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August is the last month of summer vacation before school starts again, and our month to focus on the kids. This is the time to spend time with them and let them explore and engage up close things that aren’t a part of the classroom, like nature, family, friends and travel. But school looms ahead on the horizon.

If you were like me, perhaps you went to a grade school where it was important to memorize and regurgitate facts to pass a test and get an A. We learned how to cram before a test, knowing that shortly after all would be forgotten. Flash cards, practice tests and memory tricks were used to embed these bits of data in our minds to recite back again with a #2 pencil. We all learned the same material at the same pace as though we, as children, were all “cookie-cutter” same. When we were required to do complex word problems, we had to use those tools taught in class and actually think about how to use them. We agonized, moaned and begged for the less-taxing multiple-choice tests. Some of us loved school, and others didn’t.

We know we aren’t all the same. While uniform tests show our weaknesses compared to core standards, they don’t always highlight our talents and interests.

New and innovative education programs allow some kids to fly on their own, more quickly, toward lofty goals of their choosing. Others may still need more encouragement, structure and support to get their imaginations and enthusiasm fired up. Some kids might work better in groups, and actually lead and teach others, while some might find solitary work with books and computers more productive and interesting. Teaching kids in a large class may be efficient for teachers, but giving kids freedom to find their own way could uncover tremendous talent and bring about strong, confident young adults that can think analytically, with reason and a sense of humanity.

A recent study published in the journal Science stated that people would rather receive an electric shock than be forced to sit and think for 6 to 15 minutes. It said that people prefer to be engaged in mundane activities than think, even if those activities are negative. As awful as this scientific discovery seems to be, perhaps the old-school adults that found life to be a series of challenging word problems needing to be solved would rather be busy instead with a mundane and simple multiple-choice world. Life presents complex challenges, and we need to be prepared, and even excited about problem solving. We are going to need this next generation of more talented, unique and confident children that benefitted from innovative education to take over and finish the work we’ve barely started of creating a healthy, sustainable world dominated by peace and humanity.

We hope Natural Awakenings helps you find ways to be sustainable, healthy and creative, and helps you guide your children to find that fertile ground of education that inspires them to be their best. Be sure to read carefully, since there will be a quiz on Friday, multiple choice.

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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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Green Travelers Recharge at Spas, Parks and Vineyards

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20 CURES IN THE KITCHEN Dr. Mark Hyman Is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

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An Important Enzymatic System for Proper Health

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Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides

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newsbriefs Sassy Soul Revival and a Time to Renew!

At Unity of Myrtle Beach

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sing the energy of music, Unity Christ Church of Myrtle Beach presents a weekend of music inspired by body, mind and spirit. Guest speakers and musicians Rev. Dale Worley and “Georgia” Kyle Shiver, from Unity of Savannah, celebrate with the Myrtle Beach congregation.

The three-day weekend begins Friday, August 15, with Sassy Soul Revival Café at 5 p.m., with ChaCha and Lesta Sue’s famous fun and healthy vegan and vegetarian café.

Worley and Shiver join with the Unity band, the Unitics, to perform and speak from 7 to 9 p.m., with a lively coffeehouse atmosphere. Saturday, August 16, is the 3 p.m. meditation and drum circle. Attendees can stay after for the 5:30 p.m. community potluck dinner and for the more music that follows. Sunday, August 17, Worley will be guest speaker for the Celebration Service at 11 a.m.

Worley is the senior minister at Unity of Savannah as well as a singer/songwriter, recording artist and Unity radio host. He began playing the piano at age 8 and can “rock the house” as well as create a meditative and sacred mood. His music, energy and innovative spirit will enlighten, entertain and enliven. Shiver has worked as a studio musician, record producer, music teacher, lead guitarist and is at home in most any musical configuration. Shiver holds a master’s degree from the Yogananda Institute, is a meditation teacher, life coach and respected folk artist.

Unity Christ Church is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Drive, in Surfside, near Highway 544 and Business 17. While most events are free, there is a charge for the café offerings, and events are by donation and love offering.

For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 9.

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earn how to sleep and regenerate—about ways you can help yourself, and those you love, get better quality sleep. Lack of sleep can impair the quality of your life.

And if you don’t get enough sleep, you cannot regenerate, repair and recharge.

If you don’t wake up refreshed, perhaps you aren’t getting enough quality sleep. Your central nervous system, muscles and brain need to relax at night in order to get quality sleep.

Linda Sacchetti, owner of Inlet Nutrition, will teach you the two components of sleep and sleep solutions. This monthly free Lunch and Learn event, sponsored by Inlet Nutrition, will make your lunch break a valuable opportunity to boost your health and reduce stress simply by learning how to sleep better. Lunch is provided. Choose either August 13 or August 20, and be at Inlet Nutrition, in Murrells Inlet, at noon.

Call ahead for directions and to reserve your seat at 843424-9586 or email LindaSacchetti@hotmail.com, or visit GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com. See ad below.

New Class for New Yogis At Shanti Yoga

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hanti announces a new class Sundays in August for students new to yoga and new to Shanti Yoga Studio. The class, held from 1 to 2 p.m., will cover vinyasa basics and will move at a slower pace, with an emphasis on understanding the poses. You can drop in anytime or use a class pass. Shanti Yoga is located at 3901 North Kings Highway at Ste. 20-A, in Myrtle Beach.

For more information, call 843-467-5444 or visit ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 23.

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Third Annual Unity Vision Golf Classic At Moorland

T Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach Is Now

Spa Indigo at #207 The Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach has relocated to unit 207 in the same building at 1601 Oak Street, in the Myrtle Beach Office complex. At the same time, the Center has added Spa Indigo to its first name, and will continue to offer health and wellness classes, seminars, workshops and therapies, with a focus on massage and spa services.

For more information, contact Rebekah Ward at 843-267-9979. See ad, page 18.

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Where Their Food Comes From

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very third Saturday of the month, Ovis Hill Farm, in Timmonsville, opens its gate and invites its customers to bring their families to tour the working farm, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and visit the animals, the gardens and fields.

Each month, something special will take place, such as feeding the baby animals or doing puzzles and games. In addition, visitors can shop at the farm store.

Called Customer Appreciation Days, tickets are free but should be picked up at one of the Ovis Hill Farm markets (see locations in ad on page 19) or you can call owner Charlie Caldwell directly at 843-992-9447.

