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August is Family Health Month at Natural Awakenings, because for many of us, August is the month of vacations, get-togethers, reunions and long, sunny days with more time to play outside. I have so many wonderful memories that swirl around summertime settings, with the background sounds of buzz-ing bugs, rustling leaves and hissing beach surf, punctuated by the squeals and screams of us kids who could only communicate at the top of our lungs. The smells back then were often of food, and meals were what gathered us

all together and brought us kids back to our “inside voices.” So,wheredoesFamilyHealthfitwithintheAugustcontext?Itwasalwaysatimeoffamilytogetherness,andthatbuiltapowerfulenergy.Thelove,conflictand interaction made us family. We were busy being physically active and getting exercise,withouteventhinkingaboutit.Wewereinthesun;backintheolddays, we hadn’t yet been sold on slathering chemical sun block all over us every 15 minutes. We came in during the hot time of day, had tea and ran back out in thecoolereveninghourstocatchfireflies,sosunburnsweren’treallyourbiggestworry. But meals were the big thing. We had lots of fruits and vegetables, because they were plentiful, homegrown and fresh picked. As kids, curiosity always had ustastingwhatwepickedrightinthefieldsandgardens,andIrememberpickingand eating sweet peas as readily as blueberries—something more kids should do.But if I’m going to talk about food and health, it is best I call upon Michael Pol-lan, a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings and a well-balanced voice concerning food and its key to family health. His 2007 New York Times article Unhappy Mealswasextremelyenlightening,andI’dliketosharehisclosinglistof nutritional To-Dos in paraphrased form. Be sure to look his article up and read it in full when you can.1. Don’t eat anything your great-great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food. 2. Avoid food products that come bearing health claims. 3.Avoidfoodproductscontainingmorethanfiveingredients,oranythatareunfamiliar or unpronounceable.4. Shop at farmers’ markets. 5. Pay more for quality local food well grown in good soils, and eat less. 6. Eat mostly plants. Vegetarians are healthier than carnivores.7. Eat from traditional old-world cultural diets of whole local foods.8. Cook, and if you can, plant a garden. 9. Eat like an omnivore. Try to add new species, not just new foods, to your diet. Make this your summertime family tradition: Take the entire family with you togarden,to“pick-your-own”farmtours,toshopatthefarmers’market;andpre-pare great summertime family meals rich in seasonal fruits and vegetables, made partly with old, familiar traditions and a few new, healthy ones to ensure many healthy, long summer days to play.

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21 IMPROVING IMMUNITY Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well by Kathleen Barnes


newsbriefsUnity Myrtle Beach Celebrates26 Years & A Growing Vision

Unity, a spiritual center for peace education, is known in the Grand Strand community by many names, includ-

ing Unity Christ Church, Unity Myrtle Beach, Unity Church, and simply…Unity. AffiliatedwithUnityWorldwideMinistries,publishersof The Daily Word, Unity in Myrtle Beach was founded in 1986 by Unity minister Rev. Mary Ann Finch and guided through the years by many dedicated members and spiritual leaders, including Floreine Creel, longtime licensed Unity teacher.Unitycontinuestoexpanditsoutreach,itspeaceeducation programming, and its vision for a world that works for all. August and September FUNdraising events are planned for Unity’s growth and relocation and scholarship funds. A portionoftheproceedswillbenefitHopeHouseofMyrtleBeach through The Unity Finch/Creel Scholarship Fund, established to carry on the legacy and spirit of caring and using education to improve the quality of life for all, espe-cially young people. Friday, Aug. 17, is the Unity Birthday Bash at the Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club, Off Hwy #707 on Bay Road, from 6:30 to 10 pm. Tickets are $25, and the party provides music by Dave LaCombe and The Fourclosures, along with food, games and a silent auction. Saturday, Sept. 15, is the First Annual Unity Vision Golf Classic at Indigo Creek, 9480 Indigo Club Dr, Murrells Inlet. Fees are $75 for individual players (includes lunch) and $20 for after party guests. There is a 10 am shotggun start and prizes and other gifts for attendees. There will be a golf- themed silent auction. Checks for both events should be made payable to Unity and mailed to 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtle-Beach.org. See ad, page 8.

Art Bash 2012with Art and Soul

The Wellness Council for

Coastal South Caro-lina is partnering with Roundtable Art Group for a major party on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The show will also feature a recycled fashion show and an “upcycled” art project contest, with 1st,

2nd and 3rd prizes awarded for each with emcee Lisa Edge, weekend anchor at WPDE News15. The show will highlight close to 60 local and regional artists and their work, with a silent auction, music and entertainment. Food is donated by Scatori’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, King Kong Sushi, The Melting Pot, Abuelo’s, and Groucho’s Deli. Funds raised by this event will support the Wellness Council for Coastal South Carolina and the Roundtable Art Group. The gathering will take place at 2001 Nightclub at 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd in Myrtle Beach. For more info, visit WellnessCouncilCSC.org. See ad, page 26.

The Birth of the Diamond SoulA Reincarnation Workshop

Christopher M. Bache, PhD, proposes what

he calls an “evolutionary theology” along Sri Au-robindo’s view of progres-sive incarnation. Accord-ing to Bache, the pattern has been that we forget our deeper history when we incarnate and remem-ber it only in the inter-life state after death. “I think this is just an evolution-ary stage, however,” says Bache, “one we are on the cusp of moving beyond. Ithinkthatthenextstageis for the soul to wake up fullyinsidephysicalexis-tence, remembering its full history, in continuous commu-nion with spiritual reality and for the soul to then incarnate fully conscious in space and time.” AccordingtoBache’sthinking,humankind’sexperienceof worldwide systems crises that are upon us may function as a catalyst in accelerating our understanding of “life and death.” As we open in prayerful meditation to the divine, or in shamanic initiation to the divine, where we try to glimpse the larger patterns unfolding in time, we consider the future human, what our psychological/spiritual makeup may be like. “Without a vision of the future human, I think we can’t understand ourselves as the transitional being we are, and thuswecan’tunderstandourtimeinhistoryortheextraor-dinary grace coming to us in the terrible crises of our time. We must understand the large picture to have faith in the intelligence and compassion of the divine in the short term.”Sunday, Sept. 2, Bache will be the 11 am Sunday Service speaker—–“How Strong Is the Evidence for Reincarna-tion?”—andwillbeavailableaftertheserviceforabrief


Q&A from 12:45 to 1:45 pm. Bache’s books are available in the Unity Bookstore. Saturday, Sept. 1, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Bache will pres-ent on the discussion of reincarnation. His teaching focuses on Eastern religions, psychology of religion, transpersonal studies, and Buddhism. An award-winning professor and internationalspeaker,hisworkexploresreincarnation,thephilosophical implications of non-ordinary states of con-sciousness, and the dynamics of collective consciousness in educational settings. He is the author of three books: The Living Classroom, Dark Night Early Dawn and Lifecycles. Suggested donation for workshop: $35. All are welcome. Unity Christ Church is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside Beach. For more info, call 843-238-8516, visit UnityMyrtle-Beach.org and see ad, page 8.

Send a Message to the Worldby Holding Hands

Are you willing to join hands for clean energy and to protectourbeachesandcoastaloceans?HandsAcross

the Sand is encouraging you to join hands with others who share your motivation to bring attention to our shared desire to keep offshore oil drilling away from our waters. We are joining hands to end our dependence on the dirty fuels that foul our air, water and food. Hands Across the Sand is a worldwide event happening at noon Aug. 12, and due to time changes, will begin in New Zealand and move across the globe ending in Hawaii. Howcanyouparticipate?Gotothebeach,viacarpool, bike, by foot or public transportation, at 11 am, rain or shine. In Myrtle Beach, go to Plyer Park at the boardwalk andcoordinatewithMaryMaxNeely(youcancallaheadof time with questions at 843-283-9490). Join hands for 15 minutes at noon in your time zone, forming lines in the sand against oil drilling in your coastal waters and yes to clean energy. Use proper beach access and parking, leave only your

footprints behind. Create one long line or as many lines as you wish, as directed by Mary. Be courteous and respectful to those who may disagree. If you are farther south, consider contacting Chris Car-nevale via [email protected] or 843-225-2371 to meet nearCharlestonatFollyBeach,nexttothepierinfrontofTides Hotel (1 Center Street). There will be a press confer-ence at 11:20 am, so try to be early. For more info, visit HandsAcrossTheSand.org. This event is sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife, CleanEnergy.org and others.

Local Writers’ Book Festivalat Barnes & Noble

Prose Press, a Pawleys Island publishing company, rep-resents a number of local authors, many seniors with

diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The Locals Book Festival at the Market Common Barnes & Noble bookstore will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, from 11 am to 7 pm, with readings and book signings on the half-hour from eight of these local authors. Authors, by their very nature, are always happy to talk about their books with readers and with potential authors,abouttheirbooksandtheirexperiencebecomingpublished. There will be a representative from Prose Press available throughout the day to meet aspiring authors who want to discuss details of the publishing process. Writers representtheirbooksintheareasofcreativenonfiction,fic-tion, poetry and children’s literature. For any local aspiring writer, this is an important opportunity. For more info, contact Bob O’Brien at 843-237-9929 or email [email protected].

