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ur May issue arrives with spring in the air and “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life,” Marlaina Donato’s blissful feature on the importance of me-time. May is the month where we take a day to pay tribute to our mothers, who all too often put themselves last when it comes to me-time; but we all need to remember that we can’t give from an empty cup. Make sure you put yourself on your priority list.

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Our women’s health issue also spotlights a timely and critical development in “Toxic Legacy: Breast Implant Warriors Unite.” Writer Linda Sechrist demonstrates the power of many voices when they speak as one to demand answers and federal action. With record numbers of women and teenagers—400,000 each year—undergoing implant surgery, the health risks are becoming too well-documented to ignore.

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Both women and men will be encouraged by Randy Kambic’s interview, “Peter Sagal on Running Toward Mindfulness.” The popular National Public Radio host talks about healing a wounded psyche by unplugging and embracing the natural world—and you don’t have to run a marathon to do it. Speaking of the natural world, we all know how smart it is to eat a plant-based diet, but did you know how smart plants are? Perhaps you have heard of Dr. Steven Gundry’s book The Plant Paradox, which warns that leptin-containing plants, including beans, nightshades like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers may lead to inflammation and all sorts of other issues. Leptins are a plant’s defense against being eaten. People have been talking to plants for years, but few know how they talk to each other. April Thompson’s “Plants Talk: Discover Their Secret Language” is a fascinating look at how they communicate to defend themselves and assist their neighbors in the most extraordinary ways.

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Contents

14 HER SOUL IN BLOOM

Self-Care for All Stages of Life

16 PETER SAGAL ON Running Toward Mindfulness

18 TOXIC LEGACY

Breast Implant Warriors Unite

19 THE MOTHER

OUR SOULS NEED

Connecting With the Energy That Made Us

20 COACHES CORNER 20 WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

22 PLANTS TALK

Discover Their Secret Language

24 CBD FOR PETS What We Need to Know

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27 INTUITIVE AND HEALING ARTS GUIDE DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 9 local health briefs

11 global briefs 12 eco tip 13 community

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16 wise words 18 healing ways

19 inspiration 20 fit body 22 green living 24 natural pet 28 calendar 30 classifieds 30 resource guide May 2019

Amor Healing Kitchen wins Rachael Ray’s Feed it Forward contest

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KUDOS

ummerville Journal Scene readers voted Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center the Best New Business in their 2018 Readers Choice Awards. Carrie Bossinger opened Salt Oasis after visiting a salt cave in Asheville while on vacation with her son. She was amazed at the therapeutic benefits and feelings of relaxation and well-being generated and wanted to bring it to the Lowcountry. Bossinger says she is humbled and grateful for the award and recognition. “Education on salt therapy as a key to natural healing is paramount as I work to bring awareness of this modality to the medical community.” Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center is located at 103 Harth Place, Ste. B, in Summerville. See ad, page 15.

Opa! It’s a Greek Festival

he Charleston Greek Festival, held from May 10 through 12 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, is a celebration of fun and Greek culture. Attendees will enjoy Greek food, wine, live music and dancing. The oldest festival in the area, dating back to 1970, The Charleston Greek Festival is the third-largest in the lowcountry, with more than 25,000 attendees over Mother’s Day weekend each year. The Charleston Greek Festival brings Greek culture and history to the lowcountry. Visitors experience the music, dancing, food, clothing and history of Greece through this annual event. Church tours, pastry sales, dance performances by Kyklonakia, Asteraki, Pegasus and Icarus, and a Greek Orthodox church service are all part of this special weekend. Admission is $5. Location: 30 Race St, Charleston. For more information, visit CharlestonGreekFestival.com.

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mor Healing Kitchen (AHK), featured in our February 2019 Community Spotlight, won the Rachael Ray Every Day magazine Feed it Forward contest, sponsored by Ray’s Yum-O! Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to empower children and families to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking through three main initiatives: cook, feed and fund. AHK was awarded $5,000, an article in the April issue and a trip to New York City to tour the magazine, while founder Maria Kelly made an appearance on the Rachael Ray Show on April 12. Kelly says, “It was such a unique and amazing experience to see the production of the magazine, their test kitchen and the taping of a show. And we all know that nothing great is accomplished alone, so a crew of friends came up to enjoy a few days and show their support. AHK was chosen because the panel of judges deemed the organization to be closely aligned with the mission of increasing culinary education and nutrition knowledge in the youth, feeding the community, the uniqueness of their organization model in building lifelong skills in teens while also giving back to the community, and the potential greater impact of the organization as the they grow. “Winning this contest is very validating for us,” says Kelly. “We are a young, grassroots nonprofit, and to receive this recognition is a testament to the work that we’ve been doing over the past year in the Lowcountry and the potential of our future growth.” Amor Healing Kitchen is located at Sweetgrass Gardens, on John’s Island. For more information, call 843-819-0257 or visit AmorHealingKitchen.org.

Take Kids Out to the Ball Game

ristine’s Joy for Kids Founding Hope is a program of the national American Childhood Cancer Organization. It provides free educational resources and advocates for more research dollars for treatments and cures for pediatric cancer. Children with cancer can spend anywhere from weeks to months at a time in the hospital, and they endure treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and more. Kristine Schaffer wants to bring more joy to their lives. Schaffer, a lowcountry resident for 45 years, says, “I started this in January 2018, and it has grown so more families can receive assistance. We have an event coming up for brain cancer awareness month at the Charleston Riverdogs baseball game at 5 p.m., May 27.” Kids with cancer will see the game with their parents and have an authentic fan experience, complete with stadium food. Business sponsorships are also available. The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), the largest producer and distributor of childhood cancer books and support materials in the world, is a nonprofit, charitable organization, and all donations to this event are 100 percent tax-deductible. Tickets are $10 in advance at Give.acco.org/dogswithacause. For more information, call 843-708-2715 or visit acco.org/kristines-joy.

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Over The Edge: Rappel United

rave contestants will step over the side of Hyatt Place in downtown Charleston and rappel nine stories on May 18 to raise funds for Trident United Way. Over The Edge: Rappel United (OTE) is a thrilling event to raise funds for an even more exciting reason: the Tri-County Reading By Third Project. Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 in order to rappel. Once registered, edgers will be shown how to set up a personal fundraising page to help. Approximately 50 percent of students in the Tri-County region are not reading on grade level by the end of third grade, but the Tri-County Reading by Third Project, nicknamed RB3, is working to change that statistic. The restrictions to participate are few; any age can go over, Even people in their 80s and 90s rappel. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a parent/guardian signature on the legal waiver. OTE equipment safety standards require that people must weigh between 100 and 300 pounds in order to safely rappel. Location: 560 King St., Charleston. Register at Tinyurl.com/RappelTheEdge.

Renowned Herbalist Offers Weekend Immersion

bigail McClam, Lotus Healing Center and South Carolina Herbal Society will present the Dr. Arvigo Summer Lecture Series in Charleston from June 7 through 9, at The Schoolhouse. Dr. Rosita Arvigo translates her 35 years of knowledge as an internationally recognized herbalist, author, and ethnobotanist into layperson’s language in a three-day lecture series offering five unique event opportunities. Activities include Studies with Maya Shaman: The Ethnobotany Project on June 7 that features an herb and plant walk exploring local medicinal plants at the MUSC Urban Farm, and includes a signed copy of Urban Herbalist. A Pan American Plant Medicine lecture offers insight on medicinal plants that grow from Alaska to South America from 2 to 5 p.m., June 8, at Redux. A celebration dinner with Arvigo at Twenty Six Divine from 5:30 to 9 p.m., includes cocktails, Q&A, a threecourse vegetarian dinner, wine pairings and dessert. Women’s Wellness the Maya Way, from 2 to 5 p.m., June 9, includes tea, wine and small bites. Admission is $50; full weekend access $250. Multiple locations. For more information, email Lotus@LotusCharleston.com or visit LotusCharleston.com. See listing, page 30.

