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A waist is a terrible thing to mind, and this is the time of year we all are consumed by undoing the damage the holiday eating did to our health and waistlines. It’s like a huge ritual, nationwide, where we all decide, with such unwavering determination, that THIS year, we will get it right and get to the gym, eat more raw natural greens, walk to the office and commit to learning how to meditate and breathe properly to relieve stress. No, screaming to release stress should be a last resort. Meditation is more proper, and less upsetting to the dogs. This is also the time of year we do the accounting, not just of our savings and expenses, but of life in general. We look back on the year, take note of the pencil marks on the kitchen doorframe where we measured the kids and grandkids when they came to visit. We lament over credit card balances and deflated retirement funds. We reflect on our career progress, school grades, friends we’ve gained and some we lost. I feel as if some other things have slipped away a bit, and I’ve kept count of them. It came to mind when I heard that author Christopher Hitchens had passed away. He was a hard partier, heavy smoker and serious drinker, which took a toll on his health. He was a marvelous writer and sharp debater, and while I often completely disagreed with what he had to say, he really did make me think. It is an important thing to be able to talk and disagree, but hear each other— contemplate where we have differences of opinion and perhaps reconsider our points, but never turn our differences into a personal battle. We seem to witness a lot of battles now; instead of intelligent media debate, we hear exasperating, juvenile shouting and name-calling matches. We also see those in power trying to silence anyone opposing their point of view, by using lawyers, militarized police and economic war. My kind of freedom is one where we all have a voice and can all be heard. You may not know this, but Natural Awakenings is a terrible threat to the world. This little newsprint magazine, put together with so much hard work and care by our passionate team, seems to threaten business and the economy, but mostly corporate medical interests, and I’m not so sure why. Doctors and nurses love us, but a few don’t, and literally all hospitals have now forbidden us from setting foot on any of their property, even offices rented to doctors who subscribe or request copies. Silly, huh? If people eat healthy, reduce stress, and exercise, they’ll have less expensive chronic diseases, need less surgery, and require fewer prescriptions. If we walk more, we’ll need less gasoline. If we put on a sweater, we’ll use less heating oil. It’s anarchy, and apparently we foment revolution. It’s an idea that needs to be stopped, they say. Look for us on the secret magazine underground. I’ll be in disguise, walking and donning the big sweater.
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osewood is certified—the National Wildlife Federation has recognized its green space in front of the store as an official wildlife habitat! Although the green space may seem relatively small, it has been an intentional part of its overall plan since construction in 1988. At that time, a professional tree protection plan was incorporated into the initial design and construction of the business. Today, the mature pecan trees in the parking lot and patio dining area remain focal points of the landscape and business. The certification for wildlife habitat status states: “Because of the owner’s conscientious planning, landscaping and sustainable gardening, wildlife may find quality habitat—food, water, cover, and places to raise their young.” Many of the plantings provide cover and food for birds, bees and butterflies, including the pecan trees, magnolia tree, lantanas, butterfly bushes, coneflowers, passion flower vine, salvia and shrubs. This year, Rosewood has added some additional housing for our winged friends—look for the two bluebird houses and a bat house. For more info on wildlife habitat certification, contact the National Wildlife Federation at NWF.org. For more info on Rosewood Market & Deli, call 803-765-1083. See ad, page 18.
The Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness Returns to Columbia
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he Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness will be held in Columbia Jan. 20, 21 and 22, at The Coop, 1100 Key Rd, next to Williams Brice Stadium. Times are Friday 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The festival is not open to the public on Friday, but is open for scheduled appointments with intuitives. It is open to the public on Saturday from 9:45 am to 8 pm and Sunday 10:45 am to 6 pm. There will be a wide variety of natural health and alternative services and products including intuitive counselors, alternative healers, aura photography, vendors and 16 workshops on health and spirituality. Food services provided. Cost for Saturday is $10 and $8 for Sunday. A weekend pass is $15. For more info, visit facebook.com/thefestivalofhealing, thefestivalofhealing.com or call Jan Posey at 864-233-3033. See ad, page 20.
City Center Partnership Chooses New Chairman and Vice Chairman
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ity Center Partnership (CCP) welcomed Boyd B. Jones as the organization’s new chairman of the board and
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John B. McArthur as the vice chairman. An executive vice president for NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, Jones is in charge of the Central Region Banking team and is the commercial banking lead officer for South Carolina. A shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., McArthur focuses on real estate lending and commercial development. A member of the Firm’s three-member management committee, McArthur serves as the business attorney representative. “Boyd and John are long-time Columbia residents, bringing their wealth of business experience and hometown passion for South Carolina’s Main Street to our organization and Columbia,” said Matt Kennell, president and CEO of CCP. “They follow our outstanding, outgoing chairman, David Lockwood, III, who oversaw the re-authorization of the City Center Business Improvement District and unprecedented growth in the area, even in very challenging national economic times.” CCP is a nonprofit organization that strives to keep downtown Columbia a safe and clean environment for business and patrons. CCP is focused on keeping the 36-block area, bounded by Gervais, Elmwood, Assembly and Marion streets, a thriving business center with constant improvements. The organization also handles public space management, economic development, marketing services, and public advocacy.
Palmetto Green Schools Network Website Launched Dec. 16
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ealthy learning environments and efficient use of energy translate into happier students and lower operating costs. The Palmetto Green Schools Network is an effort to support just that. Ann Timberlake, executive director of the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund, says the Palmetto Green Schools Network and website focuses on promoting healthier places to learn, from lighting and air quality to water use and waste. “At the grassroots, we are promoting K-16 education programs under the stewardship of interdisciplinary green teams within schools. At the grasstops, we are providing collaborative statewide energy sustainability forums and workshops for school operations managers and administrations,” said Timberlake. “Schools use vast amounts of energy to warm, cool and educate our students at sometimes staggering costs,” said Ed Falco, program manager for the Fund. “If just 10 percent of a school or district’s energy use was reduced, through a grassroots and grasstops approach, the savings to districts could be significant, lead to better learning environments, and provide for student-powered, real world energy and natural resource conservation projects in the process. “Stewardship of the Earth is everyone’s business,” added Falco. The website creates a much-needed energy conservation clearinghouse for educators, students, community leaders, and facility managers to use, share and connect
with other like-minded peers. Funding from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, based in Connecticut, is helping create and launch the website. The reasons for developing such a clearinghouse are clear. One out of every five Americans attends some sort of school every day and school is all about learning, doing and teaching others. Users can choose which “room” they enter for specific information from teacher lesson plans to creating an energy sustainability plan. Falco said that live newsfeeds on specific energy and environmental topics will keep things fresh and current. He added that students all over the state are becoming more and more involved in helping shape their environmental and energy future, and there is a need to recognize, support and connect those efforts through Palmetto Green Schools. For more info, visit the website at palmettogreenschools. com.
Shantala At City Yoga
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aturday, Jan. 7, at 7 pm, Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting) as the duo Shantala, with soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics and exotic instrumentation. The weaving of Benjy’s Indian classical singing and instrumentation with Heather’s soaring vocals is freshly original and profoundly moving. Together they create music with beauty, passion and reverence. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. In summer 2008, they were named as one of the top “Wallahs to Watch” by Yoga + Joyful Living. Kirtan is a celebration of spirit through the chanting of sacred names, carrying the audience into a state of heightened awareness, bliss and devotion. The audience is invited to participate fully through call-and-response chanting, dance and meditation. City Yoga is hosting this event at its studio at 2121 College St, Five Points, Columbia. Tickets are $15 before Jan. 7 and $20 on the event day. For more info call 803-799-5400 or visit CityYogaSC. com. Visit Shantalamusic.com/cds.htm to sample tracks off Jaya!, Ocean of Sound, LIVE in Love, Sri, The Love Window, and many others.
Grinding of the Greens Christmas Tree Recycling
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he holidays are over, and that bare pine stalk that was once the glorious yule tree needs a green and sustainable destination. Keep the Midlands Beautiful Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling program began the day after Christmas, but continues through Jan. 13, so you can drop off the unneeded tree, free of any old decorations or garlands, at any of the 16 locations. Remember to remove the tree from its stand and all
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ornamentation, lights, garlands, wires, strings or ties. Drop off trees only, no wreaths or other greenery will be accepted. Free mulch from the recycled Christmas trees will be available to the public on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Seven Oaks Park and the Clemson Institute for Economic & Community Development, from 9 am until the mulch runs out. Grinding is provided by ASPLUNDH. For a complete list of drop-off locations, hours and other inquiries, please call 803-733-1139 or visit KeeptheMidlandsBeautiful.org.
