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HEALTHY

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America’s Organic Farmers Restoring Crops’ Nutritional Value

10 Foods

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HEALTHY

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BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS

Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

Why More Pets are Getting Cancer

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was raised with the belief that our freedoms should never be taken for granted. My dad put his life on the line for them by fighting alongside Patton in World War II, continuing his service through the Vietnam War. To me, love of country is about more than flag-waving. There have been missteps along the way (treatment of Native Americans, slavery, ongoing oppression based on ethnicity, gender, sexual preference—to name just a few), but the ideals this country was founded upon are what have always made it great. Freedom of religion, the right to peaceable assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of the press are rights protected under the First Amendment, although some self-proclaimed patriots have spent a lot of time fighting against them. I will be celebrating my love of country on the 4th, along with the birthday of my amazing son, who made his appearance in the world in the wee hours of July the 5th. Talk about memorable– watching fireworks while in labor! Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, I hope you will join in the celebration. I also hope you will take an active part in this beautiful democratic process by getting out to vote in November. I consider voting a privilege and a responsibility. The voter turnout in June’s SC primary was a pathetic 17 percent! We can and must do better than that in November. I have always loved the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, so I will leave you with the words engraved at her feet. The poem, The New Colossus was written by Emma Lazarus, a descendant of Jewish immigrants who was inspired by the plight of Jewish refugees fleeing from massacres in Russia in the 1880’s. We are, after all, a nation of immigrants. It’s part of what makes our melting pot of a country truly great.

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The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows worldwide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Let Freedom Ring,

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Contents 14 ORGANIC FARMERS: GROWING AMERICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEALTH

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

17 COACHES CORNER 17 COPING WITH

INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

20 EXERCISE

TO SLEEP BY

Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

22 10 ANTI-

INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

24 GARY GRIGGS on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

25 INTUITIVE AND HEALING ARTS GUIDE

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26 YOGA DIRECTORY 26 FOUR STEPS TO

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How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life

27 THE JOY OF DIRT

Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

29 WHY MORE PETS ARE GETTING CANCER

GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 12 community

spotlight 18 healing ways 20 fit body

22 conscious

eating 24 wise words 26 inspiration 27 healthy kids 29 natural pet 31 calendar 34 resource guide July 2018

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A New Space for Meditation

editate—A Center for Healing Arts has opened in Charleston at 757 St. Andrews Boulevard, in West Ashley, at the former location of Bridge to Avalon. They conduct free introductory guided sessions at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, and offer meditation classes throughout the week. Meditation instructor Andrew Shykofsky, who has practiced Andrew Shykofsky meditation for more than 35 years and taught meditation for 12 years, says, “It is our hope that the meditation classes and courses offered will help spiritual seekers and those who face mental and emotional stress the chance to learn meditation and practice consistently.” Meditate also has office space available to rent for healing arts professionals such as energy workers, counselors and therapists on a monthly basis. For more information, call 773-240-3900, email Andrew@ MeditateCenter.com or visit MeditateCenter.com. See ad, page 7.

Illuminate Mind-Body-Spirit Festival Returns to Charleston

lluminate Charleston will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 5 and will include natural health and spiritual rebalancing, massage, energy work, crystals, essential oils and more. Mini-sessions will be available on a walk-up basis. Vetted intuitive readers will offer their services at special festival rates. Free intensive workshops are offered each hour on a wide range of topics. Shop for handmade jewelry, unique gifts and clothing, luxurious spa products and fascinating books. Illuminate seeks to create a welcoming, inclusive place to learn, connect and enhance well-being. Festival founder Judy Bazis encourages attendees, “Just look around, see what you are naturally drawn to, and give it a try.” There is always plenty to discover for everyone, from the newly curious to the avid practitioner. Tickets are $4 online and $6 at the door. Location: 4770 Goer Dr., North Charleston. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit IlluminateFestivals.com/charleston. See ad, page 2.

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Clemente Course Begins in August

he Clemente Course Project comprises two college-level humanities courses offered in the fall and spring at the Downtown Charleston Palmer Campus of Trident Technical College. Students receive free tuition, meals, bus passes and mentoring. The course covers American history, art, the study of literature, philosophy and writing. The next class begins from 6 to 7:25 p.m., August 28. The course accepts students without a GED or high school diploma and can assist them in obtaining a GED. Students learn new skills, make friends, take field trips and volunteer together to help their community. In 2017, the Clemente Coalition opened a grocery vault on Palmer Campus, in association with Phi Theta Kappa, that is free to all students, faculty and staff. Location: 66 Columbus St., Charleston,. For more information, call Dr. Mary Ann Kohli at 843-720-5713 or email MaryAnn.Kohli@ TridentTech.edu. Donations are welcome and appreciated.