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Japanese researchers interviewed 1,003 Tokyo women over 70 years old about which of 16 types of exercise they did, including dancing, calisthenics, jogging, golf, ball games, hiking, yoga, bicycling and tai chi. In eight years of follow-up, those that danced were 73 percent less likely to be classified as impaired in any of the “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing—a result not produced by the other physical activities. “Dancing requires not only balance, strength and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability: adaptability and concentration to move according to the music and partner; artistry for graceful and fluid motion; and memory for choreography,” writes lead author Yosuke Osuka, of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.

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hypertension from 32 percent to 46 percent. American heart disease deaths rose from 836,546 in 2015 to 840,678 in 2016. Studies show that about 80 percent of all cardiovascular disease can be prevented by controlling high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, along with healthy practices like not smoking, says the AHA. NALowcountry.com

Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, reports a Mayo Clinic study recently published in Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society. Researchers gave questionnaires to 1,744 menopausal patients 40 to 65 years old and found that those with higher mindfulness scores struggled less with common menopausal symptoms. Mindfulness didn’t lower hot flash and night sweat symptoms, however.

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U.S. Heart Disease on the Rise Forty-eight percent of American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, reported the American Heart Association (AHA) in its annual update. The increase is partly due to 2017 updated guidelines redefining high blood pressure as greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury rather than 140/90, which raised the number of Americans with diagnosed

Simply changing a diet to include more fruit and vegetables can boost mental well-being, say British researchers from Leeds and York universities. Examining health data of 40,000 people, they concluded those that eat more produce have a better psychological state, and that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have a positive effect equivalent to around eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. A meta-analysis of 16 studies by the UK’s University of Manchester found the mood-boosting effect was particularly strong for women, and it worked with different types of diets, indicating a particular approach is not necessary. When dietary changes were combined with exercise, even greater improvements resulted.

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Dancing Prevents Senior Decline

Fruits and Veggies Boost Moods

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Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too

Selenium and CoQ10 Provide Lasting Benefits

Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology. The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.

Swedish seniors that took coenzyme Q10 and selenium during a four-year study were still benefiting 12 years later with a reduced cardiovascular mortality risk of more than 40 percent. In the original study, Linköping University researchers gave 443 independently living seniors over 70 years old either a placebo or 200 milligrams of CoQ10 and 200 milligrams of selenium per day. Those on the supplements showed a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, improved heart function, less hospitalization, more vitality and a better quality of life. Twelve years later, the researchers examined autopsies and death certificates, and found the supplement-takers had a lower risk of death compared to the placebo group, even if they had diabetes, high blood pressure or ischemic heart disease.

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Balancing Female Hormones Naturally with Proper Testing It is possible to manage female hormone issues naturally, without the use of drugs, synthetic or bioidentical hormones. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance include waking up tired, sugar cravings or energy crashes, hair thinning/ falling out, trouble losing weight, hot flashes or night sweats. waning libido, brain fog or mood swings and irregular, heavy, or painful periods. The biggest challenge is knowing our current hormone status. The body has a number of hormones that need to be in balance with each other in order to achieve proper female health and function. If estrogen and progesterone are out of balance, women can experience a variety of symptoms and conditions such as weight gain, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, breast tenderness, fibroids, ovarian cysts, heavy bleeding or clotting, menstrual cramps, hot flashes, low libido, migraines and even osteoporosis. Whether there is too much or too little of the hormone, the symptoms are usually the same, so testing for hormones becomes vitally important in determining a specific, natural protocol for each woman. Hormones are made by glands in the body and deposited directly into the bloodstream. They are very powerful, yet produced in very small amounts, measured in nanograms (parts per billion), and picograms (parts per trillion). A nanogram is equivalent to a pinch of salt in 10 tons of popcorn, and a picogram is equivalent to one drop of water in a six-mile-long train. Instead the often-used trial and error method of

medication, the easiest and most convenient way to assess all of the hormones is with a saliva test. This is much different than the routine blood tests typically performed that detect the protein-bound form of each hormone. In this instance, the hormone is bound to a protein and in its inactive form. Approximately 99 percent of our hormones are found in this form and considered the “hormone reserves”. That is why many women can experience symptoms, go to the doctor for a blood test and the test comes back negative. A saliva test, however, will test for the unbound form of each hormone. In this instance, the hormone is not bound to a protein, and this is the active, or functional, form of the hormone. It is when we test these hormones that we truly see an accurate picture of a woman’s health. Women experiencing symptoms should definitely get proper testing of their hormones to determine the most appropriate course of action. Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, DC, MS, CNS, is a licensed chiropractor, certified clinical nutritionist, and owner of Lime and Lotus, LLC, in Charleston. She utilizes saliva testing, herbs and whole food supplements to correct female hormones imbalances in her patients. For more information, visit DrZgraggen.com. See listing, page 33.

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Post-Coal Cash

Miners Becoming Beekeepers

As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some: beekeeping. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective offers beekeeping training, including bees and equipment and ongoing mentoring, for displaced coal miners and low-income residents of mining towns; so far, about 35 people are participating. Landowners are donating property for the beehives, which will be maintained without pesticides or antibiotics. Honey from a single hive can bring in about $750 a season, or $15,000 per 20, and additional money can be made selling the beeswax for candles and lip balm. The beekeeping collective is part of Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit formed in 2016 with a $7.5 million lawsuit settlement from coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources for violations of the Clean Water Act. The money has been used to fund environmental restoration projects and to develop sustainable economic opportunities in the coal mining communities of West Virginia.

Hatching a Record

Avian Senior Citizen Astounds Again Being at least 68 years old didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deter Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, from recently hatching another chick. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest known banded wild bird, which roosts at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in Hawaii, has birthed and raised more than 30 chicks in her lifetime. She and her mate-forlife Akeakamai spent about two months incubating the new egg, and now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll raise the chick for five to six months before it flies out to sea. It is uncommon for albatross to return, lay and hatch an egg every single year, but the pair has produced a chick each year since 2006, say U.S Fish and Wildlife Service officials.

Dim Prospects

Light Bulb Standards Weakened

Higher federal standards for energy-efficient light bulbs established two years ago are in the process of being rolled back by the U.S. Department of Energy, part of a move toward widespread deregulation by the current administration. Consumers stand to lose about $100 per household per year in electric bill savings if the higher standards are not implemented, say critics. The wasted energy could result in more power plant pollution, which harms the environment and contributes to health problems like asthma. The plan would also stifle innovation, eliminating a powerful regulatory incentive for manufacturers and retailers to invest in high-quality, energy-efficient LED light bulbs.

Poisoned Pastures

Nuclear Testing Linked to Radioactive Milk

The hundreds of nuclear bombs detonated on a remote Nevada test site during the Cold War produced radioactive fallout that led indirectly to the deaths of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans, concludes a recent study by economist Keith Meyers, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark. Meyers conducted the research for his doctoral dissertation while attending the University of Arizona. By combining National Cancer Institute data measuring the radioactive element Iodine-131 in local cow milk with countyby-county mortality data, he found heightened death rates in the Midwest and Northeast between 1951 and 1973. The finding suggests that airborne radiation contaminated pastures that, in turn, made milk radioactive and led to the human ingestion of slow-acting, but fatal radioactive isotopes. In comparison, an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 people in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki died directly from the atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively. May 2019

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Skip the Slip

Digital Receipts Gain Momentum Compared to newspapers, magazines and junk mail, retail sales receipts may seem inconsequential in their use of trees and their footprint on the environment. Yet, getting and handling that tabulation of a sale is a health hazard that contributes to landfills. Certainly, some receipts are required for tax records and product returns, but the vast majority serve no future purpose; there’s also a better and safer option than paper. Treehugger.com reports the annual waste from receipts in the U.S. totals 686 million pounds, and that skipping receipts would save 12 billion pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of 1 million cars on the road. The problem is getting worse as many retail outlets include special offers and other promotional information on receipts, making them longer and the corresponding amount of paper used greater. The Ecology Center, an educational nonprofit located in San Juan Capistrano, California, estimates that 93 percent of paper receipts are coated with Bisphenol-A (BPA) or Bisphenol-S (BPS), endocrine disrupters that are used as color developers to help make the receipts more legible. However, the presence of either makes them ineligible for recycling. According to Green America (GreenAmerica.org), BPA that can be “absorbed into our bodies through our hands in mere seconds,” can impact fetal development and “is linked to reproductive impairment, Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions and other health concerns.” Employees that regularly handle receipts have 30 percent more BPA or BPS in their bodies. In January, California Assembly member Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) introduced legislation (AB 161) nicknamed “skip the slip”, which would require retailers to offer digital receipts to customers. If it passes, it will be the first such law in the country.

