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n April 22, eco-conscious citizens will come together again in communities across the country to celebrate Earth Day and work for the planet’s healthy, sustainable future. This year, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is asking people to join its Protect Our Species campaign to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem and the current threats faced by many of them. The nonprofit cites that the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction in 60 million years because of human activity, including climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides. But the good news, EDN says, is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now. This will necessitate a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders and scientists that demands immediate action. EDN is asking people to advocate for government policies that protect species and their habitats, and to continue to build on the worldwide efforts that embrace the value of nature. It is also asking people to undertake such individual actions as adopting a plant-based diet and stopping pesticide and herbicide use. More information, including teach-in toolkits and facts on threatened species, from whales to insects, can be found at EarthDay.org. Here is how you can participate and celebrate Earth Day 2019.

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College of Charleston Sustainability Week April 8-12 Film screenings, panel discussions, clothing swaps, a farmers’ market, skill shares, music and more. Most events are free. Incluza-Palooza, part variety show and part community action event, celebrating unity and diversity is also part of Sustainability Week this year. Location: College of Charleston campus. Sustainability.cofc.edu. The Medical University of South Carolina Earth Day and Local Food Fest April 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food trucks, door prizes, farmers, artists, green businesses, environmental advocates, live music and more. Admission is free and more than 90 percent of the produce and 100 percent of the meat products served are sourced locally. Location: MUSC Horseshoe. The Earth Day Echoes Festival April 27, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams of community volunteers will be working on Earth Day projects all over Summerville. There will also be free samples, games, and information. Local eco heroes nominated by the community will be recognized for their efforts to make every day Earth Day. Location: Azalea Park and the Cuthbert Center, in Summeville. For more information, visit Summerville Clean Team on Facebook.

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Contents 13 HIKE IT BABY! 14 POWER SWITCH

Taking a Home Off the Grid

17 THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

18 COACHES CORNER 18 INTO THE WOODS Hiking for Health and Happiness

20 NATIVE INTELLIGENCE

Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

22 LOVING NATURE

Outdoor Adventures for Kids

24 BRINGING UP KITTY

Get Off on the Right Paw

26 INTUITIVE AND

HEALING ARTS GUIDE

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April 2019

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Affordable Integrative Health Care

Good Things Come in Small Packages

r. Penni Vachon, APRN, with Lowcountry Wellness Center, is offering integrative primary care using the direct primary care (DPC) model, a membership-based system that removes the insurance company from the patient-provider relationship. Under DPC, Vachon is able to spend extra time with her patients and see most of them the same or next day. DPC includes an annual physical and wholesale pricing on most services. Patients are able to access her via text, cell phone and email any time they need her. Lowcountry Wellness Center is currently accepting new patients 13 and up. Vachon, is a board certified adult primary care nurse practitioner. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing with a specialty in adult nurse practitioner in 2010. In 2017, she added Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Vachon is also a certified limited radiographer with chiropractic. In practice since 2011, she opened Lowcountry Wellness Center in 2017 to offer a more natural treatment plan for her patients.

he eighth annual Charleston Honeybee Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 7, at Cinebarre. There will be live music by the V-Tones, free honey tasting, honey cotton candy, live honeybees on display, honey-inspired foods, kid-friendly games and bee-related merchandise. Attendees can learn more about these vital pollinators from educational displays, guest speakers and other experts. The South Carolina Beekeepers Association is a completely volunteer organization comprised of members and one of the largest honeybee associations in the state. Location: 963 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. For more information, visit CharlestonBees.org.

Sharing Is Caring

library of things is a community sharing depot for commonly needed, but not often used or easily stored items. Anne Herford is starting a crowdfunding campaign for a Charleston Library of Things for launch in late spring online. She says, “As the sharing economy takes root and the community landscape of Charleston continues to grow and change, it feels like the right time to bring this concept to the area.” The mission is to alleviate the burden of ownership, foster community relations and lessen the impact of waste on our environment for a community that embodies the concept of the sharing economy. By sharing both our tools and our experience with others, we strengthen our community. Our hope is to enrich and build the lives of residents by empowering them to reach their fullest potential. Herford recalls, “The Charleston Library of Things was born out of the frustration of wanting to get projects done around the house and not wanting to buy and store tools that I may never use again. There are a few hundred tool sharing libraries and libraries of things around the globe, and the concept is really starting to take off.” For more information, visit chslot.com.

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Location: 483 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Ste. 201, Charleston. For appointments and more information, call 843-793-1353, Info@Lowcountry-Wellness.com or visit LowCountryWellness.com.