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Healing Tree’s Moira Duggan offers new services at Meditate- A Center for Healing Arts location

oira Duggan, owner of Healing Tree has moved to Meditate-A Center for Healing Arts. Duggan is a certified holistic health coach, Usui reiki master, experienced yoga and meditation instructor and aromatherapist. She is offering new client specials, free initial consultations and support workshops to celebrate her move. Duggan specializes in supporting women “in transition” through holistic health coaching, which includes reiki Moira Duggan healing, chakra balancing. intuitive counseling, soul realignment, emotional healing, yoga, meditation, transformational spirit walk intensives, sacred oils, loving guidance, free workshops and more. She is now offering energy healing and Specialized Kinesiology for Emotional and Mental Health in addition to Usui reiki practitioner training.

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Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities. Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group. 8

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Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

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As Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego. The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099. Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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Drinking Water to Manage Inflammation

Ayurveda Focuses on the Individual Ayurveda literally means “knowledge and wisdom of life.” The traditional healing system of India, it’s often called “the mother of all healing” and has been used for more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda has been integrated more and more into Western health care recently, largely popularized by the books of wellness speakers such as Deepak Chopra, M.D., and the spread of body-mind-spirit practices like yoga. Ayurveda is rooted in the idea that each of us is born with a uniquely personal blueprint for optimum health—our constitution—and no two constitutions are exactly alike. Because no two human beings have precisely the same expression of ideal health, what might be beneficial to one person could harm someone else, and vice-versa. Ayurveda is fundamentally opposed to one-size-fits-all remedies. Instead, it encourages using a wide variety of tools that include ayurvedic herbs, diet, exercise, lifestyle optimization and stress prevention to create a customized health system for each individual.

Shawna Jamieson is an ayurvedic health counselor. See her listing in the Coaches Guide on page 17.

Hydrogen-rich water is anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant Kangen Water (kangen means “back to origin” in Japanese) hydrates six times better than tap or bottled water. Drinking it hydrates and rejuvenates cells, makes the skin softer, smoother and more youthful, in addition to encouraging weight loss and revitalizing the entire body. The typical human body is 75 percent water. Other than air, water is paramount to life; more important than food. However, the type of water does make a difference. Tap water is loaded with pollutants; bottled water isn’t much better (typically tap water ran through a filter). Both are oxidizing (they break down the body) Other beverages such as soda and sports drinks are even worse. Staying hydrated is essential to flushing inflammation out of the body. To determine how many ounces a person should drink on a daily basis, take the body weight and divide it by two. Drinking Kangen water can also hydrate the body six times more efficiently while eliminating the waste that causes inflammation. Massage therapist Jaclyn Hannibal says “Kangen water is the greatest tool for the body, like choosing a power washer over a regular hose. The power washer can get rid of mold more effectively than a regular handheld garden hose.”

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According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell. Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production. The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.” A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

In Vitro Corals

Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs

Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth. Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen. Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups. A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos. The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Welcome to the Pink House

t the Pink House Neighborhood Resource Center, children enjoy healthy meals while getting lessons about nutrition. They tend their own community vegetable garden in the backyard with assistance from local organic farmers, and are some of the few kids in urban Charleston that know what it means to grow their own dinner. Rev. Christian King notes that a healthy diet can be a difficult adjustment for children that live in an area where fresh vegetables are hard to find, but eventually, habits change and they share the vegetables and their new healthy habits with their families. For supper, everyone sits down together for a mealtime with a hidden agenda: to teach communication skills through structured discussion of topics that include responsibility, being a good citizen and the children’s thoughts about current events. In the evening, kids work on homework and reading. Older children read to and serve as mentors for the younger children. This develops confidence and self-esteem, and sets a good example for the younger children. Kids are called upon frequently to give oral presentations on what they’ve read to help them feel comfortable speaking in front of groups. In the 1990’s, King realized that Charleston public schools were challenged when children began appearing in her Bible study classes without basic literacy skills. Looking outside of her

own small, tightly knit church, she saw that things were even worse among other, larger congregations. With children growing up with reading challenges, King, with the help of her husband Kelvin, decided to start up their own after-school and summer school program to fill the gap. She hatched an idea: bring church resources and organization back into the picture. However, she found it difficult to win the support of large churches with their plentiful resources and attendant bureaucracy. After a long struggle to win their support, she was ready to give up. But Kelvin said, “Let’s just get a place.” Even with very limited resources, he was able to buy and renovate a dilapidated house by doing almost all of the work himself. Thus, the Pink House was born. Pink House is an acronym for People Innovating New Kinships thru Helping Others Uplift Service and Education. Some people were suspicious of their motives at first, but the couple developed a whole new relationship with the neighborhood regarding the Pink House. The Pink House currently has only enough resources to serve one-quarter of the families that apply for their services. Their philosophy is, “There is someone else that you need to help and it is your responsibility, and it is an honor for you to be given that responsibility to help that person.” After mandatory hugs with King, summer days or school year afternoons begin with physical activity on the grounds. She believes, “Play and release are essential for the spirit, and help the children get centered.” During “enrichment time”, a variety of topical programs are provided that feature guest speakers, field trips, and arts and crafts. King is always looking for volunteers to come in and share their passion with the kids. She says that a donated computer and printer is urgently needed in order for the children to be technologically prepared as 21st-century citizens. They had a computer lab that the kids used to create a weekly paper. During the day, adults from the community used the lab for working on resumes and other tasks, but the equipment is outdated and needs to be replaced. The program has many challenges because needs vary, but it continues to be a blessing to the families and children in the community. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/PinkHouseResouceCenter.