Chiropractic Wellness Center Moves to New Offices
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r. Shelly Jones of Chiropractic Wellness Center Inc. announced the relocation of her office to 5209 Forest Dr, across from Shandon Baptist Church. Her new office offers a variety of services for chiropractic care, health education, and wellness resources to the Forest Acres, Columbia and surrounding areas. “Education is key to better health,” notes Jones. “In addition to care, we provide our patients and practice members with the educational tools, information and resources to help them learn how the body works and how their everyday lifestyle choices will help restore the body’s natural ability to heal.” “When we learn how to recognize and trust our body’s natural ability to function and heal, then we become confident and empowered to choose the products and services that will give us the results we all desire. . .move easier, feel better, stronger immunity, and age well!” You can become a practice member with Jones by joining her email newsletter at drshellyjones.com or on Facebook “Chiropractic Wellness Center, Inc.,” LinkedIn or Twitter. For more info on how to become a patient of Dr. Shelly Jones, contact her at Chiropractic Wellness Center at 803771-9990 or sjchiropractic@sc.twcbc.com.
Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts
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pringbank Retreat begins a new schedule for programs and retreats in February, with presenters inviting participants to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural setting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years. Pepper Sarnoff and Faye Townsend will lead WellSprings: Celebrate Self and Spirit through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts, Feb. 8 and 9. Powerful music, playful movement, and integrative reflection will be used to reshape minds, open hearts, invigorate spirits, and connect deeply with one another, while experiencing joy and renewed creativity. Exploration of Native spirituality and tradition is a way of connecting with the natural world and one’s Higher
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newsbriefs Power. Kathy McGrogan, Betsy Bowman and Dot Goodwin will present Conscious Contact, a retreat for women that focuses on step 11 of the 12-step recovery process Feb.1012. They will enhance prayer and meditation through Inipi (prayer lodge) and the Chanupa (pipe) ceremony. Author, lecturer, Earth minister, and retreat director Marya Grathwohl will lead the workshop Spirituality in a Time of Earth Transition Feb. 17-19. She will explore the oil crisis, climate chaos, and global economic instability, a perfect storm that summons courage and creativity. Prayer, chant and ritual dance will open participants to the courage and hope needed for these times. Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds and Hearts will be led by Margie Hosch, Feb. 20-25. Hosch has provided marriage and family counseling for more than 20 years, as well as weekends of renewal for Christian women. This integrative retreat will bring them a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer and silence. Dream specialist Justina Lasley will present Exploring Dreams: An Avenue to Authentic and Creative Living, Feb. 28-29. A lecturer and qualitative researcher, Lasley is internationally recognized as a leader of individual and group work. This workshop is appropriate for both new and advanced dream explorers. Continuing education credits are available for counselors and therapists. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, call 800-671-0361 or visit SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 20.
New Year, New You! Essential Wellness from doTERRA
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re you struggling with those New Year’s resolutions? Does your body need some spring cleaning? We have the solution! Join William Richardson as he teaches you how to use essential oils to energize, cleanse and help your body lose excess fat to maintain ideal weight with safe and effective doTERRA products. The presentation is Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Fraternal Order of Police, 4965 Broad River Rd in Columbia from 1 to 3 pm. In February, doTERRA brings Laura Jacobs to Columbia for her three-day event called A Healer in Every Home. Laura Jacobs is a health and wellness practitioner of 15 years with more than 14,000 clients. As owner of Herbs for Health, she is an herbalist and life and health coach with experience in a myriad of modalities, including essential oils, iridology and kinesiology. Laura brings a wealth of information, experience and passion for doTERRA essential oils. This presentation is Thursday, Feb. 23, from 7 to 9 pm, at the Fraternal Order of Police, and continuing Friday and
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Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm at the Saluda Shoals Park Education Center Auditorium. The Jan. 21 event is free. The three-day event in February is $40. For more info, contact Shelly Daugherty at 803351-1395. See ad, page 25.
Good Life Café Learn How to Prepare Raw Foods
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haron Wright of Good Life Raw Foods Café announced the 2012 series of classes coming up that will show how and why raw foods work. Forget about boring. Each class, held on alternating Saturdays, will have recipe themes such as Mexican, Thai, Italian and other flavors. Check out the website for class schedule announcements. Good Life Café is located at 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia. For more info, call 803-454-3516 or visit goodlifecafe. net. See ad, page 25.
Reinvent: Transform to Achieve Health, Wealth and Happiness
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s the new year opens, we reassess what we hope to achieve in the upcoming year. In essence, we get the privilege to reinvent ourselves every new year. Dr. Lisabeth Medlock, of Life By Design Coaching, Dr. Shelly Jones, of Chiropractic Wellness Center, and Coulter Roberson, of Splitting Assetts/Roberson & Roberson Financial, will share some tools that you can use to help you start your path of reinvention in 2012. Reinvention happens on the inside. It involves having a clear vision about our purpose and what we want in life, convincing ourselves that we can walk down the path toward our vision, having the ability to have faith and take some risks. Change your perspective on situations that happen to you in the previous year to see how they can be opportunities for growth in 2012. Take a look at your health and see room for growth. Wellness has a major impact on how much you will accomplish in the upcoming year. Take a look at your financial health to see where you’re going and if you’re on the right path. Keep an open mind; know that it’s a process and you may not figure it out right away. Be honest with yourself, research the possibilities and utilize your network and expand it whenever possible. Make friends and business associates wherever you go. Want more information on how to find health, wealth and happiness? Then attend the upcoming seminar Reinvent: Transform to Achieve Health, Wealth and Happiness on Saturday, Jan 28, at 701 Whaley St in Columbia, from 2 to 4 pm. RSVP at LifebyDesignCoaching.org/reinvent-you-womens-event. For more info, call Dr. Lisabeth Medlock at 803960-1844 or register for the event at lifebydesigncoaching.org.
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Science Confirms Benefits of Herbal Brews
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njoy your next cup of herbal tea while toasting to better health. US Department of Agriculturefunded researchers have confirmed the sciencebased health benefits of three of Americans’ favorite herbal teas. Chamomile tea has long been said to soothe a troubled belly and restless mind. After reviewing scientific literature on the herb’s beneficial bioactivity, the study team published an article in Agricultural Research describing test-tube evidence that the beverage also offers moderate antimicrobial and significant anti-platelet-clumping action. They found that peppermint tea also shows significant antimicrobial, plus antiviral, antioxidant and antitumor actions, and even some antiallergenic potential. After reviewing human clinical trials, the researchers further reported that drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in a group of pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults.
Calm Work Stress
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eeling psychologically strained or blue at work? A simple, daily B vitamin supplement may be an answer. Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, at Swinburne University of Technology, and the National Institute of Complementary Medicine recently partnered in a study assessing the personalities, work demands and mood, anxiety and strain experienced by 60 men and women. Half the group took a nutrient-herb-blend supplement with the full spectrum of B vitamins plus calcium, magnesium and vitamin C, nutrients known to help with the stress response; and passionflower and oats, which also soothe the nervous system. The other half received a placebo. At the end of three months, controlling for differences in personality and work demands, the B-complex treatment group reported significantly lower personal strain. The supplement group also reported decreased feelings of depression/dejection, anger/hostility and tension/anxiety, as well as less fatigue. The placebo group noticed no such changes. It’s wise to talk with a doctor or other health professional before beginning any supplementation program; bottled Bs may interact with certain medications and with each other. B vitamins occur naturally in meat and tuna; whole grains; leafy greens like collards, kale and Swiss chard; lentils and beans; broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage; and potatoes and oranges.
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Eat Breakfast to Shed Pounds
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es, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, says Heather Leidy, an assistant professor in the University of Missouri’s department of nutrition and exercise physiology. “Everyone knows that eating breakfast is important, but many people still don’t make it a priority.” Leidy’s research shows that a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day, making it a valuable strategy to control appetite and regulate food intake. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, she discovered why. Eating a protein-rich breakfast works to reduce the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior.