For more information, visit OvisHillFarm. com. See ad, page 19.

he Third Annual Unity Vision Golf Classic will be held Saturday, September 13, at the Moorland course, in the Legends Resort of Myrtle Beach, off 501 near Carolina Forest. Considered one of the greatest challenges on the East Coast, a par 72 triumph, Moorland was designed by noted golf architect Pete Dye. There will be cash prizes, an after-party with live music and a silent auction.

Unity, a spiritual center for peace education, continues to expand its outreach, peace education programming, and its vision for a community of peace.

But this vision can include fun, raising spirits and raising funds at this event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit 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 and indeed, for all.

For more information, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 9.

Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. ~Nelson Mandela

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newsbriefs All Soul’s Metaphysical Chapel on the Move Worship Services Starting at Life in Balance in August

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ev. Alma Swartzwelder, pastor of All Soul’s Metaphysical Chapel, is happy to announce that Sunday worship services will be held at the Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, in Little River, beginning August 3. All those interested are invited to join the 10:30 a.m. healing and 11 a.m. worship services each Sunday. The Life in Balance Center is located at 4347 Big Barn Drive, just north of North Myrtle Beach in the Big Barn Center at Nixon’s Crossroads (Route 90 and Sea Mountain Highway).

For more information, call Rev. Alma Swartzwelder at 843-347-6261 or visit AllSoulsMC.org.

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Springbank Retreat for EcoSpirituality and the Arts Fall Programs

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elf-awareness through contemplation of nature is the theme of upcoming fall programs at Springbank Retreat.

Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education and the arts for more than 50 years.

In September, a Contemplative Retreat and T’ai Chi Chih will be presented by Springbank staff members Trina McCormick and Theresa Linehan. Each morning begins with the centering prayer, entering into the richness of silence.

The spiritual practice of t’ai chi chih movements will follow, inviting stability and balance for the day. No experience with t’ai chi chih is needed.

Exploration of Native American spirituality and tradition is a way of connecting with the natural world and one’s higher power. Kathy McGrogan and Dot Goodwin will present a 12-Step Women’s Retreat in September, with a focus on enhancing prayer and meditation through Prayer Lodge, sage blessings, drumming and the sacred pipe ceremony.

The facilitators bring many years of interest in Native American spiritual practices and counseling.

A weeklong retreat, Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds and Hearts, is designed to bring together the spiritual and psychological aspects of women’s lives. Marriage and family counselor Margie Hosch will lead. Participants will develop a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression and prayer.

In October, Native American-style flute player Cerantha Corley will lead Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Native Flute. Participants will be able to let their souls speak through flute playing and expressive painting. A writer and painter, Corley uses flute playing for balance and healing. The Springbank staff will present Pottery and Native Spirituality to share the ancient wisdom of Native Americans and experience Prayer Lodge and Spirit Quest while learning ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. Spirit Quest is a deeply prayerful and insightful experience.

Program fees include lodging and meals. For more information, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, 843-382-9777, or visit SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, next page.

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Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

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esearch published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day.

Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/ sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group.

In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimenopausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months.

The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed improvements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

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Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children

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esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study.

The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later.

Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents.

Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

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hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 AfricanAmerican boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families.

Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition.

Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

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ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber.

The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension.

Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months. The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

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

Dirty Waters

Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger

Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways.

“All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year.

On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

True Grit

Why Persistence Counts

The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed

by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points.

“The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children.

Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity).

A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success.

A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

Find the complete report at AmericanFitnessIndex.org.

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Cycling Rx

Doctors Order Up a Bike for Patients The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal.

According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help.

“Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

Source: The Atlantic Monthly

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Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes.

Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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Simple Device Provides Safe Water in Africa The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute.

The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

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actionalerts Dangerous Influx Gas Pipeline Pumps Radioactive Radon into Homes In New York City, the Spectra gas pipeline that went online in 2013 is delivering more than just energy-efficient, clean-burning natural gas from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. It’s also piping radioactive radon gas that’s contaminating commercial and residential boilers, ovens, stoves, dryers and water heaters at 30 to 80 times baseline levels—well above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe level for radiation exposure.

According to Dr. Sheila Bushkin-Bedient, with the University of Albany, New York, “While it may be possible to remove other components of raw natural gas such as ethane, propane, butane and pentanes at natural gas processing centers, it’s not possible to remove radioactive substances such as radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause among smokers and indirect (secondhand) smokers.”

The Spectra conduit is one of hundreds of pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure projects across the country being quickly approved by the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission.

Citizens should demand that elected officials connect the dots and halt the uncontrolled rush to drill new sites regardless of safety concerns and let them know people are alarmed by the possibility of radioactive gas entering their communities.

To learn more, visit MariasFarmCountryKitchen.com/radon-gas.

Help Campaign for Naturopath Licensure in S.C. In a recent study of older Americans, 75 percent of those surveyed said they would prefer that their doctor use natural therapies first, such as improved diet, exercise or natural supplements, before prescribing higher-risk drugs or surgery. Although this study was with a select population, it reflects a sizeable group of Americans seeking qualified practitioners to guide them in the appropriate use of diet and lifestyle in the management of their care. A specialized field of primary care medicine called naturopathic medicine may offer a viable solution to the demand.

Licensed naturopathic physicians— graduates of a four-year in-residence post-graduate medical school—emphasize creating a more informed and involved population by focusing on prevention and personal responsibility for health. The methods of care involve implementation of well-researched and science-based dietary and lifestyle prescriptions that promote greater health and well-being. Naturopathic medicine is considered noninvasive and low risk.

Seven schools in North America are accredited by the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges, including Bastyr University, in the Seattle, Washington, area and National College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon. However, in two states, South Carolina and Tennessee, the practice is illegal. In several states, naturopathic physicians are licensed, while in most states they are not.

Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week was officially declared by the U.S. Congress last year and is now observed annually during the first week of October. Congressional Resolution 221, which recognizes the special week, brings awareness to the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe and effective medical and health treatment, as well as an alternative to higher-cost traditional medical care. Through the observance of Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week, Americans are encouraged to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing and treating chronic and acute illnesses. The desire for medically trained naturopathic physicians is on the rise in South Carolina and nationally.

In light of the increasing rates of diet and lifestyle disease in South Carolina, it’s time to consider how South Carolinians can have legal and licensed access to this safe and effective option for care. With the healthcare challenges we are facing in South Carolina, the time is now to get informed and get active.

To find out more about naturopathic medicine or to get involved, visit the South Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians at scanp.org, or American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANMC) at Naturopathic.org. To learn more about naturopathic accreditation, visit aanmc.org.

