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Chic Green Mama

6 Community News

7 Health News

19 Community Resources

20 Community Calendar

23 Yoga Calendar

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8 Honor Thy Mother (A Lot)

10 Appreciating the

Gifts of Flowers

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12 Healthy Herbs for Her

Backyard herbs for women’s

health in the coastal Carolina region

15 Take Control of

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17 Childbirth Education

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May is such a wonderful time of year! Nature is bursting with colors, the birds are singing, and everyone’s spirits are on the rise! We have ex-

perienced spring in many different areas in the country, and the beauty of Wilmington in the spring is second to none! Pat Vlach, one of the most talented women we have ever come across, offered us this wonderful poem that we feel captures the spirit of spring:

“Message from Nature” by Pat Vlach, Master Energy Healer

Life and Birth, rebirth many times over.

Vortex of life down the stem I saw.

Nourishing, flowing, a time for all.

We appear dead out to all.

Yet, inside we are as one and all.

My birth yet again is a constant thing.

As you my dear an everlasting thing.

Continue to mold, continue to grow.

Onward I beseech you to go.

Always reaching, seeing so far.

Now embrace who, what you are.

Filled with light, true to the core.

I Am, I Am who you are.

Along with the wonderful rebirth of life, May is also a time to give thanks to the women that have given birth to each of us…our mothers! We want to take a moment to THANK our mothers- Angela Caster, and Antonia Mancini. Thank you both for all the love and support that you have provided to us over the years. Thank you for always be-ing there for us, through the good times and especially the bad! Thank you for knowing when to say no, and when to say yes. And thank you for guiding us in the right direction as we raise our two wonderful boys.

Steven and Elisha

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» Rana Mancini Cavanaugh is a new wife, new Mama of Stella, and new to Wilmington! She has a blog at ChicTravelingMama.net where she writes about traveling with children and shares funny tales from her Mama journey! Rana has a passion for the Green lifestyle and wants to learn her new home. If you have a product or service that you would like Rana to review and feature in Naturally... ILM, please email her at: [email protected], she’d love to hear from you!

Tales from the

chic green mama.

If you own a pet then I’m

sure you have had your ex-

perience with fleas (please

say I’m not the only one).

we have a Jack russell ter-

rier named graci, and I’m not

sure if it’s because we don’t

really have a winter season

here (I’m from ohio, I know

winter!), but the fleas this

year are nothing like we’ve

ever experienced. ever.

In our quest to get Graci flea-free, we have tried everything. Because these typical flea medications from our vet aren’t working and are expensive, there is now some speculation about how safe these are for your pet after prolonged use. We had to do some research on some natural and cost-effective ways to get these things out of our hair for good. Well, her hair…you know what I mean.

Some of the noteworthy things that we ran across in our research from various repu-table websites and forums (some we have tried, some we have not) are the following:

1. Amethyst From what I’ve read, just putting this

stone in your pet’s water bowl will keep fleas at bay (who doesn’t love easy?). It works by releasing a mineral in the water that fleas detest. From what I gathered, it tends to work better on cats than dogs, but it’s been known to work on both. This is a great solution for anyone having more than one pet that shares the same bowl. Just make sure it’s big enough so your furry friend doesn’t ingest it. Oh, and be pre-pared to answer to guests in your home that ask why your ring is in the dog bowl. Grab some amethyst at Stones of Change here in Wilmington.

2. Garlic Because I’m 100% Italian this is in my

house at all times and is one of my BFF’s (much to my husband’s dismay). Be cau-tious of not using too much of this, but adding a clove to your dog’s food bowl a couple times a week will leave their skin tasting less than desirable. Another easy remedy that’s worth a shot.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar (also known as ACV so don’t get con-

fused if you keep seeing this abbreviation like I was). Pour a spoonful in your pet’s bowl to give their body an acidic taste that fleas can’t get down with. If your pet can’t get down with ACV either, put it in a spray bottle diluted 50/50 with water and use as a repellant.

4. Rosemary Steep 2 cups of fresh rosemary in boil-

ing water for a half an hour. Add up to a gal-lon of water (depending on how big your

dog is), and wait until it’s lukewarm. Pour on your dog, drenching them (careful of eyes and ears) and let them air dry. This is a good one for the hot summer that’s upon us.

5. Brewer’s Yeast This one I have not tried, but I have

heard some great things. The dosage is this: a half teaspoon per day can be dosed to cats, and 1 teaspoon per day for small dogs, and up to 2 heaping teaspoons per day for bigger dogs. I like this again be-cause of the simplicity of it and it’s fairly cheap. They also sell a brewer’s yeast and garlic formula at most pet stores.

6. Diatomaceous Earth This has been recommended to me a

couple of times but I haven’t tried it yet. This is a great solution for the yard, but be sure to get the human grade and not the kind for your pool! Sprinkle it on the lawn on a non-windy, dry day to keep fleas and ticks under control outside (hey, if they’re in your lawn, they’ll get on your pet). You can sprinkle it every couple of months but be careful to not breathe in the dust. I also read that it can be used for a flea problems inside the home, but again be cautious of breathing it in. I have mixed emotions about using it on your pet and inside the home but there are people who swear by it. You can find some at Aunt Kerry’s Pet Stop on College (our go-to store for Graci!).

You can find a lot of remedies online that are proven to be a safe and cost-effec-tive solution for your pet. Be sure to always check with your veterinarian before explor-ing these many options. What has worked for you in the battle against fleas? Email me: [email protected].

As always, keep yourself (and your pets) Chic and Green!


{community news}Conversations with your best friend

Shirley Merrill will be visiting the Wilm-ington area from May 16th through May 27th doing individual sessions,

visiting horse stables and teaching Animal Communication classes.

For many years Shirley has worked with every aspect of animal communication, from dogs, cats and World Champion Show Hors-es with behavioral, medical and emotional is-sues as well as assisting when the time comes for them to cross over. Shirley also travels the country teaching Animal Communication Classes from a beginning level to advanced classes in search and rescue.

Her main core belief and heartfelt inten-tion is that the communication sessions will change the life of your pet.

examples of this are: • Health issues that no one has been able to quite resolve!• Emotional conversations that will leave you speechless!

• Behavioral issues that can be rectified with amazing ease once you hear them speak!• What they think, what they feel, what they need, we should all want to know!

Pets who have crossed over and still live in our hearts also speak with Shirley which allows a tremendous amount of closure and moving forward.

Animal communication deepens the bond between animal and human allowing both to achieve their goals whether just a loving secure relationship or championship showing!

Sessions can either be done in person, or you may bring a photo of an animal you currently have or one who has crossed over.

If you would like to schedule a session for your pet or request a visit to your stable, please call Shirley at (315) 345-6526 or con-tact her via email at [email protected].

On Saturday, May 19th Shirley will be at Stones of Change located at 4709 Wrights-ville Avenue, Wilmington, NC . Sessions on that day will be by appointment only and can be scheduled by contacting Laura at (910) 395-9315.

“These amazing beings will do every-thing in their power to be what it is you need them to be, but first they must have respect! There’s a soul in there – connect with it – it will change your life!” - Shirley Merrill.

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{health briefs}The Price of Beauty

Several years ago, I like many, be-gan relying on mineral makeup as a healthier alternative to traditional

color cosmetics. Research has shown that It is more beneficial to the skin than tradi-tional makeup.

The mineral makeup movement taught us all, as consumers, a lot about some of the dangerous chemicals lurking in our beauty bags. Ingredients such as para-bens, phthatlates, petro chemicals, mak-ing mineral makeup’s sheer simplicity seem like a breath of fresh air.

The most common mineral makeup ingredients include titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica and iron oxides. All are min-eral based, though some, like iron oxides are actually created in labs to avoid the risk of heavy metal contamination that can oc-cur in natural, mined minerals. But not all mineral dangers can be avoided by using cosmetic-safe, lab-created varieties.

