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Life can be full of some pretty serious business. As much as we at Natural Awakenings try to stay light and fun, this magazine seems to take a very somber perspective on the urgent issues of the day. Those who know me realize that my stoic moods often mirror the tone of the magazine, because I take the subject matter very seriously. We considered introducing a comic strip in Natural Awakenings, and while the one we reviewed was cute and very thought provoking, it might have evoked a smile, but never a snicker, guffaw or loud haaaw; no snorts or titters or horrific, silent, convulsive laughs that make tears stream and frighten children who suspect you are having heart trouble. Congress is hardly ever funny. Neither are funerals, for that matter. However, on occasion, I’ve heard people laugh during them, and they always look so guilty when a stifled laugh slips out; but, honestly, what a relief it is to all of us when they do. Hospitals and nursing centers are glum and totally miss the irony and humor of the circumstances, even when everyone is wandering around in gowns with their rear ends exposed. There is a therapy, called Laughter Yoga, that isn’t funny for the reasons you think: In regular yoga, when we—out of shape and wearing too-tight clothes— get into embarrassing postures, trying hard not to think about the now rumbling “taco gordito” we consumed in the car on the way to the studio, you’d think there’d be enough to laugh about then, but Laughter Yoga is just about the laughter itself, and what it does for you. I’ve been thinking about it, and I have been pondering very seriously that there is something very important concerning laughter. South Carolina is a pretty serious place, yet we managed to produce Stephen Colbert as one of our celebrity citizens, someone who actually did get Congress laughing, even during a congressional hearing, perhaps for the first time since the British left. He and others have managed to diffuse serious contentious debate with humor that makes even grumpy, old men running for political office chuckle. If South Carolina’s favorite son, Colbert, moderated the presidential debates, would they be punctuated with laughter and cheers? Could that thwart a war? Could the Middle East become a major source of humor? And could laughter help you heal, not just your spirit, but your body, with full-out shrieks of laughter that get you breathing and releasing stress? Among us “tree huggers,” maybe the “ooohhhmmm” in meditation should be replaced with “hee hee hee.” Can you “down dog” while chuckling? Can you make a raw foods platter look silly? And who doesn’t laugh when they see a Smart Car? Should we skip the drama at the movies and see the cartoons instead—not just the cute ones, but the ones that make us laugh till we cry, and feel just wonderful for days afterward? Do something silly every day this month, not just on Halloween, and see how everyone you meet brightens up regardless of the circumstances.

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newsbriefs Fourth Annual Fall Garden Festival Inlet Culinary Garden

o celebrate the Lowcountry's fall growing season, the Low Country Herb Society (LCHS) invites all to the Fall Garden Festival at Inlet Culinary Garden, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13, 8 am to 5 pm. LCHS members and the Inlet Culinary Garden staff will be on hand to answer questions about fall planting and herb gardening. A selection of food samplings showcasing the available herbs and vegetables will be offered with recipes and information on using and preserving herbs for culinary uses. Inlet Culinary will feature a bounty of plants for the fall and winter growing seasons. Shoppers can select from a wide variety of lettuces, vegetable, herb and fall flowering plants. A large selection of heirloom pumpkins, squash and gourds will also be available. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits the LCHS’ scholarship fund. For more info, contact LCHS at lchsnews@earthlink.net. Inlet Culinary Garden is at 5071 Hwy 17 Byp S, in Murrells Inlet, and can be reached at 843-357-1194. See ad, back page.

AD(H)D: First Do No Harm Free Seminar Oct. 27

et the real facts and solutions to your children’s emotional and learning issues related to AD(H)D, bipolar, depression, etc. On Oct 27, from 10:15 am to 1:45 pm, Dorothy Cassidy, MEd, will present her program 1st Do No Harm to Kids: Life-Affirming Choices. The free seminar, with lunchtime snacks included, will be at the new Carolina Forest Library, 2252 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach. The program stresses optimum nutritional, wellness and lifestyle choices before committing to potentially lifelong pharmaceutical treatment for children’s learning and behavioral challenges. For many years, Cassidy served on the board of directors for Mental Health America-Horry County Chapter (formerly Mental Health Association) and is on the advisory board of the Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education and Living, and also serves on the board of directors of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry. Nationally, statewide and locally, she has been giving presentations and seminars on issues and choices for mental health, especially those involving children, with personal appearances as well as on radio and television. Over a 37 year period, she primarily taught special education for all grade levels through adults, including incarcerated women. These presentations are given at her own expense and without compensation.

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Joining Cassidy is special guest John Fisher, DC, a practicing doctor of chiropractic with more than 30 years in service. He is the founder of the Balance Chiropractic Technique and utilizes Applied Kinesiology muscle testing for allergy elimination, nutritional health scans, and is a certified Neuro-Emotional Technique practitioner. He has the reputation as a trouble shooter in the healing community, and prides himself in his work with difficult cases. For more info, call 843-272-3432 or email dorothycas@ frontier.com. For directions to the new library, call 843-9155282. See ad, page 11.

Souper Supper Culinary Competition and Tasting Event Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Market Common

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ouper Supper” presented by the Myrtle Beach Chapter of American Culinary Federation on Sunday, Nov. 4, from noon to 3 pm, at Valor Park in the Market Common. The 17th annual Souper Supper is a popular culinary competition and tasting event that features more than 40 Grand Strand restaurants and chefs. All competitors will serve tasty samples of their favorite soup, along with bread, beverages and desserts provided by allied vendors and partners. Trophies will be awarded for people’s choice, judges’ choice and overall winner to the best competitor’s soup recipe. Proceeds from the event will benefit students at the Horry Georgetown Technical College and Academy for Technology and Academics with scholarships to further their culinary careers. Tickets can be purchased online at MyrtleBeachACF. com or at the door. Online tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, plus fees. Those getting advance tickets get special entry and a raffle ticket. Tickets purchased at the door on Nov. 4 are $12 for adults and $7 for children. For more info, for tickets or to suggest a restaurant to include, call Lee Zulanch at 843-477-1100, Benjamin’s Bakery, or email to benjaminsbakery@sc.rr.com.

Animal Rescue Fundraiser Friday, Oct. 26

f you have a special place in your heart for homeless and abandoned pets and strays, join with friends who share your concern at a fundraiser for local rescue organizations. The event is a dinner at the Greek restaurant Mykonos, 1002 29th Ave N, in Myrtle Beach, at 7 pm on Oct. 26. Tickets are $35, available through HelpingHandsGrandStrand.com, covering dinner and a beverage. There will be a raffle, silent auction, and presentations about local animal programs. A silent auction will offer a website and certificates for local events and services. Funds support P.A.C.T Rescue, Whiskers Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, and Juliet’s House. For more info, call 917-306-4205.

Carolina Power Yoga Moves to New Studio a Block from the Beach

arolina Power Yoga's (CPY) beautiful, new beach location, not far from the old, has a studio, boutique, social area and two large bathrooms. The larger yoga studio features special flooring with cushioned underlay, lots of natural light and palm tree views. CPY's boutique sells yoga attire, mats, props, jewelry, art, books, DVDs and more. The new address is 81 Hillside Dr N, in North Myrtle Beach. In celebration of the new and improved digs, during the entire month of October special discounts will be offered for passes, memberships, workshops and teacher trainings. Yoga teacher training faculty member Rachael Arabian leads a Diverse Workshop Retreat Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27. For more info and the full schedule, visit CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

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Ovis Hill Farm Fall Festival Oct. 27 and 28

he 12th Annual Fall Family Festival is back, with fun for kids and adults, especially those interested in natural farming and farm life. There will be sheep shearing, wool spinning, weaving with local artists, arts and crafts, butter making, animals to visit, wagon rides, and Border Collie working dog demonstrations. There will also be a fabulous meal prepared from the same wholesome foods sold at the farmers' markets. Volunteers are needed, so call soon to get on the roster. The address is 1501 Weaver St, in Timmonsville. For more info, visit OvisHillFarm.com. See ad, page 27.

“Flipping off Diabetes” Fundraiser Tire Flipping Strength and Speed Challenge

n Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 am, join teams of the Grand Strand’s strongest and fittest in a challenge of strength, flipping gigantic tractor tires in a relay race contest for the fastest time. Teams consist of four participants, and the top three teams earn trophies. Each team, sponsored by a local business, earns $400 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, SC/Palmetto Chapter. The goal is to have more than 12 teams, and donations to cover the fundraiser expenses. The contest is run by Jesse Yodice and the True Personal Training crew and held in the parking lot at the True Personal Training Studio adjacent to LifeQuest Swim and Fitness, 4390 Spa Dr, Little River. Also on the day of the event, there will be a raffle for a super prize, a fitness-climbing wall for the kids, and the True Smoothie Company will be up and operating to serve nutritious refreshments. Proceeds from smoothie sales are also

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donated to the charity program. For more info, contact Jesse Yodice at 843-602-3330. Visit True Personal Training on Facebook.

Gentle Yoga by Candlelight with Karley Lott

o embrace the fall's longer, darker evenings and to encourage the restoration of balance as the seasons change, Karley Lott, a Secret Lotus Yoga instructor, will be holding a Gentle Yoga by Candlelight session on Sunday, Oct. 21, 6 to 7:15 pm. This class is designed to restore balance and “quietude” (this is especially the case as many suffer from seasonal bouts of depression), with a gentle sequence of Hatha yoga poses. Treat yourself to an evening of relaxation with a yoga practice designed to release tension and promote inner peace. The practice, which will unite breath, body and mind, will conclude with yoga sleep (known as "yoga nidra"). The class will be $15 per person, and you must reserve space in advance. As a step in her path to wellness and balance, Lott recently returned from a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat in Jessup, GA. This was an intensive 10 hours per day traditional breath awareness meditation as taught and practiced by Buddha. Lott had begun her Hatha yoga practice in the spring of 2000 as a move to find a healthier exercise program. While yoga continued to improve her physical health, she opened herself up to the deeper teach-

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newsbriefs ing behind this practice. These teachings fostered lifestyle changes of mindfulness, which has included a daily asana and meditation practice, a change to a vegetarian diet, and a natural and more wholistic approach to her surroundings and her life. Over the years, Lott’s yoga practice continued to progress as she received her teacher certification from her teacher, Myrtle Beach yoga instructor Todd Geiser. Her wellness studies continue as she is currently pursing certification as a wholistic/Ayurveda practitioner. For more info, call 843-333-2656 and visit SecretLotusYoga.com.

Grand Strand Psychic Fair

ver wanted to find out about your past life, or wanted to see what your aura looks like? How about balancing out your energy through Reiki? Janet Hosmer, who has a PhD in metaphysical sciences, has recently opened up a nonprofit spiritual center over the summer that focuses on the metaphysical. “Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center is the only one of its kind on the Grand Strand,” says Hosmer. “We’ve had a lot of curious people come in so far, so we decided to hold a psychic fair to see if more people would like to try it out.” On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 am to 4 pm, an estimated 15 practitioners will show off their talents to visitors. Mediums, psychics, medical intuitives, tarot and angel card readings, numerology, past life readings, spirit guide readings, aura photography, reflexology, Reiki, etc., will be available for the curious to sample. Each practitioner will charge a small fee, and there is a $3 charge at the door that will go to the nonprofit. The fair will be held at Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, in Little River. For more info, call Janet Hosmer at 843-421-6717, visit LifeinBalanceCenter.org or email info@LifeinBalanceCenter. org. See ad, page 12.

Hip Hip Hooray Workshop

n Friday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 5 pm, come "get hip" with Heidi McGovern, a Feldenkrais practitioner, physical therapist and Bones for Life teacher, at the Possum Trot Rec Center in North Myrtle Beach, as she explores, with small and gentle mindful movements, the hip and its connection to the pelvis. Discover how the health of other parts of the skeleton affects the quality and enjoyment of walking. The class for new attendees is $40 and must be reserved by Nov. 5. McGovern attended the annual Feldenkrais conference in San Francisco in August. The topic this year was Embodying Neuroscience: The Feldenkrais Method in Human Development, Performance and Health. Top neuroscien-

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tists gave those in attendance valuable insights into how we learn, the power of thought, the challenge of changing nonproductive habits, and, most importantly, the power of movement and its effect on the brain. Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais’ work of somatic learning in human maturation was validated by the latest research in neuroscience. The lectures were coupled with five days of movement. For more info, call Heidi McGovern at 843-361-9436 or e-mail HeidiMcGov@Juno.com. See ad, page 13.

