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Mama Bessie's Place Spiritual Sanctuary in Charlotte

Dustin Sulak on the Therapeutic

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Contents

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

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14 MAMA BESSIE'S PLACE

More Than a Store, a Spiritual Sanctuary

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16 SILVER THREAD AND

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

18 SEEKING SANCTUARY How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

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20 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

24 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

26 BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health

28 DUSTIN SULAK

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on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

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news briefs

Help in Knowing Whether a Home or Work Cleanse is Suitable

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nergies are as much a part of our surroundings as the physical ones that are more familiar to us. This energy can affect our feelings, thoughts and overall well-being and vitality in both positive and negative ways. Intuition

By Andrea can assist in helping one decide if an energybalancing home or business cleanse would be suitable.

Most people may “feel” they need it. She offers some suggestions as to key factors in deciding on possibly having an energetic cleansing including if there’s a room or space that you just don’t feel quite comfortable in; when you move into a new home; when there has been chronic illness or the passing of a loved one; if you have had a lot of arguments or grief in the home or recently separated; if animals are showing a change in behavior; times of transition; moving subtle energy and increasing the flow of energy of the home to try to sell or rent it; before and/or after a party or meeting; or just to feel the difference it makes.

Topics to consider in having a cleansing/rebalance in business space include when old or heavy energy is cleared from a space, the air feels thinner (a higher vibration) and people feel refreshed in this recharged space; the same people spend many hours every day at work and leave behind energetic imprints which creates a density that can have the space feel stagnant, heavy or unproductive; and clearing and balancing a space can create productivity, a lighter atmosphere and increase the business.

For more information and to make appointments and the location of her private space, text 704-779-4880, email IntuitionByAndrea@gmail.com or visit IntuitionByAndrea.com. See ad, page 27.

Intro Workshop to Golden Quest Curriculum

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ntuitive Karmic astrologer Susan Reynolds will join Rev. Rebecca Nagy, founder of the Golden Quest Mystery School, as guest instructor for a special introductory workshop Susan Reynolds entitled The Path of the Initiate from 1 to 4 p.m. on January 20 at the Big Chill, in Charlotte. It’ll be the final introductory workshop before the full-time curriculum begins on February 3 with a three-hour workshop, followed by weekly Wisdom Wednesdays via Zoom and gatherings on the first Sunday of each month.

The two-year program is designed to ensure a progressive and balanced approach to each individual’s spiritual path and the unfolding of their spiritual gifts through study, meditation, the healing arts and service. Students will learn how to bring forward their unique qualities and abilities from past lives, align with their Soul Purpose for this life, and learn the Plan and Purpose of the continued evolution of Humanity and the planet through progressive revelation.

Reynolds, president of the Council of Esoteric Professionals, has studied esoteric wisdom at The Foundation of Truth and Karin Kabbalah Center and leads Edgar Cayce workshops. She’ll be teaching special classes on astrology and other esoteric topics throughout the year.

Nagy is a graduate of the mystery school, Sancta Sophia Seminary. Trained as a Kabbalist and Reiki Master Teacher, she wrote the meditation CD, Instant Calm, is a Spiritual and Past Life Counselor, a Master Meditation Teacher and a member of the Council of Esoteric Professionals.

Tuition cost: $111. Location: 911 E. Morehead St., Ste. 100. For more information or to register (required by Jan 16), call Nagy at 704-661-4957, email Rebecca.Golden Quest@gmail.com or visit GoldenQuest MysterySchool.org. See ad, page 36.

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Eco-Friendly Home Design for the New Year

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he new year can mean looking to change the appearance of one’s residence and doing it in a way that’s easy on the Earth.

Claudia Josephine Design, a Charlotte area business, offers sustainable, eco-friendly design work to help clients achieve a look that reflects their taste and lifestyle while choosing finishes that complement the architecture of their home.

Claudia Ricciardone offers color consultations, general consultations and full-service interior design, including residential new construction and remodels.

She is experienced in residential new construction, remodels and full-service interior design and is a Maria Killam certified True Colour Expert.

For more information, call Claudia Ricciardone at 860-796-3415, email Claudia@Claudia JosephineDesign.com or visit ClaudiaJosephineDesign.com. See ad, page 36.

Seasonal Qigong Seminar for Kidney and Hormonal Health

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uild a firm foundation for your health in the new year with seasonal qigong. The Empower Life Center, in Charlotte, directed by Camilo Sanchez, MAOM and a licensed acupuncturist, is hosting a seasonal qigong seminar for staying healthy and balanced during the winter season from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on January 19.

Attendees will learn the seasonal cycle of the five elements and how they influence health; the five elements system of Chinese medicine; gain an understanding of the link between the winter season and the kidneys and hormonal health; practice and learn a targeted set of 10 seasonal qigong exercises for strengthening the kidneys, increasing vitality, improving mood and balancing the hormones; apply strategies for correcting seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression, low back and joint pain; learn principles of five elements’ nutrition for the winter season and kidney health; and implement lifestyle recommendations for staying healthy during the winter season.

Cost: $125/before Jan. 12, $145/afterwards. Pre-registration is required. Location: 14136 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville. To register, call 704-542-8088 or visit EmpowerLifeCenter.com.

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Berrybrook Natural Foods Offers Variety

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o get the new year off to a healthy start, Berrybrook Natural Foods, in Charlotte, offers hundreds of organic and natural supplements, and health products, from around the country plus many local and specialty items and brands not likely found in chain stores.

To build one’s immune system for cold/flu season or detox for improved health and weight loss, the knowledgeable, seasoned team can help one consider vast selections of third party-verified CBD oils, salves and crèmes; hemp honey and Vape Pens, homemade vegetarian soups and more in the Juice Bar; Sweet’s local elderberry syrup; duck eggs; alkaline/ionized water; artisanal miso; natural, gluten-free bread, bagels and wraps; local cheeses; homeopathics; black seed oils; raw Shea butter, E3 Live, Honey Girl Skin Care from Maui, and more.

Berrybrook Natural Foods has been family owned and operated since 1972 for their customers’ long-term health.

Location: 1257 East Blvd. (corner of East & Kenilworth behind the red cart). For more information, call 704-334-6528 or visit BerrybrookFarm.com. See ad, page 25.

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Special New Patient Offer at Haas Wellness Center

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onsider starting the new year by experiencing the many helpful alternative therapies at the Haas Wellness Center, in Charlotte, at special more affordable rates. Throughout this month, new patients can receive a two-hour new patient exam that includes an applied kinesiology exam, structural evaluation, checking vitals, nutrition testing, biofeedback testing for food sensitivity and heavy metal screening, and a urinalysis which includes a protein digestion test, all at $99 instead of the regular cost of $300. New patients can also have a one-hour consultation to review exam and test results and gain recommendations.

Dr. Haas has been in practice for more than 32 years and has helped 15,000-plus patients return to their highest health potential via such modalities as applied kinesiology, detoxification, allergy elimination, hormone balancing, nutritional testing, healthy weight, massage, energy foot baths and laser therapy.

Location: 3315 Springbank Ln., Ste. 102. For more information, to schedule an appointment and obtain special offer (mention code NA119), call 704-837-2420. Also visit HaasWellnessCenters.com. See ad, page 13.

Qi Revolution at Asheville’s Cellular Center

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i Revolution, the largest qigong event in North America that has been praised by experts of yoga and naturopathic medicine, will take place from March 30 through April 1 at the Cellular Center, in Asheville. Qigong exercises and food-based healing will be taught in detail by 20-year qigong practitioner Jeff Primack and 20 other instructors.