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Kittens and Careers Go Together by Jennifer Iamele Savage

ount Pleasant veterinarian Sally Price gives back to her East Cooper community by helping the most vulnerable felines get adopted into loving homes while inspiring children of all ages to pursue careers in veterinary medicine. Price, licensed veterinarian since 1999, received her first stray kitten more than a decade ago. She recalls, “The kitten was three days old, her eyes were still shut; she was cold and barely alive, but with intensive care, she made it!” Since then, Price has taken in many kittens that did not have a mother, bottle fed them and nurtured them to weaning; and then, through her rescue, placed them into loving homes. Over the years, she has raised hundreds of these tiny kitties. She paired this endeavor, affectionately known as “bottle babies”, with her other passion—inspiring children ages 6 through 12 in careers in science and medicine. She has put together an interactive case-based presentation that includes “A Night in the ER” and “You’re the Vet,” and has presented this project in various forms at career fairs, farmers’ markets, pet festivals and pet stores all over the Lowcountry. There are many ways that the public can help. Those with items to donate such as towels without holes, very small pet beds/ mats or terrycloth/absorbent fabric or fleece baby blankets, very small pet carriers and

Pet Ag brand canned/boxed kitten milk can make arrangements for donation and discuss volunteer opportunities In addition to her efforts in education, Price also has a personal and professional interest in loss and grief, and has participated in grief and loss recovery initiatives across the East Cooper region. She encourages those in pastoral care, behavioral or healthrelated roles or other similar community services to contact her to participate or speak on topics such as pet loss, grieving, widowhood and survivorship. Price can also bring an educational

booth/table to just about any pet-related event in the East Cooper area. She will usually bring a few kittens with her to showcase for adoption to engage the public and encourage responsible pet ownership. Teachers or those planning an animalrelated event may call 843-884-7966 or email BottleBabies@yahoo.com. Jennifer Iamele Savage is a transformational empowerment coach, a secondary Montessori educator, and a newly self-published author. For more information, visit InspirationAndBliss.com.

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Self-Care As Bedrock

HER SOUL IN BLOOM Self-Care for All Stages of Life by Marlaina Donato

o be female is to be blessed with an innate gift for multitasking, but in our fast-paced, jam-packed world, daily life for most women is a juggling act that can come with a steep price tag if self-care isn’t on the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed are all too common. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in eight women experience depression during their lifetime—twice the rate of men.

Seasons of a Woman’s Life

Each decade poses unique challenges. For women in their 20s and early 30s, comparing and finding one’s own path can be significant. “The feminist movement of our mothers’ generation opened doors, but so many 20- and 30-something women have interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, life coach and author of Expectation Hang14

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over: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love, and Life. The San Diego-based motivational speaker views self-care to be as vital as education. “Women are not taught in high school and college how to take care of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so important. I see so many young women with adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating disorders. All of that comes down to stress, relationship to self and lack of self-care.” The personal interests of women in their 30s and 40s trying to balance motherhood and career often get lost in the tangled underbrush of daily logistics. There can be a deep longing for identity well into the 50s, especially when children leave the nest. Fears of aging and loneliness often accompany women 60 and older. By passionately and joyously taking care of body and spirit, women of any generation can find renewal.

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Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miami-based holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our selfesteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances. The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness,” says Brogan, who compares a ritualized system of daily self-care that comes first to putting on the proverbial oxygen mask before attempting to meet the needs of others. “Balancing self-love and caring for others starts with recognizing and accepting that it’s possible for you to effectively do both. Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for healing on all levels, which in turn drives our level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us that putting our needs above the wants of others is not being selfish, but is an emotional necessity that helps women get out of the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. “The first step to finding your fire is learning to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and selflove are a total wellness package.”

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The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness.

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Many psychologists agree that self-care can help to improve concentration, promote relaxation, fortify relationships and boost productivity. Most women crave more metime, but don’t know how to implement change. “Without a premise of self-care, we react based on stress patterns. We react with more tension, irritability, guilt and obligation. We say, ‘Yes’ when we want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hassler, who underscores self-care as an investment for life. “Most women have inner critics and a negative relationship with self. Self-care is essential so we can turn down the volume of the inner critic, stop peoplepleasing and make self-honoring choices.” Balancing motherhood and career or other obligations can leave many women running on empty and resentful. “We would never tell a loved one who desperately needed some TLC to get over it and just keep going. As busy women, when we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, the consequence is our children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego. Catering to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I want my kids to look back on me as a mother? By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking accountability for how we want to show up in our world rather than shapeshifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”

Our Emotions As Wellspring

For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.” Brogan believes that it is key for wom-

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Beginning the day with self-care can be as simple as taking the time to meditate and breathe deeply for a minute or two before getting out of bed and opting for a healthier breakfast. Feeding our senses and feasting on what gives us joy can be a way of life. “Self-care does not necessarily have to involve time; it’s a way of being,” says Hassler. “The more time we spend on self-care tells the subconscious mind that we’re worth it.” Draig suggests setting personal boundaries, and part of this means reserving time for ourselves. “When I became a new mother, I was running on fumes. Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. Learn to schedule selfcare time in your calendar as you would anything else,” she says, noting, “My house was not always spotless, but it was a trade I was willing to make so I could take care of myself and be a better mother.” Being innovative can be an ally. “Ten minutes walking the dog or taking the baby out in a stroller can become 10 minutes spent saying positive self-affirmations,” suggests Paris. “That 15-minute drive can be spent deep breathing instead of listening to the news on the radio.” Blooming into our best possible self is returning to our essence. “It’s about taking off the masks, no longer living according to expectations and other people. It’s about radical self-acceptance,” says Hassler. Each decade poses an invitation to grow and commit to self-nourishment. “There will be days where you feel like you can’t get the hang of it, but you’ll arrive, and when you do, no matter what age you are, it can be magical,” Draig says. Marlaina Donato is a composer and author of several books in women’s spirituality and holistic health. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. 16

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he 5 million faithful listeners of National Public Radio’s award-winning weekly broadcast Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! know that 20-year host Peter Sagal infuses wit and wisdom into his views of the news and the world. In his new book, The Incomplete Book of Running, he brings his trademark humor to a memoir that posits running as a mode of survival—and hope, persistence, practice and love as vehicles of redemption. Sagal’s collection of deeply personal lessons encompasses the emotional spectrum of running, body image and the special bonding between fellow runners. His exhilarating guide to life suggests we keep moving forward in all ways. He also reflects upon the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he finished moments before two bombs exploded, and explores how running helped him cope with a devastating divorce, depression and more. Sagal is also a playwright, screenwriter and the host of PBS’ Constitution USA with Peter Sagal when he’s not writing about the recreation he took up in mid-life where he found himself “lost, in a dark place” after a personal crisis. He lives near Chicago with his wife, Mara.

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I was concerned about my weight, but mainly I was also concerned about getting older. I ran my first marathon in 2005 as an emotional reaction to growing older, and that’s when it all began to change for me. It struck me in a deep way as something I wanted to do better. I’ve rarely experienced the classic “runner’s high”—that endorphin-caused euphoria—although I do believe it exists. Rather, what’s more common is the sense that everything—body, mind—is working in concert, without discomfort, with strength, with ease. To paraphrase a line from Kurt Vonnegut, it’s when “everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts.”

As an advocate of escaping our “digital dystopia” of electronic screens by running outdoors, what’s the benefit you see in unplugging?

I’m a big fan of evolutionary biology. We evolved in very different circumstances than what we are living in now; to be attentive to the world and not with a screen in front of us. The reason we are up on two legs is so that we can look around and think. We’re supposed to ruminate.

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ur sport seems mindless only to people who never run long enough for any thought to form other than, ‘When can I stop running?’ But the only way to succeed as a long-distance runner is to do it mindfully, to be aware of the body and the world it is moving through. I think about my motion and my breathing, my muscles and their state of agitation or stress or relaxation. I note my surroundings—the downward slope I would never notice driving this street, the hawk’s nest I would never see for lack of looking up, the figure in a window caught in a solitary moment of their own. I think about the true meaning of distance—about the learning that comes from running a mile in your own shoes.