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops by Melinda Hemmelgarn

hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health. The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

Field Science

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of 14

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results—then careful re-planning based on those results.” Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food. In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees

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grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax. Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the

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Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health

11:30-11:45 new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables. “Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease. Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops. The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that

promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices. Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.” David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

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Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are es-

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More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia. The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, 16

teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director. The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for

those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes. Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic four-season crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health. “We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine. Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly. The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involv-

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To enroll in a new study on mindfulness meditation and chronic back pain, email ZeidanLab@ WakeHealth.edu. For information on ongoing studies, visit ZeidanLab.com. Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis. Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.” CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map). Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC

content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent. “CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.” In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system,

says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery.

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack. The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

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Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity

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initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia. Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.” It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when

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Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.” Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.” Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety. It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.” Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

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ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns. If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic. This disturbance of natural equilibrium can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.” 22

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Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites. “Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.” That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did. A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer diseasepreventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.” His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl. com/Andrew-Weil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic. Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil. Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming. Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now. Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

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We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away. We can elevate structures, but that’s limited. Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply. About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

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What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”? Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines. Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise. These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments. We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org). Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy. Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply. Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life by Jan Desai

1. Connect with the inner voice.

Uncovering authenticity comes from within. We learn to discern and heed the inner voice of wisdom through daily silence, a still space that allows messages to resonate. This ever-present guidance system is always spot on. The key is to connect often. Be grateful for the fruits of quiet moments. Maybe they occur during prayer and meditation, in the shower, walking in solitude without earphones or driving with the radio off. Breathe deeply, cherishing an open heart. Gut feelings often presage inner knowing.

2. Realize the difference between soul and ego.

Connected with our soul—the seat of everything positive, the venue of all potential and light—we experience spaciousness, unconditional love and complete support. If accusations, blame or heavy judgment arise, it’s just the ego trying to maintain the status quo. By dismissing its raging, it dissipates.

3. Reconnect with authentic selfhood.

We must banish every misconception and lie we tell about ourselves. Falsehoods define us just like the things that are true. Take a good, long look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this person? What has

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made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?” Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.

4. Find some crazy joy.

Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook. When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends. Take a dance class. Call an old friend. Volunteer somewhere nurturing. Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy. Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination. Jan Desai is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and visionary who transformed her life at age 50 by breaking with conventions. She shares her lifetime of learning at JanDesai.com.

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hildren benefit from a close connection with nature, and there’s no better place to learn about plants and soil than a garden. Families don’t need lots of space, as even a small collection of potted plants holds fascination for youngsters. The first step is to understand a garden as seen by a child that may be more

interested in creative play than in making things grow. Whitney Cohen, education director at Life Lab, a nonprofit that promotes garden-based education in Santa Cruz, California, thinks kids benefit most from what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors interacting with plants, animals,

soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says. This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots. They accidentally step on young seedlings. Gardening with children is messy and chaotic, but there is always learning going on beneath the surface, just out of sight,” says Catherine Koons-Hubbard, nature preschool director at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes allows kids to see, touch and possibly smash a food as they get to know it, increasing the likelihood that they will eventually eat it.

Incorporate Play Spaces “Children might rather be playing than following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony

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farm or secret place for fairies. Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves. Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers. “Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles. “Mud isn’t anything, really, and that open-ended quality lends itself to joyously creative play that helps children develop a relationship with the natural world,” she says.

Top Tools for Kids Small children notice things close to the ground, which become even more interesting when seen through a magnifying glass. Sturdy kids’ versions in bright colors are easy to find if they get misplaced outdoors. Curious children love getting a close-up look at worms and other critters in the worm bin or compost pile, or the structures inside flowers. “But when we just let the children explore, they’ll find loads of intriguing objects we may never have thought of, like water caught on the fuzzy underside of a leaf, a sparkly rock or rough tree bark,” Cohen says. Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool. Digging to discover what’s underground comes naturally to kids, and preschoolers do best with toy-size tools with short handles. Older kids can control

child-size spades and rakes better than heavier adult tools.

