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FOSTERING LOVE
Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents
by Karen Shaw Becker
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For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—a heartwarming solution is to foster pets without homes that need a place to temporarily lay their heads and be loved until a forever home comes along. Fosters are needed when a shelter is filled to capacity or has too many large or old dogs, or orphaned puppies and kitties, for example, or when a rescue operation needs to quickly place shelter dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. As important and rewarding as the task of fostering is, it also comes with responsibilities and pitfalls worth considering in advance.
check out the possibilities.
In addition to Googling local animal shelters and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents.
think about short-term
fostering. To give it a try, volunteer for a short-term commitment—a few days or weeks. Vacation time is one big reason rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fill in while their “regulars” are away.
be fair to other pets at
home. Don’t get caught up in the needs of a new kitten or puppy so much that the needs of other pets go unnoticed. Forever pets may even help out with newcomers. “In my home, puppies work well, as my dogs mother them and show them the ropes on how to be a good dog,” says Stasia Thompson, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a volunteer with Almost Home Dog Rescue and Poor Paws Rescue.
don’t stress about cost.
Food, litter, toys and even veterinary care is often offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia.
don’t stress about place-
ment. Possibly the most-asked question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.
it’s okay to fall in love
with a foster pet. Many people
hesitate to foster pets because they’re afraid they’ll fall in love with a small ball of fur or a big pair of liquid eyes just begging to be adored. But that’s one of the risks of loving a creature with an open heart. “There is an amazing rush and deep sense of relief when you hear from the person who adopted your foster and you know the people found their true love in your foster,” says Winkler. “They know I helped save them. You can see it in their eyes.”
it’s even fine to adopt a
foster. It does happen sometimes; foster parents discover that the dog or cat that came into their home supposedly for a while happened to fit in perfectly, and no one can imagine living without it. While that’s been called a “foster failure”, it’s anything but. Any time an animal with no home finds one filled with love and caring, even if it’s their so-called temporary foster placement, it’s a success. Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.
Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. For more information, visit DrKarenBecker.com.
Nature’s Virus Killer
Copper can stop a cold before it starts
By Doug Cornell
Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria in the nose and on the skin.
Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.
In hundreds of studies, EPA and university researchers have confirmed that viruses and bacteria die almost instantly when touched by copper.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about microbes, but now we do.
Scientists say the high conductance of copper disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in seconds.
Tests by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals tried copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold about to start he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never got going. That was September 2012. I use copper in the nose every time and I have not had a single cold since then.” “We can’t make product health claims,” he said, “so I can’t say cause and effect. But we know copper is antimicrobial.” He asked relatives and friends to try it. They reported the same thing, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it. The feedback was 99% positive if they used the copper within 3 hours after the first sign of unwanted germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
Early user Mary Pickrell said, “I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”
Pat McAllister, 70, received one for Christmas and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.”
Frequent flier Karen Gauci had been suffering after crowded flights. Though skeptical, she tried copper on travel days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and
not a sniffle!” she exclaimed. Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people around her show signs of cold or flu, she uses copper morning and night. “It saved me last holidays,” she said. “The kids had crud going round and round, but not me.” Attorney Donna Blight tried copper for her sinus. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” A man with trouble breathing through his nose at night tried copper just before bed. “Best sleep I’ve had in years!” he said. In a lab test, technicians placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were found surviving soon after. Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams confirming the research. He placed millions of disease germs on copper. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched the surface,” he said. Some people press copper on a lip New device puts copper right right away if a warning tingle suggests where you need it. unwanted germs gathering there. The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched. The EPA says copper still works even when Dr. Bill Keevil: tarnished. Copper quickly kills CopperZap is made cold viruses. in the U.S. of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. It is available for $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA26. Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever. Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Dowdy Rudolph Chiropractic–We are open and spacing appointments consciously. We are sanitizing our office and waiting areas throughout the day and wearing personal protective gear. Call 803-376-6293 to schedule an appointment. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 & 4