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I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods. Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running. We didn’t evolve these extraordinary brains and self-consciousness so we could outsource our thinking. Anybody who has done creative work knows what’s needed to do that is uninterrupted thought.

What can non-runners take away from your book?

Go outside. We weren’t meant to spend so much time in offices. Take the headphones off, move, use your body. Look at little kids in playgrounds—they’re just running around before getting trained into games. We forget that. We spend so much time in our heads reading, watching screens. I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods. Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running.

Of the many anecdotes you cite about bonding with others through running, which one was the most gratifying? Probably when I ran with William Greer, who I didn’t even know 24 hours before we ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, and by the end of that day we were friends forever because of all we went through together. [Greer is visually impaired and Sagal was his volunteer guide during the race.] We’re still in touch; we sometimes run together. He wouldn’t have finished if I wasn’t helping him and I wouldn’t have finished if he wasn’t helping me.

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he U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on cigarettes hasn’t prevented individuals from smoking, nor has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of risks and complications associated with breast implants kept women from undergoing voluntary breast augmentation. Since 1997, the number of saline- and silicone-filled breast implant surgeries has tripled. According to the National Center for Health Research (NCHR), more than 400,000 women and teenagers undergo breast implant surgeries every year, with 75 percent for augmentation of healthy breasts and 25 percent for reconstruction after mastectomies. The marked increase in surgeries implanting these Class III “high risk” medical devices includes many women that undergo procedures to replace old implants that have broken or caused other problems. An estimated 40,000 U.S. women a year have the surgery to remove the implants entirely. These “explants” stem from a variety of issues, from rupture or delayed wound healing to broken implants that have caused breast pain, capsule contracture, spontaneous deflation, breast lesion, infection, wrinkling/ scalloping and necrosis. Another reason for removal is the growing concern about the reported incidence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a treatable T-cell lymphoma, and breast 18

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implant illness (BII) associated with both silicone and saline implants. The FDA first sounded the alarm about the rare lymphoma in 2011, linking it to implants with textured, Velcro-like outer shells. In February, the federal agency issued a letter to healthcare providers seeking to increase awareness “about an association between all breast implants, regardless of filling or texture,” and BIAALCL. On the issue of BII and other problems reported by women with implants, the FDA has remained largely silent, suggesting that “studies would need to be larger and longer than these conducted so far.” However, the number of women with implants reporting health problems has prompted the FDA to demand that two manufacturers of the devices conduct proper long-term health studies. The agency sent out letters in March warning of deficiencies in FDA-required research and the possibility that their products could be taken off the market. The move is considered to be a victory for patient activism. Facebook.com/groups/ HealingBreastImplantIllness has become a sanctuary for more than 68,000 women that report a range of symptoms associated with BII. Nicole Daruda, of Vancouver Island, Canada, says she created the group to support women that visited her website, HealingBreastImplantIllness.com, where she told her personal BII story that began with

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implant surgery in 2005. “I never anticipated an avalanche of women’s stories about the symptoms that I endured before having my explant surgery in 2015.” After hearing from other women, Daruda felt affirmed in her suspicions that implants had caused her fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, headaches, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, recurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, irritable bowel syndrome and problems with thyroid and adrenal glands. “I believe that various doctors pigeonholed my symptoms into the category of autoimmune disorders because few general practitioners are aware of BII.” Diana Hoppe, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN in Encinitas, California, never heard of BII until earlier this year. “Doctors rely on published, evidence-based study results, and while there are none linking connective tissue disorders and breast implants, I suspect that the outcomes of studies conducted by breast implant manufacturers are equally as suspicious as the outcomes of studies done by the manufacturers of cigarettes.” One longtime BII combatant says, “My body mounted an all-out war, in the form of a foreign body immune response.” She learned about BII from Tinyurl.com/ BreastImplantIllness, but is unable to afford the explant surgery that would remove the apparently toxic invaders. NCHR reports that at the time of explant surgery, approximately three out of five women have had implants and their unhealthy symptoms for 10 years or more. After explant surgery, 89 percent of the women report improvement. However, explant surgery is just the first step. Daruda used chelation and the protocols of Gerson Therapy, a natural treatment that activates the body’s ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and supplements. “It took me four years to recuperate,” she says. “It didn’t take that long to know the lesson I wanted to share with other women: Self-love and self-worth are more important than society’s false concepts of beauty. The essence of who we are is not tied to any body part.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

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assage is often emotional distress, the Like a perfect associated with body has one objective: dance partner, a spa-like pamperget us to safety. Yet, many skilled bodywork times, the amygdala—the ing, yet it is also an effecpractitioner follows part of the brain that tive therapy for reducing physical and emotional pain. the nervous system plays a key role in this Bodywork can lower blood and helps the client process—becomes hyper pressure and reduce stress alert and falsely perceives access sources hormones, which in turn danger when there is none. of trauma. helps to balance blood sugar Trauma becomes hardand boost immunity. A surge wired into the nervous ~Lissa Wheeler of the feel-good neurotranssystem. Pain syndromes mitters serotonin and dopamine is also a and tension are common symptoms. natural perk of rubdowns. No matter what the pattern for handling On the emotional level, massage thertrauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to apy can offer profound benefits for anyone repress emotions, and it will create tension experiencing acute grief or the effects of a in the form of “armoring” to defend against traumatic past. A Swedish study published unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that experience. Body tension that results from bereaved individuals that received 25-minunresolved trauma will not respond to only ute hand and/or foot massages once a week releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa for eight weeks felt greater comfort and Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal were more capable of coping with stress. the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A Guide for Bodywork Practitioners. The Body’s Pain Language Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, When the “fight-or-flight” stress response practice focuses on releasing emotional is activated in the presence of danger or patterns locked in tissue memory. “When

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the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”

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Swedish massage, Thai massage and shiatsu are all ideal treatments for chronic pain, grief and emotional imprints locked within the body’s cellular consciousness. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative. “CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body. Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].” The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reducing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief. “Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler. “Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”

Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for

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Clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic sound can also play a vital role in emotional healing, especially when combined with bodywork. Kelli Passeri, a massage therapist and owner of Sound and Stone Massage, in Pittsburg, Kansas, utilizes a subwoofer speaker beneath her massage table so clients can feel the vibrations of the music. “I play music recorded in specific frequencies that align with the body and the chakras or energy centers to help rebalance the energy body,” says Passeri, who also uses rose quartz crystals in her hot stone sessions. She relies on aromatherapy blends that promote opening on both physical and emotional levels. May 2019

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hile flowers are known to lean toward light, a growing body of research is demonstrating plants also respond to sounds and scents—and then herald the news to their neighbors. Far from being passive life forms, members of the plant kingdom are adept at interacting with their environments and with each other. “Plants don’t have specialized sense organs, but like animals, plants are very capable of sensing their environment. They perceive cues, weigh different alternatives and allocate resources in very sophisticated ways,” says Richard Karban, professor of entomology at the University of California at Davis and the author of Plant Sensing and Communication.

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Early evidence of plant communication was discovered by accident, according to Jack Schultz, senior executive director of research development at the University of Toledo, in Ohio. “In the 1970s, researchers began to notice plants under attack respond by increasing defensive chemistry—things that make a plant distasteful or toxic to predators,” he says. Researchers noticed that control plants also seemed to respond to their neighbors being attacked.

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Since then, Schultz, Karban and other investigators have discovered that plants emit complex profiles of odors in the form of volatile compounds that can be picked up by other plants, as well as insects. Studying sagebrush in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Karban found that plants under duress emit chemical cues that trigger nearby plants to increase their defenses. These odors vary with the type of threat and time, working to attract pollinators during the day and fending off enemies at night, Schultz says. A plant being eaten by an insect may release a chemical that attracts predatory insects looking for herbivore prey. “There is a clear adaptive advantage in attracting the ‘enemy of your enemy’, who can act as a bodyguard for the plant being attacked.” Smells are just part of a plant’s multisensory life, says Heidi Appel, a professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo and one of Schultz’s collaborators. Appel’s research with collaborator Rex Cocroft, at the University of Missouri, demonstrates they’re listening for threats, too. Her lab exposed plants from the mustard family to the sound of a caterpillar feeding, with control plants in silence or “listening” to a recording of the wind or other insects, and found that those vibra-

tions didn’t effect the same defensive-priming response as that of the plant-munching caterpillar. “Plants have no special sense organs, so their sophisticated sense of hearing is very surprising,” says Appel.