According to the Environmental Work-ing Group or EWG’s Skin Deep Database (one of the most useful natural product safety sites), recent studies link Titanium Dioxide, an ingredient common in mineral powders, blushes and sunscreens, to can-cer and allergies, while its counterpart, Zinc Oxide, another famed natural sunscreen, to allergies and reproductive toxicity.

And then there are the color compo-

nents, Micas and Iron Oxides. Micas have been linked to allergies, but they also pose an ethical risk. According to SlaveryFoot-print.org, natural or mined micas exported from India are often mined via the use of child labor. Synthetic, or lab-produced, mi-cas are the more ethical alternative. And then there are Iron Oxides which for use in cosmetics must be lab-produced, but do still pose a risk due to inhalation during ap-plication. Think about it, when applying a loose mineral powder, we tend to envelop ourselves in a cloud of tawny-colored dust. But many of these tiny mineral pigments and powders, if inhaled daily for years and years can accumulate in the lungs and pose a risk of cancer.

So then, if even mineral makeup isn’t all that safe, what’s a girl to do? In my case, I’m not choosing never to wear makeup again. Especially since most things in life do come with some level of risk with over-use. But I am choosing not to believe that I need to walk out of the house on a daily basis with as much makeup on as a Kar-dashian.

That’s why I’m choosing to still wear mineral makeup, but to also wear minimal makeup. Think about it, every woman has her go-to makeup items that make her feel pretty. And that’s just it, with just a few items we do feel “made up.” In fact, most women, after visiting the cosmet-ics counter for a makeover tend to feel as though they are wearing a mask, and are not themselves.

So go to those items on a daily basis, but ditch the nonessentials. In my case, I feel that a little bit of eyeliner goes a long way for me. So I draw on a bit of powdered eyeliner, a few swipes of mascara, and then maybe a touch of lip gloss. Then on spe-cial occasions, maybe a bit of under eye concealer. But with all of the incredibly effective, natural anti-aging, anti-redness, anti-acne products currently available, I hold my skin to a higher standard. Instead of covering it up, I expect it to be healthier and to look better.

So my challenge to you is to use min-eral makeup, but to also use minimal makeup. Enhance those bits that need it, take excellent care of your skin, and take better care of your health just by doing so. — Kristen Campbell

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It is statistically likely that

anybody reading this has (or

is) a mother. If you are part

of this overwhelming major-

ity, the second sunday of this

month is going to be espe-

cially important for you.

Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day, falls on May 13 this year, so take it as an opportunity to do something extra-special for mom. Make it something heartfelt that truly shows appreciation for everything that moms do. For mothers out there, take the day off – spoil yourself and relax! You’ve certainly earned it.

Believe it or not, Mother’s Day is one of the oldest and most recognized holidays around the globe. It’s even older than Christmas! The earliest form of the holiday was an annual celebration in ancient Greece to honor the mother goddess Rhea. When Christianity start-ed taking over Europe in the 1600’s, the church continued this religious tradition with Mothering Sunday, a day to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. This celebration would always fall on the fourth Sunday of Lent, and encouraged European Catholics to give praise to the “mother church” as well as their birth mothers. Traditionally, Mothering Sunday gifts would include daffodil bulbs and simnel cake, a cake made with raisins, nuts, and fruit. Moth-ering Day was a national holiday, mean-ing serfs and peasants that lived with their masters had the day off to travel and visit their mothers.

Celebration of Mothering Day began to wane in the 1700’s as America was be-ing colonized. The Puritan work ethic put the holiday out of peoples’ minds, and was all but forgotten in western culture by the 1800’s. It wasn’t until early social activist Julia Ward Howe wrote the origi-nal Mother’s Day Peace Proclamation in 1870 that the holiday started to re-enter America’s culture. Howe, who also wrote

the Battle Hymn of the Republic, was so horrified by the devastating effects of the civil war that she made it her mission to bring peace. She started a campaign that appealed to women and mothers to rise against the bloody war, and traveled to Boston to write a treatise that pled for peace and encouraged women to help shape their society.

She distributed the proclamation to ev-ery city she could, and began to lampoon the idea of “Mother’s Day for Peace,” a hol-iday that would take place on the second Sunday in June to honor peace and wom-anhood. Howe worked tirelessly to make sure this day was observed every year, and was met with success as cities across the nation started holding gatherings and events for the day. She also fought for early women’s rights and established the Ameri-can Association of Women, an organiza-tion advocating the education of women. Her efforts acted as a precursor to not just Mother’s Day, but the entire feminist move-ment in America.

Howe’s work was continued by Anna Marie Jarvis, whose mother, Ann, was also a social activist and proponent of women’s rights. Ann was the creator of the Mothers’ Day Work Club, an organization that not only lobbied to improve American work-ing conditions, but also helped wounded Civil War soldiers unconditionally. When Ann died on May 9, 1905, Anna organized a memorial for her that took place in West Virginia two years later. After that, Anna dedicated herself to creating an official Mother’s Day that would be celebrated on the second Sunday of May, in honor of her mother’s death. She was met with almost immediate success when one year later, the same church held another memorial, this time “officially” for Mother’s Day. The turnout was enormous, with more people showing up than the small church could hold, necessitating a move to a nearby au-ditorium. At this memorial, Ann received hundreds of carnations, which prompted the flower to become a traditional Mother’s Day gift.

Honor Thy Mother (A Lot)BY gregory tyler loftis

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West Virginia de-clared Mother’s day a state holiday in 1910, with other states fol-lowing suit soon af-ter. Congress passed a law on May 8, 1914 declaring the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day, and was signed in by President Woodrow Wilson a day later. Mother’s Day became an official holiday to be celebrat-ed around the nation. Very quickly, the holiday took root in American culture and blossomed to be what we celebrate today – a day to recognize not just mothers, but all women, for their accomplishments and contributions. After Mother’s Day became an American holiday, the sentiment soon spread to other countries. Today, it is cel-ebrated in more than forty countries and across hundreds of different cultures.

Mother’s Day is an important holiday. It has religious, secular, cultural and national-istic beginnings. It was the first major vic-tory for the women’s suffrage movement. It called attention to the bloodshed and hor-ror of the civil war. And now, it gives us all a reason to honor the woman that helped bring us into the world – not that we should need one. One of the first words we learn is “mom.” They do everything from kiss-ing our bruises to pressing our shirts for our first job interview. Through all the grass stains and tough times, our mothers stick with us and help make us who we are.

This Mother’s Day, think of something more than a Hallmark card or a box of chocolates. After all, Anna Jarvis spent the rest of her life fighting the commer-

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cialization of her holiday. Do something special for your mom, something that truly shows heart-felt appreciation for ev-erything they do. Make this Mother’s Day spe-cial and memorable! If you live away from your parents, consider travel-ling to spend some time

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conventional wisdom tells us

that flowers are beautifully

colored and shaped to attract

bees, so that they can be pol-

linated and develop fruit.

This is true; the relationship between flowers and their pollinators is impor-tant. The pollination services of bees which turn thousands of flowers into fruit are invaluable to our food supply.

Nevertheless, it is not the only truth of flowers; Flowers are brightly colored and beautiful not only to attract bees, but to attract us. The bright, beautiful blooms attract us!

When we spend time with flowers, we are partaking of their wisdom. The more time we spend with them, the more wisdom we soak up. Flower ar-ranging encourages us to spend time with flowers as we pay attention to the different colors and textures to create a pleasing arrangement. When we ar-range flowers in the traditional English style, we aim for all around symmetry. In Japanese Ikebana, we often follow a preset form, with a mathematical rela-tionship governing lengths of stems and distance between flowers. In both cas-es, we start with the most perfect blos-soms and natural materials we can find. According to the Japanese, “When we arrange flowers we arrange ourselves.” Another way of taking in the wisdom of a type of flower is to make it into an essence, again using the best blooms available to us. During the 1930’s, Dr. Edward Bach rediscovered flower es-sences when he noticed that patients with certain conditions shared certain personality types. He wondered if the prevailing emotional habits of the per-son influenced the type of diseases they developed. He became convinced that

worry, anger, and fear all impacted the disease process. He reflected on how he might help his patients out of their prevailing emotional state, so that they could recover physically, while avoid-ing the more toxic medications. Dr. Bach was drawn to wildflowers near his home in England, and made thirty eight remedies to address common is-sues. These Bach Remedies are still the best known and most prescribed flower essences. Agrimony, for instance, ad-dresses “Restlessness, worry and men-tal torment concealed by cheerfulness” and bestows its opposite, inner peace. There are now many flower essence col-lections. And there is potential to make flower essences from every one of the thousands of different flower types. Ac-cording to Green Hope Farm, Daffodil is used to “amplify and clarify the voice of God within” while a combination remedy, Golden Armor made post 9/11 protects us from microwaves, cell phone radiation, loud jarring noises, unexpect-ed situations and more. Essences are so safe, even babies can use them!

