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A Natural Progression

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hen it comes to food, I’ve always resisted diets, counting calories and monitoring nutrient content—which foods are high in fiber, vitamins, etc.

This level of detail stresses me out, perhaps because in my mind it imposes rules, and when I set rules surrounding food, I’m more likely to break them. Or maybe it’s because I simply don’t want to give up some foods. I do have a sweet tooth, and I especially enjoy chocolate chip cookies as well as certain desserts and candy that contain dark chocolate. So I think it’s a little bit of both.

As an adult, though, one thing I have done is adopt a more plant-based diet. Fortu-

nately, this progression has been stress-free and relatively easy, as I don’t feel like I’ve given anything up. My kids, and particularly my daughter, don’t mind either. I’m looking forward to making them the Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’ recipe, adapted from So Vegan in 5, by Roxy Pope and Ben Book, for this month’s Conscious Eating article, “Meatless Makeover.”

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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15 SHiFT CHARLOTTE 2020 16

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16 WORLD-CLASS

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18 THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

22 CBD’S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

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24 VEGAN FITNESS

A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

26 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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news briefs

The Pentagon of Wellness at Roper Physical Therapy

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he Pentagon of Wellness is a bio-psycho-social model that Roper Physical Therapy, in Charlotte, has used since 2010 to treat patients by addressing physical, spiritual, intellectual, energetic and psycho-social-emotional areas on their journey for healing. They believe that many healthcare practitioners only see the patient through the physical aspects—the illness, disease or pain they are presenting—and by including the aforementioned areas, determining the root causes of conditions can take place.

Roper Physical Therapy evaluates and treats patients while looking at all branches of the Pentagon, knowing that each intricately affects the others and all need to be addressed. If a patient has chronic migraines, they assess both the physical and intellectual causes, educating them regarding migraines and what may or may not cause them, by addressing the psycho-social-emotional lens like the stressors in the patient’s life, including relationships and work. Additionally, the practice makes suggestions to change or introduce new behaviors or ways to heal or possibly offer further specialization. When the patient is able to see the visual picture of the Pentagon, they also become an active player in their healing journey.

By using the Pentagon of Wellness, the practice feels they are able to treat the whole patient and make real life changes.

Location: 301 E. Tremont Ave., Ste. B. For more information or to make an appointment, call 980-298-6706, email FrontDesk@ RoperPT.com or visit RoperPT.com. See ad, page 38.

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Milky Way Farm Now Sells All A2 Pastured Raw Milk

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ilky Way Farm now sells all A2, pastured raw milk from Jersey cows. While most Jersey cows inherently provide A2 milk, some of them have tested as A1/A2. Through testing of every cow, Milky Way Farm now assures that all of its milk is 100 percent, all A2 raw milk, which has been associated with easier digestion and absorption than typical A1/A2 milk.

Recently, A1 versus A2 milk has been in the news due to possible association of A1/A2 milk (which primarily comes from Holstein dairy cows) with gastrointestinal issues and certain diseases. All milk consists of two proteins: beta casein and whey.

When digested, A1/A2 milk produces a peptide called beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7). A2 milk (primarily sourced from old-fashioned cow breeds like Jersey and Guernsey) doesn’t produce the BCM-7 mutation. Studies by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have linked BCM-7 with digestive discomfort and bloating, plus slower cognitive function as the peptide acts like an opiate in the bloodstream according to the NIH’s Nutritional Journal. This same study found that a select group of participants, some of whom were lactose-intolerant, reported A2 milk was easier to tolerate than A1/ A2 milk. Other NIH studies have suggested BCM-7 may increase the risk of Type 1 diabetes and heart disease as well as SIDS and autism.

While research on A1/A2 and A2 milk is ongoing and diverse, Milky Way Farm has decided to sell only A2 milk. By DNAtesting every cow on its dairy farm, they can assure that its milk is 100 percent all A2.

The farm’s A2 raw milk is available at The Peach Stand, 1325-SC 160, Fort Mill, S.C., and Bush-N-Vine Farm, 1650 Filbert Hwy., York, S.C. (raw milk cannot be sold in NC). For more information, visit SCMilkyWayFarm.com. For more information on raw milk, visit RealMilk.com. See ad, page 9.

Lakeside Counseling & Hypnotherapy Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

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ince Amy Bernstein, LCSW, CH, opened Lakeside Counseling & Hypnotherapy in 2000 in Davidson, her business has experienced many changes, including Amy Bernstein moving from hypnosis tape recordings to CDs and mp3 downloads. She also reports there’s been an increase in the number of clients seeking help to cope with anxiety.

Bernstein, who can be seen for counseling only or for counseling and hypnotherapy, also offers video counseling and instruction in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Her most popular hypnosis programs are for anxiety, worry, peace of mind, healthy weight, smoking/vaping cessation, self- and social confidence, clarity, health, insomnia and phobias. She records the customized part of the hypnosis, so clients always have it to listen to.

She relates that hypnosis is often short term; lasting approximately three sessions. Her motto is, “Hypnosis is so easy, all you have to do is sit back, relax and listen.” She adds, “It’s 2020, a brand-new decade. A wonderful, new chapter of your life is ready to be written.”

Location: 442 South Main St., Ste. 6, Davidson. For more information, arrange for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation or to make an appointment, call 704252-1568 or visit LakesideTherapy.com. See ad, page 37.

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Special Offers from Charlotte Naturopathic Doctor

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Light House is a center for personal healing work, spiritual self-care and sacred practices that nourish mind, body & spirit.

