier to weather crises

Why is it important for families to define what they value most? It’s empowering for a family to anchor together around one key core value. Once you identify it, you all can make more conscious decisions. The value that my own family has chosen is compassion for one’s self and others. Creativity, spirituality, service or learning are others. As kids grow into adolescence, it becomes more challenging to maintain balance; there are so many demands on a family’s time and attention. Mentally, we’re often overwhelmed by an expanding scope of activities and decisions. At any age, a lot of us are just reacting to whatever comes at us. But when we identify the values most important to us, it’s easier to know when to say yes and no to things, so that our actions become aligned with our priorities.

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el of our being; we crave it. We want to invest less energy in making decisions and have more space for life to organically unfold. We want to hit the pause button because we are overscheduled, overworked and overloaded with too much information. It can feel so good to be productive, and American culture rewards output. But we need to be mindful of balancing the harder task of ‘being’ with the seduction of doing, for we are at our most powerful when both of these energies are equal.

Five Reconnection Points n Be mindful of how and when the family uses technology. Put people first. n Tap the healing power of nature together. Take hikes, picnics and explore a local greenbelt. n Love the ones you’re with. Schedule regular time together to make sure it happens.

n Define your family’s values and honor them. n Slow down. Do less to experience more. Fewer choices and a lighter schedule can make for a happier family. Source: Nurturing the Soul of Your Family: 10 Ways to Reconnect and Find Peace in Everyday Life, by Renée Peterson Trudeau.

Where do we start? If we are not currently living in alignment with what matters most to us, we can stop what we’re doing and coursecorrect. We have to define what simplicity looks like for us and can start by just slowing down. Do less to experience more. Unplug from technology. Try spending unscheduled, media-free time together. My family feels most nourished after weekends that we hardly did anything and just enjoyed connecting through simple pleasures.

What role does spirituality play in fostering a healthy family life? I hear a lot of parents say that they used to think that spirituality was separate from parenting. Then they woke up to the idea that being a parent is a spiritual practice, maybe the most profound one they will ever have. Connecting to the sacred in everyday life yields nurturing gifts we can enjoy with our children, not separate from them.

What is the most valuable advice that you offer to parents? Pause to breathe in compassion and realize that our outer state is a reflection of our inner state. It helps us release whatever we’re dealing with and reconnect with ourselves and loved ones. For more information, visit ReneeTrudeau.com. Meredith Montgomery is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Small Daily Practices Make a Huge Difference by Renée Peterson Trudeau

regular spiritual practice grounds us and helps us navigate the challenges of just being human. It helps us stay awake, begin to let go, trust the rhythm and flow of life and relax into the beauty of our true nature.

Create Ritual – Meaningful rituals can be carefully planned events or casual, but regular remembrances, such as voicing gratitude before a family meal or greeting one another with a hug. Marking transitions and milestones in the lives of family members likewise connects everyone to the sacredness of daily living. We remember that life is more than to-do lists. Cultivate Stillness – Quiet private contemplation through stillness, prayer, meditation or reflection is a daily way to connect with our inner wisdom and/ or embrace a higher power, and can make the whole day better. Practice Service to Others – The more we reach out and are present to one another, the stronger we become and the easier it is to understand our interconnection—that we’re all one. Live in the Present – Many great spiritual teachers believe the answer to everything is to just “be here now,” and that our suffering and emotional

distress would end if we simply stopped resisting the present. When we temporarily suspend our desire to change things, we can embrace that where we are is exactly where we’re supposed to be. Choose Happiness – Can we only be happy if things are going our way? Experts suggest that we’re born with the innate capacity to experience inner well-being and joy; it’s our birthright to feel good. We must remember to choose happiness in each present moment.

August 2013

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Go Plastic-Free Game On: Ways to Shrink Our Footprint by Randy Kambic

Looking around us, we see plastic everywhere.

esides the customary food and product packaging, plus store bags, consider all the nooks and crannies of our lives that plastic now permeates: eating utensils; baby and pet toys; computer keyboards and accessories; pens; eyeglasses; athletic footwear; backpacks; lighters; beauty care and pill containers; household

“The biggest lesson since I started is the joy of less—of buying less stuff and making do with what I already have.”

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~ Beth Terry

cleaning bottles; ice cube trays; shaving razors; tool handles; hairbrushes and toothbrushes—even some facial scrubs, shampoos and chewing gum. Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too, points out compelling reasons to take personal action. In 2007, this Oakland, California, resident saw a photo of

the decomposed carcass of a Laysan albatross riddled with plastic bits in an article on water pollution. “For several seconds, I could not breathe,” she writes. This seminal moment led her to further research, by which she realized, “This plague of plastic chemicals is harming everyone, and especially the most vulnerable members of our planet—children and animals—and that is both unacceptable and unfair.” She’s been working on going plastic-free ever since. “I made a game of it; a fun, creative, step-by-step challenge,” she advises. “You can’t go through the house and think you can get rid of all plastic immediately. As items get used up, you’ll find alternatives.” Once we are in the habit of staying alert to the plastic scourge, we’ll naturally spot opportunities for healthy change-ups.