Herbal Aloe VeraLunch & Learn

Attend the Inlet Nutrition Lunch & Learn to hear how to soothe digestive issues and treat your skin well with

herbal aloe vera. “Herbal aloe helps make better health happen,”explainsLindaSachetti,ofInletNutrition,whichhas lots of herbal aloe options. “Clients drink aloe to soothe digestive health issues such as GERD, IBS, colitis, constipa-tion, Crohn’s disease, leaky gut syndrome, and others. Some alsouseitasanoralrinseforinflamedgumsandtissues.Smaller servings can be used to soothe colicky children,” adds Sachetti. Herbalaloeveraisrichinallvitaminsexceptvita-min D, especially vitamins A,C, E and B12, and contains enzymes that help you digest fats and sugars. It has useful anti-inflammatoryagentsandantibacterialproperties.Italso provides 20 of the 22 amino acids that the body needs.Your skin is your largest organ. To protect it naturally, herbal aloe personal care products are paraben free, sulfate free, color and dye free, and all are clinically tested. Aloe hand and body cream can cleanse your skin while relieving dry-


ness. One can cleanse with the herbal aloe bath and body bar, triple milled to gently cleanse without stripping neces-sary oils from your skin. For hair, herbal aloe strengthening shampoo repairs hair with a sulfate-free formula to leave hair stronger and have less breakage. Herbal aloe strength-ening conditioner can make hair stronger and have less breakage also. Lunch & Learn events are Aug. 10 and again Aug. 17, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with free lunch provided. Sample the aloe drinks and vote for your favorite. Sample the personal care aloe vera products and feel the differ-ence. Register to win free herbal aloe products, and bring a friend, or two, to receive a $10 value gift for each of up to two friends. To reserve your space at lunch, call Linda Sacchetti at 843-424-9586. See ad, page 12.

Dr. Daniel Falk, President for South Carolina Chiropractic Association

Dr. Daniel Falk, of Falk Family Chiropractic and Wellness in Conway, was inducted on June 23 as the new presi-

dent of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association (SCCA). The ceremony took place at the SCCA Annual Convention at Kingston Plantation. Elections were held in 2011 and he spent the past year connecting with other doctors of chi-ropractic across the state to prepare for his new role. “The SCCA protects chiropractors here in the State House main-tainingandimprovingourinsurancebenefits.Wewillfocusmore on promoting chiropractic care to the public this year. Every chiropractic physician in South Carolina should be a member of the SCCA,” says Falk. Falk also serves as the current board president of The Wellness Council for Coastal South Carolina, is active in local civic clubs, Toastmasters of Conway, Conway Chamber of Commerce and Conway Downtown Alive. He also supports the Booster club and lo-cal sports teams. Falk will still work full time in his Conway officeat15019thAve,helpinghispatientseveryweekregain and maintain their health For more info on Falk Family Chiropractic, visit FalkChi-ropractic.topchiro.com. See ad, page 18.

September Is Yoga Month

The Grand Strand is a mecca for yogis, with an aston-ishing array of yoga studios, each with its own style,

focus and energy. Every community on the beach has a studionearby,andmanyfitnessandwellnesscenters,somechurches and several community centers support their own yoga program. With this tremendous capacity, we have an armyofyogateachers,spreadingthebenefitsofyogatotheresidents at large with a contagion of deep breathing, medi-

tation,serenity,bodyawarenessandconnection,fitness,conscious eating and living. Plan to take advantage of our wealth of yoga sources here on the Strand this September with several of the open house events, free classes and specialized teacher trainings. Many events are in the planning stages, but as of this print-ing, Shanti Yoga Studio has its open house and free week of classes Sept. 8 through 10. Yoga in Common begins a yoga teacher training in September, and worldwide yoga celeb-rity Beryl Bender Birch offers classes at Inlet Yoga Sept. 28 through30.Manyyogastudiosofferfreefirstclassesandbeginners classes for you to give yoga a try.

Shanti Yoga Meditation Teacher Training

Starting Aug. 10 and continuing through Oct. 28, Dawn Yager, from Shanti Yoga, will be conducting a course in

Meditation Teacher Training. The curriculum of 15 classes includes The Doctrine of Karma, How to Structure Classes & Workshops, Mudras and Bandhas, Symbolism and Visualization, and more. Yager was trained by two different world-renowned yogis, Sri Charma Mittra in New York and Sri Goswami in Chicago, who ordained Yager as a Kriya lineage swami last October. The cost is $1,200 with a $600 deposit and the remaining $600 due on Sept 1. Tuition paid in advance in full is only $1,000. For more info, call 843-467-5444 or visit ShantiMyrtle-Beach.com.

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On Earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.~Jules Renard


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Elderberry Elixir: Backyard Medicine ChestNew research is turning up another natural remedy to mend what ails us.

Native to both North America and Europe and historically appreciated by Hippocrates as “nature’s medicine chest,” elderberries are especially rich in antioxidants,puttingthemnearthetopoftheUSDepartmentofAgriculture’soxygenradicalabsorbancecapacity(ORAC)list.Boththeflowersandfruitareused to make tea, juice, wine, preserves and nutraceutical products to treat a variety of ills. International herbalist James Duke, PhD, author of The Green Pharmacy, recognizes the elderberry’s age-old reputation as a remedy for viral infections andfortreatingcough,fluandtonsillitis.It’sevenbeingstudiedforitsactivityagainst HIV and for regulating blood sugar. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are examiningitspotentialforpreventingstrokesandprostatecancer,reducinginflammationandboostingresistancetoinfectiousdiseases.They’resettohostthefirstInterna-tional Symposium on the Elderberry, from June 9 to 14, 2013. Terry Durham, a farmer and conservationist in Ashland, MO, describes elderberries—which are typically harvested in late August through early Sep-tember—as “the superfruit in our own backyard.”

Why Folk Remedies RockWhatdowhitetea,witchhazelandroseextract—

long used as natural aids for preserving youth and well-being—haveincommon?Theyallpossesspotentialhealth and beauty properties that could be simply too good to ignore, say scientists from London’s Kingston University. The researchers, working in collaboration with British beauty brand Neal’s Yard Remedies, tested 21plantextractsanddiscoveredthattheirnaturallyoccurring substances may offer new treatments to blocktheprogressionofinflammation.Thefindingsare promising as potential treatments for aging skin, as well as more serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular and pulmonary problems. Using human cells as their model, the researchers applied three different concentrations of white tea (freeze-dried powder), witch hazel (dried herb) and roseextract(inamedicinaltincture)toseewhateffectthemixturesmighthaveonsuppressingtherogueenzymesandoxidantsthatplaykeyrolesincellularinflammationandaging.Allthreeremedieswereremarkablyeffectiveinkeepinginflammationincheck. Wheneverinflammationstarts—whetherasasimplecuttoafinger,expo-sure to the sun, chemicals or pollutants, or irritation due to an arthritic joint—the bodybeginstoproduceaproteincompoundcalledinterleukin8thatexacer-bates the process. The three substances tested appear to successfully interfere with this. White tea displayed the most marked results.

DRIED PLUMS kEEP BONES HEALTHY

When it comes to improving bone health in

postmenopausal women—and people of all ages, for that matter—eating dried plums is a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis, reports a Florida State University researcher. “During my career, I have tested numerousfruits,includingfigs,dates, strawberries and raisins, and none of them come anywhere close to having the effect on bone density that dried plums, or prunes, have,” says Bahram H. Arjmandi, The Florida State University’s Margaret A. Sitton Professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition, Food and ExerciseSciences. Arjmandi and his colleagues tested two groups of postmeno-pausal women over a 12-month period.Thefirstgroupof55womenconsumed 100 grams of dried plums (about 10 prunes) each day, while the second, control group of 45 women ate 100 grams of dried apples. All participants also received daily doses of calcium (500 milli-grams) and vitamin D (400 interna-tional units). The group that consumed driedplumshadsignificantlyhigher bone mineral density in the ulna (one of two long bones in the forearm) and spine, compared with the group that ate dried apples. Ac-cording to Arjmandi, this was due in part to the ability of dried plums to suppress the rate of bone resorp-tion, or breakdown, which tends toexceedtherateofnewbonegrowth as people age.


Cheap Bling Is Bad NewsResearchfromtheEcologyCenter,anonprofitenvironmentalorganization,

discloses that more than half of low-cost metal adult and children’s jewelry containlargeamountsoftoxicchemicals,includinglead,cadmium,nickel,chromium and chlorine (from polyvinyl chloride, or PVC). The report notes that these chemicals have been linked in animal and some human studies to acute allergies and long-term health impacts, such as birth defects, impaired learning,

livertoxicityandcancer.AccordingtotheConsumerProduct Safety Commission, young children should not be given or allowed to play with cheap metal jewelry, especially when unsupervised.

Source: HealthyStuff.org.

Training Helps Bust Teacher BurnoutTeaching is tough, and teachers

that stick with the profession have higher than average rates of stress and burnout than most other college-educated workers. A new study published by the journal Emotion exploreshowCultivatingEmotionalBalance (CEB), a training approach that combines Buddhist practices of meditation and compassion with education drawn from Western psychology about emotion, can help. Teachers who participated in an eight-week CEB program showed a strong drop in feelings of depression and an increase in positive states of mind.

wALkING + TExTING = FORGETTING

Talking on a cell phoneortexting

might have an unexpectedlytroublingdownside. Researchers at Stony Brook University, in New York, studied young people who were textingwhilewalkinganddiscovered that they walked slower, veered off course moreandexperienceddecreased working memory.