Experiencing ourselves as pure energy for even one minute is the ultimate “reset button” to relieve stress and improve focus. The Nine-Breath Method, a signature technique, allows for this transformation. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction.

Primack healed himself of lifelong asthma and through his workshops has helped others discover the secrets of maximizing their own healing potential. During the first day, instructors teach guests level-one qigong healing and breathing applications and move into even more powerful breathing applications on days two and three.

Cost: $199 for all three days. Location: 87 Haywood St., Asheville. For more information or to make advanced registration (required), call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, page 2.

Corrections In December 2018 issue, he news brief titled “Intuition By Andrea Adds Private Space for Sessions” incorrectly listed the contact phone number. Correct number is 704-779-4880.

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School of Shamanic Studies at Kent-Cook Institute at the Nook with Salem Wolf Heart

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he Shamanic Apprentice Program (ShAP) launches this month at the Kent-Cook Institute at the Nook with new and exciting year-long and monthly studies in healing through natural means featuring Salem Wolf Heart, a highly respected medicine woman with psychic skills and healing abilities intermingled with influential guidance, protection and advanced knowledge, in the tradition of Lynne Andrews. Wolf Heart, author of the Native American children’s “Benny Moon” series who has studied with the Sacred Waters School of Integrative Energy Medicine, will be joined

by Rachel Mann, Ph.D., Shamanic Energy Healing and Wisdom Teachings.

Other teachers will be Sun Bear of the Bear Tribe, author of Dreaming the Wheel; Native American Ceremonial Dancer Joseph Real; Beautiful Painted Arrow and Wallace Black Elk, Traditional Lakota Elder and Spiritual Interpreter; and P.E. Calvert, Kent-Cook Institute Shamanic Instructor.

A weekly study on Shamanic Healing for Animals will be held January 6, 13, 20 and 27. Your Shamanic Journey, Building a Path to Spiritual Enlightenment, will take place February 2, March 2 and April 6, followed in the afternoon by The School of Shamanic Studies.

Wolf Heart will introduce participants to the many practices and natural abilities of the Shaman and the power of prayer to everyone. Studies will be in interpretive dreams and visions; perceiving clairvoyance with control of body temperature; control of fire; foretelling of the future; and healing the sick with herbs and prayers.

Working with animal spirit guides and the power of ceremony will also be covered.

Cost: $25/session; possible materials fee.

Location: 400 North Harbor Place Dr., Ste. C., Davidson. For more information including class times or to make reservations, call 704-896-3111 or visit KentCookInstitute. com. See ad, page 13.

Ahlara Creates The Brotherhood

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hlara International, a spa, boutique and spiritual center, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, has created a special, recurring event for men titled the Ahlara Brotherhood. Gatherings, with the purpose of educating, enlightening and engaging men from all walks of life in lively and timely discussions featuring inspirational speakers on many subjects, will take place on the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m., beginning January 13.

Joyce Marie Sheldon, community liaison for Ahlara, created the Ahlara Sisterhood in 2017 as a spin-off of International Women’s Day celebrated worldwide. “After almost two years of these wonderful gatherings of women,” she says, “it was time to include men in the awakening taking place in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area and around the world.

It’s exciting to participate in the offering of these special events at Ahlara!”

When she met Ty Ryan, the creator of That Loving Space, a mission drawn from his own life experiences, she knew he was the right person to facilitate the Brotherhood. Now he is devoted to helping men cope with life’s challenges and emotional pitfalls.

While the Ahlara Sisterhood donates its $10 registration fees to supporting the educational needs of young girls in Nepal via Himalayan Hands, a nonprofit established by Ahlara owner, Lynne Wiggins, the Brotherhood will donate their registration fees to the same nonprofit, but direct the funds toward digging for wells in Nepal for fresh water for remote villages.

Ahlara continues to provide the area with quality workshops, classes and special events, and offers spa services of exceptional quality by devoted professionals. Boutique at Ahlara offers fashion-forward apparel for women plus accessories, skin care products, essential oils and gift items. Ahlara’s Crystal Center remains one of the most prestigious in the area with new arrivals each week.

Location: 155 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville. For more information, call 704-662-0946 or visit AhlaraInternational.com. See ad, page 29.

Transpersonal Power is Expanding Back to Charlotte

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inda Thunberg, owner of Transpersonal Power, is expanding her business with a new location in Charlotte. There’ll be new classes, workshops and certifications available to help people on their personal journeys beginning this month.

“While I’ve spent the last 3.5 years in Wilmington,” Thunberg says, “I’ve managed to stay connected to the vibrant energy in Charlotte. And when the opportunity presented itself to move back to the Queen City, where my business started, I couldn’t pass it up.”

“As the collective consciousness grows, holistic businesses expand worldwide as we collaborate with each other and weave into the mainstream, new avenues of potentiality are opening for the greater good,” she adds.

Thunberg, who is also the president and CEO of The National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists, will also move its headquarters to the greater Charlotte area. She will retain a second location in Wilmington, and continue to offer Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Intuitive Soul Readings, Mentoring and Life Coaching, and Group Hypnosis.

Transpersonal Power can help people formulate the changes and manifestations they want to easily experience with client-based, personalized hypnosis, classes, meditation, intuitive soul readings, life coaching and mentoring.

For more information call 1-855-772-0459; to make an appointment visit TranspersonalPower.com.

Two New Programs Offered at Unity Spiritual Center

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nity Spiritual Center of Charlotte will offer two new healing and spiritual programs starting this month.

Dr. Adrian Calabrese (AdrianCalabrese.com) will present the Course in Metaphysics and Spirituality, a year-long series of monthly classes on the second Saturday each month, beginning from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 12. The in-depth view of metaphysics, esoteric studies and intuitive development seeks to awaken the power of Spirit and help one use spiritual concepts to live a joyful, prosperous and abundant life. Calabrese holds doctorates in Psycho-Spiritual Research and Metaphysics, is a counselor, intuitive and the author of three books. The cost is $25 per month with pre-registration required.

Rev. Jim Fuller will lead You Can Heal Your Life, a series of Sunday evening classes based on the New York Times bestselling book by Louise Hay, starting at 7 p.m. on January 13. Hay’s simple message is the body, like everything else, is a mirror of your inner thoughts and beliefs, and every cell and everything in your world responds to the thoughts you think and ideas you energize.

Replace negative or limiting thoughts with healed creative ones and your body and life will respond. Fuller has been facilitating groups based on this healing work for 10-plus years. There will be an introductory video on January 6 at 7 p.m. Free with donations appreciated.

Location: Park Road Church, 3900 Park Rd., Charlotte. For more information and to register for both programs, call 704-619-9029, email Charlotte SpiritualCenter@gmail.com or visit UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

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Oral immunotherapy (OIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) induce desensitization, meaning that once the process is completed, patients will be desensitized to the foods to which they are sensitive. At the end of the program, patients can ingest, be exposed to and tolerate the foods they were once allergic to without any reactions. OIT involves the administration of small amounts of allergen (food) to patients by mouth.

SLIT involves the administration of small amounts of allergen (food) to patients under the tongue.

First, there is rapidly induced desensitization (the ability to tolerate an allergen while on immunotherapy), and then over time, induced tolerance to the allergen (long-term ability to tolerate an allergen after immunotherapy is discontinued).