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We can prescribe—and reward—ourselves with one of the following mini-vacations, whether it’s a trip to a green spa if we’re stressed or a hike in a park or the woods if we’ve been sedentary.

Summer Mini-Getaways

Green Travelers Recharge at Spas, Parks and Vineyards

by April Thompson

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arving out time from crammed calendars for a week or more away from home can pose such a hurdle that more than half of all American workers forfeit hard-earned vacation days every year. Sometimes a long weekend in an inspiring locale is all we need to recharge our batteries.

Short vacations invite welcome rest and relaxation and are often more sustainable, according to Gary Diedrichs, publisher of the online Green Traveler Guides (GreenTraveler-

Guides.com). “Airplanes pollute more than any other form of travel. When you take shorter trips by other means, whether bicycle or a hybrid rental car, you’re way ahead environmentally,” says Diedrichs, whose family enjoys road-tripping in an old Mercedes converted to run on recycled vegetable oil.

For families, short, sweet trips are also easier to do with the kids in tow. “It’s also an opportunity for parents to reinforce that living sustainably isn’t just something you do at

Travel on tracks to trails. Leave behind stressful traffic and uninspiring highway views by hopping a train to a nearby state or national park. Riders can venture through a variety of terrains without leaving their seats. Amtrak reaches more than 237 national parks and monuments (AmtrakToParks. com), many of which offer stunning backdrops for outdoor music festivals.

A rail-to-park adventure can rekindle old friendships with faraway, but not forgotten friends. Draw a circle encompassing everyone’s location and pick a park within the perimeter as the meet-up spot, distributing the travel burden equally. Agree beforehand which friends bring which essential camping equipment, food and other provisions so that everyone travels light. Traversing trails is a fun, bonding experience.

Go farm to fork. Escape city crowds, live bucolic fantasies and learn about sustainable agriculture during a farm stay. Organic family farms across the country offer overnight accommodations to supplement farming incomes and connect with local consumers.

Farm life is about simple pleasures, like waking to a rooster’s call and then digging into a farm-fresh breakfast of free-range eggs, accompanied by homemade bread, cheese, jam and honey.

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Afterwards, stroll an apple orchard or fragrant field of lavender. Most farms allow guests to pitch in with the chores, maybe feeding chickens, milking cows, picking cherries or making yogurt. Find a place nearby at FarmStayUS.com.

Renew your spirit. Reconnect with your faith or explore a new spiritual calling with a short stay at a retreat center.

Some furnish structured guided sessions, such as vipassanã Buddhism’s silent retreats, at which participants sit in meditation eight hours a day without access to media or other distractions. Other centers assist guests in creating self-directed retreats tailored to personal goals.

Grounds often feature sacred spaces like labyrinths or meditation gardens, providing an inspiring environment to contemplate one’s spiritual journey.

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comprehensive listing of possibilities conducive to every spiritual persuasion, from Anglican to Zen, across the country and worldwide.

Taste the terroir. A long weekend amidst vineyards can be a refreshing way to simultaneously explore the countryside and refine our wine palate. Along with tastings, some vintners provide tours of their vineyards and cellars, including insights into the characteristics of local terroirs that give each vintage its distinctive taste.

Some also have bed and breakfast inns onsite, eliminating the need for a designated driver.

The site WineriesByState.com lists domestic wineries in all 50 states; KennUncorked.com provides information about biodynamic and organic winemakers.

Pamper your body. Visiting a green destination spa is a soothing way to detox from stress while indulging in corporeal treats like a hot stone massage,

aromatherapy treatment or rose petal bath. Green spas use natural products such as unbleached organic linens and botanically derived oils, which are gentler on skin.

Most practice sustainability in other areas as well, such as water management, energy use and waste reduction.

Search for the perfect getaway treat at GreenSpaNetwork.org.

Numerous farms, spas, parks and vineyards are waiting to be explored; many nearby that we may overlook draw visitors from around the world. “Local travel gives us a chance to dig more deeply into the places that surround us,” says Diedrichs. “We can have fun playing tourists in our own backyards and support sustainable, local businesses we discover along the way.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Waldorf

Schools that Rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths

by Sandra Murphy

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close studentteacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support.

All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

Montessori

At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multiplication and division, they’re prepared.”

The school is located in a food

desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like.

Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen.

The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds.

The school is free of charge to Balti-

Waldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly.

“On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather.

Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography.

Second-graders work in threehour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative.

Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer.

The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong.

The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarteracre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months.

Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on

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water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

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Materials provided include instructor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities. “It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

Un-Schooling

Un-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a commoncore, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

Children at Wisconsin’s Montessori School of Waukesha learn to baste; spoon beans or rice from bowls; cut paper, draw, paint or paste cutouts; and sew or embroider using a three-finger grip.

It strengthens the muscles they will need later to practice writing skills.

Online Tutorials

“There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting.

Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades.

“It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon.

Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember.

Waldorf on the Grand Strand and Beyond

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he Waldorf education model was introduced almost 100 years ago by Rudolf Steiner in Germany. It’s different in its approach, as it is designed to meet the child at each age/stage of his or her physical, emotional and social development. Lessons are taught through stories, art and music, as well as hands-on experience. The children are surrounded with opportunities for expressing themselves through creative outlets. Daily singing, poems and movement games are part of the curriculum.

Importance is placed on the process and thinking outside the box rather than on testing and memorization.

For those that live in an area with no Waldorf School, like here on the Grand Strand, homeschooling with Waldorf-inspired methods has become very popular. For most, it becomes a lifestyle of living a simpler environment of natural materials and playthings, limited media for young children, daily play outside in nature and establishing a harmonious

daily balance. Children are encouraged to help with household chores.

They learn to bake and sew right alongside their parents, acquiring many useful life skills.

There are many online resources available to help families that want to bring Waldorf to their children. The website TheWaldorfConnection.com offers trainings, courses, tutorials to help those just getting started have a tangible plan to follow, and serves homeschooling families all over the world.

Donna Ashton, of Pawleys Island, who is the founder and CEO of The Waldorf Connection, comments on her almost-12-year-old twin girls she has been homeschooling since they were 4: "I am amazed at how well-rounded and confident they are. They have so many skills at such a young age; it boosts their self-esteem and opens their imaginations to unlimited possibilities."

For more information, call Donna Ashton at 843-608-1318 or visit TheWaldorfConnection.com.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen.

Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health.

