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In 2014, Natural Awakenings celebrates 20 years as a catalyst for change. I am proud to be a part of this growing net-work of 90 local magazine publishers that are working toward a combined effect of conscious living in our communities. From our CEO/Founder, Sharon Bruckman, “For 20 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readers’ go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living.” Nationally, we are grateful to our 3.8 mil-lion readers plus thousands of committed advertisers and

hundreds of editorial contributors that make it possible for us to offer cutting-edge information, practical tips and interviews with internationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders. She continues, “Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone.” Natural Awakenings continues the tradition of a holistic view of life that encompasses the health and well-being of our mind-body-spirit. To function at our best as humans, we need to take care of all three components. Feeding our body healthy food and being active is important. Our body is the vessel that we have been given to carry our mind, emotions, memories and spirit through this physical life. But our body also needs our minds to feed it with healthy thoughts and a nourished spirit. What type of conversations do you have with your body? Are you encouraging? Do you feed your body with supportive thoughts? Our body hears every thing that our mind says. How we think, behave and eat are all essential factors in the quality and endurance of our life.

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Our articles this month suggest ways for you to take more control of your healthcare with your own team of professionals, new fitness trends, choosing whole foods, teaching kids to read labels and setting goals for your happiness. We even have anti-aging aids for pets. Like me, you may be feeling a bit sluggish and weighed down from the abun-dance of delicious food and the lack of time to exercise during the holiday season. Now it’s time to refocus on our self-care. Now in my 60’s, I actually feel that I am getting younger. I feel even better than I did a few years ago. I look forward to continue making improvements in my own self-care. With another new year, my attention turns to having the energy and stamina to grab hold of fresh opportunities. Join me and let’s set our intentions for 2014 to take more control of our own health. We will continue to learn together about holistic choices and how they can contribute to our own well-being and the good of all.

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First Quarter Workshops at Springbank RetreatNew Year offerings at Springbank Retreat

hold the possibility of growth through creativity, authentic living and spiritual insight. The 2014 schedule starts on February 7-9 with New Beginnings: Contemplative Retreat. Staff members Trina McCormick and Theresa Linehan guide participants into a journey of their own souls with centering prayer, spiritual practice of T’ai Chi Chih and ending with a labyrinth candlelight ritual. Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds and Hearts, Febru-ary 10-15, with Margie Hosch brings together spiritual and psychological aspects for a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing. Other February programs include Well-Springs: Celebrate Self and Spirit through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts, a 12-Step retreat for women, and an expressive writing work-shop: “Awareness” through Writing: Expressing from the Heart. Rounding out the month on February 28-March 2, with dream specialist Justina Lasley: Bringing Dreams to Life. March retreats include Pottery and Native Spirituality and a Spirit Quest workshop bringing forth the ancient wisdom and spirituality of native people. March’s Radiant Splendor, studies the dimensions of faith and God’s love. In April, Icon Painting as Prayer and Easter Hope in a Time of Ecological Decline observe Easter week. Other April programs emphasize our responsibility to the planet, as well as ways to care for oneself naturally.

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Help Save SC Natural-Birthing CentersThe South

Carolina Affili-ate of the Ameri-can Association of Birth Centers (AABC) is unify-ing natural birth centers across South Carolina in an effort to overturn the SC Department of Health and Environmen-tal Control’s (DHEC) recent interpreta-tion of regulatory policy. This policy has women in our state at risk of losing their right to choose where and with whom to safely and naturally give birth. The SC DHEC recent reinterpreta-tion requires a physician to respond onsite at the birth center if a patient experiences complications. The American College of Nurse-Midwives Director, Jesse Bushman writes, “An overly stringent interpretation that this regulation requires a physician to be physically present at a birth center in emergencies would hinder rather than promote appropriate transfer of care by mandating unnecessary delays.” Part-nered physicians agree that requiring their presence at the birth center merely delays a necessary hospital transfer. South Carolina women are reaching out to their legislators to protest this new regulatory mandate. You can support this effort in many ways. First, call, write or email your district legislator. See SCStateHouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php. Second, join the birth center discussions on the web and Facebook pages of birthing centers in our area, such as Charleston Birth Place, Labors of Love in Spartanburg, Carolina WaterBirth in Simpsonville and Carolina Birth Center in Fort Mill.

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Sweets Sour Brain Power Binging on sweets and soda in an effort to bone up for

exams or presentations probably has the opposite effect, according to a new animal study from the University of Cali-fornia, Los Angeles. Researchers found that eating or quaffing too much fructose, like that found in cane sugar and the high-fructose corn syrups permeating many processed foods, can cause unclear thinking, poor learning and impaired memory. Scientists have long known that high-fructose diets increase the risk for diabetes, obesity and fatty liver. Now the UCLA team has dis-covered that only six weeks of a high-fructose diet slowed the animals’ brains. The good news is that eating omega-3 fatty acids like those found in cold water fish appear to counteract the negative effects of fructose, enabling the animals to think more clearly.

Mammograms Carry Cancer RiskThere is growing evidence that mammograms, which are

the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mam-mography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessar-ily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-inva-sive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommenda-tion supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

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THE TOXIC SIDE OF TYLENOLAs the evidence of the harmful

effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects. A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or with-out food, the effects on the liver are multiplied. Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertil-ity and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions. “Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with ac-etaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

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Art Heartens Seniors Just looking at a painting by Picasso, Dali or War-

hol can brighten the world for seniors, according to researchers at Britain’s Newcastle University. After just three visits to a gallery, the researchers found positive changes in the participating seniors’ opinions about their life experiences and abilities in light of their ages. The gallery visits further inspired participants to become more involved with others and their communities.

Produce Banishes the BluesNew research from New Zealand’s University of

Otago shows that consuming more whole fruits and vegetables increases peacefulness, happiness and energy in one’s daily life. Scientists discovered the strong relationship to be particularly apparent in coun-tering winter blues. A total of 281 college-age students filled out an online food diary and mood survey for 21 consecutive days. Results showed that eating fruits and vegetables one day led to improvements in positive mood the next day, regardless of other key factors, such as body mass index. Other types of food did not produce the same uplifting effect.

“After further analysis, we demonstrated that young people would need to consume approximately seven to eight total servings of fruits and vegetables per day to notice a meaningful positive change,” says Tamlin Conner, Ph.D., with the university’s department of psychology. “One serving of fruit or vegetables is approximately the size that could fit in our palm, or half a cup.” Study co-author Bonnie White suggests that this can be accomplished by having vegetables com-prise half of the plate at each meal and snacking on whole fruit like apples. The American Psychiatric Association acknowledges that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects, at least mildly, as many as 20 percent of Americans.

More Bok Choy, Less Ice Cream Boosts Breast Health

Chowing down on cruciferous veggies reduces the risk of recur-ring breast cancer, say Vanderbilt University researchers, while

consuming too many high-fat dairy products produces an opposite effect, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The paper on veggies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research showed that the more cruciferous vegetables a woman ate in the first two years after her breast cancer diagno-

sis, the lower was her risk of the cancer returning or death from the original cancer. Eating broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and cabbage

worked to reduce the rate of recurring breast cancer by 35 percent and the risk of death in the following nine years by 62 percent. On the other side of the coin, the NCI study showed that wom-

en treated for early stage breast cancer that regularly ate one or more servings of high-fat milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream increased their risk of dying of breast cancer by 44 percent and of earlier death from all causes by 64 percent.

