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The Benefits of Colon Hydrotherapy During Summer

HC Wellness Center and Spa, in Gastonia, North Carolina, provides colon hydrotherapy with a well-trained certified practitioner. The practice points to the importance of being adequately hydrated on an ongoing basis and especially during the summer and the related benefits of the treatment. Approximately 42 million Americans are troubled with constipation each year. It has almost become “normal” to skip regular bowel movements multiple days in a row for most individuals which can lead to potentially serious issues with our digestion.

The benefits of colon hydrotherapy include lowering the risk of colon cancer, improved digestion, preventing constipation, better mood, kickstarting losing weight, increased energy, boosting retention of vitamins and nutrients, clearer skin and improved focus.

Location: 1308 E. Garrison Blvd. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-823-1577, email IHealthyConnect@ Carolina.rr.com or visit www.HCWellnessCenterAndSpa.com. See CRG, page 24.

Special Offer for Digestive Issue Sufferers

It’s estimated that more than 70 percent of Americans suffer from some type of digestive disorder like gas, bloating, diarrhea and other abdominal issues on a regular basis. As living with any of these ailments is challenging and not the way we were intended to live, Michelle Tonkin,

Michelle Tonkin ND, owner of Healthy Solutions for All, is providing initial, free, 30-minute consults to help people take back their gut health.

Tonkin, also a Certified Nutritional Consultant, Master Herbalist, Master Iridologist and Master Reflexologist, has 15-plus years of experience in treating health issues. A graduate of Trinity College of Natural Health and Acusage Academy, she previously experienced many health problems including Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and chronic Epstein-Barr. Her business is part of the fulfillment of a vision to not only experience health and healing for herself, but to use her knowledge to assist others in achieving and maintaining abundant health.

Email ContactHealthySolutionsForAll@yahoo.com and mention Natural Awakenings to obtain free consult. For more information, call 877-955-HEAL (4325) or visit www.HealthySolutionsForAll.com. See CRG, page 25.

Ahlara to Feature Peruvian Shaman

A30-year friendship between Ahlara owner, Lynne Wiggins, and Peruvian Shaman and Spiritual Teacher, Jorge Luis Delgado, has resulted in the presentation of two stellar events and private healing sessions at Ahlara in Mooresville, North Carolina. Seminars ($40) will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. and 45-minute

Jorge Luis Delgado private healing sessions ($100) can be arranged between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., all on September 29 and 30.

Featured many times on the TV program Ancient Aliens, Jorge Delgado will share Andean ancestral teachings which are extremely useful in this current process of transformation. He will speak about Children of the Sun and the role to be played in the new dawn of the world. His latest book is titled Machu Picchu: The City of the Children of the Sun.

He will speak about the 7 harmonies of life—Below: Mother Earth, Above: Father Sun, Right: Blood Family, Left: Neighbors, Opposite: Past, Back: Future and With Yourself—and 7 daily practices—good eating/drinking, good talking/listening, good sleep/ dream, good walking/silence, good meditation, good dancing and good flourishing—which offer his spiritual insight and experience to provide sacred guidance.

Location: 155 Joe Knox Ave. For more information or to register for seminar (seating is limited) or a healing session, call 704-662-0946 or visit www.AhlaraInternational.com. See ad, back cover.

New Book by Charlotte Doctor Sheila Kilbane

Integrative pediatrician Sheila Kilbane, M.D., has published a new book, Healthy Kids, Happy Moms: 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses.

“This book is the latest chapter in my mission to transform pediatric health care,” says Dr. Kilbane, who practices at Infinite Health, in Dilworth. “I want to get a million kids off meds that they may not need.” Healthy Kids, Happy Moms is now available for pre-order along with free bonus downloads at www.SheilaKilbane.com/book.

Kilbane has treated thousands of families in her private practice who suffer with recurring childhood illnesses with her 7-step program, which is not found elsewhere. With a formal release date of September 14, Kilbane’s book is actually three books in one. Part one uses scientific research and Kilbane’s real-life cases that led her to develop the Healthy Kids, Happy Moms Program. Part two is a week-by-week guide to implementing the Healthy Kids, Happy Moms Program. Part three includes dozens of mom-tested, doctor-approved recipes that kids will love.

Kilbane presents at medical conferences, online summits, educational courses and wellness podcasts. She is a medical advisory board member for several companies and organizations.

Location: Infinite Health, 2201 Park Rd., Ste. B. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-626-6771 or visit www.SheilaKilbane.com. See CRG, page 25.

Natural Awakenings Launches New Digital Marketing Division

Natural Awakenings has been a leading go-to resource with upto-date news, information and advice for people interested in a holistic, organic, spiritual and sustainable green living for the last 27 years. Now, the magazine is bringing in top experts in online marketing to help businesses reach their ideal clients online.

“We are so excited to announce that we are now offering digital marketing services to all of our clients,” says Shannon McKenzie, publisher of Natural Awakenings Charlotte.

The new digital marketing division is headed by Marketing Strategist, Imee Gusich, who has over 20 years marketing experience and has been helping companies build an online presence and drive leads to their businesses for more than seven years. Her Team’s expertise in online marketing helps companies build a synergistic marketing ecosystem that brings in a steady stream of leads on autopilot without time-consuming tasks or complicated technology.

For a limited time, Natural Awakenings is offering free digital marketing strategy calls with Gusich to gain personalized insights and direction on how to best market one’s business online. A 30-minute strategy session (a $997 value) will provide potential strategic and synergistic pieces that may have been missing in marketing plans along with ways to generate leads automatically.

For more information or to reserve a free digital marketing session, call 704-499-3327, email Publisher@AwakeningCharlotte.com or scan the QR code. See ad, back cover.