LESS SLEEP MEANS LOwER GRADES

Research presented in Minneapolis, MN, at the

25th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, suggests that poor sleep hygiene is associated with a lower grade-point average, both in high school and college. This can be prevented, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, by cultivating habits and behaviors that promote healthy sleep,suchasestablishingarelaxingbedtime routine and avoiding ingesting caffeine during the afternoon and at night.

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a

healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Danger SignsMonsanto Weed Killer Causes Animal MutationsThe world’s most popular weed killer, Mon-santo’s Roundup, a systemic, broad-spectrum herbicide, can induce morphological changes in vertebrate skeletal animals, say US biolo-gists studying its effect on amphibians. A study by University of Pittsburgh researchers says the poison, tested in environmentally relevant con-centrations, caused the shapes of two species ofamphibianstochange.Thestudyisthefirstto show these dangerous consequences. The presence of predators can cause tad-poles to change shape by altering their stress hormones, but similar shape changes seen after exposuretoRoundupsuggesttheweedkillermay interfere with the hormones of tadpoles, and potentially, many other animals. The de-velopment is important because amphibians not only serve as a barometer of an ecosystem’s health, but also as an indicator of potential dangers to other species in the food chain, including humans.

Fit LitLong Live Exceptional BooksWith the avalanche of digital con-tent available on a host of common devices that include computers, tablets and phones, some educators are concerned that literary classics aregettingshortshriftinthemixof websites, blogs, social networks and music. The Great Books Sum-mer Program (GreatBooksSummer.com) introduces young book lovers to literature they would not typically encounter in today’s classrooms. The unique summer camp, held for the past 10 years at Am-herst College, in Massachusetts, and Stanford University, in California, was created for middle school and high school students to discover and maintain critical reading and think-ing skills during their seasonal break and beyond. “Great Books’ faculty not only stresses the importance of reading,butintroducesexceptionalliterature that students wouldn’t typ-ically discover on their own,” says co-founder and academic director Peter Temes, PhD. Primary goals of the program are to help students learn how to read andthinkatacollegelevel;learnhow to engage in lively, spirited, yet disciplineddiscussion;gainnewpowers of perception, critical think-ingandself-expression;developgreaterconfidencewithpeersandadults;andlaunchtheirownlifelongintellectual journey. Register now for nextsummer.

Source: The Christian Science Monitor.

Better Doggie Bags Want Not, Waste NotThe New York Times estimates that 78 million dogs produce more than 10.6 mil-lion tons of dung annually. To tackle the growing problem of unhygienic doggie doo-doo, about which USA Today reports, “At some beaches, dogs help raise bacteria levels so high that visitors must stay out of the water,” operators of Allan H. Treman Marine State Park, in Ithaca, New York, started a project in 2009 to compost the

waste in its dog park. Plasticbagsthatdon’tdecomposeeasilyendupinlandfills,soparkoffi-cials began placing corn-based, compostable bags in dispensers. A local com-pany, Cayuga Compost, picks up the waste weekly for processing and deposits itintoapilemixedwithyardandwoodwasteatanearbycompostingsite. In 18 months, the company composted 12 tons of dog waste from the park. Lab tests have shown that the compost is pathogen-free and has a high-nutrientprofilethatisperfectforflowers,shrubsandtrees.CayugaProgramManagerMarkWhitingcallsitagreatexampleofupcycling—takingsome-thing that is otherwise considered worthless and turning it into a product with higher value.

Note: ZeroWasteUSA.com and similar entities provide complete sustainable systems for pet waste disposal; biodegradable bags are widely available at retail.


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INVESTING IN MAIN STREETCities, Schools and Churches Move Their Money to Local Economies

by Rebecca Leisher

Since the big corporate banks contributed to crash-ing the economy in 2008, news sources report that they’vebeenrewardedwithbailouts,taxbreaksand

executivebonuses,whileAmericanworkershavelostjobsand homes. There is little wonder that many Americans—and now, institutions and local governments—have been closing their accounts at these corporate banks and trans-ferring the money to community banks and credit unions. The intent is to send a strong message about responsibility to government and Wall Street, while supporting institu-tions that genuinely stimulate local economies. ThefirstBankTransferDay,lastNovember,waspub-licizedoverfiveweeks,largelythroughsocialnetworks.During that period, credit unions received an estimated $4.5 billion in new deposits transferred from banks, ac-cording to the Credit Union National Association. Citizensarecallingforfinancialinstitutionstobeaccountable, encouraged by the popularity of the Move Your Money campaign. Schools, churches and local gov-ernments across the country have been transferring large

sums, or at least considering doing so, in order to invest in local economies instead of Wall Street. Last year, the city of San Jose, CA, moved nearly $1 billion from the Bank of America because of the bank’s high record of home foreclosures. City council members linkedforeclosurestolosttaxrevenue,reducedservicesand layoffs, and urged other US cities to follow their example.TheSeattle,WA,citycouncilrespondedtotheOccupy Wall Street movement by unanimously passing a resolution to review its banking and investment practices, “toensurethatpublicfundsareinvestedinresponsiblefi-nancialinstitutionsthatsupportourcommunity.”Officialsin Los Angeles, New York City and Portland, OR, are dis-cussing proposals that address how and where city funds are invested. Massachusetts launched the Small Business Banking Partnership initiative last year to leverage small business loans, and has already deposited $106 million in state reserve funds into community banks. Student activists and the Responsible Endowments Coalition are urging colleges and universities—some of which have assets comparable to those of a town or city—to move at least a portion of their endowments from Wall Street. The Peralta Community College District, in Califor-nia, with an annual budget of $140 million, has done just that. The district’s board of trustees voted unanimously last November to move its assets into community banks and credit unions. Churches and faith organizations are moving their money, too. Congregations in the California interfaith coalition LA Voice vowed to divest $2 million from Wells Fargo and the Bank of America, ending a 200-year rela-tionship with the big banks. The Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in East San Jose, pulled $3 million out of the Bank of America and reinvested the funds into Micro Branch, a division of Self-Help Federal Credit Union, designed to assist underserved communities. Moving money to where banking practices and investments are transparent is the most effective action. Oregon Banks Local represents small businesses, family farms and community banks. It offers a website tool that ranks local banks and credit unions on such criteria as wheretheyareheadquartered,jobscreatedandtheex-tentoflocalinvestment,showingwhichfinancialinstitu-tions truly serve local communities. “People from all walks of life are angry at the banks,” says Ilana Berger, co-director of The New Bottom Line, a national campaign that promotes moving money from Wall Street. But the broad appeal of this grassroots move-menttowardfinancialreformisbasedonmorethanangeror strategy. “It’s a way to move our money to follow our values,” says Berger. “It’s an opportunity to really protest against the banks, but also a way to show what we want them to be.”

Freelance writer Rebecca Leisher originated this article as part of “9 Strategies to End Corporate Rule,” for the Spring 2012 issue of YES! magazine.

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Ditch the Cards. All electronic transactions siphon moneyoutofthelocalcommunitytosomeextent,so try the human approach and bank in person.

Make purchases with cash or second best, write a check. If plastic is the only choice, choose a debit card. Local merchantslosesomeoftheirpotentialprofiteachtimeyou use a card, but they pay up to seven times more in fees when it’s a credit card. Studies show that people spend 12 to 18 percent more when they use cards instead of cash.

Move Your Debt. Alreadybrokenupwithyourmegabank?From credit card balances to car loans to mortgages, mega-banks make far more money off your debt than your sav-ings.Refinancedebtwithacreditunionorlocalbankandletthefeessupportyourcommunity.Bewaryof“affinitycredit cards,” which donate a certain amount per purchase to charitable organizations but often are connected with a megabank.

Spend Deliberately.ForgetInternetdeals;shoplocalandindependent. Support second-hand markets by buying used, and barter and trade services when possible. Look for goods grown and made nearby. Research purchases carefully;findeasycompany-screeningassistanceatGreen America’s Responsible Shopper website (GreenA-merica.org).

Shorten Loan Lengths.Tomaximizeinterestpaidbycus-tomers, banks offer to stretch out terms. Avoid the 30-year mortgage or the seven-year car loan. If you’re stuck with one on paper, change the terms yourself. Decide the loan dura-tion that’s best for you and pay down the principal. Calcula-tors at sites like mtgProfessor.com can be used for any loans, not just mortgages.

Earn Feel-Good Interest. A community development bank will reinvest money from a CD back into the local com-

munity and pay you interest. So will alternative savings tools offered by RSF Social Finance or the Community InvestmentNotefromthenonprofitCalvertFoundation,which also lets you target by cause, such as public radio stations. Put money into Kiva.org microloans and receive no interest, but big returns in socioeconomic justice. Closer to home, consider investing in family, such as a college loan for a nephew or niece.

Create a DIY Retirement Fund. Avoiding Wall Street’s ubiquitous 401k can be tricky. One way is via “self-directed” IRAs and Roth IRAs. These require the account owner—you—to make the investment decisions. With or withoutthecounselofapersonalfinancialadviser,youget to decide what types of projects to invest in—from local green businesses to real estate.