VITAMIN C HALVES COLDS IN ATHLETESTaking vitamin C

before engaging in physically demanding activities helps keep colds away for people that are heavy exercis-ers, say Finnish re-searchers at the University of Hel-sinki. While their meta-study showed that non-exercisers that took vitamin C daily gained little or no protection from colds, the story for marathon-ers, competitive skiers and soldiers on subarctic assignments was much different. The study, published in the Cochrane Review, found that the 598 heavy exercisers cut their risk of colds in half.

BRIEF BOUTS OF YOGA BOLSTER THE BRAINJust 20 minutes of yoga postures,

breathing and meditation are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information. Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 min-utes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.


globalbriefsNews and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Grassroots GumptionCitizen Action Wins Against Monsanto and MoreThe Center for Food Safety (CFS), a national nonprofit advo-cating in the public interest, works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. It confirms that actions such as signing petitions really do make a difference. For instance, the CFS cites a hard-fought campaign that pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to respond to a lawsuit and remove arsenic from chicken feed. They credit the thousands of consumers that joined the ef-fort, saying, “Together, we forced the FDA to remove arsenic ingredients in animal feed used for our nation’s chickens, tur-keys and hogs, and 98 of the 101 drug approvals for arsenic-based animal drugs will be withdrawn.”

More recently, CFS reports that half a million citizen phone calls and emails had a significant effect in killing

an extension of the so-called “Monsanto protection act” in

the Senate. Formally named the Farmer Assurance Provision, the measure undermined the U.S. De-

partment of Agriculture’s authority to ban genetically modified crops, even if court rulings found they posed risks to human and environmental health.

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Whale WarsMilitary Exercises Threaten Sea LifeDuring the next five years, the U.S. Navy’s war games, using live munitions in our coastal waters, will potentially kill 186 whales and dolphins off the East Coast and 155 more off Hawaii and Southern Cali-fornia, according to computer models. Rear Admiral Kevin Slates rationalizes the casualties by stat-ing, “Without this realistic testing and training, our sailors can’t develop or maintain the critical skills they need or ensure the new technologies can be operated effectively.” On the upside, marine scientists are currently using mo-bile devices to reduce the number of whales struck and killed off California’s coast by large commercial ships. An app called Whale Spotter employs crowd-sourcing to gather data, allowing sailors, fishermen and marine scientists that spot whales to plot their locations on an interactive map. Such a network can track marine mammals in real time as they migrate. These maps are useful to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Coast Guard officials responsible for recommending changes in vessel routes.

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Life ThreatEvidence Mounts of GMO DangersThe nonprofit Non-GMO Project, commit-ted to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modi-fied (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is respon-sible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihila-tion of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome.

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Smoke ChokeBig Coal’s Big Plans to Hasten Climate ChangeEnvironmentalists are mounting an effort to stop the coal industry from exporting millions of tons of coal to China and keep the coal in the ground by halting the construction of huge new coal export terminals at ports in Oregon and Washington. The nation’s two largest coal companies want to strip-mine vast reserves in Wyoming and Montana’s Powder River Basin, and then ship the coal by rail to the ports. “Based on our back-of-the-envelope calculation, the burning of this exported coal could have a larger climate impact than all of the oil pumped through the Keystone pipeline,” says Kimberly Larson, a spokesperson for the Power Past Coal campaign, a coalition of more than 100 environmental and community groups that oppose the coal terminals. Many U.S. coal-fired power plants still operate, but they’re being squeezed out of business by new federal standards for mercury, arsenic and other toxins that take effect in 2016. Also, the price of natural gas in America has fallen below that of coal. China already accounts for almost half of the world’s coal consumption, and demand continues to skyrocket for cheap, coal-fired electricity to power its growing industrial parks and mega-cities.

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Global WatchdogUnited Nations Panel Zeroes in on SustainabilityThe United Nations (UN) has created a new scientific advi-sory board under the aegis of UNESCO, mandated to advise UN executives, participating countries and other stakehold-ers on the use of science, technology and innovation in achieving sustainable development. The 26 international experts appointed to the board span a broad spectrum of dis-

ciplines including: basic sciences; engineering and technology; social sciences and humanities; ethics; health; and economic, behavioral and agricultural sciences, as well as the environmental sciences more commonly associated with sustainability. The board’s inaugural meeting in December focused on outcomes of the 2013 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), and from other large-scale interdisciplinary processes, such as the 2012 Planet Under Pressure Conference, held in London, and the Future Earth 10-year international research initiative.

Yogic Milestone Smithsonian Exhibit Highlights Storied HistoryThis month’s exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sack-ler Gallery, Yoga: The Art of Transformation, comprises the museum’s first presentation of yogic art. Temple sculptures, devotional icons, vibrant manuscripts and court paintings created in India more than 2,000 years ago will be on view, as well as early modern photographs, books and films. The Washington, D.C., exhibition borrows from 25 museums and private collections in India, Europe and the United States. More than 120 works, from the third to the early 20th century, illuminate yoga’s central tenets, as well as its obscured histories. Through masterpieces of Indian sculpture and paintings, the exhibition explores yoga’s goals; its Hindu, Jain and Sufi manifestations; its means of transforming body and consciousness; and its philosophical foundations.

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Conventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat

a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as:

What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type?

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What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust?

Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these

queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.

Integrative Approach“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of the Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized ex-pert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the hu-man body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic,

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a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat struc-tural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integra-tive medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maxi-mizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conven-tional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and presi-dent of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individu-ally targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

Customized Team “Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine spe-cialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at spe-cific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detec-tion of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.” Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doc-tor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturo-pathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a function-al medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist,

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Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practi-tioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Some-times, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

Contributing Specialists An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go hand-in hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered cranio-sacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a founda-tional plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or func-tional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms


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Funding a PlanA personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facil-ity. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chem-ical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typi-cally costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiro-practic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.”

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Katie Teague’s in-spiring documen-tary, Money and Life

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Why did you produce a documentary on the subject of money? As an in-depth psychotherapist familiar with observing humanity, I felt that I could use the simple lens of storytelling to chronicle the complexity of money and economics. Because I had no ex-perience in economics or filmmaking, I was often brought to my knees in the crucible of all I was learning, a virtual crash Ph.D. course. In interviewing David Korten, economist, author and former professor at the Harvard Business School, he soothed my worries by pointing out that because I hadn’t been indoctrinated into the world of economics and its jargon, my language of metaphors and analogies would help lay people better recognize and under-stand convoluted economic concepts. As a therapist, I repeatedly see how disconnections due to eroding relation-ships with ourselves, our natural world and each other are wreaking havoc on people and the planet. I routinely see that money isn’t a root cause of a person’s issues, just the container for them. Most frequently the issues I hear about result from setting dreams aside “for later” and squelching the sparks of individual genius, usually because

Money MythsFilmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers

Our Misperceptionsby Linda Sechrist

of a perceived scarcity of money. I became curious about what role our rela-tionship to money plays in such disconnections.

