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Younger and Wiser

A The Spirit of Growth

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Karen Dew

aren Dew is a fine artist who specializes in mixed media painting and drawings on paper and canvas.

The Spirit of Growth is large gouache, which is a method of painting using intense pigments that become opaque with water and are built up by thin layers, allowing those underneath to shine through.

Dew’s body of work has been influenced by her study of nature, spirituality, healing and indigenous cultures, along with her habit of listening to a diverse array of music. But Dew doesn’t just work, she has a compulsion to make art and feels that what she makes comes from somewhere within her or even beyond her, landing on the paper after moving through all of her senses, her mind and her soul.

Now living and painting in Santa Fe, Dew enjoys the extraordinary New Mexico light and the diverse arts and cultural scene.

As a multimedia artist, she uses a variety of mediums to intuitively translate her complex visions to the page.

“I need to make art. What I make depends on what I feel, see and hear,” says Dew. “My mind has eyes. My hands express what my eyes see and what my soul feels. When I’m really engrained in my work, there’s definitely a feeling of Spirit working through me.”

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n interesting thing happened earlier this month. As my kids and their friends were walking home from the lake, a small movement under a tree by the side of the road caught their eye. It was a fledgling that had lost a leg and was bleeding; a sibling lay dead next to it. Thinking a cat must have been responsible, the kids picked it up and carried it straight to our backyard. They made a home for it in an empty birdhouse, cut some blueberries into pieces and fed it by hand.

I was completely unaware of what was going on. I looked out the front window and absently noticed my daughter and her friend knocking an empty bird nest out of a tree. My son came in the back door, looking for scissors and athletic tape, and I helped him find them, but I didn’t ask why he needed them. I did wonder why the kids were spending so much time in the backyard and behind the shed, but I quickly moved on. It wasn’t until later that evening that my daughter finally came to me, told me what happened, and asked for my help. She said they didn’t tell me originally because they were afraid I would say to leave the fledgling, that there was nothing we could do.

They showed me the bandaged bird, and even though they had managed to stop the bleeding, I’ll admit that I really didn’t think we could help. But I agreed that we’d keep the baby bird overnight and then see how it was doing.

The next morning my son got up bright and early and found the fledgling hanging in there. I’d made a list of veterinarians and bird rescue organizations, and so my son called around and eventually made his way to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue in Indian Trail. We texted them a picture, and they replied that we needed to come quickly and drop the bird off, which we did. While we don’t know the fate of the fledgling, we are grateful such an organization exists. I’m also grateful that my kids and their friends cared enough to take action. And I’m a little ashamed that they hid it from me because they didn’t think I’d be supportive.

When I saw the title of the artwork featured on this month’s cover, “The Spirit of Growth,” the first thing that came to my mind was the fledgling. Actually, I thought about the kids, and the empathetic instinct that made them work so hard to overcome such long odds—which they knew that “older and wiser” folks like me would be quick to remind them of. They reminded me that true growth begins with a willingness to do the hard work, despite the odds. This month I see a need for that strength of commitment—personally and collectively—so that I/we can truly effect change.

Wishing you a new or renewed habit of doing the hard work now, so we don’t revisit the same issues for years to come.

Shannon McKenzie p.s. To donate to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, visit Paypal.me/waterfowlrescue

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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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11 WHY I PROTEST

Charlotte Area Christy Snow Shares Her Why

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12 BEYOND FACTORY FARMS

‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

15 CAFOS IN THE

CATAWBA RIVER BASIN

Brandon Jones, Catawba Riverkeeper, Explains the Impacts On Our Local Region

16 OUTDOOR FEASTS

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Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

20 CALMING KIDS

Ways to Turn Anxiety Around

22 A ‘WHOLE-PERSON’ APPROACH TO HEALTH

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 8 event spotlight 11 why I protest 16 conscious eating 20 healthy kids

22 community spotlight 26 classifieds 26 gaston county

natural guide 27 resource guide July/Early August 2020

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news briefs

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Based on Dr. Joe Dispenza's Lectures and Guided Meditations

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arilyn Carpenter, owner of Saqred Energy and Dr. Amber Pederson, lead energy practitioner with the same practice as well as the owner of the Healing Platform, will co-host a bi-weekly series featuring Dr. Joe Dispenza’s lectures and guided meditations that share how to heal one’s body through the power within, especially with one’s thoughts, beginning from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on July 19 and continuing every other Sunday through October 18, at Techworks, in Belmont, North Carolina. The techniques and meditations will guide participants on how to re-program their minds and bring their brains and bodies into balance.

The lecture and meditation series has been developed and is presented to be a breakthrough for personal change and transformation for attendees to harness the power within to heal themselves and create the reality they want. Pederson, DC, CFMP, is also a Reiki Master.

Free admittance. Location: 52A Ervin St. For more information or to register, call or text 704-561-6633 or email Marilyn@SaqredEnergy.com. See ad, page 26.

event spotlight

SomaEnergetics to Host Workshop and Training in Vibrational Tools

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omaEnergetics, based in Charlotte for two decades, will conduct a live, three-day workshop and training (while utilizing safety precautions) on how practitioners can take the initial steps in deploying vibrational tools to add sound therapy to their existing practices or to start a new natural David Hulse therapies endeavor. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 18 and 1 to 5 p.m. on July 19 at the HeartLight Spiritual Center in Charlotte. Like similar health providers around the country that are already using these powerful tuning forks with SomaEnergetics Energy Vitality Techniques, the event is particularly well suited for massage workers, reiki and polarity therapists, holistic physicians, energy workers and other individuals.