Keeping Outdoor Space Safe Remove the worry from gardening with kids by minimizing safety risks. Replace poisonous or prickly plants with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers and teach kids of all ages not to eat plants unless they have first been checked by an adult. Insects can be both interesting and threatening, and flying insects often are attracted to bright colors. Dress kids in light, neutral colors to avoid unwanted attention from bugs. Avoid chemical fertilizers and sprays, and opt for organic solutions. Barbara Pleasant has authored many greenthumb books including Homegrown Pantry: Selecting the Best Varieties and Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year-Round. She grows vegetables, herbs and fruits in Floyd, VA; connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders. He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked. “One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers. Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease. In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer. Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

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Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

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Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural. It’s a dramatic change.” In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely

organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup. Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed. Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity. According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls. Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the

root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards. Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ResponsibleTechnology.org. The sooner we realize the hidden dangers, the quicker the market must respond with healthier ingredients.

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SATURDAY, JULY 7 Shoden-Japanese Reiki Level I Class – 9am4pm. Foundational Usui Reiki class teaching traditional Japanese Reiki techniques and intuitive practice. Open and shift your awareness to the subtle energy fields, and the process of connecting and working with cosmic energy. Reiki II classes offered in Aug and Sept, following completion of Reiki I. $195. Meditate-A Center for Healing Arts, 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 781353-1553. Moira@HealingTreeCharleston.com. HealingTreeCharleston.com. Pre-registration required at HealingTreeCharleston.com/ events Reiki Level 1 – July 7-8. 10am-5pm. Join Maureen and Joti Reiki and give yourself a strong platform to start using Reiki in your life. This life-changing class includes a history of Reiki, in-depth discussion, practice time, a comprehensive manual, Level I attunement and beautiful certificate. 12 CEU class. Register by 7/4. $255. Joti Reiki, 772 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-327-4761. Maureen@ JotiReiki.com. JotiReiki.com. The Power of Choice Workshop – 11am-1pm. Unity of Charleston Jackie McCullough, Life Options Coach/Counselor. Jackie demonstrates how she learned to choose joy, peace and happiness instead of her lifelong fear, anxiety and depression. Learn to do Life Options Dialogues that help to change any disempowering beliefs to happier, more empowering ones. Donation. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn.com. Unitychs.org.

sunday, JULY 8 Lavender and Peppermint – 2-3:30pm. Rose Holistic Wellness. Learn how YLEO Lavender and Peppermint essential oils are a must for summer fun. RSVP, limited seating. $20 donation. Certified Holistic Educator and Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. Serenity Spa, 10597 Dorchester Rd, Ste B, Summerville. 843-530-0008. RoseWells12@aol. com.

MONDAY, JULY 9 Healing Properties of Cannabis and Oil...History, Research and Uses – 6-7pm. 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 to add to your health regimen. We will discuss cannabis and those who would like can sample it. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-324-0489. PrimeAndBloom@gmail.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com.

health regimen. Distribution opportunity will also be presented on the extraordinary “Green Rush.” Free. 517 Self-Care & Healing Center, 517 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. 843-324-0489. PrimeAndBloom@gmail.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Dances of Universal Peace – 7-8:30pm. Unity of Charleston meditation in movement, using mantras from many of the world religions. Easy-to-do spiritual circle dances with live music guitar, violin and flute. We celebrate the unity across world religions through an embodied practice of prayer in dance and song. No experience needed. Donation. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-5660600. UnityCharleston@msn.com. Unitychs.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 Race and Culture Film Series – 1-2:30pm. View a meaningful film at Unity of Charleston. Discussion follows to understand the history of America and how it has shaped the way we live. Every 3rd Sunday in this series we show films on the history of different groups of people in our society. Donation. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn. com. Unitychs.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Why We Burn? – 11am-12:30pm. Rekindling your physical, mental, and spiritual energy with Ayurvedic Lifestyle Medicine. Two offerings per webinar: 11am and 6pm on 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24. $10 per class, or $25 for whole series. 621 Wappoo Rd, Charleston. 843-343-6726. SeedOfLifeWellnessCollective@ gmail.com. Register at SeedOfLifeCollective.com.

Shamanic Dream Circle – 7-9pm. Immersed in this powerful collective energy, we will journey deeply. Often you will experience a shift in perspective or illumination that will guide you on your path. $20. Self-Care and Healing Center, 517 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. 347-742-6616. Erin@ErinSironaHealing.com. ErinSironaHealing.com.

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Why We Burn? – 6-7:30pm. Rekindling your physical, mental, and spiritual energy with Ayurvedic Lifestyle Medicine. Two offerings per webinar: 11am and 6pm on 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24. Webinars through Zoom.us; one hour each with Q & A. $10 per class, or $25 for whole series. 621 Wappoo Rd, Charleston. 843343-6726. SeedOfLifeWellnessCollective@ gmail.com. Register at SeedOfLifeCollective.com.