What are the effects of awaking to what money is and isn’t in our lives? In considering this from the perspective of heal-

ing and tending the soul, asking, “Where are we most wounded in our modern world?” I had my own quan-tum awakening to the fact that I’m not separate from the subject matter I’m exploring: What is my own story with money? Have I given up healthy self-government to the money god? What are my opportunities to reclaim my own power? I discovered that the core principle of the economy, money and currency is relationship itself, and that we’ve unwittingly disempowered ourselves by entrusting too much power to middle-men like central banks and financial consultants, but are now realizing that we don’t need them. One clear example is that more individuals are having a direct experi-ence of the divine. Also, entire com-munities are investing their time, energy and money in their local economies, where they have established relation-ships and can see the results. I believe that the technologies supporting our emerging new economy reflect our own consciousness coming online.

Were you surprised at what you learned?I did not know that the U.S. and global economies are based on debt and scar-

city nor understand beforehand that our perceptions of scarcity and separation from one another are only illusions. While the majority of economists say that money is an exchange, Bernard Lietaer, author of The Future of Money, states, that is what money does but not what it is. Fundamentally, money is a human agreement—a form of currency via an artifact designed, engineered and built by humans. This is something we have forgotten and it’s hurting us.

How did you approach the universally sensitive subject of money?The film is purely a starting place and a tool that individuals can use to educate themselves and spark con-versations. I kept the tone of the film as non-polarizing as possible so that conservative family members could cull compelling concepts that inspire further exploration, rather than walk away feeling a need to defend their beliefs. Awareness and knowledge breeds empowerment and innovative perspectives so that we all can better participate in whatever is emerging.

Will a new economy replace or parallel the existing one?A new economy is emerging and operating in parallel. Beyond being based on gifting, alternative money, barter or other buzzwords, it’s com-ing online from a previously unknown place. This is one of the reasons I term the film emergent-oriented, rather than solution-oriented. A quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller, systems theorist, architect and inventor, eloquently applies: “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” The fact is that the old economy, based on debt and scarcity, is designed to collapse. The more innovative we can be in participating in the emerging econ-omy, the more conscious awareness we can bring to bear, improving the chances for increasingly positive impacts.

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Western science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its

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and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy. Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing. For example, if we eat fragment-ed wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves crav-ing refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods. Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calcu-lates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s miss ing is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an


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The pursuit of combining good food and conversation is taking on new, more fulfilling formats.

Instead of idle chit-chat or gossip over high-calorie feasts, many people are showing an appetite to fill their lives with more meaningful discussions while dining on healthy meals. The international Green Drinks phenom-enon was among the first to success-fully mix eco-conscious conversation with healthy beverages; now, thought-provoking initiatives are mixing regular banter with bites in ways that are both lively and nurturing. Those seeking the exotic may in-dulge in The Philosopher’s Table: How

average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle. Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew, we may reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result. Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be help-ful in treating specific conditions or de-ficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food. Supportive studies include Ken-tucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of

the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while cur-cumin alone was ineffective. Results sug-gested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability. A Pennsylvania State University re-search review determined that although population studies consistently report that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, studies of antioxidant supplements did not show the same benefits. The difference may be that a whole foods diet naturally contains not only antioxidants, but a wide range of nutrients and compounds that may act synergistically to protect against diseases. Colbin goes further, suggesting that supplements may even make us less

likely to want to eat vegetables and set us up for junk food cravings to balance out too many vitamins or minerals. Her advice is to use vitamins and supple-ments if medically required, but not every day and not for a lifetime. Her views are all about maintain-ing the natural balance in the foods that nature provides without worrying about striving for perfection or radical chang-es in diet. Colbin recommends aiming for 70 percent whole foods overall to keep everything in balance. Start by making a few small changes, listen to the body to see if there’s a noticeable difference and adjust accordingly.

Margie King is a former corporate at-torney now working as a holistic health and nutrition coach and natural health copywriter from Philadelphia, PA. Con-nect via NourishingMenopause.com.

to Start Your Philosophy Dinner Club—Monthly Conversation, Music and Recipes, by Marietta McCarty, follow-ing guidelines to immerse guests in the tastes and cultures of 12 different cities and countries. Suggested themes in-clude saluting the present-day benefits of the work of women’s rights pioneer Jane Addams while sipping multi-bean soup (Chicago) or consuming uplifting perspectives of ancient philosopher Lao Tzu over shrimp dumplings with dipping sauce (China). Recommended discussion topics at ConversationCafe.org include self-identi-ty and self-reflection, current events and appreciating the arts. A search function

for finding a local chapter complements advice on launching a new one. RawFoodNetwork.com provides links to groups nationwide that forge connections with fellow enthusiasts, share dishes and network. It also pro-vides information, recipes and other helpful resources. Touring experts in the preparation and benefits of raw food and vegan, plant-based diets show up everywhere from natural food restaurants and retail-ers to health expos and foodie Meetup events. Speakers include Brian Clement, Brenda Cobb, Paul Nison, Jenna Nor-wood, Karen Ranzi and David Wolfe.

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According to the National Cen-ter for Health Statistics, obesity more than doubled in children

ages 6 to 11 and tripled in adolescents ages 12 to 19 between 1980 and 2010. Nearly one in five youths in both age groups, plus one in eight preschool-ers, are now considered obese and at increased risk for consequent health problems. By 2013, the Centers for Disease Control finally showed signs of hope, with some states reporting small reversals in the trend. Positive developments might continue if parents and teachers gently coach kids to better evaluate what’s going into their mouths and bodies by understanding food labels. Despite the intimidation factor (even for adults), “Once children know how to read, they are ready to start learning how to read food labels,” advises Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending, a forward-thinking company actively in-creasing the presence of healthy-food vending machines in schools nation-wide. He says, “The more kids know about what they’re eating, the more empowered they’ll be about making healthier food choices.” Here are five basic tips to increase

Label LiteracyFive Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foodsby Elisa Bosley

knowing what food labels really say that will benefit a youngster’s health for a lifetime. Visualize serving sizes. Assemble two or three packaged food items—preferably those that the child regularly eats, like cereal, oatmeal and apple-sauce—plus a measuring cup. Point out the serving-size number on the package label, and let the child measure out a single serving. This visually reinforces serving sizes, the first number anyone needs to consider on a food label. Try it with a single soda or juice bottle, too, which often says, “two servings.” Important note: Most nutrition label serving sizes are based on a 2,000-calorie adult diet. For kids ages 4 to 8, portion sizes are about two-thirds of an adult portion; for preteens, por-tions run 80 to 90 percent of the adult amount, says Registered Dietitian Tara Dellolacono-Thies, food coach for CLIF Kid nutrient-rich organic energy snacks. Evaluate numbers. Next, discuss the numbers noted for calories, fat, sugar, fiber and cholesterol. When evaluating a packaged food for an elementary school child, Dellolacono-Thies suggests aiming for 175 calories or less per serving; one gram or less

Families have three key weapons in combating America’s childhood obesity epidemic: keeping them active, reducing their soda and junk food intake and teaching youngsters how to read food labels.