Fasting Is Good for the Heart
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ew evidence from cardiac researchers at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center, in Utah, suggests that routine, periodic fasting is good for our health and specifically, our heart, because it reduces weight and levels of sugar and triglycerides in the blood. The results expand upon a 2007 Intermountain Healthcare study showing a direct association between fasting and a reduced risk of coronary heart failure. The findings were presented at the 2011 annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology, in New Orleans.
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Tangerines’ Tangible Gifts
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angerines are sweet, affordable and in season, and now there’s another reason to stock up on this juicy fruit. Researchers from the University of Western Ontario have discovered that a tangerine flavonoid, nobiletin, appears to help prevent obesity and protect against type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. When the researchers fed mice a “Western” diet high in fats and simple sugars, they became obese, showing all the signs associated with metabolic syndrome: elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood levels of insulin and glucose, and fatty livers. A second group of mice—fed the same unhealthy diet, but with nobiletin added—experienced no symptoms of metabolic syndrome and gained weight normally. Ingesting nobiletin also prevented the buildup of fat in the liver by stimulating genes that help burn excess body fat, while inhibiting genes responsible for manufacturing it.
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The Heavy Secret of Fake Fats
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ood containing synthetic fats—which taste like natural fats, but with fewer calories—may sound enticing to dieters. However, fat substitutes used in lowcalorie potato chips and other processed foods could instead backfire and contribute to weight gain and obesity. Findings by Purdue University scientists published online in the American Psychological Association’s journal, Behavioral Neuroscience, challenges marketing claims that foods made with fat substitutes help with weight loss. Apparently, the hitch is that synthetic fats can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate food intake, leading to inefficient use of calories and weight gain.
The Power of Good Posture
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other’s warnings against slouching were correct. Recent research proves that poor posture not only makes a bad impression, it can make us feel physically weaker. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, explored the relationship of posture and pain tolerance and found that by simply adopting more dominant poses, individuals can feel more powerful, in control and better able to tolerate distress. More, those studied using the most dominant posture were able to comfortably tolerate more pain than others assigned a more neutral or submissive stance. People tend to curl up into a ball when in pain, but the University of Southern California researchers recommend doing the opposite—try sitting or standing up straight, lifting the chin, pushing out the chest and generally expanding the body shape. They suggest that these small, yet empowering, changes in behavior can decrease sensitivity to pain. Adopting a powerful posture may even affect the body’s hormone levels, boosting testosterone, which is associated with increased pain tolerance, and decreasing cortisol, typically released in response to stress.
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Resilient Communities
Volunteerism Remains Strong in America More than 60 million Americans volunteered 8 billion hours of their services in 2010, holding steady with the previous year, according to the latest report by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), released late last year. Communities are benefiting from their work in mentoring and tutoring youth, fundraising and providing food, transportation and general labor, including disaster relief. “Every day, volunteers of all ages are giving their time and talents to solve problems and make our country stronger,� says Robert Velasco II, acting CEO of CNCS. He observes that civic involvement increases as people become more deeply rooted in their communities through family, work and school ties. The members of Generation X (born 1965 to 1981) are volunteer stars, having contributed 2.3 billion hours in 2010, 110 million more than the year before. Teen volunteer rates were also up from 2002 through 2010, compared to 1989. A Volunteering in America report attributes this to emphasis on service-learning in high schools, the influence of parents that volunteer, social networking and the ease of finding opportunities via the Internet. To find local volunteer opportunities by category, visit Serve.gov or AllForGood.org.
Going Out Green
New Mortuary Practices Reduce Mercury Pollution Resomation, Ltd., in Glasgow, Scotland, has invented a new alkaline hydrolysis unit as a green alternative to cremation. Founder Sandy Sullivan plans to install the first one in America at the Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, in St. Petersburg, FL. Mercury from dental fillings vaporized in crematoria has been blamed for up to 16 percent of British airborne mercury emissions, and many facilities there are fitting costly mercury filtration systems to meet reduced emission targets. The device dissolves the body in heated, pressurized, alkaline water. Makers claim the process produces one-third less greenhouse gas than cremation, uses one-seventh of the energy and allows for complete separation of mercury-laden dental amalgam for safe disposal. Sullivan, a biochemist, says tests have proven the effluent is sterile, contains no DNA and poses no environmental risk. He believes it can rival cremation for cost. The technology has been legalized in seven states to date. Another green alternative, Promession, is under development by Swedish Biologist Susanne WiighMasak. It involves a fully automated machine that removes the body from the coffin and freezes it with liquid nitrogen. Vibrating breaks the corpse into fragments, which are then dried, refined and filtered to remove dental amalgam and other metals. The remains are then automatically poured into a biodegradable container for shallow burial. Wiigh-Masak likens the process to composting, in which organic materials convert to soil within weeks. She says that 60 countries around the world have expressed interest in the technology. Source: BBC News.
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Future Fuels
US Renewable Energy Surpasses Nuclear Beginning in 2011, renewable energy production in the United States surpassed nuclear production in overall quantity and percentage. As a percentage of total US energy generation, renewables are steadily, if modestly, gaining. California’s leadership goal targets the utilization of 33 percent renewable energy sources by 2020. Hydroelectric, geothermal, solar/photovoltaic, wind and biomass combined make up a growing segment of the mix: 11.7 percent as of June 2011, surpassing nuclear at 11.1 percent. For the same period in 2010, nuclear was 11.6 percent, and renewable was 10.6, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Forbes reports that many environmentalists, however, think that the two prominent technologies that currently make up much of the renewables sector—hydroelectric power, at 35 percent, and biomass, at 48 percent—are the least attractive. (Wind is the third-largest, at 13 percent of renewable, 1.5 percent of the total.) Large-scale hydroelectric power production has harmful impacts on river ecosystems and has become less popular in the developed world. As for biomass, each of the many types of feedstock must be evaluated individually for its emissions profile, water footprint and other considerations, such as whether farm fields or forests need that material to decompose in place in order to retain soil or ecosystem function.
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Appalachian Residents Oppose Coal Mining Policies Even though coal mining forms the economic backbone of several Appalachian states, a recent poll reveals overwhelming local resistance to the technique of removing the entire tops of mountains to secure the coal, and then dumping the toxic remains in valleys and streams. Residents are mad enough to make it an election issue. A survey of 1,315 registered voters, sponsored by Earthjustice, Appalachian Mountain Advocates and the Sierra Club, was conducted by independent research companies in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia. It found that only 20 percent of residents support the practice of mountaintop removal. More, voters from all parties in these states promise to penalize elected officials who move to weaken clean water and environmental regulations related to such mining. The poll reveals intense and broad-based support in the heart of Appalachia for fully enforcing and even increasing clean water protections to combat the negative impacts of mountaintop removal mining. Joan Mulhern, senior legislative counsel for Earthjustice, says: “The time for this destructive practice is over. The people in Appalachia are making it clear that they recognize the threats to their health and communities.” Source: Earthjustice.org, find state action contacts at Tinyurl.com/3jnlum5.
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t’s a universal truth that with the coming of the New Year, people worldwide search out novel ways to improve their health. They join gyms, enroll in exercise classes, and buy books, DVDs or video games on everything for fitness. They engage personal trainers, adopt complicated eating plans, and may even resort to taking weight-loss supplements, all with the intent of getting or staying healthy and fit. Wesley Adams, owner and head instructor of Columbia Tai Chi Center, and Mark Brophy, certified qigong therapist and instructor, discuss the art of Tai chi and the practice of qigong, two health-promoting fitness solutions practiced by nearly half the population in China. The duo answer questions, share the latest scientific findings relating to these “energetic” practices, and explain why they’ve joined forces to bring greater access to information and opportunities for the local community. QUESTION: Why are Tai chi and qigong less popular in the US than in China—especially if they are supposed to be good for health? ADAMS: That’s a simple question with a complex answer; but generally speaking, Tai chi and qigong have not been around as long as other popular forms of exercise in the US. Very few Westerners had even heard of or had a chance to learn these arts until the
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Chinese Cultural Revolution, which began around 1966. BROPHY: The Cultural Revolution also changed the way people in China were allowed to participate in their own health care. Ancient healing arts that had been used for centuries were banned and its teachers imprisoned. A fledgling Western-style medical system that was put in its place was overburdened with caring for 4 billion citizens. This prompted the government to reintroduce the ancient arts. Chinese residents were now given access to different styles of health care, both ancient and modern. Many citizens who used to be able to practice Tai chi or qigong for their health benefits could now once again do so openly, and those exercises exist today. ADAMS: With more and more research supporting Tai chi and qigong as health-giving practices, the traditional medical community in the US is only now starting to embrace these practices and offer them to patients along with or as alternatives to other forms of therapy. But even so, it’s still primarily within the wholistic branches of modern medicine. BROPHY: Also, until recently, Americans have been less interested in the medical or therapeutic benefits of qigong, drawn more to the martial aspects of Tai chi or by the beauty of the
flowing movements of the Tai chi form. Tai chi is the more popular version of these two systems of health exercises; I guess it could be considered the brand name, while qigong is the less familiar generic. ADAMS: Generally speaking though, Tai chi is also the one that requires the most time and commitment to learn at the beginner and intermediate levels, which is hard for many people in today’s society where what they really want is instant gratification. BROPHY: Traditionally, the method of transmitting these arts has been a very slow process. That’s because access to Tai chi and qigong instruction in ancient China were closely guarded family secrets, and this was because the family wanted to be sure that outsiders were truly loyal to the teacher and weren’t going to give the information to a rival clan. ADAMS: Historically, it would have taken years to learn one Tai chi form. Today, because we’re not warring tribes, we’re not battling each other over crops or land, instructors have accelerated the curriculum compared to how it use to be taught to accommodate our shrinking attention spans. QUESTION: Has anyone discovered of how or why Tai chi and qigong work to improve health?