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aturopathic Doctor Darryl Roberts, of Haas Wellness Center, in Charlotte, is offering readers a free consultation and an e-book of plant-based meals plus a discounted $99 new patient exam during March. He deals with people with chronic conditions and in pain; is certified in Flower Essence Therapy to support emotional wellness; and being plant-based himself, specialDarryl Roberts izes in plant-based wellness for vegans, vegetarians and those interested in adopting a more plant-based lifestyle.

Roberts has a deep personal connection to holistic healing and began his journey treating family members’ chronic ailments through food. After seeing their dramatic results, he became a Certified Plant-Based Professional after studying at the Rouxbe Cooking School, and then an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He went on to become a Certified Flower Essence Practitioner and completed his studies to become a Doctor of Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health.

“We have become accustomed to having low energy, feeling both physical and emotional pain as well as general wellness,” says Roberts. “Day one of a healthy life begins when we realize that there are things we can do right now to move the body back into balance.”

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Light Star Healing Offers Energy Work

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imberley Stroncek, of Light Star Healing, based in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is providing integrative non-invasive energy healing, a modality that works with conventional or holistic treatments and therapies, at $10 off the regular cost for a session during March. The process, conducted in-person or in distant sessions by appointment only, assists clients, each treated as a unique individual, in their healing process with multiple energy awareness techniques and intuitive insights. Distant sessions are also available for animals.

She attests such energy work is “beneficial in working on all levels, mind emotions, body and spirit; what we think and feel has a profound effect on the healing process, as thoughts and emotions can either have an uplifting or negative impact on our overall well-being” and it “works with clearing stagnate energy that has created energy blocks either from stress that can cause health issues or chronic pain or injury.”

She relates that taking care of her dad who had terminal cancer when she was in her mid-20s for three months “until his crossing, in witnessing the power of the soul and during his transition home, changed me forever. What I already had organically in awareness and insight led me to further understand ‘who are we’. I took every course, workshop and, eventually, formal energy work training to become a certified energy practitioner. I use multiple techniques in bringing a foundation to allow accelerated healing for my clients and empowering them to co-create their own healing.”

For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-574-0210, email Contact@LightStarHealing.com or visit LightStarHealing.com. See ad, page 37.

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news briefs

Detox You Expands Healing Services

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etox You, in Charlotte, led by Aleesha Ashlie, offers unique Aqua Chi Detox treatments. The healing energy generates a “vibrational frequency” in water that’s received through the skin.

Frequency modulation then allows frequency to adapt to the individual’s unique frequency and then is sent to all of the body’s cells, correcting the voltage of the plasma membrane for optimal performance.

Ashlie attests that when cells begin working optimally, you will experience more energy and slowdown rate of aging. She comAleesha Ashlie pares the method to charging up your car battery; when fully charged, it can get your engine running more efficiently.

The practice is also celebrating a redesigned office and has added additional services—Infrared sauna, colonics by Bobbie Pallante and energy work by Sheron Maddox.

These alternative methods can help people stay healthy and help to avoid the flu, colds, allergies and other conditions.

Location: 6033 Florence Ave., Ste. 100. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-995-5337 or visit DetoxesYou.com. See ad, page 28.

Light House Spiritual Center Adds Practitioner

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ight House Spiritual Center, in Mooresville, North Carolina, recently welcomed reiki practitioner Heather Robinson, of Heather Healing Arts, to its staff. A compassionate, intuitive, nurturing “helper” in removing blocks to personal growth and living our best, she specializes in in-person and distance reiki healing, symphony of cells, crystal healing, essential oils consultations, Heather Robinson home and property clearing and blessing, intuitive individual and business consulting, and reiki certification and training for parents and youngsters.

Other practitioners include Sharla Brook Poling of Sharla Brook Poling Massage Therapy, Inc., a seasoned massage/bodywork therapist who specializes in Shamanic womb healing, sacred journeying, and intuitive energy/chakra clearing through the self-healing, supported body; women’s wellness work in postpartum, prenatal, and fertility issues; neuromuscular, deep tissue, and Swedish relaxation methods; trauma release therapy, Chinese cupping and Tua Na Traditional Chinese Medicine; and Kelly Lyall of Kelly Lyall Massage Therapy, providing intuitive touch techniques including Swedish, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, myofascial release, Thai massage, prenatal and postpartum, and Chinese cupping and in-depth support for women’s wellness and the natural medicinal modality of vaginal steaming.

The center is a personal and spiritual development center for living “an undivided life”, with care of the mind/body/spirit leading to authentic wholeness, connection and spiritual wellness through classes, workshops, support groups, retreats and ceremonies, and a weekly Interfaith/Interspiritual Sunday service led by founder/director and Interfaith Minister, Kendall Heath. She also serves clients directly through her Integral Soul Healing psycho-spiritual healing therapeutic process, cathartic readings as a sought-after Intuitive Medium and her more intensive psycho-spiritual training programs: The Inner Illumination Program, Awakening to Your Intuitive Gifts, The 7 Keys to Awakening, Soulful Business Coaching, and Soulful Relationships Guidance.

Location: 645 Carpenter Ave. For more information, call 704-658-1442 or visit LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com. For more information regarding Robinson’s services, call 704-980-8227, email Heather@HRobinsonConsulting.com or visit HeatherHealingArts.com.

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Plasma Pen Now Offered by Holistic Doctor of Charlotte

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he Plasma Pen, the new go-to treatment for skin rejuvenation, is now being offered by the Holistic Doctor of Charlotte. The results are close to what you would expect from plastic surgery but at a fraction of the cost. Unlike injections or fillers, the non-surgical solution—without general anesthesia, hospital stays or long down times to heal—to lift, tighten and shrink excess skin has long-lasting results with no need for follow-up injections or filler treatments.