Patients undergoing OIT typically ingest a mixture of allergenic protein in a liquid or soft food, whereas with SLIT, the allergen in liquid form is administered under the tongue. Treatments are typically started in a controlled setting such as an office or hospital clinic, where gradually increasing doses of an allergen are given until the targeted dose is reached.

Following this, daily dosing is done at home and increased in the office on a regular schedule. A food type is usually desensitized in a patient in about four to eight months.

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Stress Lowers Women’s Fertility

New Hope for Food Allergy Sufferers

Dr. Maeve O’Connor is the founder of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief (AAIR), in Charlotte. For more information and appointments, call 704-910-1402 or visit AAIRofCharlotte.com.

Nettle Leaf Helps Inflammatory Bowel Patients Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

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Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered

After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.

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Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins

Baltimore is spending $15 million to deploy 4,000 sensorequipped trash receptacles that signal when they need emptying to increase collection efficiency. “The cans come with Wi-Fi; we will utilize this capability to allow the can to transmit information, including how full it is, so we can offer as-needed servicing of the cans,” says Jeffrey Raymond, with the Baltimore Department of Public Works. The solar-powered trash receptacles are manufactured by Ecube Labs, with offices in Los Angeles and South Korea. The company is installing its CleanCUBE bins across Baltimore in three stages, starting with 150 units in the South Baltimore gateway/casino area.

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Cork is both recyclable and renewable because it regenerates its bark after harvesting, which causes no harm to trees. Durable cork can be found in the flooring of the Library of Congress and as an insulator for space shuttles. It’s also a waterproof, abrasionresistant fire retardant and acoustic insulator with odor and humidity-controlling and acoustic sounddampening applications. In Portugal, the world’s largest producer, the outer skin regrows in time for the next harvest. The stripped trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release more oxygen, so Portugal’s cork forests, or montados, are often referred to as the “lungs” of the environment.

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Mama Bessie's Place

More Than a Store, a Spiritual Sanctuary

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esola Morgan runs p.m. on January 19, with Mama Bessie’s a 10 percent discount on Place, a metaphysiall merchandise in the cal bookstore, with her store except books. There husband, Alfonso Herwill also be a free gift with ranz. She says, “Owning every purchase. a metaphysical store was “I am blessed to have always a dream of ours.

Mama Bessie as a spiriMy husband and I lived tual guide. We named and worked in Boston for the store after her,” shares many years. We finally Morgan. “She inspired us decided that we needed a to open this shop and to change so that we could share her with everyone give more time to our who visits our store.

Lesola Morgan spiritual lives. We quit our We believe that there are jobs and moved to Charlotte.” The store is many paths to the divine. As such, we have celebrating their 11th anniversary with a something for everyone, no matter what Customer Appreciation Day from noon to 4 their spiritual path or religion.”

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Morgan likes to recall the story of her patron inspiration: “Mama Bessie is an African spirit who was a slave when she was on Earth. Mama Bessie had knowledge of and continued to practice her African religion, even as a slave in the United States. While we are searching to find where Mama Bessie lived and what she did, we have pieces of her story. When she lived on Earth, she did not have children, but they called her Mama Bessie because she mothered and nurtured everyone. She was the cook and speaks of taking advantage of her position to help other slaves. Many people were helped through many difficult situations. Because she helped others, she speaks of being exiled to an island off the coast of the Carolinas. She was never exiled for too long, because she was loved by all, and they loved her cooking!”

Mama Bessie’s Place sells a diverse array of spiritual, religious, New Age and metaphysical supplies, gifts and books, including candles, incense and herbs; amulets and talismans; anointing oils, spiritual baths, floor washes and soaps; crystals and gemstones, as well as divination tools such as pendulums, tarot decks, and runes. There are also altar supplies and statuary representing different spiritual and religious paths—Hindu, Yoruba, Catholic and Egyptian.

“We also offer spiritual readings and consultations by appointment,” says Morgan. “Beatrice Bates offers ‘Conversations with Bea’ by appointment on Wednesdays. Morgan also offers spiritual consultations by appointment. She advises, “We also offer ‘cash register’ readings. When a customer’s total balance is an interesting number, such as repeating numbers like 11 or 333, we pull out our numbers reference book, Messages in the Numbers, by Alana Fairchild. People love it and report getting a very meaningful message.” In addition to Bates, Mirtha Cuellar is a customer service associate.

Morgan doesn’t feel the store is in competition with other businesses or metaphysical stores. She says, “There are enough customers to go around.

We take great care to provide a wide selection of merchandise to address the needs of newcomers to spiritual awaken-

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We take great pride in helping customers find what they need, as well as offering suggestions on the best Beatrice Bates way to use their purchases to help move forward on their spiritual journeys.”

About the store’s ongoing success, Morgan relates, “It has to be customer service and the positive and uplifting atmosphere we try to maintain at all times.

People always walk in and say how good the place smells and how comfortable and how much better they feel after coming into the store. People also get lost in the wide variety of items that we try to keep in stock. We have every color and type of candle anyone might require. We have over 150 different herbs, roots, and sticks. The gemstone and crystal section is always busy. We have an exclusive offering of Brazilian crystals from Minas Gerais, thanks to Caineros Crystals. We also try to keep our prices as reasonable as we possibly can.”

The store also provides information about each gemstone, crystal and herb packet in English and Spanish, in addition to resource guides for spiritual oils and herbs. Open decks of tarot and oracle cards are available for customers to peruse before making a choice, as well as advice about choosing candle color for a specific purpose, how to read a candle flame, smudge bundles and mala beads. A new line of spiritual oils has been introduced. There is a community altar with a doll dressed in a blue gingham dress sitting in a rocking chair that represents Mama Bessie. Customers are free to pause and meditate there.

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25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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Bruckman—a dreamer he year was 1994.

The real “natural America Online awakening” is about each and entrepreneur in her own right—was quietly opened the first of us waking up laying the foundation gateway to the World to who we truly are and for what would become Wide Web; Jeff Bezos the largest franchise founded the fledgling the kind of world we publishing network in behemoth Amazon; and can create together. the natural health indusDeepak Chopra installed ~Sharon Bruckman try: Natural Awakenings the first bricks on his magazine. path to enlightenment “America’s natural wellness and sustainwith the publication of his book The Seven ability movements were in their infancy Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams. the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically benefiting people nationwide, as well as engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food throughout our precious planet.” supply that year, spawning a GMO food Woven from the threads of grit, revolution that transcended the age-old inspiration and perhaps serendipity, debate between pesticides and organics. the magazine was a tapestry of health, Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the healing and mindfulness. Its successful leading edge of a cultural awakening.

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By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living.

The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach.

Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission.

As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities.

Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.”

The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other.

Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets.

“We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute to our

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During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.”

By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.”

We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come.

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mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative exposure without and sometimes imperceptideliver the latest innovations to consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level.

(RF), a high-frequency EMF associated We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods.

“The main health concerns include “5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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Create a Safer Haven

With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.

Find Some Distance

EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night

Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle.

“Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.”

Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on.

For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.

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odifying the use of electronics is just one piece of the puzzle in reducing the health impact of EMFs. Other healthy habits include:

Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other

indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.

Fortifying health. A strong, nourished body provides

greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.

Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.

Accessorizing. Many experts, including Gittleman, recommend wearing jewelry made of shungite, a black mineraloid composed almost entirely of carbon that can absorb harmful radiation from EMFs. For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

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“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed

heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

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Drink this: Hot, golden turmeric milk,

made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

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strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give

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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 Euro-

pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: A juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: Vitamin D.

Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, short-

ness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

An Ounce of Prevention

y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:

Brain

Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.

Heart

yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-

versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers.

“Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

Kidneys

To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

Liver

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helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver

disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With

feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle.

Reverse direction.

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Turmeric. An antioxidant and antiinflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows.

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“The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month.

“We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.”

Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.

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mind connection in his book The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin.

Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

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Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the

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Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England.

“I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies.

We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

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ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease.

Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.

Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs.

In the field of blood chemistry analysis, there are two main types of reference ranges—pathological and functional. The

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pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary.

“It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.”

It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other nonpharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says.

Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.

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A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis.

“Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says.

If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag.

“Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.”

Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results.

However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many

It’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years. of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.

If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?

The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource.

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 Guided Shamanic Meditation – 7:15-8:45pm.

Dina Butler will work to bring clarity and wisdom through this led meditation. $30. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 Cyndi Dale Live at The Bag Lady: Healing Streams of Grace and the Miracle Field – 6-6:30pm, book signing. 6:30-9pm, class. Cyndi Dale, internationally renowned author, intuitive, teacher, and healer, will introduce her signature technique, Healing Streams of Grace. $99. The Bag Lady, 1516 E 4th St, Charlotte. 704-338-9778.

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Law of Attraction Discussion with Amanda Towne – 7pm. Tap into the spiritual laws of the Universe and claim a positive direction for your life. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening’s Community Soul Night, Thursdays at Elemental Healing. Love offering. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B, Charlotte. AwakeningCarolina.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Chi Running and Walking for Natural Free Flowing Movement – 9:30-11am. Learn how to use natural forces to run and walk more effortlessly and injury free. ChiRunning/Walking uses the principles of Tai Chi to cooperate with natural forces such as gravity. $40 or free with Gumbo purchase of running shoes. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Burning Bowl Ceremony – 10:30am-12pm. Bring in the New Year as we release that which no longer serves us and open to Spirit to receive our 2019 “spiritual action plan” through a visioning meditation. Bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope. $20 or NookSter Society. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson.

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Spiritual Psychic Readings –1-4pm. Intuitive, psychic, experienced readers/mediums, using the various tools of the trade help you find clarity and direction. Readings begin at $60. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. Call to reserve: 704896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 You Can Heal Your Life - Free Film – 7-8:30pm.

Learn how you can heal and improve all parts of your life. Based on the groundbreaking work of Louise Hay. Free intro film with weekly classes to follow. Unity Spiritual Center meeting in the Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte.

704-619-9029. UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Greenways for Mecklenburg – CROWN will host “Greenways for Mecklenburg” with Ed Barnhart.

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ward. Free. Discovery Place Nature, 1658 Sterling Rd, Charlotte. Details: CrownCharlotte.org.

Mindful Based Stress Reduction Intro – 6:458pm. Part of an 8-week course that teaches mindfulness as a means of learning greater balance and effective strategies for an improved sense of wellness. Includes guided meditation, gentle yoga and more. Free. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200-C, Community/Movement Rm #1, Charlotte. 843-364-5921. Jude@AKeenMind.com.

Intro to Yoga Series with Lexie Meier! – Jan 8-Feb 12. 7-8:30pm. Designed to take away the worries about your first yoga class and make your introduction to yoga an enjoyable experience. For the beginner or the student new to yoga that wants a deeper introduction. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Ministry of Self Discovery – 6:30-8pm. Discover your life’s divine purpose by creating a spiritual practice for counseling/healing/weddings/funerals and more. 12-month class. $1200. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200-C, Community/Movement Rm #1, Charlotte. 704-776-8092.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Seniors and Veterans Discount Day – 10am-6pm.

Seniors and veterans receive 10% off all merchandise (except books), in-store only. Just ask. Mama Bessie’s Place, 3010 Monroe Rd, Shop 104, Charlotte. 704-632-9911.

Make America Kind Again with Sally Razack – 7pm. This interactive group will discuss creating a world of kindness and love, first within and then allowing it to motivate daily expressions. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening’s Community Soul Night, Thursdays at Elemental Healing. Love offering. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B, Charlotte. AwakeningCarolina.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Julia Schmidt Easy and Natural Weight Loss –10:30-11:30am. This simple and clean way of eating will give you more than a thin body, it will give you energy, vitality and a new perspective on life. Julia Schmidt is a certified Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians for Responsible Medicine. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. Call to reserve: 704-896-3111.

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The Course In Metaphysics & Spirituality – 10:45am-1pm. Dr. Adrian Calabrese, author, speaker, intuitive counselor and metaphysical minister, presents a year-long series of programs (2nd Saturdays) covering key metaphysical/ spiritual topics. $25 per class, advance registration required. Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte, Rm 505. For info and to register: 704-6199029 or CharlotteSpiritualCenter@gmail.com.

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The Golden Quest Mystery School’s Second Sundays at Sanctuary Imports – 10:30am-12pm.

Join Rev. Rebecca Nagy for an exploration of the Mystery Teachings and esoteric practices. This month we discuss the numerology of the New Year followed by meditation and fellowship. $25. Sanctuary Imports, 822 Lamar Ave, Charlotte. More info: GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org. 704-661-4957.

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704-662-0946 AhlaraInternational.com You Can Heal Your Life Class – 7pm. 10-week class based on the work of Louise Hay. Break free from limiting beliefs that once held you back. Led by Rev Jim Fuller. Suggested donation $10 per class. Unity Spiritual Center meeting in the Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. 704-6199029. UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 New Year’s Fitness Resolutions: How to Avoid Injury and Setbacks with Shannon Mullaly, PT, MPT, CIMT, CSCS – 12-1pm. Need help with your New Year’s resolutions? This workshop teaches the do’s and don’ts for the gym, essentials for improving your fitness while staying healthy. 301 E Tremont Ave B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706. Roperpt.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 GetMeSomeGreen Ribbon Cutting with Matthews Chamber – 9-10am. GetMeSomeGreen Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. Free CBD coffee and tea tastings all day celebrating a new product launch.

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Sound Healing Meditation at The Salt Pad – 7:30-8:45pm. Experience the healing power of Himalayan Salt coupled with powerful sound healing therapy and guided meditation to gently massage the cellular and energetic body back into harmony, while clearing blockages and restoring vitality. $55. The Salt Pad, 1600 E Woodlawn Rd, #310, Charlotte. 828-246-3335. Katie@ZenWithinAcademy.com. ZenWithinAcademy.com/ upcomingworkshops.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Paint Your World With Kindness with Angie Celeste – 7pm. Join us for a fun night of rock paint-

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ing that is creative and meditative. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening’s Community Soul Night, Thursdays at Elemental Healing. $10 suggested donation for supplies. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B, Charlotte. AwakeningCarolina.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 How to Bring Yoga to Teens and Schools – Jan 18-21. 9am-6pm. Learn how to teach yoga to teens, adapt yoga to a classroom setting, bring stress reduction and self care to the teachers and administrators and how to establish your kids yoga business. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. To apply: TwistKidsYoga@gmail.com. 704-266-1443.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Level I – 9am-6:30pm. Beginner comprehensive energy healing and empowerment class with ICRT Licensed teacher. Includes attunement, manual, certificate, lecture, demonstrations, discussion, hands-on practice and ongoing support. $205. A Reiki Place, 8301 University Exec Pk Dr, Ste 106, Charlotte. Register: AReikiPlace.com.