What’s Your Blood Pressure Up To?

anaging your blood pressure is a serious subject, and Inlet Nutrition hopes that you can benefit from the next Lunch & Learn workshop: Less Heart Disease. Bring your blood pressure into a normal range and keep it there. High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer.” If unchecked, high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, loss of vision and dementia, among other things. There are lifestyle choices that may reduce blood pressure into the healthy range, and some of them are no-brainers. Eight steps to a healthier blood pressure will be discussed at the Oct. 12 or 13 Lunch & Learn, from 11:30 am to noon, with tips you may find that can improve your health. The Inlet Nutrition Fit Club has begun, and “exercise regularly” is number one of the eight steps to lowering blood pressure. As humans, we’re designed to move! The fit club meets weekly under the Garden City Pier, Thurdays, 8:30 to 9:30 am, with a monthly guest instructor. All fitness levels are welcome, but you must preregister, and there is a $15 fee, which includes your T-shirt, recovery shake and hydrate drink. The rest is free. Losing just 5 pounds can reduce pressure on your heart. Get moving. For more info, contact Linda Sacchetti at Inlet Nutrition, 843-424-9586. See ad, page 27.

Fall and Winter Herbs and Composting Low Country Herb Society Meeting

he Low Country Herb Society (LCHS) will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 10 am, at St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, in Litchfield. The guest speaker will be Sue McKlary, from Inlet Culinary Garden. Sue will present a program on the variety of fall and winter herbs available, along with methods for natural composting. Membership in the (LCHS) is open to all throughout the area who have an interest in the cultivation and uses of herbs, and no experience is necessary. LCHS meets from September through May, but not all meetings are at St. Paul’s church. Annual dues are $20, which includes a quarterly newsletter. To join, come to the Oct. 9 meeting. For more info, visit LCHerbSociety.info or call 843-3333136. Also visit Low Country Herb Society on Facebook.

Fall at Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts

ife is a journey during which we add to the experience by learning new skills, exploring new ways of thinking, and being open to what comes along. 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. Invisible Excursions: A Compass for the Journey will be led by Rev. Jim Conlon, who will share his conviction that to live a full, creative life one must be open to the options that are offered to us. As we journey, we use maps to reveal destinations and beyond. Certified Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher Susan Pannier-Cass will present The Art of Mindful Living: A Path to Wholeness Through Yoga, where participants will learn gentle yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices that they can easily incorporate into their everyday lives. Awareness Through Writing: Expressing from the Heart will help participants awaken to a deeper awareness of their inner lives through expressive writing. It will be led by Mary Catherine Harris, a writer, teacher and counselor with experience as a news and features writer and columnist. During The Healing Oils of the Bible workshop, instructors Rosa Dolores Rodriguez and Theresa Linehan will explore oils mentioned in the Bible that were used to anoint and heal the sick. Participants will learn about essential oils that can be used for healing, cleansing and holy anointing for promoting daily health and vitality. Planting Seeds of Hope: Growing Your Own Vegetables, with Rita Wienken, who has more than 25 years of experience in growing organic vegetables, fruits and herbs and in teaching organic vegetable production, will lead this interactive workshop. It will look at the process of getting food from the field to the table and at what substances have either been sprayed on food or fed to the animals families eat at mealtime. Participants will explore these topics and learn how to build a 5- by 8-foot raised bed for growing their own food. Springbank staff members Trina McCormick and Linehan will lead Pottery and Native Spirituality. During this 11-day workshop, they will share the ancient wisdom of our Native sisters and brothers. Participants can experience Prayer Lodge and Spirit Quest and can create unique pottery using a hand-building technique and primitive firing process. Spirit Quest is a deeply prayerful and insightful experience, led by Grandmother June Perry, Wendy Kraus and Betsy Bowman. Prayer Lodge is an integral part of this experience. Perry is an elder, teacher, storyteller, artist and drum-maker. She travels the country sharing her Native wisdom, culture and spirituality. Kraus, who has received spiritual guidance from Native elders, assists her with educational and spiritual presentations. Bowman is an educator with more than 25 years of experience in drug and alcohol recovery. Native American elders have mentored her on her spiritual journey.

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A Drum-Making workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3 and 4. Participants must be registered by Oct. 15. They will learn to create a hand-held drum in the Native tradition. Linehan, who is of Mohican heritage, will lead the workshop. In addition to the workshop fee, participants will pay a materials fee of $110 for a large drum or $90 for a small drum. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, at 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 24.

Renee Lewis窶年ew Office and Open House

enee Lewis, CCMT, RMT, RT(R)(M)(MR)ARRT, has opened a new location in Myrtle Beach to serve clients and students in the central Strand area. Renee is an Aura photographer/reader, Usui Reiki master and teacher, Chiosﾂｮ master and teacher, and crystal healer. Renee is trained as a medical radiologic technician, and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios at various locations in the area, and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings. Join her at the new office on Oct. 31 for an open house celebration, with fun, food festivities and demonstrations. The new office is located in the Alternative Health Clinic building at 4810 North Kings Hwy, in Myrtle Beach. For more info, call 843-241-0609 or visit InnerLightOuterLove.com.

Eliminating Mercury with Alternative Health Clinic and DocMark Dentistry

r. Jack Markusen of DocMark General & Cosmetic Dentistry and Dr. Jin Li Dong at Alternative Health Clinic are now working together to help those who desire to get rid of toxic mercury in their dental fillings, bloodstream and bodies. Markusen, who operates a mercury-free dental care practice, is offering free consultations to new clients who want to discuss replacement of old mercury amalgam fillings with newer plastic fillings as a part of their comprehensive dental health program. As an adjunct to that dental care, Alternative Health Clinic, with Dong and Dr. Suzanne Swearengen, are offering programs in Myrtle Beach to educate clients and test for mercury and other heavy metals. When indicated, a nutritional cleansing program can be started to clear mercury and heavy metals from the body from all sources. In addition to dental health, you can take a whole-body approach with proper nutrition and detox cleansing care to

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stay healthy. A free informational workshop for those with questions about heavy metal cleansing is offered on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 5:30 pm, at the Alternative Health Clinic, 4810 North Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Markusen’s office for dentistry is located at 1321 44th Ave N, in Myrtle Beach. For more info on purification programs, join Swearengen on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 5:30 pm, at the Alternative Health Clinic. Call Alternative Health Clinic at 843-6929243 or visit AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com. See ad, page 29. For more info on dental care, visit DocMark.com or call Dr. Jack Markusen at 843-916-0990. See ad, next page.

Replacing Everything in Your Medicine Cabinet with Essential Oils

odern Cleansing Wellness Center is hosting a new class, Replacing Everything in Your Medicine Cabinet with Essential Oils, Oct. 6, at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. During the class, free tests will be conducted with a new ZYTO Compass, which is a bio-energetic scanner that analyzes your system’s composition and determines which essential oils may help to balance your body. For $25, you may have a personalized body cream made from the results, using doTERRA essential oils and Naturally Thea’s locally made shea butter, vitamin E, and olive oil blend. Seating is limited to 10 people for each time slot, so you must RSVP. Attendees will be gifted a Wild Orange essential oil sample, good for uplifting, relief from anxiety and mindsets involving scarcity. A love donation of $10 is appreciated. Modern Cleansing Wellness Center is located at 6371 Dick Pond Rd, in Socastee. For more info, call 843-8284665 or visit ModernCleansing.com. See ad, page 13.

Join the 95 Percent Hypnosis for Smoking

re you ready to quit that bad habit that ruins your life and the people around you? Hypnosis is proven to be the most effective treatment available for helping smokers stop smoking by removing the habit from where it actually exists: the subconscious. Mike Oglesbee uses an age-old

system that has the amazing success rate of 95 percent since 1968. His 30-day program is individually designed to tackle all triggers and "weak" spots wherever they exist, and virtually eliminates withdrawals so you can succeed without struggles and hassles. Mike utilizes the conscious mind as well as the subconscious in order to get all-around complete control of the ugly habit of smoking. His proven techniques not only remove the smoking habit and all its associations, but also are designed to keep you from replacing it with other habits, such as eating and gaining weight. Mike is beginning a new series and taking new clients for his extremely popular and effective smoking cessation program. For more info, contact Mike Oglesbee at 843-957-6926 or visit Maximizedmind.com. See ad, page 38.

Unity Coffeehouse

ack by popular request, the Unity coffeehouse event returns Friday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This casual “open mic” evening allows you to join your friends, and make new ones, and will showcase local and non-local talent. All are welcome to sing, dance, read poetry, etc., while everyone relaxes, drinks coffee and tea, munches on snacks, and enjoys an evening of relaxation, fun and community. Donations are suggested, but the event is free and refreshments have a small charge. Barb Stout and the Unity musicians will be there to perform their magic. Unity is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 10.

Awakening Our Ancient Divine Wisdom In the words of Rev. David Hiller, scientists, theologians, spiritual teachers and students, contemplatives of the street and temple are speaking in many ways of these times in which we’re living—called by some the “Evolution of Consciousness,” the “Awakening,” the “Shift,” the “End Times,” the “New Birth,” the “New Heaven,” and “New Earth.” With an awareness of shifts in consciousness, some report a calling to awaken our innate, divine and ancient wisdom. See-

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ing ourselves not only living with wisdom accumulated for maybe 75 to 90 years, some feel they are ancient souls who can roll wisdom forward lifetime to lifetime. If ever there were a time to open to greater wisdom, this is it. In this “Shiftshop” workshop on Oct. 21, from 1:30 to 4 pm, with Hiller, interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, Psych-K consultant and healer, you will be invited to consider this: that you are more powerful than you may have imagined; that you can awaken ancient wisdom, feel divine energy and create miracles. In this workshop, you can experience giving and receiving powerful Christed hands-on healing; learn how to pray from the ancient wisdom of the heart instead of ego; experience an exquisite angelic healing blessing; and participate in an exceptional birthing of the Christ awakening experience. A suggested donation is $20. Hiller will also lead the 11 am Celebration Service. Unity is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. For more info, call Rev. David Hiller at 843-333-8260 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 10.

Wellness Council Seeking 2013 Board Nominations

rt Bash 2012 in August was a success, raising funds for the Roundtable Art Group, the Wellness Council and the Green SPARK youth program. Art from close to 40 artists filled the walls, and people enjoyed the dance performance by students from Abiding Village and the Recycled Fashion Show with 10 models in original fashion made from recycled materials. The 2012 year was one of the best, with numerous educational programs throughout the year. Now with the 2013 season coming soon, the Wellness Council is accepting nominations for new board members for a two-year term, elected at the annual membership meeting scheduled on Jan. 19. As stated by Executive Director Kristi Falk: “We are looking for a diverse group of individuals to serve, from different professions, such as banking, insurance, legal, marketing and more. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping to change the health of our state, particularly our youth. We want to make a difference, one child at a time. Please help us in our mission by being an advocate for the Wellness Council for South Carolina.” For more info, contact Kristi Falk at 843-995-3199 or visit WellnessCouncilcsc.org. See ad, page 8.

Entertainment includes music by the Angie Capone Band, gymnastics by MBS Gymnastic Academy, a karate demonstration, face painting, a jump castle, and several games and activities for kids. See how fit you are and participate in the Wellness Council’s Fitness Challenge. Dr. Dallas will offer free spinal screenings and scoliosis checks. Chair massage will be available, too. A free lunch is provided by Mancuso’s Italian Restaurant, and dessert is provided by the Trestle Bakery & Cafe. This year, there will be a raffle to raise money to support the Waccamaw Youth Center, which provides comprehensive residential services for up to 20 abused, neglected and abandoned youths ages 12to 21. For more info, check Facebook: Falk Family Chiropractic & Wellness. See ad, page 23.

13th Annual Falktoberfest in Conway, Oct. 13

alk Family Chiropractic & Wellness will hold its 13th annual Falktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 13, from 12-4pm, a free day of fun, music and food. Each year, Falk and his associates reach out to say thank you to all their patients and to the community of Conway with whom they feel such a strong bond. Falk chiropractic is located at 1501 9th Ave.