Introduction to the Art of Reading Tarot – 6:30-8pm. A 6-week, in-depth class with topics include understanding the Major Arcana as the Fool’s Journey, understanding each suit in context, some of the numerology of the tarot, using 1-card, 3-card, and Celtic Cross spreads, plus a “decision spread.” $150. Charleston Holistic Center, 2366 Ashley River Rd, #8, Charleston. 843-259-8349. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com.

Sound Healing Course – 6-9pm. What sound frequencies are healing and how is this significant for the 4 communities? Join me in exploring sound as a healing modality and embrace how you can anchor this more deeply in your everyday life. $75. Self-Care and Healing Center, 517 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. 347-742-6616. Erin@ErinSironaHealing. com. ErinSironaHealing.com.

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Spinal Stretching – 6:30-7:30pm. Come join Dr. Katally Strauss to experience the benefit of spinal and postural specific stretching. This class will decrease your stress levels, increase movement and equip you with the knowledge to improve your daily performance. Free. Ideal Posture & Spine, 757 Long Point Rd, Ste C, Mt Pleasant. 843-3529966.

Monthly Reiki and Meditation Group – 6-7:30pm. Join Joti Reiki for an evening of meditation, Reiki and a question/answer session. Socialize with likeminded friends during this uplifting and inspiring event. Open to all Reiki practitioners and those interested in Reiki. Street parking only. $20. Joti Reiki, 772 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-3274761. Maureen@JotiReiki.com. JotiReiki.com.

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying – 6:308pm. Learn how to go on shamanic journeys. Find your power animal(s), explore the lower world, the upper world and the middle world. Learn to find answers for yourself as you explore the other realms. 6-week course. $150. Charleston Holistic Center, 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. 843-2252024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com.

Healing Properties of Cannabis and Hemp Oil... History, Research and Uses – 7-8:30pm. Learn about our Endo-Cannabinoid System, phyto-cannabinoids and hemp oil. There is research on over 250 conditions and cannabidiols. Hemp oil might be the most important supplement to add to your

SATURDAY, JULY 21 The Sound of Soul – 12-1pm. Experience HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred sound can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture or walk of life. It is freely given-a gift beyond mea-

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sure. HU is the Sound of Soul. Followed by relaxed spiritual conversation. No cost. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. TheSoundofSoul.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Reiki II Workshop – 11am-5pm. Learn the skills you need to practice Reiki at a higher level. You will learn the basic symbols and deepen your understanding of Reiki and how to utilize it in your life. A full manual, attunement and light lunch is included. $250. Charleston Holistic Center, 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. 843-225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com. Health Basics – 2-3:30pm. Rose Holistic Wellness. Learn the basics of having good health and to make small changes to improve your over all well-being. Certified Holistic Educator. RSVP, limited seating. $15 donation. Serenity Spa, 10597 Dorchester Rd, Ste B, Summerville. 843-530-0008. RoseWells12@ aol.com.

something gets inflamed? How do you correct it naturally? We would love the opportunity to show you a different way; a unique way of approaching your health. Free. Children’s Center at Carolina Park, 1251 Carolina Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant. MyCharlestonChiropractic.com.

offered in Aug and Sept, following completion of Reiki I. $195. Meditate-A Center for Healing Arts, 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 781-353-1553. Moira@HealingTreeCharleston.com. HealingTreeCharleston.com. Pre-registration required at HealingTreeCharleston.com/events. Charleston Theosophical Study Center – 4-5:50pm. The public is invited to the Charleston Theosophical study center. Metaphysical studies include reincarnation, karma and life after death. We meet the last Saturday of every month. Free. Otranto Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Rd, North Charleston. 843-899-0619. JoanHaye61@yahoo.com.

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Folly Beach Full Moon Drum Circle – 7:30pm. Calling all drummers, musicians, dancers, fire twirlers, hula hoopers, and moon lovers to join our tribe. Our Full Moon Drum Circle meets every full moon to celebrate life with traditional drumming, ceremony and peace gathering. All are welcome. Free. Folly Beach County Park, 1100 Ashley Blvd, Folly Beach. 781-353-1553. Moira@HealingTreeCharleston.com. HealingTreeCharleston.com.

Illuminate Savannah Mind-Body-Spirit Festival – 11am-6pm. Explore local holistic wellness. Sample sessions of aura photography, massage, energy work, intuitive readers; shop crystals, essential oils, spa products and unique gifts. Workshops every hour. Free. $4 tickets online, $6 at the door. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA. 575519-5883. IlluminateFestivals.com/savannah.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Shoden-Japanese Reiki Level I Class – 9am5pm. Foundational Usui Reiki class teaching traditional Japanese Reiki techniques and intuitive practice. Open and shift your awareness to the subtle energy fields, and the process of connecting and working with cosmic energy. Reiki II classes

Illuminate Savannah Mind-Body-Spirit Festival – 11am-6pm. Explore local holistic wellness. Sample sessions of aura photography, massage, energy work, intuitive readers; shop crystals, essential oils, spa products and unique gifts. Workshops every hour. Free. $4 tickets online, $6 at the door. North Charleston Marriott, 4770 Goer Dr, Charleston. 575-519-5883. IlluminateFestivals.com/charleston.