Seasonal Qigong Seminar for Kidney and Hormonal Health – 9:30am-12:30pm. Attendees will learn the seasonal cycle of the five elements and how they influence health; the five elements system of Chinese medicine. $125/before Jan. 12, $145/afterwards. Preregistration required. 14136 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville.

704-542-8088. EmpowerLifeCenter.com.

Certified Master in Crystals and Stones Level One with June Hamilton – Jan 19 and Jan 26.

10am-4pm. This Master Certification Program will be broken up to two separate full day workshops. $150 pre-registration paid, no refunds. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. Call to reserve: 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

Co-Create the Life YOU Want and Deserve in 2019 – 10am-5pm. Kick off the New Year with a workshop designed to help you get clear, get motivated, and get moving towards the life you desire and deserve! Individual $129, 2 people $193.50. Linda Thunberg, MHt, LbLt, QHHT, CCP. Transpersonal Power at Elemental Healing, 5200 Park Rd., Charlotte. Register: 855-772-0459, Linda@TranspersonalPower.com or https://www. meetup.com/Our-Place-in-Lake-Norman/.

Mama Bessie’s Place, 3010 Monroe Rd, Shop 104, Charlotte. 704-632-9911.

Sacred Infinity: Balancing the Divine Masculine & Feminine – 7-8:30pm. Katie and Josh of Zen Within Academy will interweave the soothing sounds of over 35 different instruments with channeled meditations to help balance your Divine Feminine and Masculine aspects and to promote tangible shifts in your life. $35. Be Yoga Carmel, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte.

828-246-3335. Katie@ZenWithinAcademy.com.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Level II – 9am-6:30pm.

Enhance your Reiki practice with power, harmony and distance symbols, distant treatments, new techniques. ICRT Licensed teacher Bryce Goebel offers attunement, manual, certificate, demonstrations, lecture, hands-on practice and ongoing support. $205. A Reiki Place, 8301 University Exec Pk Dr, Ste 106, Charlotte. Register: AReikiPlace.com.

The Path of the Initiate - Encore! – 1-4pm.

Join Spiritual Leader and Founding Director of the Golden Quest Mystery School, Rev. Rebecca Nagy, and Karmic Astrologer, Susan Reynolds, in this comprehensive workshop. Ageless Wisdom Teachings and esoteric exercises. $111, includes workbook. The Big Chill, 911 E Morehead St, Ste 100, Charlotte. Reservations and payment by Jan 16. 704-661-4957. Rebecca.GoldenQuest@gmail. com. GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Sierra Club Central Piedmont Chapter Meeting – 6:30pm. Announcements and information on a variety of environmental issues. Check website for program details and new location information. Free and open to the public. Gerry_Kingsley@yahoo. com. Details: CharlotteSierraclub.org.

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Finding Your North Star with Rev. Renee’ Leboa – 7pm. Guided meditation and visioning to activate your inner north star, that compass within that directs your higher calling. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening’s Community Soul Night, Thursdays at Elemental Healing.

Love offering, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B, Charlotte.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

This is a gathering of intuitive readers and holistic healers offering 15-minute sessions by appointment. Astrology, Tarot, Akashic Records, connecting with deceased, predictions, angel messages.

Okra 200-Hour YTT with Brooke Carlson – Jan 25-June 2. Whether you want to pursue a career in yoga or want to delve deeper into the practice of yoga as a student and practitioner, Okra’s 200-hour teacher training program will support your needs.

Gain experience in many different modalities and styles. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

January 19 · 12-4pm Individual fees.

Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville.

704-662-0946.

AhlaraInternational.com Customer Appreciation Day – 12-4pm. Customers receive 10% off all merchandise (except books), in-store only. Free gift with purchase.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Remembering Your Divinity with Linda Thompson – 7pm. Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, Linda Thompson, will guide you on a journey within to assist you in stepping into the truth of your Divinity. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening’s Community Soul Night, Thursdays at Elemental Healing. Love offering.

5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B, Charlotte. 980-2921062. AwakeningCarolina.org.

AwakeningCharlotte.com

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Mind Body Spirit Fair – 12-6pm. Enjoy readings, Reiki, astrology, energy healing and more from our lineup of talented practitioners. Free admission. Owl + Ivy, 170 S South St, Gastonia.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 CBD & Sexual Wellness – 6-8pm. A healthy sex life is integral to wellness. Many daily stresses can impact our moods even in the bedroom causing unwanted issues. Learn how introducing CBD into your health routine may help. $10. Lotus Living Arts Studio, 30 Union St S, Concord. 980-349-6614.

Kim@MyGreenhouse.biz. LotusLivingArtsStudio. com/workshops--events.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

markyourcalendar Healing Touch ProgramLevel 1 Class Join Véronique Viola, HTCP/Instructor to discover Healing Touch, an intentional and heart centered energy therapy. Learn to clear, balance and restore harmony to the Human Energy System. 18 CE.

February 7-8 NC Massage School, 20525 N Main St, Cornelius.

Veronique@vra.net

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

markyourcalendar 300 Hour Ayur-Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Master the power of Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for energetic healing. Learn ancient practices to create balance at the pranic level. Create effective wellness programs for a variety of health conditions.

February 9

704-277-3887 HarmonyYogaNC.com The Course In Metaphysics & Spirituality – 10:45am-1pm. Dr. Adrian Calabrese, author, speaker, intuitive counselor and metaphysical minister, presents a year-long series of programs (2nd Saturdays) covering key metaphysical/spiritual topics. $25 per class, advance registration required. Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte, Rm 505. For info and to register: 704-6199029 or CharlotteSpiritualCenter@gmail.com.

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 REFRESH 2019 Wellness Expo – 11am-5pm.

Harness your power for better health with the practitioners at Elemental Healing Charlotte and special guests. Demos, prizes and giveaways. $10. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, 2nd Fl, (all event rooms), Charlotte. Events@ElementalHealingCharlotte.com.

ElementalHealingCharlotte.com.

FULL BODY THERMOGRAPHY IDENTIFY YOUR INFLAMMATION, TARGET & TREAT IT!

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 26 Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference – Mar 8-10. 150+ practical, affordable, regionally-appropriate workshops on organic growing, homesteading, farming and permaculture.

Trade show, seed exchange, special guests. $99 by Jan 31. Mars Hill University, 100 Athletic St, Mars Hill. 828-214-7833. OrganicGrowersSchool.org.

Non-radiation Digital Imaging Liver & Lymphatic Cleansing Gut Microbiome Reset Immune Support Cardiovascular Support

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 NATH CHt Certification Course in Lake Norman by NATH President Linda Thunberg, MHt, LBLt, QHHT,CCP – Mar 27-31. Become a certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist with the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists. Add to your other modalities or start your own Hypnosis business. For info and to register: NATH.world, email Linda@NATH.world or call 855-772-0459.

DILLON NATURAL HEALTH

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

704-333-9991

markyourcalendar

421-B S. Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte NC 28211

Qi Revolution Join the largest qigong event in North America. Learn qigong exercises and food-based healing from 20-year qigong practitioner, Jeff Primack, and 20 other instructors.

DillonNaturalHealth.com

Bridge Holistic Healing

March 30-April 1 · 9am-6pm

January is:

$199 Advanced registration required Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St. Asheville.