Daddy-Daughter Date Night–6-9pm. A candlelight dinner followed by dancing, a memory photo and a goody bag. Purchase tickets in advance. Ages 3 and up. Cost: $28 per person. Crooked Creek Park, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin. Info/tickets: 803-345-6181, icrc.net. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Jubilee! Circle’s Coffee House and Open Mic–7pm. Opening performer Sydney McMath. Open mic at 8pm. Bring own microphone for sanitary purposes. Cost: Suggested $10 donation covers food and beverages. Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info: Info@JubileeCircle. com, JubileeCircle.com. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4-6
The Great Gatsby–ICRC Children’s Theatre–Fri, 7:30-9pm; Sat, 3-4:30pm and 7:30-9pm; and Sun, 3-4:30pm. All ages. Cost: $8. This adaptation of The Great Gatsby captures the glamour of the Roaring ‘20s and all the iconic moments of this American classic. Irmo High School, 6671 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info/tickets: 803-345-6181, icrc.net. SATURDAYS FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19 & 26
Murraywood Health Foods 20% off Satur-
days–10am-6pm. 20% off all grocery items, excluding local honey. Murraywood Shopping Center, 7001 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-732-3847.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Infant CPR Class–6-8pm. With Jordan Black-Peacock. Cost: $80. Capital Parent & Baby, 801 Gervais St, Ste 101, Columbia. Info: 803-630-3454, ParentAndBabyServices@gmail.com, ParentAndBabysvcs.com. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Aquarius Paint and Sip–6:30-8:30pm. Aquarians join us to create your personal zodiac masterpiece. Includes a breakdown of Aquarius characteristics as well as 16x20 canvas painting. Ages: 18 and older. Cost: $30. CWC Studio, 1812 Augusta Hwy, Ste K, Lexington. Info: 803-785-2876, Linktr.ee/ CanvasesWithCandace.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Parents’ Night Out (PNO)–6-8:30pm. No sitter? Bring the kids out for PNO. They will enjoy a movie, activities and canvas painting; pizza and drinks provided. Ages 5-13. Cost: $25 per artist (multi-child discount available). CWC Studio, 1812 Augusta Hwy, Ste K, Lexington. Info: 803-785-2876, Linktr. ee/CanvasesWithCandace.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Valentine’s Day Paint and Sip–6:30-9:30pm. Bring your boo or your bestie and celebrate love with us. Includes a 16x20 canvas painting, dinner, dessert, beverages, and wine glass for each participant. Cost: $120 per couple. CWC Studio, 1812 Augusta Hwy, Ste K, Lexington. Info: 803-785-2876, Linktr.ee/ CanvasesWithCandace.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Breastfeeding/Lactation Basics–6-8pm. With Jordan Black-Peacock. Cost: $80. Capital Parent & Baby, 801 Gervais St, Ste 101, Columbia. Info: 803-630-3454, ParentAndBabyServices@gmail. com, ParentAndBabysvcs.com. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Coping Skills for Labor–6-8:30pm. With Jordan Black-Peacock. Cost: $80. Capital Parent & Baby, 801 Gervais St, Ste 101, Columbia. Info: 803630-3454, ParentAndBabyServices@gmail.com, ParentAndBabysvcs.com. Paint and Sip–6:30-8:30pm. Come to create a masterpiece while mastering peace with this special event on 8x10 canvases. Buy one ticket, get one ticket free for your experience. Ages 21 and up. Cost: 2 for $22. CWC Studio, 1812 Augusta Hwy, Ste K, Lexington. Info: 803-785-2876, Linktr.ee/ CanvasesWithCandace.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Newborn Care Class–6-8pm. With Jordan Black-Peacock. Cost: $80. Capital Parent & Baby, 801 Gervais St, Ste 101, Columbia. Info: 803630-3454, ParentAndBabyServices@gmail.com, ParentAndBabysvcs.com. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Lake Murray Bridal Show–1-4pm. Our intimate show of wedding professionals will help make your dream wedding a reality. Meet wedding pros, door prizes, a selfie station, and more. Cost: $8 in advance; $10 day of. River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info/purchase tickets: LakeMurrayBridalShow.com. journey to God. Free. Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln, Columbia. Info: Call Dee at 803-749-2459, or visit Meetup.com/Columbia-Spiritual-Seekers or ECK-SC.org. Soundy School–10:30am. Every Sunday. Celebration through sound vibration, meditation and chanting. Singing bowls, bells, gong, hang drum, shruti box and other instruments. Masks required. Free. Held next to Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info: Email Tricia Phaup at Tricia@ kinmail.org. Unity of Columbia–11am. Every Sunday. A vibrant spiritual meditation community. Free. Unity of Columbia, 1801 Legrand Rd. Info: UnityColumbia@ gmail.com, UnityColumbia.org.