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Recognize patterns. Look for pat-terns in the desired feelings in order to distill your list to determine key, repeat-ing words. Individuals tend to reach for the same feeling states across all areas of their lives. If you want to feel “vitality” within livelihood, then you likely wish to feel the same way in the context of wellness and relationships. Declare your core desired feelings. Now zero in on three to five core feel-ings that resonate most strongly inside. Ask yourself what’s beneath each feel-ing. For you, perhaps “success” is really about freedom, creativity or excellence. Look up the definitions of words—every word is its own world. Which feelings do you find to be the most uplifting, positive, satisfying and compelling? Ask yourself: “What do I want to do, have or experience to create my core desired feelings?” Thus, you begin setting goals with soul. You see and make connections between how you want to feel and what will actually help you feel that way. This is where you turn your ambitions truly inside-out and right-side-up to hitch your intentions to deeper and more nurturing meaning. This is the revolutionary beginning of re-alizing the ongoing success of a lifetime.

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saturated fat; no trans fats; no more than 13 grams of added sugars; no more than 210 milligrams sodium content; and at least two grams of fiber. She notes that cholesterol alone is less of a health risk factor for kids than saturated fats and sugars unless a child is on a specialized diet. Added bonus-es: Look for high-percent daily values (shown as DV percentage) for nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D, which experts generally agree most kids’ diets lack in sufficient quantities. Compare and contrast. Armed with these basic guidelines, compare, for example, the grams of sugar in a can of soda with a serving of cooked rolled oats, or the amount of calcium in a carton of milk versus a juice box. One-to-one evaluations will begin to give a child a sense of what numbers constitute “high” or “low” amounts. Check the fine print. “Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated anything signal that the food is likely of lower nutritional qual-ity,” counsels Dellolacono-Thies. Make a game of sounding out items in the ingredient list. “It’s a classic teaching moment: Unpronounceable ingredients often mean it’s a lab-cre-ated, fake, food-like item,” she says. Next, ask the youngster to read the label on an apple. Surprise! No food label means it’s a whole, real food—the best, most nutritious kind. Translate knowledge into choices. Once a child has gotten the hang of it, let him or her compare different food labels and choose which one is the healthier option. Plan a little extra time to also do it during grocery shopping. With time and practice, an educated youngster will begin to incorporate the power of reading food labels before choosing foods. “Even when children walk up to a vending machine, where they can’t read labels, you want them to know which is the healthier option,” says Backer. “With label-reading practice, they’ll become savvy shoppers who’ll readily recognize healthy food options when they see them.”

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In human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a spe-cialty called anti-aging medicine. The goal is to restore optimal health to those at midlife and older that seek to

prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associ-ated with aging. But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doc-tors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all. Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even de-bilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health. Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tu-mors may not receive ameliorating care when the family vet simply considers them “too old” to invest in or pull through surgery.

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care and focusing on anti-aging ef-forts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan. As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typi-cally have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life. Exemplary TreatmentHere’s how the team at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, in Plano, Texas, success-fully approaches anti-aging medicine. Beginning at 5 years of age, all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles—are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutri-tional analysis of results. Abnormal re-

sults indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-speci-fied natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases. Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status. Potential dental and other oral is-sues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medica-tions can be eliminated or replaced as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects as-sociated with chronic use of medical

therapies. Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phospha-tidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other ele-ments to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to sup-port the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeo-stasis and improved quality of life. Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veteri-nary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more in-formation, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

There is now an accurate, inexpensive way to allow the

detection of cancer and other in-flammatory diseases before a pet actually develops clinical signs of cancer. The blood panel tests provide early detection that al-lows intervention prior to disease progression, when greater dam-age occurs and options become more expensive and limited. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity: ab-normal cell division and sys-temic inflammatory activity. Thymidine kinase (TK) is a measure of dysregu-lated cellular proliferation; as cancer cells divide, TK is usually increased. C-reactive protein (CRP) is elevated in the presence of systemic inflammatory diseases, including cancer.

In a study group of 360 dogs fol-lowed for up to one year, incidence of cancer and serious disease were tracked. The study showed that almost 100 percent of cancers were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing symptoms. Designed to be part

of a routine wellness plan, these cancer-screening tests are the most comprehensive single blood test available in monitoring the overall health status of a dog. In addition to screening for can-cer, checking the vitamin D status of a dog is also important, because low levels of vitamin D have been shown to contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases.

Dr. Shawn Messonnier is a holistic veterinarian in Plano, Texas, and found-er of Dr. Shawn’s Naturals all-natural products and supplements for dogs. Natural Awakenings readers can save 10 percent on all in-stock products with the code DRSHAWN. For more infor-mation, visit DrShawnsNaturals.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE

CHARLESTON COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE1307 Savannah Highway 843-763-7200 feelgreatcharleston.com

Voted Best Acupuncturist in Charleston 2012! Pain Management, Autoim-mune, Infertility, Diges-tion, Migraines, Fatigue, Allergies, Diabetes, Stress and much more. Sliding Scale $20-$40 all return visits.

DANA PAPPAS, MHA, LAcLovegrove Health Solutions, LLCMt. Pleasant 843-469-1001Lovegrovehealthsolutions.com

L icensed acupunc tu r i s t , herbalist, holistic nutritionist, & Chinese Medicine specialist practicing integrated medicine with a physician. Specialties include: Fertility, Autoimmune Diseases, Digestion, Thyroid, Fatigue, Arthritis, Allergies, Weight Loss, & Women’s Health.

SUMMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE 127 S. Main St.843-810-1225mycarolinamoon.com

Bring us your headaches; back pain, tennis elbow, indigestion or whatever is bothering you! Affordable Acupuncture between $15-$35. PTSD treatments for Veterans $5. Appointments or Walk-ins welcome! See ad page 13.

ALTERNATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE

DR. PATRICK S. LOVEGROVELovegrove Health Solutions, LLCMt. Pleasant 843-469-1001 lovegrovehealthsolutions.com

AMA Board- certified Medical Doctor specializing in alternative/integrative medicine, holistic nutrition, weight loss, fatigue and pain management. Services include acupuncture, bioidentical hormones, anti-aging, nutra-ceuticals, detoxification, Chinese/

Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, Reiki, & blood/saliva/urine/hair/stool Functional Medicine lab analysis for treatment of chronic disease.

BODYWORK

EDEN FONVIELLE, LMT SC#25831649-E Savannah Hwy(Inside Dr. Sue Wilds' Chiropractic Office)843-708-4816

Massage therapy for pain relief and stress reduction. Every Monday Special: I offer chair massage for only $1 per minute for walk-ins from 10am-noon & 2-5pm.