ADAMS: With each passing year, more of our modern research supports the ancient reputation of traditional Chinese medicine, which has always said that “energetic” forms of practice like Tai chi and qigong are good for us. We’re getting closer to understanding exactly how and why this kind of practice improves our health. We don’t have all the answers yet, but some of the latest research is very promising. There was actually a study that came out in 2011 that was led by a team in Massachusetts, where researchers documented changes in the brain’s gray matter—changes that were produced by “mindfulness” training over a period of about eight weeks. What this means for you and me is that training like Tai chi and qigong, or even yoga and meditation, actually changes brain structure. And it’s believed that the structural changes in the brain were responsible for the positive effects people reported at the end of the study, rather than people saying they were feeling better simply because they spent time relaxing. BROPHY: This study fascinates me because researchers reported that the changes they discovered had taken place in the regions of the brain associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress. And even more impressive was how little time participants spent in this kind of practice each day. On average, they only spent 27 minutes—which means some practiced more, others a little less. I’m excited because for those who need proof, here it is—scientific evidence that supports traditional Chinese medicine and qigong practices that have been around for centuries. This means we can play a more active role to improve our well-being and quality of life through Tai chi and qigong! QUESTION: What are the differences between qigong and Tai chi? ADAMS: My typical answer is that Tai chi is a type of qigong that was originally designed to strengthen and realign the body while passing on martial applications used for self-defense.
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The fact that Tai chi also has many health-giving benefits is a bonus. And the focus of qigong is primarily for its health-promoting and healing properties. BROPHY: First you have to learn the differences to realize that there are none. [Laughs.] It’s true that qigong is not typically used martially, but I encourage people to think of it as a way to fight for their health, for a better quality of life, for a longer life. In this instance, the opponents may be health issues from everyday stressors that show up in the form of symptoms, disorders and diseases. But both of these arts also have a preventive nature as well as a recuperative one. QUESTION: Why did the two of you get together and decide to offer both practices at one location? BROPHY: Tai chi and qigong have common origins, and each discipline has a slightly different emphasis and level of commitment; but together, they complement each other very well. While Tai chi is a part of my life and I understand its martial capabilities and the sport behind it, I focused on the health and healing aspects which are expressed more fully through qigong. ADAMS: And my background has been almost the opposite. My focus with Tai chi has always been martial with a meditative aspect. Meditative in the sense of trying to increase happiness, and martial, not because I like
to fight, but because I wrestled in high school and I enjoyed the physicality of it. I love the fact that I don’t have to do other forms of exercise and Tai chi keeps me healthy. Over the years, I’ve been exposed to a lot of qigong and have a good basic understanding, but never really studied it deeply. When our paths crossed, Mark and I recognized that we had a unique opportunity to teach both at one location and developed the Workshop Series to complement the Tai chi program. QUESTION: Who should attend the workshop series? ADAMS: I consider it a way for anyone who has a question about qigong or Tai chi to get all of their questions answered. And you have the option of attending only one or two of the workshops, or digging deeper to expand your learning through the whole series if you’d like to. Or, if you happen to get really serious about training—and that’s easy to do when you begin to experience the positive effects Tai chi and qigong can have on your health and in other aspects of your life—you have access to regular practice through Tai chi without having to go out and search for a program. BROPHY: The Qigong Workshop Series is also a great way for current Tai chi students and other martial arts practitioners to expand their knowledge. For example, many people believe that qigong was derived from Tai chi, when it actually flowed in the other direc-
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Health should be considered a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Mark Brophy (left) and Wesley Adams (right) discuss the many health benefits of Tai chi and qigong.
tion—Tai chi sprang from qigong. ADAMS: It’s true. Ancient martial artists were looking for ways to be more effective because it was very different than our age of professional athletes with million dollar contracts, and sports psychologists or sports trainers to help them perform better. In ancient China if you lost a fight, you might die. So you were highly motivated to excel. Instead of trainers and psychologists, they had qigong masters who taught them how to focus their minds better, how to move their bodies and keep them healthy, how to perform better and develop higher levels of martial skill. And just to follow up on something Mark said earlier, about learning more about the roots of Tai xhi, one of its roots is qigong, the other is kung fu. BROPHY: When the first Tai chi form was being created in the Chen family, they took qigong postures and added martial applications—and Tai chi was born. So, as a response to a Tai chi person who says, “Why should I learn qigong?” Even if you care nothing about the healing aspects, learning qigong can serve as an educational foundation to help you better understand and execute your art. ADAMS: I think when people start experiencing them, they will begin to see 14
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how both of these arts come together. QUESTION: Are there situations where qigong would be a better choice for an individual than Tai chi? BROPHY: Generally speaking, people who want to get the greatest effect in the least amount of time as it relates to health would want to study qigong, especially if they’re dealing with mobility issues. With qigong they can do a stationary or seated practice. The exercises are a bit simpler to learn, and you can become somewhat proficient in 20 minutes to an hour vs. the many postures and repetitions that the Tai chi regimen requires. ADAMS: When a person learns Tai chi, they start moving across the floor. When they start learning qigong, it’s quite possible that they won’t move outside the reach of their own fingertips as far as the posture or movement goes. But I say it matters very little whether you prefer Tai chi or qigong. If you’ll notice, Mark and I both practice Tai chi and qigong, and there is a reason for that. A famous qigong master once told my teacher that in the hospitals in China they teach you qigong to help you recover from illness, and then they advise you to go learn Tai chi to stay strong and healthy. It isn’t an either/or thing because they both
complement and supplement each other wonderfully. So, simply bring an open mind and your curiosity, and you will be well rewarded for having spent the time. The first workshop in the monthly series will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Columbia Tai Chi Center, 2910 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC, from 1 to 4 pm, and is open to the general public, ages 15 and up (with parents’ permission for under-age participants), and is suitable for the beginner and advanced alike. Space is limited, and this is a first-come, first-served event, so please register early. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing (like a sweat suit or T-shirt and sweat pants) and comfortable shoes with non-marking soles (like tennis shoes). Workshop tuition is $80. Payment can be made during online registration. Cash payments must be made prior to the event to reserve your spot, or at the door the day of the event, if space is available. (Sorry, there will be no refunds under any circumstances unless the event is canceled by Columbia Tai Chi Center.) Each workshop will feature a questionand-answer session and an open discussion, along with a review of the basics and new, detailed instruction. For more info on the Qigong Workshop Series or how to register, visit SCQigong.com or ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com.
tigious medical schools have departments of complementary and alternative medicine; and some hospitals are encouraging their staff to become proficient in energy medicine and healing techniques. The US government established the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in 1992, under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate and evaluate promising unconventional medical practices. In the 21st century, it’s been picked up more widely under the concept of integrative medicine, in which conventional medical and more natural therapies are used to complement one another. This encouraging development also reflects current trends among major categories of therapies that take body, mind and spirit into account.