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Oct. 24 is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day

he popularity of acupuncture in the United States is increasing steadily, according to a study of Americans’ use of the ancient Chinese energybalancing technique, published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers found that in 2007, 6 percent of adult Americans included acupuncture as part of their regular health care regimen, up 42 percent from 2002 (at that time, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine also reported that 60 percent of adults surveyed considered acupuncture as a treatment option). Most commonly used for pain relief, acupuncture is based on the theory that needle stimulation of specific points on the body’s energy channels, called meridians, corrects imbalances and helps restore health. Some Western experts believe that the needles stimulate pain-sensing nerves, which trigger the brain to release endorphins, the body’s pain-relieving chemicals. Former President Richard Nixon is generally credited with popularizing acupuncture in the West after he toured medical facilities during his visit to China in 1972. New York Times reporter James Reston, who was traveling with Nixon and underwent an emergency appendectomy during the trip, wrote extensively about the post-operative pain relief he experienced.

Dentists Can Help Diagnose Gluten Sensitivity

he mouth may be one place that signs of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity are manifested, according to a recent study by researchers at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They discovered a link between the disorder and dental enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, and concluded that dentists can play an important role in identifying unrecognized celiac disease. Appropriate referral and timely diagnosis can help prevent serious complications.

Amy’s Garden Debbie Arnold Drawing inspiration from the relationship between natural and manmade patterns, Debbie Arnold creates art that combines the fluidity and lightness she acquired from years as a watercolorist and the layering properties of acrylic paints. Because she uses extremely thin washes of paint with many layers of transparent color in each piece, the light shimmering through the layers of colors and textures makes these complex pieces glow. Arnold, who has been painting professionally for more than 30 years, describes her process as intuitive; a stream-of-consciousness method from which springs an inner landscape. She works from her studio in the mountains of Boone, NC, and teaches workshops in intuitive painting for novices and non-painters, as well as professional artists. “This intuitive process merges the creation process with spirituality,” Arnold explains. “Through painting this way, an artist connects with the soul and their source of creativity. Intuitive painting can be used as a tool of selfdiscovery and as an active meditation.” Debbie Arnold’s art is held in numerous public, private and corporate collections throughout the US. View her portfolio at ArnoldFineArt.com.

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The Phthalates–Diabetes Washday Woes: Scented Connection Products W Pollute the Air

ome scents make no sense for personal or planetary health. Using scented laundry products can release harmful—even carcinogenic—pollutants into the air, report University of Washington researchers. Their findings, published online in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, show that air vented from machines using the top-selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheet contains hazardous chemicals. When researchers analyzed captured gases from dryer vent fumes after participating households ran regular laundry cycles using liquid laundry detergent and a leading brand of scented dryer sheets, they found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants. Of those, two chemicals—acetaldehyde and benzene—are classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level. Benzene is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, and studies have shown that acetaldehyde can cause nasal and throat cancer in animals. “This is an interesting source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated,” says lead author Anne Steinemann, PhD, professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they are coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they are regulated—but if they’re coming out of a dryer vent, they are not.”

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hat we place on our skin might increase the risk for diabetes, based on findings by researchers at Uppsala University, in Sweden. They noted a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of seniors developing diabetes; even a modest increase in circulating blood levels of such chemicals doubled their risk. Monica Lind, associate professor of environmental medicine at the Section for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Dr. Lars Lind, professor of medicine, analyzed new information from a study that involved more than 1,000 70-year-old men and women in Uppsala. The participants submitted blood samples for analysis of various environmental toxins, including several substances formed when the body breaks down phthalates. Even after adjusting for obesity, blood lipids, smoking and exercise habits, the researchers saw a definite connection between blood levels of some of the phthalates and an increased prevalence of diabetes. The Linds also found that certain phthalates were associated with disrupted insulin production in the pancreas. Most people come into daily contact with phthalates. These chemicals are commonly used as softening agents in plastics and as carriers of fragrances in cosmetics, personal care products, air fresheners and scented candles.

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Paying it Forward: Rachel Carson’s Legacy This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s seminal book, Silent Spring, which warned of the far-reaching dangers of deadly pesticides and was widely regarded as a catalyst for America’s conservation, clean air and water and environmental protection movements. Now author Laurie Lawlor and illustrator Laurie Beingessner bring her message to today’s youth in the children’s book, Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World. Carson’s life—from her childhood fascination with nature to becoming a college graduate and biologist to writing Silent Spring before her death in 1964—is told in easy-to-understand terms. An epilogue recounts her legacy for all generations. Carson encouraged readers to rethink fundamental values about the relationship between people and nature and not to suppose that “nature exists for the convenience of man,” as she put it. One of the vivid examples of life’s interconnectedness that Carson cited occurred in Clear Lake, CA, between 1949 and 1957. To eradicate gnats, three sprayings of DDD, a cousin of DDT, were applied, killing western grebes that breed on floating nests. When scientists examined the dead birds, they found astounding levels of DDD and realized that it occurred because the birds fed on lake fish that fed on DDD-laden plankton, passing the toxic pesticide up the food chain in “a whole chain of poisoning.” Carson also warned of potential human cancers resulting from handling pesticides and eating contaminated fish. The state Department of Public Health consequently banned DDD in 1959, and the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants subsequently banned DDT for agricultural use worldwide in 2004. Along with the enactment of many environmental laws, Carson’s work helped spur the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The advent of Earth Day, in 1970, led Mark Hamilton Lytle to write in his biography of Carson, The Gentle Subversive, that “no event could have done more to celebrate the ideals that Rachel Carson bequeathed to the environmental movement.” Her legacy lives on.

Jurassic Ark

Extinction Is Not Forever Tiny organisms that vanished from the Earth’s biosphere eons ago are still around—they’re just buried under miles of polar ice sheets in Antarctica and Greenland. As the forces of climate change cause the ice to melt faster every year, John Priscu, a professor of ecology at Montana State University and pioneer in the study of Antarctic microbiology, predicts that bacteria and other microbes could awaken from their hibernation and threaten contemporary species. Priscu notes: “It’s a way of recycling genomes. You put something on the surface of the ice and a million years later, it comes back out.” He has spent the past 28 summers near the South Pole, finding living bacteria in cores of 420,000-year-old ice and multiplying them in his laboratory. Other researchers report bringing far older bacteria back to life. Thawing glaciers could also churn out enormous compost piles of decaying biomass. It’s estimated that all the carbon from organic matter in and under the ice sheets, if converted to carbon dioxide, would equal a decade’s worth of emissions from today’s vehicles worldwide. Not all of the carbon would convert directly to greenhouse gases, but any release would add to the huge amount already expected from thawing permafrost. “This is a big pool of carbon to be considered,” Priscu warns. “We really should look at this.” Source: TheDailyClimate.org (Tinyurl. com/AntarcticBacteria).

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Green Gendering

Women Leaders Combat Climate Change A new study in the journal Social Science Research observes that “controlling for other factors, in nations where women’s status is higher, CO2 emissions are lower.” Christina Ergas and Richard York, sociologists at the University of Oregon–Eugene, found that the nations in which women have higher political status—based on how long they’ve had the right to vote and representation in parliament and ministerial governments—also have more ecologically sound outcomes than those that do not. Such outcomes included ratifying a greater number of environmental treaties, more scientiﬁc knowledge of climate change, a perception of environmental risks as more threatening and less optimism about the potential to solve problems by relying solely on technology. Source: Grist.org.

Developing Problem The Case to Save Swampland

An out-of-the-way quagmire or boggy boondock off a lonely road might seem like just so much wasteland rather than something to be concerned about when it’s paved over for a new strip mall or big-box store. But citizens are realizing that these plots where land meets water provide a vital and valuable ecological function. In addition to nurturing essential biodiversity, wetlands purify water, produce fish, store carbon dioxide that would otherwise increase global warming and protect shorelines from floods, storm surges and erosion. “When we lose wetlands, we’re losing something we won’t recover for years,” remarks Dr. Moreno-Mateos, a wetland ecologist at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, at Stanford University. “When people develop that huge shopping mall, it will take centuries to restore the functions we had before.” After-the-fact restoration efforts yield far more limited benefits. Source: plosBiology.org.

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Natural Awakenings

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very product we use has a lifecycle, or duration of environmental impact. According to the State of the World 2012: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability, by the Worldwatch Institute, humans collectively are consuming resources equivalent to 1.5 Earths, or 50 percent more than is sustainable—and that’s before projected population growth. In short, we’re depleting more resources than the planet can replenish; hence, our personal consumption habits matter. In an ideal world, all the appliances, furniture and electronics we use and later discard would be “cradle-to-cradle,” or C2C, certified, a term popularized by German chemist Michael Braungart and American Architect William McDonough for describing products designed never to become waste. Such innovative products typically are made of both technical components that can be reused and biological components that decompose back into the natural world. Current examples of products that have obtained C2C certification include gDiapers—biodegradable cloth diaper liners that can be flushed or composted—and Greenweave recycled fabrics. But smart, sustainable design is not yet the norm, so we have to monitor our own consumption and waste habits to try limiting our support of polluting industries and contribution

to ever-growing landfills. Such product assessments are challenging, because it’s not only about what happens after a cell phone, for example, is thrown into a landfill that takes an environmental toll. It also entails the chemicals used, toxins released and fossil fuels burned to manufacture and ship that phone. To help us sort out the best approaches, the Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University has created the online Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment (EIO-LCA) that crunches the numbers for commonly used products—from household cleaners to mattresses—to provide us with the bigger-picture impact. So, as its website explains, “The effect of producing an automobile would include not only the impacts at the final assembly facility, but also the impact from mining metal ores, making electronic parts, forming windows, etc., that are needed for parts to build the car.” The accompanying chart, using the latest available EIO-LCA figures, provides comparisons for some common products—from the most to the least energy-intensive—as well as recycling rates and suggested alternatives for keeping our own resource usage and waste load to a minimum. Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine.

Call for Cradle-to-Cradle Product Lifestyle MATERIAL ENERGY COST TO GREENHOUSE AMOUNT LANDFILL ALTERNATIVES PRODUCE GASES RECYCLED LIFESPAN $1,000 WORTH PRODUCED Paper

10,611 3,373 pounds 63.5 percent 2 to 4 weeks kilowatt- (2010) hours (kWh)

Glass 7,778 kWh 3,373 pounds 33.4 percent 1 million years containers (2010) Plastic bottles 6,361 kWh 2,910 pounds

28 percent 450 years HDPE bottles; 29 percent PET bottles (2010)*

Plastic bags 5,889 kWh 2,712 pounds 12 percent Up to 1,000 and film (2010) years or more Carpets and 5,083 kWh 2,469 pounds 8.1 percent Up to 20,000 rugs (2009) years Soaps and 3,500 kWh 1,715 pounds Not applicable cleaners

Less than 10 percent (2012)

Recycle or reuse glass bottles and jars as glassware or to store food. Save money by choosing refillable bottles over throwaways.

Use washable cloth shopping bags and non-plastic food storage containers. Use individual carpet tiles or carpet that meets Carpet Area Recovery Effort (CARE) standards.

Toxins from Recycle plastic bottles and cleaners can use biodegradable cleaners. contaminate water supplies.

Light bulbs 2,328 kWh 1,023 pounds 2 to 6.7 Up to 1,000 and parts percent of years or more household CFLs (2009)* Mattresses 2,281 kWh 1,122 pounds

Use recycled and scrap paper and limit printing.

Up to 1,000 years or more

Use CFL and LED energyefficient lights and recycle CFLs at major hardware stores or check Earth911.com.* Consider solar exterior lights. Buy organic mattresses and recycle old ones (Earth911.com).

Computers 1,183 kWh 586 pounds 38 percent Up to 1,000 (2009) years or more

Look for recycled content in electronics and recycle equipment. See Earth911.com.

Cell phones 1,322 kWh 665 pounds 8 percent Up to 1,000 and other (2009) years or more devices

Only upgrade when needed. Trade old phone in to recycle (SecureTradeIn.com) or donate to charity (ReCellular.com).