Science Sounds the Alarm

In 2011, Harvard School of Public Health researchers made news by discovering that consuming one serving of canned food daily for five days led to significantly elevated urinary levels of bisphenol-A (BPA). This plastic and epoxy resin ingredient is found in the liners of many food and drink cans and sometimes in plastic bottles. It’s known to be a serious endocrine disrupter. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, altered functions of reproductive organs and other ailments have been linked to high BPA levels in several studies, including one cited in Endocrine Reviews journal. The Manchester Guardian also recently reported that the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety has stated that an unborn baby’s exposure to BPA through the mother could be linked to many health problems, including breast cancer later in life. When plastics are subjected to stress—like heat, light or age—undisclosed additives used in their production for strength, flexibility and color can leach out and even contaminate lab results, as the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry found. Such chemicals can migrate into our digestive systems and through

Milo Cress, of Burlington, Vermont, launched the national Be StrawFree campaign at age 10, when he realized that restaurants routinely give customers a plastic straw whether they want it or not. our skin; they can also off-gas into the air, according to a recent study by Weber State University’s Energy & Sustainability Office, in Ogden, Utah. Plus, unrecycled plastic materials can enter waterways and kill marine life through ingestion or entanglement (ocean garbage patches are major examples). Reducing our own plastic footprint can both safeguard family health and prove that we are serious about pressuring industry to produce less of it. The key, according to Terry, is not to be intimidated or overwhelmed by plastic overload, but persist in taking baby steps (see MyPlasticFreeLife.com).

How to Begin

As a starting point, Terry notes that plastic enables the long-distance food distribution system. Reducing food miles associated with our meals helps cut down on the use of plastic. In the kitchen, use airtight stainless steel containers or glass jars or simply refrigerate a bowl of food with a saucer on top to hold leftovers for the next day. Compost food waste. Reuse empty plastic food bags and line garbage cans with old newspapers instead of plastic bags. Terry cautions, “People assume everything that carries the triangular symbol is accepted at all recycling facilities. This is not the case. What isn’t accepted is landfilled or even incinerated.” Also, according to the city of Oakland’s Waste Management Department, she learned, “Much of what we put out for recycling goes to China,

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and their processing standards are not as strong as ours.” In Plastic-Free, the author provides scores of tips for borrowing, renting and sharing products; buying used plastic equipment if it’s a necessity; and avoiding disposable packaging and paper products. Areas for improvement range from personal care and household cleaning products to bags, bottles, grocery shopping, takeout food, portable leftovers and lunches, plus durable goods. Activists will move on to also participate in area cleanups, donate to green organizations and write their legislators.

Your children will see what you’re all about by what you live rather than what you say. ~Wayne Dyer

Randy Kambic, a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

August 2013

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Good Food on a Tight Budget Tips to Get Top Value from Each Dollar by Kathleen Barnes

or many, the recent economic downturn has affected the way we shop for food. Even families that cook dinner at home most nights are struggling to afford the ingredients to make healthy meals, says Laura Seman, a senior manager for Cooking Matters, a national program that

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educates families in need about reaping the most from local food resources. “Putting good food on the family table on a five-or-six-dollar-a-day per person budget is tough, but it’s possible,” advises Nutritionist Dawn Undurraga, a registered dietitian and co-author of the Environmental Working Group’s online publication, Good Food on a Tight Budget. “Even eating for one is doable for under $200 a month. When you fill your cart with the foods listed, you’re building health, lowering exposure to agricultural chemicals, protecting the environment and cutting grocery bills.” In considering how consumers can maximize nutritional value in their spending, researchers examined 1,200 foods to help people get beyond the common perception that eating healthy is expensive. “We looked at food prices, nutrients, pesticides, environmental pollutants and artificial ingredients,” says Undurraga. “Then we chose the top 100 or so, based on balancing all of those factors.”

Think Outside the Box

Some of the EWG findings might surprise many of us: 4 Raw cabbage is the top-ranked food because of its price and high nutritional value as a cruciferous vegetable. For less than 10 cents a serving, it poses far fewer calories than potatoes and is a worthy addition to salads, soups and stir-fries. 4 The next highest marks for price and nutrition spotlight carrots, bananas, pears, watermelon and frozen broccoli, each at less than 30 cents a serving. 4 Bananas and pears usually cost less than apples, plus they customarily endure fewer pesticide applications. 4 The best animal protein award goes to roasted turkey; hot dogs ranked last. 4 The next-best animal protein identified is a whole chicken, roasted at the beginning of the week and used in various ways for future meals. 4 Fresh, whole carrots and sweet potatoes are among the best produce buys, but frozen corn and broccoli almost always cost less than their fresh equivalents and are just as nutritious. 4 A serving of oatmeal is half the cost of sugary processed cereals, plus it’s more filling and causes less fluctuation in blood sugar levels. 4 Canned salmon is almost always wild caught and is much cheaper than fresh, but be wary of BPA (bisphenolA) migration from the can. 4 Queso blanco, a mild, soft, white cheese common in Latino cooking, is both less expensive and less processed than many other cheeses.