Nature’s Networks

Karban’s lab isolated plants to determine that their chemical signals were transmitted by air rather than soil or root systems. Yet researcher Suzanne Simard, a professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, is digging into the underground connections, finding that trees are interacting with one another below the ground in complex ways. Trees have a symbiotic relationship with fungi that’s built on a mutually beneficial exchange of nutrients, says Simard. This underground network links root systems of trees together, enabling them to exchange carbon, water and other nutrients in a kind of natural balance sheet. Simard discovered these networks had hubs—typically older “mother trees”—that can connect to hundreds of saplings and send them excess carbon that can quadruple their survival rates. Simard also found that trees engage in “defense signaling” similar to plants, increasing their natural defenses in response to damage inflicted on their neighbors, but only if the mycorrhizal networks of fungi that aid in sending such messages are intact. Simard’s research seeks to understand how environmental threats like climate change and logging may further disrupt these communication networks. Recognizing all of the communication that exists between plants, we might wonder if human words of encouragement can help them grow. Perhaps, but not for the reasons one might hope, says Appel. “Whenever we feel a sense of connection to another life form, we are more likely to take better care of it,” says the researcher. “We underestimate what plants can do because their communication is invisible to us. Yet we also have to be careful about overestimating their abilities. We need an understanding to be driven by science, and not wishful thinking.” April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Contact her at AprilWrites.com.

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ith the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their four-legged family members. A study conducted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, found that CBD can be effective in treating some of the same ailments in pets as it does in humans. “I’ve used CBD on dogs and cats suffering from arthritis, anxiety and seizures,” says Angie Krause, DVM, a veterinarian with Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. “I’ve even used CBD to treat cats with chronic respiratory infections.” Unlike CBD from marijuana, which in most cases is a Schedule I narcotic that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers highly subject to abuse,

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CBD from industrial hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive component THC. It is legal under federal law and can be sold nationwide, subject to state regulations. However, choosing the right CBD product is complicated by the number of confusing options. “There are so many products on the shelves with different concentrations and formulations,” says Krause, who considers the extraction method used during production to be one of the most important factors. She favors CO2 (carbon dioxide) extraction over solvent extraction methods: “CO2 leaves no residue behind that could harm the bodies of small animals such as dogs and cats.” Stephen Cital, a veterinary technician in San Jose, California, co-founded the Facebook group Veterinary Cannabis Academy. He agrees that the purity of the extraction method is significant. He also notes that price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. “A 30-cc bottle of CBD could cost $70 at a concentration of 700 milligrams [7 mg per cc]. However, it’s possible to find the same volume at the same price at a concentration of 1,000 milligrams [10 mg per cc].” Some products don’t contain CBD at all, only hemp extract, Cital explains. “For people who don’t understand the labeling, this can be

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Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. ~Cindy Hesse

very misleading.” CBD is one of 104 cannabinoids found in both industrial hemp and marijuana plants. Fullspectrum hemp extracts contain the entire profile of cannabinoids, including trace amounts of THC. Broad-spectrum hemp extracts contain everything but the THC. Cital says it’s always best to start with full- or broad-spectrum products for the “entourage effect”, in which the cannabinoids work in concert. Isolates of additional cannabinoids can be added as needed, he says. When choosing a product to purchase for a pet, he recommends going with companies that are able to present the consumer with a certificate of analysis by a third party. “The certificate will show the complete profile of the CBD

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product, including cannabinoid, terpene, residual solvent, pesticide, bacteria, mycotoxin, fungicidal and elemental profiles,” he says. Cital notes that the elemental profile is especially important. “Hemp is very good at absorbing what is in its environment, including heavy metals such as lead.” Krause favors CBD products with minimal ingredients that “should be as simple as possible,” she says. “No xylitol, no artificial colors or sweeteners.” Cindy Hesse, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, also believes that CBD for pets should be as pure as possible. Her Cocker Spaniel, Reina, is both blind and deaf. Because of her handicaps, Reina experienced extreme anxiety to the point of destroying her metal crate, furniture and door frames. Reina’s vet put her on the antidepressant and antianxiety drugs Prozac and trazadone, but these only helped for a short period. After attending a CBD conference in

Florida, her veterinarian decided to see if the compound might help the dog— his first patient to use CBD. The results, Hesse says, were amazing. “Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. I recommend CBD oil to everyone I know who has a pet with health issues.” When deciding whether to give CBD to a pet, Krause and Cital recommend

working with a veterinarian to ensure the proper dosage. “People can certainly work with CBD on their own with their pets,” says Krause, “but it’s important to get the dosing and concentration right to make it worthwhile.” Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer and a music composer. She resides in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact her at fideleterna45@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 5

Pre-Natal Yoga with AshleyAnne – 11:30am12:45pm. Prenatal Yoga provides a safe a nurturing space for Mamas, with all levels of yoga experience, to connect with their bodies and babies. We will explore both poses and breathing practices that prepare the body and mind for the birthing experience, and postnatal health $20. 5 Class Series $80. 232 Ashley Ave, Ste A. Charleston. 843-724-9807. Lotus@ LotusCharleston.com. LotusCharleston.com.

Living with an Eco Care Priority – 1-2pm. Unity of Charleston casual conversation class with Christine von Kolnitz about living with Eco Care. She works and is active in the community and still manages to have a low impact life. How in the world does she do it? Come find out. Donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@ msn.com. UnityChs.org.

Intro to HeartMath Stress Reduction - Soothe Your Soul! – 7-8:30pm. Experience science-based tools/technology to create inner balance, reduce anxiety, anger, frustration, sadness. Learn to access your heart’s intelligence and intuition to be the best version of yourself you can be for you and those you love. $25. Lotus Healing Center, 232A Ashley Ave, Ste A. Charleston. 636-233-3330. Laurie@ LaurieLevin.online. LotusCharleston.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Mirabai Starr at The Sophia Institute – 6:30pm. Mirabai shares about the feminine mystic as one who gathers the pain of the world into her arms and transmutes it with “wild mercy” – A merging of fierce courage with the unstoppable forces of forgiveness, compassion and love. Full Saturday retreat available. Register online. $25 in advance/$35 door. Lance Hall, 150 Meeting St, Charleston. TheSophiaInstitute.org/Events/Mirabai-Starr-a-Fierceand-Tender-Wisdom. Info@TheSophiaInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Tips on How Not to Take Things Personally – 11am-1pm. Jackie McCullough, Life Options Coach/Counselor demonstrates how she learned to choose joy, peace and happiness instead of her lifelong fear, anxiety and depression. Change your belief, change your life. Visit Joychoice.net or Youtube Search: “Option Institute Breaking Patterns”. Donation. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. JackieMentor@gmail. com. UnityCharleston@msn.com. UnityChs.org. Healing the Ancestors/Freeing Ourselves w/ Paula McGuire – 2-5pm. Struggling with limitations, beliefs, patterns that are difficult to shift, no matter how much work you do? The origins of these may be with your ancestors. Explore situations and energetic ways to shift them. A FUNraiser for bliss Spiritual Co-op which includes a retreat meal. $40. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Tish@ blissSpiritualCo-op.org. blissSpiritualCo-op.org. Reiki Level 1 Training – 9am-5pm. This course covers the history of Reiki, hand positions and protocol for the treatment of self and others with plenty of time for practice. Level 1 attunement and comprehensive manual are included. Team taught by two Reiki masters. Scholarships available for veterans and their spouses. $149. Moncks Corner. 843-425-4906. Allison.Brown@DrAllisonBrown. com. DrAllisonBrown.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 9 Pre-Natal Yoga with AshleyAnne – 11:30am12:45 pm. Prenatal Yoga provides a safe a nurturing space for Mamas, with all levels of yoga experience, to connect with their bodies and babies. We will explore both poses and breathing practices that prepare the body and mind for the birthing experience, and postnatal health. $20, 5 Class Series $80. 232 Ashley Ave, Ste. A. Charleston 843-724-9807. Lotus@ Lotuscharleston.com. LotusCharleston.com Introduction to Energy Psychology & Energy Medicine, Tapping – 2-4:30pm. Learn some simple powerful Energy Medicine tools for centering & calming that are easy to learn, easy to teach. And learn how to use EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique, to tap down distress. Two CEUs through NASW (approval pending). $35. (843) 743-0293. Info@IreInst.com. IreInst.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 10 Intro to HeartMath Stress Reduction - Soothe Your Soul! – 7-8:30pm. Experience science-based tools/technology to create inner balance, reduce anxiety, anger, frustration, sadness. Learn to access your heart’s intelligence and intuition to be the best version of yourself you can be for you and those you love. $25. Lotus Healing Center 232 Ashley Ave, Ste A. Charleston. 636-233-3330. Laurie@ LaurieLevin.online. LotusCharleston.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 bliss Spring Yard Sale – 8am-2pm. Hundreds of bargains to choose from. Fill a bag for just $5 and feel good about supporting your favorite co-op. It is a win-win! Desirable donations gratefully accepted until Friday, May 10th. Volunteers greatly appreciated. Thank-you for your support! $5/ Bag. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Tish@ blissSpiritualCo-op.org. blissSpiritualCo-op.org. Meditation Hour – 10-11:00am. We will focus on achieving brain and heart coherence and discuss the ability to sustain attention and how this correlates with our ability to create the world we desire. With a combination of breath-work, gentle guidance, and high frequency biophotons, participants can achieve significant results. $30. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. 843-225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com.