Charleston Outdoor Fest for the Whole Family

he Charleston Outdoor Fest at James Island County Park, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 13, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 14, includes canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, slacklining, mountain biking, archery, disc golf, live music and more. Both devoted outdoor sporting enthusiasts and beginners will find the perfect fit for fun and fitness. The Try It Pass offers full access to all the festival has to offer, including the archery range, a bike obstacle course, a mountain bike short track, Challenge Zone activities, disc golf, climbing and slacklining. It also includes demo sea kayaks, SUPs and canoes. A vendor village and live music from local bands is free with regular park admission. A Cardboard Canoe Race will take place at 11:30 a.m., April 14, for young master boat builders and their families. All the necessary supplies are included to make a seaworthy vessel to paddle around the lake. Registration is available onsite, and the race is free with a Try It Pass. Admission is $2 or free for Gold Pass members. A Try It Pass is $10. Children 12 and under are $8 with an accompanying adult pass.

Hemp Is In the Air

he Charleston Hemp Company will host the 2019 Charleston Hemp Fest outdoor music festival on their Ridgeville farm on April 20. There will be live music from local bands throughout the day, along with food, beer and wine for purchase, including a collaboration CBD-infused beer from Fatty’s Beer Works. Participants can also enjoy tours of Charleston Hemp Company, food trucks, a beer garden, a vendor village with local arts, crafts and goods, kids’ zone and more. Licensed doctors will be on hand to discuss the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). The Lowcountry Hemp Festival will take place at The Barrel, on Folly Beach, from 2 to 9 p.m. the same day. Education will comprise a large part of the festival because many people don’t realize that CBD and hemp are both completely legal. Any donations go to Lowcountry NORML, a nonprofit organization fighting for the reform of cannabis/hemp laws in South Carolina. There will be live music, food trucks, a DJ, raffles and a host of local vendors. Locations: 4060 Hwy 17 S., Ridgeville; 1859 Folly Rd., Charleston.

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Dance the Enneagram

tephaney Abilon and Ashima Kahrs, of AoK Productions, will present Dancing the Enneagram, with visiting actor, dancer and trainer Kate Finlayson, from noon to 5 p.m., April 6, at Academy of Dance Arts. Attendees will learn about the nine basic personality types of the Enneagram; move the nine personalities through their body using Enneamotion Techniques and Nia’s nine basic movement forms; and recognize inner patterns that govern outer behaviors. No experience is necessary. Finlayson has studied the Enneagram since 2014, including with Russ Hudson at the Enneagram Institute for more than three years. She is certified in Andrea Isaac’s Enneamotion and is a Nia first-degree black belt. She has been on the Nia training faculty since 2012. Admission is $125. Location: 1510B Hwy. 17 Bypass, Mt. Pleasant. For more information, call 917-587-3139, email AOKCharleston@gmail.com or visit NiaNow.com/niasite/Charleston.

Mirabai Starr Retreat Reveals a Fierce and Tender Wisdom

he Sophia Institute will host Mirabai Starr for two events in May. In a lecture, Wild Mercy: Wisdom of the Feminine, on May 3. Starr shares about the feminine mystic as one that gathers the pain of the world into her arms and transmutes it with “wild mercy”—a merging of fierce courage with the unstoppable forces of forgiveness, compassion and love. She is needed now more than ever. From Dark Night to Transformation, a workshop on May 4, draws on wisdom traditions and insights arising from Starr’s own poignant journey to explore the catalysts for transformation in our lives—bridging contemplative life and compassionate service, cultivating an inner relationship with the Beloved and expressing that intimacy in community, exploring the transformational power of loss and darkness and the longing for the sacred. Starr has written extensively on the mystics and the unifying teachings at the heart of all spiritual paths, with a gift for making timeless wisdom accessible to contemporary seekers. Cost is $25 in advance/$35 at the door for the lecture; $250 for the full retreat, including lecture. Location: Lance Hall, 150 Meeting St., Charleston. Register at Tinyurl.com/ MirabaiStarrRegistration. For more information, visit MirabaiStarr.com.

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The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with antiinflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

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Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new doubleblind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts. Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility. 8

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugar-sweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.

Probiotics Ease Bipolar Disorder Research on 66 patients with bipolar disorder found that patients receiving probiotic supplements were three times less likely to be rehospitalized than those given a placebo. The study from the Sheppard Pratt Health System, in Baltimore, gave half of discharged patients a placebo and the other half a capsule containing two probiotics, Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). Within 26 weeks, 24 of the 33 people that received the placebo returned to the hospital, but only eight of the 33 on probiotics were readmitted. The probiotic treatment was especially effective for those experiencing considerable inflammation, say researchers.