In 1963, Findhorn in Scotland began a process known as co-creative garden-ing. A co-creative garden is a step be-yond an organic garden; The gardener

sits in consultation with Nature devas connected to the land. The devas know which plants and flowers will balance that area of land and the animals and people which live there. They will share the best way to ar-range plantings and how best to enrich the soil. The human will work with the guid-ance to gather materi-als and plants. Mach-aelle Small Wright, author of Behaving as

If the God in All Life Mattered, uses this technique, as does Molly Sheehan of Green Hope Farm. The wisdom of the elementals is available to humans who have the willingness to speak to them and listen for their responses. These re-sponses will be “heard” in the same way that we “hear” Jesus and other spiritual Masters speaking to us. The communi-cation will last for as long as we need it, and “end” when we decide to stop listening.

I felt after reading the material on co-creative gardening that I could create my own essences and co-creative gardens. I was pleased to discover that the rem-edies I made from my co-creative garden worked even better for me than the es-sences I ordered from Green Hope Farm! The Fairy Rose, a rose with miniature blos-soms, is according to the Green Hope Guide, an essence which “helps us find delight, joy, laughter, play, dolphin energy, and a love for life on Earth”. This was one of the plants I was guided by Nature to plant in my garden. When I left Oberlin, I brought my collection of flower essences in mason jars with me to IICD Massacu-settes, where I expected to be trained to go to Africa as a development worker with orphans. One day, I distributed some ma-son jars of Fairy Rose to my teammates.

Appreciating the Gifts of Flowers

BY Katherine e. roberts

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Several weeks later, we were all gathered in the assembly hall listening to a lecture. My teammates, Rachel and Brianna were laughing and giggling uncontrollably the whole time. The rest of us kept staring back at them, wondering what could be so amusing. Later on, they told me they had been taking fairy rose at every op-portunity for several days; Even the most serious discussion could not weigh them down!

One of my favorite flowers, dande-lion, would be Molly Sheehan’s choice if she could only take one essence with her to a deserted island, for its versatility and its role in clearing all types of emotional negativity. Dandelions are also useful as herbs; Their leaves and roots are great for the liver. Still we dismiss them as use-less “weeds” to eradicate. This was not the philosophy of British flower arranger Constance Spry, who eagerly combined “weeds” such as wild clematis and golden hops with cultivated flowers such as lilacs and roses in stunning modern arrange-ments. Constance and her team were even responsible for coordinating the flowers for Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation.

When I was a girl, Mattie would take me in my stroller down the sidewalk where I would stop and pick every dandelion we came to! Thankfully, in order to make enough flower essence to last us years, we only need to snip a few choice blossoms into a bowl of spring water, and ask that their spirit be transferred into the water. After enlisting the help of Pan, the over-lighting Deva of Nature, the elemental of the flower itself, and the sun in stabiliz-ing the essence over the next six to eight hours, we have a perfectly safe and pure medicine we can take internally for emo-tional and spiritual issues. All we need to do is remove all physical components of the flower and mix it with brandy or vine-gar to preserve it. Flower essences do not interfere with any herbal or conventional remedies we may be taking, and they work very well in tandem with homeopath-ic remedies. There are no worries about overdosing or using the wrong combina-tion and all we need is a few drops several times per day. Flower essences are eco-logically friendly, too.

In Native American philosophy, when you see flowers in the woods, the first is for the Earth, the second is for the neigh-bor, and the third is for you; If everyone gathered in this way, we would not have to worry about depleting the supply. Herbal tinctures require a good deal of plant ma-terial, and each drop of essential oil re-quires many plants, however enough flow-er essence to last years can be made with just a few blooms. We are very blessed to

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The tools to dispel the illusions of maya are right under our noses! I encourage you to go into the gardens, woods and mead-ows and communicate with flowers. Col-lect some and start arranging them! You may even want to research the processes of flower essence making and co-creative gardening more deeply and create them for your family and friends! For hands on guidance, my Cinco de Mayo Workshop on Flower Arranging, Essence Making and Painting is a great local opportunity to begin with.

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below is a collection of six-teen valuable, yet simple

herbal remedies for women’s health. these plants are

either native, naturalized, or easily cultivated in our area. from weeds such as dande-lion and clover, to garden favorites like garlic and

calendula, a sizable collection of medicinal herbs is growing

right in our own backyards!

If you’re missing any of these lovely plants, many of them can be found and purchased nearby at Shelton Herb Farm in Leland, NC.

Aloe (Aloe barbadensis)

Aloe is one of the most widely used herbs for skin problems. Studies show it enhanc-

es wound healing and promotes cell growth and attachment. To use, cut lower leaves near the center stalk and split the leaf in half, scraping the gel that oozes out directly onto the wound. Fresh aloe is more effective than processed aloe products. Consider adding an antiseptic like crushed fresh garlic or dried calendula petals to the aloe gel to increase its infection-fighting power. For external use only. Aloe can cause intense cramping and digestive upset if taken internally. Do not ap-ply aloe to abdominal incisions. Aloe is an easy to raise plant that grows well potted in a sunny, south-facing window without need-ing much attention.

Calendula (Calen-dula officinalis)

Calendula is an-other one of the skin-healing herbs. Its flow-ers soothe irritation,

reduce inflammation and fight infection. Calendula is made into teas, creams, oint-ments, infusions and tinctures. It is most effective to make a cream that combines both infused calendula and tinctured ca-lendula. For an antiseptic wash, make a strong tea with 1 tbsp dried petals per cup boiling water, steep 20 minutes, strain and cool. Use it to wash cuts and scrapes. Ca-lendula grows well in coastal Carolina gar-dens. It likes full sun and well-drained soil.

Chamomile (Ger-man chamomile, not to be confused with Roman chamomile) (Matricaria recutita)

This has tradition-ally been used to soothe upset stomachs, to protect against ulcers and to ease mus-cle spasms. It is useful for fighting against infection, too. This herb contains a com-plex cacophony of chemicals that work individually and collectively to heal and protect the body. The flowers are usually taken as a tea. Be aware that individuals with allergies to ragweed and asters could have allergies to chamomile, as well. This annual grows well in full sun to part shade in sandy, dry, well-drained soil.

Comfrey (also known as boneset, or knitbone) (Symphy-tum officinale)

Used to mend bro-ken bones and to rem-

edy back pain. It reduces inflammation and stimulates the immune system. However, due to its potential to cause liver damage

and cancer when consumed, it is recom-mended for external use only on bruises, sprains and dislocations. It is primarily used in ointments, poultices and compresses. Avoid fresh, young leaves. Use only dried leaves and roots for medicine. Do not use during pregnancy. The plant enjoys full sun and rich soil but will tolerate part shade. Grows best in pots in our area.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion is found all over the world and has been used as food and medicine by

countless cultures for over a thousand years. Ingestion of the leaves stimulates the flow of bile, a fluid that aids in fat di-gestion. It is a good herb for liver, gall-bladder, and other digestive disorders. Simply add young, tender leaves to sal-ads. Steam older leaves to remove the bit-terness. Dried dandelion root and leaves are made into teas or tinctures. Do not take dandelion root if you have gallblad-der disease. Before harvesting dandelion, make sure the surrounding environment is free of insecticides, herbicides, and harm-ful run-off.