During treatment, the skin is treated with controlled bursts of plasma gas in order to lift and tighten the treatment areas without damaging the tissue. This latest in European treatment, designed by Louise Walsh and engineered in Germany, has only been introduced into the U.S. recently, and is now FDA approved.

Plasma Pen-trained and certified technicians can conduct many types of lifting and firming procedures including forehead lifts, crow’s feet smoothing, jaw/ jowl augmentation, eye lifts, bunny lines, turkey neck, tear troughs, nasolabial folds, lip flip, smoker’s lines, elbows, inner arms, knees, acne scars, melasma and abdominal stretch marks and wrinkles.

Depending on the depth of wrinkles, it may take two or three treatments to reach client satisfaction.

Location: 2101 Sardis Rd. N., Ste. 203., Charlotte. Financing options are available. For more information including a free, 15-minute consultation, call 704-776-4185 or 704-246-8244, email FDesk@HolisticDoc. com, visit HolisticDoc.com or the Holistic Doctor of Charlotte vendor table at SHiFT Charlotte on March 28. See ad, page 20.

local health brief

Human Papillomavirus and Fertility

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or women wanting to become pregnant, the health of the cervix is vital. Sperm travel by way of cervical mucus through the cervix, into the uterus to the fallopian tubes for conception.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) itself does not directly affect fertility, but does increase the risk of developing precancerous or cancerous cells, which could reduce the likelihood of conception or carrying a pregnancy to term.

Many young females have a normal pap test, but test positive for HPV. When the results show mild, changes of undetermined significance or even low-grade cervical abnormalities, with no HPV present, or HPV with no cervical abnormalities, a wait and watch approach for a year is typically recommended. Retesting is done in a

year. Waiting and watching may sound good for some, but studies have shown that even mild abnormalities on pap and HPV testing can be severely anxiety-provoking and interfere with a woman’s quality of life.

There is something they can do to support immunity and cervical health. HPV and cervical changes can be messengers telling us that there is a disruption in the health of the vaginal microbiome, nutritional deficiencies, or chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. Rather than simply waiting, watching and retesting, a natural approach can be used to restore optimal health to the vaginal and cervical ecosystem that encourages the clearance of HPV and help reduce cervical cancer risk.

The root causes that can contribute to cervical cellular changes and susceptibility

to HPV include a Western or nutrient-depleted diet (the Standard American Diet), inflammation, impaired detoxification and disrupted microbiome health.

Phytonutrient levels of folate, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 have been found to be low in women with cervical cancer. Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress may result in higher concentrations of HPV at the cervix. Cigarette smokers have a significantly higher risk of cervical cancer. Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress can cause cell damage and increase the risk of cancer. Vaginal microbiome lactobacillus is protective. Bacterial vaginosis (vaginal microbiome dysbiosis) is associated with reduced variety and amounts of lactobacillus species.

A comprehensive plan includes attention to diet, sleep, stress management, gut health and environmental exposure. A healthy cervix means a healthy biome for fertility.

The office of Dr. Megan Ding, ND. is located at 10722 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste. 450, in Charlotte. For appointments and more information, call 704-543-5540 or visit DrMeganDing.com.

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Green Flying

First Commercial E-Plane Makes History

Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel.

On December 11, Vancouver, Canadabased Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane.

Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes.

The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park scene than when they smelled diesel or tar in an urban setting.

Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences hypothesized that natural environments would reduce stress faster than a non-natural one. After administering the small shock to induce stress, they tracked how quickly participants’ skin conductance levels rose and fell in each of the three environments. The pleasant natural scents were the strongest predictor of reduced stress, both during the initial shock response and in recovery, suggesting that odor might have a much more profound effect on reducing stress than sights and sounds. As study coauthor Johan Lundström, a neuropsychologist at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, theorized smell is wired to bypass the thalamus, the brain’s switchboard, to go directly to the hypothalamus and olfactory cortex, creating a more immediate response than visual or auditory stimuli.

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ICON, an Austin-based startup, built the first permitted 3D-printed house in the U.S. in its hometown in 2018. Since then, the company has built a small neighborhood in Mexico and launched its Vulcan II printer, which can produce houses measuring up to 2,000 square feet. San Francisco-based Apis Cor is another company in the 3D-printing space: It has just completed a two-story, 6,900-square-foot building in Dubai and it plans to build a demonstration house in Santa Barbara, California, this year. Another tech startup, Haus.me, has opened an assembly plant in Reno, where it plans to ship its first off-thegrid models to buyers in Nevada, California and Arizona. In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods.

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SHiFT Charlotte 2020 at Oasis Shriners Hall

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HiFT Charlotte 2020 will kick off the new decade with its 11th annual immersion for your body, mind & soul with a pre-conference workshop, titled The Power of Play: How Drumming Connects Us, led by Ashley Tisdale, from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 27; followed by a series of seven separate workshops throughout the next day, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Oasis Shriners Hall, in Charlotte. Created and owned

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The roster of workshops on Saturday will be Finding Wild Wisdom at the Juncture of Intellect & Intuition with Maia Toll, Love the Way You Feel! A Roadmap to Optimal Health with Dr. Deb Matthew, Activating Your 3rd Eye with Kenji Kumara, Learning to Live from The Heart with Dr. Lisa A. Merritt, The Art of Creating Powerful Affirmations for Expanding Times with Sara Arey, What About Joy? An Invitation to Center Joy in Our Lives with Kelley Palmer and Unlock Your Soul’s Infinite Wisdom with the Integration of Akashic Records and EFT with Ruthi Cohen Joyne.

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O’Connor’s global research on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and allergy updates has made her a trusted resource in the worldwide arena of allergy/immunology. She lectures internationally on allergy/immunology topics.

She explains, “An allergist and immunologist physician is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease and asthma. They complete four years of medical school, complete a general residency in internal medicine or pediatrics, and must pass an exam to become board certified.