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Stress May Be Worse in the Evening Acute, late-day stress may be harder on our bodies, say researchers at Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hokkaido University. They measured the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in 27 young, healthy volunteers, and then put them through 15 minutes of stressful events that included making a speech and doing mental math. Half of the volunteers were tested two hours after awakening, the other group 10 hours after awakening. The subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; levels of cortisol, which helps provide the body with energy in the face of a perceived need for fight or flight, rose strongly in the morning, but not in the evening, suggesting that the human body is more equipped to deal with stress early in the day and becomes more vulnerable later.

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Creating a Healthy Weight and an Optimal Life

Drink Antioxidant Water for the Ultimate in Nutrition

Many have dieted in the past and been unsuccessful. Almost nine of 10 people fail in their dieting goals. Counting calories or points and losing muscle mass, along with fat, low-carb, low-fat dieting, actually creates more weight to lose, more frustration, lower energy and decreased self-esteem. Learning how to replace the habits of disease with habits of health produces the results those struggling with overweight and obesity so desperately want and need. As we live habits of health, we create health, energy and positive self-esteem. If we live habits of disease, we most likely create disease. This can show up as overweight/obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, depression, reflux, IBS and/or cancer. But we can begin to transform our lives and health as soon as we add habits of health that simply crowd out the habits of disease. We want to spend quiet time to move from fear (mental activity such as frustration, overwhelm and anxiety) to the heart (feelings of appreciation, care and compassion). Then, focus on why we want to create optimal health and well-being, what we want to accomplish that better health will support us to achieve, which activities we want to engage in and how being healthier will affect our relationships. Concentrating on what we want to create, versus get rid of, inspires us to not only begin our journey to optimal health, but also to succeed. It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, one healthy habit at a time.

Consuming one glass of Kangen brand alkaline water is like eating 1,000 blueberries for maintaining a healthy, chemically balanced system. Many people do not realize that the water we drink is more important than food. Our body is made of 75 percent water. We are capable of going without food for 30 days, but can only last three or four days without water. Our blood is supposed to be at 7.36 pH – slightly alkaline. When we eat acidic foods, get stressed and drink alcohol, our system can become overly acidic. Our bodies then use alkaline buffers such as calcium, magnesium and potassium from our muscles and bones to keep the blood neutral. Over time, the body can break down, showing signs of aging such as wrinkles, lack of flexibility, loss of memory, low energy, lower immune system, digestive problems and inflammation. Almost every disease and disorder is associated with inflammation, which is caused by toxins and acidic overload. Kangen Water presents a convenient solution to the problem. During the process of ionization, alkaline water gains an excess number of electrons and becomes an extremely potent antioxidant. This enhanced water now has a much higher antioxidant capacity than a glass of green tea. Drinking this alkalized, antioxidant water helps to reduce inflammation, pain, disease and other symptoms of free radical damage. Drinking alkaline ionized water provides an abundance of minerals that help to disperse acidic waste in the body.

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Worldwide Worry

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Environmental Risks Register as Top Threat

Muddled Message GMO Labeling Diluted

Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF). For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

Over Dose

Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action. April 2019

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Balancing Act

Fuel Folly

Nuclear Waste Disposal Remains Elusive

A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now. Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs. More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.

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The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.

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Hike It Baby! by Jennifer Savage

ike it Baby Charleston/Lowcountry is the local branch of a nonprofit organization with more than 300 branches and 180,000 families across North America. It was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2013 by Shanti Hodges. A first-time mom struggling with postpartum depression, she invited friends from her local momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group to join her for a hike. As the group continued to grow, she realized that parents and caregivers with young children crave the sense of calm and belonging that connection with nature provides. In November 2015, the first Hike it Baby excursion took place in the Lowcountry area when eight local families met on the trail at Wannamaker Park with their children and babies. The local group has grown to serve more than 4,100 local families. Hike it Baby provides a platform online for people to connect offline. Five local branch ambassadors, Nicholl Summers, Stacy Adams, Melanie Rausch, Rachel Young and Christina Sequoia, as well as many other volunteers host hikes all over the Lowcountry area. The early child-rearing years can feel isolating to new parents and caregivers, and although there are many online groups for moms to connect, Hike it Baby is open to the whole family. The mission is to cultivate a love and respect for nature from birth and beyond, thus raising a generation to love the outdoors. This includes partnering with local businesses, other nonprofit organizations and community resources to make sure that families have what they need to build lasting and meaningful relationships with the natural spaces in our local area. Hike it Baby provides the tools to help families connect, unplug and engage with their natural surroundings and green spaces. Any member can host a hike.

