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am breathing a grateful sigh of relief as I write this, one week post-Hurricane Florence. I hope you were not too inconvenienced by the storm. I know you join me in sending good thoughts to all those who were affected. How lucky we are here in the Charleston area, with flooding less than an hour away in Conway and other nearby communities. That flooding is still widespread as I write this, some rivers are still cresting, and we are just beginning to get a sense of the widespread devastation. Concerns mount about the environmental impact of the storm, with potential runoff of toxins from hog farms and coal ash basins. I hope this is not a lingering nightmare for our neighbors, and I hope this storm will lead to changes preventing these concerns in the future. Unfortunately, it seems it sometimes takes a crisis to wake us up to making needed changes. We focus on people who work to bring about positive change each October in our Natural Awakenings game-changers issue. This year, we focus on today’s young activists. From organizing marches to running for public office or planting a trillion trees, young people are stepping up more than ever to make their country and world a better place. Their stories inspire me and give me hope; I hope they will do the same for you. Read about them starting on page 14. We also feature chiropractic care each October. Many people think chiropractic care is just used to treat back pain. While spinal manipulation to improve health is important, many chiropractors offer a multifaceted approach that may include other healing modalities, testing and nutrition. Learn more about today’s chiropractors on page 19, and make sure you check out the chiropractors who advertise with us here in Natural Awakenings! The chiropractors in these pages tend to take a more integrative, functional approach. Have a chronic condition you can’t shake? Chiropractic may be your answer. It has definitely helped me reduce migraines and lose some very stubborn weight. Speaking of chronic conditions, we are all aware of the alarming rise in chronic conditions in children such as autism and ADHD. It is estimated that a quarter to a half of all children have a diagnosed chronic condition! The good news is that integrative approaches which identify and address root causes are providing relief, and there are resources like EpidemicAnswers.org that can help parents find the help their children need. Read about them in “Healing our Kids” on page 26. This is just a sample of what’s inside this month. I hope you enjoy this issue and find it time well spent. Wishing you sunny skies and gentle breezes. Happy October,

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Contents 12 EVERYONE FEELS THE BEAT

At The Music Battery

14 YOUTHS STEP UP TO THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

17 DONNA KARAN

on Fashioning Healthful Change

19 MULTIFACETED

CHIROPRACTIC

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

21 INTUITIVE AND

HEALING ARTS GUIDE

22 COACHES CORNER 22 REBOOTING LIBIDO

Exercise Rekindles Desire

24 THE RISE OF

BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA

Places that Encourage Healthy Living

25 WHAT DID YOU DO

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

spotlight 17 wise words 19 healing ways

22 fit body 24 green living 25 inspiration 26 healthy kids 28 natural pet 30 calendar 32 classifieds 33 resource guide October 2018

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Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Isle of Palms Connector run to benefit Center Now Offering Child Abuse Prevention and Healing he 23rd annual Isle of Palms ConnecAccess Bars

arrie Bossinger is conducting Access Bars sessions by appointment at Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, in Summerville. She says, “The Access Bars are 32 bars of energy that run through and around your head that connect to different aspects of your life. We call all of the points we touch when using this modality ‘The Bars’.” A single Bars session is $100 and discount packages are available. “The initial session may run up to 90 minutes, but most often will be roughly 60 minutes. You will be comfortably relaxed on a massage table. Most fall asleep fairly quickly. What a beautiful way to clear out past limiting beliefs (known or unknown) and experience healing,” advises Bossinger. The underlying principle is that the Bars store the electromagnetic component of all the thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions and beliefs that we have ever had about anything. There are Bars for healing, body, control, awareness, creativity, power, aging, sex and money. Location: 103B Harth Place, Summerville, SC. For appointments and more information, call 843-501-1757 or visit SaltOasisCharleston.com. See ad, page 25.