Super-Immunity for KIDS Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health

by Lisa Turner

We’d love it if our kids had fewer sick days away from school, but what if by bolstering their immune systems now, we could also protect them from serious diseases going forward?

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uring childhood, when the immune system is still developing, there’s a great opportunity to set the stage for improved health and resilience,” says Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician and nutritional researcher in Flemington, New Jersey, and author of Disease-Proof Your Child. “A healthy diet and lifestyle can help kids avoid common childhood illnesses like colds, ear infections and allergies, as well as ensure greater resilience against disease later in life.”

Focus on High-Quality Foods

Fruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immuneboosting fruits. For veggies, eat more

dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman.

Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine. Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says.

Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and airpopped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips and baby carrots for dipping.

Pinpoint Allergies

Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist. “Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

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Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection.

Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries. Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity.

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ticularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibioticresistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes

Stay in the Sun

“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal influences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

Let ’em Get Dirty

“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association.

Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which

“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says.

“Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vitamin D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

Laugh Out Loud

“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.”

Lisa Turner is a Colorado-based health writer.

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Cures in the Kitchen Dr. Mark Hyman Is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

by Judith Fertig

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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?

In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets.

The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists.

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They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

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tion, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s.

As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?

The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security.

In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

For more information on Fed Up, visit FedUpMovie.com.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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SEAFOOD Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides

by Judith Fertig

We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. How do we know which fish and shellfish are safe to eat and good for ocean ecology?

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he best approach is to choose seafood carefully. Oil spills, waste runoff and other environmental disasters can compromise the quality of seafood with toxic contaminants like mercury and other heavy metals and industrial, agricultural and lawn chemicals. These pollutants can wash out from land to sea (and vice versa). As smaller fish that have eaten pollutants are eaten by larger ones, contaminants accumulate and concentrate. Large predatory fish like swordfish and sharks end up with the most toxins.

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The truth is that no one fish can be seen as a sustainability darling, because if it is, it’s sure to be overfished. ~ DailyFinance.com MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org.

Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abundant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

Choices Good for Us

To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly.

If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance

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consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants.

Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month.

(Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future.

“My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eating,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

Retail Ratings

Some retailers also provide details on their seafood sourcing. Whole Foods, for example, offers complete traceability of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores. Their fish, wild-caught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter.

Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earth’s water resources viable.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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SUPERB SEAFOOD According to Seafood Watch and the Harvard School of Public Health, the Super “Green” list includes seafood with low levels of mercury (below 216 parts per billion [ppb]) and at least 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

The Best in July 2013

n Atlantic mackerel (purse seine, U.S. and Canada) n Freshwater Coho salmon (tank system farms, U.S.) n Pacific sardines (wild-caught) n Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska) n Salmon, canned (wild-caught, Alaska) The “honorable mention” list includes seafood that contains moderate amounts of mercury and between 100 and 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3s. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

More Healthy Choices

n Albacore tuna (troll- or pole-caught, U.S. or British Columbia) n Sablefish/black cod (Alaska, Canadian Pacific)

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AUGUST 1-31 Shanti Yoga New Client Special. $30 for 30 days.

Shanti Yoga welcomes practitioners of all levels from all backgrounds of yoga. Drop into any class in the month of August and begin your month pass for only $30. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Psychic Fair–10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, energy healing, Tarot cards, Angel cards, Reiki, past life readings, essential oils, infused chakra candles, & more. New vendors. Find unusual incense, smudging supplies, inspirational items, metaphysical books. $1 admission. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 “Open the Gift” w/Guest Speaker Susan Boles, LUT−11am. Unity Celebration Service. Music with the Unity band. Community Potluck right after Sunday service. Vegan and/or vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome. Love offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

“Open the Gift” Lightshop w/Susan Boles 1:304pm. Experience more profoundly the presence of whatever the Divine is to you at this moment: Light, Christ, Spirit, Angel, Avatar, Great Mystery, Ascended Master. Experience in a tangible, unforgettable way the Divine’s flow through you, as you.

Suggested donation: $22. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Empower the Divine Feminine Within w/Annie Kaufman–6:30-8:30pm. Are you ready to live the most Authentic You? Find your ceiling of limitations and release those things that block you from receiving. Access Your Inner Divine Self. $35 per person. Bring a friend for $30 each Pre-registration RSVP Required. Holistic Health and Healing Center of Myrtle Beach, 1601 Oak Street, Unit 207, Myrtle Offices Complex, Myrtle Beach, 636-524-9188, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com, HeavenlyWorkers.com.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6 Hay Time Monthly Meetup w/Kristi Thompson, Certified Heal Your Life® Facilitator−10am-Noon.

(1st Wed) A discussion group based on a variety of metaphysical topics by Hay House Publishing authors. Info: HayHouse.com, Kristi, 843424-8317, kthompson@trilogylifeservices.com. $10. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Message Circle (Contacting the Other Side) w/ Psychic Lisa Ann−7-9pm. $35, Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, 7199 Beach Dr SW, #4, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Pinecone Topiary w/Ashley Fooy−9:30am-2pm.

Learn how to transform ordinary pinecones into beautiful art. All materials needed will be supplied.

You can return home with a beautifully constructed pinecone topiary. A deli lunch and tour of the garden are included. Limited to the first 18 people Cost: $35. Moore Gardens, 100 New Zion Rd, Lake City. Info: Ashley at foashley@umich.edu, MooreFarmsBG.org/events/.

Acupuncture w/Zen Den Go−10-11am. Sliding scale $17-$35. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop 7199 Beach Dr SW, #4, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

Rockquest w/Sharon Willick–11-3pm. Crystals are beautiful and invaluable tools for awakening and transformation. Learn about crystals, minerals and gemstones their various properties and how working with them can raise your vibration & enhance your everyday and environment. Crystalist of Gifu Art Xchange answers questions in an open and casual setting where you can handle and examine the stones. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop at Silvercoast Marketplace, 7199-4 Beach Dr, SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 843-457-9503, Facebook.com/Gifu Art Xchange.

Reiki 2 Training–1:30-6:30pm. Distance healing, and the use of symbols. Requires 6 mo of practice of Reiki level1. The use of crystals and symbols will help to deepen the treatments and provide the practitioner with more tools. Reiki Crystal, manual, Level 2 Reiki attunement & certification. $200. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Tonglen Meditation Workshop w/Anna Kowalczyk–1:30-3:30pm. To know compassion for others we must have compassion for ourselves.

Tonglen is a meditation practice for opening our hearts to ourselves. Anna guides us through this beautiful meditation practice. $20 members, $25 non-members. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, sign up online at InletYogaStudio.com.