A Course in Miracles–Original Edition (ACIM-
OE)–4:30-6pm. Every Sunday. Study group via Zoom/phone. ACIM-OE is unedited and available as a free phone app. Donations are accepted. Watch introduction on YouTube with Joy Lee Connor, LMT. Info: Contact Connor at 803-447-6499 or JoyLeeConnor@BellSouth.net.
on going events
sunday
Eckankar–the Path of Total Freedom–10-11am. Every second Sunday. Open discussion about the spiritual messages in our daily experiences on our
monday
COVID-19: Self-Defense Beyond the Vaccine,
Part 1–6:30pm. Every Monday. Virtual class via Zoom. Cost: $20. Info: Contact Ms. Tracy at 833678-7229 or OriginalOriginshw@gmail.com.
tuesday
Original Origins Healthy Living Virtual Support
Group–6:30pm. First Tuesday. Free. Must register to attend. Info: Contact Ms. Tracy at 833-678-7229 or OriginalOriginshw@gmail.com.
wednesday
A Course in Miracles–7:30pm. Every Wednesday. Curious about A Course in Miracles and how its principles can help you find a better way to live? An informal discussion group led by Lee McEachern. The meeting is open to everyone. Free. Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info: RevCandace@JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.
thursday
Meditation Workshop–6pm. Every Thursday. A workshop introducing a variety of meditation forms, using Sharon Salzberg’s Real Happiness book as a guide. Cost: Donations are accepted. Jubilee! Circle, 6729 Two Notch Rd, Columbia. Info: RevCandace@ JubileeCircle.com, JubileeCircle.com.
saturday
COVID-19: Self-Defense Beyond the Vaccine,
Part 1–11am. Every Saturday. Virtual class via Zoom. Cost: $20. Info: Contact Ms. Tracy at 833678-7229 or OriginalOriginshw@gmail.com. Trance Healing–Every Saturday. A holistic healing approach for PTSD, chronic illness or cancer. Cost: In-person 30-minute session $45, or 60-minute session for $60. Holistic Wellness and Counseling Center, 519 E Main St, Lexington. Info/to book session: Contact Joy Stagg at 803-575-0811 or ReikiByJoy.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE
THE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
William D. Skelton, DAc 620 Sims Ave, Columbia 803-256-1000 • SCAcupuncture.com Bill Skelton is dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier, active lives with safe, gentle and effective techniques. He has 38 years’ experience and trained in the Republic of China. Call to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 10.
AESTHETICS
EXPECT CLARITY AESTHETICS
Angie Jewell 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste G, Columbia 803-348-8962
Our carefully crafted and customized holistic care plans include Environ skin care products, which utilize science to deliver real skin benefits, paired with treatment room modalities, such as PBM, LFS, RF, microcurrent, facial/ear reflexology, facial sculpting massage, and gua sha, to help our clients reach their skin goals. Consistent and positive results include luminous, smooth, taut skin with even skin pigmentation. It’s time to expect clarity!
AROMATHERAPY
GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE
4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15-A, Columbia Trenholm Plaza, in Forest Acres 803-454-7700 • GarnersNaturalLife.com Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally owned family business. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you using aromatherapy for pain, anxiety, energy enhancement and more. We carry several brands of essential oils, including doTERRA. See ads, pages 2 and back page.
BODY SCULPTING
BODIED BEAUTY LOUNGE
3201 Broad River Rd, Columbia 803-479-3351 • BodiedBeautyLounge.com A premier body-sculpting lounge with luxe services to build a baddie body naturally with no downtime. The expert staff members at Bodied Beauty Lounge are very knowledgeable and friendly—specializing in the areas of nonsurgical/non-invasive body sculpting, certified laser lipo, ultrasonic cavitation, radio frequency skin tightening, non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts, wood therapy, yoni steaming and much more. We are here and ready to help you achieve your body goals in less time and at affordable pricing. Come #GetBodied today! CHIROPRACTIC
CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER INC
Dr. Shelly Jones, DC 5209 Forest Dr, Ste C, Columbia 803-771-9990 • DrShellyJones.com Webster Technique certified, Dr. Jones provides family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support the body’s natural ability to heal, allowing one to feel better and enjoy living a more active lifestyle! Call to schedule your appointment or discuss bringing our onsite chiropractic care and health-education services to your business, school or athletic team.