Change Our Routine

Tracie McMillan, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, author of the bestselling book, The American Way of Eating, learned how to eat on a tight budget as an undercover journalist. She had to budget

for food based on wages working on a farm in California, in the produce department of a Michigan superstore and in a New York City restaurant kitchen. The task was even more difficult because she was determined to eat as healthy as possible. “Time and energy are key ingredients when cooking from scratch,” says McMillan. “I was exhausted after a day spent working these physically demanding jobs and quickly became more apathetic about healthy food than I generally am.” Without disposable funds for the fast-food route, cooking from scratch was mandatory. She learned how to soak beans overnight, cook a large pot of them and freeze helpings to reheat later. The cost was about 50 cents a meal, compared with $3 for two or three servings from a can. Eggs, brown rice and sweet potatoes became an important—and healthy—part of her weekly diet. McMillan also gained a lasting affection for roasted vegetables, both as part of meals and as snacks. “I just cut up a couple of sweet potatoes, add some broccoli or beans or whatever is cheap at the supermarket or farmers’ market, toss in a tablespoon of olive oil and I’m set for two or three days,” she says. Also, “I learned to use meat more as a seasoning than as a main course.” Find more tips and pages of recipes at ewg.org/goodfood. Kathleen Barnes has authored many books on natural health, including Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Eat Well, Spend Less 4 Freeze cheese that starts going bad. Defrosted cheese tastes best melted. Don’t buy shredded cheese—shred it at home.

meals. Raw nuts are often the less expensive option; roast them for a delicious snack. Freeze nuts so they’ll stay fresh longer.

4 Substitute yogurt for cream and sour cream in recipes. Drain yogurt in a coffee filter to thicken. To economize and reduce package waste, buy in volume and measure out small servings.

4 Whole or cut-up bone-in chicken can save money. Buy family-size packs on sale and freeze. Bake extra and use all week.

4 Cut and freeze fresh fruit when it’s on sale or overripe. Use later in smoothies, oatmeal or yogurt. To eliminate clumping, lay pieces on a tray to freeze or freeze pureed fruit in ice cube trays. When frozen, transfer to a bag. 4 Make sure the word “whole” is in the very first ingredient listed on the label. “Multigrain” or “wheat” language or a brown color isn’t enough.

4 Soak and cook dried beans to save money. 4 Before vegetables go bad, freeze them or make soup. 4 Stock up on veggies that store well in a cool, dry place. Potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, calabaza (squash and melons) and sweet potatoes hold their taste for several weeks. Frozen vegetables and cabbage keep well, too. Source: ewg.org/goodfood

4 Start kids off right with whole grains, not white bread and white pasta. If they’re not used to whole grains, mix them in gradually. 4 Buy in bulk and stock up during sales. Avoid pricey oatmeal packets; they’re often loaded with salt and sugar. Buy wholegrain bread on sale and freeze. 4 Add nuts to oatmeal, cereal, salads and stir-fries for healthy, hearty

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Yoga Nidra/Sleep w/Claire Liddle−10:45am11:45am. Enhance meditation through deep rest, nourishment, & relaxation. Prior yoga and/or mediation practice not required.$12 preregistration/$15 day of. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108, Little River. 843-283-2827, dmdivita@ yogadivita.com or YogaDivita.com. Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls w/Sandra Sanchez, Sound Healer & Teacher−1-3pm. Tibetan Singing Bowls shift consciousness and open to profound relaxation and expanded awareness. Sound nourishes our body, mind and spirit and creates sacred space for self-healing and transformation. Bring pillows and a blanket. Pre-registration req. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Nurturing the Pregnant Couple w/Jessica Graham Robinson−1-6pm. A body, mind, spirit approach to pregnancy. This five hour intensive course focuses on massage and yoga techniques to benefit the expectant mother, her partner, and their baby. Includes Couples Prenatal Yoga & Relaxation, Partner Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Labor Massage, Newborn & Infant Massage,

general info & education on childbirth. $150 per couple. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. What is Reiki, and Why is it Good for Me? w/ Kristi Marie Thompson, Reiki Master–3-5pm. Learn about this Japanese form of relaxation and why it is starting to be used throughout the country in hospital surgical suites to help patients recover more quickly. Reiki is used to address any physical or mental discomfort one may be experiencing. Preregistration req. Love Donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. An Intro to Crystals w/Crystal Jewel−5-7. Course includes a starter kit of crystals, instructions, stone identification card, and stone properties card plus the class. $45 includes materials. Space is limited, call 910-508-8574, Eclectica 10138-5 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC. Channeling the Star Nations w/ Aurora Gabriel−68pm. Intuitive from Baltimore will channel the Star Nations. $35 per person. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, The Market Common, MB. 843-8399636,. Register at YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAYS, AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24 Holistic Childbirthing Course w/Amanda Hynes− Noon-3pm each day. Natural birthing class with emphasis on coping during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Guest experts teach prenatal yoga, lactation specialist, hospital and homebirth midwife and expert labor doula. Pre-reg req. $250. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, MB lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 No Place Like Home−11am Unity Service w/ Susan Boles, LUT. Boles recently returned from program at Oneness University in Southern India, with new insights and message. Community Potluck right after service. Vegan & Vegetarian dishes appreciated. Join for service & stay to meet friends over lunch. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org. I n d i a ! O n e n e s s ! Aw a k e n i n g ! w / S u s a n Boles−1:30pm. Susan Boles & JoAnna Adams visited Oneness University in India, founded by Sri Amma Bhagavan whose goal is to end Humankind’s suffering. Boles and Adams participated in a special program that Oneness University created specifically for New Thought ministers, teachers and leaders. Boles, LUT and Intuitive Counselor, will present highlights of her India experiences, as well as key Oneness teachings that have transformed her life. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org. How to Balance Your Heart Chakra w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−122pm. Do powerful meditations to open the heart chakra and let the energy of Love be present in our energy field. Receive powerful visualization exercises to practice every day. Create an energy connection with our Soul Mates, and more. $25, pre-registration req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Angel Light Initiation w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−3-5pm. Angel Light Healing will balance, purify, and integrate your energy centers, open and align all your physical and etheric bodies with the Angelic Realms. Eat before attending; Wear all white or bring white sheet; bring 2 pillows, a blanket, and bottled water. Registration req. Love donations. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & local Reiki masters−4-6pm. A gathering of like minds for “mini” Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Love Of-