Invest in Home. Investing in your home strengthens the community and builds wealth. Pay down your mortgage, and then use that equity when it’s time to retire. Want moreinvestment?Doitwithasecondpropertyandbealocal landlord, or invest in your children’s homes. Beyond mortgages,investinyourhome’senergyefficiencyforanongoing solid rate of return. Or become your own utility by tying your home’s alternative energy system into the power grid.

Remember Your Community. Buy shares of a local co-op—utility, food or store—or jump on a direct public offering. Seek out or start a community investment group to connect local businesses with local investors. Look for community revolving loan funds that allow participation byindividualinvestors,suchasCascadia(PacificNorth-west), Economic and Community Development Notes for Invest Local Ohio, the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and North Carolina’s Mountain BizWorks.

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No-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategiesby Matthew kadey

Anexhaustingroutineofearlymorning wakeups, soccer prac-tices and work deadlines makes

it understandably easy to put healthy family eating on the back burner. As more time-strapped families adopt drive-through dining, it’s no surprise that weight scales nationwide are buckling under the pressure. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of American adults are obese. But theexpanding-waistlineepidemicim-pacts far more than just the quality of life among adults. A report in the Jour-nal of the American Medical Associa-tion states that 16 percent of children are either overweight or obese, with another 16 percent knocking on the door.

According to Sally Phillips, a registereddietitianandnutritionexpertat Ohio’s Akron Children’s Hospital, a child who has an unhealthy body weight not only often has self-esteem issues, but is also at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, elevated blood cholesterol and triglycerides, plusorthopedicchallenges;allhealthproblems that possibly could impact lifeexpectancy. More, childhood obesity that pro-gresses into adulthood has been linked to increased artery wall thickness—a marker for atherosclerosis. Because many overweight children become plumpadults,lifestylemodificationatanearly age is vital. Try these no-fuss strate-giesfromexpertstoovercometoday’spitfalls to attaining family nutrition.

The un-family mealThe sit-down meal is an endangered family function, thanks to hectic schedules, time spent with TV, video games, the Internet and other electronic devices, as well as the perceived uncool factor of noshing with the folks. Yet stud-ies show that family meals foster com-munication and usually lead to higher intakesofcalcium-andfiber-richfruitsand vegetables, plus lower amounts of unhealthy fats, sugar and sodium, says Keith-Thomas Ayoob, EdD, a registered dietitian and associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York. A supporting study published in the Journal of the American Di-etetic Associationconfirmedthattykeswho took in fewer family meals (and watched more TV) were more likely to be overweight. University of Minnesota researchers found that adolescent girls who ate often with their family were less prone to use cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. Try this: Commit to a sit-down meal most days of the week, suggests registered dietitian Brenda J. Ponich-tera, author of Quick and Healthy Reci-pes and Ideas. Don’t overlook breakfast as po-tential family time as well, counsels Ayoob. “Kids that eat a well-balanced breakfast do better in school, have im-proved vitamin and mineral intake and are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight.”

Liquid caloriesToday’s average American household obtains more than 20 percent of its dailycaloriesfrombeverages;onaver-age, soft drinks alone account for 8 percent of adolescents’ calorie intake. The rise in beverage consump-tion has mirrored the country’s slide toward rounder body shapes. “Satiety is less when you drink calories versus eating the same calories in foods, be-cause drinks empty from the stomach quicker,”advisesPhillips.“Theextracaloriesfromliquidscaneasilyexceedwhat the body can use.” The worst culprits are “liquid candy,” such as soda and energy, sport


and sweetened fruit drinks. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Harvard research-ersconfirmedthatagreaterintakeofthese beverages leads to weight gain in adults and children. “Plus, most sweetened drinks don’t have much nu-tritional value,” says Ayoob. Although they contain important vitamins, even fruit juices, such as orange, cranberry and apple, still pack a lot of concen-trated sugars. Try this: Phillips recommends limit-ing empty-calorie sweetened beverages and replacing them with unsweetened choices like low-fat milk, homemade icedteaandfilteredwaterjazzedupwith lemon or lime. Keep daily intake of fruit juice between four to eight ounces, and focus on eating whole fruits instead. “You can also freeze natural fruit juice in ice-cube trays,” says Phillips. “Pop these into [a glass of] water for a hintofsweetflavor.”Sendchildrentoschool or camp with a reusable, BPA-free water container (stainless steel works well) so they get in the aqua-drinking habit. Also consider stocking the fridge with refreshing, potassium-rich coconut water.

Chicken again?Never before has such a variety of foods been more readily available. Still, too many families fall into the trap of preparing the same familiar eats—like spaghetti, chicken, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread—week in and week out. When children are repeatedly pre-sented with the same foods, they don’t

learntoappreciatenewflavorsandtextures,whichreinforcesapickypalateand a fear of unfamiliar dishes, says Ayoob. From a body weight standpoint, an article published in Science sug-geststhatwhenthebrainisn’tgratifiedby food—which can happen when the family eats roast chicken for the fourth time in the same week—people are more likely to make midnight kitchen raids and add to their total calorie in-take. Try this: Once a week, have a new-food-of-the-week meal, featuring healthy ingredients such as quinoa, lean bison or kale, paired with family favor-ites, to encourage branching out. “Don’t throw in the towel if your child emphat-ically refuses it at the start. Research shows that it can take 10 or more times before a new food is accepted by a finickyeater,”advisesPhillips,amotherof two. She also suggests letting kids loose in the produce department to pick a new fresh item they are curious about, and then involving them in its preparation, so they are more likely to try it. “Or, substitute a familiar food, like apples, with pears,” Ayoob recom-mends.

Snack attacksWith so much unhealthy snack food marketed toward kids, it’s easy for youngsters to graze their way to a big-ger waistline. Findings shared by Italian univer-sity researchers in the Journal of Pedi-atric Gastroenterology and Nutrition specificallylinksavory,energy-dense

snack foods with childhood obesity. The US Department of Agriculture reports that the percentage of Ameri-can children eating three regular meals a day has decreased over the past 25 years, while consumption of high-calo-rie, snack-type foods has gone up. “Unhealthy snacking can have an impact on academic performance, energy levels and weight,” Ayoob remarks. Try this: Don’t push the panic but-ton if a child looks a little heavy while he or she is still growing, but it never hurts to give the household pantry and fridge an overhaul. First, get rid of nutrient-devoid chips, cookies and soda. “Replace them with healthier, portable fuel like nuts, baby carrots, low-fat string cheese and cottage cheese, yogurt and dried fruit,” suggests Ayoob. This does away with the good-versus-bad food battle on the home front. Ponichtera likes keeping a bowl of varicolored seasonal fruit on the coun-ter for when kids return home ravenous. She also recommends offering sliced veggies and fruit with tasty and nutri-tious yogurt, guacamole or hummus dip, or making after-school smoothies, using frozen fruit, healthy, low-fat milk and yogurt. Because watching TV—includ-ingcommercialsextollingunhealthyfoods—provides prime opportunities for mindless snacking (various studies linkexcessTVtimewithelevatedbodyfat), consider pulling the plug after an hour. If snacking must be done in front of the tube, Ponichtera likes natural,

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Meals in a hurryThe desire for something quick may be whyhalfoftotalUSfoodexpenditurestoday go to meals prepared outside the home. Studies suggest that the more we purchase fast food, the greater our girth. “This should come as no sur-prise, because what is often ordered is mostly out-of-control portions, higher in calories, fat, sugar and salt, than what would be served at home,” says Ayoob. Even shunning the all-too-familiar drive-through for a smarter option could pack on pounds. Researchers reported in the Journal of Consumer Research that an individual is likely to underes-timate the calories in a meal marketed by a restaurant as healthier, than those in a meal from a perceived offender. This mistake often leads to overeating throughpurchasingextraorbiggersideorders, suggest the study’s authors. University of Minnesota research suggests that adolescent members of families who rely on fewer than three purchased meals per week are more likely to consume healthier beverages and vegetables with meals and less prone to indulge in soda and chips at home. Try this: Skip the fast food outlets and open The Joy of Cooking. “Prepar-ing more home-cooked meals is all about planning and implementing time-saving strategies,” says Ponichtera. Take time during the weekend to create din-ner menus for the coming week, with input from all family members, and make a detailed grocery list to facilitate anefficientvisittothehealthfoodstoreand grocery. Ponichtera also stresses the, “Cook once, serve twice,” trick, where home chefs purposely double the recipe and plan to serve leftovers later, adding different sides for variety. When time is at a premium, toss-ing ingredients for stews or chilies into a slow cooker in the morning is a tasty and healthy option. “Always have a few homemade dishes that can be easily warmed up, such as lasagna, soups and casseroles, in your freezer,”

adds Ponichtera. It also works to freeze leftovers in lunch-size containers to take to work. On days when family members have time to cook, make salads and dress-ings (served on the side) or bean, vegetable and whole-grain side dishes ahead of time, so they will be ready accompaniments for the coming week’s entrées. “Involvingchildreninthemealprepnotonlysavesparentstime,”reflectsPonichtera, “but also teaches kids valuable cooking skills they might otherwise lack.” Everybody wins. Canadian-based registered dietitian and nutrition writer Matthew Kadey also takes active vacations to keep trim.