The course will be taught by the original developer of SomaEnergetics, David Hulse, CVSMT, who combines his 50 years of experience as a motivational speaker with years of research in metaphysics, science, sound and spirituality to foster a unique and empowering experience. His ability to gather all the fragments of truth from many different disciplines helps bring all of one’s experiences up to now into focus.

The protocols, that can be used immediately after training for both personal and client applications, can be used in complement with nearly all energy and bodywork modalities.

Those experiencing them can reconnect with their inner energy potential through the ancient Solfeggio frequencies to balance and impart harmony in their lives.

Sound is a way to free blocked energy, thereby creating openings in which novel choices are awakened and newfound energy becomes available for personal transformation, health and healing.

Cost: $299 for all three days; tools offered at a discount. Location: 7300 Mallard Creek Rd. For more information or to register, call 704-469-SOMA (7662), email Tim@SomaEnergetics.com or visit SomaEnergetics.com or DavidHulse.com.

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Blue Skies Family Medicine Offers Enrollment Fee Discount

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lue Skies Family Medicine, in Mooresville, led

by Katherine Weeks, MD, is offering a $10 discount on the enrollment fee Katherine Weeks for new patients through the end of August. Direct Primary Care provides care via a membership model at an affordable monthly fee instead of billing insurance. It’s highly suitable for individuals with co-ops (some of which reimburse members a portion of the monthly fee), high-deductible health plans or no insurance, allowing them to save money on health care and enjoy timely, no-rush office visits.

The practice, which cares for newborns, children and families plus adults of all ages, offers same-day or next-day visits with the physician that are extended, relaxed and personal with no co-pay required. Standard primary care such as physical exams, weight loss, women’s and men’s health and chronic and acute disease management are included in the monthly fee. In addition, patients can pay wholesale prices for their full line of generic, non-controlled medications, as well as for labs and for other services including joint injections.

A fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Weeks completed medical school at the Brody School of Medicine, in Greenville, North Carolina, and residency at Carolinas Medical Center (now Atrium). She has 23 years of experience in clinical medicine and enjoys the breadth and challenge of family medicine.

Location: 363 Williamson Rd., Ste. 103.

Membership prices start at $60/month for adults and $160/month for a family of 4.

Mention “Natural Awakenings” and receive $10 off the one-time enrollment fee of $100 per household. For more information including office hours, call 704-663-7819, email Patients@BlueSkiesfm.com or visit BlueSkiesFamilyMedicine.com. See ad, page 27.

Greater Online Support for Natural Health Providers

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atural Awakenings Charlotte recently upgraded its website to also offer both free directory listings and calendar events to businesses in the natural health, wellness and green-living space that can be easily set up by creating a login and password on AwakeningCharlotte.com.

“As North Carolina reopens, an entire population is ready to form new habits around your service, product or business,” says Publisher Shannon McKenzie, adding that Stay-At-Home was in effect far greater than 21 days and it only takes 21 days to form new habits.

“Plus, more than ever, Charlotte needs natural health and wellness support to build and/or maintain a healthy immune system—one of the most effective things, in addition to the CDC guidelines surrounding washing hands, maintaining a safe distance and wearing masks, people can do to combat COVID-19 at this time. So, it has never been so important to market yourself than right now.”

For more information, call McKenzie at 704-499-3327, email Publisher@AwakeningCharlotte.com or visit AwakeningCharlotte.com.

Discounted Programs for Employers and Job Seekers

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rofessional writer Maitri Meyer, of Actually Done, is providing discounts for two separate online and virtual services that assist companies and individuals in staffing and hiring during these turbulent times. Featuring 30-minute phone consultations, she is offering LinkedIn audits for $99 instead of the regular $129 as well as 30 percent off career coaching packages for readers

through the end of August.

Audits can make sure one’s online presence is of the highest quality and that job applications are current. Career coaching services make sure clients are fulfilling their passion, mission, profession and vocation objectives.

“Employers’ responses to COVID-19, high unemployment rates and economic uncertainty during an election year is on the minds of everyone, but at the same time some companies are thriving and hiring so there are also opportunities at this time,” she says. “Companies may want to offer outplacement services to those they have had to let go. It may be time for individuals to update their LinkedIn profiles and resumes to ensure they are competitive in today’s job market if a career change is needed.”

Use promo code: NACLT30. For more information or to register for either program, call 704-296-3435 or email Contact@ActuallyDone. com. See ad, page 9.

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Healing with Auriculotherapy and Two Free Sessions

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he coronavirus pandemic has reminded us of the importance of keeping our immune system in the best condition. Toxicity, stress and natural environmental occurrences can cause damage when the defenses of the immune system are weakened. Keeping it strong is not as simplistic as taking a supplement or an herb. All of your body systems need to function at optimum levels and stress needs to be at a minimum. Auriculotherapy, a technique that uses points on the ear and provided

by Haas Wellness Center, can be a key to unlocking this potential.

Commonly used for pain, depression, anxiety, withdrawal symptoms and many other conditions, auriculotherapy can also improve balance so that the body functions as it was designed.