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tor Run, a nonprofit 5K and 10K race for the healing and prevention of child abuse in Charleston, will take place October 6. The race will start at 8 a.m. at a designated point on Palm Boulevard, turning left onto the Isle of Palms connector at the light and over the intracoastal waterway. At the halfway point, the 5K runners and walkers will go around the barriers and water stations and race to the finish back on the island on JC Long Boulevard. The 10K runners will continue the full length of the connector just into the town of Mount Pleasant, to be guided through the turnaround near the entrance to Seaside Farms at marked halfway barriers and water stations. They will finish the second half of the race by running straight back over the connector to join everyone on JC Long Boulevard at the awards and after-race party at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age/gender group, along with live music, a complimentary beer garden, kid’s entertainment and a chance to meet sponsors, volunteers and neighbors. For more information, fees and registration, visit ioprun.com/register.

October Zenful Retreats with Gypsy Spirit

ypsy Spirit, in Charleston, has assembled some of Charleston’s finest practitioners every Tuesday during the month for a two-hour October Zenful Retreat to assist participants in becoming centered in mind, body and spirit. October 9: Mary Dellucci with “Down To The Bones” providing helpful insight, followed by Gypsy Sprit with a Crystal Balance session using crystals and essential oils. Oct 16: Gypsy Sprit leads a relaxing personal guided Mahatma Energy Meditation, followed by an energizing Ayurveda Kansa Body Massage enhanced with a Black Mud Rock Face Mask provided by Ayurvedic practitioner Shawna Jamieson. The evening concludes with an Angel Oracle Card reading from Gypsy Spirit. October 23: James Himm-Mitchell will provide tarot readings, followed by a crystal healing and balance session from Gypsy Spirit. October 30: Tina Kinney Clark with Connecting To The Other Side using reiki and mediumship followed by a 9past-life and tarot reading from Gyspy Spirit. Location: 102 Wappoo Creek Dr., Ste. 7. For more information call 843-575-9243 or visit GypsySpiritCharleston.com. See listing, page 36.

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Pre-Halloween Fun at Harvest Festival

he City of North Charleston’s Harvest Festival and Block Party will take place 4 to 7 p.m., October 20, featuring live musical performances, costume contests, trick-or-treat on the street from 4 to 6 p.m., a pop-up pumpkin patch, children’s activities, crafts, carnival games, face painting, interactive drumming and inflatables, as well as an artist market showcasing fine art and crafts by local makers. The fall festivities take place in the Olde Village of North Charleston, located on East Montague Avenue, near Park Circle; the street will close to vehicular traffic from Jenkins Avenue to Virginia Avenue at 2 p.m. and remain closed for the duration of the event. The celebration includes live music on two stages, and many of the restaurants in the Olde Village will offer food and drink specials. The contests are free to enter and prizes will be furnished by the North Charleston Recreation Department, merchants of the North Charleston Olde Village and Park Pets. Participants for all contests should be prepared to line up for judging at 5:45 p.m. for the contests to take place at 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 843-7405854 or visit Tinyurl.com/NorthCharlestonHarvest.

Modern Acupuncture Opens in Mount Pleasant

odern Acupuncture, the world’s first franchise to make the natural health and cosmetic benefits of acupuncture accessible and affordable, has opened a Belle Hall Shopping Center location at 608-G Long Point Road, in Mount Pleasant. It is the 22nd location nationwide and the first in South Carolina. They are offering a complimentary first visit through the end of November. Modern Acupuncture offers an enhanced acupuncture experience that utilizes needle therapy on nodes to increase blood flow, but unlike traditional acupuncture, does not require the removal of any clothing to access full-body health. The 1,200-square-foot clinic has eight zero-gravity acupuncture chairs located in the Zen Den, a relaxing retreat where traditional and cosmetic acupuncture is performed. Acupuncture can successfully treat hypertension, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, allergies, insomnia, migraines and a host of other conditions. Acupuncture is administered by licensed acupuncturists who have been certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine after completing a three-year masters degree from an accredited school. Sessions are typically 30 minutes or less, and walk-ins are always welcome. Guests leave with a customized treatment plan and a complimentary handcrafted organic tea blend. For appointments and more information, call 843-732-4650 or visit ModernAcupuncture.com/SC001.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at dosesÂ requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga. A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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Calorie Restriction Slows Aging Thirtyseven healthy, nonobese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity.

Vitamin D Supplements Ease Irritable Bowels Oncology researchers from the University of Sheffield, in the UK, report that people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D. In a review of research, they found that supplemental vitamin D tends to ease associated symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, and improve quality of life.