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Sacred Bliss Women’s Circle – 4-6pm. Harness maternal energy to tap into your own self-love. Get clear on blocks that prevent you from your fullest expression, and program rose quartz stones with an affirmation that is pertinent to you. It is sure to be a powerful time. Bring a journal. $30. 1050 Montague Ave, Ste B, N. Charleston. 508-942-0402. Jen@InspirationAndBliss.com. InspirationAndBliss.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

Kangen Water Demonstration – 10:30am -12pm. Learn the TRUTH about the water you drink, cook with and bathe in. Bring YOUR water to be tested! Learn how easy it is to change your water and change your life! Free. bliss Spiritual Coop, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Tish@ blissSpiritualCo-op.org. blissSpiritualCo-op.org. Health and Hydration – 7-8:30pm. Learn the TRUTH about the water you drink, cook with and bathe in! Bring your water to be tested! Find out how you can easily change your water, change your life! FREE. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Group Spiritual Life Coaching –12:30- 2pm. This is a six week group coaching program, led by Dr. Laura Garland. In a safe and welcoming environment, this group allows you to learn how to use your attention, intention,and emotions to reveal and revitalize aspects of your life that you might be struggling with. TBD. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com. 843-225-2024.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Hemp Oil 101! – 12-1pm. Learn about our EndoCannabinoid System, Phyto-Cannabinoids and Hemp Oil! There is research on over 250 conditions and cannabidiols. Hemp oil might be the most important supplement you add to your health regimen! Affiliate marketing opportunity will also be presented for this extraordinary “Green Rush.” Free. Starbucks, 953 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant. 843-847-1927. AnaHaugsoen@msn.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com. Mark Nepo: The Gift Of Deepening and the Radiance in All Things – 6:30-8:30pm. This weekend retreat is based on favorite teachings from Mark’s twenty books, intended to explore how deepening is the soul’s way of coming alive in the world. Full weekend includes Sat: 9:30am-5pm and Sun: 9:30am-12:30pm. Lance Hall, 150 Meeting St., Charleston. Info@TheSophiaInstitute.org. TheSophiaIinstitute.org/events.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Journey to Meet your Spirit Guide – 9-11am. Journey with the rhythmic heartbeat of the drum into non-ordinary reality as your primal inner spirit seeks & connects with your spirit guides. Experience a connection that resonates most with your inner spirit. $72. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com. Unity Health Fair – 9:30am-4:30pm. For $40, receive three (3) 20-minute sessions with a variety of complementary healthcare practitioners, e.g. Reiki, massage, Tarot/Angel Card/Astrology readings Akashic record consults, Life/health/spiritual counseling and more. Healthy lunch available, $10. Silent auction. $40. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. HealthFairUnity@gmail.com. UnityChs.org.

Healing Properties of Hemp –10:30-11:30am. This essential plant is essential to maintain our bodies homeostasis or balance. It is involved in a number of physiological processes including pain sensation, inflammation, memory, focus, appetite, neurological and many others. Come learn about the clinical benefits and why you should be taking it. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-847-1927. AnaHaugsoen@msn.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com. Transform Your Health and Life Workshop with HeartMath! – 1:30-4:30pm. In this 3-hour workshop you will learn core HeartMath tools to address current stressors and challenges, transform negative feelings to fuel positive change in your relationships, health, life’s work. Workshop also includes personal 40 minute follow up coaching session. Student rate available. $200. Lotus Healing Center, 232A Ashley Ave, Ste A. Charleston. 636-233-3330. Laurie@LaurieLevin.online. LotusCharleston.com. Dances of Universal Peace – 7-8:30pm. Unity of Charleston meditation in movement, using mantras from many of the world religions. Easyto-do spiritual circle dances with live music guitar, violin, flute. We celebrate the unity across world religions through an embodied practice of prayer in dance/song. No experience needed. Third Saturday monthly. Donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston.

843-566- 0600. dancesofuniversalpeacechs@gmail. com. UnityChs.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Reiki II – 11am- 5pm. Take your Reiki to the next level. Learn the Reiki symbols, how to do distance Reiki, and more. Full manual and a light lunch provided. Learn from a Master/Teacher that understands the concepts of energy and space/time, given her background as an instructor of Nuclear Physics. $250. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. 843225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com.

MONDAY, MAY 20 Health and Hydration – 6-7:30pm. Learn the TRUTH about the water you drink, cook with and bathe in. Bring your water to be tested! Learn how easy it is to change your water, change your life! FREE. 757 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant. 843-6478885. YourWaterGirl.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 Group Meditation and Sound Healing – 7-8:30pm. Relax and release your day as you drift easily with a guided meditation. Journey with the rhythmic heartbeat of the shamanic drum altering your vibrational state. $33. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Reiki Level 2 training – 9am-5pm.This course includes the Level 2 manual, three symbols that strengthen and direct the Reiki energy, the Level 2 attunement and time for practice. Upon completion, students will have the skill and comfort level to start their own Reiki practice. Team-taught by two Reiki masters. $249. Moncks Corner. 843425-4906. Allison.Brown@DrAllisonBrown.com. DrAllisonBrown.com. Meditation Hour – 10-11am. We will focus on achieving brain and heart coherence and discuss the ability to sustain attention and how this correlates with our ability to create the world we desire. With a combination of breath-work, gentle guidance, and high frequency biophotons, participants can achieve significant results. $30. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. 843-225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com. Fascia Resilience & Performance – 2:30 - 4:20pm. Learn the latest techniques to work the NeuroFascial Matrix. Using the MELT Method you will work with your fascia and nerves to enhance performance, timing and repair. MELTing helps relieve or eliminate chronic pain and lowers your risk of injury. Call to register. $45. CDFIT1320 Stuart Engals Blvd, Mt Pleasant. 843-822-4190. MyLittaDancer@aol.com.