*HDPE means high density polyethylene; PET means polyethylene terephthalate; CFL means compact fluorescent lamp (or light); LED means light-emitting diode. Additional sources include epa.gov, PaperRecycles.org and ProductStewardship.us.

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Heavy Metal

DETOX

with a Systemic Cleanse by Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP

uring an average evening of winding down from a busy day, one may notice how inundated we are with commercials for weightloss pills and instant detoxifiers. How does the typical person decide what is both safe and effective? The bottom line is if these products delivered the promises made, obesity and other health problems would no longer be an issue in our society. The best way to begin is to clean the slate with an entire body cleanse. Many have considered a body detoxification or diet but were not sure how to begin or if it were necessary. For most, the need for weight loss is obvious when clothes get tight or the scale tells the cold, hard truth. However, the need for a systemic cleanse is often less clear. Some basic signs that indicate one should consider purification are: • Weight gain • Cravings for caffeine, sugar, carbohydrates or salt • Fatigue/energy slumps • Multiple body aches/pain • Systemic disorders, such as digestive problems, headaches/migraines, hormone imbalance, and lowered immunity. A more serious need for detoxification arises when heavy metals are involved. Heavy metals commonly found in our bodies are lead, aluminum, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. Blood tests or a hair analysis can be done to determine whether a person is carrying heavy

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metals in their body. If found, a systemic cleanse is essential to restore cellular function. Some sources of heavy metals are canned food, medication, vaccines, insecticides, paint, cosmetics and metal-based dental materials (fillings, caps, crowns, bridges, etc.). One does not need to be in direct contact with the source to be exposed. Cadmium, for example, can be inhaled via particles in the air. Some health problems related to heavy metal toxicity are: • High blood pressure • Declines in mental functioning • Muscular weakness or aches • Headaches/migraines/seizures • Digestive issues • Weak or brittle bones • Mood disorders • Reduced sperm count/abnormal sperm • Miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women There are different ways of clearing the body of heavy metals. Intravenous chelation is the fastest method, but another approach is through a wholefoods-based program. This program focuses on consuming foods that stimulate healthy elimination, and activates the body to get rid of stored “baggage.” This approach is risk free, because it utilizes nutritional research and can be tailored to an individual. The body readily recognizes the nutrients in whole foods, and benefits are

felt within a few days. It is a learning experience in that people gain a sense of what foods work for and against their well-being. By addressing stored issues, the body is able to clean the slate and function better. Over-the-counter “detox” pills do not achieve this level of benefit, which leaves a person open for relapse into old patterns afterward. Making positive lifestyle changes enables the body to function more efficiently. Regardless of heavy metal presence, it is recommended to do a three- to four-weeklong systemic purification two to three times a year. Individuals who want a fresh start should consult with a professional well versed in food therapy to compile a program best suited for them. Those who are hesitant to make changes should consider that continuing to do more of the same results in more of the same. Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP, is a board certified, licensed acupuncture physician. For more info on purification programs, join her Thursday, Oct. 4, at 5:30 pm, at the Alternative Health Clinic. Call 843-692-9243 for more info, and see ad, page 29.

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o you have silver fillings? Silver fillings, technically called mercury amalgam, are composed of as much as 50 percent liquid mercury, binding powdered metals, like silver, copper, tin and zinc together. The use of mercury amalgams is banned in Northern Europe, Mexico, South Africa and other countries for health and environmental contamination reasons. In 1984, the American Dental Association accepted that mercury is released from amalgam fillings, but still maintains that the fillings are safe despite scientific studies to the contrary. Mercury is released from silvercolored dental fillings in the form of vapor and abraded particles, readily absorbed into the bloodstream. This process is stimulated, and can be increased as much as 15 fold, by chewing, brushing or consuming hot liquids. The World Health Organization concluded that dental fillings contribute more mercury to a person’s body than all other sources of mercury combined, exceeding the combined daily intake of mercury derived from air, water and food, such as fish. Due to its toxic nature, mercury can adversely affect the immune, urinary, cardiac, respiratory and digestive systems, and, under laboratory conditions, mercury has produced brain cell deterioration resembling Alzheimer’s disease. Instead of mercury amalgam fillings, dentists are increasingly using plastic composite ones, which are tooth-colored fillings that bond to the tooth as effectively as the mercury amalgam ones. They are comparatively safer for your body; and the plastic composites custom match your tooth

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color extremely well, making your teeth appear completely natural. While mercury amalgam fillings might be slightly cheaper, the uncounted cost to health and the environment make the plastic composite ones a better bargain. Patients are more frequently choosing to replace their aging mercury amalgam fillings with plastic composites.

Dr. Jack Markusen has been treating patients, without using mercury amalgam fillings, for more than 25 years, and is one of the 6 percent of all US dentists with a “mercury-free” practice. Markusen started his practice in Conway, and about 15 years ago relocated his practice to Myrtle Beach. He likes making his patients feel comfortable. “No stress, just relaxed and happy” is what he wants for his patients, according to Markusen. His office, marketed as DocMark. com, stresses comfort, education and self-esteem boosting cosmetic work, such as Invisalign (teeth straightening) or BriteSmile (teeth whitening), along with the full range of dental services, such as continuing care, restorative treatment, periodontal disease treatment, veneers, and issues with temporomandibular disorders. Initial consultations are free. Dr. Markusen’s practice DocMark General & Cosmetic Dentistry is located at 1321 44th Ave N, in Myrtle Beach. For more info, call 843-9160990 or visit DocMark.com. For specific info regarding mercury amalgams, visit the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. website at IAOMT.org.

From the World Health Organization Policy Paper “Mercury in Health Care” According to a report submitted to the Oslo and Paris Conventions for the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR), in the United Kingdom, 7.41 tons of mercury from dental amalgam are discharged annually to the sewer, atmosphere or land, with another 11.5 tons sent for recycling or disposed with the clinical waste stream. Together, mercury contained in dental amalgam and in laboratory and medical devices, account for about 53 percent of the total mercury emissions. Environment Canada estimates that more than one-third of the mercury load in sewage systems is due to dental practice. Mercury is highly toxic, especially when metabolized into methyl mercury. It may be fatal if inhaled, and harmful if absorbed through the skin. Around 80 percent of the inhaled mercury vapor is absorbed in the blood through the lungs. It may cause harmful effects to the nervous, digestive, respiratory, immune systems and to the kidneys, besides causing lung damage. Adverse health effects from mercury exposure include tremors, impaired vision and hearing, paralysis, insomnia, emotional instability, developmental deficits during fetal development, and attention deficit and developmental delays during childhood. Recent studies suggest that mercury may have no threshold below which some adverse effects do not occur. For more info, visit WHO.int/ water_sanitation_health/medicalwaste/mercurypolpaper.pdf, HealthCareWaste.org and MercuryFreeHealthcare.org/INC3_Global_Update.pdf.

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while we are already using more than we have?” queries UN spokeswoman Pragati Pascale. “It’s a conundrum.” Sustainable development, as defined by the UN, includes fighting poverty, social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment. Building a sustainable future for the planet, say those involved, means addressing all three simultaneously. It demands the kind of real, immediate action so evident at Rio+20.

Real Results

Shaping the Future We Want Global Commitments to Catalyze Change by Brita Belli

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e don’t need another plan of action or more treaties; what we need are people who will begin to implement the commitments and meet the goals that have already been created and established,” explains Jacob Scherr, director of global strategy and advocacy for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), about the new thinking that drove this year’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The June conference brought together international heads of state, business leaders, nonprofits and activists to prioritize and strategize sustainable development. Unlike the United Nations’ annual climate change conferences, which led to the Kyoto

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Protocol in 1997—a legally binding treaty that set targets for greenhouse gas emissions the United States refused to sign—the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development is held once every 20 years. The theme of Rio+20 was simple and direct: The Future We Want. Moving away from political posturing and endless negotiating, the meet-up asked businesses, governments and charities to publicly declare their specific commitments and solicited the public’s ideas for realizing sustainability, all aligned with the priorities and opportunities of the 21st century. “With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring prosperity

By the end of the Rio conference, more than 700 voluntarily secured commitments, valued at more than half a trillion dollars, were earmarked to address everything from protecting forests and reducing ocean pollution to building rapid transit bus systems and increasing the number of women entrepreneurs in the green economy. The NRDC launched CloudOfCommitments.org to track and publicize new pledges and make them easily searchable by region or category. Some commitments are breathtaking in scope: n International development banks have pledged $175 billion to boost sustainable transportation in developing countries; n Bank of America promised $50 billion over 10 years to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy access; n The World Bank committed $16 billion to boost clean energy, access to electricity and cookstoves in developing nations; n The New Partnership for Africa’s Development promised to achieve energy access for at least 60 percent of Africa’s population by 2040; n The European Bank offered $8 billion by 2015 to support energy efficiency projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; n Microsoft pledged to be carbon neutral across all its operations by the end of 2013; n The United States together with the Consumer Goods Forum (which represents more than 600 retail and manufacturing companies)

“With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring prosperity while we are already using more than we have? It’s a conundrum.” ~ Pragati Pascale, United Nations spokeswoman committed to achieve zero net deforestation in their supply chains by 2020. “The real action, the real energy, was the 21st-century aspect [of Rio+20],” advises Scherr. “I call it the ‘network world’, recognizing the number of players today. It’s not just national governments; it’s states and cities, corporations and philanthropists. In addition to the official meetings and negotiations, between 3,000 and 4,000 other gatherings were going on between business people, mayors, civil society organizations and others, presenting myriad opportunities

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to make specific commitments. We’re moving to a different dynamic.”

Sowing Seeds

The inclusive atmosphere is reflected in another new UN-sponsored international sharing website, FutureWe Want.org, featuring visions and videos relating to sustainability and solutions to dire environmental problems, such as turning global warminginducing methane from China’s farms into a usable energy source; predicting periods of drought in Ethiopia to prevent humanitarian crises; and investing in solar power to bring electricity to 1.4 billion people around the world. More than 50 million people worldwide have submitted ideas for a more sustainable world, ranging from ways to increase public education to plans for stopping industrial

pollution and better managing waste. “The huge public engagement in the conference is exciting,” says Pascale, “because that’s really how progress will happen. People have to force their governments to take action.” The NRDC dedicated website is part of a coordinated effort to hold governments, businesses and nonprofits accountable and inform the public. The new UN websites facilitate a thriving discussion of what sustainability means and how it can be put into practice. “We want to continue the overall campaign and build upon it,” says Pascale. “Whatever frustrations people have with businesses, nongovernment organizations (NGO) or governments, we need to harness that energy and keep that dialogue going to give people a voice in making sustainability happen.”

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State-based examples of sustainable development in action speak to

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maintains solar panels. The solar cooperative will more than double Ohio’s solar generating capacity from 2011 levels by the end of 2012 (see EvergreenCooperatives.com).