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fering, dedicated to assist the Care Team of Unity Christ Church. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 Unity Contemplative Service–5:30-6:30pm. Meditative music, silence, brief message, meditation. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Free Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee−6pm. Mike will teach in depth how the mind works and how to effectively create change in desired areas of life to easily gain success over any challenge in life. Free. 196C Stonebridge Dr. MB. Pre-register at 843-957-6926. MaximizedMind.com. Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 Working with Crystals for Healing w/Crystal Jewel−6-8pm. Will focus on a brief intro, the history of stone healing, and go over the use of crystals for anchoring light and healing. Materials & class $55. Wear comfortable attire and bring a yoga mat or something to sit on. Limited space. Call 910-508-8574. Eclectica, 10138-5 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC.

their children’s emotional and educational development. Healthy diet, nutrition, exercise and counseling might bring better results. Free, with snacks provided. Conway Public Library, 801 Main St Conway. Info: 843- 272-3432 or email dorothycas@frontier.com.

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The Intuitive Fellowship - for Practice and Development of Intuition w/Rev. Jeanne Porter Ashley–7-9pm. (2nd Thursday of the month). A meeting for beginners to practice their natural intuitive skills. The Fellowship's focus is to develop your intuition with practice and exercises. Then, use the psychic skills developed in a supportive group environment to get familiar with your talent. The meeting will begin with a meditation, guided or silent, to clear your energy vibrations. Will include a lesson on intuitive development or a Psychic/ Spiritual/Metaphysical topic followed by Fellowship sharing. Suggested topics are always welcome. Admission: $6. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Drive, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

AUGUST 8-11 Intensive for Teachers w/Dawn Yager 4 day teacher intensive designed for yoga teachers to deepen and build upon their training in a supportive and dynamic way. Verbal cueing/alignment cues, Pranayama/teaching Pranayama, modifications for injuries, pre-natal/postpartum in open classes, basic Sanskrit/Asana names, adjustments/assists, Satsang style chanting, Japa and Mantra, Each day will include beach meditation, pranayama and practice. Thurs & Fri, 5am-5:30pm; Sat & Sun, 7am-7:30pm. $550 or $500 with early reg. One mo of classes with Dawn prior to training is req. Shanti Yoga, 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. Info: 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 Childrens Emotional & Learning Issues - 1st Do No Harm to Kids - Life Affirming Choices w/Dorothy Cassidy, M.Ed & Melody Iles, H.H.P−10am-2pm. Two part program of info for parents to support

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Backbending Workshop w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9am-11:30am Focus, discussion and practice will be on developing body awareness, strength and flexibility to deepen your backbending practice. For all levels, beginner to advanced. $25. 417 79th Ave N, Suite E MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com. Drum Making Workshop w/Shaman Nella Silverspear–9am-4pm. Make your own 13” Elk Hide Drum, putting your own personal vibrations and prayers into it as you make it. Includes all supplies for drum and beater. Registration & payment required by 8/3. Shaman Nella will bring thru a chant while you work on your drum. Info: nsilverspear@ aol.com or 336-423-7338. $165, Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 The Power Mantras & Chanting w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−Noon-2pm. Mantra chanting is called the “sound yoga” and “energy acupuncture”, that can lift the believer towards the higher self. Feel like a complete being, mentally and physically. Experience the power and bliss of chanting mantras, & how you can use chanting to improve your balance. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. All About Angels w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews–3-5pm. Throughout history angels have been considered heavenly messengers, and Divine Guardians of humans. Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam and others support belief in these heavenly helpers. Come share this experience, and learn about hierarchy and so much more. Pre-registration req.