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Zen Meditation Group – 8:15am. Three half-hour rounds of sitting along with walking meditation. Email to find out the best time for you to arrive. Free. Holy Cow Yoga, 10 Windermere Blvd, West Ashley. Info@CharlestonZen.org. CharlestonZen.org.

Complimentary Natural Female Hormone Balancing Consultations – 10am-4pm. With Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen. Lime and Lotus, 925-F Wappoo Rd, West Ashley. Call to schedule: 843-2142997. LimeAndLotus.com.

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.

Vision Workshop – 10:30am - 12:00pm. Do you want to discover your true dream or purpose? If so, now is the time to create a vision for creating your own results. This could be the beginning of stepping into your true highest potential. Facilitator: John Larkins. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

Soup, Warm Bread, & Camaraderie – 1:00 - 2:30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the wonderful things that make bliss great! Enjoy homemade, delicious food and great conversation in a very welcoming environment! **WE ARE SEEKING A TUESDAY SOUP COORDINATOR, PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.*Free. bliss Spiritual Coop, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. tish@ blissspiritualco-op.org blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 Healing Properties of Cannabis and Oil...History, Research and Uses at The Salt Oasis – 7-8:30pm. Learn about our Endo-Cannabinoid System, phytocannabinoids and hemp oil. There is research on over 250 conditions and cannabidiols. Hemp oil might be the most important supplement to add to your health regimen. Distribution opportunity on the extraordinary “Green Rush.” Free. Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-324-0489. PrimeAndBloom@gmail. com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Inflammation Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Inflammation...you hear the term a lot, but really... what is it? What is going on in the body when

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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.

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Easeful Yoga – 5:00-6:00pm. If you’ve been intrigued by yoga, but we’re intimated by large studios teaching strenuous vinyasa flows, or if you’re a seasoned yogi looking for a fresh perspective, Retreat Studio will ease you into the practice with our intimate space, allowing more personable experience. $10. 1617 Ashely River Road, Suite B, West Ashley. (843) 872-6184. retreatwellnessboutique.com.

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Free Monthly Essential Oils Class – 6-7pm. 1st Tues of the month. Learn Healthy Habits, use Essential oils, Make ‘N’ Take items to use or give away to loved ones, Refreshments served, Recipes and RAFFLES! Free. 1164 Northbridge Rd (West Ashley), Charleston. 843-270-9913. ChiroAnn@ yahoo.com. DrAnnJenkins.com. Yoga for Beginners – 6-7pm. Want an intimate class where you can really learn, while still being able to be yourself? Come flow with us every Tuesday $12, $10 for new yogis. Charleston Holistic Center, 2366 Ashley River Rd, Ste 8, Charleston. (843) 259-8349. CharlestonHolisticCenter.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. Lime and Lotus, 925-F Wappoo Rd, West Ashley. Call to schedule: 843-2142997. LimeAndLotus.com. Weekly 12-Step Support Group – 2-4pm. We hear you. We’ve been there. We care. No RSVP needed. Drop-ins welcome. Cross talk permitted. Dan Gannon and Marsha Blyth lead this group using the Al Anon Workbook and support group dynamics. The workbook can be purchased at bliss or on Amazon. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. DanTheBeachMan@gmail.com. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

saturday Introductory Meditation Class and Guided Meditation with Gong – 9:30- 10:30 am. A onehour class that includes a short lecture describing the meditation style we teach followed by a 20- minute guided meditation with gong. Class is every Sat at 9:30 am (except holiday weekends). Pre-registration is recommended. Please visit our website. Free. 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. (773) 240-3900. 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 – 10:30am-12pm. 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.

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Kundalini Yoga – 6-6:50pm. This class incorporates the practices of breath techniques, movement, hand positions, eye focus, meditation, mantra chanting, and deep relaxation. All are welcome regardless of experience or ability! Facilitator: Sheri “Tej” Thompson. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant.

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thursday 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.

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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: Leigh Wildt. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-345-7061. Leigh@ThriveSC.Life. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

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friday Contra Dance – 7:30 - 9:30pm. The next few contra dances will all take place at Felix Davis Community Center. First and third Fridays, (7/6, 7/20, and 8/3) of every month. No partner needed. No experience needed. Beginners come at 7:30 for a brief overview. $8; Supervised Children under 13, $4, Under 5, Free, 4800 Park Circle, N Charleston. 843-323-9033. kjpenni@gmail.com. CharlestonFolk.weebly.com.