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GOES MAINSTREAM Today’s Complementary Trends Support Natural Health Care by Kathleen Barnes
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aven’t we all at some time shifted to more healthy foods, enjoyed a massage, consulted with a chiropractor or naturopath, popped a vitamin C supplement or attended a yoga, Tai chi, qigong or Pilates class? Many of us also meditate regularly and pray for sick friends and relatives. If we’ve engaged in any of these activities, we are among the nearly two-thirds of Americans who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies each year. While these approaches to wellness have been practiced for millennia, it’s only been in the past decade or so that they have begun to move from the US alternative fringe into the American mainstream.
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The widespread use of CAM therapies is due to a confluence of three trends: a growing body of credible scientific research that supports their effectiveness; popular demand for these natural, non-invasive and effective therapies; and growing recognition by conventional practitioners that healing is accomplished through wholistic treatments that address body, mind and spirit.
Signs of the Times
Today, even the staid American Medical Association recommends a multivitamin supplement for virtually everyone; you can find a yoga class in almost any YMCA or community college; pres-
Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) requires a dramatic mental shift away from symptom-related modalities of Western medicine. Here, one’s wellness and illness is based on managing the flow of energy, or chi (pronounced CHEE), through the body. TCM has been used in China and others parts of Asia for 5,000 years. Its core concept requires that the practitioner treat the underlying causes of disease, rather than just the symptoms. TCM has now become foundational in modern thinking as well, prompting an understanding that the entire organism—body, mind and spirit—must be addressed in order for healing to take place. “Homotoxicology is the most exciting trend in TCM today,” says Jonathan Wald, an acupuncture physician and academic dean of East West College of Natural Healing, in Sarasota, FL. He explains: “It’s a blend of homeopathy, acupuncture and herbal medicine, with allopathic diagnostic techniques.” Homotoxicology (sometimes called biopuncture) applies herbal and homeopathic solution injections at specifically related energy meridian points to relieve various disease condi-
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tions or pain and rebalance the body. Another promising development is use of the Ryodaraku machine that measures electrical resistance to identify diseases in their beginning stages, affording early treatment. “I think of Ryodaraku almost as a TCM form of a blood test,” says Wald. “It helps us see what’s going on and we can often correct it with a little electrical stimulation pen.” Today, TCM and Western allopathic medicine are being considered in concert more often as practitioners find practical common ground in hospitals and clinical settings throughout the United States.
and maintained within an energy system by tapping, massaging, pinching, twisting or connecting specific energy points (known as acupoints) on the skin; tracing or swirling the hand over the skin along specific energy pathways; exercises or postures designed for specific energetic effects; focused use of the mind to alter specific energies; and/or surrounding an area with healing energies (one person’s
Herbalism
Energy Therapies
Current energy therapies comprise a broad range of hands-on healing modalities, ranging from Reiki, Healing Touch and Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), to an increasing array of hybrids. The Energy Medicine Institute (EnergyMed.org), in Ashland, OR, notes that energy medicine can employ a variety of non-invasive methods intended to trigger the body’s natural healing powers, working to activate energies that have become weakened, disturbed or unbalanced. According to the institute, flow, balance and harmony can be restored
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or emotional situations, energetic blockages can be removed, allowing profound physical and emotional changes to take place. Ortner is excited about the growing awareness of self-guided healing through energy modalities, including his technique. “We had 350,000 people at our online Tapping World Summit last year,” he says. “That says something about the need that we are fulfilling.”
energies impact another’s). Nicolas Ortner, founder of The Tapping Solution, calls this Emotional Freedom Techniques-based energy modality “a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.” By tapping on meridian points of the body while repeating certain helpful affirmations about health
Herbalism is widely practiced worldwide to heal body and mind, and herbs and other plants are sometimes used in spiritual healing. Herbs are commonly prescribed by conventional physicians in Europe. In 1978, the German Commission E published a list of more than 300 herbs, noting research attesting to their safety and effectiveness, as well as possible side effects and drug interactions. The United States has lagged in its acceptance of herbal interventions. Still, Susun Weed, founder of the Wise Woman Center, in Woodstock, NY, and author of four herbal books, including Healing Wise, points out that drug companies have been quick to isolate various herbal medicine com-
ponents and market them as prescription drugs. “In the ’60s, I discovered that the weeds in my garden were better medicinal plants than the ones I intentionally planted,” recalls Weed. “Back then, there was a general belief that these alternative systems weren’t ‘real’ medicine.” But it’s more a matter of the Western world catching up with the rest of the world, she notes. “The World Health Organization says that 90 percent of the health care given on this planet is given by women in their own homes, using local plants.” Weed reports that across the United States, attendance at herbal conferences has soared. Herbalism is a big idea whose time has come again, and is now being rewoven into family life. “I call it re-weaving the healing cloak of the ancients,” she says. “This is evolutionary medicine.”
Homeopathy
Homeopathy, operating on the principle of “like treats like,” involves the use of highly diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural process of healing. According to The Society of Homeopaths, “A substance which causes symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms.” For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation. Thus, when caffeine is made into a homeopathic medicine, it could be used to treat people with these symptoms. Dana Ullman, author of The Homeopathic Revolution and Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines,
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notes that the trend in homeopathy in the United States has its debunkers. He attributes this to establishment fears that “if homeopathy is true, then everything about modern medicine and science is false.” But, he adds, “The homeopathy deniers ignore or downplay the substantial body of verifying evidence from basic science and clinical research—from outcome studies, cost-effectiveness studies and epidemiological evidence.”
Meditation and Related Therapies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that 90 percent of all doctor office visits are related to stress. Meditation, breath work, guided imagery and some yoga disciplines are effective ways to slow down the mind, relieve stress and bring body, mind and spirit into balance. More than 1,000 published studies have linked various types of meditation as well as contemplative yoga to changes in metabolism, blood pressure, brain activation, stress relief and pain reduction. Angela Wilson, assistant director of the Institute for Extraordinary Living (IEL), affiliated with the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Lenox, MA, reports burgeoning interest in these therapies. “Doctors have become very interested in any practice that can help people slow down and calm down,” observes Wilson. A 2007 NCCAM study found that 9.4 percent of US adults, more than 20 million people, had practiced meditation in the previous year. Some of the latest IEL research provides scientific proof that Kripalu yoga (often called “meditation in motion”) can act as a buffer, “helping people to face daily challenges without getting rocked off their feet or off their center,” says Wilson. She is also excited about a recent Massachusetts General Hospital study. It showed that in just eight weeks of practicing meditation, subjects experienced physiological changes in the part of the limbic system that relates to fear, resulting in less stress and anxiety.
Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine, a general system of natural medicine, includes nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture and energy medicine. Its goal is to wholistically address the entire organism—body, mind and spirit. In general, naturopathic physicians are those who work to support our in-
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Nutrition
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vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as herbs and spices. Importantly, core values about nutrition vary from culture to culture. In the United States, the Standard American Diet (SAD) has been off-track for long enough that it has resulted in a widespread health crisis. The problem is that, contrary to the counsel of nutrition experts, many of us have become heavily dependent upon high-fat, high-sugar, heavily processed foods. The typical American’s diet is severely lacking in recommended vegetables, fruits and whole grains. “The health crisis isn’t limited to the United States,” states Joshua Rosenthal, founder of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, in New York City. “Fast food and processed foods have invaded other traditional cultures, as well. Today’s chronic diseases that plague our own population now constitute a world health crisis.” Rosenthal is encouraged by the growing awareness of healthy eating, as taught by 19,000 graduates of his school, providing services in all 50 states and 82 countries. “We are at the beginning of a revolution,” he says. “By 2020, people will see that the quality of our food affects everything. Awareness and education are at the forefront of this revolution, and movements like ours are among the major catalysts for change.”