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Ivory Outlawed

UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline. As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.” Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking. The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available. In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group. Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed. FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons. AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy. Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

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Oil Giant to Invest in Renewable Energies Project

Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.” Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century. According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia produces 13 percent of the world’s oil and currently obtains 60 percent of its electric energy from petroleum.

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Turtle Turnaround Hatchlings Return to Mumbai Beach After 20 Years

At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankledeep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress. For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution. Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25-year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.” October 2018

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usic Battery provides homework help and makes music accessible to underserved youth. Their nonprofit mission is to provide the tools, facilities, support and performance opportunities to achieve students’ personal goals. The Music Battery after-school drumline and strings program, in association with the North Charleston Pops, operate at Hursey Elementary, in North Charleston, but they have also served other schools in Charleston County. Music Battery aims to give the kids something positive to do after school and also teaches discipline, respect and camaraderie. The program was founded in 2012 by Kris Manning and Braeden Kersner, co-owners of the Black Tie Music Academy, who shared a passion for spreading their love of music to kids

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that might not otherwise have a chance to partake in a group ensemble. Music Battery is a free program. They perform all over Charleston all year long and donations are always welcome. The activity begins with tutoring to complete each student’s school homework assignments. Then, they migrate to the practice room to warm up with calisthenics and marching drills. Students are given instruction in rhythm and music and are assigned to a section in the drumline to learn how to care for and play their instrument, as well as the discipline and responsibility required to participate in a drum unit. Kersner is a former Clark County School District teacher with experience in Title I schools. He knew the challenges the kids faced and wanted to do something to help. Manning has more than 30 years of playing experience in the musical field and 20 years of experience in business. She also has an extensive background in creating events and marketing strategies to benefit nonprofit organizations. Parents and community members are always welcome at our rehearsals and performances. Kersner explains, “We have seen kids bring failing grades up! We’ve seen incredibly positive behavior changes. We’ve had grandparents and parents call us in tears talking about how their child is proud to be part of an organized and disciplined group, and how it helps to bring the best out of them.” For more information, email Braeden@ BlackTieMusicAcademy.com or visit TheMusicBattery.com. Jennifer Iamele Savage is a transformational empowerment coach and secondary Montessori educator. For more information, visit InspirationAndBliss.com.

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Running for Governor

Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics. Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office. 14

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Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C. She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor. “Within our current political climate, it is

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?” In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives. In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work. A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

Zero Waste

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items. “I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

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Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers

global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel. A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field

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Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme. Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Bei16

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Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change. Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice. Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands. It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon

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reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions. Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore, Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing. This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin. At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all. Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

jing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old. Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future. “Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change by April Thompson

s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care. Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president. Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products. UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness. The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer. Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime

Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues. My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

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communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care. The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together. Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education. Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. 18

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition. Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,

obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.” Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate. There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

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ally integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially non- functional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attention-deficit disorders. Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments. Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional

medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health. “Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, multimedia artist and author of books in the spirituality and alternative health genres. She lives in Hawley, PA. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. “Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants. “Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

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The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel

Exercises to Stoke Sexy 5 Yoga Poses to Increase Sex Drive Tinyurl.com/YogaPoses4SexDrive Yoga to Increase Sexual Energy - 25-minute yoga class Tinyurl.com/YogaClass4Libido Sexual Health and Heart Disease interview with Dr. Jeffry Life Tinyurl.com/SexAndHeartHealth anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!” Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

Strength Training and Yoga

Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour. In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.” According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.” No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America Places that Encourage Healthy Living by Avery Mack

an Buettner’s book The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest launched a movement a decade ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness,

The Blue Zones Solution and Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved well-being of residents.

“Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.” The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy. Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticide-free food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes. Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains. “Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends. Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself

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Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice. “Over the last eight years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.” The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity. “We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.” He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.” Publisher’s Note: Charleston may become the 43rd Blue Zone city, the first in the southeast outside of Florida. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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What Did You Do Once You Knew? by Drew Dellinger

It’s 3:23 in the morning and I’m awake because my great-great grandchildren won’t let me sleep my great-great grandchildren ask me in dreams What did you do while the planet was plundered? What did you do when the Earth was unraveling? Surely you did something when the seasons started failing?