By scanning the ear with an electrical device, a practitioner can determine which points in the ear are active. A pulse of microcurrent is released from the device into a point and electrically stimulated which brings about balance to the organ or body function that the point controls. Dr. Darryl Roberts, ND, explains, “Virtually every body system can be found in the ear. When an area is out of balance, my job is to find it and stimulate it so that healing can take place inside the body from the outside.”

The average auriculotherapy session takes about 15 minutes and patients often feel the difference after just one session. During July and August, the practice is offering two free auriculotherapy sessions to Natural Awakenings readers.

Location: 3315 Springbank Lane, Ste. 102. For more information or to make an appointment (mention Natural Awakenings), call 704-837-2420, email DoctorDarrylND@ gmail.com or visit DoctorDarrylND.com. See ad, page 28.

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Michael Smith, Cheyenne Joshua, Dawn Armstrong, Krista Sigmon

Webinar on Stress, Hormones and Health

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eople experience stress, which can have a major negative effect on one’s health, in different ways, and currently there has been a lot of additional stressors put on us due to the COVID-19 pandemic, racial tensions and more. To help, Carolinas Natural Health Center is presenting a free live Stress, Hormones and Health webinar at 7:30 p.m. on July 15 and 29.

Many types of stressors begin to shift and change our hormonal balance in our body, and as a result our health begins to decline; energy levels decrease, we become more irritable or sad, sleep patterns become disrupted, libido drops, digestion changes, our brains don’t work as well and we may gain weight. These are just some of the areas that the 600-plus hormones in our body can impact. The webinar will provide information on the factors that need to be addressed to resolve chronic conditions including how nutrition and stress impact hormones and simple changes that can positively impact lifestyle; why hormone imbalances can distort the midsection and what you must do to resolve it; and what works in treating chronic conditions in a natural and safe manner.

The office is open regular hours to see patients. For those who watch the webinar and want to make an appointment, a discount is provided for the first visit.

For more information or to register, call 704-708-4404 or visit CarolinasNaturalHealth.com. Location of center: 1114 Sam Newell Rd., Ste. A, Matthews, NC. See ad, page 14.

WHY I PROTEST?

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by Christy Snow

thought my eyes were opened, I thought I was an activist for my black friends and family but in light of recent events, I have taken a hard look at how little I was doing to be part of the solution to the injustices done to people of color. As a lesbian fighting for equality for the majority of my life, I do not hide my passion for people to be treated with dignity and respect and to be afforded the same opportunities regardless of who they are and who they love. Unfortunately, I had not educated myself nearly enough on the extreme and numerous ways that people of color are marginalized, and discriminated against that flows abundantly out of a system of racism that our history classes never taught. I had to learn on my own about Black Wall Street, the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Tuskegee Experiment, The Red Summer of 1919, Three-Fifth Compromise, Anti-literacy Laws, how segregation started in Charlotte, how our very own Black Wall Street was disbanded. I am still learning because there was so much that I was not taught and that we as white people would rather not see because it feels terrible to be descendants of such an appalling history.

I protest because I am tired of people explaining away the killing of black people.

I am tired of hearing how my black friends have to teach their kids to expect to be targets for injustice because of the color of their skin. I am tired of waking up to hear that a black man was shot while jogging, that a black woman was shot in her own home, and exhausted and broken-hearted

after watching George Floyd die at the hands of police while people begged all of the officers to do something. But what I realize is that I have nothing to feel weary about compared to my black brothers and sisters. I began protesting because I was tired, I continue protesting because they are tired, they are exhausted fighting this fight for justice alone. I protest to implore every person from every walk of life to stand with our black community in saying all lives are NOT mattering until Black Lives do, to stand in our city and our country and say NO MORE whitewashed history, no more monuments that ask us to respect our racist history, no more militarized police that tear gas our citizens simply for exercising their first amendment rights and NO MORE justifying injustice.

I protest because it is time for a new world in which everyone is afforded the same rights and opportunities to life, liberty, and happiness. These injustices and inequalities have to change and the time is NOW! Rev. Christy Snow is an activist, speaker, singer, and founder of Solution Coaching, and Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening and the co-founder of Awaken Within Retreats. Her writing, teaching, speaking, and singing all share the common thread of living as love in action and being the change we wish to see.

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BEYOND FACTORY FARMS ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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evin Walker, a Michigan State University professor and author of The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More, says, “Meat is the poster child of industrial food gone awry.” Independent animal farmers are disappearing while factory farms are getting bigger, causing more air, soil and water pollution in rural communities nationwide, reports the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Large industrialized farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) rely on the routine use of antibiotics to both prevent the spread of disease and promote animal growth and weight gain—a practice known to fuel antibiotic resistance and compromise human health.

High Cost of Cheap Meat

health experts have warned about for years.

On one fateful December day 16 years ago, Olive was outdoors on her family farm near Spencer, Iowa, when she noticed a strong, sickening odor. Feeling nauseous, she went inside, but later that evening, her tongue swelled, she became disoriented and began shaking and sweating profusely.

Olive’s symptoms subsided over the next few days, but since then she has experienced multiple chemical sensitivities, transient symptoms of brain fog, muscle twitching, migraines, and respiratory and circulatory problems. Health experts at the University of Iowa identified the source of the sickening odor as toxic hydrogen sulfide from liquid CAFO waste that had been sprayed on farmland one mile from Olive’s home. In addition to the region’s concentration of hog CAFO, her home sat two miles from 1.5 million chickens.