Summers says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had many Hike it Baby families who have moved either to or from the area benefit from having our online and in-person community immediately available as they adjust to living in a new place. Help during natural disasters has also been a bright point. With hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding all impacting the region the last few years, nearby Hike it Baby branches have coordinated with one another to provide assistance, even going so far as to offer up their own homes to evacuees.â&#x20AC;? The group hikes all over the Lowcountry in a 60-mile radius from Charleston, as well as disabled-accessible walks, urban strolls, park playdates, nature craft playdates, weather/gear workshops, nature yoga playdates, story times, Leave No Trace workshops and more. For more information, visit HikeItBaby.com and Facebook.com/ groups/hikeitbabycharleston. Jennifer Iamele Savage blogs at InspirationAndBliss.com.

April 2019

It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally.

Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli

esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood. 14

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Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among

solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).

Ample resources: Find out if there’s steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings. Electricity needed: Get a quick average

by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Ad-

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vantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

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Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections

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Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool

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Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric. If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt microhydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring. According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000.

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a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

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clients diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

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or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois. The National Intrepid Center of Excellence—an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans. A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable progress, especially in areas of expressing

emotions resulting from trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia. Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.

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Expressive arts therapy is also making a positive impact on those suffering from panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, eating and attention disorders, dementia and chronic physical illness. “Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall, who has also witnessed the power of drama therapy to help reduce feelings of fear in

The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art. A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment. Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the self-discovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way. Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.” Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. April 2019

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any of us Walking and hiking older adults correlates a equate fitness lower mortality rate with balance the body with going even short intervals of through natural move- walking. Individuals in to the gym, but a good ment, oxygenation hike in a natural environthe study that walked six ment can foster unique hours a week lowered of the cells and the benefits for both body their risk of dying from use of our muscles and psyche. as they were designed cancer and cardiovas Hiking or walking cular and respiratory to be used. outdoors not only prodisease. It also shows that motes heart health, helpjust two hours of walking ~Dami Roelse ing to balance both blood per week could signifisugar and blood pressure, it increases hip cantly improve health. bone density to help reduce fractures, “Walking and hiking balance according to research on postmenopausal the body through natural movement, women from the ongoing Nurses’ Health oxygenation of the cells and the use of Study. Navigating uneven terrain also our muscles as they were designed to necessitates lateral movement, which can be used,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, strengthen core muscles and improve balOregon, author of Walking Gone Wild: ance more significantly than working out How to Lose Your Age on the Trail. on a treadmill or cycling. “Walking is in our genes; DNA molecules need to be stimulated regularly Walk and Live Longer to express themselves, and walking does Any kind of walking can be a great boon just that. It also improves mood and to health. Recent research by the Americognition.” can Cancer Society involving 140,000 The beauty of hiking is that it offers

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a tailored experience according to ability and personal interests. Day hikes, whether in the countryside or in urban botanical gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any fitness level. Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike offers family fitness time and a healthy way to unplug from technology and sneak in a fun learning experience about local flora and fauna.

Trek for a Healthier Brain

Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens. The Japanese philosophy of shinrinyoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells. Naturalist Melanie ChoukasBradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places &

Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” ChoukasBradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.”

Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective. “Forests are living, breathing organisms. Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

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aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping. Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides. “When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great ecofriendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers. A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years. 20

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However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry. Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”

Natives vs. Nativars

While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle. Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife.

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One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.” A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts. What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions. “I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.

Going Native

Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape. Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.” When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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an alarm clock. The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food. Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be

an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place. Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy. In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive. Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories. Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near April 2019

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better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. Here are some simple ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or

backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.

Befriend a bug. Help them look for

bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in

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guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.

Engage in real-life tweets. Show

them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean.

Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud

and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.

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Make dolls and critters. Kids can

use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt— give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks. Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the

limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour, open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”

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Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience. “A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”

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into their new home, it’s best to separate the new addition in a little bed-andbreakfast-like setup of their own for at least a week. Put their litter box, bedding, food and toys in their space and keep noise, confusion and foot traffic to a minimum.

Provide warm, snuggly sleeping quarters.

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to be a healthy and happy companion.

Prepare a sanctuary for the family’s new kitten.

When bringing a new kitten (or adult cat)

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Felines, especially tiny ones, like their environment warmer than what humans generally prefer. Look for bedding that hasn’t been treated with flame-retardant chemicals such as PBDE; Swedish scientists have linked the chemical, commonly found in foam, to hyperthyroidism in cats. The best choice is wool, which is naturally flame resistant.

Consider crate training.

Most cats fight being put into a carrier because it only happens when someone’s about to take them to a place they don’t want to go to. That’s why it’s a good idea to set up a carrier for a kitten on their first day home. Entice them to enter on their own using food treats, toys and comfy bedding.

Go slow with family introductions.

Introduce other members of the household to the new kitty one at a time. Ideally, introductions occur in a neutral location, like the living room, when the kitten ventures out to investigate.