$25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

TUESDAY AUGUST 13 Free Boresha Coffee Reception−6-7pm. Boresha Coffee Diet is the world's only fat burning coffee and tea. Helps every body type become the best it can be, will work for anyone. Boresha Coffee Diet educates you on the foods that tell your body to either burn or store fat, called "turning the keycode". Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, Socastee. 843-828-4665, Moderncleansing. bfreesystem.com, Facebook.com/ModernCleansingWellness.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 Sea Magick w/Rev. Cathy Andrews–3-5pm. The power of the sea is at once beautiful, mesmerizing and transformative. Learn the ancient practice of ocean breathing, shells, sea altars, sea deities and mythical creatures. Using guided meditation, find your sea totem. Pre-registration req. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Smoking Cessation Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee, Advanced Hypnotist−6-7:30pm. Become a non-smoker for good utilizing hypnosis and reassociation. When applied properly produces an extremely high success rate. Will teach and reprogram you to live life as a non smoker in an easy and natural way without harsh withdrawals that quitting smoking can create. $85/person, limited to 8 seats. Pre register at 843-957-6926 or Mike@ maximizedmind.com. 196C Stonebridge Dr. Myrtle Beach. MaximizedMind.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Experience doTerra Essential Oils−6:30-8:30pm. Discover simple, natural solutions for health with the ways doTERRA certified therapeutic grade essential oils can treat coughs and colds, build your immune system, relieve stress, assist in pain relief and more. Free, with free oil for attending. RSVP 843-828-4665 or signing up in the office. Bring a

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classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AFFORDABLE SHARED SPACE in a newly renovated center in a central Myrtle Beach location. Beautifully furnished, clean working environment – pay for space only when you use it ! Perfect for practitioners of massage, acupuncture, acupressure, those who teach workshops, have a skill to demonstrate or want to conduct trainings/classes, either on a onetime only or ongoing basis. Monthly permanent rentals include being a featured practitioner on our website, announcements and newsletters. Call The Yoga Room: 843-450-9402 or email mbyogaroom@gmail.com for more information and/or a guided tour of our facilities. RECRUITING NOW. Wellness Coaches. Work from Home or Office, PT or FT, No prior experience necessary, full and ongoing training. Join our team. Call Linda for the next Health & Wealth business orientation. 843-424-9586

FOR SALE VICTORIAN PINK VELVET ROOM DIVIDER. One of a kind, $375. Eclectica, 101385 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 910-508-8574..

MISC Free Zyto Scan - a biofeedback that tells if your body is lacking in an essential oil. Call for details and consult. Modern Cleansing in Myrtle Beach, 843-828-4665

VOLUNTEERS SC-CARES SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS willing and able to do odd jobs for lots of furry hugs and kisses as payment...18 years or older or with chaperon. SC-CARES is a nonprofit no-kill shelter for exotic animals. Support by donating time and love. Lisa 843-546-7893, info@sc-cares.org. VO L U N T E E R W I T H T H E W E L L N E S S C O U N C I L f o r S C t o d a y. WellnessCouncilcSC.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be subjects for Chios or Reiki healing classes from supervised students. Renée, 843-241-0609, 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB.

friend. Light appetizers & beverages served. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, Socastee. Facebook.com/ModernCleansingWellness. Public Reiki Share–7-9pm. Open to all. For new and experienced practitioners to participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love to each other and to attendees. Participating in a share is a beneficial way of honoring one another as healers. Just drop in. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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Are You an Earth Angel? w/Rev. Cathy Andrews– 1-3pm. Do you feel different from other people? Do you have a passion and talent for healing, teaching, or helping others? Are you highly sensitive and abhor violence in any form? Then you may very well be an Earth Angel! If you've had difficulty adjusting to Earth Life, then you may find comfort, answers and guidance by determining your spiritual origins in this fun & entertaining workshop. Pre-registration req. $25 Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Work With Your Angels w/Crystal Jewel−6-8pm. How to work with your angels and connect with them. Class and materials $40. Space is limited. Call 910-508-8574, Eclectica, 10138-5 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Full Moon Drum Circle w/David Sears & Margo Ross Sears–7-9pm. Join in the fun & feel the beat. Bring your drums, tambourines, noise makers, or whatever you have and just drop in. Donations appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Experience doTerra Essential Oils−6:30-8:30pm. Discover simple, natural solutions for health with the ways doTERRA certified therapeutic grade essential oils can treat coughs and colds, build your immune system, relieve stress, assist in pain relief and more. Free, with free oil for attending. RSVP 843-828-4665 or signing up in the office. Bring a friend. Light appetizers & beverages served. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, Socastee. Facebook.com/ModernCleansingWellness.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Law of Attraction Monthly Meetup−7pm-9pm. Back to Basics: What is the Law of Attraction? Is this about ‘The Secret’? Who is Abraham? What does energy have to do with it? Join Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner, Dr. Janet Hosmer, and other Life in Balance practitioners as they host an open discussion and Q&A about this most powerful Universal Law. Admission: $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Message Circle w/Psychic Lisa Ann,–7-9pm. Intuitive healer, ordained minister, author, TV host and speaker leads class with a powerful meditation, then a personal message to each participant. Participant will each be allowed to ask one question. Limited to 12 attendees. Pre-registration req. $35. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SEPTEMBER 14-15 Vinyasa Yoga Intensive w/Dawn Yager−Sat, 2-6pm, & Sun, 3-7pm. A practice changing 2 day intensive that will challenge you physically while reaching new levels of calm mentally. Created for the yogi that is ready to broaden their view of the poses in a profound way. Includes Asana/ transitions/drishti/bandhas, energetic anatomy, concentration & meditation, philosophy. $75. 843467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Bringing Your Walls to Life w/Rebecca Turk−9:30am-2pm. Living walls are beautiful creative statements, and became recently popular. Learn plant selection, construction techniques, and design characteristics. Design and make your own living wall in class out of pallets. All materials provided incl plant material, palette, media, and care instructions. Tour of Moore Botanical Gardens incl. 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City. Limited to the first 20. Lunch will be provided. Registration: $25. Info & register, rturk@moorefarmsbg.org, MooreFarmsBG.org. Free Open House-Grand Re-Opening−10am3pm. Celebrate the grand re-opening of The Yoga Room together with the Healing Arts Cooperative. Free restorative yoga class, chair yoga for seniors and those recuperating from illness or injury, meditations, Reiki share, and demonstrations from some of our gifted practitioners. Check website for schedule. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com. Monthly Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Numerology, Past Life Readings, Spirit Guide Readings, Aura Photography, Reflexology, Reiki & more. Door prizes. Free admission. Check out the expanded Metaphysical Bookstore, with 15% off everything on Fair Day. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Astral Projection Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee−67:30pm. Have you ever wanted to Astral Project but couldn’t seem to figure it out? Entering into a state of hypnosis is the fastest and most effective way to Astral Project. Learn how to place yourself into a hypnotic state so you can begin experiencing Astral Projection on your own. $50. Only 8 seats avail. Pre-register at 843-957-6926. 196C Stonebridge Dr. MB, MaximizedMind.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Unity Dinner & Movie: Kumare−5:30pm: Vegetarian dinner, then movie at 6:30pm, with dessert, dialogue, & fellowship to follow. Filmmaker Vikram Gandhi puts an unexpected twist on this documentary about spirituality and the power of suggestion when he poses as a prophet named Kumaré and develops a sizable following in the American Southwest. Suggested donation: $10. Register and pre-pay with Charlene. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