JOYOUS LIVING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE (JLTM)Ashima Kahrs, CMTMt. Pleasant & Goose Creek Location843-813-2834 [email protected]

Authorized Continuum Teacher, Certified Wellspring Practitioner, Certified Watsu Practitioner, Fluid Integration Therapy Cranio-Sacral/Sacred Spaces Massage, Chakra Dialog/Tissue Awareness Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Myofascial Release,

Raindrop/Aromatherapy Treatment, Nia Blue Belt Instructor (group/private), Primary Facilitator for NCBTMB approved workshops thru JLTM. See web page for details. See ad page 21.

LOTUS HEALING CENTREAbigail McClam, LMBT 6411 232 A Ashley Ave, Charleston 843-724-9807 LotusCharleston.com [email protected]

Massage Therapist and owner of Lotus Healing Centre. Holistic Massage Specialties include chronic pain management, trauma release, athletic training maintenance and integrative wellness. Lotus is a collaboration of holistic health practitioners

unified by their mission to inspire, empower and educate our community in mind, body and spirit. The Lotus Team offers a multidimensional approach to holistic health care through massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, Craniosacral therapy, Reiki and Ayurveda.

VIRGINIA CHAPLINCertified Rolfer®, RN rolfingcharleston.com 843-327-5905

Rolfing™ Structural Integration is a highly effective hands-on therapy designed to restore alignment and proper function to the body. Rolfing can create dramatic changes in posture and physical structure by addressing

the patterns in your body that may be causing pain, poor posture or general feelings that daily activities are harder to do than they used to be. Re-sculpt, Re-align, Re-charge your life!

BRAIN TRAINING

TIDEWATER NEUROFEEDBACK CTR.Mary P. Price, LPC222 West Coleman BlvdMt Pleasant 843-224-3966

Increase your focus, alertness and happ ine s s w i th t he Peak Achievement Happiness Trainer! The best NEUROFEEDBACK experience ever. Call Mary Price a t 8 4 3 - 2 2 4 - 3 9 6 6 f o r a n a p p o i n t m e n t . C o g n i t i v e

Behavioral therapy and the BAUD also available.

CHIROPRACTOR

COLUCCI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTERDr. Gina Colucci 1806 Trolley Rd, SummervilleColucciChiropractic.com 843-875-5700

Serving Summerville Area for 27 years , o f fer ing a natural approach to ; pe r iphera l neuropathy, bio-identical ho rmones , we i gh t l o s s /nutritional counseling, sugar detox, stress testing, detox footbaths, heavy metal testing,

Total Body Modification, chiropractic, emotional and wellness care.

DRS. GINA & MICHAEL COURSON3373 South Morgans Pt Rd, Suite 307, MPcoursonchiro.com426 West Coleman Blvd Ste D, MPmtpleasantchiro.com 843-971-8814

Providing full service health and wellness care. Many techno log ies including no twisting and cracking. Massage therapy, nutr i t ional counse l ing , energy balance and detox. Insurance accepted.

Free Consults. Open Saturdays.


DR. KARYN G. MEADOWSFamily First Chiropractic, N Charlestonfamily1chiro.com843-553-9700

A powerful approach to natural healing through chiropractic and the use of therapeutic grade essential oils. Massage Therapy and Weight Release Counseling ava i l ab le . Young L iv ing Independent Distributor. Most insurances accepted.

CHURCHES

RHETT AVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH DOCWe are finally back in our church building! 5103 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston Sunday Worship: 11am 843-747-2464

A safe, spiritual place to question & grow! We are an accepting congregation & do not expect total conformity or perfection. U r invited!

UNITY CHURCH OF CHARLESTON2535 Leeds Avenue843-566-0600 unitychs.orgReverend Ed Kosak, Minister

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

COLON HEALTH

A CENTER FOR WELL BEING843-769-6848acenterforwellbeing.comGrass Roots Healthcare since 1991

Therapeutic Massage, Colon Hydrotherapy, TFH, Bioresonance, Detox Foot Baths, Sauna, Cleansing Retreats, Healthy Food Choice Coaching, NBCTH Certified and I-ACT Members. Offering people a vehicle to help improve their quality of life. Specializing in Probiotic education.

DENTISTRY

JARED L. SLOVAN, DMD JAMES H. SEXTON, JR., DMD924 Tall Pine Rd, Mt PleasantDrJaredSlovan.com 843-884-0701

Mercury Free—Mercury Safe for over 20 years. Please call us to set up a free consult. See ad page 18.

HEALTH FOOD STORESGOD’S GREEN ACRE1240-C Central Ave, Summerville843-873-3953 godsgreenacreonline.comYour doorway to total health. Serving Summerville over 40 years. Natural & gluten-free products. Probiotics, organic oils, vitamins & supplements, essential oils and so much more…

VITAMIN PLUS+Herbs and Health Foods119 North Goose Creek Blvd, Ste KGoose Creek 843-797-3200

Best selection of herbs in SC. Organic tea, spices, supplements, essential oils, wheat-free and gluten-free products. 10am-7pm M-Sat, closed Sunday.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

BEMER MEGerry Schmidt, PhD, partner843-588-9286 [email protected]

Reverse aging in just 8 minutes, 2X/day with BEMER—reduces inflammation, pain, digestive issues, improves sleep and energy/vitality, plus more. Used by NASA and Olympic teams, in 42 countries for 15 years. Try it FREE! See ad page 9.

HEALTH FOR LIFE, INCPenny Mill, Natural Health Professional& Reba Device/Electro-Dermal Technician843-345-0870 Healthforlifeinc.com

Experience optimal health through Reba Device and Computerized Electro-Dermal testing. Identifies physical and emotional issues and isolates the root cause. Brings balance t h r o u g h h o m e o p a t h i c s , detoxifiers, herbs, vitamins,

minerals, enzymes.

HEART2MINDENERGETICS™Regenerative Health & Bio-Neuro Energetic Healing™Greg L. Turner, BNEH, MYF, E-RYT 200Charleston 800-269-0802 [email protected]

heart2mindENERGETICS™ combines Eastern Energy Medicine with the latest in Western Bio-Neuro Science creating SUPER-WELLness. It focuses on eliminating real causes of disease and injury. Individual and Group Programs.

ENERGY HEALING

DIRECT VOICE MEDIUM & INTUITIVE HEALERRev. Cindy Boehley, RM, RYT 200Charleston [email protected]

Connecting with spirit, Rev. Cindy guides others to discover messages from loved ones passed-over along with answers to life’s challenges, for deeper healing and Inner Peace. Individual and Group Readings. See ad page 15.

HARRIETT GRADY MA, MSW, LISW1209 H Sam Rittenberg Blvd 843-814-0101 [email protected]

Private practice for Psycho-t h e ra py, Q i g o n g e n e r g y movements for weight loss, b r e a s t h e a l t h a n d p a i n management. Ongoing Qigong Classes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 10am & 7pm.

NEW HOPE HEALING CENTERDarcy Fietsam, MSW, PhD706 Meeting St, CharlestonNewhopebegins.com 843-327-8848

New hope for psychotherapy treatment, part icularly for addictions, sexual trauma, and PTSD. Blending intuitive gifts with professional training, Dr. Darcy creates private and customized care with transformational results.