Offer this tiny carnivore the nutrition they were born to eat.

To provide the very best start in life, feed the little one either a homemade or commercially available, nutritionally balanced, fresh food diet (preferably raw) designed for cats at all stages of life.

Help the kitten learn to love their personal litter box.

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litter or failure to clean it often enough.

Provide appropriate climbing and scratching surfaces.

Climbing and scratching are natural feline behaviors. Try burlap, cardboard and carpeted scratching surfaces, placed vertically and horizontally to meet all preferences. Keep the scratchers in areas where the kitten hangs out.

Train kitty to use the scratching post.

stalker in almost any cat. So will pingpong balls or small wads of paper flicked across the floor.

Indulge most kittens’ love of boxes.

When cats in the wild feel threatened, they head for trees, dens or caves for safety. Domestic kitties don’t have that option, so their obsession with hiding in boxes may be an adaptation. Providing “hidey holes” may also help a kitten acclimate faster to their new home and family.

stimulation and interaction, adopting two provides instant playmates to occupy each other’s time. Karen Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

Initially, it might help to apply catnip or attach Provide easy, safe access a feather toy to make the scratching area especially appealing. Discourage any feline from to the outdoors. scratching on inappropriate surfaces by attach- Indoor cats need time outside. Consider ing double-sided tape or inflated balloons to building or buying a safe, secure, outdoor rugs or furniture that are off limits. enclosure (catio) for them to hang out in when the weather is nice.

Offer toys that bring out the feline hunter.

Think like a cat and buy or create toys that draw out their hunting instincts. A piece of string wrapped around the end of a stick dragged on the ground will bring out the

Consider adopting two kittens at the same time.

One of the best ways to avoid many common behavioral problems is to adopt a pair of kittens. Because they crave

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SUNDAY, MARCH 31 SoulMates – 12-5 pm. Welcome in your most compatible romantic SoulMate through the ThetaHealing method. A fun & powerful class that can help you clear blocks to your being with your SoulMate. An introduction to ThetaHealing. You can use these tools to manifest anything your heart desires. $170. Mt Pleasant. 843-743-0293. Paula@ IreInst.com. IreInst.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 1 bliss Spring Boutique – Check out the new funky fresh Spring collection offered at a suggested donation of just $5 per garment or have fun mixing and matching 3 garments, jewelry, accessories, summer novels or inspirational books for a suggested $10 donation. Proceeds benefit the 150+ FREE classes per month. $5 or 3 for $10. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Tish@blissSpiritualCo-op.org. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 The Power of Intention Circle w/ Joanna Rose – 7-8:30pm. Gather for the purpose of harnessing group energy and thought and focusing on a desired outcome in order to manifest a specific result. Become an expert intention setter by practicing quieting, focusing, connecting, visualizing, trusting and allowing. Class continues 2x/monthly, every 1st & 2nd Thursday. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. BBRNCoaching@gmail.com. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Day of Mindfulness – 9am-4pm. Unity of Charleston: A Day of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Meditation, Peace in Oneself and Peace in the World with Plum Village Dharma teacher Leslie Rawls. See Indigo Sanga: MindfulSC.org. To register: MindfulSC.org/Day-of-Mindfulness. To apply for a scholarship: MindfulSC.org/Scholarship-Request. $25 Donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn. com. UnityChs.org. Introduction to Energy Psychology & Energy Medicine - Tapping – 10am-12:30pm. Learn several Energy Medicine tools to help keep your energy up & attention focused. Learn a Tapping routine & several variations of it. Great for stress reduction & shifting your mood. 2 CEUs through NASW, approval pending. $35. Mt Pleasant. 843-743-0293. Paula@IreInst.com. IreInst.com. Making Decisions with Confidence – 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. Change your belief, change your life. See JoyChoice.net or YouTube Search: Option Institute Breaking Patterns. Email JackieMentor@gmail. com. Donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843566-0600. DancesOfUniversalPeaceCHS@gmail. com. UnityCharleston@msn.com. UnityChs.org.