Intuitive Readings & Mini Healings w/Annie Kaufman–2-5pm. Have a reading and/or a mini healing of the Akashic Record. Special discounted

classifieds BUSINESS FOR SALE FULL SERVICE PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC and Wellness Center for sale in Charleston. Fully staffed. Turnkey sale that includes all furniture, fixtures and equipment.

Excellent owner cash flow. Call 843-535-5712 for more details.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GET IN THE BEST SHAPE of your life and make money while doing it. I am looking for a few driven people who desire to change themselves and be greater than their present situation.

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EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING SALES person needed. Are you into the healthy living sustainable culture?

If you love NA, and enjoy meeting people, this could be for you. Commission for ad sales, work your own hours, mostly from home and outcalls.

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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be subjects for Chios or Reiki healing classes from supervised students. Renee, 843- 241-0609, Indigo Spa, 1601 Oak St #207.

afternoon. Must schedule an appt. to reserve your time. $20/20 min sessions, RSVP req. Spa Indigo, 1601 Oak St, #207, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636524-9188. HeavenlyWorkers.com, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com.

Full Moon Drum Circle w/Mary Roberts & Shaman Craig Talbot−7-9pm. Join in the fun & feel the beat. Bring your drums, tambourines, noise makers, or whatever you have. Share rhythm and get in tune with each other, form a group consciousness, entrain and resonate, and to become one. Donation: $5. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River.

843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Celebration Service “Revival & Thrival!” w/ Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Angel Light Initiation w/Annie Kaufman–1-4pm.

Angel Light Healing will balance, purify & integrate your energy centers, open & align all your physical & etheric bodies with the Angelic Realms.

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white sheet, 2 pillows, a blanket and bottled water.

Recommended love offering: $10-$30. RSVP req.

Spa Indigo, 1601 Oak St, #207, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188. HeavenlyWorkers.com, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 Qigong w/Dan Landis−5:30-6:30pm. (2nd & 4th Mon ea mo.) Beginner’s Qigong class, a Taoist practice of subtle movements, breathing, stretching and activating the energy meridians within the body. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Develop Your Intuition: Identifying Your Natural Abilities Through Exploration w/Annie Kaufman–6:30-8:30pm. Fun group and individual exercises to develop your natural intuitive abilities.

Practice and experimentation will increase your talent. $35/workshop, bring a friend: $30 each. RSVP req. Spa Indigo, 1601 Oak St, #207, Myrtle Offices Complex. 636-524-9188. HeavenlyWorkers.com, SpiritualAnnie@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 “Sleep Challenges” Lunch & Learn w/Inlet Nutrition−Noon-1pm. Find the solutions to the onset of sleep and the duration of sleep so that you feel great in the morning. Limited seating. Lunch will be served. Bring a friend and receive a free gift! Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet.

Seating limited: RSVP to Linda at 843-424-9586.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 A Weekend of Sassy Soul Revival–5-6:30pm. A time to re-new body, mind and spirit at ChaCha & Lesta Sue’s fun and healthy food café, vegan and/ or vegetarian. $10 per person. Taking the first 50 to sign up. Call Charlene: 843-238-8516. Following, at 7-9pm, music, thoughts for reviving the soul, fun, & fellowship w/musicians: Rev. Dale Worley, ‘Georgia’ Kyle Shiver and the Myrtle Beach Unity ‘Unitic’ Band. Coffee-house atmosphere with music blending Gospel, Jazz, R & B, New Thought.

Suggested donation: $25 Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Ovis Hill Farm Day–10am-3pm. Visit the farm in Timmonsville and see where your food comes from. See the animals and garden, and learn about the farm, feed baby animals, do puzzles or games, etc. (3rd Sat ea mo) Shop at the store or just visit.

Admission is free, includes snack. Must get free ticket at any Ovis Hill farm market or email/call charlie@ovishillfarm.com or 843-992-9447. Report at farm store when you arrive. Directions and details at OvisHillFarm.com.

Psychic Fair–10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, energy healing, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Reiki, past life readings, essential oils, infused chakra candles, & more. New vendors. Find unusual incense, smudging supplies, inspirational items, metaphysical books. $1 admission. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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DoTerra Essential Oil 101 Workshop w/ Terry Shelley-Krassin & Elizabeth Feldman–1:304:30pm. Essential oils have been used for aromatherapy for centuries. They are also natural, chemical alternatives for several over-the-counter medicines, cosmetics, household cleaners and more Learn to incorporate essential oils into your every day beauty routine and replace some of the harsh products under your sink and in your medicine cabinet. $10 members, $15 non-members. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, sign up online at InletYogaStudio.com.

Meditation, Healing, Music, Drum Circle w/ Kyle Shiver−3-5pm. Bring your drum to join in the drum circle. Love Offering. Community Potluck follows at 5:30-6:30pm. Locals please bring extra as we will be having out of town guests. After the potluck we’ll have more music that sings to your soul: bring your drum and your voice. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Celebration Service w/Guest Speaker Rev. Dale Worley, Unity of Savannah–11am. Guest Musicians perform: Rev. Dale Worley and ‘Georgia’ Kyle Shiver. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Energy Healing - Spiritquest Meetup for Your Soul w/Psychic Lisa Ann−7:30-8:30pm. Free.

Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, 7199 Beach Dr SW, #4, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 845-355-8022, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 “Sleep Challenges” Lunch & Learn w/Inlet Nutrition−Noon-1pm. Find the solutions to the onset of sleep and the duration of sleep so that you feel great in the morning. Limited seating. Lunch will be served. Bring a friend and receive a free gift! Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet.

Seating limited: RSVP to Linda at 843-424-9586.

GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com Intenders of the Highest Good Monthly Meetup & Potluck w/Janet Hosmer, PhD−6-8pm. A worldwide grassroots phenomenon started 12 years ago on Hawaii by four friends, spread throughout the globe. In an Intenders Circle you're shown how to set your intention to have that which you desire come to you. In the Circle, we support and help one another to become as clear as possible in our words and our thoughts so that we can live our lives to the fullest. Bring a snack or covered dish if possible. Meeting is free, donations appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner and Executive Director, Life in Balance Center leads. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 Tibetan Singing Bowls−A Night of Healing−79pm. $30. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop 7199 Beach Dr SW, #4, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Intro to Mandala’s - Color your way to Healing−10am12pm. $25. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, 7199 Beach Dr SW, #4, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 910-444-2229, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

Reiki 1 Training–1:30-6:30pm. Healing techniques for the self, others & pets. Includes History of Reiki, the Chakras and stages of consciousness, hand positions, breathing techniques and meditation. Will have time to practice and ask questions.