RESOURCES UNLIMITED 125 S Main St, Summerville843-875-4543 or 843-870-4462 Joyce B. Stech (Master JAH);

Spiritual Head of Taoist-Yogi Christ Lineage, NA; Spiritual Counseling; Certified Instructor and Author. The pa th o f enlightenment comes in many forms. Explore yours. Psycho-

spiritual approach to discovery and inner/outer empowerment. Classes and private sessions. Martial Arts, Body Talk, Royal Gems Healing Matrix, Light Language, Karuna Reiki, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage and more. Call 843-875-4543 or explore www.resourcesunlimited1.com.

THE PINK DOLPHIN-REIKI CENTER301 E Richardson Ave, SummervilleDianne Thomas, Life Mentor &Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher843-821-0232 thepinkdolphin.comemail: [email protected]

Reiki relieves stress, restores balance and well-being, and promotes healing. Call for appointment. Dianne is licensed with ICRT (reiki.org) and teaches all levels of Usui and Karuna Reiki. CEUs available.


INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESSCenter for the Healing Arts 1092 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste 112 Mount Pleasant, SC Allison Kirk 843-991-3444 Jean Maczko 843-442-8155

Mount Pleasant’s only fully integrated Healing Arts Center that balances all 5 layers of the human experience: physical, metal, emotional, spiritual and

energetic. Our menu of holistic services includes massage therapy, life coaching, meditation, vibrational healing, chromotherapy, plant therapy and more.

KANGEN IONIZED WATER Thomas P. Meletis, Distributor Visit: topshelfwater.com [email protected] 843-729-7837

Change Your Water, Change Your Life! Kangen may lower blood sugar, blood pressure, acid reflux; release excess body fat; support colon health; balance body pH; optimize energy and sleep! See ad page 32.

MARTI CHITWOODHealth & Recovery Facilitator843-557-5111martichitwood.com

Weight won’t budge? Tired? Foggy? Fighting addictions? Bring your body back into alignment. With over 30 years of professional experience in health, nutrition, detoxification and recovery, I will advise you on the correct products, food

and actions to feel your personal best!

LIFE COACH

ALEKA THORVALSON CLSCAloha Healing ArtsLife Strategies Coaching & Hypnosis843-870-7455 Alekasky.com

Lasting change and healing by f o c u s i n g o n t h e wh o l e self. Release blocks, gain clarity, purpose, inspi ra t ion and mot iva t ion . Ind iv idua l s , C o u p l e s , a n d Fa m i l i e s . Professionally Certified Holistic Life Strategies Coach.

JESSICA L. RUEGER843-270-7460 [email protected] JessicaRueger.com

Teaching students to become aware of themselves, accept themselves as they are, and offer tools that support change from where they are right now. From student Marie, “I am grateful for you, Jessica: faithful teacher, full

of heart, lover of souls, trustworthy confidant.”

STACY TRUELOVETrue Life Coaching, LLC843-603-1552 [email protected]

Li fe management for the individual, professional, or couple looking to reach their full potential. Whether you want to achieve personal goals or professional success, we can help.

TRACY LIEBMANN, CTACC, MATPersonal Development CoachIntuitive Energy Healingmindbodyspiritu.com 843-343-8956

Professionally Certified Life Coach and Energy Medicine Practitioner combining mind, body and spirit in every session. Tracy's unique approach utilizes the best of energy psychology and energy medicine to allow

for deep and lasting change to occur.

REAL ESTATE

CHRIS CUNNIFFE, REALTORHarbor City Real Estate Advisors, LLC510 Live Oak Drive, Mt. [email protected] 843-805-8011

A metaphysical approach to real estate. Attract a harmonious transaction through visualization, generation of a positive feeling tone, and alignment of your actions and dominant thoughts. Residential and commercial services. See ad page 17.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

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Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control a n d o t h e r c o m m o n conditions. See ad page 2.

YOGA

OCEAN TANTRA YOGAInstructor: Peace Ocean Weaver Mt. Pleasant PeaceWeaver.comEmail: [email protected]

Feel better, Relate better. Let me guide you through easy mind-body practices, experience pleasure, healing and bliss. Yoga and/or Tantra, private instruction for individuals and couples, beginners thru advanced.

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calendarofeventsOur Calendar is filled with classes, workshops and events that feed your mind/body/spirit and promote a healthy lifestyle. All submissions for the February issue must be received no later than January 10. Basic listings are a maximum of 35 words, not including the day/date. Please email to: [email protected].

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7Shiva Nataraja Qigong (Living Qigong) – 6-6:55pm (& 14, 21, 28) Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Summerville. Master JAH teaches this martial art designed for body/mind/spirit wellness. $49/month. Wear comfortable clothing. 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com.Karttikeyan Yogic Healing Method – 7-8pm (& 14, 21, 28) Natsu Mura, 125 S Main St, Sum-merville. Experience Healing Energy that allows exploration of self in safe, protected environment. Bring mat/pillow for comfort. Donation. 870-4462, Resourcesunlimited1.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 821-Day Cleanse & Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm Lovegrove Health Solutions, 250 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant. Learn how to eliminate toxins and shed unwanted pounds without feeling hungry. Free. Healthy Smoothies served. RSVP: 469-1001

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9Learn how to lose 7-9 lbs. in 9 days – 6:30pm Colucci Wellness Center, 1806 Trolley Rd, Sum-merville. Learn about a safe, natural, and effective weight loss program with lasting results. FREE, call 875-5700 to RSVP.Thermography Talk – 7pm Lovegrove Health So-lutions, 250 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant. Dr. Ari-ane Cometa discusses how Medical Thermography is a safe and effective alternative to mammography for breast cancer screening/prevention. FREE. RSVP: 469-1001.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10200-Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training – Meets alternating weekends at Glowing Lotus Yoga & Well-ness, LLC. Very affordable, payment plan available. Register/info: call Lisa McQuade: 277-5879 or go to: Sites.google.com/site/glowinglotuswellnessllc/home.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11Reiki I & II Classes – 9am-6pm Sat/Sun Usui/Karuna Reiki Master, ICRT Certified Teacher Dianne Thomas, Summerville. Turn up your light and learn the art of healing with Reiki energy, Nurses/Massage therapists CEs, $350. 297-2468, ThePinkDolphin.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14Karuna Reiki Classes – 10am-6pm Tues/Wed/

Teacher Dianne Thomas, Summerville. Taking Reiki to Higher Vibrations of Love/Healing! Level I & II: $250/each, Master Level $375 CEs & ICRT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18Advanced Reiki Techniques (ART) – 10am-6pm Instructor: Dianne Thomas, Usui Reiki Master/

-cludes crystal grid, Aura Clearing, Master Symbol attunement and more. Requires Reiki level II. CEUs available, $275. ThePinkDolphin.com, 297-2468.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19Reiki III Master Class – Sun/Mon Dianne Thomas,