Echinacea (Echina-cea purpurea)

This is one of the world’s most popular and well-researched herbs. It stimulates

production of infection-fighting white blood cells and enables them to dis-pose of toxins and damaged cells. It also boosts the body’s production of interferon and properdin, substances that fight can-cer and infection. This makes Echinacea a powerful herb for treating colds, flus, infections, slow-healing wounds, and in-flammation. It can be taken as a tincture,

Healing Herbs for HerBackyard herbs for women’s health in the

coastal Carolina regionBY nicole carpenter

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tea, or in capsules. It is recommended to begin its use at the first sign of infection and has been suggested that the tincture be held in the mouth to stimulate the lymph nodes before swallowing. Do not use echi-nacea if you have an autoimmune condition, such as tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, lupus or any collagen disease. Echinacea, known locally as Purple cone flower, is a hardy pe-rennial that grows well in our climate. It likes fertile, well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. It is debated as to which parts of the plant are most beneficial, and many tinctures include the roots, flowers and leaves while others use only the roots.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Used for culinary and medicinal pur-poses, this herb tastes faintly of licorice. It is

a carminative herb, meaning that is has soothing activity in the large and small intestines that eases gas and cramp-ing. It has also been shown to increase breast milk production, stimulate appetite and digestion, and fight infection. Fen-nel seeds can be brewed into a tea or added to foods. Tinctures and capsules are also available. Fennel can stimulate uterine contractions, so avoid its use dur-ing pregnancy unless directed otherwise by a qualified health-care professional. Many carminatives, including fennel, are advised not to be taken for prolonged periods without direction from a qualified herbalist. This perennial enjoys hummus-rich soils in full sun.

Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium)

This is a good herb for bad headaches, and arthritis, too. Fresh

leaves can be added to salads or chewed by themselves, or brewed into tea. It can

also be infused into vinegar or oil and be used daily to prevent migraines. Fe-verfew has been known to cause mouth sores in sensitive people. It also stimulates the uterus, so avoid its use during preg-nancy unless recommended by a quali-fied health-care professional. Feverfew is hardy and can do well in a variety of con-ditions. It does best in part shade to full sun in a moderately rich, well-drained soil.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Garlic contains an-tibiotic properties held by the same compound that creates its famous-

ly pungent odor and taste. It also helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure and helps prevent blood clots. Eating fresh, raw garlic or taking certain dried herbal preparations can reduce the risk of devel-oping atherosclerosis and other risk fac-tors of coronary disease. Cooked garlic does not contain as much of its healing qualities. Avoid using fresh garlic while nursing, as it can cause the baby to have gas or indigestion.

Ginkgo (Gingko biloba)

Standardized ex-tracts of ginkgo leaves have been shown to increase memory func-

tioning, boost concentration, reduce anxiety, improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, and improve circulation problems by gently dilating the blood vessels and sending more blood to the brain and extremities. It is a good herb for aging because it profoundly benefits organs that are diminished by time. Too much ginkgo (greater than 240 mg) can cause dermatitis, diarrhea and vomiting. The usual dose is around 120 mg/day. Gingko is grown in our area as an ornamental tree and they do well in our sandy soil. They also grow well in containers. Ginkgo trees are di-

ecious, meaning that trees are either male or female. The female trees produce a seed pod that puts off a strong, offensive odor, so male trees are more often used.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm is another good herb for soothing an upset stomach, but is more

often used for a nervous stomach rather than for indigestion. It has also been used to soothe the pain of an infant’s teething. It is good for calming tension, nervousness, and anxiety and relieving mild depression. It can help with insomnia when taken as a tea in conjunction with other herbs such as catnip, passionflower and valerian root. Research suggests that its antiviral properties can help fight herpes simplex outbreaks. It may ease uterine spasms and menstrual cramps, morning sickness, and reduce tension dur-ing childbirth. As a tea mixed with nettle, it is effective as an allergy relief during preg-nancy when stronger medications cannot be taken. The leaves are usually taken as a tea or used in a calming bath. It grows prolifi-cally, being in the mint family, and should be kept in a container to prevent it from spread-ing in the garden.

Passionflower (Maypop) (Passiflora incarnata)

Native Americans ate the leaves and fruit of passionflower, and

pounded or boiled the root of this stun-

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ning, vining herb to make medicine for boils, earaches, and liver problems. It grows wild in the southern US, and has a sedative effect when the leaves and flowers are taken as a tea. It is a powerful treat-ment for insomnia and is found to increase the frequency and vivid-ness of dreams. It is recommended that the use of passionflower during pregnancy be limited to the smallest possible doses for up to seven days at a time due to its effects on the nervous system.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)Used frequently as a cover crop and found

growing wild in some areas.The red flowers are known for regulating the menstrual cycle, promoting fertility, balancing hormones during menopause, calming restlessness, and easing

skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis. The blossoms contain estrogenic plant sterols, which resemble human hormones and act as such in our bodies. They are also high in vitamins and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins B and C. Soak the flowers in cool water overnight to extract the minerals. Do not use this herb during pregnancy. When picking wild or cultivated clover flowers, be sure it is in an unsprayed location.

Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)A common “weed” in our area, red rasp-

berry leaves are a valuable herb for women. Helpful before, during and after childbirth, it has been hailed for encouraging quick, safe labor and delivery, speeding postpartum re-

covery and increasing milk production. It may help with hormonal changes after a miscarriage or when discontinuing birth control pills or other hormone medications, as well. Native Americans also used the leaves to relieve diarrhea. Additionally, this herb has astringent properties. During pregnancy, raspberry leaves are taken in a warm tea during the second and third trimesters. They can also be taken in a daily tonic tea or tincture for repro-ductive health.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)Valerian has been a popular tranquilizing

herb for over one thousand years. It can help ease headaches, trembling, palpitations, hys-teria, and stress-related digestive issues. It is a powerful herb for insomnia and anxiety

problems. It shortens the time is takes to fall asleep and reduces mid-night awakenings without a groggy feeling the next day. It can also be used to relieve mood swings and menstrual cramps. Valerian can be taken as a tea (beware the dirty-sock smell), tinc-ture, capsule or tablet. Valerian can act as a stimulant in some women and should not be used if this is the case. Valerian should not be used more frequently than two to three times a day for more than two to three weeks at a time. Avoid combining this herb with sleep medications such as diazepam or amitriptyline. Valerian is a beautiful, fragrant perennial, reaching up to four feet tall. It enjoys frequent, light watering and a lot of sun.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Native American women used yarrow’s

feathery leaves and dainty white flowers to hasten delayed menstrual periods, soothe breast abscesses, ease childbirth and expel the placenta after delivery. It has been pre-

scribed to treat urinary tract and bladder infections, and is effective against fevers and inflammation. Hot yarrow tea has been used for relieving colds, flu, coughs and sore throats. Its most common use, however, is as a wash or poultice to stop bleeding and heal wounds. It can be taken as a hot or cold tea, a tincture, or in capsules. It can also be made into a poultice or wash. A hot herbal bath including yarrow can ease menstrual cramps. Yarrow stimulates uterine muscles, so avoid taking it during pregnancy. Rarely, contact with yarrow flowers has caused allergic skin irritation. Yarrow is a perennial in our climate and tolerates our droughts well. It enjoys full sun to part shade.

»Nicole Carpenter is a graduate of UNCW’s Environmental Science program and has extensive experience in biological research, organic gardening, and community organizing. She moved here in 2006 to attend school and decided to stay to cultivate healthy lifestyles and communities in her new hometown. She currently works at Shelton Herb Farm, where she manages the citrus greenhouse, propagates native herbs, and grows culinary mushrooms. She is available for home composting and gardening consultations. To contact Nicole, you may send an email to [email protected].

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spring time is full of beauty

and growth. the flowers

are blooming, the birds are

chirping and the sun is shin-

ning. for many this is a little

piece of heaven but for oth-

ers this is the beginning of

a struggle with itchy eyes,

runny noses, headaches, fa-

tigue, sore throats and other

allergy related symptoms.