Looking Forward
Overall, today’s trends in CAM therapies are positive, hopeful and helpful. Conventional medicine seems to be becoming more open to a broad range of therapies it once peremptorily relegated to the scientific dustbin. New research and long-term evidence proves that many of these non-invasive therapies are effective and can work hand-in-hand with conventional therapies. Individually and in combination, they can result in healings and cures once unimaginable to traditional practitioners. Kathleen Barnes has written 18 books, most of them on natural health and healthy living, and owns the publishing company Take Charge Books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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How to Be a Good Patient by Terri Evans
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eing a good patient is essential to any successful treatment, especially wholistic treatment. Often, people seeking alternative care arrive at a practitioner’s or therapist’s office fed up with conventional treatment and confused by the lack of permanent healing, yet newly expectant of receiving quick answers and recovery. It helps if the individual understands how the two approaches differ and can even complement one another. With conventional medical care, doctors focus on identifying the disease that is creating the symptoms affecting the patient. The goal is to halt the progression of the disease and/or sustain life. Alternative practitioners’ goal is a patient’s overall wellness and improved quality of life. They focus on uncovering and alleviating any imbalances that are robbing the individual of their quality of life. A wholistic practitioner and patient are a team with a mutual mission. This means they can expect
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to spend time together completing and evaluating detailed medical histories and lifestyle information sheets, consulting and sharing observations, collaborating in carrying out treatment and cooperating in initial and follow-up examinations. The personal patient/client relationship is generally more intensive than experienced with conventional services. As with any field, it is important to check a practitioner’s credentials and educational background to ensure that he or she is qualified. It’s also vital that each service provider be a good fit for a patient’s needs, personality and circumstances. So much information is available today via the Internet that figuring out the best combination of treatment options can be overwhelming and confusing. Informed, friendly collaboration between practitioner and patient produces the best results in restoring and even expanding overall quality of life. Here are some tips on how patients
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can serve their own best interests. Take responsibility. Play an active role in improving your own health. Become knowledgeable about options presented by a trusted practitioner. Taking action in spite of possible fears gives you some sense of control. Partner with your practitioner. Offer regular, precise and accurate reports on your treatment’s progress. With alternative care, treatment is highly individualized and requires ongoing monitoring and adjustment to discern what is working and what isn’t. Follow and continue treatment as advised and exercise patience and compassion for yourself and your treatment team. Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, sleep until rested and regularly engage in suitable physical activity and gentle exercise. Call whenever you need help or advice. Stick with it. Expect incremental progress, even in the face of setbacks. Visualize an optimum state of wellness for yourself. Past failures do not need to be repeated when you work in tandem with your practitioner partner(s). Watch for relief, then acknowledge and nurture it by being a good patient. Share all good news with your practitioner. Don’t own the disease. Avoid scary labels and lists of symptoms in discussions with yourself and others. You want them to visualize health right along with you. Maintain a healthier lifestyle. Returning to old habits may cause problems to return. Make health a priority in daily choices. Treat your practitioner with respect. Caring natural practitioners are ready and willing to walk with you on your path of healing. Forego rants about past bad experiences and direct any complaints about lack of coverage for alternative treatment toward the insurance companies. Remember, your success is also your natural practitioners’ success, and they are invested in answering your questions and earning your trust. Help them help you. Finally, let them know when they’re doing a good job; a little appreciation goes a long way during a day of caretaking. Terri Evans has a worldwide practice that began in Southwest Florida in 1991. A doctor of Oriental medicine and licensed acupuncture physician, she is certified in many modalities of alternative medicine. Learn more at MagnifyYourHealth.org.
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BOOST ENERGY, LOSE WEIGHT by Judith Fertig
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o say that Brendan Brazier, a former professional triathlete from Vancouver, Canada, has energy to spare is an understatement. Brazier has turned his vegan Ironman success into a triptych of bestselling books: Thrive, Thrive Fitness and his new
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cookbook, Thrive Foods: 200 PlantBased Recipes for Peak Health. He has created the Vega line of whole food products and become an activist for improving the health of people and the planet through food choices. “I discovered that with the perfect combination of the right foods, it was possible to achieve incredible levels of fitness that went far beyond what I could have achieved on a regular diet,” he explains. “The perfect combination for me is a whole food, Earth-friendly plant-based diet. But even small changes—like adding these seven clean, quality super foods to a person’s daily diet—can help decrease body fat, diminish visible signs of aging, boost energy without caffeine or sugar, enhance mood and improve sleep quality.”
Brazier’s Seven Super Foods
Maca. This root vegetable from South America increases energy by nutrition, not stimulation, advises Brazier, who recommends the gelatinized form for best results and often adds it to a drink after a workout. Hemp protein. Rich in omega-3 and omega-4 essential fatty acids, hemp protein powder makes a great base for a smoothie. Fresh ginger and ground, dried turmeric. These spices help the blood circulate more efficiently, and thus boost energy. Brazier adds them to drinks or smoothies. Chia. Small, white chia seeds help sustain energy and maintain a feeling of fullness. He enjoys them in a blueberry chia breakfast pudding. Fresh leafy greens. Brazier believes the consumption of chlorophyllrich, leafy green vegetables, combined with moderate exercise, is the best way to create a biologically younger body. Chlorella. This freshwater green algae, taken as a dietary supplement, is best known as a powerful energy enhancer and brain booster. Green tea. Rich in chlorophyll and antioxidants, green tea causes a slow, steady release of energy over the course of several hours. “Each new year brings fresh resolve to launch healthier habits that lead to fitter bodies, better sleep, increased performance and happier lives,” says Brazier. “Diet is one of the things we have the power to change right now in order to begin to thrive.” Judith Fertig celebrates healthy cooking at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com.
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cal world, science does not—and cannot—conclude that God is an illusion. While not defending God in religious terms, I maintain that God is a way of understanding some extremely crucial things: the source of existence, the reality beyond space-time and the underlying consciousness and creativity of the universe.
When we are personally practicing What is your the divine attitudes understanding of In War of the consciousness? Worldviews: Sciof loving kindness, Consciousness is that ence vs. Spirimakes possible joy, compassion and which tuality, you and perception, cognition, physicist Leonequanimity, we are emotions, personal relationships, biology, ard Mlodinow moving out of our biological function, debate humanthe environment and limited ego. ity’s most fundaits relationship to us, mental perennial questions. What is the crux of this contention?
Overall, my co-author suggests that the universe operates according to laws of physics, while acknowledging that science does not address why the laws exist or how they arise. I maintain that the laws of nature, as well as mathematics, share the same source as human consciousness. He further observes that while science often casts doubt on spiritual beliefs and doctrines insofar as they make representations about the physi-
as well as the universe and its relationship to us. Without consciousness, there would be none of this.
Do you feel consciousness and God are one and the same? Yes, God is infinite consciousness that expresses itself as the universe. We are little bubbles of consciousness in the ocean of consciousness. Outside of space-time, Infinite Consciousness expresses itself and gives birth to every form of individual consciousness—the
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How do you define transcendence? There are many levels of transcendence. The most profound is deep meditation, known to alter brain structure and lead to lasting transformation. Transcendence can also happen through deep contemplation, mindfulness, music, poetry, art in any form, dance, falling in love and selfless service. Whenever you experience any quality of pure consciousness, however fleeting, you have transcended the mundane. Pure consciousness, which is the unseen, infinite potential from which everything springs, is centered within itself; silent and peaceful, awake, self-organizing, spontaneous, dynamic, blissful, knowing, whole and encompassing. Despite the infinite diversity of the physical world, at a deeper level, only one process is occurring: Wholeness is moving like a single ocean that holds every wave. You experience this quality when your life makes sense and you feel a part of nature; you are at home simply by being alive. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.
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Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–10:30am-12:30pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.
Weight Loss for Health Recovery w/Dr. Shelly Jones–10am-noon. Learn your options to regain control of your health and vitality by learning how to lose weight, develop easy routines to eat in restaurants or at home, and the support tools you need to make a real lifestyle change to have the energy you desire. Free. Limited seating, must preregister. Additional times will be added. Chiropractic Wellness Center, 5209 Forest Dr. Info: 803-771-9990 or sjchiropractic@sc.twcbc.com.
Green Drinks–5:30-8pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Check Facebook: Green Drinks Columbia. CLEAN Program Detox Group w/Dr. Shelly Jones–7-8pm. A 21-day detox program developed by cardiologist and cleanse specialist, Dr. Alejandro Junger, MD. A whole-foods based nutritional cleanse; this program is designed to help remove digestive toxins, rebuild nutrients, and empower you towards your health goals. Info & intro at Chiropractic Wellness Center, 5209 Forest Dr, 803771-9990, sjchiropractic@sc.twcbc.com Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) w/Katz Delauney-Leija EFT, CC, MSW−7-8:30pm. The emotional version of acupuncture without the needles. Like acupuncture, it realigns the energy of your body and mind. Energy psychology is about self-empowerment and self-healing. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803530-6199. UnityColumbiaSC.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30pm-8pm Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com. Green Drinks–5:30-8pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Check Facebook: Green Drinks Columbia.