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CHARLESTON COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

1307 Savannah Hwy, West Ashley 843-763-7200 FeelGreatCharleston.com Voted best acupuncturist three years running. We treat most ailments, including stress, pain management, autoimmune issues, infertility, migraines, fatigue, allergies, diabetes and much more. Sliding scale payment option $20-$40 (return visits).

ALTERNATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. PATRICK S. LOVEGROVE Merge Medical Center Mt Pleasant • 843-469-1001 MergeMedicalCenter.com

AMA board-certified MD specializing in family medicine, holistic internal medicine, Antiaging, Chinese medicine, naturopathy. Merge Medical Center … where modern thinking meets natural healing. Services include Primary Care, Weight Loss, Fatigue management, Bioidentical hormones, Colonics, Acupuncture, Massage, Reiki, Chiropractic, IV vitamins, and Bemer therapy.

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beauty consultant YOUR GROOMING GURU

1319 Savannah Hwy, Ste C Charleston (in Artisans Inc Salon) 843-813-1838 YourGroomingGuru.com Your Grooming Guru, Barbara Brant-Williams, is an experienced hair-stylist, makeup artist and certified Organic Color Specialist practicing out of the Artisans Salon. Charleston’s go-to source for hair, makeup and beauty product knowledge. See ad, page 19.

bIOMAGNETIC THERAPY Paula McGuire

Mt Pleasant/Charleston 843-732-0293 • Paula@ireinst.com ireinst.com

Ayurveda EARTHEN APOTHECARY

Jennifer Byrne, MPH, NAMA-Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor 232A Ashley Ave, Charleston • 843-743-8373 Jennifer@EarthenApothecary.com EarthenApothecary.com Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of health and longevity. An Ayurvedic consultation can help you understand your unique constitution and identify how your system manifests imbalances. Individualized dietary, lifestyle and herbal recommendations are tailored to address any current imbalances. Call/email for scheduling.

BioMagnetic Therapy can help create balance, restore vitality within the body and facilitate clearing of viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic infections; allergies; ADD; autism; autoimmune issues; heavy metal and other toxicity; chronic pain; infertility; herpes; MS; among other conditions.

bodywork LOTUS HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Abigail McClam, BA, LMBT 232A Ashley Ave, Charleston 843-724-9807•Abigail@LotusCharleston.com LotusCharleston.com Licensed holistic massage and integrative bodywork practitioner offering massage, aromatherapy, energy healing and breathing techniques to help individuals nurture health, restore balance, manage pain, trauma and injury as they learn to embrace their own body/mind wisdom.

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EUCALYPTUS WELLNESS & ELIXIR BAR 280 W Coleman Blvd, Ste E Mt Pleasant • 843-388-4956 Info@EucalyptusWellness.com EucalyptusWellness.com

We offer the largest selection of CBD Oil products in the Lowcountry. Our staff is trained to answer any of your CBD questions. Store hours Monday thru Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 12-5pm.

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.

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 15.

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.

COACHING 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

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COLON HEALTH A CENTER FOR WELL-BEING

Grass Roots Health Care Since 1991 843-769-6848 ACenterForWellbeing.com Therapeutic Massage, Colon Hydrotherapy, Detox Foot Baths. Healthy Food Choice Coaching, NBCTH-certified and I-ACT members. Offering people a vehicle to help improve their quality of life. Specializing in probiotic education.

CHARLESTON COLONICS

Neda Smith 250 Mathis Ferry Rd, Ste 101, Mt Pleasant 843-469-1001

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Increase energy and concentration, improve digestion, eliminate constipation, jumpstart weight loss, detox and hydrate the body! If we take good care of the bowel, we can have better health. Call for more information and to schedule an

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

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 11.

JAMES SEXTON, DMD, MAGD Please call for appointment: Mt Pleasant • 843-881-1418 Myrtle Beach • 843-293-6700

Holistic, preventive dentistry. Safe removal of mercury fillings since 1975, following IAOMT protocol. Offering anti-aging dentistry and biocompatible materials. See ad, page 25.

eco-cleaning ABOVE & BEYOND CLEANING LLC

family counseling A DEEPER YOU INC.

Dr. Elizabeth E. Castle 3255 Landmark Drive Suite 206 North Charleston 843-767-8759 • adeeperu@gmail.com ADeeperU@gmail.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.

FITNESS SEED OF LIFE COLLECTIVE

Andrew Dean, ISFTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Exercise Therapist 621 Wappoo Rd, Charleston • 843-475-2156 TransformUniversalFitness@yahoo.com HolisticHealthTrainer.com

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.

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HEALTH Energy healing ERIN SIRONA HEALING

517 Savannah Hwy, Charleston 3477426616 • erinsirona@gmail.com Erinsironahealing.com Deeply intuitive support for your well-being and healing. A variety of techniques rooted in Shamanism Reiki, Sound Healing, and other Energy Medicines are facilitated.