Following this residency, these doctors spend two additional years of training, which is called a fellowship, learning about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of immune system problems such as asthma and other allergic conditions. Upon completion of an allergy/immunology fellowship, the doctor can practice allergy and immunology and can become a certified allergist after passing another exam sponsored by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.”

Allergy, immunology, integrative health and more are addressed within the AAIR of Charlotte practice. O’Connor says, “At AAIR, we offer the absolute best allergy, asthma and immunology care in the region. The staff includes Allison Freeman, M.D., FAAAAI, Amy Connolly, FNP-C, Leandra Tonweber, PA-C, Zachary Hurt, ND, Verla Lemmers, LE, and Jerra C. Cook, MPH, practice manager.

Freeman has chaired the allergy department at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. Over the last six years, her passion for introducing oral immunotherapy for severe food allergies resulted in winning the 2018 Pittsburgh Business Times Healthcare Hero Award.

Connolly has served in the medical field as a nurse for more than 18 years. With a background in emergency medicine, aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery, she brings a wealth of knowledge and an upbeat personality. Tonweber has been an asset to allergy and immunology for more than 20 years with a specialty in oral immunotherapy.

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It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life.

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hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plantrich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap.

Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas City, Missouri, author of The Everything 18

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Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.”

While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says April Murray, a registered dietician in

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Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.”

A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs.

Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has

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cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely.

“I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show.

I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

“This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray.

“For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can help lower blood sugar and insulin levels.

Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

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While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and

vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium.

“‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray.

“I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I

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avigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms.

Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion.

Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods.

Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products.

Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams.

Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince.

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will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman.

“If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products

to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or veganfriendly guacamole and salsa.

For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat whatever they want,” says Webb.

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“Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

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Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says.

Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.”

Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says.

Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

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hen Kaye Herbert’s husband brought home a free sample of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Having heard about its calming effects, she gave CBD to her three sons, whose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made home-schooling difficult due to frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I didn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the severity of meltdowns.”

The use of CBD in tinctures, capsules and lotions has grown exponentially, along with the science to prove its efficacy in remediating physical pain.

Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression and stress as the top three applications.

However, as an unregulated supplement, CBD presents a challenge for consumers in its ubiquity from CBD-infused pillows to gummies, soaps and even pet food. Discerning purity, dosage and safety are real concerns for those that may grab any bottle off the shelf.

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for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD is largely heralded as a safe and natural choice by providers well-versed in CBD, such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. “It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them,” he says.

The Feel-Good Molecule

CBD, a compound extracted from the hemp plant, is appealing because it can raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good molecules naturally created within the human body. “When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says. While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance.

But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams.

It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says.

For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports.

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The most important step consumers can take to find a safe, quality product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say. Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says.

Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.”

This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label.

Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says. “It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.”

Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations.

“We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.”

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All products are not created equal. One way to know what you are getting is to buy a product with a Certificate of Analysis (C of A). The C of A comes from an independent lab that tests the CBD product. It’ll tell you if the strength listed on the container is, in fact, what you are getting. It’ll also list any other cannabinoids that might be in the product. Full-spectrum hemp products will not only have CBD, but may have CBG, CBN and/or THC. These all can be beneficial, but if you are trying to avoid THC, this would be helpful information. The C of A’s should also show the product is free of pesticides and other contaminates.

The other thing to know is that CBD and other cannabinoids can have drug interactions. Be sure you review your current medications with your pharmacist or physician before starting CBD.

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A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease. A 2018 metaanalysis of 40 studies published in the peerreviewed journal PLOS One concludes that a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile. According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Devotees report unexpected perks.

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Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing whole-grain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics. co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland.

“Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.”

Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein requirements— especially for the elderly, individuals with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than we’ve been conditioned to believe. “If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.”

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Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple.

“We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidantrich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing.

Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some people like to meal prep one day a week— cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies. This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says.

“You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the blender for smoothies or soups.”

For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

The Big Picture

For the vegan athlete, workout gear that doesn’t contain wool or leather is the way to go. “Making conscious choices expands beyond your plate, and a lot of brands have vegan-friendly shoes,” says Moir.

“The difference between ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ has to do with ethical motivations and treatment of animals,” says Tullman. “Natural fibers such as cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester are fine.”

The path of vegan fitness can not only offer health benefits, but also a personal connection to the Earth. “It’s given me an opportunity to share my journey with others and to allow them to reach their own specific goals,” says Washington. “Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the ‘YOUniverse’ as a whole.”

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Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated.

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Meatless Makeover A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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by April Thompson

hen contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods.

“Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.”

The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a 26

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fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.”

McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says.

Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a

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substitute for the classic beef Wellington.

“We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic.

Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore.

Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese.

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter.

Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory.

“I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins.

“Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.”

Connect with Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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with the remaining dry ingredients and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything together, then set aside.

Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl. Let sit for a minute or two until the milk curdles and turns into a “buttermilk”. Then add the hot sauce and mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’ Yields: 4 to 6 servings 10.5 oz extra-firm tofu Sea salt and pepper ½ cup flour Vegetable oil Dry ingredients: 3.5 oz paprika-flavored chips 4 Tbsp flour 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder Wet ingredients: ½ cup plant-based milk ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp hot sauce To serve: Tomato ketchup Vegan mayonnaise Crush the paprika crisps between a clean tea towel using a rolling pin until no big pieces remain. Transfer to a bowl along

Season the tofu on both sides with salt and pepper; dip tofu into the flour, followed by the milk mixture, then the crisp mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces have been coated.