Kirtan at City Yoga w/Shantala–7pm. Benjy and Heather Wertheimer lead kirtan (sacred chanting) as the duo Shantala, with soul-stirring vocals, sacred lyrics and exotic instrumentation. Kirtan is a celebration of spirit through the chanting of sacred names, carrying the audience into a state of heightened awareness, bliss and devotion. The audience is invited to participate fully through calland-response chanting, dance and meditation. City Yoga 2121 College St, Five Points, Columbia. $15 before 1/7 and $20 on event day. 803-799-5400 or visit CityYogaSC.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Men’s Spirituality Group, w/Rod Thomas−9:3010:30am. Bring a friend to the service at 11am and stay for a covered dish lunch afterwards. Unity of Columbia Church, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-736-5766. UnityColumbiaSC.org. Burning Bowl Ceremony, A Rite of Purification (forgiveness) to start the New Year with Letters of Intention w/Rev Lisa Thorpe 11am. Release the past and embrace your new self. Bring a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Christ Unity Church, 1801 Le Grand Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org. Laughter Yoga for Health and Wellbeing w/ Dr. Delores Pluto–12:30-1:30pm. Laugh for no reason, without jokes, comedy, or humor. Laughter Yoga=laughter exercises+yoga breathing. Come as you are. No experience, special clothing, or
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 Drumming Circle–12,30-1:30pm. Have fun and create wonderful energy - bring your own drum or use what is available there. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-736-5766, UnityColumbiaSC.org
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 The Midlands Celiac Support Group–6:30pm. All welcome, including spouses & kids. No dues. Lexington Medical Center, North Tower, Classroom #3 Rebekah Godfrey 803-530-7234, Facebook: Celiac Pal, CentralSCCeliacSupportGroup. club.officelive.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 Reiki Level II, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–5pm-9pm. Attunement connects student to a higher, more focused vibration of the Reiki energy. Techniques for distance healing. Healing of spiritual/emotional issues taught. Discussion, practice time & manual included. Preregistration req. $300 before 1/9, $350 if paid after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191, CarolinaReikiInstitute. com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Slim & Sassy with doTERRA w/William Richardson–1-3pm. Learn how essential oils detoxify, balance hormones, and boost metabolism. Did you know that doTERRA citrus oils increase glutathione levels? doTERRA is the most pure and potent essential oils available. Use essential oils to energize, cleanse and lose excess fat. Free event. Fraternal Order of Police, 4965 Broad River Rd, Cola. RSVP Shelly, 803-351-1395, neuromuscularx@gmail.com.
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JANUARY 21-22 Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness–Sat 9:45am-8pm, Sun 10:45am-6pm. A wide variety of natural health and alternative services and products including intuitive counselors, alternative healers, aura photography, vendors and 16 workshops on health and spirituality. Food services provided. The Coop, 1100 Key Rd, next to Williams Brice Stadium. Fri 1/20, 4:30-7:30pm open for scheduled appointments with intuitives. Cost for Sat: $10, Sun: $8, Weekend: $15. Info: Jan Posey, 864233-3033, Facebook: The Festival of Healing, TheFestivalofHealing.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–9am-5pm. Entry-level class combines 4 attunements, instruction, discussion & practice time. Can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness, on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 1/18, $300 after, Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com. Reinvent: Transform to Achieve Health, Wealth and Happiness w/ Dr. Lisabeth Medlock (Life by Design Coaching), Dr. Shelly Jones, (Chiropractic Wellness Center), & Coulter Roberson, (Splitting Assets/Roberson & Roberson Financial)–2-4pm. Change your perspective on situations that happen to you in the previous year to see how they can be opportunities for growth in 2012. Take a look at your health, wellness & financial health to see where you’re going and if you’re on the right path. 701 Whaley St, Columbia. Info: Lisabeth Medlock, 803-960-1844, register at LifeByDesignCoaching.org.
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music, playful movement, and integrative reflection will be used to reshape minds, open hearts, invigorate spirits, & connect while experiencing joy and renewed creativity. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree. 800-671-0361, SpringbankRetreat.org.
FEBRUARY 10-12 Conscious Contact w/Kathy McGrogan, Betsy Bowman & Dot Goodwin. A retreat for women that focuses on step 11 of the 12-step recovery process. They enhance prayer and meditation through Native American Inipi (prayer lodge) and the Chanupa (pipe) ceremony. Exploration of Native spirituality and tradition is a way of connecting with the natural world and one’s Higher Power. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree, call 800-671-0361 or visit SpringbankRetreat.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Community HU Sing–10am. HU (pronounced Hue) is a spiritual sound that connects us with the Holy Spirit (God’s Life Force). It is a love song to God and is very uplifting, especially in a group setting, sung for about 20 min. Refreshments follow. Free, all are welcome. 7 Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Info: Steve, 803-318-1887, ECK-SC.org, or Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritual-seekers/.
FEBRUARY 23, 24 Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–5pm-9pm. Entry-level class combines 4 attunements, instruction, discussion & practice time. Can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness, on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 2/13, $300 after, Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.
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Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30pm-8pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.
A Healer in Every Home w/Laura Jacobs. Health and wellness practitioner of 15 years and owner of Herbs for Health, is an herbalist and life and health coach with experience in modalities including essential oils, iridology and kinesiology. Teaching essential oils for health and healing. Thurs 7-9pm free event at Fraternal Order of Police, 4965 Broad River Rd., Cola. Sat & Sun $40 event 9am-5pm, Saluda Shoals Park Ed Ctr Auditorium. RSVP Shelly, 803-351-1395, neuromuscularx@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–10:30am-12:30pm.. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com. Green Drinks–5:30-8pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. Check Facebook: Green Drinks Columbia.
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Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? Meet in a comfortable and informal setting where all Spiritual points of view are appreciated, non-dogmatic approach. Free, sponsored by Eckankar. Past discussion topics: Past Lives, God Realization, Dreams, Coincidences. an important forum for all who love God who are serious about their Spiritual growth. Dates and times vary, see contact info for update. Steve at 803-318-1887, ECK-SC.org, or meetup. com/columbia-spiritual-seekers/. The “Conscious Evolution” Class w/LaVoice Kallestad−9:30am. (1/8-1/29) Video study and discussion-the nature of love, 5 things you have to know to understand the human experience, stages of human development. Where are you? Where is the world? Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-530-6199. UnityColumbiaSC.org. Christ Unity Celebration Service w/Rev Lisa Thorpe & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Bookstore open 9-11am, youth programs. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-530-6199. UnityColumbiaSC.org. Jubilee! Circle w Rev. Candace ChellewHodge–11am. A progressive, inclusive community influenced by Creation Spirituality, ecumenical, feminist, and traditional Christian theologies. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome. 1st Sun-Potluck and guided discussion, 2nd Sun-Celebration Service, 3rd Sun Faith on Film, 4th Sun-Celebration Service with Communion, 5th Sun-Jubilee! The Musical. Love offering, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia, JubileeCircleUCC.com.
Aikido w/James Patterson–6am. A martial art that truly strives for peace. Strengthen the spirit while exercising the body. Open to the entire human family. $10/month for non-UUCC members. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, 803-319-1438. Beginner’s Square Dance Class–7-8:30pm. Have fun learning the basics of Square Dancing, no experience necessary. It’s not about your feet, it’s about where you end up while holding your partner’s hand.Yellow Rock Dance Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia. Info: 803-791-9767. Multi-Level Anusara Style Yoga w/Michele Holliday–7-8pm. Balance mind and body with breathing techniques, yoga and meditation. Increase energy, strength and flexibility. Bring yoga mat. $35/mo. (you don’t have to be a member of Tri-City to take yoga) Info: 803-513-7218 or TriCity 803-939-9309.
Free Beginner’s Intro Tai Chi Class w/Wes Adams–6pm. Tai Chi—a beautiful art people fall in love with, both for the benefits & for the joy. Fitness, health, relaxation, clarity, energy, confidence, peace & balance. Sign up online at ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com/signup. 2910 Rosewood Dr. Info: Wes, 803-873-2100, or ColumbiaTaiChiCenter. com. Nia w/Nancy Whitlock−6pm. Nia teaches you to consciously move in gentler ways to bring greater comfort and ease into your life. It revitalizes your mind and body as it uplifts your spirit and emotions. Moves are adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Still Hopes Wellness Center, West Columbia. Info: Nancy 803-779-8077, niacolumbia@gmail.com, nianow.com. Unity Prayer and Meditation Hour−7-8pm in the Unity SEE Library. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-530-6199. UnityColumbiaSC.org.