As the mammals, reptiles and birds were all dying? Did you fill the streets with protest when democracy was stolen? What did you do once you knew? Excerpted from Love Letter to the Milky Way, by Drew Dellinger. White Cloud Press, 2011. Reprinted with permission.

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Healing Our Kids Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions by Ronica A. O’Hara

he statistics are startling—as many as a quarter to one half of American children now have a diagnosed chronic condition, according to studies that include one in Academic Pediatrics

that includes obesity. Over the last few decades, the number of children with asthma has tripled to affect one in eight; those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have doubled to one in

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors. “Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD,

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10; and autism diagnoses have increased at least 10-fold, to affect one in 50 (one in 31 boys). “It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

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More Help for Healing EWG.org – the go-to website of the Environmental Working Group for information about toxicity in food, products and the environment Why It Matters – video accounts from doctors; parents and recovered children; DocumentingHope.com Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s diet to nutrient-dense, additive-free foods and supplements for gut and brain health; employ allergy testing and elimination, detoxification and behavioral and physical therapies; vet household contaminants; target medications like antifungals and antiinflammatories; and use homeopathy and acupuncture.

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.” O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!”

After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”. Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California. Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving. By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports. “He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids. “We want to show parents that there’s hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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“Once you have addressed the root causes, you can optimize healing by using the additional integrative modalities to help prevent chronic illnesses now and in years to come,” explains family physician Madiha Saeed, of Naperville, Illinois, author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease. The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert. Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center. At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor. Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

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Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines.com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.” Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

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these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options. At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care. Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA. Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs. One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a human-only funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says. The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for biocremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier. “It’s my favorite story.” “The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas. Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area. Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Indigenous Wisdom and Pottery – Oct 2-19. 11am-2pm. Participants will share the ancient wisdom, while learning ways of relating to the natural world with greater reverence. They will experience prayer lodge and spirit quest, and will hand-build earthen vessels, firing them with natural materials. No experience needed. $900. 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843-382-9777. Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org. Holy Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience Holy Yoga with Carolyn Burson. All levels welcome to participate. $10. Ideal Posture & Spine, 757 Long Point Rd, Ste C, Mt Pleasant. 843-3529966. For more info or to register, contact: Wellness@PostureAndSpine.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Self Awareness Workshop – 6-8pm. The first 4 Wednesdays of October. Unity of Charleston 4-week class with Elizabeth Cain, LUT (Licensed Unity Teacher). How to be present...really present with yourself. Based on books In the Flow by Eric Butterworth and Conscious Living by Gay Hendricks. $10 per class donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn. com. Unitychs.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Spirit Quest – Oct 5-7. 7pm, Fri thru 1pm, Sun. By being open to what the Spirit is awakening in their lives, participants will experience something that is deeply prayerful and insightful. The sevenhour quest and prayer lodge are integral parts of the experience. $200. Springbank Retreat, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843-382-9777. Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org. Contra Dance – 7:30-10:30pm. Contra Dance is a beginner friendly dance with a caller. Beginners welcome and no partner needed. (Partner swapping is encouraged). Live music provided by Tea & Whiskey. $8. Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Cir, N Charleston. CharlestonFolk.Weebly.com.

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and depression. Learn Life Options Dialogues to uncover our deepest beliefs for meaningful change. Donation. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn. com. Unitychs.org. Ask The Medium Q&A – 1-2:30pm. What is Mediumship? How does it work? Can I really contact a loved one that has passed? Come with an open heart and mind. Ruth will answer all your questions. Free. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757.

special event October Zenful Retreat, w/Gypsy Spirit & Friends 2 enchanting hours of Zenful luxury each week created to pamper your mind, body & spirit

Tues Oct. 2nd: Follow YOUR Yellow Brick Road w/ Gypsy Spirit Past Life & Map Reading, followed with a Crystal Healing & Balance w/ Essential Oils

Tues Oct. 9th: Down To The Bones w/ Mary Dellucci

A Bone Reading w/ Mary Dellucci, followed with a Crystal Healing & Balance w/ Essential Oils by Gypsy Spirit

Tues Oct. 16th: Kansa Massage & Mud Magic w/ Shawna Jamison AHC Start with a private mahatma energy meditation, then experience the magical massage of the Kansa Wand & Black Rock Mud Mask, ending with an Angel reading.