Today, Olive drinks filtered water and eats organic food to protect her health, but she notices that her symptoms return when triggered by exposure to CAFO air pollution and pesticides. In March, Olive moved to Spearfish, South Dakota, where she’s breathing easier and enjoying time outdoors. But she believes she left behind “thousands of rural residents who are having their lives and health destroyed by Big Ag.”

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a push toward greater efficiency created the shift to industrial livestock production. However, attempts to maximize production for higher returns at minimal cost come at a price.

For example, a growing body of evidence

shows that CAFO leads to the social and economic decline of rural communities.

“Research has consistently found that living near a CAFO is associated with an array of negative health impacts, including respiratory disease, mental health problems and certain types of infections,” says Keeve Nachman, Ph.D., director of the CLF Food Production and Public Health Program.

Everett Murphy, M.D., a retired pulmonologist from Kansas City, concurs, “Not only are the odors from factory livestock farms offensive, but individuals living within three miles of industrial animal operations are at risk for serious, life-shortening illnesses and permanent disabilities.”

Concrete reservoirs designed to hold manure present a problem as well, he adds, “They always leak into the groundwater, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria and making the source of water to neighboring communities unusable and toxic.”

Joan Olive says she is living proof that exposure to air pollution from factory farms is every bit as harmful as scientists and

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There Ought to be a Law

“Government oversight and policies designed to safeguard the health of individuals and the environment from these operations have been inadequate,” says Bob Martin, director of the CLF Food System Policy Program.

Citing environmental and public health hazards, the American Public Health Association issued a new policy statement last November calling for a precautionary moratorium on all new and expanding CAFO. It advises a complete halt until additional scientific data has been collected and public health concerns addressed.

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Bypassing Industrial Eating

Many consumers don’t realize that the majority of beef, pork and chicken sold in supermarkets, served in restaurants and distributed to institutions nationwide comes from the industrial food system. According to the Public Justice Food Project, 85 percent of the meat Americans consume is produced by four corporate giants—Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill and JBS—each accused of hiding labor, animal or environmental abuses behind folksy brand names and packaging images.

To shed light on abuses and steer consumers away from industrial meat, the Center for Food Safety created a website that pulls back the curtain on CAFO. It recommends replacing half of the meat we eat with humane, sustainably raised, grass-fed and organic meat, while replacing the other half with plant-based sources of protein such as beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds—a dietary approach that benefits our gut microbes and protects us against a host of chronic diseases.

Meat Alternatives

As concerns mount about the health, ethical and environmental impact of animal products, the food industry has responded with more plant-based, lab-grown meat alternatives. Yet, according to the Food and Technology 2019 report by the market research firm The Hartman Group, many meat replacements rely on highly sophisticated technologies that hardly meet consumers’ definitions of “natural”.

“It’s all about what isn’t on the label,” says Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., chief science advisor of the GRACE Communications Foundation. According to Rangan, many

Once you learn how our modern industrial food system has transformed what most Americans eat, you become highly motivated to eat something else. ~Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, Chew on This and co-producer of Food, Inc. plant-based and fake meat products are actually ultra-processed foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients and rely on petroleum-based chemicals that are not required to be listed on the label.

“The Impossible Burger introduces over 48 new proteins to the human diet without a thorough safety investigation,” warns Rangan. She questions whether these new meat alternatives are better than meat from animals raised on pasture without routine drugs and synthetic fertilizers.

There’s a big difference between the health and environmental impact of meat from animals raised in feed lots versus those raised with regenerative agricultural practices. “Industrial agriculture is absolutely harmful,” reports A Greener World, a nonprofit certifier of the trustworthy Animal Welfare Approved label. But thinking we have to go vegan or purchase fake meat to protect our health or the planet is misguided.

Eating Less, But Better Meat

“Our bodies are designed to be omnivores, and animal products are part of a diverse, real food diet,” says Rebecca Thistlethwaite, director of the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network at Oregon State University. Thistlethwaite, author of Farms with a Future and The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat, believes in ancestral eating and eating as close to nature as possible.

She is mindful of portion size and eats

only organic and pasture-raised animal foods to avoid synthetic chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, in Bluffton, Georgia, declares, “It’s not the cow, it’s the how.” Harris transitioned his livestock operation from the industrial model to certified humane animal husbandry and sustainable practices that emulate nature. The switch to a pasturebased system yields healthier animals, he explains, and helps take carbon out of the atmosphere and back into the soil.

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But we also need more small-scale slaughterhouses and meat processors throughout the country to get quality meat to more of our tables.

In addition to farmers’ markets, cooperatives and community supported agriculture, organizations such as the American Grassfed Association and Local Harvest connect consumers directly to farmers using sustainable practices to help rebuild regional food hubs and networks.

“Start with small steps,” suggests Thistlethwaite. “Buy milk from a local creamery, eggs from a farmer in your community or one-quarter cow to fill your freezer from a local, grass-fed beef producer. Reward the farms and ranches that are doing it right by purchasing from them, promoting them, supporting them.”