DOWDY RUDOLPH CHIROPRACTIC LLC
Dr. Dowdy Rudolph, DC 1444 Barnwell St, Columbia 803-376-6293 • DowdyRudolphChiro.com Dr. Gerald Rudolph, DC, focuses on finding the root cause of your problems and not just treating your pain. He utilizes digital X-rays to help diagnose problems, spinal adjustments to stimulate proper movement of spinal and extremity joints, active therapeutic movement exercises to correct movement disorders, and spinal decompression to help relieve numbness and tingling down your arms and legs. Dowdy Rudolph Chiropractic also offers a state-of-the-art full-body lounge hydromassage table that can help you feel more rejuvenated and relaxed. See ads, pages 10.
COLON HEALTH
SPRING RAIN HYDROTHERAPY
Linda Salyer 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste H, Columbia 803-361-2620 • LSalyer@ymail.com All disease begins in the colon. Constipation; slow, sluggish bowel; gas and bloating? A colonic will help to rid you of these problems. Colonics promote good digestion, help speed metabolism, help lower cholesterol, and help relieve joint pain. Linda Salyer is IACN certified and a retired nurse. Saturday appointments available with an additional small convenience fee. See ad, this page.
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ECO-RICH SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
JUST WANNA MELT LLC
Misty Rawls • 803-331-0063 Info@JustWannaMelt.com JustWannaMelt.com A green skin care company that creates high-quality, non-GMO, all-natural products that are gentle to the skin and safer for the environment. Our brands include ingredients such as organic oils, butters, flowers, herbs, botanicals, local grains, beeswax and honey. Find our products at such stores as Garner’s Natural Life, Four Oaks Farm, Wingard’s Nursery, Whole Foods and more. For a complete list of retail locations, visit our website.
ENDOMETRIOSIS
HAYLI’S HERBS LLC
Master Herbalist HaylisHerbs.com Online Herbal Consultations for the Symptoms of Endometriosis Living with endometriosis can be stressful, confusing and overwhelming. I put together herbal combinations specific to your individual needs to help combat and potentially eliminate the symptoms of endometriosis. Please visit HaylisHerbs.com for more information and to schedule a free 15-minute pre-consultation.
HEALTH FOOD STORE
MURRAYWOOD HEALTH FOODS
Richard Beale, Owner • 803-732-3847 7001 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo In Murraywood Shopping Centre Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm Locally owned and proudly serving Irmo and the Midlands area for more than 25 years, Murraywood Health Foods is a health and specialty food store featuring the very best natural product brands, vitamins and minerals, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also carries natural and organic gluten-free foods and health and beauty products. Call today for more information or to schedule a special appointment. See ad, page 11. 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia 803-798-8687 • AboutYourHealthSC.com Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. One-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 39.
INVODRIP VITAMIN BAR
160 Medical Cir, Ste C, W Columbia Book@INVODrip.com 803-830-7212
At INVODrip, we care about your overall wellness. Our goal is to increase your energy levels, help meet your weight-loss goals, and ensure you’re well hydrated— not just with water, but also by incorporating the vitamins, minerals and electrolytes your body craves. The absorption rate of our vitamins and minerals surpasses any oral supplements you may have taken. Give us a call today to book your drip now. See ad, page 4.
ORIGINAL ORIGINS HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Tracy R. Jacox • 833-678-7229 OriginalOriginshw@gmail.com OriginalOriginshw.com Ms. Tracy has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. The mission of Original Origins Health and Wellness is to educate, equip and empower the community to adopt a predominately whole food, plant-based lifestyle, which will improve and optimize your quality of life, health and wellness while preventing, delaying, reversing or eliminating chronic illnesses. Original Origins can assist you with maximizing your health and wellness holistically! Our wide range of services include health coach partnering, comprehensive health evaluations, comprehensive cooking experiences, and a comprehensive kitchen evaluation. Your health is your wealth! See ad, page 8.
INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE
EXPECT WELLNESS
Dr. Rachel Hall 130 Suber Rd, Columbia 803-796-1702 • DrRachelHall.com ExpectWellness@sc.rr.com Find us on Facebook for great health tips. Integrative/Holistic medicine consults for anyone wanting to approach their health more naturally. Dr. Rachel Hall is board certified in both family medicine and integrative holistic medicine. Together we will focus on finding the root of the problem, not just treating symptoms. Call today for a consult if you are looking to achieve balance. In-house diagnostic labs and therapies. See ad, page 22. Dana Nairn, MD, FIAHM 3700 Forest Dr, Ste 200, Columbia 803-676-1030
Are you ready to take charge of your health? Dr. Dana Nairn is a fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and board certified in integrative holistic medicine and internal medicine. Dr. Nairn is excited and looking forward to partnering with you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Call today to schedule a consultation! See ad, page 7.