Add the vegetable oil to a pan until it’s ¼-inch deep. Tip: Use a wok to reduce the amount of oil needed. Heat the oil on medium-high. Drop a tiny amount of the dry mixture; if it starts sizzling as soon as it hits the oil, it’s ready.

Carefully add half a dozen or so tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until the tofu begins to brown and is extra crispy. It’s important to not overcrowd the pan, as it can lower the temperature of the oil.

When the tofu is ready, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with parchment paper; immediately season it with some extra salt, which will help make it even crispier. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are cooked. Serve with a favorite dip, such as one made by combining equal amounts of tomato ketchup and vegan mayo.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Meanwhile, add the flour to a small plate and set aside. Press the tofu if required.

(Extra-firm tofu contains very little moisture, so this step isn’t always necessary.)

Then slice the block in half and break the tofu into bite-sized pieces with hands.

Walnut Meat Tacos Yields: 4 servings Walnut meat: 14 oz walnuts 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp chili powder 1½ Tbsp ground cumin 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 2.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil Sea salt Black bean mixture: 9 oz canned sweet corn 14 oz canned black beans Sea salt and pepper ½ lime Handful of fresh cilantro Salsa: 9 oz cherry tomatoes 1 green chili 1 red onion 1 lime Handful of fresh cilantro Sea salt and pepper To serve: 2 avocados ½ lime 8-10 small corn tortillas Vegan yogurt March 2020

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Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime.

Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn.

Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt.

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Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat.

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime.

When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt. Repeat for the remaining tacos.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture.

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Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later.

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Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, quarter the remaining mushrooms; peel and roughly chop the onions and add to a food processor along with sage leaves, walnuts, ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end.

Turn the baked mushrooms upside-down to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry.

Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms. Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides.

Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together.

Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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they will educate as many people as possible and vote against any climate deniers.

Voting is also one of the best ways to help resolve this problem, especially this year with the presidential election.

n February, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a world renowned atmospheric scientist and researcher, gave a talk titled, Mitigate, Adapt or Suffer: Climate Change is a Threat Multiplier, at Davidson College. In her talk she identified the most impactful actions concerned citizens can take today to address climate change: 1. Talk about climate change with others from a place of shared values 2. Join an organization that amplifies your voice 3. Advocate for action

We interviewed Kate Lewin, a 17-year-old senior at Providence High School, who attended Hayhoe’s Talk and practices all three actions regularly.

NA: What drives you to attend the Friday Youth-Led Climate Strike at the Government Center in Charlotte?

KL: The climate crisis may seem like a distant threat, but in reality it is right here and right now. People all over the world are losing their homes and lives because of it. According to a United Nations report in 2019, one million plant and animal species are on the verge of extinction and the warming climate is a major driver. Climate change even impacts us right here in Charlotte; according to the Charlotte Observer, last year was our city’s second warmest year on record. According to research published in North Carolina Medical Journal, 30 years (1987 to 2017) of data indicates people living in close proximity to coal-fired plants had higher rates of premature death and increased risk of respiratory disease and lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, poorer child health and higher infant mortality and that the risks were associated to air pollutants from power plant emissions. The

NA: What would you most like to see the younger generation do to help you?

Kate Lewin researcher’s conclusion was that further studies on cumulative impacts of air, water and soil contaminants were needed. I, and many others, care about the people and animals affected and believe it is vital to help solve the problem. Our country is a democracy, the people want to turn the climate crisis around, and so politicians and our government should represent this desire. This is why I strike every Friday outside of the Government Center.

NA: What would you most like to see the older generation do to help you?

KL: Talking about the climate crisis, spreading the word and educating friends and family is so important and impactful. When I learned that my grandma did not know about the dangers of letting the climate crisis accelerate, I showed her data proving it and explained why it is such an important issue. Now, without me even asking, she talks about the climate crisis to all of her friends, most of whom did not know about it, and her friends are talking to their friends. They now understand that if they love their kids and grandkids,

KL: Young people have the power to grab the attention and hearts of the media and the government. If even a quarter of schoolaged kids strike school on Fridays, school systems and government would be forced to pay attention and fix the problem. Talking about the climate crisis is also helpful in our generation. If someone is not old enough to vote, they can encourage their guardians and the adults in their lives to vote.

In addition, everyone can do their part by car-pooling, alternative transportation or minimizing single occupancy drive times and airplane travel, reducing beef and dairy consumption (even if it is just one day a week or once in a while), and buying pre-owned clothes and goods.

Kate Lewin is an intern at Climate Reality Project of Charlotte. She is in charge of social media for Charlotte Youth Climate Coalition, a collective of different youth climate organizations around Charlotte, as well as a member of several other youth and adult environmental organizations. For more information, visit ClimateRealityProject.org, Rebellion.Earth or Instagram/CltYouthClimate. To contact Lewin with questions or for information on how to reduce your carbon footprint, email LewinKate@AOL.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Off The Mat – 11am-1pm. 2-hour workshop designed to take your yoga practice off the mat and into your day-to-day life. Clear space in your mind, body, and spirit while creating massive new levels of awareness. Early Bird (before Feb 22): $40; Day of: $50. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Affirmations and Aromatherapy – 7-8:15pm.

Join Amy J Williams, MA LPC, in this practical thought-changing workshop to learn specific ways to improve your own self-compassion and your life experience with the healing support of essential oils. Pre-register: $15; Day of: $20. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7 ChiRunning & Walking Workshop with Hal Smith – 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 gravity. $40 or free with Gumbo purchase of running shoes. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

The Healing Wonders of Edgar Cayce – 1:303pm. Holistic concepts that uses our creativity to bring health to our bodies, including special diets and herbs, preparation and use of healing castor oil packs, daily meditation, prayer and more.