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nlike North Waste Utilization Plan, Carolina’s eastbut not required to file ern rivers, the it with the state. There Catawba is not threatare no initial or regular ened by large lagoons of inspections. Because animal waste. The state’s the waste is combined portion of the river basin with sawdust and spread contains only 19 permitonto nearby fields, they ted facilities; one swine are not considered to operation and 18 cattle. discharge. Our DepartHurricanes are unlikely ment of Environmental to cause major breaches Quality does not have a and flood barns because map of dry litter CAFO of the topography. Inlocations. We rely on Brandon Jones stead, the Catawba River satellite imagery and has a chicken problem. monthly flyovers to locate new facilities

At any given moment, there are apand report violations.

However, when it rains, that waste is proximately 32 million chickens on CAFOs upstream of the Charlotte area lakes (Lake mobilized and can wash into our streams Norman, Mountain Island Lake and Lake and, ultimately, the lakes. We consistently Wylie). They reside in about 750 operafind elevated levels of fecal bacteria in tions in approximately 1,050 barns. Each creeks downstream of spreading fields. Adbarn holds 20 to 35 thousand of them. ditionally, poultry litter contains high levels These facilities are most concentrated in of nitrogen and phosphorus which can lead Alexander and Caldwell counties. We to algal blooms and fish kills.

As part of a statewide campaign use round numbers and approximawith the Waterkeeper Alliance and other tions because these facilities are “deemed state Keepers, we have been collecting permitted.” They are expected to have a

water samples, documenting locations and reporting violations. Last year, State Senator Harper Peterson, of Wilmington, introduced a Poultry Study Bill to begin the process of increasing accountability and transparency. Unfortunately, it did not leave committee. For now, individuals can best help by eating less factory-farmed meat and supporting environmental nonprofits such as the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. Come November, we need citizens to ask candidates about water quality and support those who will help protect one of our most precious resources.

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Robyn Lindars, of Fort Myers, Florida, author The Healthy Electric Smoker Cookbook: 100 Recipes with All-Natural Ingredients and Fewer Carbs, says, “I love grilled veggies paired with goat cheese and fresh herbs on French or Italian bread. You can add capicola or just stick to veggies for tasty sandwiches that do well in a cooler.”

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OUTDOOR FEASTS Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

by Marlaina Donato othing defines the summer season picnicking not only in woodlands and on quite like firing up the grill or beaches, but on rooftops. Being open to escaping with a picnic basket to a different times of the day welcomes a shift favorite hideaway. From luscious fruits to in mood. “I’m particularly fond of breakfast gorgeous greens, enjoying a meal outdoors picnics. They’re an excellent way to clear inspires us to eat what is in season and your head and get motivated, as they’re an invites us to sip the moment. Most of all, activity fully engaging all of the senses. Twiit gives us special time with loved ones or light picnics are another favorite. As the sun with ourselves. begins to set, the light is less harsh and the

Ashley English, of Candler, North mood outdoors becomes decidedly quieter.

Carolina, author of A Year of Picnics: Recipes I find picnics during this time of day to be for Dining Well in the Great Outdoors, sees especially relaxing,” says English. picnics as a delicious excuse to eat healthy

Simple tasks like washing salad and in sync with the seasons. “No matter greens or whipping up a quick hummus what time of year you’re picnicking, there’s dip the night before a picnic can save always going to be something ripe and in considerable time. Traditional picnic season to showcase. We all know that foods baskets are not required, and English eaten at their peak time of ripeness simply recommends vintage suitcases, wooden taste better, so use your summertime picnic crates or a backpack, especially if the picnic as an opportunity to bite into a ripe waterdestination involves an uphill trek. She melon or your autumn picnic as the ideal also emphasizes simplicity: “While a lavish time to bake an apple crisp.” spread with myriad options is quite fun, a simple picnic can be equally enjoyable. A Portable Pleasures grazing board to-go is quite easy. Pack up Thinking outside the box can jazz up a medley of fruits, veggies, charcuterie or the ordinary. English sings the praises of cheeses, crackers, spreads and pickles and

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Grilling “adds a ton of flavor to food without needing to add additional fat or calories. Cooking over fire is also the oldest method of cooking,” says Lindars.

Happily, the health risks associated with barbequing meat over hot coals can be reduced by using flavorful marinades or opting to go vegan.

Reducing temperature decreases carcinogenic compounds associated with grilling meats and can be best accomplished by waiting until charcoal turns to embers or turning the gas grill down a notch or two. Grilling further from the flame on an elevated rack is also a good option. Citrusy or balsamic vinegar-based marinades naturally minimize toxic potential by reducing the formation of unhealthy compounds, studies show.

“You are what you eat and what you eat was eating. Opt for the highestquality protein possible—grass-fed beef, organic, humanely raised protein,” suggests Lindars. “Make your own marinades and rubs to avoid ingredients like soybean oil and corn syrup. You can easily make your own with simple ingredients like olive oil, fresh herbs, vinegars, sea salt and spices. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest, juice, sea salt, pepper and garlic with a splash of olive oil makes for an amazing marinade, and can even be paired with grass-fed butter to put on chicken. A basic rub of smoked paprika, sea salt, fresh ground pepper and dash of garlic powder is great on just about anything.”

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Recipes for Outdoor Feasts

thing together until uniform in consistency.

Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; more water for a thinner consistency; and the basil at the end with one last blend with the immersion blender.

Chill at least 3 hours before serving so the flavors have time to meld together.

Garnish with diced avocado and fresh basil.

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Robyn Lindars, GrillGirl.com.