Tues Oct. 23rd: James Himm Mitchell In The House

Get an amazing Tarot reading with well-known James Himm Mitchell, followed with a Crystal Healing & Balance w/ Essential Oils by Gypsy Spirit

Tues Oct. 30th: Connecting with The Other Side

Immerse yourself with a full hour of Reiki & hear from loved ones from the other side with Reiki Master & Medium Tina Kinney Clark, followed with a past life & tarot reading with Gypsy Spirit.

Reiki Level 2 – Oct 6-7. 10am-5pm. Join Maureen with Joti Reiki on a deeper exploration of Reiki as we dive into the Level II symbols, Distant Healing and the Chakra System. Class includes a comprehensive manual, Level II attunement and beautiful certificate. Register by 10/1. Prerequisite Level I. 12 CEU class. $355. Joti Reiki, 772 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-327-4761. Maureen@JotiReiki. com. JotiReiki.com.

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The Power of Choice Workshop –11am-1pm. First Saturday of each month. 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

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might be the most important supplement you 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. 843-847-1927. PrimeAndBloom@gmail.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com. Exploring 21st Century Priestesshood – 7-8:30pm. An open-hearted discussion about what it means to be a priestess in a very modern world. Priestesshood is about service to...others, yourself, the world and the Divine. This practices offers praise and thanksgiving for the blessings we already have. Facilitator: Sarah Familar-Ragsdale. Free. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. blissSpiritualCo-Op.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Holy Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience Holy Yoga with Carolyn Burson. All levels welcome to participate. $10. Ideal Posture & Spine, 757 Long Point Rd, Ste C, Mt Pleasant. 843-352-9966. For more info or to register contact: Wellness@ PostureAndSpine.com. Paint Your Mermaid (Intuitive Art Class) – 6:308:30pm. Deep inside the mysteries of the ocean, there are magical souls of the sea. No experience is necessary, just a desire to have some playful fun with paint. Everyone’s painting will look differently from the others, as everyone’s soul is unique. All materials provided. $35 per person. Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 The Ideal Way for A Proper Detox – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn how to do a proper detox. Join Dr. Strauss and Carolyn to prepare for a 10 Day Detox. Discussion to include: what to expect, how to plan, the benefits and the outcomes. Free. Ideal Posture & Spine, 757 Long Point Rd, Ste C, Mt Pleasant. 843-352-9966. For more info or to register contact: Wellness@ PostureAndSpine.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 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. Special guest leaders offering additional zikr workshop in the afternoon. No experience needed. Donation. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn. com. Unitychs.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 The Astrology of Love, Passion and Attraction – 1-3pm. Join us for an amazing experience of astrological chartwork and ‘cosmic attraction’, with a special focus on your astrological indicators of Love, Passion and Romance shown in your birthchart. Pre-register to hold your space as seating is limited for this intimate experience. $67 in advance, $77 day of. Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com.

Wednesday, October 17 Film: The Doctor from India – 7:30pm. Huna Veda is proud to host a premier screening of this film which is a meditative and immersive portrait of the life and work of Dr. Vasant Lad, the holistic