800-298-8970 QiRevolution.com

Treating Sciatica without Surgery

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Remember, PLANS CHANGE! Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

Alternative Therapy Charlotte Customized, hands-on therapy to release trauma (physical & emotional) trapped in the fascial system contributing to disease, pain, holding patterns, anxiety, imbalances and misalignments.

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on going events NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 9th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@AwakeningCharlotte.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or to submit online, visit AwakeningCharlotte.com.

sunday Metaphysical Bible Study with Reverend David Hulse – 9:45-10:45am. Learn to explain scripture from a more enlightened and metaphysical point of view.

Spiritual Light Center of Charlotte, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180. SLCofChalotte.org.

Queen City Center for Spiritual Living – 10:30am.

1st Sunday of the month. We celebrate the mysticism of faith combined with the clarity of universal principle. $10. The Double Tree Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte. 704-643-4970. QueenCityCSL.com.

Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening – 11am.

Teaching empowering and practical New Thought principles for living our best life and making a positive difference in the world. 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062. AwakeningCarolina.org.

Spiritual Light Center of Charlotte – 11am. Meditations and messages with a vibrant, inclusive, metaphysical family that honors you on your spiritual journey.

Spiritual Light Center of Charlotte, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180. SLCofChalotte.org.

Light House Spiritual Fellowship – 11am12:30pm. Heart-centered gathering that explores the esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of various faiths and philosophies. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704-6581442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com Salem Wolf Heart Shamanic Animal Healing (ShAP) – 1-2:30pm. Use hands on healing energy to connect with your animal allies and make a difference in their health and happiness. 4-part series begins 1/6, four consecutive Sundays. $25. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. Call to reserve: 704896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

Light House Healing Clinic – Last Sunday of the month. 2-5pm. 30-minute, mini healing sessions that include Reiki and hands-on energy healing techniques.

Donation. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704-658-1442. Info@Lighthouse SpiritualCenter.com. LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

Unity Spiritual Center – 5:30pm. Positive music, centering meditations and inspiring metaphysical talks. Non-denominational. Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. 704-619-9029.

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

monday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. Ongoing study and discussion of ACIM. Jim and Kay Fuller

have been facilitating ACIM studies for over 25 years.

Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Rm 206/505, Charlotte.

704-619-9029. UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. Combines breath, mudra, eye-focus, mantra, body locks and postures to balance the glandular system, strengthen the nervous system and more. $16 drop-in. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

tuesday Weekly Daytime Meditation Session – 12-1pm. 30 minutes of silent mindful meditation, brief instructions, Q & A. Free/donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail.com. IMCCharlotte.org.

Meditation and Discussion – 7pm. Meditation (guided and silent) followed by a short teaching and discussion. For beginners and longtime meditators. Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. 704-619-9029.

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

thursday Drop in Yoga – 5:30pm. A beginner class from Swastha Yoga. Find balance in your body and de-stress. $5.

The Hut, 413 Johnston Rd, Pineville. 414-552-0820.

Rachel@Ignitemke.com. IgniteWellnessnc.com.

markyourcalendar The Way of Mastery: Listening & Living

“The Way of Mastery”: Transformational teachings of Jeshua ben Joseph (Jesus).

We'll listen and explore together.

1st & 3rd Thursdays · 7-8:45pm Free.

110 Summerlake Dr SW, Concord and via Internet. Beginning January 3.

wednesday

friday

Baby and Me - Family Yoga with Babies up to 18 Months – 10-10:45am. Help your baby perform simple stretches with playful music some simple props. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Harmony & Balance: Gosh Postures + Deep Stretch Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Breathing exercises and standing postures followed by active floor postures.

Call for pricing. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Community/Movement Room #1, Charlotte.

TheYogaOasis@icloud.com. TheYogaOasis.com.

Conversation with Beatrice – 11am-5pm. Readings with angels, elemental, deities, zodiac. By appointment only. $60/hour. Mama Bessie’s Place, 3010 Monroe Rd, Shop 104, Charlotte. 704-293-3578. Beatrice Alvina Bates: BeatriceBatesLlc@gmail.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Join Julie and other Moms-to-be each Wednesday for a yoga flow specially designed for pregnant women. $16 dropin. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte.

704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

CBD 101 Series – 6-7pm. 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn more about CBD and its benefits. $5 or free with non-perishable food item for donation. 3519 Matthews-Minthill Rd, Matthews.

980-292-1402. Info@GetMeSomeGreen.com.

GetMeSomeGreen.com.

~Jim Morrison

Charlotte Edition

Weekly Wednesday Meditation – 7-9pm.

Silent mindful meditation at 7:30pm followed

by Dharma talk and discussion. Practice instructions at 7pm. Free/donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail.com.

IMCCharlotte.org.

Insight Meditation - The Basics – Jan 15, 22, 29 and Feb 5. 7-9pm. Cultivate mindfulness and concentration. Work with hindrances, cultivate contentment, take practice into daily life. $40 registration fee. Park Rd Baptist Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail.com. IMCCharlotte.org.

Whoever controls the media, controls the mind.

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Rocket Vinyasa Yoga – 6:45-8pm. A playful, dynamic, accessible and energetic practice to invigorate and waken the nervous system. Yoga class pass or $16 drop-in. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

OkraCharlotte.com.

AwakeningCharlotte.com

607-348-5773

Self-Myofascial Release Workshop with Ashley Friend PT, DPT – 12:15-1:15pm. Essential to your healing journey, this workshop teaches self-myofascial release techniques and tips in order to provide selfcare, reduce pain, and promote wellness. 301 E Tremont Ave B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706. Roperpt.com.

saturday SoulCollage – 1:30-4:30pm. 2nd Saturday of the month. A lighthearted collage process that allows one to explore their life and inner wisdom. $45, includes supplies. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200-C, Creative Arts Studio, Charlotte. 704-807-3635. Mwyche3@icloud.com.

ElementalHealingCharlotte.com.

Light Language Sound Darshan – 2nd Saturday of the month. 7-8:30pm. A meditative sound experience and channeled, spiritual communication for heart-light activation. Donation. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville.

704-658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter. com. LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Ads@AwakeningCharlotte.com to request our media kit.

BODYWORK

ACUPUNCTURE EMPOWER LIFE CENTER

Camilo Sanchez, L. Ac, MAOM 704-542-8088 EmpowerLifeCenter.com

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY CHARLOTTE 2805 Perverell Ln • By Appointment Only 704-634-3398 AlternativeTherapyCharlotte.com

Tried traditional one-size fits all rehabilitative therapy, but you are still in pain? Ready to release buried emotions and traumas that are causing physical dysfunction, fatigue and disease? Schedule your appointment today. See ad, page 33.

28 years of experience in acupuncture, Chinese medicine and integrated health. Specializing in identifying and correcting the root cause of your health concerns.

P ain conditions, digestive disorders, stress, women’s health and chronic disorders. Classes in authentic Qigong, Tai Chi and Taoist yoga.

TWO TREES ACUPUNCTURE

Paula Kearney, L.Ac. & David Bonilla, L.Ac. 1318-A3 Central Ave, Plaza Midwood 704-770-1318 TwoTreesAcupuncture.com Providing private and community acupuncture services, herbal medicine, bodywork sessions, classes and more to the city of Charlotte.

See ad, page 9.

ALLERGY AAIR OF CHARLOTTE

Elizabeth, Blakeney, Steele Creek 704-910-1402 AAIRofCharlotte.com Dedicated to a more progressive approach for treating allergy, asthma and immunology patients.