AUGUST 23-24 Intuitive Development Intensive Session 2 w/Anaswara Erica, Certified ThetaHealing® practitioner−10am-3pm both days. This 3-part series of classes will unlock the psychic within. (Session 3 is the weekend of 9/14). Take a journey

of self-exploration from the very basic point of intuition, to being able to view inside the body and to use light to heal. Class will teach you the basics on using your intuition and how to use tools such as pendulums, cards and crystals, and receive a full manual. Topics covered are mediumship, dreams, telepathy, chakras, channeling, meditation, remote viewing, clairaudience, clairvoyance, healing and much more. $150 ea weekend, or $300 in advance for all 3 weekend sessions. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Crystal Gridding w/Crystal Jewel−5-7pm. Crystal Gridding for healing, clearings and protection. Materials and class $55. Wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited. Call 910-508-8574, Eclectica, 10138-5 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 Plant-Based Potluck−12pm. Bring your tastiest dish that has no eggs, dairy or meat and snack on great food provided by others. Just drop in and try out some dishes. Free and open to the public every 4th Tues. Meet new people and share some delicious recipes. Carolina Forest Library, 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. 843-9155282, HCML.org. Angel Healing 101 w/Crystal Jewel−5-7pm. Class tuition, $40, includes materials. Space is limited. Call 910-508-8574. Eclectica, 10138-5 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC. Love Healing w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/ Teacher of the IHAI, & Life in Balance Healers & Practitioners−6-8pm. Share and celebrate; support and uplift! Share 2 hours of meditation, energy and sound healing, Angel healing, energy attunements. It’s our time to feel Peace, Love and Oneness! Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Past Life Workshop w/Sandra J Walter, Intuitive Healer & Cert Hypnotherapist−1-3pm. Receive a mini past life reading from Sandi. Afterwards, everyone will then have the chance to heal their past through a Light Meditation. Info on karma and future personal events will be covered. Pre-registr req. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Growing Healthy: Making Fall Delicious & Beautiful w/Rebecca Turk & Alex Cooley−9:30am2pm. Learn the best and tastiest ornamental plants for fall planting, proper bed preparation, planting

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techniques, and harvest. Tour of the Moore Farms Botanical Garden incl. Deli lunch provided. $20 per person limited to the first 25. 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City. Info:rturk@moorefarmsbg.org, MooreFarmsBG.org. Experience doTerra Essential Oils−5-7pm. Discover simple, natural solutions for health with the ways doTERRA certified therapeutic grade essential oils can treat coughs and colds, build your immune system, relieve stress, assist in pain relief and more. Free, with free oil for attending. RSVP 843-828-4665 or signing up in the office. Bring a friend. Light appetizers and beverages & served. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, Socastee. Facebook.com/ModernCleansingWellness.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Unity Vision Benefit Golf Classic−11:45am signin, 12:30pm shotgun start. Heathlands at Legends, 1500 Legends Dr, MB. 18 Holes of Golf-Captain’s Choice Scramble, includes: golf cart, contests for Hole-in-One, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Putting, prize for Best Team Name, special drawing, goodie bags. After Party Tournament Banquet, (guests allowed for $25.) Silent Auction. Total Cost: $85. Portion of proceeds to benefit Hope House for local homeless HS students. Register Online at UnityMyrtleBeach.org/golf/ or call 843-238-8516.