Sustainable development includes fighting poverty, increasing social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment. widespread needs in the United States. Here are examples of five models worth replicating. PlaNYC: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s announcement of PlaNYC, on Earth Day 2007, signaled an historic moment. The people’s vision of a cleaner, healthier New York City, one that could accommodate 9 million predicted residents by 2030, aims to be a model for urban sustainable development. Its original 127 initiatives leave few sustainability stones unturned, including cleaning up brownfields, building more playgrounds and parks, increasing public transportation and bike lanes, implementing aggressive recycling, enforcing green building standards and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of the initial goals have already been achieved; the latest update calls for 132 initiatives, including a new set of annual milestones. Speaking at the Museum of the City of New York in 2009, Daniel Doctoroff, the former deputy mayor of economic development and rebuilding for the Bloomberg administration, called PlaNYC “one of the most sweeping, most comprehensive blueprints for New York ever undertaken.” Most critically, all of its stated commitments are achievable (see Tinyurl.com/PlaNYC-goals). Evergreen Cooperative Initiative (ECI): Businesses and community groups in Cleveland, OH, determined that they needed to solve the problem of joblessness in low-income areas by creating living-wage jobs and then training eligible residents to fill them. They developed a new, cooperativebased economic model, based on green jobs that can inspire other cities with similar economic woes. The ECI is a community undertaking in which anchor institutions like the Cleveland Foundation, University Hospitals and the municipal government leverage their purchasing power to help create green-focused, employee-owned local businesses, which to date include a green laundromat, the hydroponic greenhouse Green City Growers, and Ohio Cooperative Solar, which provides weatherization and installs and 20

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CALGreen: Updated building codes may not generate much excitement until we consider that US buildings account for a lion’s share of carbon dioxide emissions (39 percent), and consume 70 percent of the electricity we generate. The US Green Building Council reports, “If half of new commercial buildings were built to use 50 percent less energy, it would save over 6 million metric tons of CO2 annually for the life of the buildings—the equivalent of taking more than 1 million cars off the road every year.” The California Green Building Standards Code, which took effect in January 2011, sets the highest green bar for new buildings in the country. It requires that new buildings achieve a 20 percent reduction in potable water use, divert 50 percent of their construction waste from landfills, use paints and materials with low volatile organic compound content and provide parking for clean-air vehicles. Multiple key stakeholders have been involved throughout the process, including the California Energy Commission and the Sierra Club. “We really tried to bring together an entire spectrum of people and groups with different perspectives and expertise to build a consensus,” says David Walls, executive director of the California Building Standards Commission. “If we were going to put something in the code, we wanted to make sure it was right.” (See Tinyurl.com/CALGreen-Home.) Renewable Portfolio Standard: Texas leads the country in electricity generated from wind power. One complex, in Roscoe, features 627 turbines on 100,000 acres that cost $1 billion to build. Much of the rapid growth of the state’s wind industry can be credited to Texas’ Renewable Portfolio Standard, legislation passed in 1999 that mandated construction of renewable energy, including solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass and landfill gas, in addition to wind. It further mandated that utilities generate 2,000 megawatts of additional renewable energy by 2009, then 5,880 MW by 2015 and 10,000 MW by 2025. The 10-year goal was met in six years, and Texas has added many green jobs, increased tax revenues and provided security against blackouts, which is critical in the event of extreme heat or drought (see Tinyurl.com/TexasStandard). Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund: Clean technology is booming despite the economic recession and attracting serious investment funds. According to a report by Clean Edge, Inc., venture capital investments in clean technologies increased 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, from $5.1 billion to $6.6 billion. New Jersey entrepreneurs are upping their state’s potential in this arena with the Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund. The program proffers loans of up to $2 million for companies, research facilities and nonprofits engaged in producing clean energy technologies, ranging from energy efficiency products, such as LED lighting, to solar, wind,

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tidal, biomass and methane capture. A condition of the loan is that a project must employ 75 percent of its workforce from New Jersey, or commit to growing 10 high-paying jobs (minimum $75,000 annually) over two years (see Tinyurl.com/NewJersey-EDA).

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Elinor Ostrom, the political economist who won a Nobel Prize in economics but passed on just before the start of the Rio conference, dedicated her last blog post to considering the event’s impact. Titled “Green from the Grassroots,” the post stressed the priority of a multifaceted approach to curbing emissions. “Decades of research demonstrate that a variety of overlapping policies at city, subnational, national and international levels is more likely to succeed than single, overarching, binding agreements,” Ostrom remarked. “Such an evolutionary approach to policy provides essential safety nets should one or more policies fail. The good news is that evolutionary policymaking is already happening organically. In the absence of effective national and international legislation to curb greenhouse gases, a growing number of city leaders are acting to protect their citizens and economies.” She reported that even in the absence of federally mandated emissions targets, 30 US states have passed their own climate plans and more than 900 mayors signed a climate protection agreement essentially agreeing to reach the Kyoto Protocol goals the federal government refused to sanction. Rio+20 built upon such bottomup commitments and pushed states and businesses to go further than they’d ever imagined. “There was an incredible amount of energized activity,” concludes Scherr. “Many people came away feeling empowered and encouraged, because they saw that the sustainability movement is truly worldwide. That’s going to be the legacy of Rio.”

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dishes can be sophisticated and even glamorous. Today’s latest cookbook evolution speaks to the newest generation of vegetarian cooks’ burgeoning interest in tasty ethnic cuisines, home gardening and farmers’ markets as well as meatless meals. Natkin has pulled it all together in Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution, with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes. From the standpoint of a well-traveled home cook, he also chronicles his travels and forays into flavorful, globally influenced recipes at Herbivoracious.com.

Why Vegetarian, Why Now? Grilled Tofu and Pepper Tacos

Global Flavors

New Ethnic Vegetarian Recipes Rock Taste Buds by Judith Fertig

Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month, Natural Awakenings visits the continuing evolutions of vegetarian eating habits and leading cookbooks.

ncient India and Egypt are known to have served up plant-based diets, but vegetarian cookbooks are a relatively recent American phenomenon. The genre debuted nationally in 1977 with Mollie Katzen’s groundbreaking classic, the first Moosewood Cookbook, sharing recipes gleaned from her restaurant and a collective co-op in Ithaca, NY. Considered one of Five Women Who Changed the Way We Eat, by Health magazine, she has also hosted several PBS cooking shows. When Katzen first took up the cause, vegetarian cooking was earnest, if earthy, relying heavily upon such staples as brown rice, mushrooms and tofu. The options were limited for those who didn’t capitalize on a home garden or live in a cosmopolitan city.

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Growing up in Louisville, KY, in the 1970s, cookbook author and food blogger Michael Natkin remembers “when vegetables were boiled until they begged for mercy.” Being a vegetarian then meant a commitment to a philosophy, not necessarily an expectation of flavor and pleasure. In 1981, an Indian actress and cookbook author introduced Americans to exotic vegetarian dishes from India in Madhur Jaffrey’s World of the East: Vegetarian Cooking. Still, without an Asian market nearby, hard-tofind ingredients like dhal (a lentil) or fenugreek (a seed) might have derailed attempts to make such recipes. By 1990, Chef Deborah Madison had contributed The Savory Way, which upped the quotient of colorful foods inspired by classic French cuisine. She revealed how plant-based

“Because vegetarian meals are good for you, tread more lightly on our planet’s resources and are kinder to animals,” Natkin responds. “The planet isn’t designed to support billions of meat eaters. Plus, many are concerned about the methods of animal agriculture—think of industrial hog farms, for instance, which can be environmental nightmares. If you want to eat meat from smaller producers with higher ethical standards, it’s more expensive,” he says. “Even if you eat meatless only now and again, it’s better for the family budget, your health and the planet.” Natkin is well aware of the “dark days for vegetables,” when commerce dictated that varieties be chosen and grown primarily for their ability to withstand long-distance transport. Now, due to rising demand, more are grown for flavor, advises Natkin, and that makes vegetarian meals taste better and become more popular. Natkin further suggests, “If you want a sustainable diet, it must include foods that you like, not foods that you think you should like. They have to taste good, otherwise you won’t stick with it.” Natkin’s cookbook encompasses dishes from locales as diverse as India, Iran, Japan, Mexico and Thailand. His special touch is conceiving ways to convert traditional recipes to vegetarian variations while maintaining unique flavors and combinations of textures. From a deconstructed sushi to tofu

“It’s not an exaggeration to say that… the great majority of Americans would rather be considered healthy, rather than wealthy.”

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~ Mike Weisman, president, The Values Institute at DGWB

“The secret to delicious Mexican vegetarian food is to amp up the flavors and use lots of contrasting textures,” says food blogger Michael Natkin. “These tacos—filled with grilled tofu and sautéed peppers, all basted with tangy achiote paste—have serious street-food flavor. They are meant to be eaten in just two or three bites.”

tacos, Natkin coaxes the most flavor out of his ingredients—from cooking pasta in red wine, making “meaty” soup stocks with dried mushrooms or Parmesan cheese rinds to teaching uses of condiments like Japanese sesame salt. “The least successful cuisine for translation into vegetarian cooking is American comfort food,” he notes. He always encourages cooks to think creatively, not literally, when translating a meat-based dish to a plant-based equivalent. Instead of trying to do a faux turkey for Thanksgiving, for example, he recommends serving a main dish that looks celebratory and mouthwatering, saluting the traditional role of the centerpiece turkey in a fresh way.

Growing Trend

According to a national 2012 Harris Poll, 47 percent of Americans eat at least one vegetarian meal a week. The Values Institute of DGWB, an advertising and communications firm based in Santa Ana, CA, confirms the rise of flexitarianism, or eating meat on occasion rather than routinely, as one of the top trends of 2012. Finally, New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman remarks: “When I ask audiences I speak to, ‘How many of you are eating less meat than you were 10 years ago?’ at least two-thirds raise their hands. A self-selecting group to be sure, but nevertheless, one that exists. In fact, let’s ask this: Is anyone in this country eating more meat than they used to?” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Vegan and gluten-free dish in 30 minutes. Makes 12 small or 8 medium-size tacos

Achiote, made from annatto seeds, is available as a paste at markets that carry Hispanic products. Natkin likes the El Yucateco brand because it’s free of synthetic food coloring.

Fillings

1½ oz (about 4 tsp) achiote paste (also called annatto) ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp Tapatío or other bottled hot sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 10 oz extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/3-inch slabs and patted dry 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch slabs 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 red bell peppers, cut into ¼-inch strips 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch strips Fresh lemon or lime juice (optional)

Shells

24 (4-inch) or 16 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas

Taco Toppers

Guacamole Choice of salsa 1. Break up the achiote paste in a small bowl with a fork and mash in the oil, a little at a time, until it forms a lumpy paste. Mix in the cumin, hot sauce and salt.

2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the tofu with the achiote oil on one side and grill, oiled-sidedown, until well-marked. Then do the same on the other side. 3. Repeat with the zucchini, brushing the slabs with achiote oil and grilling until well-marked and tender, about 3 minutes per side. Allow the tofu and zucchini to cool and then cut both into 1 /3-inch diced pieces. 4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of achiote oil. Add the onion, garlic and bell peppers and sauté until very soft. 5. Add the tofu and zucchini to the pepper mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning. It may need more salt, a little lime or lemon juice, or more heat. 6. To serve, wrap the tortillas in a damp, clean dishtowel and microwave until soft and warm, about 2 minutes. 7. Make stacks of 2 tortillas each. Top with a moderate scoop of the filling and a spoonful of guacamole and salsa. Pass the hot sauce to the more adventurous. Source: Adapted from Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution, with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes, by Michael Natkin (Herbivoracious.com).

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Harvest herbs for a bouquet garni—a bunch of fresh herbs to flavor soups, stews and vegetables. The classic is a sprig of thyme, a bay leaf and three stalks of parsley. Hold the bouquet together with a long string to tie to the handle of the saucepan so that you can easily remove it after cooking. The branches of rosemary resemble a pine, and can be used in arrangements for your holiday table or in a wreath. Making a bottled herb-infused vinegar as a gift is a perfect use for many herbs.

Herb Gardens Summer into Fall Beth Eisenberg, Low Country Herb Society Chair

erbs are versatile plants with many uses, and can be planted throughout the year, not just in spring. Fall provides the opportunity to try more herbs out in the garden or in pots through the winter. Fall is also harvest time for many of the summer herbs we enjoyed in the garden. What is good for fall planting? Lettuce is at the top of the list. Last year, I used red oak leaf lettuce, in place of cabbages, with my pansies and violas for a colorful display. This lettuce stays a lower height to complement the flowers. The ruffled red leaf added color to the garden and a bright addition to salads. Lettuce plants are available in

many varieties, including romaine, butter, pak choi, mustard and arugula. Be sure to pick often to be rewarded with continued growth throughout winter into spring. For other options, think Simon and Garfunkel—parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Varieties of sage include a golden variegated, a tricolor leaf, and many bright green sages. For thyme there is variegated bush or trailing varieties. Rosemary enjoys the cool fall and winter seasons and is either an upright or trailing plant. Herbs are versatile for cooking during the fall and winter seasons and can add bright, colorful accents in pots or gardens.