Dancing The Enneagram – 12-5pm. Dance the Enneagram. Join visiting Actor, Dancer, and Enneagram teacher Kate Finlayson. Learn about yourself through the Enneagram. Explore the 9 personality styles we use to cope with stress and enhance and enrich life! Learn, dance and express yourself! Open to everyone. $95. Academy of Dance Arts, 1510 Hwy 17, Mt. Pleasant. 917-587-3139. AOKCharleston@ gmail.com. NIANow.com/niasite/charleston

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Kangen Water Demonstration – 7-9pm. Learn how the simple act of changing your water will change your life! Margaret Blaylock. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-932-6610. SaltOasisCharleston.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Meditation Hour – 10-11am. This class will focus on becoming the intent & we will discuss how to cause real effect in your life. With a combination of breath-work, gentle guidance, and high frequency biophotons, participants can achieve the results they desire. $25. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Charleston. 843225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com. Transformation Coaching Circle – 11am-1pm. Join Transformational Empowerment coach Jen Iamele Savage for a power coaching session around the topic of envisioning your dreams and removing blocks to transform into the most aligned version of yourself. Participants will receive a signed copy of her book The Language of Transformation. $20. 4824 Chateau Ave, N. Charleston. 508-942-0402. Jen@InspirationAndBliss.com. InspirationAndBliss.com.

Join The Green Rush Movement – 10-11am. Prime My Body has formulated life-changing products with quality in mind, and that means using nothing but the best nature has to offer. Being healthy isn’t a fad or a trend...instead, it’s a lifestyle, and our goal is to show the world just that. Free. 1739 Maybank Hwy, Muddy Waters Coffee, Charleston. 843-847-1927. PrimeAndBloom@gmail.com. www.Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Salt + Sound – 7-8:20pm. This vibrational sound experience by Awaken Spanda will deepen your relaxation/meditation and bring healing on a cellular level all while taking you on an inner journey of selfdiscovery. $44. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 The Paschal Mystery for Our Times: An Easter Retreat (Runs through Sun, April 21) – Thurs 10am-Sun 1pm. Participants will be listening to the cry of the poor & the Earth for a mutually enhancing community. Retreat includes seder meal & eucharist, Good Friday Way of the Cross, reflective time & Easter vigil, Easter morning eucharist & brunch. $450. 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843-382-9777. Springbank@SpringbankRetreat. org. SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 420 Hemp Chat – 10:30-11:30am. Learn about our Endo-Cannabinoid System, Phyto-Cannabinoids and Hemp Oil! There is research on over 250 conditions and cannabidiol. Hemp oil 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. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-847-1927. PrimeAndBloom@ gmail.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com.

Eating for your Energies – 1-3pm. Free workshop on nutrition that not only feeds the body, but our mind and our energy levels. Learn how to eat for the life you want to live and find freedom from junk foods! Free. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843501-1757. VibraSoulArt.com.

Time to Grow Up Workshop – 11am-12:30pm. Unity of Charleston: With Jessica Minahan White, take action for the environment and your health with time-savvy and planet-saving nutrition, and vertical home-gardening method for a healthier body and planet! Donation includes refreshments and make&-take sprouting project. $15 Donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@ msn.com. UnityChs.org.

Awakening to Live Happily Ever After without the Fairy Tale – 2-5pm. 3-hr Intensive Workshop: Experience breath exercises that produce a natural high, feel intimate connections built through white tantra exercises, enjoy deep rest with a yoga nidra meditation, end with a nutrition to awaken cooking class and shared meal. This is a FUNraiser for bliss Spiritual Co-op. $40. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. Stacy@StacySchuur.com. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

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. Celebrate the unity across world religions through embodied practice of prayer in dance/song. No experience needed. 3rd Saturday each month. Donation. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-5660600. DancesOfUniversalPeaceCHS@gmail.com. UnityChs.org.

Healing the Ancestors/Freeing Ourselves. 2-5pm. Struggling with limitations, beliefs, patterns that are difficult to shift, no matter how much work you do? The origins of these may be with your ancestors. We will explore situations and energetic ways to shift them. A FUNraiser for bliss Spiritual Co-op. $40. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-743-0293. Paula@IreInst.com. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Earth Day Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt – 1-2pm. Unity of Charleston: Earth Day. Participate in the world’s largest environmental movement and what you can do every day. Commit to earth-friendly acts, make more sustainable choices, reduce your carbon footprint, conserve energy and resources, join Unity environmental projects. Easter Egg Hunt for children. Free. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn.com. UnityChs.org.

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Retreat with Teilhard de Chardin & Thomas Berry (Runs through Sun, April 28) – Fri 7pmSun 1pm. Presenters will simulate a conversation between global prophets Pierre Teilhard de Chardin & Thomas Berry -- a journey into the vast, unfolding beauty of Earth; participants will take a bold step in our as-yet unfinished journey. $290. 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 843-382-9777. Springbank@ SpringbankRetreat.org. SpringbankRetreat.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Journey to Meet your Spirit Guide – 9am-11am. Journey with the rhythmic heartbeat of the drum into non-ordinary reality as your primal inner spirit seeks & connects with your spirit guides. Experience a connection that resonates most with your inner spirit. $72. 103 Harth Pl, Ste B, Summerville. 843-501-1757. SaltOasisCharleston.com. Meditation Hour. 10-11am. This class will focus on going completely in quantum possibilities and we will discuss how to enter a state of receptive intent. With a combination of breath-work, gentle guidance, and high frequency biophotons, participants can achieve the results they desire. Register online. $25. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Charleston.