Dr. O’Connor is one of only three allergy specialists nationwide to complete the University of Arizona Fellowship of Integrative Medicine. See ad, page 29.

BIOFIELD TUNING ENERGETIC APOTHECARY

Tammy Schoolcraft 325 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Ste 106 Matthews 704-907-3380 • EnergeticApothecary.com Charlotte’s only Biofield Tuning Practitioner. Uses sound and vibration to resolve chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief, overthinking-busy mind, adrenal fatigue and more. Also offering Reiki and Medical Reiki. Call today for free consultation.

CBD GETMESOMEGREEN APOTHECARY 3519 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews GetMeSomeGreen.com 980-292-1402

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Your local source for CBD products and education (including seminars) in store and online. Oils, tinctures, capsules and balms as well as ecofriendly hemp clothing. Also offering infrared sauna, light and salt therapy sessions.

MY GREEN HOUSE

Purchase at The Faded Rose, Monroe Lotus Living Arts, Concord MyGreenHouse.biz • 980-330-1335 Concord based online CBD Retailer dedicated to the best all legal and natural medicinal hemp products hand-selected to support your overall health needs. Also available at Monroe and Concord partner locations.

STANLEY SPECIALTY PHARMACY 3120 Latrobe Dr, Ste 200 704-370-6612 StanleyRx.com/CBD

Charlotte’s CBD experts. CBD consultations available with a licensed Pharmacist ($50 per ½ hour). Consultation fee applied to any CBD purchase. Professional grade CBD products available in store and online. See ad, page 22.

CHRONIC & DIFFICULT CASES HAAS WELLNESS CENTER 3315 Springbank Ln, Ste 102 704-837-2420 HaasWellnessCenters.com

Specializing in chronic and difficult cases and holistic and wellness care. We identify and treat the root cause of your health issues. Call today for a free 15-minute consultation. See ad, page 13.

COLONICS HC WELLNESS CENTER & SPA 1308 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia 704-823-1577 HCWellnessCenterAndSpa.com

Our principle service is Colon Hydrotherapy, but we also offer a wide variety of other services. We o ff e r b o t h t r a d i t i o n a l a n d alternative therapies to assist clients in achieving optimal health, wellness and balance.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY STANLEY SPECIALTY PHARMACY 3120 Latrobe Dr, Ste 200 704-370-6612 StanleyRx.com

Charlotte’s most experienced & trusted compounding pharmacy. Skilled pharmacist can prepare custom medications to meet needs of the individual patient. Specializing in women’s & men’s health as well as veterinary medications.

See ad, page 22.

COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMS BRIDGE HOLISTIC HEALING Leslie Wells, DC Cornelius 980-202-1055 BridgeHolisticHealing.com

25 years experience expertly facilitating personalized wellness programs. Uses groundbreaking new methods of body/mind/ energy/consciousness alignment: NetworkSpinal, Integrative Breathwork, ARC healing, Detox Footbath, The Journey®, Spiritled Guidance, Life-coaching and more. Call for a free 15-minute consultation. See ad, page 33.

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EDUCATION

DENTISTRY

GOLDEN QUEST MYSTERY SCHOOL

GORELIK DENTISTRY 2740 W Arrowood Rd 704-553-1627 GorelikDentistry.com

Holistic dental practice committed to whole-body care, high-quality dental treatments, and excellent customer service. Stateof-the-art office certified for ozone therapy, sedation, metal-free zirconia implants and SMART treatments. Full-office water filtration, salt room and circadian lighting.

KEMPTER HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

Drs. John Kempter and Eric Kempter 1000 Copperfield Blvd, Ste 160, Concord 704-782-0797 KempterDentistry.com Biologically minded family dental office offering 3D digital dentistry, preventative dentistry, safe mercury removal and sleep apnea screenings. In a relaxed and caring environment, all patients are given devoted time. Call the office today to request a new patient consultation. See ad, page 14.

ECO-FRIENDLY HOMES BURGESS SUPPLY CO 15435 NC-73, Huntersville 704-875-1338

One of the largest selections of eco-friendly flooring in the Charlotte area: Marmoleum natural linoleum/cork tiles, Lauzon high quality hardwood flooring with “pure genius” options, and a vast selection of wool carpet.

SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN Claudia Josephine Design 860-796-3415 ClaudiaJosephineDesign.com

Proving that sustainable, ecofriendly design can still be stylish, Claudia creates classic, functional, and beautiful interiors. Specializes in hard finish selections for new builds. Maria Killam True Colour Expert.

ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS?

Pure Genius Smart Floors 404-771-9714 LauzonFlooring.com/Pure-Genius High quality FSC hardwood flooring with exclusive t e c h n o l o g y, P u r e Genius – a light-activated, air-purifying agent made of titanium dioxide proven to purify indoor air by up to 85%. No solvents, VOCs, formaldehyde.

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Rev Rebecca Nagy 704-661-4957 Rebecca.Goldenquest@gmail.com GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org

Designed for those ready for their next step in spiritual transformation. Explore and experience the ageless wisdom teachings, esoteric astrology, numerology, the Kabballah, intuitive development and more.

ONLINE COURSES

400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com Accredited school with classes in meditation, reiki and philosophical metaphysics. The KentCook Institute on Lake Norman has a full curriculum. See ad, page 13.

FLOAT THERAPY FLOAT CAROLINA

Float Center and Salt Spa 105-D Waxhaw Professional Park Dr Waxhaw • FloatCarolina.com Charlotte’s first dedicated float center offering Floatation and Salt Room Therapies. Visit us to relax, release stress and tension and refresh your mind, body and spirit. Purchase sessions online today. Receive 10% off with promo “floatNA”.

GIFT SHOPS THE BAG LADY: INTUITIVE GIFTS 1516 E. 4th St. 704-338-9778 The-Bag-Lady.biz

A beloved institution for 23 years offering products and classes that uplift, enlighten, educate and inspire. Our goal is to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and community building for years to come. See ad, page 24.

THE NOOK STORE

400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 • KentCookInstitute.com The Nook Store, a Divinely Unique Mystical Boutique on Lake Norman, the gem of The Nook. We carry the tools you need for your spiritual journey. See ad, page 13.

AwakeningCharlotte.com

HOMEOPATHY CAROLINAS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr Michael Smith 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A 704-708-4404 • CarolinasNaturalHealth.com C h a r l o t t e ’s o n l y d o c t o r specializing in homeopathy – a power system of natural medicine that stimulates your body’s natural ability to heal, without side effects. Anxiety/ Depression, ADHD, Behavioural issues, Eczema, auto-immune disease, hormonal imbalance, and much more. See ad, page 5.

HYPNOSIS HELPING PEOPLE FIND LIFE SOLUTIONS Heidi E Kent, C.Ht. & Marsha G Cook, C.Ht. 704-896-3111

Manage fears and change your belief systems.

Specializing in transcending your circumstances. We offer spiritual support for all people; focus on past lives, Akashic records and spiritual healing. Relief is an appointment away. See ad, page 13.

INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICIAN INFINITE HEALTH, PLLC

Sheila Kilbane, MD 2201 Park Rd, Ste B 704-626-6771 • SheilaKilbane.com Dr. Kilbane is a board-certified integrative pediatrician who specializes in finding the root cause of illness including reflux, eczema, allergies, recurrent ear and sinus infections, asthma, constipation, abdominal pain and more.