Fire-Roasted Gazpacho 3 lb small-to medium-size tomatoes, possibly a mixture of San Marzano and Campari tomatoes (The smaller tomatoes will get more exposure to the grill) 2 large cucumbers 1 poblano pepper 1 head of garlic 8 oz mini-bell peppers 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1 cup water (or more) Dash olive oil 1 Tbsp sea salt (preferably bourbon barrel smoked sea salt) 1 Tbsp black pepper (preferably bourbon barrel smoked pepper) 1 tsp sugar

1 large bunch basil 1 ripe avocado, diced Preheat a charcoal grill for medium direct heat—about 350° F. (Gas works, but will not produce as much smokiness as charcoal.)

Prepare the veggies to go on the grill: wash everything and slice the cucumbers into thin lengthwise pieces; put the garlic cloves onto skewers.

Grill the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic and poblano pepper until char marks form on all sides.

Remove the veggies and place in a big pot.

Add water.

With an immersion blender, mix every-

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

New Twists on Old Favorites Brew up delicious and colorful herbal teas for gourmet lemonades. Try hibiscus, lemongrass, lavender or fresh ginger tea, adding fresh organic lemon juice and a sweetener of choice.

In a blender, whip up unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, coconut or cashew) with a ripe banana, a small handful of dates and a splash of vanilla extract, and pour into popsicle molds.

Combine peanut, almond, sunflower or soy butter with cocoa or carob powder, a tablespoon of plant-based hazelnut creamer and a pinch of salt.

Roll into balls and then add sesame, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut sugar or chopped dates.

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Grilled Romaine Hearts 1 romaine heart per person 1 Tbsp olive oil Sea salt to taste Fresh ground black pepper Parmesan cheese or another hard, aged cheese Prepare the grill for direct heat.

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A combination of fresh fruit, lime juice and chili seasoning, fruta picada is served at markets and roadsides throughout Mexico.

The combination of spice and salt partnered with sweet fruit is guaranteed to take the edge off of a blistering summer’s day.

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Place all of the fruit spears onto a serving platter. Squeeze the fresh lime juice evenly across. Let guests serve themselves as much fruit as they’d like, and then sprinkle with the spice blend.

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Rinse/dry the romaine hearts, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

Grill the romaine hearts on direct heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until char marks form and the lettuce begins to wilt.

Remove the hearts from the grill, grate a generous amount of the cheese on the hearts and add a little more olive oil.

For a crowd, chop the hearts up and put them in a bowl to serve as a large salad on the side of the main course.

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Picnic Safety Tips from Ashley English Use insulated coolers for perishable items.

Before being stored in the refrigerator, cool any foods after preparation to room temperature to be served cold later.

Kalamata Olive Hummus-Cucumber Picnic Sandwiches

Southwestern Red Pepper-Avocado Sandwiches/Wraps

Pita pocket bread, sourdough or other bread of choice 1 can organic chickpeas/garbanzos with original water drained off just a bit ½ cup organic sesame seeds or 2 Tbsp of tahini (½ cup organic, raw, unsalted sunflower seeds can be used in a pinch) 1 tsp cold-pressed virgin olive oil (optional) 1 minced garlic clove ½ cup kalamata olives (whole or halved, drained) Conventional or English cucumber, thinly sliced Organic lemon thinly slivered with skin intact

1 jar roasted red peppers (drained and dried with a towel) or freshly made, oven-roasted peppers 2 fork-smashed avocados or 1 large Florida avocado Salsa of choice, preferably smoky chipotle or sweet varieties Chopped cilantro Bread or wraps of choice

In a blender or Vitamix, add chickpeas with original water, sesame seeds/tahini and a slice of lemon to make the hummus.

Blend until smooth, but don’t over-blend until too thin. Pour into bowl, stir in olives and drizzle with olive oil. Lastly, sprinkle the minced garlic on the top of the hummus and chill for a few hours or overnight.

Generously spoon hummus onto bread or into pita pockets and gently layer thinly, freshly sliced cucumbers and thin slivers of lemon. Optional additions: fresh herbs like oregano, thyme, lemon thyme or mint to add last between the slices of bread or tucked into a pita pocket. Keep in a cooler for picnics.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marlaina Donato, AutumnEmbers.com.

To assemble sandwiches, slather bread or wrap generously with smashed avocado, then press a roasted red pepper on top.

Spoon salsa of choice and sprinkle with cilantro over all before covering with other slice of bread or rolling a wrap. Keep chilled until serving.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marlaina Donato, AutumnEmbers.com.

When ready to head out for a picnic, pack ice into the bottom of the cooler and cover it with the food containers.

To make ice last even longer, first place a bag of dry ice on the bottom of the cooler, cover it over with wet ice and place the food atop of it. Keep the cooler lid closed whenever not in use and store it in a shady location upon arriving at the picnicking destination. When returning home, if there is any ice left in the cooler, leftover items are considered safe to consume; if the ice is all melted, the food isn’t safe to eat. Reusable ice packs are also nice to use because they forgo the need to purchase new bags of ice each time. of water at a time until reaching the desired consistency. Pour into bowl and serve immediately with an array of dippers, including organic healthy chips and sliced vegies, as well as outside-the-box options like bok choy, squash or peppers.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Marlaina Donato, AutumnEmbers.com.