Pre-registration required: $35 plus $5 booklet. 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. 704-896-3111.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 The Mysteries of Mediumship with PE Calvert - Part 1 – 10:30am-1:30pm. Gain the tools, perfect your practice and elevate your intuitive skills to reach your higher vibration for mediumship. If staying for afternoon event, there will be a 1-hour break for lunch. Investment: $100. 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. 704-896-3111.

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The Golden Quest Mystery School’s Second Sundays at The Bag Lady – 10:30am-noon. Rev. Rebecca leads us on a journey of our own Soul’s golden quest of archetypes, heroes and challenges that comprise our journey back “home”. Suggested Energy Exchange: $25. The Bag Lady: Intuitive Gifts, 1516 E 4th St, Charlotte. 704-338-9778.

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PLANS CHANGE! Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. and engaging with The Law of Attraction to create what you want for your life. Join Lillie Marshall of New Possibilities Coaching for fun, creativity and connection. $60, includes supplies, lunch and snacks. Register: LillieMarshall.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

The Mysteries of Mediumship with PE Calvert Part 2 – 2:30-4:30pm. This workshop deepens your understanding of your mediumship and helps you advance to a higher set of skills. Pre-requisite Level 1. $100. 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Davidson.

704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

Brave Heart of Medicine – 8am-5pm. Come and be part of a wellness-resilience retreat specifically for healthcare professionals. $175. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200C, Charlotte.

908-407-1000. ElementalHealingCharlotte.com/ event-calendar/#event=37361248.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Trusting the Flow, Soulful Breathwork with Andrea White – 7-9pm. Soulful Breathwork connects our bodies, minds and hearts to the natural, unworried rhythms of the Universe. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat, pillow and blanket.

Eat a light meal beforehand. Early Bird: $25; Day of: $30. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Twist Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Foundations – Mar 20-22. 8am-6pm. Learn the foundations for teaching yoga to children ages 4-12. Early Bird (by Feb 20): $399; After Feb 20: $435. Cancellation Policy: Full refund 2 weeks prior to training. No refunds after that date. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Tuning Fork Training with SomaEnergetics – Mar 20-22. 7-9pm Mar 20, 10am-5pm Mar 21, 1-5pm Mar 22. Reconnect with your inner energy potential using the ancient Solfeggio frequencies to balance and impart harmony in your life. Course: $349; Energy Tuner Kit: $199. Save $50 if register

by Mar 6. 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704599-1180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Zen Within Academy Energy Healing Circle – 7:30-8:30pm. 2nd Wednesday of the month. We gather online to explore a brand new healing activation topic. The direct transmissions from Katie’s guides will help you align and harmonize with the energetic shifts present each month. Sliding Scale Cost: $22, $27 or $33. 828-246-3335. ZenWithinAcademy.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Jikiden 2-Day Workshop with Lorraine Meyer – 9:30am-5pm. Learn reiki as originally taught and practiced in Japan. Practiced by Dr. Chujiro Hayashi in Japan, and passed down to Chiyoko Yamaguchi, founder of the Jikiden Reiki Institute. Investment: $350. Pre-registration required: Call or text 305333-7571. 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Davidson.

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Vision Boarding Workshop – 10am-2pm. A vision board is a powerful process for providing clarity to

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Sacred Cacao Ceremony and Shamanic Breathwork – 5:30-8pm. Join Brooke in celebrating the Spring Equinox. We will focus on releasing what doesn’t serve Self and calling in what does. A powerful Shamanic Breathwork practice will follow. Bring your own mug and mat (available for rent). Early Bird (by Mar 18): $40; After: $50. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Special Guests Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer – 10am. Bob Sima, a musician, mystic, and teacher, will share his breathwork and message at the Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening. Free.

Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062. AwakeningCarolina.org.

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The Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer Concert – 1pm. Don’t miss this incredible concert. “Bob is to music what Wayne Dyer and Eckhart Tolle are to books and Rumi is to poetry.” By Mar 15: $25 (and includes lunch). Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville.

980-292-1062. AwakeningCarolina.org.

Didgeridoo Meditation – 7:30-9:30pm. Join Dr. Matt Lyon for an evening of healing, deep rest, re-alignment and joy. Invigorate and energize your

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year while releasing any unfinished business from your past. Led through a guided meditation by Dr. Matt as he plays the ancient instrument of tribal healing. $35. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte.

704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 5 lb Challenge – Noon. Have you ever wondered what releasing 5 pounds of fat, inflammation, and toxins would feel like? You would have less pain, more energy, increased mobility, more confidence, balanced hormones, and sleep better. Join this 5-day interactive FaceBook group to learn timeless strategies to release 5 pounds in 5 days. Free. Register at https://www.facebook.com/groups/5lbfreedom.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Soup & Cinema – 6-8:30pm. A monthly gathering focused on diversity and inclusion through film – Welcoming all! Donation. Eastside Local Eatery, 3102 Eastway Dr, Charlotte. 980-585-2957.

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SHiFT Charlotte Pre-Conference Drumming Workshop – 7-9pm. Participants engage in rhythmic games and interventions using drums, handheld percussion, voices, and movement to synergize the mind, body, and spirit. $30, Discounted if bought with Saturday SHiFT Charlotte Ticket .

Oasis Shriners, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte.

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markyourcalendar SHiFT Charlotte 2020 In our 11th year, SHiFT Charlotte provides a full day of informative and inspirational seminars, over 100 vendors featuring holistic and metaphysical products and services, 25 psychics, intuitives, healers and practitioners, and free experiential play areas.