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sunday Unity of Charleston Services – 9:30 & 11:15am. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. Unitychs.org. Unity of Mt Pleasant – 10-11am. Unity is a Positive Path for Spiritual Living. We lovingly welcome people of all faiths and inspire them to live with Passion. Free. Unity of Mt Pleasant, 1470 Ben Sawyer, #7, Mt Pleasant. 843-814-1322. lleshay@ comcast.net. New Spirit Books & Gifts – 10:30am-1pm. Spiritual, metaphysical and inspirational books, crystals, incense, tarot/oracle cards. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. NewSpiritbg@gmail.com.

monday Complimentary Natural Female Hormone Balancing Consultations – 10am-4pm. With Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen. Free. Lime and Lotus, 925-F Wappoo Rd, West Ashley. Call to schedule: 843214-2997. LimeAndLotus.com.

tuesday Living and Wellness Class – 6-7pm. 1st Tues of the month. Learn Healthy Habits. Call to find out the topic of the month. Free. 1164 Northbridge Rd (West Ashley), Charleston. 843-270-9913. ChiroAnn@ yahoo.com. DrAnnJenkins.com. Hemp Presentation – 6-7pm. This plant is essential to maintain our bodies homeostasis or balance. It

is involved in a number of physiological processes including pain sensation, inflammation, memory, focus, appetite, neurological and many others. Come learn about the clinical benefits and why you should be taking it. Free. 102 Wappoo Rd Dr, Ste 7, Charleston. 843-847-1927. AnaHaugsoen@msn. com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com. The Reiki Connection – 7pm. With Chrys Franks, Reiki Master/Teacher. Guided meditation followed by mini reiki sessions by certified practitioners. Love offering. (1st Tues for practitioners only) Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-364-5725. UnityChs.org.

wednesday Complimentary Natural Female Hormone Balancing Consultations – 10am-4pm. With Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen. Free. Lime and Lotus, 925-F Wappoo Rd, West Ashley. Call to schedule: 843214-2997. LimeAndLotus.com. Weekly Body Sculpting w/ Missy Michels – 11am – 12pm. A weight-bearing workout for all levels. We have balls, bands, mats & weights to share. You are encouraged to bring a water bottle or stop at the bliss hospitality bar to hydrate before class. bliss Facilitators offer 150+ FREE classes per month. ALL Welcome. FREE. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Drive, Mt. Pleasant. tish@blissspiritualco-op.org. blissspiritualco-op.org.

thursday Women’s Power Networking Charleston Virtual – 12:30-1:30pm. Wholistic networking for women! For those in the Charleston region as well as the country, WPN offers a wonderful environment to share your business with other business leaders. Weekly, first 2 times FREE, present your

business, connect, learn and collaborate. Grow! LaurieLevinHealth@gmail.com. WomensPowerNetworking.com. Reiki for Vets – 1-2pm. Free drop-in Reiki clinic for veterans and their spouse or caregiver. VAapproved volunteers will provide free 15-minute Reiki sessions to any disabled vet receiving services through the VA. No appointment necessary! Call or visit website for more information. Free. Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, 101 Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Cir, Goose Creek. 843-425-4906. Reiki4Vets@gmail.com. ReikiForVets.org. THRIVE Domestic Violence Support Group – 6-7pm. Connect in a safe, confidential forum with others who are experiencing or have experienced violence in their relationships. In an atmosphere of respect, safety and empathy, draw comfort and empowerment from those who understand. Facilitator: Sharon Steffan. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-345-7061. Sharon@thrivesc.life. blissSpiritualCo-op.org. Weekly Zen Fusion Meditation w/ Tommie Williams – 6-7pm. 15-minute reflection on Wisdom of the Spirit from the ageless teachers followed by 45 minutes of deep imagination meditation. Utilize your own spiritual background or belief system and journey within to experience this quest for meaning, simplicity and a wise heart. Say YES! FREE. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Tish@ blissSpiritualCo-op.org. blissSpiritualCo-op.org. Holistic Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8:00pm. Holistic Chamber of Commerce represents holistic professionals,practitioners, businesses and resource providers. We encourage and promote healthy living, and support those who make it possible. Please join the community every third Thursday of the month as we network, promote and heal. 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #118, Charleston, (843) 990-2641. wasc@holisticchamberofcommerce.com. holisticchamberofcommerce. com/wasc.

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Weekly Qi Gong with Mark Patterson – 7:108:30pm. Qi Gong exercises have been used in China for 4,000 years to cultivate energy, vitality, and overall well-being. Qi Gong increases your life force and vitality and can even super charge your immune system and help reverse aging. Say YES try something new. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Tish@blissSpiritualCo-op.org. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

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friday Contra Dance – 7:30-10:30pm. Contra dance is a family-friendly dance with a caller and live music. We meet 1st and 3rd Fridays in Park Circle. Confirm on the website for location, band and caller. Receive $2 off entry with this ad. $8, $4 ages 5-13, Under 5 Free. Family Rate: $25 for 2 adults and all of your children under 18. 4800 Park Circle, N. Charleston. CharlestonFolk.Weebly.co12.

saturday Introductory Meditation Class – 9:30-10:30am. Every Sat at 9:30 am, come and learn a practical meditation technique and teachings on why it is effective in reducing anxiety and improving concentration. 20-min guided meditation included with gong. Free. 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-641-7663. Andrew@MeditateCenter.com. MeditateCenter.com. Compost Daze – 10am-2pm. Compost Rangers Compost Daze volunteer monthly workday every 2nd Sat of the month. Location will vary, so follow Compost Rangers on Facebook or visit CompostRangers.org and sign up for email reminders. Simply Meditate – 10:30-11:45am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Drop-in classes with guided meditations, suitable for beginners and experienced alike. Circular Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston (classroom below Lance Hall). $10 or $5/students/seniors. MeditationInSouthCarolina.org. Charleston Theosophical Study Center – 3:455:45pm. Meets the last Sat of each month. We study metaphysical subjects including Reincarnation, Karma, Life after Death. Free. Otranto Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Rd, N Charleston, SC. 843899-0619. JoanHaye61@yahoo.com.

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CHIROPRACTORS ACCURATE CHIROPRACTIC

3373 S Morgans Point Rd, Ste 307 Mt Pleasant 843-971-8814 CoursonChiropractic@gmail.com MtPleasantChiro.com Holistic Family Care practice, offering a variety of techniques and therapies to help improve overall health and wellness. Proudly serving the Charleston area for 17 years.

Atlas Spine & Wellness Care

Dr. Rick DiGregorio 3400 Salterbeck Street #102 Mount Pleasant, SC 843-352-7941 • Drrick@aospinalcare.com AOSpinalCare.com Offering Atlas Orthogonal Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. A nonforce neck realignment procedure that uses a sound wave that is precise and safe. As well as Class 4 Laser Therapy and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. See ad, page 7.

COLUCCI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Gina Colucci 1806 Trolley Rd, Summerville 843-875-5700 • ColucciChiropractic.com Serving the Summerville area for 29 years. Specializing in holistic care; weight loss and nutritional cleansing; pain management; bio-identical hormones; sugar detox; stress testing; chiropractic; peripheral neuropathy; detox footbaths; emotional (TBM/NET) and wellness care.

Dr. Ann Jenkins, Not Your Ordinary Chiropractor 1164 Northbridge Dr, Charleston (West Ashley) 843-270-9913 • DrAnnJenkins.com

Exclusive to the area: Whole Body Magnetic Therapy. Mention Natural Awakenings for a free one-hour session. Holistic family care. Relief of neck, back and emotional pain. Homeopathy and essential oils. See ad, page 17.

CHURCHES Unity Church of Charleston Rev. Ed Kosak, Minister 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston 843-566-0600 • Unitychs.org

Sunday Services: 9:30 and 11:15am. Are you more spiritual than religious? Do you believe in many paths to God? Then please join us.

SHERRY KACHANIS

North Charleston 843-743-9488 SherryKachanis@gmail.com SherryKachanis.com

Transformational Coach and Shamanic Healer. Break through unconscious barriers to fully LIVE the LIFE you desire! Monthly Meditation/Shamanic Healing, Moon Ceremonies and Healing Retreats.

COUNSELING HOLISTIC YOU COUNSELING

Angel Muehlenkamp, MA Professional Counseling Summerville 843-327-1440 • LivingAngel777@gmail.com UniquelyuNow.com We are here to live in the fullness of who and what we truly are. Angel uses her unique ability to Connect to Source to assist you in moving beyond daily limitations. Open to a brand new way of living. Talk, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy; Quantum-Touch; Reiki; Intuitive Counseling; Art of God; Life Coaching; and Spiritual Counseling.