-merville. Step into your Reiki Mastery and help usher the planet into the Age of Peace. Requires Reiki level II & ART. CEUs available. $600, ThePinkDolphin.com, 297-2468.Shaman Awareness – 1-2:30pm Shifting the per-ception of Loss, understanding the lesson to see the gifts, which assist the Ascension process within The Great Shift. Visit chitheshaman.com click on work-shops, email Chi: [email protected] or call 270-3814.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss – 6:30pm Colucci Wellness Center, 1806 Trolley Rd, Sum-merville. Learn how to take weight off and keep it off! FREE, call 875-5700 to RSVP.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25Total Health Transformation – 10am-2pm Dr. Justin James, 455 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville. Detox and Cutting Edge Weight Loss. Master Your Metabolism. Boost Your Energy. Reverse Disease. Only $20! Register by calling 851-2417.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26Shaman Cleaning – 1-2:30pm Learn to clear, clean and maintain your chakras, releasing entities, cords and psychic debris. Visit chitheshaman.com and click on workshops, email Chi at [email protected] or call 270-3814.Healthy Supper Club – 4pm Moncks Corner Ad-ventist Church fellowship hall. Learn to add more plant-based foods to your meals. Join our FREE vegan supper club. Share delicious food and recipes. Register at 843-899-4372 or [email protected].

Your Life Is In Your Hands

Destiny “Amor Fati”Series in learning about the Ancient Wisdom & Art of Palm-

-ist, Instructor teaches many

aspects of palmistry. “Amor Fati” is “choice destiny”. Your lines reveal your path to a “des-

as they work themselves out. From business and relationships to Astrology and more, your life IS in your hands! $65. Private readings/sessions also available with Shankarji.

Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo 125 S. Main St, Summerville.

843-870-4462 Resourcesunlimited1.com

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Playing With Energy Night

Celebrate this special evening of exchange and sharing, healing, learning and developing your talents! First timers welcome and encouraged to come play. Always an interesting evening. Master JAH topic: MANIFESTATION!!

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Alchemical Breathwork

Experience Alchemical Breath-work with its Founder, Shan-karji. Realign, Release and Expand your Awareness in this experiential transformational work. Class counts towards

future certification requirements. Wear com-fortable clothes. $395/both days. $225/one day (either day, succession of days not necessary). Bring mat, blanket. Shankarji also available for private sessions.



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SUNDAY, JANUARY 12Shaman Attachments – 1-2:30pm Releasing the gathering of attachments to bring happiness;; choos-ing your Higher Self to guide your journey. Visit chitheshaman.com and click on workshops, email Chi at [email protected] or call 270-3814.Thermography Talk – 6:15pm Mission Yoga, 125 Spring St, Charleston. Dr. Ariane Cometa discusses how Medical Thermography is a safe and effective alternative to mammography for breast cancer screening/prevention. FREE. RSVP: 813-4575.

Mindful Pain Management Course

Lotus Learning SeriesDevelop a personalized tool kit of skills and techniques to help manage your chronic pain. Learn holistic methods to regain personal power over chronic physical pain. Intimate small group hosted by instructor Abigail McClam. $300/5-Class Course Program. Application & Early-Bird Registration Deadline Jan. 10: $275 Contact: Abigail McClam at 843-724-9807, [email protected] or Facebook: LotusChs

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Location: Lotus Healing Centre 232-A Ashley Ave. Parking provided

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Seven Spiritual Laws of YogaImmersion Program with

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Program based on modern interpretations of sacred Vedic wisdom by Dr. Deepak Chopra & Dr. David Simon. Learn how to bring the seven laws into action to experience higher states of consciousness, self-discovery, and wholeness. Includes lessons in yogic philosophy combined with practices of meditation, pranayama and asana. Pre-registration required, call 509-3370;; $150/non-members, $125/members;; early reg-istration by Jan. 15: $125/non-members, $100/

members. Program materials included.

Sat/Sun February 1-2The Yoga Loft of Summerville Info: Yogaloftsummerville.com

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mondayGentle Yoga – 9-10am;; Pilates Mat – 10:15-11:30am;; Yin Yoga – noon-1pm;; Beginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm;; Energy Flow (Yoga fusion with pilates & zumba moves) – 7-8:15pm. Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summerville. Yogaloftsummerville.com, 509-3370.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7New Beginnings – 7pm - Sun 1pm Springbank Retreat. Contemplative Retreat w/Trina McCor-mick & Theresa Linehan with Centering Prayer & spiritual T’ai Chi inviting stability and balance. No experience necessary. $225 includes lodging/meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women – 9:30am - Sat 4pm Springbank Retreat. Opening Minds & Hearts w/Margie Hosch. Develop inner strength through spiritual direction, creative expression, prayer and silence. $650 includes lodging/meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – 10am

- Tues 4pm Springbank Retreat. Reshape minds, open hearts, invigorate spirits to experience joy and renewed creativity w/Pepper Sarnoff & Faye Townsend. $200 includes lodging/meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2112-Step Retreat for Women – 7pm - Sun 1pm Springbank Retreat. Explore Native American Spirituality including sage blessings, prayer lodge, drumming and sacred pipe w/Kathy McGrogan. Open to 12-step members. $195 includes lodging/meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25“Awareness” through Writing – 10am - Tues 4pm Springbank Retreat. Awaken to your life and identify/express what your heart holds through

w/Mary Catherine Harris. $200 includes lodging/meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28Bringing Dreams to Life – 5pm - Sun 1pm Springbank Retreat. Discover ways to remember, record and understand dreams w/Justina Lasley. Gain new awareness;; re-energize your life. CEs for counselors/therapists. $290 includes lodging/meals. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.

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Qigong – 10am ($199);; 7pm ($100) 1209H Sam Rittenberg Blvd, W Ashley. With Harriett Grady, MA, MSW, LISW. Information: visit Consciousnessofenergy.com, call 814-0101 or email [email protected] Yoga – 4pm (ages 3-12) Play Garden, 320 West Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant. A fun way to relax after school at the drop in eco-friendly play space! Make creative play part of your day. KidsPlayGarden.com.Karate Classes – 6-7:30pm (Brown & Black belts) Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Sum-merville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.

thursdayLevel I/II Yoga – 9-10:15am: Pilates Mat - 10:30-11:30am;; Beginner’s Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm;; Warm Flow Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summerville. For full schedule: 509-3370, Yogaloftsummerville.com.Take Control of Your Health – 9am-2pm Dr. Karyn Meadows, North Charleston. Tired of medicine? Need options to manage your health or de-tox natu-rally? Mention Natural Awakenings for $15 discount on consultation (regularly $50). Call 553-9700.Qigong – 10am ($100);; 7pm ($199) 1209H Sam Rittenberg Blvd, W Ashley. With Har-riett Grady, MA, MSW, LISW. Info/RSVP: visit Consciousnessofenergy.com, call 814-0101 or email [email protected].