ongoing events sunday All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser–910:45am. Breath work and a challenging, creative sequence of postures strung together for a powerful moving meditation. Test your limits and deepen your body/mind connection. $15 or class passes accepted 417 79th Ave N, Suite E, MB lyndsay@ secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com. Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, Teacher of Metaphysics−9:30-10:30am. Metaphysical Studies, Spiritual DVDs with dialog. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Unity Church Celebration Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music with the Unity Band. Youth programs every Sunday. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

7:30pm. An all-levels class. $15 drop in or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

monday Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-3477546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo. com. Zumba w/Marissa–9:30-10:30am. Everyone is welcome. Call ahead to reserve spot. Bring water and towel plan to sweat. Caution-you may have a great time burning many calories. 5$ per class. 843602-7581 MarissaAustin.Zumba.com. Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544). AAHealth.info. Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−11am12pm. New class. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $50 for month of July or $12 walk-in. Bring a mat. The Yoga Room, 196C Stonebridge Dr. MB. Preregister by 6/27, 4509402 or 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Tae Bo® w/It Works Fitness–5:30pm. Certified Tae Bo class. $8. Call ahead to reserve spot. Advanced Alternative Health, 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544), 843333-0279, AAHealth.info. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability. Now registering for the Fall challenge. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. New Class in May, but can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586. Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am.

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To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Surfside Beach Farmers Market–10am-3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Surfside Dr & Poplar Dr N. Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Bokwa® Fitness at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 7pm. Bokwa® is different and for everyone! If you can move and you can spell, you can do Bokwa®. No choreography and no counting steps. Participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while moving together to the music of high energy top 40's hits. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−6:307:30pm. New class starts 6/4. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. Preregister 843-280-5584, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys. org.

wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. 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. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Free Inner Health Assessment w/Inlet Nutrition. Discover your body fat %, total body water %, muscle mass, physique rating, BMR/DCI, metabolic age, bone mass, & visceral fat. Get your baseline numbers & a recommended action plan. Appt. necessary. 1st 5 callers receive a gift following their appt. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B, Murrells Inlet, Linda: 843-424-9586 or lindasacchetti@hotmail.com. Beginner/Intermediate Hatha Class w/Tain Collins−9:30am-10:30am. A class with creative flow, safe alignment, and moving with breath, to open your heart, still your mind, and balance you from head to toe. $12 walk in, $96-10 card pass, $60 unlimited 4 wks. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108, Little River. 843-283-2827, dmdivita@ yogadivita.com or YogaDivita.com. Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-3477546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton

Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo. com. Zumba w/Marissa–9:30-10:30am. Everyone is welcome. Call ahead to reserve spot. Bring water and towel plan to sweat. Caution-you may have a great time burning many calories. 5$ per class. 843602-7581 MarissaAustin.Zumba.com. Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544). AAHealth.info. North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market–10am3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 1st Ave South between NMB Library & City Hall, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Organic and Natural Buying Co-op w/Katie O'Dea-Horne–10am-6pm. Back to Basics Natural and Organic Co-Op for low prices on those expensive health food store products. Every Wednesday, 315 Main St, Ste 2B, 843-241-4349, katieanne32376@yahoo.com,BackToBasicsCoop. com. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Bender Barre Method® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–11am-Noon. A quality strength conditioning program that infuses ballet, yoga, and pilates for a fun yet effective workout without the need of a ballet bar therefore keeping the class safe and affordable. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com.

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Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:30pm, based on book The Unteathered Soul by Michael Singer. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−5:30-6:30pm. Meditative music, silence, brief message, meditation.. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Tae Bo® w/It Works Fitness–5:30pm. $8. Call ahead to reserve spot. Advanced Alternative Health 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544) 843-333-0279. www. aahealth.info Power Yoga w/Marisha–5:45 pm. Step up the pace! Dynamic and energizing. $15 walk in/$65 four pass classes. The Yoga Room 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Guided Meditation–6:15-6:45pm. Everyone welcome. By donation. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

thursday Fit Club w/ Linda Sacchetti−8:30-9:30am. Have fun, get moving to a healthier active lifestyle, bring a friend. All fitness levels. Meet every Thursday to exercise followed by a recovery drink & stretching. Must preregister. 843-424-9586. Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. $10 per class or pay by the month for $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Light of Day Meetup w/Rev. Jeanne Porter Ashley−10-11:30am. A Spiritual Metaphysical dialogue group. Rev. Jeanne brings a lifetime of experiences to the table. A decades-long meditation participant in the Buddhist, Vipassana, and chanting traditions, she is also an experienced, skilled Deepak Chopra workshop facilitator. Topics are from group suggestions. $3. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Schedule: 843-877-6607, Info: 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At