Aikido w/James Patterson–6am. A martial art that truly strives for peace. Strengthen the spirit while exercising the body. Open to the entire human family. $10/month for non-UUCC members. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia. 803-319-1438. All Local Farmer’s Market–4-8pm. Produceronly farmers’ market offering fresh, local food straight from South Carolina farmers. 711 Whaley St, Columbia. Info: stateplate@gmail.com. Facebook-All local Farmers Market.
Drum by the River–7-8:30pm. Bring drums, shakers & an open mind. Amphitheatre, West Cola Riverwalk. Info, directions & rain cancellation, 803-261-3164, moonsloon@gmail.com. Coffee After Hours w/Good Life Café–9pmMidnight. Drop in at Good Life Café for organic coffee, healthy snacks and an acoustic musical jam session of local talent, conversation and friends. 75 cents off your coffee mentioning Natural Awakenings in Dec. 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, 803-454-3516. Facebook: Good Life Café WC, GoodLifeCafe.net.
Preparing Raw Foods Class w/ Good Life Café. Alternating Saturdays, check website for day and time. Class series to show how and why raw foods work, how to prepare. Recipe themes: Mexican, Thai, Italian and others. 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia. 803-454-3516, goodlifecafe.net. Aikido w/James Patterson–6am. A martial art that truly strives for peace. Strengthen the spirit while exercising the body. Open to the entire human family. $10/month for non UUCC members. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Cola. Info: 803 319-1438. All Local Farmer’s Market–8am-12pm. Producer-only farmers’ market offering fresh, local food straight from South Carolina farmers. 711 Whaley St, Columbia. Info: stateplate@gmail.com. Coffee After Hours w/Good Life Café–9pmMidnight. Drop in at Good Life Café for organic coffee, healthy snacks and an acoustic musical jam session of local talent, conversation and friends. 75 cents off your coffee mentioning Natural Awakenings in Dec. 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, 803-454-3516. Facebook: Good Life Café WC, GoodLifeCafe.net.
Jin shin Jyutsu Self-Help-Drop In w/Margaret Self–10am-1pm. No appt needed. Have your 12 pulses assessed and receive a self-help protocol to use at home. $10 Columbia Margaret Self, Carolina Reiki Institute Inc., 803-551-1191. Beginner Hatha Yoga w/Scott–6:30-7:30pm. Includes yoga postures, breathing & relaxation: accessible to everyone regardless of previous experience or fitness. Free Yoga Class, donations accepted, not req. Yoga Without Walls at Kershaw Library Courtyard or Mtg Rm. 1304 Broad St, Camden. Info & registration: 803-425-1508, YogaWithoutWalls.net.
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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 colapublisher@naturalawakeningsmag.com to request a media kit, or visit our website at HealthyLivingColumbia.com.
CHIROPRACTIC SHELLY JONES, DC Chiropractic Wellness Center Inc. 2711 Middleburg Dr, Suite 303 Columbia 803-771-9990 doc@drshellyjones.com DrShellyJones.com
I provide you and your family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support your body’s natural ability to heal, feel better and enjoy living an active lifestyle! Call me to schedule your appointment or discuss how I can bring our on-site chiropractic care and healtheducation services to your business, school or athletic team.
DENTISTRY, MERCURY FREE GREGORY J. WYCH, DDS 7505 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo 803-781-1600 GregoryWych.com
Gregory J. Wych, DDS, is the only International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) member dentist in the Midlands, an organization of dentists concerned with mercury and metal toxicity in dentistry. He offers a range of general, sedation and cosmetic dentistry treatments in a comfortable and inviting environment. From teeth whitening, veneers and dental implants to crowns, bridges and teeth-straightening procedures, you can be assured to receive attentive and thorough dental care. His practice has been “mercury free” for more than 12 years. See ad, page 22.
FITNESS COLUMBIA TAI CHI CENTER
Wesley Adams, Owner/Instructor 2910 Rosewood Dr, Columbia 803-873-2100 ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com Wes Adams is dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier, more balanced lives by teaching traditional lineage Tai chi. In this day of "cardio Tai chi" workouts and one-day Tai chi instructor certification seminars, there is a strong need for authentic instruction in the complete art of Tai chi. Wes is a certified instructor under the American Center for Chinese Studies, NY. See ad, page 8.
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INTEGRATED HEALING PHOENIX RISING
Katz Delaney-Leija, MSW EFT CC, Psych-K Advanced, Energy Medicine 803-530-6199 kdelauney@sc.rr.com Discover an alternative to conventional therapy that produces lasting results, quickly. Katz Delaney-Leija incorporates her therapy skills, insight, intuition and spiritual guidance to hone in on the issues that block self-healing and success. Specialties include health issues, stress, trauma, self-worth, sexual issues, service-related PTSD, and relationships. Call for a free assessment.
INTUITIVE READINGS THE SOURCE WITHIN YOU Rev. Julie E. Bradshaw 803-800-9211 TheSourceWithinYou.com
Julie Bradshaw offers intuitive life readings, akashic record readings, and angel and spirit guide readings. She is a Reiki master and certified hypnotherapist who is also certified in Psych-K and NLP. Using various methods of energy psychology, she assists clients in releasing issues as they are identified during a reading. Julie has been studying and working with energy healing for more than 20 years.
LIFE COACH LIFE BY DESIGN COACHING
Lisabeth Saunders Medlock, PhD 1821 Pickens St, Columbia 803-960-1844 lifebydesigncoaching.org My role is to help you to get from where you are now to where you really want to be. I support you in finding ways to change your life or career path and hold you accountable for working toward your new goals. I specialize in helping people who are in a period of transition, so that you turn life’s challenges into a springboard for new beginnings. Offering reduced rates.
MASSAGE, HEALING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.
Lana Garner, LMT SC #7318 120 Kaminer Way, Suite J, Columbia 803-646-7916 Lana Garner is an experienced m a s s a g e t h e r a p i s t / b o dy worker who specializes in deep therapeutic work. If you are looking for relief, you will find it on Lana’s table. She uses a variety of techniques including cranio-sacral work and the Left Lemon system. By appointment only. Call or email lana@aboutyourhealthsc.com. See ad, page 25.
MINISTRY THE REV. LISA M. THORPE Unity of Columbia 1801 LeGrand Rd Columbia 803-736-5766 UnityColumbia@att.net
Interfaith/non-denominational weddings, wedding renewals at Unity or other venues —holy unions, christenings, house blessings, spiritual counseling, and personal rituals. See ad, page 9.
NUTRITION SC REDOX
Katharine Stephens ASEA Representative Columbia 803-319-7326 SCRedox.com Experience the excitement with Redox signaling: molecules in a bottle. Through years of research and numerous patents, ASEA has developed a product that can recharge our cells. Redox signaling molecules help to stimulate the body’s antioxidants functions to fight off cellular insufficiencies and restore our cells so that they operate more proficiently. Call today. Try ASEA and replenish your cells!
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RESTAURANT - VEGAN/RAW GOOD LIFE CAFÉ
Sharon Wright, Owner/Executive Chef 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia 803-454-3516 GoodLifeCafe.net facebook.com/GoodLife Café Sharon Wright, also known as “the raw foods lady,” has been preparing natural, delicious and nutritious meals for more than 20 years now. Raw, vegan foods consist of unprocessed plant foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees, which preserves the enzymes and nutrients, thus allowing for better absorption into your body. Stop by Good Life Café and experience what raw food can do for you! See ad, page 25.
SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUP
803-318-1887 Contact Steve ECK-SC.org Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritual-seekers
THERMOGRAPHY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC. 120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Suite J Columbia 803-798-8687
About Your Health Inc. is a small business whose main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. These services include, but are not limited to, one-onone nutritional counseling, Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aquachi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss programs, and thermography as featured on the health segment on WIS TV. We offer a full line of hard-to-find natural, organic, whole food nutritional supplements, and some specialty items that include raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 25.
VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294 BellLifestyle.com
Have you had a spiritual experience that you would like to share in a relaxed, non-dogmatic setting? Eckankar hosts open discussions (Meetups), worship services and more at no charge. All are welcome. These are important forums for all who love God and who are serious about their spiritual growth. Topics include understanding past lives, dreams, coincidences, God’s creative life force and more. Call ahead: time and date may vary.
Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 23.
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