Fortunately, you can take control of your allergies with Chinese Medicine and enjoy the beauty that the springtime has to offer.

Many people deal with allergies by using prescription or over the counter drugs to combat the symptoms. These medicines often have strong side effects such as drowsiness and blood pressure in-crease while simply attempting to covering up the symptoms. They do nothing to fix the cause of the allergies. Chinese Medicine attacks the cause of the allergies to both al-leviate the symptoms (“Branch”) and relieve the cause (“root”) of the disorder.

According to Chinese Medicine, the “root” cause of allergies is attributed to a deficient Wei (Protective) Qi. Wei Qi can be correlated to the immune system of western medicine but has many other attributes. When the wei qi is weak, the body is more prone to allergies. When the wei qi is strong, the body is able to defend against allergies. Many allergy suf-ferers know that an increase in stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep will all cause an in-crease in the severity of allergy symptoms. I often hear my patients say that they have allergies but they are not bad this year.

This is because they have a healthy wei qi. Others complain that this year the al-lergies are horrible due to an increase pol-len count but the real issue is with the de-creased wei qi making that person more susceptible to allergy symptoms.

Fortunately, Chinese Medicine has an answer. Acupuncture and Cupping have long been used to treat wei qi deficien-cy or decreased immunity. These treat-ments are best utilized when the patient is proactive and gets a weekly treatment during the change of seasons. Gener-ally I have my patients who are prone to allergies come in 2-4 times a month at the beginning of the season change to boost their immunity and then get “main-

tenance” treatments one time a month throughout the year to sus-tain the immunity. This schedule has helped many people live allergy free through out the years.

Another option to beating aller-gies would be the use of a Chinese Herbal formula. Chinese herbal for-mulas are very different from those of western herbs or homeopathic medicines. When prescribed by a licensed practitioner of Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbs are a pow-erful, prescription strength option to treat most ailments without the use of pharmaceutical drugs.

Finally, treat your body right dur-ing the season change to increase immunity with proper exercise and diet. There are many foods that help to increase your immunity such as Mushrooms (shitake, mitake, rei-shi), Garlic, Sesame Seeds, Green Leafy Vegetables, Kelp, Seeweeds and many more.

Let this be the year that you say goodbye to your allergies. Go get

some acupuncture and breath easy as you enjoy the beautiful weather that coastal North Carolina has to offer. You deserve it.

» Carolina Beach resident Jeremy Linquist L.Ac., is a state licensed acupuncturist and Chinese Medical practitioner. After gradu-ating with an MSTOM medical degree from the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, Jeremy extended his studies completing an International TCM Training Program of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture at the Chengdu University of TCM in Chengdu, China. For more information on how Acupuncture can

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Pregnancy and childbirth are

a rite of passage. they sig-

nify the transition from one

stage of life to the next, a

metamorphosis from being

someone’s child to having

a child of your own. raising

another living being is more

than a responsibility; it is an

inspirational gift that should

be cherished and treated pre-

ciously, gently, and with the

utmost care.

Becoming a parent involves not only a complex physical transformation, but it also requires a woman to undergo an intense mental transformation. And just like running a 5K race prepares athletes for the bigger achievement—the mara-thon—the gradual changes of pregnan-cy prepare women for their first mile-stone—childbirth.

Studies show that women who come out of childbirth with a sense of con-tentment, satisfaction, and pride in their achievement are more confident moth-ers, are more affectionate with their ba-bies, and respond more to their babies’ needs. More of these women breastfeed their babies compared with women who were not connected with their birth ex-perience, and they breastfeed for lon-ger. Women who have satisfying births are also less likely to develop postpar-tum depression.

On the surface, it seems like put-ting so much weight on the childbirth experience could set a woman up for disappointment. After all, life rarely goes exactly as planned, and childbirth

is one of the first times a new mom gets a glimpse into the unpredictability of parenting. But unpredictability does not have to mean giving up control.

Remember our marathon runner? At the start of the race, she was looking forward to a perfectly overcast day—not too sunny, not too cold. She assumed, based on her times during the 5K races she ran, that she would run the race in just over four hours. She had planned out the route on Google Maps, and she was familiar with the locations of the hills, the volunteers handing out water, and the shady spots. Armed with her mp3 player, she was ready for the race.

About an hour into it, the forecast changed. It started to rain; she pulled out her windbreaker. Her initial speed left her more out of breath than she had expected; she settled into a slower, steadier pace. An hour after that, she realized that a lot of construction had been done and the terrain was differ-

ent than she had predicted; she set her sights further ahead so she could antici-pate the hills. Someone had decided to change the location of the water stops; she grabbed a new map to follow dur-ing her run. She completed the first marathon of her life feeling empowered and fulfilled, and she was able to share her sense of gratification with her fam-ily, who supported her every step of the way.

The marathon runner’s process was more unpredictable than she had ex-pected, but she was prepared with the tools she needed—both mental and physical—to successfully achieve her goals. She also had the support of her family, who nurtured her dreams even before the big race and showed up to coach her along during the marathon.

Satisfaction in childbirth isn’t related to the number of medical interventions or adherence to a birth plan. It has been shown that the two main factors that

Childbirth EducationMore than a Medical Model

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lead women to be women happy with their births are emo-tional caring and support during labor and delivery and feel-ing in control of the process.

That’s where childbirth education comes into play. You can have an idea of the way you want things to go during labor and birth, and you can learn enough about that path to put you on it, but if circumstance takes you off of that path, how will you still feel like you’re in control of the situation? If you aren’t aware of all of your options, how will you decide what to do if your birth veers from your birth plan?

Many childbirth education classes teach expecting parents the basics about childbirth, but in many hospital classes, the information is skewed toward the average practices in that hospital. And if you’re the only one in the room debating whether you should get the epidural, you’re not as likely to get your questions answered unless you speak up.

Birth education should involve more than teaching ex-pecting moms one-sided options for childbirth. It should re-mind women that they—not a doctor who has met them a handful of times—are the experts of their bodies. Birth edu-cation classes should give women the confidence to make empowered decisions about what happens to their bodies and their babies. Birth classes give women the tools to re-main in control.

Historically, women were surrounded by other women giving birth, nursing, and mothering their babies. In many cultures, birth was celebrated with rituals and sacred ceremo-nies. In our culture, flat-screen televisions are installed above the beds in the birthing rooms, and nurses chat about their recent shopping excursions while laboring mothers snooze next to them. Approximately 95 percent of laboring women in the United States get epidurals, and about one-third give birth by cesarean section.

What does that tell the women of our culture about birth and their bodies? That women aren’t capable of giving birth without assistance from the medical “experts”? That some-one else knows their bodies better than they do? That con-necting with your baby during the most transformative time in both of your lives isn’t as important as catching an episode of your favorite television show? And when you’ve gotten this far in life with that type of attitude toward birth reflected back at you through the media, your own mother’s birth story, friends’ comments, and strangers’ negative anecdotes at the grocery store, it’s easy to fall into the trap of giving up con-trol, because it’s easy to feel like you are the one who knows the least about your birth, your body, and your newborn baby.

A good childbirth educator can help reverse that mental-

ity and help mothers become confident in their bodies and in their inner wisdom. That confidence extends far beyond the birth process. It trickles into the way new moms connect with their babies, and it comes into play when mothers react to their child showing aggression for the first time. It helps mothers when they’re battling with their teenage daughters’ insecurities, and it shows children that human life should be respected and revered.

In her article Finding the Path, Kathy McGrath describes one of her experiences as a doula for a laboring mother who got an epidural. It was a Sunday morning, and the mother wanted to maintain her Sunday traditions: making coffee and doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with her hus-band. In the hospital, hooked up to an epidural, a heart rate monitor, a contraction monitor, a blood pressure cuff, and an IV, she did just that. At some point during her labor, however, she realized that her birth experience wasn’t supposed to be like every other Sunday. This day was different. It was special, and she wanted it to feel that way. She spent the rest of her labor focusing on her contractions—even though she couldn’t actually feel them due to the epidural—and connecting with her new place in life: motherhood.