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Through the centuries, herbs were used to clean and refresh the air in homes, until the development of chemically scented products used today. Herbal cleaning products are still a natural option; whether you choose a recipe prepared at home or natural cleaning products purchased from a retailer. Both can be safe and effective ways to have a clean and fresh-smelling home. Suggested refreshing herbs are thyme, rosemary, lavender, mints and eucalyptus. As a base for your cleaning product, experiment with arrowroot powder, cornstarch, baking soda powder, borax, clay powder, cornstarch, cream of tartar, and white vinegar. It’s best to store herbal cleaning products in a cool place (or the refrigerator) between cleaning stints, unless you’re going to use them up in a few days. Essential oils make an excellent addition to homemade cleansers. Good options include citrus oils, rosemary, tea tree, balsam, chamomile, or any fragrance you enjoy. Note: Before using a homemade or new product, test it on an inconspicuous spot. Whether you use herbs in your cooking, for decoration, gift giving or cleaning, the herbs harvested this fall will continue to give back all year long. Author’s Note: Thank you to Frontier Natural Products for permission to use information on cleaning products from its website, FrontierCoop.com.

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“making certain the brain communicates 100 percent of the time through the spinal cord to the nerves,” explains Burns. Miscommunication between the brain and the nerves caused by spinal misalignments, called subluxations, are at the heart of the science of chiropractic adjustment. Most chiropractic schools give students a basic toolbox of techniques before individual practitioners go on to obtain certification in advanced techniques; much like medical specializations, says Overland. His specialties include treating sports injuries and he has many Olympic athletes as patients.

Most Common Techniques

Chiropractic Care Help for Common Complaints by Kathleen Barnes

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ost people visit a chiropractor because they are in pain and seeking relief, although some initially visit for general health,” says Keith Overland, president of the American Chiropractic Association and a practicing chiropractic physician in Norwalk, CT. “Every doctor of chiropractic should first perform a complete and thorough exam and develop a diagnosis to determine the best approach to the patient’s condition.” Rick Burns, a doctor of chiro-

practic and professor of chiropractic technique at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, IA, notes that more than 100 techniques and endless permutations of adjustments and thrusts can be used to help bring the body back into alignment and health. “Most chiropractors integrate several methods, depending on the needs of the patient,” he says. While chiropractors undergo four years of post-graduate training, like medical doctors, they specialize in

Diversified: This catch-all term encompasses the short thrust spinal adjustment approach used by an estimated 80 percent of all chiropractors, says Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, an Austin, Texasbased chiropractor and member of the board of governors of the American Chiropractic Association. It is characterized by what is called the high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA), resulting in the popping sound familiar to most people that have experienced chiropractic care. Although the adjustment is painless, some patients instinctively tense their muscles. “Adjustment is a sneak attack, ‘My reflexes being faster than yours,’” remarks Burns. “The average muscle contracts in about a quarter of a second. We do a lot of speed training so we can do the adjustment in one-tenth of a second.” Activator: The activator technique, used by about 20 percent of

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chiropractors as part of an integrated practice, employs a small, springloaded, rubber-tipped device, slightly larger than a pen, which applies a small amount of force to a specific area. It makes a stapler-like sound and the recipient usually feels only slight pressure. “Not everybody can tolerate the more aggressive manipulation that is performed as a foundation in chiropractic, especially elderly people or very young children,” says Overland. “The activator technique claims to be faster, more specific and less forceful than manual adjustment.” Applied kinesiology: Also known as muscle testing, applied kinesiology evaluates muscle strength at various specific points to help determine if a specific type of adjustment or even a nutritional supplement might be helpful to an individual patient as a treatment. This individualized treatment is popular among chiropractors and their patients. “It is a way to glean a tremendous amount of diagnostic information to specifically tell where the subluxations (imbalances) are,” says Vaughn, “and is used by about 20 percent of chiropractors.” Sacro-occipital technique (SOT): Another form of non-forceful adjustment, SOT usually involves having the patient lie face down on a table. Inserting a variety of wedges asymmetrically distributed under the pelvis creates a

helpful torque. “Gravity causes the adjustment to happen very subtly in about 10 minutes,” explains Vaughn. “It is effective for the elderly and people with osteoporosis that can’t tolerate more vigorous adjustments.” Gonstead: Similar to the HVLA technique, a Gonstead approach pays particular attention to the lower spine and the effects of its misalignments on the rest of the body. These practitioners generally prefer to adjust the neck with the patient in a sitting position. More than half of all chiropractors use some form of the Gonstead technique. It involves detailed structural analysis of the spine, which can include various types of palpitation, nervoscope analysis of heat and nerve pressure along the spine, and X-rays. “All of these techniques require extensive education and thousands of hours of training,” concludes Overland. Adds Burns, “Each patient is evaluated and diagnosed individually. So try different techniques and see what works for you. The goal is to unlock the body’s ability to heal itself.” Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women, written with Dr. Hyla Cass, is among her many books. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

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OCTOBER 1 & 2 Exploring Dreams: An Avenue to Authentic & Creative Living w/Justina Lasley. Find meaning in dreams as a valuable resource for personal growth and spiritual well-being. Continuing Ed credits avail. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org..

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Sweet Things Jams, Jellies and Sauces All day Grand Opening of Sweet Things specialties at Barefoot Barista Restaurant Coffee House and Tea Rooms, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, 843-957-7803, BarefootBarista.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Fall Special-Spiced Pumpkin Coffees and Apple Pies. Barefoot Barista Restaurant Coffee House and Tea Rooms, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, 843-957-7803, BarefootBarista.net. Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-onhealing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Purification Program w/Dr Jin Li Dong & Dr. Suzanne Swearengen–5:30pm, Intro to detoxing program through nutrition, testing. at the Alternative Health Clinic. 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-692-9243, AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com. The Wellness Council Monthly Meeting−7pm. Falk Family Chiropractic, 1501 9th Ave Conway. Organization to promote health education in the community, focus on youth. Get involved. Can join at meeting-. Kristi Jacques Falk, 843-995-3199, WellnessCouncilCSC.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Osteoporosis Workshop w/Heidi McGovern−15pm. Mini intensive on bone health. Learn new exercises, alignment tips. Find out what bones love and see how easy it is to add zest to your step, safely. Bring a mat. Some movements will be done on the floor. Possum Trot Rec Center, NMB. $40. Call Heidi, 843-361-8436 or e-mail heidimcgov@ juno.com. HeidiMcGovern.com.

OCTOBER 5-7 Invisible Excursions: A Compass for the Journey w/Rev. Jim Conlon. Explores a conviction that to live a full, creative life, one must be open to the options that life offers. Life itself is a compass that shows us avenues of possible choices. To engage in invisible excursions is a spiritual practice. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality

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Replacing Everything in Your Medicine Cabinet with Essential Oils at/Modern Cleansing−10am, 1pm & 3pm. Free tests with bio-energetic scanner to determine which essential oils may help balance your body. For $25, you may have a personalized body cream made from the results, using dōTERRA essential oils and Naturally Thea’s locally made shea butter, vitamin E, and olive oil blend. Free gift. Limited to 10 people, must RSVP. 6371 Dick Pond Rd, Socastee. 843-828-4665 ModernCleansing.com.

The Art of Mindful Living: A Path to Wholeness through Yoga w/Susan Pannier-Cass. Learn gentle yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices that you can easily incorporate into your everyday life. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 13 Primordial Sound Meditation Course w/Patty Eppley–9am-1pm. 2 day class. Learn to meditate— a daily practice to reduce stress and anxiety; lower your blood pressure; enhance your sleep; create inner peace. Vedic Master, Chopra Certified Instructor. $65. HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness, 12965 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Isl. Register at 843-237-2205 or GeorgetownHospitalSystem.org.

OCTOBER 6-7 Art in the Park at Chapin Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1400 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 4467471, ArtsyParksy.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 1st Sunday at Unity - Family Feast Potluck–Noon, following 11am Celebration Service. Bring something to share and visit with community. Vegan & Vegetarian appreciated. All are welcome. 843238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Low Country Herb Society Meeting w/guest Sue McKlary, Inlet Culinary Garden−10am. Presentation on the variety of fall and winter herbs available, along with methods for natural composting. Visitors can join at meeting, annual dues $20. St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, Litchfield. 843-333-3136, LCHerbSociety.info. Taste of the Town−4pm-10pm. Over 50 area restaurants offer “Tapas-style” items from their menus for $1 - $4 each. Restaurants will compete for Favorite Restaurant - Entrée, Dessert, and People’s Choice & Kid’s Choice awards. St. Andrew Catholic School benefit at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Josh Brannon Band, family fun area, “Kid’s Zone”. $3 for parking, $5 advance

OCTOBER 12-13 4th Annual Fall Garden Festival at Inlet Culinary Garden Center−8am-5pm. Low country Herb Society members and the Inlet Culinary Garden staff will be on hand to answer questions about fall planting and herb gardening. Food samplings and recipes showcasing the herbs and vegetables will be offered with info on using and preserving herbs for culinary uses. Plants for the fall and winter growing seasons, lettuces, vegetables, herb and fall flowering plants and heirloom pumpkins, squash and gourds available. A portion of proceeds benefit the LCHS’ scholarship fund. lchsnews@earthlink. net. Inlet Culinary Garden, 5071 Hwy 17 Byp S, Murrells Inlet, 843-357-1194.

OCTOBER 12, 13 What’s Your Blood Pressure Up To? w/Linda at Inlet Nutrition−11:30-12:30pm. Managing your blood pressure is a serious subject. Eight steps to a healthier blood pressure will be discussed. Free. Includes lunch. Must register. Bring friend and get $10 gift, 2 gets $20 gift. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Reserve space: Linda, 843-424-9586.

OCTOBER 12-14 “Awareness” through Writing: Expressing from the Heart w/Mary Catherine Harris. Awaken to a deeper awareness of your inner life through expressive writing. Identify and express in writing – both through poetry and prose – what your heart holds. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Eden Energy Medicine 101 w/Beth Inman, EEMCP, EEM certified instructor−9am-4pm. Intro to Energy Medicine. Increase vitality, and help the body heal naturally. $125 or preregister $100. Advanced Alternative Healthcare Services, 4125 Dick Pond Rd, MB, 321-662-5858 or 843-650-8889. Falktoberfest−Noon-4pm. Falk Family Chiropractic & Wellness holds 13th annual free day of fun, music and food. Angie Capone Band, gymnastics

by MBS, karate demonstration, face painting, jump castle, Wellness Council’s Fitness Challenge. Free spinal screenings and scoliosis checks, chair massage available. Free lunch by Mancuso’s Restaurant, dessert by The Trestle. Raffle for The Waccamaw Youth Center. 1501 9th Ave, Conway. Facebook: Falk Family Chiropractic. Raw Vegan Potluck Lunch & Movie−Noon. Bring a raw vegan dish to share and bring your own plates and eating utensils. Raw vegan food is the most nutrient dense food. Learn and share its health benefits. Movie about the food industry, or raw vegan food, starting at 12:45. Socastee Library, 707-Connector Rd, MB. Meetup.com/ rawveganmyrtlebeach. 3rd Annual Wild Side w/Special Guest Rudy Mancke–5-8pm. Celebrating the 25 years of the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP). Dinner, beer, wine, live music by Danielle Howle and silent auction. Tickets: $50/ pp, individual sponsorships $250 (includes 2 VIP tickets, tour of the grounds with Rudy Mancke and special cocktail hour at 3:30pm). Hobcaw House in Georgetown, -22 Hobcaw Rd, Georgetown. Tickets available online at SCELP.org/wildside, by mail to P.O. Box 1380, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, or call 843-527-0078.