health pioneer who first brought the ancient medical practice of Ayurveda from India to the west in the late 1970’s. Reserve your tickets exclusively at Gather.us/s/24769. Regal Palmetto Grande Stadium 16 in Mount Pleasant.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 12-Step Retreat for Women and Men – Oct 19-21. 7pm, Fri thru 1pm, Sun. This retreat will explore Native spirituality and tradition as one of the many ways to connect with one’s higher power. Experiences will include sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming, and sacred pipe. $195. Springbank Retreat, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843382-9777. Springbank@SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Mind Body Spirit Fall Fling Festival – 10am-3pm. Come and wander through a parking lot full of health and wellness vendors. Learn different ways to improve your mind, body and spirit. Free. Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com. Acro Yoga – 11:30am-1pm. A mixture of yoga acrobatics and Thai massage in one. Practice includes a warmup, a few drills and some basic moves. All skill levels welcome; come enjoy yourself and be willing to give and receive. Facilitator: Jermain Singleton. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-Op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. blissSpiritualCo-Op.org. What is Spiritual Hypnotherapy? – 1-2pm. Enjoy this discussion by Kayla, where she will educate you on Quantum Healing, Introspective and Beyond Quantum Healing Hypnosis. What is it? How does it work? Who should do it? How often should you have a session? Event is during the Wellness Fair. Free. Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com. Reiki Level 2 – Oct 20-21. 10am-5pm. Join Maureen with Joti Reiki on a deeper exploration of Reiki as we dive into the Level II symbols, Distant Healing and the Chakra System. Class includes a comprehensive manual, Level II attunement and beautiful certificate. Register by 10/15. Prerequisite Level I. 12 CEU class. $355. Joti Reiki, 772 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-327-4761. Maureen@ JotiReiki.com. JotiReiki.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Race and Culture Film Series – 1-2:30pm. At Unity of Charleston view a meaningful film. Discussion follows to understand the history of America and how it has shaped the way we live. Every 3rd Sunday each month 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. Basketry: Weaving Balance and Beauty – Oct 21-24. 7pm, Sun thru 4pm, Wed. Participants will enjoy the contemplative art of basketry. Woven into the schedule will be time for personal reflection and communal prayer. No experience necessary. Materials provided. $350. Springbank Retreat, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843382-9777. Springbank@SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Inflammation Workshop – 6-8pm. Complimentary dinner served. Trauma, toxins, thoughts, food sensitivities, bacteria and hormones - all lead to inflammation and have an affect on your daily life. What is going on in your body? How do we at Ideal Posture and Spine help you heal naturally? Live better, the wellness way. Free. Ideal Posture & Spine, 757 Long Point Rd, Ste C, Mt Pleasant. 843-352-9966. Wellness@PostureAndSpine.com.

Our Christian Faith: A Challenge for Our Times – Nov 9-11. 7pm, Fri thru 1pm, Sun. Participants will reflect on transformation that invites itself into their lives and their faith, as life events awaken them to the opportunity to newly see their connection to what is holy and divine, transcending what divides them. $290. Springbank Retreat, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843-382-9777. Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Healing with Singing Bowls –7-8:20pm. Healing begins with consciousness and crystal bowls help quiet the body so the mind steps in and begins the healing process. This process removes the negativity in the physiology and allowing the mind to be a clear reflection of pure consciousness. Facilitator: Linda LeShay. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-Op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Linda.Leshay@gmail.com. blissSpiritualCo-Op.org. Cannabidiol Hemp Oil Info, Tasting and Business Opportunity 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 you add to your health regimen. Distribution opportunity will also be presented on the extraordinary “Green Rush.” Free. Salt Oasis Spa & Wellness Center, 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-3240489. PrimeAndBloom@gmail.com. Bloom1. PrimeMyBody.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Charleston Theosophical Study Center – 4-5:50pm. This metatphysical study group meeting for Oct 27 is cancelled for this month. Meetings will resume Nov 24. We meet the last Saturday of each month. The public is invited to attend in the study of reincarnation, karma and life after death including other metaphysical subjects. Free. Otranto Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Rd, N Charleston. 843-899-0619. JoanHaye61@yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Painting for the Non-Painter – Oct 30- Nov 1.1pm, Tues thru 4pm, Thurs. Participants are invited to explore untapped creativity and possibilities with watercolors in a fun, loving environment. All levels of painters welcome. Art experience not needed. $325. Springbank Retreat, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843-382-9777. Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org.

plan ahead FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Reiki Master Class – Nov 2-4. 5-8pm, Fri and 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun. This class only comes around twice a year. Registration now open. Reiki Master Level 3 is a three-day intensive designed for you to delve deeply into the consciousness of Reiki and your inner most Self. Prerequisite Reiki Levels 1 and 2. 15 CEU. $555. Joti Reiki, 772 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-327-4761. Maureen@JotiReiki.com. JotiReiki.com.