Includes manual, level I attunement and Reiki 1 certification. $175. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Celebration Service “Healing Fears/Creating Miracles” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Posture Clinic - Backbends & Inversions w/ Maribeth MacKenzie–1:30-4:30pm. Using the postures of the Ashtanga Primary Series, will break down backbends and inversions so that you learn the posture variation and modifications that are right for your body. Can be intimidating unless you know how to approach them from a place of where your body is now. The therapeutic qualities benefit all. $25 members, $30 non-members. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, sign up online at InletYogaStudio.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Qigong w/Dan Landis−5:30-6:30pm. (2nd & 4th Mon ea mo.) Beginner’s Qigong class, a Taoist practice of subtle movements, breathing, stretching and activating the energy meridians within the body. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 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. $5 min donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Aura Photography & Readings w/Rev- Renee' Lewis B- Msc, RT(R)(M)(MR), CCMT, CRMT– 11am-3pm. Paranormal Alley at 315 Main St in Conway 843-248-0330, hosts Renee’ Lewis for readings, photos and aura photography. Special event pricing. Rene: 843-241-0609. t2star.rl@ gmail.com.

Monthly North End Drum Circle w/Mary Roberts & Shaman Craig Talbot−7-9pm. Bring your drums, tambourines, noise makers, or whatever you have that makes noise. Share rhythm and get in tune with each other; form a group consciousness; entrain and resonate and to become one. Donations appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Celebration Service “Visionaries & Cultural Creatives” w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−11am. All are welcome. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

lookingforward SEPTEMBER 12-14 Contemplative Retreat & T’ai Chi Chih w/Trina McCormick & Theresa Linehan. Retreat into the quiet of nature and your own soul. Spend some uninterrupted time on 80 acres of wooded trails and natural beauty. Each morning begins with Centering Prayer, entering into the richness of silence. The spiritual practice of T’ai Chi Chih movements will follow, inviting stability and balance for the day.

No experience is necessary. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals.

843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Rockquest w/Sharon Willick–11-3pm. Crystals are beautiful and invaluable tools for awakening and transformation. Learn about crystals, minerals and gemstones their various properties and how working with them can raise your vibration & enhance your everyday and environment. Crystalist of Gifu Art Xchange answers questions in an open and casual setting where you can handle and examine the stones. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop at Silvercoast Marketplace, 7199-4 Beach Dr, SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 843-457-9503, Facebook.com/Gifu Art Xchange.

Unity Vision Golf Classic - Moorland at Legends Golf Resort, Myrtle Beach. One of the top courses and most challenging in the country. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hope House of Myrtle Beach, a non-profit organization supporting homeless high school students seeking their diplomas.

For info and to register: Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SEPTEMBER 19-21 12-Step Women’s Retreat w/Kathy McGrogan & Dot Goodwin. A weekend retreat designed to explore Native American Spirituality as a way to connect with one’s Higher Power. Experiences will include sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming, and sacred pipe. Open to members of any 12-step program. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $195 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

SEPTEMBER 22-27 Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds & Hearts w/Margie Hosch. An integrative retreat designed to bring together the spiritual and psychological aspects of our lives. Women who participate will develop a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer, and silence. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree.

Saturday. $675 fee includes lodging and meals.

ongoingevents sunday Unity Christ Church Sunday Morning Circle w/ Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee–9:30-10:30am.

Metaphysical Studies, Spiritual DVDs with dialog.

Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

All Soul’s Metaphysical Chapel Sunday Services w/Rev. Alma Swartzwelder−10:30am Healing Service, 11am Worship Service. Contact Rev. Swartzwelder at 843-347-6261 with questions. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Unity Christ Church Celebration Service w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Guests–11am service. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music by the Unity Band. Youth programs ea Sun, Bookstore open 10am-1pm. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. In Peace Chapel after the regular service.

Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Vinyasa Yoga Basics w/Charlotte−1-2pm. Perfect for students new to yoga or new to Shanti Yoga Studio. Will move at a slower place and will place an emphasis on understanding the poses. Drop in or use your class pass. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

monday Nia “Light” w/Mary Tyler−9:30am. Nia is a nonimpact fun and aerobic workout, connecting body, mind and spirit. Nia combines 9 different fitness forms to empower people of all ages, fitness levels, sizes and shapes to move their bodies. Led by licensed Nia Instructor and Reiki Master. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB, marytyler@sc.rr.com, 843-839-9636.

Yoga Hour–Hatha/Vinyasa w/Dawn DiVita–9:3010:30am. Creative flow, safe alignment, warms you from the inner core out. Holding longer or moving with breath, will open heart, still mind, and balance.

Modifications offered to challenge you at your level. $12 walk-in or class pass accepted. Yoga DiVita at Pkwy Plaza 2126 Hwy 9E, #G2, Longs.

843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

Tapping for Weight Loss & Body Consciousness w/Janet Hosmer, PhD−1-2:30pm. (wk 4 thru-7 of 7wk course) Tapping utilizing Emotional Freedom Technique. Interactive audio presentation with a daily meditation with Jessica. Become aware of, identify and connecting with the whys of it all, to activate your body’s meridian points, clear emotional blockages and end self-sabotaging behaviors to overcome the obstacles. Free, donations appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

girdle. Concludes with restorative yoga to prepare the body for rest. All levels. Drop in $15 or class pass. 3901 N Kings Hwy, #20A, MB, 843-4675444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.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, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com.

Law of Attraction Ministries w/Dr. Stan Gravely– 7-9pm. Discover your true potential in life through education, motivation, inspiration, and edification.

Will encourage you to evolve, grow and expand and awaken to your true self apart from the codes, rules, regulations and dogma of religion. Awaken and discover who you are, be tuned in and turned to your full potential. Drop in. Donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

tuesday Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM & PM classes. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional lessons, free metabolism test, more.

New classes beginning early Sep. $35 to join. 12 wk program, ongoing registr. Cash prizes (top 3 losers, inch loss winner) awarded at the end of the challenge. Ongoing classes and registration. Rules in place for accountability. Murrells Inlet. Linda: 843-424-9586, GrandStrandBiggestLoser.com.

Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am.

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.

Doterra Oil Class at Modern Cleansing−Noon.