OCTOBER 16 & 17 The Healing Oils of the Bible w/Rosa Dolores Rodriguez & Theresa Linehan. The Bible mentions oils that were used to anoint and heal the sick. Learn about essential oils that can be used for healing, cleansing, and holy anointing for promoting daily health and vitality. Springbank Retreat for EcoSpirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Chios Energy Healing-Attunement w/ Renee' Lewis−1-5pm. First class of Chios Level I, ll and lll training Take your energy healing to a new level. Cmprehensive healing art - become aware of subtle energy changes. Visualize the aura and chakras and learn techniques to clear impurities. Does not require previous experience. $200 per class, with certification through The Chios Institute upon completion, online certification class for $250. ChiosHealing.com. Class at Alternative Health Clinic, 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB. Pre-register at 843-241-0609 or InnerLightOuterLove.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Unity Coffeehouse w/Barb Stout & the Unity Musicians−6:30-9:30pm. Local and non-local talent, all are welcome to sing, dance, read poetry at open mic while others relax, drink coffee and tea, munch on snacks and enjoy community. Free, refreshments have small fee, donations appreciated. Unity, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

OCTOBER 19-21 Butterfly Retreat for Women. Oceanfront dinners, presentations, entertainers, guided meditation, past-life regression sessions. Speakers address finding joy, discovering your passions, experiencing energy healing, brain core therapy; will have yoga, zumba, self defense, self hypnosis, alterna-

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tive health, wine tasting, fashion and style, social media, water aerobics, meditation and story boards. $260 includes meals, accommodation and resort amenities. The Beach Cove Resort 4800 S Ocean Blvd, NMB, Jennifer Lombardi 843 450-0637 TheButterflyTereat.com. Planting Seeds of Hope: Growing Your Own Vegetables w/Rita Wienken. Looks at the process of getting food from the field to the table and at what substances have either been sprayed on food or fed to livestock families eat at mealtime Participants explore these topics and learn how to build a 5x8 foot raised bed for growing their own food. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. A Saturday-only session is available for $50 and includes lunch. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 Morning Beach Walk w/Fun & Fit Meetup−8am. Start at the public beach access at Nash St & walk to the MB State Park pier & back, Feel free to bring children, pets & friends. Wesly Gray,843-650-1714, Meetup.com/FunandFitMyrtleBeach. Eden Energy Medicine 102 (prerequisite EM101) w/Beth Inman, EEMCP, EEM certified instructor−9am-4pm. Introducing more energy medicine. Hands-on experience healing the body naturally. $125 or preregister $100. Advanced Alternative Healthcare Services, 4125 Dick Pond Rd, MB, 321-662-5858. Wooden Boat Show–11am-6pm. More than 100 classic wooden boats displayed on land and water, a wooden boatbuilding competition, children’s model boatbuilding, knot tying, maritime art and crafts, food, and music. Free admission. Historic Georgetown WoodenBoatShow.com. ICRT Reiki I Certification w/Renee' Lewis– 12-4pm. Level 1 beginner class for Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho. Students learn the history of Reiki and how this ancient universal energy therapy works. Students also learn hand positions and how to give a complete Reiki treatment to themselves and others. $150 cost includes ICRT class, book, certificate and attunement. Credit cards now accepted. Alternative Health Office, 4810 Hwy 17 N, MB. Pre-register at 843-241-0609 or InnerLightOuterLove.com. Night of a Million Memories w/The Association & the Long Bay Symphony Pops−7:30pm. A "fun" raising concert featuring music from the '60s and '70s: Cherish, Windy, Never My Love, and Along Comes Mary. MB High School Music & Arts Center. 3302 Robert M Grissom Pkwy.,MB. LongbaySymphony.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 “Awakening our Ancient Divine Wisdom” 11am Service w/Rev. David Hiller. Afternoon workshop: Shiftshop, Awakening our Ancient Divine Wisdom–1:30-4pm. Healing, prayer, Angel blessing, birth of Christ within experience. Suggested donation $20, no one turned away. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Power of Pink Zumbathon® w/Denise Sanders & Linda Calvanico−2-4pm. Benefit the "Best Chance Network", for qualified uninsured, low income women in Horry County to get breast cancer screen-

ings. $10. Revolutions Dance Club, Broadway at the Beach, 1320 Celebrity Cir, MB. Info: 843-5042121, mbpopbc@gmail.com, Facebook:The Power of Pink Zumbathon. Gentle Yoga by Candlelight w/with Karley Lott−6-7:15pm. Embrace the longer, darker evenings as seasons change with a Gentle Yoga by Candlelight session to restore balance and “quietude”. An evening of relaxation with a yoga practice designed to release tension and promote inner peace, conclude with Yoga Nidra. $15 per person, must reserve. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Aura Photography w/ Renee' Lewis–3-6pm: Using bio-feedback imaging equipment you can see your aura and chakras in live motion. Renee' will interpret the colors and guide you in your personalized treatment plan for balance and well-being. Full color photos and analysis reports included. Prices vary. Call for appointment. Life in Balance Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843241-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Pre-register at 843-241-0609 or InnerLightOuterLove.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 A Bare-ly Scary Halloween Costume Party! Plans being exhumed. Call for gorey details. Barefoot Barista Restaurant Coffee House and Tea Rooms, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, 843-957-7803, BarefootBarista.net. Animal Rescue Fundraiser−7pm. If you have a special place in your heart for abandoned pets and strays, join with friends who share your concern at a dinner fundraiser for local rescue organizations, at Mykonos, 1002 29th Ave N, MB. Tickets $35. Raffle, silent auction, and presentations about local animal programs. Funds support P.A.C.T Rescue, Whiskers Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, and Juliet’s House. Info: 917-306-4205 HelpingHandsGrandStrand.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 15% Off Customer Appreciation Day at Bay Natural & New Life Naturals Last Saturday of every month is 15% off all non sale items. New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com. Eden Energy Medicine 102 (prerequisite EM101) w/Beth Inman, EEMCP, EEM certified instructor−10am-5pm. Introducing more energy medicine. Hands-on experience healing the body naturally. $125 or preregister $100. Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB 843-450-9402 or 321662-5858. Grand Strand Psychic Fair at Life in Balance−10am-4pm. 15 practitioners will show off their talents to visitors: mediums, psychics, medical intuitives, tarot and angel card readings, numerology, past life readings, spirit guide readings, aura photography, reflexology, Reiki, etc. Each practitioner charges a small fee plus $3 charge at door for non-profit. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Janet Hosmer, 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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First Do No Harm to Kids: Exploring Choices w/ Dorothy Cassidy, M.Ed & Dr John Fisher−10:15am1:45pm. Get the real facts and solutions to your children’s emotional and learning issues related to AD(H)D, bipolar, depression, etc. Free seminar, with lunchtime snacks included. Explore nutritional and other health issues before pharmaceuticals. At the new Carolina Forest Library, 2252 Carolina Forest Blvd, MB. 843-272-3432 or email dorothycas@ frontier.com. “Flipping off Diabetes” Fundraiser w/Jesse Yodice & True Personal Training−11 am. Grand Strand’s strongest and fittest volunteer to test strength, flipping gigantic tractor tires in a relay race contest for the fastest time. Teams of four participants compete for trophies. Each sponsored team earns $400 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, SC/Palmetto Chapter. Raffle, free fitness-climbing wall for the kids, smoothies for sale for fundraiser. Held in the parking lot at the True Personal Training Studio adjacent to LifeQuest Swim and Fitness, 4390 Spa Drive, Little River. Jesse Yodice 843-602-3330. Facebook: True Personal Training. Myrtle Beach Full (BLUE)Moon Drum Circle−6-9:30pm. Singing, and chanting, and howling and dancing to the sound of the drums, the smell of the sage, the spirit of celebration. Meets every month on the Sat nearest the full moon, MB State Park, Shelter B6, Alcohol prohibited. Cheryl, MBdrumcircle@yahoo.com.

OCTOBER 27-28 Ovis Hill Farm Fall Festival. Fun for kids and adults interested in natural farming and farm life. See sheep shearing, wool spinning, weaving, with local artists, arts and crafts, butter making, animals

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to visit, wagon rides, and Border Collie working dog demonstrations. Meals prepared from farm market foods. 1501 Weaver St, in Timmonsville, OvisHillFarm.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn w/Carolina Master Chorale & the Long Bay Symphony−4pm. Single tickets can be purchased from Carolina Master Chorale at 444-5774. MB High School Music & Arts Center. 3302 Robert M Grissom Pkwy.,MB. LongbaySymphony.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Open House Celebration w/Renee Lewis–9am until. Celebrate Halloween and the Universe answering her request for a place where she can serve the community, at Renee’s new office at Alternative Health Clinic at 4810 Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach (upstairs, Room 5). Meet Renee' and learn about services and classes offered. Fun, festivities, demos, and food, as well as half price aura photography. 843-241-0609, t2star.rl@gmail.com.

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The Wellness Council Monthly Meeting−7pm. Kroger at Carolina Forest. Can join at meetingorganization for health education in the community. Kristi Jacques Falk, 843-995-3199, WellnessCouncilCSC.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Five Gyres Last Straw Plastic Pollution Solutions Bike Tour w/Stiv Wilson−7–8pm. Five Gyres Institute has 6 bicyclists riding from Boston to Charleston to raise awareness for plastic in the oceans, stopping in Pawleys Island for presentation. 5gyres.org. At Barefoot Barista Restaurant Coffee House and Tea Rooms, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, 843-957-7803, BarefootBarista.net.

NOVEMBER 3-4 Art in the Park at Chapin Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1400 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 4467471, ArtsyParksy.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 “The I in the Looking Glass” 11am Service w/ Susan Boles, LUT. Afternoon workshop: “Forgiveness” Lightshop 1:30-4pm. Experience and explore the why, who, what, when, where, how that is involved at the core of the powerful healing process of forgiveness. Suggested Love Offering: $20. 843-238-8516. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, Souper Supper Culinary Competition w/American Culinary Federation−Noon-3pm. Competition and tasting event with 40 restaurants and chefs. Competitors serve samples of their soup, along with bread, beverages and desserts provided by allied vendors and partners. Trophies awarded for people’s choice, judges’ choice and overall winner.

Proceeds benefit HGTC and Academy for Technology and Academics with scholarships. Valor Park in the Market Common, MB. Tickets purchased online and at door, under $12 at MyrtleBeachACF.com. Lee Zulanch, 843-477-1100, benjaminsbakery@ sc.rr.com.

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The Russian Legacy featuring Adam Neiman w/ Long Bay Symphony−4pm. Three outstanding examples in the unique development of Russian music: Rimsky-Korsakov (Capriccio Espagnol), Prokofiev (Love for Three OrangesSuite), Shostakovich(Festive Overture), and Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 3). MB High School Music & Arts Center. 3302 Robert M Grissom Pkwy.,MB. LongbaySymphony.com.

Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/ Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee−9:3010:30am. Metaphysical studies. spiritual cinema and documentaries of visionary & metaphysical ideas. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 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, NOVEMBER 9 Hip Hip Hooray Workshop w/Heidi McGovern−15pm. "Get Hip" with Heidi, Feldenkrais practitioner, physical therapist and Bones for Life teacher, at the Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. Explore small, gentle, mindful movements, the hip and its connection to the pelvis for health, comfort, enjoyment & walking. New attendees $40, reserve by 11/5. Heidi, 843-361-9436 or HeidiMcGov@ Juno.com.

NOVEMBER 10-11 Art in the Park at Valor Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.

NOVEMBER 16-18 "Above the Clouds" Yoga Retreat to Ceaser's Head, SC w/Guest Yogi Mitchell Hughes from Columbia. $295 per person includes yoga, meditation, catered meals, hiking & beautiful lodging. Details and registration at or call 843-385-6176, YogainCommon.com.

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Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-2388616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Unity Church Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am Celebration Service. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Youth programs. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers– 12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

monday Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dancefitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC. com, LindaC.Zumba.com. YogaKick w/Tara Gurry, E-RYT−12-1pm. A blend of Power Vinyasa Yoga and Kickboxing. Engages every part of your body with concentration on your core. The best full body workout, while staying “in the Zen.” $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

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Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program w/ Patty Eppley−5-8 pm. (starts 9/17). Learn a program of daily wellness founded on the 5,000 year-old healing system of medicine known as Ayurveda. Balance the mind-body; enhance nutrition; reduce emotional turbulence; restore vitality; re-awaken the senses. Vedic Master, Chopra Certified Instructor. $65. OLLI-CCU, Waccamaw at Litchfield Campus, 160 Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Isl. Register 843-349-6584, Coastal.edu.

Thanksgiving Weekend YOGA Workshops w/ Guest Yogi, Marty Crocker. At Yoga in Common, Marty from Hilton Head Island will lead a 2.5 hour workshop on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. $60 for all three or $25 per class. Info: 843-839-9636, YogainCommon.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-9021416, pennyoga@aol.com.

Surfside Beach Turkey Trot−8:30 a.m, Tot Trot Starts at 10:15am, at the Surfside Pier in Surfside Beach, features a 10K, 5K, 1 mile and a free Kid's Tot Trot. 1,022 registered participants in 2011. Charitable Partnership with the Surfside Rotary Club. Registration under $40. MBTurkeytrot.com.