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sunday Unity of Charleston Services – 9:30 & 11:15am. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. Unitychs.org. Unity of Mt Pleasant – 10-11am. Unity is a Positive Path for Spiritual Living. We lovingly welcome people of all faiths and inspire them to live with Passion. Free. Unity of Mt Pleasant, 1470 Ben Sawyer, #7, Mt Pleasant. 843-814-1322. lleshay@ comcast.net. Intensive Tarot Workshop Series – 10am-12pm. Learn a quick and easy way to read the system of Tarot without having to memorize the meaning of each card. This is a hands-on workshop and requires a tarot deck. Students can either bring their own or buy on site. $20 per class/6 weeks. 1418 Remount Rd, Ste A, North Charleston. 843-285-6292. Info@ ThirdEyeLounge.com. ThirdEyeLounge.com. New Spirit Books & Gifts – 10:30am-1pm. Spiritual, metaphysical and inspirational books, crystals, incense, tarot/oracle cards. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. NewSpiritbg@gmail.com.

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

tuesday Guided Visualization + Meditation Class – 5:406:30pm. Learn the rudiments of visualization, a technique proven to yield positive results. See in mind what you desire and then your vision is fulfilled in real life. Instructor Andrew Shykofsky will provide some teaching followed by a guided visualization session lasting about 20 minutes. $10. 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-641-7663. Andrew@ MeditateCenter.com. MeditateCenter.com. Living and Wellness Class – 6-7pm. 1st Tues of the month. Learn Healthy Habits. Call to find out the topic of the month. Free. 1164 Northbridge Rd (West Ashley), Charleston. 843-270-9913. ChiroAnn@ yahoo.com. DrAnnJenkins.com.

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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. Wellness Wednesdays – 6-7pm. Explore topics including how to read labels and understand ingredients, reduce wrinkles, making changes to reduce your intake of sugar, eating the right

amount and kinds of proteins and aging with vitality and wellness. Facilitator: Christina Stevenson. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-Op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. SynergySkin360@outlook.com. blissSpiritualCo-Op.org. Gong Meditation with Some Spoken Guidance – 6:30-7pm. Join us for a Gong Bath. Ongoing Wed meditation lasts about 20 minutes. Instructor Andrew Shykofsky will provide some guidance and the remainder of the meditation will include the soothing and powerful tones of the temple gong. Beginners welcome. Free. 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-641-7663. Andrew@MeditateCenter.com. MeditateCenter.com.

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. 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. Facilita-

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friday Contra Dance – 7:30-10:30pm. This community dance is beginner friendly and fun for all ages. 1st and 3rd Fridays every month. Come at 7:30pm for the beginner’s lesson. September 7 at Advent Lutheran . October 5 at Felix Davis Community Center. $8; supervised children under 13, $4; under 5, free. Advent Lutheran: 3347 Rivers Ave, N Charleston. Felix Davis: 4800 Park Cir, N Charleston. CharlestonFolk.weebly.com.

saturday Introductory Meditation Class – 9:30-10:30am. A one-hour introductory meditation class and guided meditation (20 minutes) with the gong. Instructor Andrew Shykofsky provides a teaching on the basis and benefits of western meditation practices and then the class meditates together. Free. 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-641-7663. Andrew@ MeditateCenter.com. MeditateCenter.com. Compost Daze – 10am-2pm. Compost Rangers Compost Daze volunteer monthly workday every 2nd Sat of the month. Location will vary, so follow Compost Rangers on Facebook or visit CompostRangers.org and sign up for email reminders. Simply Meditate – 10:30am-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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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.

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.

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bIOMAGNETIC THERAPY Paula McGuire

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

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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

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COLUCCI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

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

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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.

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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.

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

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DELITE DENTAL

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

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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 Specialized in the Fundamental Movements of the Body and the Natural Laws in Nutrition. Interested in the 8 Fundamental Movements of Exercise and the Natural Laws of Nutrition? Classes and Programs available now! Call Today!

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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.

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.

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HOLISTIC CENTER CHARLESTON HEALTH

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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.

INTEGRATED MEDICINE BACK2HEALTH

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INTUITIVE GUIDANCE CAROL COTTRELL, SPIRITUAL MEDIUM

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NATURAL HEALTH HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY LANCE GARLAND

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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 15.

Sunset Beach Breath Room

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NUTRITIONIST JANA DAVIS, MS, RD, CDE

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SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH LAURA GRIFFITH GARLAND

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soul coach WE EMPOWER CONSCIOUSNESS

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