That story really affects me every time I read it. It makes me want to grab the doctors and nurses who are negating women’s birth experiences and say to them, “Listen—this is a person who is about to take on the biggest role of her life. What happens today will stay with her for the rest of her life, and it will affect how she raises this new life that’s about to be born.” It makes me want to say to the childbirth educators who don’t offer multidimensional, comprehensive, evidence-based information and say, “Why bother teaching if you’re not teaching these women how to make their own decisions?” And it makes me want to say to mothers who are about to live through one of the most intense, life-changing experiences they will ever face, “You’re about to be a mother. You are go-ing to birth a life. Everything you do, feel, and think from this moment on will affect the little one growing inside of you. Take the time to gather everything you need to meet this challenge head on. With the right preparation, tools, and support, there is no way that you are not going to win this marathon, no matter what happens.”

» Gaby is a freelance writer, artist and educator who owns Tmuffin, a company that gives moms products and education to help them use the tools they already have to parent creatively. Learn more about Gaby’s passion for resourcefulness and sustainability at www.Tmuf-fin.com.

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We offer a truly integrative, holistic approach to health care. Our licensed and certified therapists represent a variety of related dis-

ciplines, including Acupuncture, Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Tai Qi, Qi Gong and complete Herbal Pharmacy. Our prac-titioners acknowledge and assess each individual, wherever he or she are in the process, with the goal of easing pain and restoring well being. Please visit us at 4916 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 www.mckayacupuncture.com (910) 791-1981 Email: [email protected]

ChAnnEL FoR hEALInGPat vlach 4701 wrightsville Ave., bldg. 1, suite c2wilmington, nc (910) 274-1716 www.channelforhealing.com

Reiki Master Teacher, Shamanic Healer, ThetaHealer, and Intuitive. With the combination of the ancient healing arts, energy healing and belief work, Pat provides the ultimate in stress relief and alternative healing therapies through the Creator of All That Is for Mind, Body, Spirit working with your Luminous body. Please visit Pat at 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1, Suite C2. Wilmington, NC 28403. www.channelforhealing.com (910) 274-1716.

EVERYDAY MInDFULJennifer Johnson, ms, mfA, lPcpsychotherapist | life & wellness coach mindfulness-based stress reduc-tion (mbsr) teacher, mindful writing teacher910-208-0518 www.everydaymindful.com

Jennifer Johnson, MS, MFA, LPC is a mindfulness-based psycho-therapist and wellness coach. She teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and workshops and retreats on Mindfulness, Mindful Writing, and Mindfulness & Yoga. Jennifer coaches people dealing with stress, illness, anxiety, depression, and food/weight is-sues to make lasting lifestyle changes. www.everydaymindful.com 910-208-0518.

hoLLAnD PhYSICAL ThERAPYspecializing in bodytalkwillem Klokman, lPt, cbP5401 wrightsville Ave., wilmington(910) [email protected]

BodyTalk is a simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be re-synchronized so they can operate as nature intended. Using gentle balancing techniques, the body’s internal awareness is redirected to focus and facilitate the body’s return to balance. It’s a safe, non-invasive and effective therapy.

MASSAGE

AnDREA SonDEYshakti massage910-274-5657www.shaktimassage.comnc license 2279

Andrea is an Integrated Bodywork Thera-pist specializing in Traditional Table Mas-sage, Thai-Yoga Massage on the Mat, Pre

and Perinatal Massage, Swedish, deep tissue, Reiki, and Reflexol-ogy. She is a nationally certified massage and bodywork therapist. With 15 years of hands-on experience, Andrea provides her clients a unique bodywork session that meets the needs of each individual. She brings all her training and techniques to the table, allowing her observations and intuition to guide her in giving a client the most beneficial massage possible.

PERSonAL TRAInER

FIT To YoU PERSonAL TRAInInG & nUTRITIon CoUnSELInG203 racine dr. suite 204, wilmington, nc 2840(910) 200-6641www.fittoyounc.com

Do you hate going to the gym? Let the trainer come to you, or work out in our totally private studio. Fit to You even offers online personal training and nutrition counseling you can do in the comfort of your own home. Specialties include weight loss, strength con-ditioning, assisted stretching, circuit training and basic yoga. Visit www.fittoyounc.com for videos and client testimonials or call Kerri for your FREE consultation.

YoGA

FLETChER TYRonE WILKInS (910) 256-9098 [email protected]

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, is for everyone - and you do not need any previous yoga experience to ben-efit. This style of yoga is practical and also very powerful. Kundalini Yoga works quickly

to give you grace, balance, and most of all, the ability to remain calm, centered, and clear through life’s challenges. As you practice Kundalini Yoga, you will grow. You will gain new perspectives and learn helpful skills and habits that support a healthy lifestyle.

So what can you expect from a Kundalini Yoga class? At the start of every Kundalini Yoga class we “tune in” by chanting ‘Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo’ - a mantra calling on our Creator and connecting us to the teacher within. We breathe consciously to calm our minds. We practice kriyas, which are exact, dynamic combinations of pos-tures, breathing and sound that balance body, mind, and soul - and increase mental clarity and physical vitality. We practice meditation to bring awareness and control of our thoughts. Finally, we use man-tra (sound) and mudra (hand gestures) to clear negative patterns and connect with our higher consciousness.

Fletcher Tyrone Wilkins (AKA Fateh Singh) is a certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation teacher and registered yoga teacher. You can reach Fletcher at 910-256-9098 or e-mail at [email protected] for questions or additional information.

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{community calendar}Friday, April 27th

R.EVOLution Music Festival - FREE! Beach/Music fes-tival located on the far north end of Carolina Beach, called Freeman’s park. There will be lots of good bands/music, fire dancers, belly dancers, drum circles, and many different vendors. You can camp out all weekend, or visit for the day. Families are welcome! For more info, please visit: www.revolutionbeachfest.com.

Saturday, April 28th

Fit Booty Camp - 8 a.m.: Fit Booty Camp is a fast and fun way to burn major calories while toning up the entire body in less than an hour. Exercises can be tai-lored to any fitness level. $15 per class or $48 for one month. Classes are held at 203 Racine Drive, Suite 204 (above the Blue Moon Gift Shops). Call 910-200-6641 to reserve your spot.

R.EVOLution Music Festival - FREE! Beach/Music festival located on the far north end of Carolina Beach, called Freeman’s park. There will be lots of good bands/music, fire dancers, belly dancers, drum circles, and many different vendors. You can camp out all weekend, or visit for the day. Families are welcome! For more info, please visit: www.revolutionbeachfest.com.

Sunday, April 29th

R.EVOLution Music Festival - FREE! Beach/Music festival located on the far north end of Carolina Beach, called Freeman’s park. There will be lots of good bands/music, fire dancers, belly dancers, drum circles, and many different vendors. You can camp out all weekend, or visit for the day. Families are welcome! For more info, please visit: www.revolutionbeachfest.com.

Tuesday, May 1st

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20). Walk-ins welcome, but appointments highly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this set-ting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, diges-tive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com. 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403

Wednesday, May 2nd

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ McKay Healing Arts - 12 noon. $35, Cash or Check only (no credit cards, please!) No appointment necessary! Half-hour acupuncture treatments for immune-boosting, tension and stress relief, and overall wellness en-hancement. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. (910)791-1981

Thursday, May 3rd

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20). Walk-ins welcome, but appointments high-ly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this setting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, diges-tive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403.

Fulfilling Your Potential Using the I Ching - With Howard Bad Hand, Lakota spiritual leader, at Har-mony Yoga, 5201 Oleander Drive, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., donations in support of Howard’s work accepted. Private Sessions available by appointment; see Har-monyYogaWilmington.com for scheduling details. 5201 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC (910) 795-0603.