– 4-4:45pm Ballet Academy of Charleston, 1579 Savannah Hwy, W Ashley. $45/4 classes, $80/8 classes, Ballet-academy.org, 769-6932.

in Summerville – 5-8pm (3rd Thursday of month) Shops and restaurants open late and with special promotions and live entertainment. Visit Simple to Sublime at 120 Short Central Ave, Simplesublime.com.Karate Classes – 6-7pm (White & Purple belts);; 7-8pm (Blue & Green belts) Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Summerville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.Guided Meditation in Mount Pleasant – 7pm (5th & 12th) with Sylvia Barnhill at the Center for Holistic Health, 1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Suite 7. For questions, call Sylvia at 843-224-7377.

fridayYin/Yang Yoga – 9-10:30am;; Power Flow Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summer-ville. For full schedule, 509-3370, check online: Yogaloftsummerville.com.Nia – 11am-noon Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Mabeline Rd (near Trident Tech). Lively movement class, energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-2834.

saturdayAll Levels Yoga – 9-10:15am Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summerville. For full schedule, check online: Yogaloftsummerville.com, 509-3370.

classifiedsHave a space to rent, an item for sale, or a job to fill? List it in our classifieds for only $.50/word per month. Wonderful people read our classifieds! Listing must be submitted by January 10 for Febru-ary issue. Email [email protected]; fax 843-821-7405 or mail with payment to Natural Awakenings, P O Box 577, Ladson SC 29456.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYEARN WHILE SHARING WITH FRIENDS – Interested in learning about essential oils while sharing with friends? Host an Essential Oils Home Show! For more information call Dr. Karyn Meadows: 843-471-7743. Check out the products: www.youngliving.com.

PRODUCTS10-DAY TRANSFORMATIONAL CLEANSE – Fastest, simplest, healthiest and least expen-sive weight loss program on the planet! To order or for more information, visit website: Cleanfood123.com or call 843-762-2881.

SHOPPINGSURPLUS, OUTDOOR & PREPPER GEAR – Military and law enforcement clothing, camping/outdoor clothing and accessories. Shop online at Bravoseven.com or visit Surplus Store (M-Sat), 1024A North Main St, Summerville, 843-821-1181.

Karate Classes – 9:30-11am (Brown & Black belts);; 11am-noon (White/Purple/Blue/Green belts) Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main Street, Summerville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.

– 1-1:45pm & 2-2:45pm Ballet Academy of Charleston, 1579 Savannah Hwy, W Ashley. $45/4 classes, $80/8 classes, Ballet-academy.org, 769-6932.

sundayUnity Church of Charleston Worship Services – 9:30 & 11:15am 2535 Leeds Ave, N Charleston. Are you more spiritual than religious? So are we! Do you believe in many paths to God? Then join us. Unitychs.org, 566-0600.Unity Church of Mt Pleasant – 10am Meets at Somerby Room at Somerby Retirement Commu-nity, 3100 Tradition Circle. For info, contact Rev Janet Herron: email [email protected] or 364-4923.Rhett Avenue Christian Church (DOC) – 10-10:45am Spirituality Discussion Group Topics vary. Worship Service – 11am During renovations, meeting in the Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Ave, N Charleston, 747-2464. U R WELCOME HERE!All Levels Yoga – 4-5:15pm Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summerville. Check online for up to date schedule: Yogaloftsummerville.com, 509-3370.

Mommy & Me Ballet Classes – 10-10:45am (ages newborn-2yrs) Ballet Academy of Charleston, 1579 Savannah Hwy Ste B, W Ashley. $45/4 classes or $80/8 classes. Ballet-academy.org, 769-6932.Nia – 4-5pm Hanahan Senior Center, 3102 Mabe-line Rd (near Trident Tech off Rivers Ave). Lively movement class, energetic, embraces The Body’s Way/Nia Way. With Ashima Kahrs, Nia Blue Belt Instructor, 813-2834. Free Hydration Clinic – 6-7pm (1st Monday) Dr. Marianne Rosen, 776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A, James Island (right side before entrance to Lowes). Learn how to change your life for the best. 723-6529.Karate Classes – 6-7pm (White, Purple & Blue belts);; 7-8:15pm (Green/Brown/Black belts). Natsu Mura Karate & Kobudo, 125 S Main St, Sum-merville. 875-4543 or 870-4462, Natsumura.com.Bible Study Class – 6pm Rhett Avenue Christian Church (DOC) meets at 1619 Remount Rd, N Charleston, 747-2464.Adult Beginner Ballet Classes – 7-8:15pm Ballet Academy of Charleston, 1579 Savannah Hwy Ste B,

strength and posture. $18/class, $75/5-class card. Ballet-academy.org, 769-6932.

tuesdayPower Flow Yoga – 9-10:15am;; Level I/II Yoga – 6-7:15pm Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summer-ville. For full schedule, check online: 509-3370, Yogaloftsummerville.com.Take Control of Your Health – 9am-2pm Dr. Karyn Meadows, North Charleston. Tired of medicine? Need options to manage your health or de-tox natu-rally? Mention Natural Awakenings for $15 discount on consultation (regularly $50). Call 553-9700.

– 10-10:45am Ballet Academy of Charleston, 1579 Savannah Hwy, W Ashley. $45/4 classes, $80/8 classes, Ballet-academy.org, 769-6932.Qigong – 10am($100);; 7pm ($199) 1209H Sam Rittenberg Blvd, W Ashley. With Harriett Grady, MA, MSW, LISW. Information: visit Consciousnessofenergy.com, call 814-0101 or email [email protected] Center for Creative Retirement Weekly Lectures – 1pm St. Joseph Family Life Center, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, W Ashley. Weekly lectures on many topics. First time guests are FREE. Information, contact David Barnard: 216-6640.Charleston PFLAG Meeting – 7-8:30pm (2nd Tuesdays) Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St (Lower Lance Hall behind church). Support and discussion group for Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays. 619-7354 or [email protected] Reiki Connection – 7pm Unity Church, 2535 Leeds Ave. All welcome for guided meditation fol-

-ners. Love offering. (1st Tues for practitioners only) Chrys Franks, Reiki Master/Teacher, 364-5725.

wednesdayWarm Flow Yoga – 9-10:15am;; Level I Yoga – 12-1:15pm;; Gentle Yoga –5:30-6:30pm. Yoga Loft, 410 N Gum St, Summerville. For full schedule, check online: Yogaloftsummerville.com, 509-3370.

We all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in

the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults. Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent.

Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The pres-ence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.

Be Aware of Hypothyroidism SymptomsLow thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is

the most recognized and obvious indicator of low iodine intake because the thyroid gland contains more concentrated iodine than other organs. Symptoms can range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syn-drome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and a variety of skin and hair problems.

Hypothyroidism can further cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers. In children, insufficient iodine has been strongly linked with mental retardation,

deafness, attention deficient and hyperactivity disorder and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University, China’s Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and France’s National Academy of Medicine. The answer is simple: Taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage can rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the thyroid and the whole body.

Reasons Behind Iodine DeficiencyRadiation: Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and other electronic devices. Iodized table salt: The human body cannot utilize the iodine added to this product. Low-sodium diets: Failure to use healthy salts to fulfill sodium requirements, plus over-

use of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion.Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands. A known carcinogen, it is used as an anti-caking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour. Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine. Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.

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