Green Garden-Basil Dip for Chips, Bread and Veggies 1 package thawed, raw, frozen peas Handful of basil 1 or 2 handfuls unsalted roasted or raw pumpkin seeds ½ tsp sea salt ¼ cup water In a blender or Vitamix, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. If peas need a bit more water for blending, add a tablespoon July/Early August 2020

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CALMING KIDS Ways to Turn Anxiety Around

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t is difficult for children to make sense of what’s happening in response to COVID-19 as schools close, sports and extracurricular activities stop and many people wear masks. Before these unsettling circumstances took place, one in eight children experienced anxiety disorders, but now parents are reporting that even happy-go-lucky children that skipped through life have turned clingy; regressing to playing with old toys or becoming withdrawn. “The dramatic change in schedules, reduced social contact and worry about the illness itself can all contribute to the anxiety,” says Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D., director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. “Some children will also have relatives or friends directly impacted by the virus.”

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anxiety lingers, parents can take heart in new research from the center that shows how childhood anxiety can be reversed before it becomes a crippling adult condition. The study of 124 children aged 7 to 14 with anxiety disorders found that when parents made simple behavior changes, their kids’ symptoms sharply decreased 87.5 percent of the time and disappeared completely 60 percent of the time. Parents drew closer to their children and felt less stressed themselves, and the kids continued to improve even after the study ended.

According to Lebowitz, lead author of the study, the key is to reduce parental accommodation—actions that parents take to soothe and protect their anxious children, like texting to provide constant reassurances, speaking for a child with social fears or staying with a child that

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Everyday Anxiety-Busters Here are some other straightforward strategies that can lower childhood anxiety.

Getting physical. “Encourage your

child to do any kind of exercise: jumping, swinging, running, catch, tag, hopscotch, biking, hiking, skateboarding. These activities are all considered weight-bearing because they place deep pressure on the joints and muscles, which calms their sensory systems that help regulate emotions,” advises Brittany Ferri, a Rochester, New York, occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics and mental health.

Getting outdoors. Sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D and moodboosting serotonin, and studies show that even brief nature walks can lower anxiety and improve focus in kids.

Giving them seeds and a shovel.

Planning and working in their own garden give kids a healthy dose of fresh air, physical activity and a sense of accomplishment, and growing their own vegetables makes them more likely to enjoy eating them.

Breathing deep. “Parents can teach children coping skills such as relaxing

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fears separation until they fall asleep.

These actions may not be a problem in the short term or in tough times, but when used repeatedly, the child often becomes more fearful, less confident and unable to function in a normal manner.

In a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, parents learned in 12 weekly sessions how to slowly pull back from accommodating actions while validating the child’s emotions and conveying confidence in their ability to handle challenges. Notably, a parentfocused program, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, produced better results than the control group, in which the children underwent 12 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy learning to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. More information on this program for parents and therapists can be found at SpaceTreatment.net.

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their body or taking slow deep breaths to help them regulate their anxiety,” says Lebowitz. For example, a child can lie on their back and pretend to blow up a balloon. Or using a fresh flower, a child can breathe in the scent through the nose for a count of four, hold the breath for the same amount of time and then breathe out slowly through the mouth.

Playing it out. “Parents can help a child role-play what they could do in a situation that they’re nervous about,” says Leigh Ellen Watts Magness, a clinical social worker and play therapist, in Athens, Georgia. “They can create a puppet show where the characters have a similar problem, create a poster about some strategies they might use to relax or have their figurines talk to other toys about how they feel. All of these things help kids process feelings of anxiety.”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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ome words don’t help anxious kids, says University of Minnesota psychology professor Abigail Gewirtz, author of When the World Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids.

“These kinds of statements dismiss, minimize or even punish children for their anxiety, and they teach children that anxiety isn’t important, or worse, is damaging and should be ignored or stuffed away,” she says.

Amanda Walker, a Los Angeles clinical psychologist, advises, “It is important to try and respond to the anxiety with loving kindness, with compassion and openness. Asking ‘What happened?’ instead of ‘What’s wrong?’ changes the way that a challenge is viewed. Other approaches are, ‘I can see why you might feel that way’, or, ‘It’s okay to be scared; lots of kids feel that way.’”

To reinforce a child’s confidence,

“The key is reminding a child of past things they were afraid of that never came to pass or bringing to the attention of a child the ways that the child was able to face their fear and overcome it,” says Bruce L. Thiessen, a San Diego clinical psychologist. “Past reminders can increase self-efficacy and build selfconfidence, which are powerful anxiety buffers. “Children find it all the more difficult to cope with anxiety if they feel that they are alone in their struggle,” he adds. “It is important to reassure them by saying something like, ‘We are in this together. I am here for you.’ It may be important to add, ‘No matter what happens, you and I are going to find a way to be okay.’”

Statements to avoid: “You don’t need to worry. You have nothing to worry about. I’m the adult, let me do the worrying. When I was your age, I had much bigger things to worry about.”

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NA: In your video introduction to Haas Wellness Centers on your website, you say you’ve dedicated your entire professional life to holistic health, which you define as a “wholeperson” approach. Can you explain what you mean?

KH: In the medical world, practitioners tend to only look at the part of the person that their specialty is limited to. For example, an orthopedist only looks at structural problems and a gastroenterologist will only work on the digestive system. Holistic practitioners view the person as a whole person.

We address the structural, metabolic and mental-emotional aspects of health.

NA: You’ve been in practice for 37 years. At least early on, the concept of holistic health was generally unknown, or even thought of as quackery. What prompted you down this path?