The Healing Properties of Hemp – 10-11am. 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! Affiliate marketing opportunity will also be presented for this extraordinary “Green Rush.” Free. Baguette Magic, 792 Folly Rd, Charleston. 843-847-1927. PrimeAndBloom@ gmail.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com. Reiki I – 11am-5pm. Learn all you need to know to practice Reiki on yourself, friends, family, & pets. You will learn the history of Reiki, how to interpret info received during a session, incorporate Reiki into your life and more. You will receive an attunement, manual, and light lunch. $200. 2366 Ashley River Rd, Charleston. 843-225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com. African Market and Festival – 1-4pm. Unity of Charleston: A celebration of African culture with African art, crafts, clothing, jewelry, dancers, drummers, skin care, and more. There will be a variety of vendors. Purchase and enjoy an authentic

African meal. Add to the atmosphere wearing your colorful African clothing. Free. 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. UnityCharleston@msn. com. UnityChs.org. The Unity Concert – 2-10pm. The Unity Concert 2019 is a neighborhood collaboration party with proceeds going to benefit the Pink House (pinkhousecharleston.com). Please join us for a fun day celebrating our love for unity in our community. The Purple Buffalo 2702 Azalea Dr, N. Charleston 843-847-1927. AnaHaugsoen@msn.com.

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

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sunday Unity of Charleston Services – 9:30 & 11:15am. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. Unitychs.org. Unity of Mt Pleasant – 10-11am. Unity is a Positive Path for Spiritual Living. We lovingly welcome people of all faiths and inspire them to live with Passion. Free. Unity of Mt Pleasant, 1470 Ben Sawyer, #7, Mt Pleasant. 843-814-1322. lleshay@ comcast.net. New Spirit Books & Gifts – 10:30am-1pm. Spiritual, metaphysical and inspirational books, crystals, incense, tarot/oracle cards. Unity of Charleston, 2535 Leeds Ave, Charleston. 843-566-0600. NewSpiritbg@gmail.com. Reiki II Workshop – 11am-5pm. Learn the skills you need to practice Reiki at a higher level. Reiki-II is considered the “professional” level. You will learn the basic symbols and deepen your understanding of Reiki in general, how to utilize it in your life & for others. Light Lunch included. $300. 2366 Ashley River Rd #8, Charleston. 843-259-8349. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com.

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something bigger than yourself. All views are welcomed and encouraged to be heard. FREE. 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. blissSpiritualCoop.org. Adult Ballet-Beginner Level – 6:30-7:40pm. Want a workout that challenges you? Try ballet for the complete workout for body and mind! Our classes provide a supportive and encouraging environment, perfect for the adult beginner wanting to exercise their brain while they break a sweat! $20. 1579 Savannah Hwy, Ste. B, Charleston. 843-769-6932. Info@Ballet-Academy.org. Ballet-Academy.org.

tuesday Living and Wellness Class – 6-7pm. 1st Tues of the month. Learn Healthy Habits. Call to find out the topic of the month. Free. 1164 Northbridge Rd (West Ashley), Charleston. 843-270-9913. ChiroAnn@ yahoo.com. DrAnnJenkins.com. Hemp Presentation – 6-7pm. This plant is essential to maintain our bodies homeostasis or balance. It is involved in a number of physiological processes including pain sensation, inflammation, memory, focus, appetite, neurological and many others. Come learn about the clinical benefits and why you should be taking it. Free. 102 Wappoo Rd Dr, Ste 7, Charleston. 843-847-1927. PrimeAndBloom@ gmail.com. Bloom1.PrimeMyBody.com.

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

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.

Limitless Love w/ Kristy Dominiak – 1:302:30pm. Practice listening attentively & compassionately to overcome divisions. Explore loving despite differences by discussing controversial topics with respect round table style. Come to be challenged, to grow and to find connection with

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.