March 28 · 9am-5pm. $39 Oasis Shriners 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte SHiFTCharlotte.com Holistic Doctor of Charlotte at SHiFT Charlotte – 9am-5pm. Visit our table for free allergy testing and more information on Dr. Cushing’s researched and developed non-invasive AllerCease technique for allergy elimination. Also learn more about Plasma Pen, an FDA approved non-surgical solution to lift, tighten and shrink excess skin. 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte. HolisticDoc.com.

Mind Control with June Hamilton - Parts 1 & 2 – 10:30am-noon. When you focus your attention and energies upon an object or task, your every action, voluntary and involuntary, will generate a force from within that can accomplish astonishing things. $25/class or NookSter Society. 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. 704-896-3111.

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Special Guest David Hiller – 11am-3:30pm. Experience the quick-change activator, Psych-K, create positive beliefs, and amazing realities that make your heart sing. Everyone receives a Psych-K installation at this workshop. By Mar 22: $25 (includes lunch). Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062.

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A Morning of Meditation and Mindfulness at Roper PT – 8-11am. Morning of walking meditation, mindfulness, and pranayama-controlled breath. Meditating calls you to be present with your thoughts and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind. $45. 301 E Tremont Ave. Ste B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706.

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Victories of the Light: Channeled Light Healing – 1:30-3pm. Explore the benefits of Angel Healing. Learn how Angels assist you to become free of self-destructive habits, bring inspiration, solve problems, provide protection and improve relationships. Limit 6 attendants. $40. 400 North Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

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MONDAY, MARCH 30 Demystifying Detox – 5-6pm. Detoxing your body can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Dr. Amber Pederson will help you understand the symptoms of a toxic build-up, including bloating, headaches, and fatigue, and share how to get started with a detox. Free. Register: DrPederson. synduit.com/WDD0001. HealingPlatform.com.

Spring Forward: Yoga and Sound Healing Event – 6:30-8pm. After a long, dark winter of hibernation and growth, join us for 75-minutes of accessible yoga flow, with an extended savasana and sound healing to honor the arrival of Spring.

Advance: $30; At the door: $35. C3 Lab, 2525 Distribution Street, Charlotte. ZenWithinAcademy. com/events/2020/3/30/spring-forward-yoga-soundhealing-journey.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Monthly YogAstrology – 7-9pm. An elegant tradition aligns areas of the body with monthly zodiac signs. This class will help in understanding how we are connected to a larger energy and how you can use this knowledge to align your body with the stars. $20. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte.

704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

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markyourcalendar Daring Greatly 3-Day Workshop Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown Join Certified Daring Way Facilitator Lillie Marshall and develop shame resilience skills and a courage practice that transforms the way you live, love, parent and lead.

April 3-5 Charlotte, NC $425 Register: LillieMarshall.com (by March 3 and receive free copy of Daring Greatly)

markyourcalendar Pranic Healing-Level 1 at Art of Living Retreat Center Relieve pain, de-stress, support and maintain overall wellness. Protocols provided for a variety of conditions including cancer, heart disease, hypertension, migraine and more.

Yoga and meditation included at retreat center.

April 17-19 • May 29-31 Art Of Living Retreat Center 639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, NC 800-392-6870 April: Tinyurl.com/ ArtOfLivingRetreats May: Tinyurl.com/ PranicHealingLevel1

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Angel Pets Expo 2020 – 10am-4pm. Supporting pets by bringing together resources, services and products which support and honors pets and their pet parents. Pet and family friendly. In advance via Eventbrite: $7; At the door: $10. WNC AG Center, 761 Bolyston Hwy, Fletcher, NC. 828-687-1414.

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FRIDAY, MAY 8

markyourcalendar Rising Strong 3-Day Workshop Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown Join Certified Daring Way Facilitator Lillie Marshall and discover what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of struggle gives us the power to write a daring new ending.

May 8-10 Charlotte, NC $425 Register: LillieMarshall.com (by April 8 and receive free copy of Rising Strong)

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sunday Sunday Morning Circles – 10-10:45am. Meditate with us every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays or join Dr. Rita on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. Free. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062. AwakeningCarolina.org.

Metaphysical Study Group with Rev. David Hulse – 10-11am. Bible, Course in Miracles, Eastern religions and metaphysical principles.

Donation. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180.

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Unity of Charlotte Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Vibrant, joyous Sunday Celebration Service with inspiring messages, a warm, open and affirming spiritual community. Meditation at 9:50am. 401 E Arrowood Rd, Charlotte. 704-5230062. UnityofCharlotte.org.

Queen City Center for Spiritual Living – 10:3011:30am. 1st Sunday of month. Open-minded, totally positive and practical philosophy of life. The Double Tree Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte.

704-643-4970. QueenCityCSL.com.

Sunday Service at Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening – 11am-12pm. Open community actively participating in the global awakening of spiritual consciousness. Donation. 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062.

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Light House Spiritual Fellowship – 11am12:30pm. Heart-centered gathering that explores esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of various faiths and philosophies. 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704-658-1442.

I n f o @ L i g h t H o u s e S p i r i t u a l C e n t e r. c o m .

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HeartLight Spiritual Center Celebration Service – 11:15am. Meditation, music and inspiring messages with Spiritual Director, David Hulse. Offering. 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte.

704-599-1180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Reiki and Healing Clinic For Kids and Teens – 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1-4pm. Anxiety, pain, depression, Pans/Pandas, Sickle Cell, Cancer, Arthritis, Autism, ADHD, Asthma. Donation.

Sign up required at CharlotteReikiForKids.com.

Donation. 2520 Sardis Rd N, Ste 208, Charlotte.

tuesday Weekly Daytime Meditation Session – 12-1pm.

Brief instruction period, 30 minutes of silent meditation and Q and A. Donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail. com. IMCCharlotte.org.

The Four Agreements Class – 7-9pm. A powerful code of conduct that can transform your life and help you unlearn self-limiting beliefs. Love offering. Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening, 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062.