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Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

tuesday Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC. com, LindaC.Zumba.com. YogaKick w/Tara Gurry, E-RYT−12-1pm. A blend of Power Vinyasa Yoga and Kickboxing. Engages every part of your body with concentration on your core. The best full body workout, while staying “in the Zen.” $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com. Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program w/ Patty Eppley−5-8 pm. (starts 9/17). Learn a program of daily wellness founded on the 5,000 year-old healing system of medicine known as Ayurveda. Balance the mind-body; enhance nutrition; reduce emotional turbulence; restore vitality; re-awaken the senses. Vedic Master, Chopra Certified Instructor. $65. OLLI-CCU, Waccamaw at Litchfield Campus, 160 Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Isl. Register 843-349-6584, Coastal.edu. Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-9021416, pennyoga@aol.com. Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

wednesday Seniors Day at Bay Naturals & New Life Natural Foods. Shoppers over 60 get 10% discount Wed at New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com. Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by

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individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-4249586. Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC. com, LindaC.Zumba.com. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-2388616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Meditation, Silent & Guided–Noon-12:30pm. In Unity’s Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Yoga Pilates Fusion w/rotating instructors– Noon-1pm. Fusion class that combines stability from yoga and mobility from Pilates. Will tone and sculpt your entire body using your own body weight. Will engage the ”powerhouse” of your body and enjoy the amazing benefits of two disciplines togather. All Levels. $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB, 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com. Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:3pm, based on book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

thursday Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC. com, LindaC.Zumba.com. Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn

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what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. Offered in series or single classes. 6 wk series $50. 5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Kid’s Yoga w/Sharon Stollenmeir–11:15-noon. Have you ever been a mermaid and strengthened your core at the same time? Parents are welcome to participate along with the children. $5 for one child or $10 for a whole family. Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInTheForest.us. Fit Club w/Linda Sacchetti 11:30-12:30. Register and exercise together, weekly. All levels welcome. Personal wellness coach with 10 years experience coaching a healthier lifestyle. Registration fee $15 incl T-shirt, hydrating drink & a recovery drink. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Kick-off for Myrtle Beach Area Weight Loss Support Group w/Lennea Aurilia−Noon-1pm. Guided by certified Nutrition & Wellness Counselor and Certified Personal Trainer from Soulistic Health. Free. Info: Lennea, 843-655-0555 or Soulistic.Health@yahoo.com Life in Balance Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-241-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program w/ Patty Eppley−6-9 pm. (starts 9/27). Learn a program of daily wellness founded on the 5,000 year-old healing system of medicine known as Ayurveda. Balance the mind-body; enhance nutrition; reduce emotional turbulence; restore vitality; re-awaken the senses. Vedic Master, Chopra Certified Instructor. $65. HealthPoint Center, 12965 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Isl. Register: 843-237-2205. GeorgetownHospitalSystem.org. Open Mic Night! Barefoot Barista Restaurant Coffee House and Tea Rooms, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, 843-957-7803, BarefootBarista.net.

In nature nothing exists alone. ~Rachel Carson

friday Heated Power Vinyasa w/Tara Gurry, ERYT–9:30-10:30am. Challenging Vinyasa flow through sun salutations, warrior and balance series. Harmonizing moving meditation to strengthen, lengthen, detoxify the body, calm the mind and inspire the spirit. $12 walk-in, Passes $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga, 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB, 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com. Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:3010:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC. com, LindaC.Zumba.com. NMB Farmers Market−10am-6pm. Located at City Hall and the new Horry County Library at 925 1st. Ave S, North Myrtle, with covered shelter. Crafts, local foods. Facebook : North Myrtle Beach SC Farmers Market. Gamblers Anonymous & Gam-Anon−7:309pm. Gamblers Anonymous is for the gambler & Gam-Anon is for those affected by the gambler. First Baptist Church, 200 Hwy 17S & 2nd Ave S, MB. Info: Chris or Lou, 843-399-9043.

saturday MedMob Myrtle Beach w/Barb Stout. Last MedMob was on Sept 21st, International Day of Peace when 24 people sat in silent meditation with over 300 cities around the world. Monthly public meditation event on various Saturdays. Barb 843-504-6946. Medmob.org and Facebook. Beach Yoga w/Rotating Instructors−8:309:30am. Amazing yoga experience with your drishti to the beautiful expansive ocean. All levels, ages and abilities welcome, Location: 8th Ave N & North Ocean Blvd, NMB. Class updates posted on CPY Facebook Page. Beach Yoga $7,CarolinaPowerYoga.com. Family Fun Yoga w/ Amanda Reyelt Masterpaul–9-9:45am. Class for kids 9-24 months old and their parents. Bond, connect, workout in just 45 minutes with your infant. Amanda leads this class with her 20-month-old son and understands children and their changing needs within the same hour. $7/session or $20 for 4. Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInTheForest.us. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm. com.

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of the sauces, Low Country Sweet Mustard Sauce, is a longtime Pawleys Island favorite, made for more than 25 years in the area. Sweet Things arrives in October.

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What’s New at the Barefoot Barista?

Barefoot Barista owner Shari Smith says: “We are proud to have Sweet Things join our ranks of local artists, musicians and purveyors of organic products. And we will always strive to bring about a sense of oneness by offering our services and space for the betterment and education of our local community in order to support a healthy and organic lifestyle for everyone.”

n a continuing effort to bring its customers all-natural and organic goodness through its menu, made with fresh herbs and organic veggies, the Barefoot Barista will soon be offering homemade, all-organic, all-natural, and locally harvested honey. Honey, especially local honey, is one of nature’s ways of helping us live comfortably within our natural environment. Millions of people suffer from allergies. This is just “mistaken identity”; when your body mistakes pollens for more damaging invaders like fungal spores and dust mites. Instead of taking pharmaceutical antihistamines, bolster your diet with natural local honey to “inoculate” yourself with local pollens carried back to the hive by the bees. In doing so, you will increase your immunity to them. Local farm products seem to be hard to come by after the summer season ends. Is the Barefoot Barista planning anything new? Yes! Along with an awesome and all-natural honey, Barefoot Barista is proud to announce that it will also be carrying homemade jellies, jams, sauces and rubs made by Penny Grieb, owner of Sweet Things LLC. Sweet Things is a locally owned and operated company with longtime ties to the Pawleys Island community. Beekeeping and fruit canning is a multigenerational activity in the Grieb family. Grandparents and grandchildren alike share in the gathering of honey and fruit, with some of the family recipes dating back four generations. “Making

complete use of the seasons and what is naturally available has always been a way of life for us,” says Penny. Some of the honey flavors we can look forward to are peach, muscadine, apple, orange bourbon marmalade, and hot pepper jellies, just to name a few. One

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25th Anniversary Symphony Series

Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 7:30pm

Night of a Million Memories

“Fun”raising Concert featuring The Association with the Long Bay Symphony Pops. Bring back those memories with toe-tapping music from the ‘60s and ‘70s like Cherish, Windy, Never My Love, Along Comes Mary that were all at the top of the charts. Group rates available – call for information. Tickets $50, $45 and $40 depending on the section you choose.

Thinking Forward. Looking Back.

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

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 29.

AYURVEDA & MEDITATION PATTY EPPLEY, RYT, VEDIC MASTER Chopra Certified Instructor 814-243-5038 patty@mindfulintentions.com MindfulIntentions.com

Patty Eppley is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Chopra Center University. She combines her 20+ years experience in health care with her role as Chopra certified instructor to bring the healing practices of meditation and Ayurveda—the oldest healing system on the planet—to those desiring improved health and well-being. Her teaching style integrates with today’s lifestyle and modern medicine. Patty partners with health providers, universities, corporations and yoga studios, and welcomes private consultations.

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 13.

CHIROPRACTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Linda Audino, DC 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

A g r a d u a t e o f Pa l m e r Chiropractic College in 1994, Dr. Linda Audino has practiced in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and, in South Carolina, since 2003. She has treated newborns to geriatrics and everyone in between. It is Audino’s desire as a chiropractor to educate the public about what true health care is. The main focus of her message: There are no secrets or shortcuts to achieving health, but rather using good sense and knowledge to make the right choices in life. See ad, page 29.

DENTISTRY, MERCURY FREE JACK W. MARKUSEN, DMD 1321 44th Ave N Myrtle Beach 843-916-0990 DocMark.com

Dr. Markusen is a graduate of the School of Dentistry from the Medical University of South Carolina. He’s been a member of the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He has been practicing dentistry for almost 30 years. See ad, page 9.

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

Renee’ Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios Energy Field Healing a n d a u ra p h o t o g ra p hy readings. Renee’ 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.

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 sub-conscious where the root of problem’s actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation or visit MaximizedMind. com for more information. See ad, page 38.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

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

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Inside Bella Baby 7269 Hwy 707, north of Big Block Rd Myrtle Beach HolisticParent.com Holistic Parent carries products that are good for you, the environment and your budget. They are reusable, long lasting, and most importantly, products you need. They have been tried, tested and loved by our family and friends. Some of our products include Klean Kanteen, Boppy pillows, Moby Wraps, Boba baby carriers, Itzy Ritzy, Lusa Organics, cloth and swim diapers, mama cloth, toys and more. We are located inside Bella Baby, the only cloth diaper shop on the Grand Strand. Together we can meet all your natural product needs.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330 I work with individuals and couples. My approach is in the general area of what is called Transpersonal Psychology, which means healing beyond the personal or ego self. It is also specifically referred to as “Karma Sensitive Psychotherapy.” It uses a natural conversational methodology that is not based on what is called the medical model, with its disease categories, and has little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

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SHAMANIC SERVICES REV. DR. CRAIG TALBOT One Who Talks to Doves 843-957-3306

Dr. Craig Talbot is a trained Shamanic counselor, offering The 7 Sacred Rites of the Peoples, smudgings, pipe circles, drum circle, spirit circle, teacher of the medicine way, traditional tee pee demonstrations, ordained minister for wedding ceremonies, carrier of the sacred bundle. How may I serve you?

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WATER HEALTH RAYMOND OWENS

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WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350 As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Training provided. See ad, page 27.

YOGA CAROLINA POWER YOGA 81 Hillside Dr N North Myrtle Beach 843-877-5839 CarolinaPowerYoga.com

Carolina Power Yoga specializes in inspiring Power Vinyasa yoga, Hot yoga, Gentle yoga, and Beach yoga. An uplifting Power Vinyasa class links breath with asanas, flowing through sun salutations, backbends, inversions, restorative, and balancing poses. Vinyasa yoga harmonizes the body, mind and spirit while achieving optimal health, and cultivating compassion, peace, energy and joy. “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” ~Buddha

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

Breathe. Empower. Transform. 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, Power, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yoga for Golf and Sports, Iyengar, Restorative and Hot. $5 Community Class at 6 pm Fridays benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself through practice.

ISLAND WAVE YOGA

10555 Unit-A, Ocean Hwy 17 Pawleys Island 843-314-3206 IslandWaveYoga.com Facebook: Island Wave Yoga Island Wave Yoga offers a welcoming space for both those who know yoga and those who want to know yoga. Classes are drop-in, and series passes and memberships are available. Classes include Lava Flow, Beginners, Intro & Mixed Flow, Ashtanga, Family Fun, Power, Yoga for Golf & Sports, $5 Community, and Relax & Renew. Workshops include YOGA 101, Prenatal, Chair, Meditation and YIN. Island Wave Life retail carries prAna activewear, Manduka mats and props, Om Sweet Om Jewelry, books and more.

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

Come grow with us! We are now a “full-service” stop for body, mind and spirit ! We offer several classes in a variety of yoga styles to suit your body type, age, ability or health issues. Why not begin your Yoga journey with us? After yoga, you may want to enroll in a workshop in our Healing Arts Cooperative! Stop in any weekday until noon to visit our wonderful space and all that we offer or visit our website at MyrtleBeachYogaRoom. com. See ad, page 9.

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3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t. of Myrtle Beach. Each class explores breath, movement and perception. Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expand in a personal and profound way.

3080 DeVille St (same as cinema) The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.com YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning to yoga. Our schedule is also great for those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatherings and special events.

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