KH: I used to be an internationally competitive gymnast. I began in 1966, became a three-time All-American, competed internationally, and after college was a professional gymnastics coach for six years. After I retired from competition, my body was pretty broken down. I was in my early 20s, yet I could hardly walk when I 22

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got out of bed. I had seen some of the top sports orthopedists in the country, and they were unable to get me back into competition shape. I found my way into the office of a holistic chiropractor. He was amazing.

With very low-tech methods—Applied Kinesiology, which uses muscle-response testing as a feedback tool, as opposed to the standard lab testing the other doctors employed—he put me back together and I was even able to do some masters competitions. After a short time I decided to change careers from professional gymnastics coach to be like him. I learned firsthand about looking outside the box to try to heal when the healthcare system doesn’t have anything to offer.

NA: Have there been other experiences that reinforced your decision to pursue a holistic path?

KH: Yes. We learn both from our own experiences and from the experiences of those who are close to us. My youngest daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury shortly after birth that was caused by her doctor’s and the hospital’s negligence. Lexi’s injury is permanent. She has kernicterus, damage to certain parts of the brain due to high levels of bilirubin. Lexi is now 18 and is extremely physically disabled but she is extremely intelligent. Along with my wife, she recently wrote a book about her life titled The Year of the Buttered Cat; it has been accepted for publication and should be available in early 2021. Lexi’s problem was caused by lack of attention on the part of the doctor and hospital staff, so I learned what it’s like to be on the receiving end of doctor error.

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NA: You’ve said that in addition to environmental pollutants, our overall health is affected by our emotional reaction to everyday activity. How do you think recent events in Charlotte surrounding COVID-19 and protests for racial justice have affected our overall health?

KH: Mental and emotional stress of any kind changes neurological and hormonal activity, increasing the release of cortisol. Cortisol is great in an emergency, to help us “fight or flight,” but when it’s released constantly it causes disruption of many systems in our body. Restoring proper adrenal gland balance is primary.

Some of the ways we treat stress are with vibro-ceuticals (homeopathic remedies), Bach Flower Remedies (flower essences that affect emotions) and somato-sensory techniques (meridian-based emotional techniques like emotional freedom technique, or EFT).

NA: What are the main issues you evaluate with your patients?

KH: We treat patients with a variety of presenting symptoms. The most common are fatigue, weight gain, sleep problems, pain, digestive problems, allergies, focus problems, ADD and ADHD, autism and thyroid problems.

NA: How does your approach to diagnosis and treatment differ from that of most medical practices?

KH: We see health as full function of all systems of the body. When interference to any system occurs, health declines. Our patient evaluation looks at six different categories of interference that can cause dysfunction in the body. The first category is structural interference, involving the bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves and connective tissues. Correcting structural misalignments and tension or twists in the connective tissue is frequently necessary.

The second category is electromagnetic interference. When our body tissues are under stress, it can create an electromag-

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NA: What are the most common techniques you use to address these issues?

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KH: The adrenal glands, being part of our survival mechanism, are critical to certain bodily functions, like breathing, heartbeat and basic brain function. When adrenal function is disrupted, many systems are affected, including reproductive hormones, blood sugar, mood, energy, immunity and inflammation.

Each organ and gland in the body has its own nutritional needs. It’s important to address each one individually in order to correct nutritional imbalances and deficiencies. It’s also important to remove invading organisms such as yeast, viruses, bacteria and parasites in order for the body to function optimally.

In general, we want to make sure that you are eating the right kinds of foods and avoiding the wrong kinds of foods. We rarely find a patient who is not nutritionally deficient in some way. We might recommend supplements and nutrients, which should be taken at specific times and dosages. Sometimes they are only needed for a few weeks. But some patients with severe problems may require them for many months or even longer.

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KH: Restoring normal digestive function is a big part of my approach. If your body is not digesting the food you eat, it cannot absorb the nutrients that you consume.

There are over a thousand different species of bacteria that live in our digestive tract.

With dietary indiscretions, and with the use of medication such as pain relievers and antibiotics, the normal bowel flora can be disrupted or destroyed. So balancing the digestive tract is one of the most common needs that we see in our patients. If you develop a leaky gut it can cause allergies, inflammation or autoimmune disorders.

NA: How does Haas Wellness Center differ from other health practices?

KH: In our center we offer many types of care from several kinds of providers. I am a chiropractor with a holistic background. Dr. Darryl Roberts is a naturopath. We have Dr. Ariel Steagall, who is a gifted massage therapist, and our reflexologist, Eva Gajewski.

NA: What can patients expect when they come in for an evaluation?

KH: Our evaluation usually begins with a 15-minute consultation to see if our practice is the right place for the patient. We then use a very detailed questionnaire to learn about the patient’s past history, family history, habits and symptoms. We do some in-office lab testing and biofeedback scans, and we perform a structural evaluation as well as an applied kinesiology evaluation.

We conclude with a one-hour discussion for the findings and recommendations.

The whole process usually takes over two hours.

Haas Wellness Center is located at 3315 Springbank Ln., Ste. 102, in Charlotte. For more information, call 704-837-2420, email Reception@HaasWellnessCenters.com or visit HaasWellnessCenters.com. Also see “Introduction to Haas Wellness Centers” video on Youtube: https://www.youtube. com/watch?time_continue=15&v=RpJ8ljRn QNI&feature=emb_logo.

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