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parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Yin Yoga w/Laura Klem−5:15-6:15pm. Yin yoga works deep within the connective tissues of the body. It is the perfect compliment for a yang vinyasa practice. Shanti Yoga, 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of ACIM and the first groups worldwide for ACIM. Love Offering information call 704 309-2415. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Kriya Yoga Meditation Group w/Paula Kenion−6:30-7:15pm. An ongoing meditation group for those interested in learning basic techniques for personal and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Beginners and advanced meditators are welcome for instruction and support in their practice. $10 per class or discounted passes avail. New meditation CD. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB, Paula Kenion, MS 843-650-4538, pkenion@ sc.rr.com, spiritualawakening.vpweb.com. thebodybar(re)™- (re)form w/Toscha–7:15pm. The latest Barre workout, the (re)form class will reform your body from head to toe in our 60min form focused MIXT™ all levels class. Utilize your core in ways you never though possible. Challenging toning and strengthening exercises, and barre basics. Fitness N' FriendZ, 353 US Hwy Business17 N, Surfside. 843-796-0336, TheBodyBarreMyrtleBeach.com.

friday Free Health Analysis at Conway Laser-Like Lipo−9:30am-Noon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-3477546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo. com. Conway Medical Center Farmers Market– 10am-2pm. (Bi-Weekly) Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Conway Medical Center, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market–10am3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 1st Ave South between NMB Library & City Hall, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Relax with a Reiki Session w/Patsy Wixson, Reiki Master−2-5pm. Drop in for a 30 minute Reiki session for Love Donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, Sched: 843-877-6607. LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

saturday Conway Farmers Market–8am-1pm Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 217 Laurel St, Historic Downtown Conway, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am-2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At park-

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www.LONGBAYSYMPHONY.com ing lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Zumba w/Marissa–9-10am. Everyone is welcome. Call ahead to reserve spot. Bring water and towel plan to sweat. Caution-you may have a great time burning many calories. 5$ per class. 843-602-7581 MarissaAustin.Zumba.com. Advanced Alternative Health, 4620 Dick Pond Rd (544). AAHealth.info. NIA Yoga & Dance Class w/Mary Tyler–9:3010:45am. No experience necessary. Beautiful routines that will be taught to you. Open to men and women. $15 drop in; passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. DeVille Street Farmers Market–10am-2pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Market Commons MB on Deville St. Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Children's Yoga w/Marisha Francis–1:30-2:15pm. Children may invite their parents or do the class alone. For children ages 5-12. $5 per child or $10 for a whole family. Yogis choice style. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email GSAds@naturalawakeningsmag.com to request a media kit, or visit our website at GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.

ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 19.

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 23.

CHIROPRACTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Dr. Jeannine Rummel 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Since graduating Life University in 2011, Dr. Jeannine Rummel has been practicing in the Myrtle Beach area. Her patients include newborns to the elderly and all ages in between. It is her goal as a chiropractor to serve and educate her community on what it truly means to be healthy. Rummel's approach

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is to use comprehensive judgment to make the best choices to create an abundant life. See ad, page 19.

ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING RENÉE LEWIS, CCMT, RMT, RT(R) (M)(MR)ARRT Aura Photographer/Reader Usui Reiki Master/Teacher Chios® Master/Teacher Crystal Healer 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-241-0609 InnerLightOuterLove.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.

FITNESS BRICKHOUSE CARDIO CLUB 510-C Hwy 17 N Surfside Beach 843-655-0839 FitnessPartieZ.com BrickhouseCardio.com

Brickhouse Cardio Club of Surfside Beach is the place to get fit and have fun! We offer a range of group exercise classes, including Zumba®, Zumba Sentao®, Bender Barre®, Bokwa®, yoga and strength conditioning programs, taught by nationally certified fitness instructors. Visit our websites above or "like" us on Facebook at Brickhouse Cardio Club Surfside Beach for calendar, prices and other information.

HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

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. See ad, page 10.

METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY LIFE IN BALANCE SPIRITUAL CENTER 4347 Big Barn Center Little River 843-421-6717 LifeinBalanceCenter.org

Life in Balance is a nonprofit educational center where you can find spiritual and metaphysical books and DVDs, meditation or mantra CDs, Josephine Wall greeting cards, essential oils, smudging products, candles, beautiful gemstone and chakra jewelry! The Center also provides a 400-title metaphysical library, offers more than 20 educational and practical workshops each month, has a monthly psychic fair, and is honored to work with a family of readers and healers ready to help you move forward on your path.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 11.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330 I work with individuals and couples. My approach focuses on trauma resolution. And by trauma I do 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 I also try to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and call this karma sensitive psychotherapy. I use 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 I have little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350 As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Training provided. See ad, page 16.

YOGA INLET YOGA STUDIO 637 D Bellamy Rd 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, Hatha, Gentle, Boomer, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative. Our $5 community class on Saturdays, from 11am-12 pm, is followed by a free meditation class 1212:30 pm that benefits the Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Elements Day Space is now at Inlet Yoga offering massage and Dr. Hauschka skin-care treatments. Call Amada at 843-839-2762 to schedule an appointment. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

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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.

Yo g a D i Vi t a i s a wa 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 Monday through Saturday, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

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

4340 Big Barn Dr., #108 Little River, SC 29566 843.283.2827 dmdivita@yogadivita.com YogaDivita.com

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com

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

Secret Lotus offers Ashtangabased yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

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

SHANTI YOGA

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach. 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 23.

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