Free class to learn how natural oils can help you send your kids back to school healthier. Learn how to use essential oils to ward off colds, earaches, and bring down a fever in 5 minutes. RSVP or call for info: 843-828-4665. Modern Cleansing Wellness, 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. mydoterra.com/bbgood.

Hot Vinyasa Yoga w/Dawn−6:30-7:30pm. An all levels practice with options for advanced students and modifications for those who need it. Room is heated. Drop ins welcome. $15 or class passes accepted. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

New Iyengar Yoga Level I-II w/Karyl Tych, certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher−6:30-8pm. Mixed level class will include core, foundational poses, challenging poses, such as backbends, balances and inversions. $15 drop in or $96 for 8 wk session.

Live Oak Yoga Studio, 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB, 843 340-9642, LiveOakYogaStudio.com.

Vinyasa/Yin/Restorative w/Laura–6:30-8pm.

Begins with vinyasa and transitions to yin poses with a focus deep within the pelvis and shoulder

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wednesday Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MI. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.

Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine.

Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. 843-424-9586.

Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm.

Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as unique gift items.

Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:45 pm. Based on The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov. Love Offering.

Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market-MB w/Charlie Caldwell–3-7pm. clean and healthy products from a network of local SC farmers: Pasture raised and grass fed milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 714 8th Ave N, MB, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service–5:306:30pm. Meditative music, silence, brief readings, meditation. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

New Iyengar Yoga Level I w/Karyl Tych, certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher−5:30-6:30pm. Appropriate for students new to yoga or returning to yoga.

Iyengar is known for its emphasis on correct alignment and clear methodical instruction. $12 drop in or $80 for 8 wk session. Live Oak Yoga Studio, 9904A N Kings Hwy, MB, 843 340-9642, LiveOakYogaStudio.com.

Candlelight Vinyasa Yoga w/Maria−6:30-8pm.

Vinyasa practice with sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, arm balancing and inversions. All levels welcome, modifications are given. $15 or class passes accepted. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Oneness Blessing–6:30pm. (Except 1st Wed), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. 843-2388516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

thursday Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies by certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside. Penny, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol. com, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Bones For Life® w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−1011am. 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 a $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@ juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com.

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Grand Strand Edition

Metaphysical Morning Meetup−10:30am-Noon.

An enjoyable and uplifting gathering with likeminded seekers who laugh a lot. Share and grow, explore methodologies, tools and techniques to bring peace, expansion and wellness. Group driven and focused in safe, peaceful and welcoming environment.

Drop in, no registration is necessary. Starts with a meditation. Donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Yoga Hour–Vinyasa/Hatha w/Clair Liddle–10:4511:45am. Brings a creative flow, safe alignment, and warms from the inner core out. Holding longer or moving with breath, will open heart, still mind, and balance from head to toe. Modifications offered to challenge you at your level. $12 walk-in, class pass accepted. Yoga DiVita at Pkwy Plaza 2126 Hwy 9E, #G2, Longs. 843-283-2827, YogaDivita.com.

Gentle Vin y a sa Yo g a w /Ly n d say B ah n Trimble−11am-12:15pm. Help your body repair and work at your level and pace through a sequence of simple poses designed to align, stretch, strengthen and heal. For all bodies, ages & suitable for pregnant practitioners. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Asana Clinic w/Elise−Noon-1pm. Get a practice in while learning alignment. Alignment is everything.

A valuable practice for all levels. Each week explore a different pose from the vinyasa yoga system.

Drop ins welcome. $15 or class passes accepted.

Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm.

Brienes helped with the first printing of The Course in Miracles and established the first groups worldwide for CIM. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr. Info: 704-309-2415.

Vinyasa Yoga w/Amanda−6:30-7:30pm. Vinyasa practice with sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, arm balancing and inversions. All levels welcome, modifications are given. $15 or class passes accepted. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy 20-a, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

Meditation Class w/Psychic Lisa Ann−7:308:30pm. For beginners and pros alike. $10. Spiritquest Healing Center & Angel Gift Shop, Silver Coast Marketplace, 7199 Beach Dr, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 845-355-8022, LisaAnnUnlimited.com.

Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series w/ Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9-10:45am. Breath work and a powered up, traditional flow of postures and vinyasas linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowledge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Gentle Viny a sa Yo g a w /Ly n d say B ah n Trimble−11am-12:15pm. Help your body repair and work at your level and pace through a sequence of simple poses designed to align, stretch, strengthen and heal. For all bodies, ages & suitable for pregnant practitioners. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com, SecretLotusYoga.com.

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friday Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series w/ Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−9-10:45am. Breath work and a powered up, traditional flow of postures and vinyasas linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels with knowledge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Weight Management Seminar w/Dr.Yusuf (JP) Saleeby–10-11am. Learn what works, what doesn’t and what is a waste of money. With professional support, use science, not pills or fad diets, to manage your nutrition and balance your exercise precisely to achieve the healthiest and best weight.

Free. Priority Health, 675 Wachesaw Rd. Unit D, Murrells Inlet. Call ahead to reserve: 800-9658482, PriorityHealthSC.com.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market-NMB w/Charlie Caldwell–10am-1pm. Pasture raised and grass fed Milk and dairy products, organic veggies, honey, grains, soaps and more. 1st Ave. S, between City Hall and the new library, North Myrtle Beach. 843992-9447 OvisHillFarm.com.

Gen t le Vin y a sa Yo g a w /Ly n d s ay B ah n Trimble−11am-12:15pm. Help your body repair and work at your level and pace through a sequence of simple poses designed to align, stretch, strengthen and heal. For all bodies, ages & suitable for pregnant practitioners. $15 or class pass. Secret Lotus, 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

Fridays with Anna-Sound Therapy & Reiki w/Anna Barnett−2-4pm. Led by certified sound therapist, critical care nurse, Reiki practitioner with degree in social work. As an RN, saw patients treated by symptom instead of non-invasive holistic approach. $20 for ½ hour session. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

saturday Nia Class w/Mary Tyler−9:30am. Come dance your joy. A sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts for people of all shapes and sizes. Connects the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, MB, marytyler@sc.rr.com, 843-839-9636, NiaNow.com.

Saturday Specials for Readings & Healings w/ Life in Balance Spiritual Practitioners–10am-4pm.