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wednesday Rocket Yoga – 6:45-8pm. Developed by Larry Schultz, yoga teacher for the Grateful Dead. $10 drop in, or yoga class pass. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Weekly Wednesday Meditation – 7-9pm. Silent mindfulness meditation at 7:30pm, followed by dharma talk and discussion. Instruction at 7pm. Donation.

Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail. com. IMCCharlotte.org.

thursday The Way of Mastery: Listening and Living – 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 7-8:30pm. Transformational teachings of Jesus. 110 Summerlake Dr SW, Concord. Remote access available. 607-348-5773.

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friday Self-Myofascial Release Workshop – 12:151:15pm. Learn self-myofascial release tips with tools to reduce pain and promote wellness. $45.

Roper Physical Therapy, 301 E. Tremont Ave., Ste. B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706. RoperPT.com.

Yoga Sculpt and Strengthen – 5:45-6:45pm.

Power yoga flow and light weights to strengthen muscles and core. $8. 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

saturday SoulCollage – 2nd Saturday. 1:30-4:30pm.

Lighthearted collage process to explore inner wisdom. $45 includes supplies. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, 2nd fl, Ste 200-C, Charlotte. 908-407-1000.

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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 p h a r m a c y. S k i l l e d 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 21.

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GORELIK DENTISTRY

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.

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Drs. Carl McMillan and Luis I. Crespo 20905 Torrence Chapel Rd, Ste 201, Cornelius 704-765-3150 • SmilesRaleigh.com Teeth and oral cavity affects the entire body and we make efforts besides biocompatible materials to help identify underlying causes to dental ailments. Myobrace, preorthodontic treatment, safe mercury filling removal, ceramic implants, nutrition and prevention. See ad, page 8.

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DIRECT PRIMARY CARE BLUE SKIES FAMILY MEDICINE Katherine Weeks, MD, FAAFP 363 Williamson Rd, Ste 103, Mooresville • 704-663-7819 BlueSkiesFamilyMedicine.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES FRANK M WILKINSON

The Financial Healer 704-225-3090 WilkinsonCareer@gmail.com Over 20 years experience, specializes in low volatility investment portfolios for both individuals and small businesses that preserves your principal in downturns and prospers.

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.

EDUCATION GOLDEN QUEST MYSTERY SCHOOL Rev Rebecca Nagy, Director 704-661-4957 Rebecca.GoldenQuest@gmail.com GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org

Transform life and take your soul journey to a deeper level. Access higher worlds through direct experience with esoteric meditation and study of the ageless wisdom, quantum physics, universal laws, white magic. Local and online.

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LAKESIDE COUNSELING & HYPNOTHERAPY

Amy Bernstein, LCSW, CH 442 S Main St, Ste 6, Davidson 704-252-1568 • LakesideTherapy.com “Hypnosis is so easy, all you have to do is sit back, relax and l i st e n . ” Pr o g r a ms in c lu d e : Calm, Confidence, Sleep, Clarity, Health, Release Weight, a n d S m o k i n g / Va p i n g Cessation. Includes customized CD/mp3 of hypnosis.

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INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICIAN 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, behavioral issues, eczema, auto-immune disease, hormonal imbalance, and much more. See ad, page 16.

HYPNOSIS FOCUS ON PAST LIVES Heidi E. Kent, C.Ht. Marsha G. Cook, C.Ht. 704-896-3111

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PAST LIFE COUNSELOR GOLDEN QUEST PAST LIFE COUNSELING

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

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SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM

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National Board Certified Reflexologist that uses reflexes in feet, hands and face to promote inner balance. Reduces stress, improves blood flow, nerve impulses and energy throughout the body. A balanced body is a healthy body.

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REIKI A HEALING BALANCE

4341 Charlotte Hwy, Ste 202, Lake Wylie AHealingBalance.org 704-340-5035 Specializing in reiki combined with innate clairvoyance and clairsentience. Gray sees and feels subtle energies of clients during reiki sessions aiding in healing.

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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 5.

HEARTLIGHT SPIRITUAL CENTER Rev. David Hulse, Spiritual Leader 7300 Mallard Creek Rd 704-599-1180 HeartLightCharlotte.org

We are a Spirit-Guided, HeartCentered, Christ-Conscious, Loving Family providing an empowering, universal, Christ-centered message grounded in the teachings of metaphysics. Sunday Service 11:15 am. Email Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.

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

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 10.

UNITY OF CHARLOTTE

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SPIRITUAL COACH REV. CHRISTY SNOW

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Kendall Heath combines psychospiritual modalities, holistic healing techniques, and detailed intuitive guidance for spiritual growth and personal transformation. Soul work, innerchild work, energy practices, grief work, soulful relationships, trauma healing. See ad, page 10.

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

Non-invasive way to visualize the health of a tissue. Identify inflammation anywhere in the body. Detect issues early to allow time to make a change before diagnosis occurs. See ad, page 25.

VETERINARIAN ATRIUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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Alternative vaccine approaches, double certified acupuncturist and herbalist, cold and class 4 laser, TCM food therapy, Tui-na, animal rehabilitation with underwater treadmill. See ad, page 4.

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Developer of the "40 Day Transformation" system, a physician designed and administered functional approach with programming tailored to the unique metabolism needs of each individual, to provide safe and sustained weight loss. Call for a free consultation.

YOGA THERAPY ROPER PHYSICAL THERAPY 301 E Tremont Ave, Ste B RoperPT.com 980-298-6706

Physical therapists trained and certified in Professional Yoga Therapy qualifying them to teach clients with acute or chronic pain and beginner or seasoned yogis with injuries who desire a safe and effective yoga practice.

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