PROHEALTH CENTER
500 Plaza Cir, Ste J, Clinton, SC 864-681-0555 MyProHealthCenter.com Our integrative approach offers traditional and holistic health and wellness services. We don’t believe in just treating symptoms, but rather getting to the root of the problem. Our practitioners customize patient care through functional medicine specifically tailored to each individual. At our clinic, you are not just a patient number … you become part of our ProHealth Center family. We serve all of South Carolina. See ad, page 3.
LOCAL RETREAT
JOY LEE CONNOR, LMT (SC#1229)
Healing Minster at Springhill AtONEment Center 803-447-6499
Retreat to the trees! Come and experience 100 beautiful acres near Chapin, South Carolina. Joy Lee Connor invites you to bathe in the forest and “ground” in the peaceful fields of Earth. Breathe in love, heal your mind, and nurture your spirit. We are often overwhelmed by body pains and emotions. Experience mind and body transformation while being loved, forgiven and released. Your energy field will be restored and balanced, allowing you to feel lighter and burdenfree. Joy offers instruction in reiki, Touch for Health, meditation, yoga, meridian movement, and selfcare—both online and in person. Private or small groups are available. Call Joy today!
NATURAL SOAPS
RAW ESSENCE NATURAL SOAPS & BATH CO LLC
9003 Two Notch Rd, Ste 12, Columbia 803-834-6576 Info@RawEssenceSoaps.com RawEssenceSoaps.com Raw Essence Natural Soaps & Bath Company LLC is a handcrafted line of soap and body care products homemade in Columbia that uses all-natural ingredients to make unique products for your lifestyle and home. Raw Essence makes products that are 100 percent handmade, and free of harmful chemicals and preservatives. We strive to use the highest quality, eco-friendly ingredients possible to create unique luxury soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, body butters, candles, and other spa and natural skin care items that will nourish your body and delight your senses.
Sumter, SC 803-463-2968 SCFOrganicFarms.com Asya’s Organic Farm is owned by young entrepreneur Asya Harris. Harris began working on her parents’ farm at the age of 6. This driven young business woman currently markets herbal teas, supplements and essential oils. Her product lineup also includes gemstones, natural minerals and healing crystals. Products can be purchased online from Etsy @SCFOrganicFarms and on her business Instagram account @Asya_Organic_ Farm. See ad, page 23.
PREGNANCY/LACTATION
CAPITAL PARENT AND BABY SPECIALTY SERVICES
J. Black-Peacock, BS, IBCLC, LCCE, CPST, CBD 801 Gervais St, Ste 101, Columbia 803-630-3454 • ParentAndBabysvcs.com Columbia’s premier pregnancy, birth and postpartum service provider. Our pregnancy services include classes/education, birth preference planning, and prenatal lactation consultations. Our birth services include birth doula services (with traditional, last-minute or virtual services available). Our postpartum services include newborn/postpartum doula services, lactation services, and education/ classes. Car seat checks, installations and education are also available. See ad, page 14.
SPIRITUAL
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
Justin Williams 803-467-8322 Justin.Williams2@gmail.com Justin is an intuitive counselor and energy worker. He power cycles, overhauls and unblocks energy fields from afar to remove negativity from your life while jumpstarting your career, relationships, money and general blessings. Justin also provides distance house cleansings to produce a peaceful home and comfortable environment tailormade for abundance and success.
UNITY OF COLUMBIA
1801 Legrand Rd 803-736-5766 • UnityColumbia.org Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. Come join us for a Sunday worship celebration and meet some positive, uplifting people that live life abundantly. See ad, page 9. 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste J, Columbia 803-798-8687 • AboutYourHealthSC.com Our main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. One-on-one nutritional counseling, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aquachi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography. Hardto-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, raw foods and natural household items. See ad, this page. PALMETTO THERMAL IMAGING
Mobile Thermography Unit Heather Terry, Certified Thermographer 864-681-0555 • 803-924-0813 Thermography is a noninvasive, radiation-FREE and pain-FREE thermal scan of the body. This exclusive technology uses a clinical imaging procedure to create a map of the body’s infrared patterns. It is a valuable tool for alerting your healthcare provider to changes that could indicate early stages of disease. Heather Terry travels to multiple locations in South Carolina. Call today to schedule your session. See ad, page 3.
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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE
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