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 15.

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KathyJo Higgins CCA CNHP CHS 10597 Dorchester Rd, Suite B Summerville 843 530-0008 • Rosewells12@aol.com Bio-Energetic Scan-What is out of balance in your body? 5 Element Clearing. Foot detox. YLEO. Biomat. Brain-Tap.

SLEEP BETTER SOUTH CAROLINA Dr. Dana Blalock 210 Seven Farms Dr, Ste 103 Daniel Island 843-881-4545 SleepBetterSouthCarolina@gmail.com SleepBetterSouthCarolina.com

Our passion is to improve the quality of life for those suffering with snoring or sleep apnea with a comfortable, custom-fitted oral appliance. See ad, page 20.

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.

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Herbs and Health Foods 119 N Goose Creek Blvd, Ste K Goose Creek • 843-797-3200 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.

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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.

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IDEAL POSTURE & SPINE

Dr. Seth Strauss 757 Long Point Rd, Ste C Mt Pleasant 843-352-9966 Info@PostureAndSpine.com MyCharlestonChiropractic.com We are a unique state-of-the art facility where we help families improve their quality of life when other solutions have failed. See ad, page 23.

HEMP OIL PrimeMyBody Hemp Oil 843-324-0489 PrimeAndBloom@gmail.com Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com

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HOLISTIC ANIMAL HEALING THE ART OF REIKI CHARLESTON Margaret Ravenel 843-304-3364 Margaret@ArtOfReikichs.com ArtOfReickichs.com

Healthy people are happy people. Unwanted weight, indigestion, pain, depression or stress? Offering hair/saliva testing, bioidentical nutrition, essential oils, and chiropractic. Where AWESOME happens!

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY LANCE GARLAND

Charleston Holistic Center 2366 Ashley River Rd, Bldg 8, Charleston 843-225-2024 CharlestonHolisticCenter.com Licensed, full-service counselor specializing in all aspects of anxiety. Certified in Hypnotherapy, EMDR, E F T, P a s t - L i f e R e g r e s s i o n , Mindfulness and Dream Analysis. Whatever you’re experiencing, we can help you find your way to a happier life. See ad, page 13.

Animal reiki, crystal therapy and aromatherapy, Grounding/Earthing, Alpha-Stim (FDA-approved unit for stress relief, pain management, trauma recovery).

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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, page 3.

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, page 11.

NEUROFEEDBACK 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 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.

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

Maureen Donohue 772 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston 843-327-4761 • MDonohue321@gmail.com JotiReiki.com Client-focused, heart-centered joti reiki therapeutic Reiki, Medical Reiki and

Distant Reiki Sessions. Maureen is a Usui Reiki/Master Teacher in practice since 2003. She offers NCBTMB-Approved Workshops Treatments - Classes throughout the U.S. jotireiki.com 843-327-4761

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soul coach WE EMPOWER CONSCIOUSNESS

Dr. Wendy M. Perrell, Certified Soul Coach and Shaman 907-317-2483 • wperrell@wppec.com DrWendyEmpowers.com Meetup: Charleston~Align with Your Soul’s Purpose

Flow Well

Shanna Rivera 877-315-7226, ext 447 Shanna@FlowWell.org FlowWell.org Early detection and alternative prevention. Thermography: radiation-free full body and breast cancer screening. See what you need to work on now to potentially avoid future health issues. See ad, page 17.

Your Soul speaks to me! I channel Archangel Raphael to help you heal fear, guilt, shame, unworthiness and unlovable energy that holds you back from your Soul’s purpose. We provide spiritual tools and practices that enlighten and empower you to enjoy love, wealth, health, joy and balance.

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LAURA GRIFFITH GARLAND

Charleston Holistic Center 2366 Ashley River Rd, Bldg 8, Charleston 843-452-7996 DrLaura.Coach@gmail.com CharlestonReikiAndTarot.com

Johnny Zecopoulos, BSME 843-327-3726 • Johnny@ NoWaterCompares.com NoWaterCompares.info (for filtration) ThisWaterChangesLives.com (for Kangen ionizers) Your one-stop source for cleaner water through NSF/WQA certified filtration and/or healthier water through life-altering devices known as Kangen Water ionizers.

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 27.

ALEXANDER MALLON

Charleston 845-802-6111 • AstrologySpirit@gmail.com AstrologySpirit.com Consultations, Spiritual Coaching and Counseling with a primary focus on a client’s gifts and talents, illuminating natural cycles and phases of growth for individuals and couples. Alexander’s training in Body Centered Gestalt Counseling and Art Therapy, coupled with his Astrological/ Intuitive training powerfully help clients achieve clarity of goal and purpose.

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.

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