DENTISTRY DELITE DENTAL

Dr. Hayan Lee & Dr. Young Kim 320 Midland Pkwy, Ste A, Summerville 843-486-2022 • DeliteDental.net Stop being a cavity victim. Dental health is more than just brushing and flossing two times a day. See the dental revolution of a compassionate, holistic office. Call and ask for current promotion.

I SMILE MATHIS FERRY DENTISTRY Wendy S. Haefner, DDS 1571 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant 843-884-1215 • MathisFerryDentistry.com

Biological dentistry using IAOMT protocol. Natural products free of BPA and mercury. Mercury-safe filling removal. Now offering ozone therapy! See ad, page 34.

JAMES SEXTON, DMD, MAGD Please call for appointment: Mt Pleasant • 843-881-1418

Holistic, preventive dentistry. Safe removal of mercury fillings since 1975, following IAOMT protocol. Offering anti-aging dentistry and biocompatible materials. See ad, page 27.

dog training Dog Training

Heather Szasz 843-790-3267 happyownerhappydog@gmail.com www.happyownerhappydog.com In Home positive dog training. Obedience, behavior issues. Bringing balance to you and your dogs relationship. See ad, page 25.

eco-cleaning ABOVE & BEYOND CLEANING LLC Kimberly Henderson • 843-901-4779 AboveAndBeyondCleaningllc.com

Healthy living starts with an ecoclean home or office. Health and wholeness are our top priorities by providing our clients with a “green” clean by using natural and botanical cleaning products.

energy healing Sirona Energy Healing

Erin Sirona Charleston & Summerville 347-742-6616 • Erin@erinsironahealing.com Erinsironahealing.com Erin Sirona specializes in connecting you more deeply with your gifts and intuition. She also facilitates healing for anxiety, depression trauma and PTSD with over a decade of experience. Energy Medicine techniques are used rooted in Shamanism Reiki, Sound Healing, channeling, Biofield-tuning and more; be empowered into peace, joy, and love.

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS WITH LISA BAYOREK Lisa Bayorek, Member #10796546 Charleston MYYL.com/LisaBayorek

Curious about essential oils? I would love to share Young Living with you! I offer classes on family wellness, chemical-free cleaning, business opportunities and more! See ad, page 7.

family counseling A DEEPER YOU INC.

Dr. Elizabeth E. Castle 3255 Landmark Drive Suite 206 North Charleston 843-767-8759 • ADeeperU@gmail.com ADeeperU.com A Deeper You is a paracletos Christian counseling service helping you deal with trauma, addiction, marriage and relationship issues. Dr. Elizabeth E. Castle has more than 30 years experience in using Biblical concepts to heal body, soul and mind. A Deeper You utilizes DoTerra essential oils as a natural method of healing.

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Best selection of herbs in South Carolina. Organic teas, spices, supplements, essential oils, wheat-free and gluten-free products. 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; closed Sunday.

Learn about our Endo-Cannabinoid System, Phyto-Cannabinoids and Hemp Oil! There is research on more than 250 conditions and cannabidiol. Hemp oil might be the most important product you add to your health regimen!

HEALTH & WELLNESS KANGEN IONIZED WATER

Change your water, change your life! Thomas P Meletis, Distributor 843-729-7837 • TPM13@aol.com Water is the single most important element that goes in our body. Drinking the right type of water may be the single most important piece in achieving and maintaining optimal health. Visit KangenDemo. com to see a comparison. View all eight machines at TopShelfWater.net. Financing at zero interest.

INTEGRATED MEDICINE BACK2HEALTH

Adam Hall 588 Old Mt Holly Rd Goose Creek 843-203-8313 Wanda@pmHealthAlliance.com Back2HealthSC.com Back2Health Physical Medicine is a multi-specialty practice with a unique approach to pain. Our goal is to successfully restore your quality of life to its maximum potential. See ad, outside back cover.

INTUITIVE GUIDANCE CAROL COTTRELL, SPIRITUAL MEDIUM

By appointment only 517 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 843-324-6460 • Carol@CCottrell.com CCottrell.com Connect with passed loved ones to experience healing, love and guidance. Individual or group readings available in person or via Skype. Mediumship classes also available.

NATURAL HEALTH ECOHEALTH WELLNESS CENTER & DETOX SPA Tiffany Jackson 1051 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste B Mt Pleasant • 843-884-4466 Info@EcoHealthWellness.com EcoHealthWellness.com

Tiffany Jackson specializes in chronic GI disorders, correcting nutritional deficiencies, personalized diet plans and detoxification. EcoHealth offers Infrared Saunas, Migun Massage and Alkaline Water. See ad, inside back cover.

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SYMMETRY NEURO-PATHWAY TRAINING Dianne Kosto 844-272-4666 Dianne@SymmetryNeuroPT.com SymmetryNeuroPT.com

Symmetry provides neurofeedback for individuals and families at our Centers, makes it easy for schools and professionals to implement neuro-pt, and now provides systems for safe use at home. Brain training to address negative characteristics of ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraines, memory, improving performance and more.

NUTRITIONIST JANA DAVIS, MS, RD, CDE

Mt Pleasant/Charleston 843-801-4686 CarolinaGreenLiving@gmail.com

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Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 25 years of experience. Private consultations, grocery store tours, public speaking. Owner of Carolina Green Living LLC, which focuses on teaching clients about avoiding toxins and other environmental factors that can impact health.

ORGANIC SALON & BOUTIQUE COTTAGE AROMA BELLA DAY SPA

2671 Ft Trenholm Rd, Johns Island 843-266-3619 • CottageAromaBella.com Relax and renew your mind, body and soul while enjoying our luxurious services. All treatments are tailored just for you using the finest all-natural products. See ad, page 21.

Spiritual Hypnosis DR ALLISON BROWN, QUANTUM HEALING PRACTITIONER 843-425-4906 allison.brown@drallisonbrown.com DrAllisonBrown.com In-person or online sessions available

Experience BQH, a heart and energy-based regression experience that is considered one of the most advanced healing modalities on the planet today. Connect directly with your Wisdom Team for purpose, guidance, and healing!

WOMEN’S HEALTH LIME AND LOTUS – HEALING ARTS CENTER Stephanie Zgraggen 925 Wappoo Rd, Ste F, Charleston 843-214-2997 • Hello@DrZgraggen.com HealYourHormonesNow.com

Painful periods? Hot flashes? Fatigue? Weight gain? Dr. Stephanie takes a holistic, individualized approach toward natural female hormone balance with natural effective therapies.

SALON INDIGO

732 S Shelmore Blvd, Ste 100 Mt Pleasant (Shelmore Village) 843-991-6835 Our experienced team of hairstylists and skin care specialist use 100 percent-certified organic products. We specialize in haircutting, coloring and make-up application. We sell All Nutrient™, Moroccan Oils, Dr. Hauschka™, 100% Pure™, iLike™ and many other boutique items.

reiki JOTI REIKI

1662 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29407 843-327-4761 maureen@jotireiki.com • Jotireiki.com Reiki Treatments and Classes plus Teacher Training mentorship programs. NCBTMB approved classes locally, nationally and internationally. Maureen has been a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher since 2003.

Reiki by Ananda, RMT

Healing Hara Massage and Wellness (843) 697-9703 209 Stallsville Road Summerville, SC 29485 Helping to heal mind, body, and soul through spiritually guided life force energy. Available by appointment. Strictly confidential. Affiliate Member, International Center for Reiki Training.

SPIRITUAL guidance Coach

Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, MA, Spirituality/Divinity

Mount Pleasant, SC 843-881-7451 linda.mayo-perez@lotusheritagegroup.com Do you wish to walk a spiritual path but not sure how to begin? Let me help you create a daily practice and your journey to divine relationship, inner peace, enlightenment and joy!

SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH LAURA GRIFFITH GARLAND, PHD

Charleston Holistic Center 2366 Ashley River Rd, Bldg 8, Charleston 843-452-7996 DrLaura.Coach@gmail.com CharlestonReikiAndTarot.com Transform your life from the ordinary to the extraordinary by understanding how the aspects of your being interact and block your progress. Together, we can heal your past and find your true future. See ad, page 35.

THERMOGRAPHY Flow Well

Janelle Solomon 877-315-7226, ext 447 Shanna@FlowWell.org FlowWell.org

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