Saturday, May 5th

Fit Booty Camp - 8 a.m.: Fit Booty Camp is a fast and fun way to burn major calories while toning up the entire body in less than an hour. Exercises can be tai-lored to any fitness level. $15 per class or $48 for one month. Classes are held at 203 Racine Dr, Suite 204 (above the Blue Moon Gift Shops). Call 910-200-6641 to reserve your spot.

The Joy of Flowers - from Dandelion to Rose; Ar-ranging, Essence Making and Painting - 10 -12:30 and 1:40-4:30: Cost: $60 & $25 materials fee. Pre-registration required. $45 students with picture ID. Children 10 and under $25 with registered parent. 5% to International Rivers Foundation. Join Katherine Es-telle, a professional artist, and Reiki Master in a Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Spring Flowers! Experience the joy of flowers, through flower arranging, essence making, painting, and inspired song and dance! Ar-range w/ Roses, Lillies, Dandelions, Irises, Peonys! Eat handmade chocolates. All will take home 2 self-made flower arrangements, a painting & will receive a cus-tom flower essence blend by Katherine Estelle. Includ-ed Materials are paints, canvas, cut flowers. Chocolates and Mexican snacks, too. Participants are encouraged to wear clothing in the colors of their favorite flowers which they can paint and move in, and to bring favorite flowers or those freely available in their neighborhood. 5201 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403-7020; Call (910) 795-0603 or e-mail [email protected] with subject line CincoDeMayoFlowers.

Monday, May 7th

Full Moon Qi Gong - Time: TBA- Contact Alison Lar-mee Born 910-352-4555. Meet at Beach Access #3, Wrightsville Beach.

Tuesday, May 8th


Wednesday, May 9th

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ McKay Healing Arts - 12 p.m. $35, Cash or Check only (no credit cards, please!) No appointment necessary! Half-hour acupuncture treatments for immune-boosting, tension and stress relief, and overall wellness en-hancement. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. (910)791-1981.

Thursday, May 10th


Saturday, May 12th

Fit Booty Camp. 8 a.m. - Fit Booty Camp is a fast and fun way to burn major calories while toning up the entire body in less than an hour. Exercises can be tailored to any fitness level. $15 per class or $48

for one month. Classes are held at 203 Racine Dr, Suite 204 (above the Blue Moon Gift Shops). Call 910-200-6641 to reserve your spot.

Monday, May 14th

Continuing Education - Classes (CEU) 8 hours for Cosmetologist, Estheticains, and Nail technicians. Upstage Beauty Inc. is offering continuing educa-tion classes on the following: Topics:1) How Fitness & a Healthy Lifestyle affect your skin 2) Advanced Makeup Artistry (dramatic/theatrical/bridal) 3) How to Market Your Business in Today’s Economy Dates: May 14 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) June 18 (9 a.m. -5 p.m.) July 23 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Cost is $100 and it will be held at Cypress Grove Club House 6 Cypress Grove Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 Call 910-805-0877 for fur-ther information, or visit www.upstagebeauty.com

Qi Gong - 8 week series (Taking off Memorial Day and July 4th weeks). $75 if you ore-register or $12 per drop in. Located at Organic Yoga (Corner of Front and Chestnut Streets, downtown). For more information contact Alison Larmee Born 910-352- 4555.

Tuesday, May 15th

Art of Native Meditation - Travel to the Lower World- 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Cost: $10. This class offers an introduction to shamanic journeying, to begin mapping the terrain of the highest spirit realm and meet spirit guides. A journey (meditation) is a waking, dream time state to find answers to questions or prob-lems. I am teaching you how to enter a relaxed state prior to journeying, how to set the proper intentions for insight & solving problems in your life, about power Animals/Guides. Each person receives one card read-ing with power animal for the evening. Native Ameri-can drumming music used to enhance your journey/meditation. Trust me, you will enjoy it! Call to sign up. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Com-munity Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20). Walk-ins welcome, but appointments high-ly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this setting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, diges-tive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403

Wednesday, May 16th

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ McKay Healing Arts - 12 p.m. $35, Cash or Check only (no credit cards, please!) No appointment necessary! Half-hour acupunc-ture treatments for immune-boosting, tension and stress relief, and overall wellness enhancement. McKay Heal-ing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. (910)791-1981.

Thursday, May 17th

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20) Walk-ins welcome, but appointments highly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this set-ting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, diges-tive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403.

Free BodyTalk Demo and Information about Bo-dyTalk - by Willem Klokman, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner Every 3rd Thursday of the Month. 6-7:30 p.m.: BodyTalk is a safe and effective holis-


tic therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be re-synchronized so they can operate as nature intended. Holland Therapy Office, conveniently located at 5401 Wrightsville Ave. Space is limited, reserve by calling the office at (910) 794-2900 or reserve your spot on our website www.Holland-Therapy.net.

Friday, May 18th

Free Reiki Share - 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Cost: FREE! Please call to reserve your spot or sign up on Meet-up.com- Wilmington Reiki & Energy Work. We will do Reiki healing energy work exchanging among each other. You do not have to be a Reiki to attend. We will release stress, feel relaxed while leaving our troubles behind starting our weekend fresh. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Saturday, May 19th

Fit Booty Camp - 8 a.m.: Fit Booty Camp is a fast and fun way to burn major calories while toning up the entire body in less than an hour. Exercises can be tailored to any fitness level. $15 per class or $48 for one month. Classes are held at 203 Racine Dr, Suite 204 (above the Blue Moon Gift Shops). Call 910-200-6641 to reserve your spot.

Reiki I Attunement - 9-12 p.m.: Cost: $125 Pre-payment required. *Students with Picture ID $100. Snack & materials will be provided. You will learn: Reiki History & Principles, Meditation, Reiki I At-tunement (you’ll be charged with powerful healing energy), Demo & Hands-on Practice- How to use the Reiki Chakras & Auras, Hand-positions & Reiki Applications, Receive Reiki Energy. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Reiki II Attunement: - 1-5:30 p.m.: Cost: $150 Prepayment Required. *Students with Picture ID $120. Limit 8. Snack and materials included. Usui - Ryoho Reiki as well as the Native American (Sha-manic) approach. Join us for this powerful form of Reiki training. *Usui Ryoho Reiki History *Reiki hand positions. *Reiki Techniques. *Reiki II Attun-ement *Gassho Meditation *Reiji-ho - developing your intuition *Byosen Scanning - detecting wear Reiki is needed *Gyoshi ho - sending Reiki with the eyes *Koki ho - using breath to send Reiki *Kenyoku - dry bathing or clearing ones energy field *Jacki-kiri Joka-ho - clearing objects of neg-ative energy *Strengthening & Protection Tech-niques *Grounding *Seeing Aura’s *Working with your Chakra’s *Empowering yourself *We will have time for individual practice on one another. This is an exciting, rewarding experience Chan-nel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Sunday, May 20th

Advanced Reiki (ART) Attunement - 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Cost: $200.00 Prepayment Required. *Stu-dents with picture ID $160 Materials and lunch are provided. You may prepay on this website or go to my meetup.com website found on the contact Pat page. *The Usui Master attunement which increases the strength of your Reiki energy. *The Usui Mas-ter symbol which increases the effectiveness of the Reiki II symbols and can be used for healing. *Reiki meditation that strengthens the mind and expands consciousness. *Advanced techniques for using Reiki to solve problems and achieve goals. *The use of crystals and stones with Reiki. *How to make a Reiki grid that will continue to send Reiki to yourself

and others after it is charged. *Reiki psychic surgery that allows you to remove negative psychic energy from yourself and others and send it to the light. *A guided mediation that introduces you to your Reiki guides wherein you receive healing and infor-mation. *An exercise will be given to those wishing to take Master Teacher level. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilming-ton, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Tuesday, May 22nd

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20) Walk-ins welcome, but appointments highly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this set-ting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, diges-tive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403.