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Imagine feeling the surge of well-being that comes from strolling barefoot on a moist, sandy beach or sinking all 10 toes into a cool, lush lawn on a warm summer day. Both comprise anexperienceknownas“grounding”or“earthing.”Recentresearch suggests that these tempting life experiencesoffermorethanfeel-goodfrolics;theymighthelpreboothealth.

“By the end of the day, I could hardly walk. My feet would be screaming,” relates Lynn

Deen, 66, of Mio, MI, describing deal-ing with Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis in both heels. “I struggled with it for four years. I tried everything, from conventional treatments to complemen-tary therapies. Nothing touched it.” Then Deen listened to an online interview about earthing, a therapy that involves connecting with the Earth’selectricalfield,eitherthroughskin-to-ground contact (barefoot strolls) or by using home grounding products available online. Motivated by a yearning to maintain her active lifestyle, she decided to try it. Three months later, she attested, “My heels were completely normal.” And be-

cause she opted to use a special earth-ing bedsheet, Deen says her husband benefited,too.“Wehavebettersleep,less snoring and a better sense of well-being,” she reports. Theoretically, because the water-abundant human body is a good electri-cal conductor, such grounding allows negatively charged free electrons, which are rife on the Earth’s surface, to enter the body and scour it for free radicals: those positively charged particles that maycausediseaseandinflammation. “Most of the diseases today are relatedtochronicinflammation,”says Dr. Martin Gallagher, a physician and chiropractor who heads Medical Wellness Associates, a large integra-tive medicine clinic in Jeannette, PA. “Thatinflammationisconsideredtobe

the buildup of positive electrons. The Earth’s free electrons neutralize these chemical buzz bombs, called free radi-cals, bringing the body back to homeo-stasis. It is that state of equilibrium that allows the body to heal.” Today’s lifestyles have nearly eliminated that natural healing effect, says James Oschman, director of the Nature’s Own Research Association, in Dover, NH. “When I was a kid, my shoes came off in the spring and didn’t come back on until fall,” Oschman recalls. Today, almost everybody wears plastic-soled shoes, rides in vehicles and hangs out indoors on carpet and woodortiledfloors,completelyblock-ing these free electrons, which Os-chman maintains are the most effective andefficientantioxidantsavailable.Hestates,“We’veexperiencedatotaldisconnect.” His claim is supported by small studies that are beginning to accumu-late,indicatingthepotentialbenefitsof grounding. Here is a sampling of the findings,fromThe Journal of Alterna-tive and Complementary Medicine. Helped the body’s natural healing response. Researchers compared phys-iological changes during a two-hour grounding session of 14 men and 14 women and then a two-hour sham ses-sion. Changes in respiration and heart ratesplusbloodoxygenationwithin20 minutes of grounding appeared to aid the healing process, reports lead author Gaetan Chevalier, PhD, director of the Earthing Institute. He notes that as in previous studies, subjects with acuteinflammationexperiencedlessswelling, redness, heat and pain. Improved sleep and reduced pain and stress. Researchers grounded 12 patientslookingforthesebenefitswhilethey slept. Comparing their cortisol levels (a stress-related hormone) prior to the eight-week study with results from periodic retesting and follow-up interviews, they found that grounding reduced nighttime levels of cortisol and better aligned its secretion with the body’s natural 24-hour circadian rhythm, which is important for sleep. Subjects reported improvements in all three areas.


Decreased muscle pain. Re-searchers looked at blood counts and chemistryineightactiveexercisers,following routines that assured muscle soreness. Four subjects treated with grounding techniques showed a boost-ed immune response and reported reduced pain. Oschman says that some profes-sional athletes swear by the practice, including members of four US Tour de France teams (between 2003 and 2007) that were grounded nightly during the competitions.

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IMPROVING IMMUNITYNatural Ways to Keep Kids Well

by kathleen Barnes

For most parents, back-to-school season also signals the start of cold season, which for some kid, can

stretch out for months. Kids’ immune systems, like their brains, need to be educated and strengthened, which mightexplainwhyyoungchildrenarelikelytoexperiencetwoorthreecolds a year, says Dr. Lawrence Rosen, a wholistic pediatrician practicing in New Jersey and chair of the Ameri-can Academy of Pediatrics Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Here are some great strategies to keep kids healthy and bolster their im-mune systems throughout the year. Manage stress: Stress is probably the biggest challenge to a child’s im-mune system, says Rosen. “Stress plays a big role in immune health. It literally

impacts us on the cellular level. Stud-ies repeatedly show that kids get sick more frequently when they are stressed out.” “Give your kids some down time,” Rosen advises. “Don’t schedule every minute of their time. If you are a com-pulsive scheduler, then schedule quiet time.” Sleep is a vital component of immune system health, he points out. “Most children need eight hours of sleep a day and surprisingly, teenagers may need as much as 10 hours.” Eat right: Eliminating sugar com-pletely from a child’s diet is a huge step toward better health and building a strong immune system, says wholis-tic pediatrician Debby Hamilton, of Boulder, CO. In California, a Loma Linda Uni-

versity study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating or drinking eight tablespoons of sugar (about the amount in two, 12-ounce soft drinks) can:nReduce the ability of white blood cellstofightoffinfectionby40percent.nLower immune function for up to fivehours.nBlock absorption of vitamin C, which plays a vital role in immune function.nMake cells more permeable to the influxofbacteriaandviruses. Tracee Yablon-Brenner, a registered di-etitian, wholistic health counselor and co-founder of RealMoms.com, offers a few tips to get kids enthusiastic about healthy eating:nAsk kids to help prepare the food and set the table, with tasks appro- priate to their ages.nCut vegetables in small pieces and “hide”theminfavoritefoods;for example,addzucchiniandbroccoli to spaghetti sauce.nGrow a garden (even a container garden) and engage children in the fun of growing food.nTake them to a farmers’ market to help pick out meal ingredients.

Any food high in vitamin C is great for strengthening immune sys-tems and improving overall health. Sources include citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, cruciferous vegetables likebroccoli,cauliflowerandBrus-

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sels sprouts, and all dark, green, leafy vegetables, especially kale. Yablon-Brenner thinks that juice is too high in sugar (even natural sugars) andinsteadfavorsfiber-richwholefruits. She encourages eating lots of wild-caughtfish(avoidingfarmedfish,whichcanbecontaminatedwithmercuryandothertoxicsubstances)and plenty of foods rich in vitamin E and zinc, such as pumpkin seeds and sunflowerseeds. Probiotics are also important for keeping the immune system strong. For some kids, eating all-natural yogurt is enough, but for others, probiotic supplements may be necessary. “I’m really passionate about edu-cating and teaching families about the benefitsofeatingrealfoodandhelpingthem recognize that food is really the best medicine,” says Yablon-Brenner. Exercise: Dailyexerciseisakeycomponent of any health regimen. “Sometimes, I literally write a pre-scriptionforfamilyexercise,”saysRosen. Outdoorexerciseisbeneficialbecauseitalsoexposeschildrentothesun, helping them to manufacture the vitamin D that is essential for a strong immune system. Other highly recom-mendedexerciseprogramsincludeyoga for stress reduction, which can be adapted even for small children.

Supplements: Rosen and Hamil-ton both favor select supplements for children, especially during cold and fluseason. Rosen recommends a whole-food multivitamin for kids every day, as well as vitamin D supplements (if blood testsconfirmadeficiency),asfollows:400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU for young children, 2,000 IU for tweens and 4,000 IU for teens and adults. Hamilton adds 15 milligrams of zinc daily and likes targeted herbal preparations for preventing and treat-ing colds. Sanitation: Theexperts’advicehere may be surprising: They all rec-ommend letting kids get a little dirty. “Kids are a little too sterile,” says Hamilton. “We used to play in the dirt, getdirtunderournailsandexposeourimmune systems to bacteria that made them stronger. Our focus on antibacte-rial products today has actually led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.” As a postscript, she recom-mendsavoidinghandsanitizers;notonly are they less than effective, but their alcohol content can cause dry skin.

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health ad-vocate, author and publisher; 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress is her latest book. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

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1 bunch of organic curly kaleSea salt to tasteGarlic powder to taste2 Tbsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and dry kale leaves, place in a single layer on baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.

Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly browned and crispy.

Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3The Moveable Feast at Nosh w/Amor Towles−11am-1 pm. Lunch with the author. Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an un-compromising twenty-five-year-old named Katey Kontent. Katey embarks on a journey from a Wall Street secretarial pool through the upper echelons of New York society in search of a brighter future. $25 paid reservation req Wed prior, at Art Works inside Chocolate & Coffee House, Litchfield Exchange, 14361 Ocean Hwy, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com. OM Nation Kirtan Band w/Harrison Graves–7:30pm-9pm. Experience kirtan, a style of interac-tive devotional from India. Chant OM for oneness, Om Mani Padme Hoom to open the Heart Chakra, and Lokah Samastha to raise the consciousness of the Planet, and much more. $10. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeInBalanceCenter.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Local Authors Book Fest w/Prose Press 11am-7pm. Features local authors published by Pawleys Island publisher. Readings on the half hour from 11:30am to 6:30pm. Book signings throughout the day. Authors are local seniors with diverse backgrounds and messages of substance. Barnes & Noble at Market Common, MB. Prose Press, 843-237-9929, ProsePress.biz.Myrtle Beach Full Moon Drum Circle−6-9:30pm. Singing, and chanting, and howling and dancing to the sound of the drums, the smell of the sage, the spirit of celebration. Meets every month on the Sat nearest the full moon, MB State Park, Shelter B6 Alcohol prohibited. Cheryl, [email protected].