LIFE COACH LILLIE MARSHALL, ACC, CDWF, ELI-MP New Possibilities Coaching Charlotte 704-408-2359 LillieMarshall.com

Connect with your true self through coaching, book studies a n d w o r k s h o p s . D i s c o v e r, breakthrough and take action with courage to step into your life purpose. Visit LillieMarshall. com or call today for a free discovery session.

LYMPHATIC CLEANSE JENNIFER DILLON, DC, CCN 421-B S. Sharon Amity Rd 704-333-9991 DillonNaturalHealth.com

The Light Beam Generator is a non-invasive oxygen based detoxification system helping to restore function and assist the lymphatic system. When this circulatory system is congested, the whole system becomes toxic causing chronic inflammation as well as many other issues. See ad, page 33.

MEDITATION COACH KATIE SUTTON

Meditation Coach. Intuitive Channel.

Sound Healer.

828-246-3335 ZenWithinAcademy.com Katie is an intuitive channel in the form of a meditation coach and sound healer. Her self-activation meditations coupled with sound and vibration therapy takes clients on a healing journey of selfexploration and re-discovery.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT ALLIANCE WELLNESS CENTERS

831 Arbor St NE, Concord 704-766-8535 Mike@AllianceWellnessCenters.com Schedulicity.com/scheduling/AWCFHR Unique holistic center that provides mind, body, spirit care.

Our attentive staff empowers and helps clients heal through massage therapy, personal training, wellness coaching and yoga. Schedule a consultation online today.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN CAROLINAS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr Michael Smith 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A 704-708-4404 • CarolinasNaturalHealth.com Diabetes, Depression, Digestive Disorders, ​Allergies, Auto-immune disease, A ​ nxiety​,​ADHD. Charlotte’s only doctor specializing in homeopathy. We focus on treating YOU to uncover the cause of your health condition and empower you to better health! S​ ee ad, page 5.

OF THE EARTH WELLNESS, LLC Dr. Dave Hamilton Advent Coworking 933 Louise Ave, Ste 101-02 980-272-1897 OfTheEarthWellness.com

A community of healing and nonjudgment. You are an individual and encouraged to be an active participant in your own health. We treat a variety of health concerns from the common cold to chronic illness. Begin your journey today.

Plant the seed of health. Grow balanced naturally. See ad, page 15.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ROPER PHYSICAL THERAPY

Myofascial Release & Medical Therapeutic Yoga 301 E. Tremont Ave, Ste B RoperPT.com 980-298-6706 Our mission is to increase function, restore motion and improve strength and stamina through myofascial release.

Roper PT is privately owned with highly skilled manual therapists who offer patient–centered care.

DR. RACHEL THIEL

NATURAL DOCTOR DR. MEGAN DING, ND

Charlotte Natural Wellness 10722 Carmel Commons Blvd, Ste 450 704-543-5540 DrMeganDing.com Charlotte’s only naturopathic doctor specializing in natural cancer support. Dedicated to treating the whole body and empowering you to improve your health using natural medicine.

Ignite Wellness Physical Therapy, LLC 103 Dover St, Pineville 704-889-0160 • 414-552-0820 Blending the art and science of living movement, Dr. Rachel guides your body through healing to reclaim your life with health and joy.

PSYCHIC INTUITION BY ANDREA

Myers Park/Uptown Area Office 704-779-4880 • IntuitionByAndrea.com IntuitionByAndrea@gmail.com Specializing in readings of the message you need to hear and in the form best delivered to you: intuitive, Reiki Master, medium, healer, aura reader, channeling, medicine cards (body, mind and spirit). See ad, page 27.

PSYCHICS AND SENIOR TEACHERS 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com

First Saturday each month from 1-4pm. Professional Certified Tarot, Numerology, Palmistry, Medicine Cards, Spiritual Readings.

Fees begin at $60. Call today for an appointment. See ad, page 13.

SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Heidi E Kent, M.A. CM, C.Ht. 423-300-8618 • HeidisReadings.com Heidi E. Kent, co-director of The Kent-Cook Institute, is a certified psychic medium, master palmist, spiritual communicator, numerologist, relationship counselor, metaphysical teacher and certified hypnotherapist. Heidi guides you to the place of “what to do, what to do, what to do”! See ad, page 13.

REFLEXOLOGY BALANCED ENERGY REFLEXOLOGY Eva Gajewski Charlotte 704-774-9629 BalancedEnergyReflexology.com

Certified Reflexologist that uses reflexes in feet and hands to promote inner balance. Reflexology reduces stress, improves blood flow, nerve impulses and energy throughout the body. A balanced body is a healthy body. See ad, page 19.

REIKI A REIKI LIFE ACADEMY®

5200 Park Rd, Ste 105, Charlotte 704-996-4079 • AReikiLife.com Offering reiki treatment for adults, children and animals; comprehensive reiki educational programs; and NCBTMB continuing education. Nancy Bunt, founder and director, has over 22 years of experience with reiki in both clinical settings and private practice, as well as an extensive background in mind-body wellness.

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REIKI MASTER, STARSEED SHAMAN Light Language Channel 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com 704-658-1442

Dammah Debbie Chisolm combines Reiki with intuitive energy healing; channeling Christ Diamond Light for deep energetic renewal. Facilitates connection with higher self and Spirit; using color, crystals, the laying on of hands, and Light Language. See ad, page 6.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS CAROLINA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

Rev. Christy Snow, Founder & Spiritual Director AwakeningCarolina.org 980-292-1062 Looking for a spiritual home? Join us for live positive music, meditation, and a message to awaken your Divine Potential. We welcome all people and all paths.

Youth church, weekly classes and events. See ad, page 6 .

LIGHT HOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTER Rev. Kendall Heath, Interfaith Minister 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com 704-658-1442

UNITY OF CHARLOTTE

Marty Bacher, Spiritual Leader UnityofCharlotte.org 704-523-0062 Unity features a vibrant, joyous Sunday Celebration Service at 10:30am with terrific music, inspiring messages and a warm, welcoming spiritual community. Offering classes and workshops throughout the week with activities that support your health, wellness and spiritual journey. See ad, page 9.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF CHARLOTTE

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org 704-619-9029 Find us on Facebook & Meetup We are a welcoming Spiritual Community grounded in Unity Metaphysics, A Course in Miracles and related Eastern Teachings.

Sunday “Casual Service” 5:30pm. Monday ACIM study group at 7pm. Tuesday meditation at 7pm.

Monthly special events. See ad, page 28.

SPIRITUAL COACH REV. CHRISTY SNOW

Charlotte & Lake Norman ChristySnow.com 704-516-7113 Christy@ChristySnow.com

Sunday Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship Services 11am12:30 pm. Weekly, heartcentered gatherings exploring the esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of many faiths and philosophies. Services include teachings, dialogue, and experiential group learning, music and coffee/tea. See ad, page 6.

SPIRITUAL LIGHT CENTER OF CHARLOTTE Rev. David Hulse, Spiritual Leader 7300 Mallard Creek Rd. 704-599-1180 SLCofCharlotte.org

Sessions are customized for each individual or couple. Christy’s approach is rooted in her metaphysical education and experience. “There’s a spiritual solution to every problem.” Wayne Dyer.

See ad, page 6.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE ORDAINED MINISTER, MENTOR

Integral Soul Healer, Intuitive Medium 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com 704-658-1442

We are a vibrant, inclusive, Christcentered, metaphysical spiritual family that honors you on your spiritual journey. Join us for our 11am Sunday service. See ad, page 24.

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