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

thursday Women’s Power Networking Charleston Virtual – 12:30-1:30pm. Wholistic networking for women! For those in the Charleston region as well as the country, WPN offers a wonderful environment to share your business with other business leaders. Weekly, first 2 times FREE, present your business, connect, learn and collaborate. Grow! LaurieLevinHealth@gmail.com. WomensPowerNetworking.com. Reiki for Vets – 1-2pm. Free drop-in Reiki clinic for veterans and their spouse or caregiver. VAapproved volunteers will provide free 15-minute Reiki sessions to any disabled vet receiving services through the VA. No appointment necessary! Call or visit website for more information. Free. Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, 101 Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Cir, Goose Creek. 843-425-4906. Reiki4Vets@gmail.com. ReikiForVets.org. THRIVE Domestic Violence Support Group – 6-7pm. Connect in a safe, confidential forum with others who are experiencing or have experienced violence in their relationships. In an atmosphere of respect, safety and empathy, draw comfort and empowerment from those who understand. Facilitator: Leigh Wildt. Free. bliss Spiritual Co-op, 1163 Pleasant Oaks Dr, Mt Pleasant. 843-345-7061. Leigh@ThriveSC.Life. blissSpiritualCo-op.org.

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

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Introductory Meditation Class – 9:30-10:30am. Every Sat at 9:30 am, come and learn a practical meditation technique and teachings on why it is effective in reducing anxiety and improving concentration. 20-min guided meditation included with gong. Free. 757 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston. 843-641-7663. Andrew@MeditateCenter.com. MeditateCenter.com.

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).

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.

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 7.

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Simply Meditate – 10:30-11:45am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Drop-in classes with guided meditations, suitable for beginners and experienced alike. Circular Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston (classroom below Lance Hall). $10 or $5/students/seniors. MeditationInSouthCarolina.org. Transgender Support & Counseling Group – 11am-12pm. Join Haley Duncan, LPC-A, on Saturdays for a transgender support & counseling group. This is an open group, safe space, and welcoming environment for all youth (ages 13-18) wherever they are on their journey. Sign up required online. Subject to cancellation due to interest. $20. 2366 Ashley River Rd. 843-225-2024. CharlestonHolisticCenter.com. Charleston Theosophical Study Center – 3:455:45pm. Meets the last Sat of each month. We study metaphysical subjects including Reincarnation, Karma, Life after Death. Free. Otranto Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Rd, N Charleston, SC. 843899-0619. JoanHaye61@yahoo.com

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FOR RENT Space available for rent beginning in May for a wellness professional in a serene West Ashley spa. Acupuncturist, Reiki Master, Massage Therapist, Reflexologist would be a great fit. Peaceful community of professionals would love to welcome you and your clients. Private suite with waiting room, WiFi, plenty of parking, great location, kitchenette, Infrared Sauna, LED Light Therapy. Contact Paige at Our Spa 843-818-4883

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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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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. See ad, page 15.

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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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Atlas Spine & Wellness Care

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

COLUCCI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

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

HOLISTIC YOU COUNSELING

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

DENTISTRY DELITE DENTAL

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

Dr. Ann Jenkins, Not Your Ordinary Chiropractor 1164 Northbridge Dr, Charleston (West Ashley) 843-270-9913 • DrAnnJenkins.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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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 23.

Wendy S. Haefner, DDS 1571 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant 843-884-1215 • MathisFerryDentistry.com

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

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

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

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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Holistic, preventive dentistry. Safe removal of mercury fillings since 1975, following IAOMT protocol. Offering anti-aging dentistry and biocompatible materials. See ad, page 26.

dog training Dog Training

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

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

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

energy healing Sirona Energy Healing

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

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

Curious about essential oils? I would love to share Young Living with you! I offer classes on family wellness, chemical-free cleaning, business opportunities and more! See ad, page 24.

family counseling A DEEPER YOU INC.

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

HEALTH FOOD STORES VITAMIN PLUS+

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.

HEALTH & WELLNESS KANGEN IONIZED WATER

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

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

Learn about our Endo-Cannabinoid System, Phyto-Cannabinoids and Hemp Oil! There is research on more than 250 conditions and cannabidiol. Hemp oil might be the most important product you add to your health regimen! See ad, page 12.

INTEGRATED MEDICINE BACK2HEALTH

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

INTUITIVE GUIDANCE CAROL COTTRELL, SPIRITUAL MEDIUM

By appointment only 517 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 843-324-6460 • Carol@CCottrell.com CCottrell.com

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

reiki JOTI REIKI

1662 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29407 843-327-4761 maureen@jotireiki.com • Jotireiki.com Treatments and Classes plus joti reiki Reiki Teacher Training mentorship

programs. NCBTMB approved classes locally, nationally and internationally. Maureen has been a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher since Treatments - Classes 2003. See ad, page 10. jotireiki.com

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CHARLESTON SENIOR HOUSEMATES Leni Jane Garfunkel 843-779-0365 • lenidati@gmail.com CharlestonSeniorHousemates.com

You don’t have to live alone!! CSH matches senior women 50-75 to who would like to share their home with other senior women who are also looking to share a home.

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.

SPIRITUAL guidance Coach

Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, MA, Spirituality/Divinity

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

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

THERMOGRAPHY 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 16.

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

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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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