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asana, relaxation and meditation. For all levels of yogis and practitioners or teachers that would like to deepen their knowledge of the practice. $15 walk in rate or class pass. All welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Unity–11am Sunday Service w/Rev. David Hiller. “Dare to Dream” Interfaith Minister, Psych-K Facilitator, Spiritual Counselor speaks on the Hiller’s book. 12:30pm Unity Family Feast/Pot-luck. Visit with friends & make new ones. Vegan & vegetarian appreciated, along with consciously raised meat products. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Dare to Dream Workshop w/Rev. David Hill-er–1:30-4pm. Dreams do come true. Based on Margaret & David Hiller’s book, Dare To Dream, activate the power of imagination and heart cen-tered visioning to create exceptional outcomes. Experience Psych–K. Step into the stream of consciousness where all things are possible. Sug-gested donation $20. All are welcome. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Intro to Sound Therapy - Tuning Forks w/Susan Maule−2-4:30pm. Healing, using tuning forks, for pain and balancing, used with Reiki, massage, yoga, hypnosis, psychotherapy, meditation and more. Details at SusanMaule.com. $40 paid by 8/1, $45 at the door. Yoga Room, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Donna, 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYoga-Room.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6The Moveable Feast at Pawleys Plantation w/Jim Dodson−11am-1pm. Lunch with the author of American Triumvirate, an account of Sam Snead, Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan a fascinating bio-graphical account of three gifted unusual men. $25 paid reservation required Wed prior at Art Works, inside Chocolate & Coffee House, Litchfield Ex-change, 14361 Ocean Highway, PI. 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10The Moveable Feast at Carefree Catering w/Troy Nooe−11am-1 pm. Lunch with the author. Frankie McKeller is back on the beach in the new fiction, Damn Yankee, as the new House Detective of The Ocean Forest Hotel. When asked to look into the disappearance of a young girl, he is thrown into an underworld of bootleggers, illegal gambling and vice. Its murder and mayhem as Frankie contends with the other side of life in Myrtle. $25 paid reser-vation req Wed prior, at Art Works inside Chocolate & Coffee House, Litchfield Exchange, 14361 Ocean Hwy, 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.Herbal Aloe Vera “Inside & Out” w/Linda Sacchetti−11:30-12:30pm. Lunch & Learn demo:

top 10 reasons to use herbal aloe vera. Free lunch provided. Sample the Aloe drinks & vote on your favorite. Sample the personal care aloe vera and feel the difference. Register to win a free aloe vera product. Bring a friend & receive a $10 gift or 2 and get $20 gift. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells InletReserve space: Linda, 843-424-9586.

AUGUST 10-OCTOBER 28 Meditation Teacher Training w/Dawn Yager. Will provide the knowledge and experience to teach others meditation. Includes: The Structure of Consciousness, Philosophy & Cosmology of Meditation, Theory & Practice of Meditation, Pa-tanjali’s Yoga Sutras, The Doctrine of Karma, The Nature of Thought Forms, Internal Preparation for Teaching, Communication Skills & Teaching Tech-niques, How to Structure Classes & Workshops, Comparative Meditation Techniques, Overcoming Obstacles to Establishing a Meditation Practice, Benefits and Effects of Meditation Practice, How Yama/Niyama Relate to Meditation, Mudras & Bandhas, Symbolism & Visualization. Classes Friday & Sunday, 3 hours ea by posted calendar. $1200: $600 deposit, $600 due on 9/1. If paid in full, $1000. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Drum Making Workshop w/Shaman Nella Silverspear–9am-3:30pm. Make your own 13” elk hide drum and put your own personal vibrations and prayers into it. Includes all supplies for the drum and beater. No experience needed. Make your drum in 6 hours in 1 class. Space is limited. Payment in full required by 8/4. $165 for all materials. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: LifeInBalanceCenter.org or Nella Silverspear, [email protected],336-423-7338. Raw Vegan Potluck Lunch & Movie−Noon. Bring a raw vegan dish to share and bring your own plates and eating utensils. Raw vegan food is the most nutrient dense food. Learn and share its health benefits. Movie about the food industry, or raw vegan food, starting at 12:45. Socastee Library, 707-Connector Rd, MB. Meetup.com/rawveganmyrtlebeach.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12Arm Balancing & Inversions w/Britney Horine−9-11am. Two hour workshop will help students to begin or expand their journey into arm balancing and safely work on inversions. You will learn to stop retreating to the wall or depend on someone else. Empower your practice today$15 walk in rate or class pass. All welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.


MONDAY, AUGUST 13The Moveable Feast at Capt. Dave’s Dockside w/Charles Seabrook−11am-1pm. Lunch with the au-thor of The World of the Salt Marsh, and benefit for Winyah Rivers Foundations’ Riverkeeper. A wide-ranging exploration of the southeastern coast, its natural history, people, way of life, and the threats to its ecological survival. $25 paid reservation re-quired Wed prior at Art Works inside Chocolate & Coffee House, Litchfield Exchange, 14361 Ocean Highway 843-235-9600, ClassAtPawleys.com.The Sacred Mayan Calendar–Putting it into Practice in Your Life (2 Part Class) w/Chet Hosmer−7pm-9pm(part 1), Mon, Aug 20, 7pm-9pm(part 2). Join noted author & speaker to examine the sacred elements of the Sacred Mayan Calendar learn how to put this practice. Limited to 20 attendees. $35 includes both classes. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeInBal-anceCenter.org.

FRIDAY AUGUST 17Herbal Aloe Vera “Inside & Out” Lunch & Learn w/Linda Sacchetti−11:30-12:30pm. Top 10 reasons to use herbal aloe vera. Free lunch provided. Sample the Aloe drinks & vote on your favorite. Sample the personal care aloe vera and feel the difference. Register to win a free aloe vera product. Bring a friend & receive a $10 gift or 2 and get $20 gift. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells InletReserve space: Linda, 843-424-9586. Unity Birthday Bash–6-10pm. Fundraiser for Unity with portion to Hope House. Music by The Foreclosures. food, silent auction. Myrtle Beach

Golf & Yacht Club, 6851 King Arthur Dr, MB. Tickets online at UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Info, 843-238-8516.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18Morning Beach Walk w/Fun & Fit Meetup−8am. Start at the public beach access at Nash St & walk to the MB State Park pier & back, Feel free to bring children, pets & friends. Wesly Gray,843-650-1714, Meetup.com/FunandFitMyrtleBeach. Metaphysics & Wellness Saturday Bazaar−10am-4pm. Chair Reiki & chair massage, numerology, palmistry, intuitive readings, energy healing, aura photography, angel card readings, and more. Ad-mission: $3. Browse the bookstore, relax with a book in the library, make an appt for a full reading, Reiki, reflexology or massage session. Practitioners & vendors contact Janet Hosmer at 843-333-9749 for booth reservations. 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River, 843-241-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19Maha Sadhana (Master Practice) w/Dawn Yager−9-11am. Two hour practice includes theory, asana, relaxation and meditation. For all levels of yogis and practitioners or teachers that would like to deepen their knowledge of the practice. $15 walk in rate or class pass. All welcome. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 202 Part Class: Reiki Level I w/Margo Ross Sears & David Sears−6pm-9pm, & Mon Aug 27, 6pm-

9pm. No experience req. Must be 18 or older. Reiki Master teachers since 2003 with over 305 graduates, Receive instructional handbook with color diagrams & illustrations, 2 Usui Reiki I attunements, Reiki history & philosophy instruc-tion, practical applications, practice time, one-on-one instruction & support info, and certificate of completion. $125 includes 6 CEUs for LMBTs; $100 for general public. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeInBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2515% Off Customer Appreciation Day at Bay Natural & New Life Naturals Last Saturday of every month is 15% off all non sale items. New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.Yamuna Body Rolling Workshop w/Cat Corchado−10am-Noon. YBR is a fitness and therapy practice that combines healing, wellness and injury prevention using 6-10in balls. Helps sciatica, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low back, neck or shoulder pain. $20 prepay on Yoga Room website by 8/20. $25 at the door. 843-450-9402, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26Focus on Ashtanga w/Britney Horine−9-11am. Get in depth instruction in the fundamental tech-niques used in the primary series. Ask questions and get individual instruction on areas you need help. $15 walk in rate or class pass. All welcome.


Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Awakening the Incarnate Love Workshop w/Susan Boles–1:30-4pm. While gifted with minds and hearts that can create a world that is good, pure and beautiful, our political, educational, health, financial and family systems are in crisis with war, poverty, mental and physical sickness around the planet. This workshop explores what’s missing. Suggested Love Offering: $20. All are welcome. 843- 238-8516. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27Seasons of Your Life–A Spiritual Approach to Living with Life’s Losses w/ Joyce Van Teuren,–7pm-9pm. Divorce, empty nest syndrome, loss of a job, a home, betrayal; missing family, friends, and your old lifestyle: explore the many tools for spiritual healing. Joyce Van Treuren is an intuitive healer, and a Reiki Master/teacher, Minister of Consolation with extensive credentials. $40 ($35 if pre-registered) Limited to 10. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeInBalanceCenter.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28Art Bash 2012–7-11pm. The Wellness Council fundraiser, partnering with Roundtable Art Group. Highlights 60 local and regional artists and their work, with silent auction, music, and entertainment. Food by Scatori’s, King Kong Sushi, The Melting Pot, Abuelo’s, & Groucho’s. Recycled fashion show and an “upcycled” art project contest, with prizes. Presenting sponsor, Art and Soul. MC for the event. Lisa Edge of WPDE. 2001 Nightclub, 920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, MB, WellnessCouncil-CSC.org

lookingforwardSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1“Birth of the Diamond Soul”–A Reincarnation Workshop w/Chris Bache–9:30am-1:30pm. Prof of Religious Studies at Youngstown State Univer-sity, former Dir of Transformative Learning at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Suggested Donation $35 All are welcome. Snacks available. 843-238-8516. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Myrtle Beach Full Moon Drum Circle−6-9:30pm. Singing, and chanting, and howling and dancing to the sound of the drums, the smell of the sage, the spirit of celebration. Meets every month on the Sat nearest the full moon, MB State Park, Shelter B6 Alcohol prohibited. Cheryl, [email protected].

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2How Strong is the Evidence for Reincarnation?–11am Sunday Service speaker: Chris Bache, Author of The Living Classroom, Dark Night Early Dawn, and Lifecycles. Chris continues with Q&A 12:45-1:45pm for an informal dialog about themes of his Sunday talk. Did Christianity reject rebirth in the 6th century? Could it change its mind? What about families? The speeding up of history and driving the emergence of new structures. Love Offering. 843-238-8516. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SEPTEMBER 5-7OLLI Free Week. Lifelong Learning classes. Meet instructors and staff at each location. Free lectures and demos of courses and clubs. Register for mem-bership, classes, parking permits. Get your photo ID and sign up for benefits. Foundation Center 2431 U.S. 501 East, Conway, 843-349-5002, Sept. 5; Waccamaw Higher Ed Center, 160 Willbrook Blvd., Litchfield, 843-349-6584, Sept. 6; Myrtle Beach Ed Center, 900 79th Ave N, MB, 843-349-2767, Sept. 7. Coastal.edu/olli.

SEPTEMBER 6-DECEMBER 15Yoga Teacher Training w/Angel Grant. A 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified vinyasa style training. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Com-mon, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Raw Vegan Potluck Lunch & Movie−Noon. Bring a raw vegan dish to share and bring your own plates and eating utensils. Raw vegan food is the most nutrient dense food. Learn and share

its health benefits. Movie about the food industry, or raw vegan food, starting at 12:45. Socastee Library, 707-Connector Rd, MB. Meetup.com/rawveganmyrtlebeach.

SEPTEMBER 8-10Yoga Weekend of Freedom w/Shanti Yoga. Yoga month weekend of free classes, workshops, lectures and events. offered every year with deep apprecia-tion from the amazing support of the community. All are welcome. Details to follow on webpage. Shanti Yoga, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444. ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15Morning Beach Walk w/Fun & Fit Meetup−8am. Start at the public beach access at Nash St & walk to the MB State Park pier & back, Feel free to bring children, pets & friends. Wesly Gray,843-650-1714, Meetup.com/FunandFitMyrtleBeach.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22Under the Stone w/Dr Henry Roth−9am-4pm. “Rothstone” patented by Dr. Henry Roth can per-fectly conform along the bony intricate projections of the human spine and can glide and conform along all bony prominces and soft tissue with airtight con-formity. Learn how to use this specialized stone in the Swedish method and also apply it to Reflexolgy and stretching. 7CEUs. Bring table, bolster, sheets and towels and preferably massage creme or lotion. $185 in advance, 196C Stonebridge Dr MB, 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23Prescribed Stretching w/Dr. Henry Roth−9am-5pm. Learn step by step instructions of the most effective stretching to eliminate pain, muscle soreness, and elastic resting potential and prevent common injuries. Requires key verbal commands with visualization, specific direction and time duration. Uses sustained kinetic force with muscle from fascial stretching. 8 CEUs ,Discount if you attend both days. $285 paid by Sept 10 $200, 196C Stonebridge Dr MB. 843-450-9402, Myrtle-BeachYogaRoom.com.


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All Levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser−9-10:45am. Breath work and a powered up flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mind-ful moving meditation. All levels w/knowledge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 Drop-in or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E MB [email protected]; 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee−9:30-10:30am. Metaphysical Studies. Spiritual Cinema and Docu-mentaries of Visionary & Metaphysical Ideas. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Gentle Vinyasa w/Karley Lott−11am-12:15pm. An indulgent slow flow of postures followed by a lead meditation. $15 or class passes accepted 417 79th Ave N, Suite E, MB. 843-333-2656; Secret-LotusYoga.com. Unity Church Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am celebration service. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Youth pro-grams. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Oneness Blessing w/Unity Blessing Givers–12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.New to Yoga Series−2:30pm. 6 weeks starting 8/5, at Yoga in Common, $59 for the series or $15 drop in. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaIn-Common.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretch-ing & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, [email protected] Power Vinyasa w/Tara Gurry, E-RYT−9-10am. A challenging vinyasa, flow through sun salutations, warrior, balance series. Harmonizing moving meditation to strengthen, lengthen & de-toxify the body, calm the mind and inspire the spirit. $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 769 Main St, NMB, 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group of-fers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, dona-tions accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, [email protected], KagyuStudySC.info.

Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT CFP−10-11am. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual move-ments capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. Offered in series or single classes. 6wk series $50, 5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.NMB Farmers Market−10am-6pm. Located at City Hall and the new Horry County Library at 925 1st. Ave S, North Myrtle, with covered shelter. Crafts, local foods. Facebook: North Myrtle Beach SC Farmers Market.Tai Chi w/Fred Christie–10:30-11:30am, & 7:30-8:30pm. A low impact healing exercise that works all levels in the mind body continuum, fostering well being, balance and body awareness. Beginners welcome, for all ages, abilities. First class free. The Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB. Directions and info: 843 294-5486. kungfu-sc.com.W e i g h t L o s s C h a l l e n g e w / L i n d a Sacchetti−10:30am, 5:15pm & 6:30pm. Specific rules in place to keep participants accountable Weekly prizes, personal coaching, group sup-port & lots of fun, plus free wellness evaluation/metabolism test. Payouts the last week to the top “losers” based on percentage of weight loss & “Inch Loss Winner”. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet or Georgetown. $35(less than $3/wk). Linda, Inlet Nutrition, 843-424-9586.Metaphysical Minds Meet-Up–6pm. Discussing the movie Thrive. Barefoot Barista, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island info 843 957-7803, [email protected], Facebook: Inquiring Minds.Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys.org.Kriya Yoga Meditation Group−7-8pm. Ongoing Meditation Group for personal & spiritual growth. Beginners & advanced are welcome for instruction & support. Love offering Basis. Call for Strand location. Paula Kenion, MS, Meditation Teacher, 843-650-4538 SpiritualAwakening.vpweb.com.

Seniors Day at Bay Naturals & New Life Natural Foods. Shoppers over 60 get 10% discount Wed at New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Yoga Pilates Fusion w/ Caroline Wells, RYT–12-1pm. Fusion class that combines stability from yoga and mobility from Pilates. Will tone and sculpt your entire body using your own body weight. Will engage the ”powerhouse” of your body and enjoy the amazing benefits of two disciplines togather. All Levels. $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 769 Main St, NMB, 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.Meditation, Silent & Guided–Noon-12:30pm. In Unity’s Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Marga-ret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:3pm, based on book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.P r e n a t a l Yo g a w / A m a n d a R e y e l t Masterpaul−7:30pm, $59 for a 6-week series or $15 drop in. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB,. 843-839-9636, YogaIn-Common.com.

Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offer-ing $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, [email protected]. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. Offered in series or single classes. 6 wk series $50. 5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.


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Kids Yoga w/Sharon Stollenmeir−11:15am, For kids ages 2-9, $10 for the family or $5 per child ages 5 and up if they are dropped off without a par-ent. Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, 843-839-9636 YogaInTheForest.us.Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poul-try, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Alkaline, Antioxidant, Detoxifying Water w/Raymond Owens−5:30pm. Full water demos & power-point presentation. Learn about the impor-tance of body ph, drinking bottled & tap water. Call for reservations. Joyfilled Gifts, 805 Front St. Georgetown, Raymond, 843-833-1773, [email protected].

NMB Farmers Market−10am-6pm. Located at City Hall and the new Horry County Library at 925 1st. Ave S, North Myrtle, with covered shelter. Crafts, local foods. Facebook : North Myrtle Beach SC Farmers Market.Candlelight Community Yoga–6-7pm w/Tara Gurry, ERYT. Flowing through sun salutations, warrior and balancing series, ending with mat pos-es. This harmonizing moving meditation class will strengthen, lengthen & detoxify the body, quiet the mind, & inspire the spirit. All Levels. Community class by donation. Carolina Power Yoga 769 Main St, NMB, 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.Gamblers Anonymous & Gam-Anon−7:30-9pm. Gamblers Anonymous is for the gambler & Gam-Anon is for those affected by the gambler. First Baptist Church, 200 Hwy 17S & 2nd Ave S, MB. Info: Chris or Lou, 843-399-9043.