How is your Intuition?- 6:30- 8 p.m.: Cost: $10 How is your intuition? Not Sure? Let’s find out why! Find out which senses you use and how to expand this gift we were born with. Techniques include breathing & meditations to enhance. Which Claire are you? Are you more than one? Guided Medita-tion, Interactive session, One Card Reading *Pri-vate Group Sessions by Appointment. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Wednesday, May 23rd

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ McKay Healing Arts - 12 noon. $35, Cash or Check only (no credit cards, please!) No appointment necessary! Half-hour acupuncture treatments for immune-boosting, tension and stress relief, and overall wellness en-hancement. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. (910)791-1981.

Thursday, May 24th


Friday, May 25th

Advanced Reiki (ART) Attunement - 10am-5:30pm: Cost: $200.00 Prepayment Required *Students with picture ID $160 Materials and lunch are pro-vided. You may prepay on this website or go to my meetup.com website found on the contact Pat page. *The Usui Master attunement which in-creases the strength of your Reiki energy. * The Usui Master symbol which increases the effective-ness of the Reiki II symbols and can be used for healing. *Reiki meditation that strengthens the mind and expands consciousness. *Advanced techniques for using Reiki to solve problems and achieve goals. *The use of crystals and stones with Reiki. *How to make a Reiki grid that will continue to send Reiki to yourself and others af-ter it is charged. *Reiki psychic surgery that al-lows you to remove negative psychic energy from yourself and others and send it to the light. *A guided mediation that introduces you to your Reiki guides wherein you receive healing and information. *An exercise will be given to those wishing to take Master Teacher level Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Com-munity Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Saturday, May 26th

Master Teacher Attunement - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost: $325.00 Prepayment required *Stu-dents with Picture ID $250.00 Lunch and manual provided. Celebration Dinner following class. Prepay on this website or go to my meetup.com website found on the contact Pat page. *The complete Usui Ryoho Master Teacher attunement and certificate. *Instruction on how to give Reiki attunements for Reiki I, II, ART and full Master. *The Healing attunement. *Two Tibetan symbols are given for a total of six. *Practice time *How to give yourself attunements. *Advanced Reiki medi-tation that harmonizes the energy of the chakras. The values and spiritual orientation of a true Reiki Master. This class is a powerful healing experience. The Manual provided includes detailed steps for giving all the attunements and so much more. This is a gift to yourself or another that never stops giv-ing back. You will be pleased. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilming-ton, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Tuesday, May 29th

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20) Walk-ins welcome, but appointments highly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this set-ting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, diges-tive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403

“Manifesting your Abundance or Soulmate” - Your Choice!. Class Fee: $10.00 *Clearing Old Resentments-A Releasing Exercise *Create a list of all of the assets you desire in a mate or envision your abundance *Creating your request & putting it into action *Manifesting Meditation. Channel for Healing: 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg. 1. Suite C2, Wilmington, NC (910)274-1716. See Community Resource Guide for Bio of Pat Vlach.

Wednesday, May 30th

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ McKay Healing Arts - 12 noon. $35, Cash or Check only (no credit cards, please!) No appointment necessary! Half-hour acupuncture treatments for immune-boosting, tension and stress relief, and overall wellness en-hancement. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. (910)791-1981.

Thursday, May 31st

Community Acupuncture Clinic @ Cape Fear Com-munity Acupuncture - 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.: $20-$40 sliding scale (Veterans/Wounded Warriors $10-20) Walk-ins welcome, but appointments highly recommended. Disorders ideally treated in this set-ting include: allergies, pain, stress/anxiety, digestive issues, PMS. www.CapeFearAcupuncture.com 5401 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403.

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Qigong Introduction Series - Tuesdays May 8th-June 12th. 5:45-7:00 pm Qigong is a series of an-cient Chinese healing movements which promote circulation of energy (Qi) and are restorative and healing to the body. Qigong is great for promot-ing optimal health, flexibility and flow of energy through the body. Certain Qigong exercises target specific organ systems for optimal wellness. Qigong is helpful in reducing anxiety and stress as well. Qi-gong helps to regenerate the mind, body, and spir-it, so we can access our true nature No experience needed. 5201 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC (910) 795-0603 www.HarmonyYogaWilmington.com.

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{yoga calendar}Harmony yoga5201 Oleander DriveWilmington, NC 28403-7020(910) 795-0603

sivananda yoga, Harmony yoga - 10:45 - 12:00 noon .A Sivananda inspired slow-moving class that combines deep breath work, concentration and stillness. Each class begins with pranayama or conscious breathing moving gently into clas-sical sun salutations and ending with a specific set of asanas. This class is great for both begin-ners and advancd students where there is an op-portunity to deepen and nuture one’s practice.

SUN

Alignment based yoga - 9:15 - 10-30 am This is a mixed levels class and we usually incorporate some partnering. We work on physically align-ing our poses as an expression of our personal perspective and experience of the world we live in. We will work with key alignment prin-ciples in each pose which will aliven our yoga practice with skill and awareness.

MON FRI

Kundalina yoga/meditation - Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan is for everyone and you do not need any previous yoga experience to benefit. It is practical and also very powerful. It works quickly to give you grace, balance, and most of all the ability to remain calm, centered, and clear through life’s challenges.

MON WED

vinyasa yoga - 5:45 - 7:00 pm. Go deeper into your practice connecting breath, body, and mind. Flow through a thoughtful sequence of asanas that build heat and strength and flex-ibility and concentration and ... and (the pos-sibilities are endless!)

MON WED FRI

gentle yoga - 10:45 am-Noon: This is a great practice if you are new to yoga, or prefer tak-ing things at a more relaxed pace. A perfect class if you are recovering from injury. Props and modifications are offered to support your body and breath. Focuses on the benefits of relaxing, calming, and meditative aspects of yoga practice; ideal for those looking to let go of stress or any form of negativity.

TUE THU SAT

mcKay Healing Arts4916 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC (910) 791-1981

radiant woman yoga with Heather till 6-7:15pm: Designed especially for the wom-an’s body and unique journey to wholeness, regardless of age or ability. Come share in the healing and transformative power of gentle and restorative yoga practices. Price: Donations.

TUE

basic yoga-All levels with Katie wright gryn 6pm-7pm: This one-hour class is for the curi-ous, the seekers, the beginners, and the ad-vanced-people of all shapes, sizes and abili-ties. Sessions use movement, meditation and breath work to connect us with our bodies and mind. $10 per class.

WED

gentle/restorative yoga with Heather till 9:30am-10:30am. These nurturing and calm-ing classes incorporate restorative yoga, breath work, gentle hands-on work, and aro-matherapy to create a space for you to unwind and release tensions, rest deeply and reju-venate your whole being. Price: Donations.

THU

yoga with becca Class located inside Carolina Beach Community Acupuncture.1140 N Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Awareness yoga class 9:00 a.m. Cost is on slid-ing scale: $8-$12. Please call (910)228-3412 for more details, or visit: www.rebeccaniamtu.webs.com

SAT

Awareness yoga class 6:45pm. Cost: Sliding Scale $8-$12. Please call (910)228-3412 for more details, or visit: www.rebeccaniamtu.webs.com

MON

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Pleasure Island YogaYoga for the Planet

Offering Hot Yoga, Hatha, Bhakti, Power Vinyasa, and Karma Yoga.

See community resource guide, call 910-228-3412 or visit http://www.rebeccaniamtu.webs.com/ for more information.

Yoga with BeccaYoga for the PlanetCommunity classes located in

Carolina Beach and Wilmington.Private and semi-private

classes available.Offering all levels of yogainfluenced by the Anusara and Vinyasa traditions.

910-228-3412Or visit:

www.rebeccaniamtu.webs.comfor more information

We have space available for rent at harmony Yoga for yoga compatible business or service (massage, reiki, emotional healing, etc.

CALL (910) 795-0603


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Pat VlachCertified Master Energy Healer

with Modalities Practiced: ThetaHealer®, Reiki Master Teacher®,

Shamballa Master Healer®, Shamanic Healer®, Intuitive.

I practice a holistic, natural, hands-on energy healing system that touches on all levels of Mind,

Body and Soul, enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

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“The body can heal itself, You need only to listen.”

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