No appt necessary. Walk-ins welcomed. Psychic & card readings, Reiki, past life readings & Angel messages. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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AGE-MANAGEMENT MEDICINE PRIORITY HEALTH

Yusuf (JP) Saleeby, M.D. 675 Wachesaw Rd. Unit D, Murrells Inlet 800-965-8482 Info.PriorityHealth@gmail.com

Specializing in Hypothyroidism and Bio-Identical hormone therapy for men and women. Offering alternatives to conventional drug therapy and utilizing the best of both traditional conventional medicine and complementary medicine. Accepting both cash and insurance patients. More information at PriorityHealthSC. com. See ad, page 31.

BODY TALK INDIGO SPA 1601 Oak St, Ste #207, MB Tom Palya, PT, CSCS, CBP 724-366-9813 BodyTalkMyrtleBeach.com

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

ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING

HEALTH COACH

REV. RENÉE LEWIS, B. Msc, CCMT, CRMT, RT(R)(M)(MR) Bio-Energy Field Therapist Aura Photography Chios Master Teacher Reiki Master Teacher Crystal Therapy Ordained Minister 843-241-0609 www.InnerLight-OuterLove.com

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios Energy Field Healing and Aura Photography Readings.

Renée is also a Reiki Master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings. Meets at Indigo Spa, in Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak St, Ste #207, MB

ENERGY HEALING & INTUITIVE MEDIUM REV. ANNIE KAUFMAN, RN

Myrtle Beach 636-524-9188 HeavenlyWorkers.com Facebook.com/SpiritualEndeavors

Annie Kaufman is an internationally known powerful healing facilitator. She's been trained in many modalities, including Akashic Record Clearing, Access Consciousness/ Bars, Reconnective Healing and the Reconnection, and others. It is Annie's deepest desire to assist people in releasing their blocks to moving forward and healing those things that prevent them from reaching their highest potentials.

She is an advocate of self-empowerment and feels strongly about giving people tools to take with them to do the conscious work that will help them move forward. Annie has been a nurse for 27 years, spent mostly in Home Care and Hospice. She was guided to move more into the healing arts as her intuitive abilities expanded. Annie is an empath and a medium. She has clairvoyant (clear seeing), clairsentient (clear feeling), claircognizant (clear knowing), clairaudient (clear hearing) and some clairessent (clear smelling) abilities. Meets at Indigo Spa, in Myrtle Beach at 1601 Oak St, Ste #207, MB

THE BE WELL COACH

Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well Leslie O'Neill 843-360-1140 TheBeWellCoach.com

Leslie O'Neill is a professional Health Coach with more than 15 years’ experience in the Health and Wellness Industry and Certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. As a Holistic professional, her approach is to look at how all areas of your life are connected and to help you achieve your health goals through practicing great nutrition and selfcare. She works with her clients to create a happy, healthy lifestyle in a way that is flexible, fun and rewarding. Her coaching programs are personalized for you, and together you both will bring balance back into your life. See ad, page 23.

HOMESCHOOLING, WALDORF THE WALDORF CONNECTION

Donna Ashton 843-608-1318 TheWaldorfConnection.com Facebook.com: The Waldorf Connection

Donna Ashton is the founder and CEO of The Waldorf Connection, an online resource that provides workshops, courses and training for homeschooling families all over the world. She is committed to delivering how-to guidance and support to moms seeking to educate their children in a Waldorf-inspired, conscious way. Donna offers mentoring, advice and resources to thousands of families worldwide. To get started with the very basics of homeschooling with Waldorf, download her Starter Waldorf Homeschool Kit. Her book, The Waldorf Homeschool Handbook, is a step-by-step introduction into how to homeschool with Waldorfinspired methods.

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.

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METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE, Giftshop & LIBRARY LIFE IN BALANCE SPIRITUAL CENTER

4347 Big Barn Center Little River 843-421-6717 LifeinBalanceCenter.org

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Life in Balance Inc. is a non-profit community center where you can find spiritual and metaphysical books and DVDs, meditation and mantra CDs, Josephine Wall greeting cards, exotic incense, smudging products, candles, or beautiful gemstone and chakra jewelry! The Center also provides an 800-title Metaphysical Library, offers over 20 educational and practical workshops each month, has monthly Psychic Fairs, hosts the Law of Attraction Ministries, and is honored to work with a family of psychics and healers ready to help you move forward on your path, enhance your life experience and facilitate your spiritual growth. See ad, page 17.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

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

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 16.

NUTRITIONIST & DIGESTIVE HEALTH Digestive Health Specialist Natures Naturals Wellness 817 2nd Ave N, North Myrtle Beach 843-249-4444

The human body’s starting point is a state of natural health, or homeostasis, and the body will always attempt to maintain this natural balance. Symptoms arise when the body cannot maintain homeostasis and yet a disease process is not yet present. As a certified nutritionist and natural health professional, Dale Hicks works with a proven system of identifying the source of her client’s problems (stress)—not just the effects (symptoms)—and provides suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate the stress, nourish the involved tissues, and improve waste elimination, which allows the body to restore its normal functions.

Her practice includes the use of specialty food enzymes (essential nutrients approved by the FDA as food supplements for more than 50 years) to aid

Grand Strand Edition

KENNETH LUX, PHD

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

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

SPIRITUAL HEALING AND MEDIATION STUART BAKER 508-737-6569

Spiritual healing can provide a powerful pathway to move forward from pain and blocks that hold you back. It can help you find new vision, clarity and freedom, and the means to take meaningful, positive next steps.

Stuart’s clients continually attest to remarkable results and surprising openings in their lives.

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and complement food digestion, absorption and elimination, which also includes supplemental natural herbs, vitamins and minerals for healing the stressed organs and tissues of the body. Hicks also incorporates live and dried blood cell analysis, natural detoxification processes, hatha yoga, and practical dietary changes in her practice.

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.

Her mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being.

She provides 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 the team! Training provided.

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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, Yin Yasa, Chair, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative. Our $5 Community class on Saturdays from 11:00-12:00pm benefits the Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet and is followed by a free Meditation class 12:00-12:30 pm . Our new summer classes include Wednesday 6am $5 Sunrise Beach Yoga, Wednesday 9:45-10:45 am $5 Community Class , Friday 7:45-8:45 am Slow Flow and Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga!

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

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

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

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

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

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga Vinyasa for all levels and body types 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, they offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me Yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

SHANTI YOGA

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A Myrtle Beach 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.

YOGA DIVITA

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

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

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

YOGA IN COMMON

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

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YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week.

They welcome all students— new or those returning to yoga. Their schedule is also great for those that want to practice daily. Visit their website or follow them on Facebook to keep up with their wellness gatherings and special events.

1-800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com

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