Hot Yoga w/Elissa Blosser−8am, $15 drop in or passes accepted. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636, YogaIn-Common.com.Family Fun Yoga−9-9:45am. Get a work out and bond with your child at the same time. For chil-dren ages 9-18 months and their parents. 4 week series for $20 or $7 drop in. Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, 843-839-9636 YogaInTheForest.us.Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am-2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.Heated Vinyasa Yoga–10-11am. One breath, one movement, a creative flow through sun salutations, warrior and balance series. Harmonizing moving meditation to strengthen, lengthen & detoxify the body, calm the mind and inspire the spirit. All Lev-els. $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 769 Main St, NMB, 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

All levels Open Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−10:30-noon. A strong flow of Ashtanga postures focusing on opening and strengthening of the body and mind. Breath and core emphasized. For all levels, be prepared to sweat and detoxify.$15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Suite E, MB. 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

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counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 10.

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MELODY ILES PHD315 Main St, Ste 6 (Upstairs), Conway4810 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach843-446-0293 [email protected]

If you are living with pain, chronic illnesses, mental fogginess or poor health conditions that never seem to resolve, it’s time to look at natural solutions and wholistic care to optimize your health.

Dr. Melody Iles is a naturapathic practitioner wholistenstoyouandcarefullyexaminesyourfingernails,tongueandeyestodistinguishthehealth of organs and body systems. She then suggestsspecificfoods,herbsandsupplementsto help place your body in a state of healing.

NATURAL INFANT AND CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS

HOLISTIC PARENTInside Bella Baby7269 Hwy 707, north of Big Block RdMyrtle BeachHolisticParent.com

Holistic Parent carries products that are good for you, the environment and your budget. They are reusable, long lasting, and most importantly, products you need. They have been tried, tested and loved by our family and friends. Some of

what true health care is. The main focus of her message: There are no secrets or shortcuts to achieving health, but rather using good sense and knowledge to make the right choices in life. See ad, page 23.

DENTISTRY, MERCURY FREE

JACK W. MARKUSEN, DMD 1321 44th Ave NMyrtle Beach843-916-0990DocMark.com

Dr. Markusen is a graduate of the School of Dentistry from the Medical University of South Carolina. He’s been a member of the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association,

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He has been practicing dentistry for almost 30 years.See ad, page 25.

JARED L. SLOVAN, DMDJAMES H. SEXTON JR., DMD924 Tall Pine RdMt Pleasant843-884-0701DrJaredSlovan.com

Mercury Free – Mercury Safe for more than 20 years. Please call us to set up a free consult. See ad, page 20.

HYPNOTHERAPY

MAXIMIZED MINDMike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP843-957-6926MaximizedMind.com

Mike Oglesbee has developed the most powerful and effective system to boost you to success. Mike utilizes Hypnosis, NLP, Life Coaching, and other traditional Psychology methods to provide immediate positive

change within the 90% of the mind known as the sub-conscious where the root of problem’s actuallyexist.Successbeginswithin.CallMikefor a free consultation or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information. See ad, page 16.

ACUPUNCTURE

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINICSuzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

S u z a n n e S w e a r e n g e n , AP, Dipl.OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture phys ic ian and i s board certifiedinbothacupunctureand Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to

provide compassionate care for individuals seeking wholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses and maintenance of good health. Additional modalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine and cold laser. Over the course of 15 years, she has developed her professional skills through credited courses and seminars in order to best serve her patients. See ad, page 23.

BONE HEALTH

HEIDI McGOVERN, PTGuild Certified Feldenkrais® PractitionerBones for Life® Teacher/[email protected]

One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, wo rk shops and p r iva t e Funct ional In tegra t ion® sessions are offered on the

Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30yearsexperienceandastrongfocusonthehuman drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 10.

CHIROPRACTIC

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINICLinda Audino, DC4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

A g r a d u a t e o f Pa l m e r Chi ropract ic Col lege in 1994, Dr. Linda Audino has practiced in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and, in South Carolina, since 2003. She has treated newborns to geriatrics

and everyone in between. It is Audino’s desire as a chiropractor to educate the public about

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email [email protected] to request a media kit, or visit our website at GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.

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WATER HEALTH

RAYMOND OWENSKangen Water Independent Distributor843-833-1773 or 843-527-8681

In my wildest dreams, I never thought that at 72, drinking water could clean the plaque from my arteries, dissolve kidney stones and repair my health, until I researched ionized water. With a body

pH of 7.0 or higher cancer cannot survive. See ad, page 25.

WELLNESS COACH

LINDA SACCHETTIPersonal Wellness CoachMurrells Inlet 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350

As a personal wellness coach, Linda Sacchetti has served the Grand Strand for seven years. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I provide many services: weight-loss

challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Training provided. See ad, page 12.

YOGACAROLINA POWER YOGA769 Main StNorth Myrtle Beach843-877-5839CarolinaPowerYoga.com

Carolina Power Yoga specializes in inspiring Power Vinyasa yoga, Hot yoga, Gentle yoga, and Beach yoga. An uplifting Power Vinyasa class links breath with asanas, flowing throughsun salutations, backbends,

inversions, restorative, and balancing poses. Vinyasa yoga harmonizes the body, mind and spirit while achieving optimal health, and cultivating compassion, peace, energy and joy. “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” ~Buddha

INLET YOGA STUDIO637 D Bellamy RdMurrells Inlet843-655-6272InletYogaStudio.com

Breathe. Empower. Transform. Inlet Yoga is dedicated to serving yoga students at every level of their personal practice, offering classes seven days a week, from beginner to

advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Power, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yoga for Golf and Sports,

our products include Klean Kanteen, Boppy pillows, Moby Wraps, Boba baby carriers, Itzy Ritzy, Lusa Organics, cloth and swim diapers, mama cloth, toys and more. We are located inside Bella Baby, the only cloth diaper shop on the Grand Strand. Together we can meet all your natural product needs.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

KENNETH LUX, PHDAlternative Health Clinic4810 N Kings Hwy, MB843-712-2330

I work with individuals and couples. My approach is in the general area of what is called Transpersonal Psychology, which means healing beyond the personal or ego self. It is also specifically referred to

as “Karma Sensitive Psychotherapy.” It uses a natural conversational methodology that is not based on what is called the medical model, with its disease categories, and has little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

SHAMANIC SERVICES

REV. DR. CRAIG TALBOTOne Who Talks to Doves 843-957-3306

Dr. Craig Talbot is a trained Shamanic counselor and recognized medicine chief of eight Native tribes in South Carolina. Offering The 7 Sacred Rites of the Peoples, smudgings, pipe circles, drum circle, spirit circle, teacher of the medicine way, traditional teepee demonstrations, ordained minister for wedding ceremonies, carrier of the sacredbundle.HowmayIserveyou?

VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS

BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294BellLifestyle.com

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control, and other common conditions. See ad, back page.

Iyengar, Restorative and Hot. $5 Community Class at 6 pm Fridays benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself through practice.

ISLAND WAVE YOGA10555 Unit-A, Ocean Hwy 17Pawleys Island843-314-3206IslandWaveYoga.comFacebook: Island Wave Yoga

Island Wave Yoga offers a welcoming space for both those who know yoga and those who want to know yoga. Classes are drop-in, and series passes and memberships are available. Classes include Lava

Flow,Beginners,Intro&MixedFlow,Ashtanga,Family Fun, Power, Yoga for Golf & Sports, $5 Community, andRelax&Renew.Workshopsinclude YOGA 101, Prenatal, Chair, Meditation and YIN. Island Wave Life retail carries prAna activewear, Manduka mats and props, Om Sweet Om Jewelry, books and more.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA &HEALING ARTS 417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs)Myrtle Beach843-333-2656SecretLotusYoga.com

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga-based yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced, challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners

welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offerAshtanga-influencedprenatal,gentleandMommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki.Mentionthisad,andyourfirstclassisfree.

SHANTI YOGA3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A843-467-5444ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free communityclasseverySunday;all donations benefit h.e.a.r.t.of Myrtle Beach. Each class

explores breath,movement and perception.Emphasis on both theory and practice provides students with the necessary foundation to expandinapersonalandprofoundway.


THE YOGA ROOMHEALING ARTS CO-OP196C Stonebridge Dr, MB843-450-9402MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com

Yoga is so cool! Come be cool with us! Get out of the heat and into a Cool Yoga class! We offer several classes or private sessions in a variety of yoga styles to suit your body type, age , ability or health issues.

Why not begin your yoga journeywith us?After Yoga you may want to spend some time in a workshop in our Healing Arts Cooperative. Stop in any weekday 8:30-12:00 noon , we are located off 17 Bypass and Palmetto Point Blvd or off of Socastee Blvd. Or visit our website: MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

YOGA IN COMMON3080 DeVille St (same as cinema)The Market Common, MB843-839-9636, 843-385-6176YogaInCommon.com

YOGA in COMMON offers classes during a wide variety of hours, seven days per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning to yoga. Our schedule is also great for those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow

us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatherings and special events.

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