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July 2013

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letterfrompublisher Food, glorious food! What wouldn't we give for that extra bit more? That's all that we live for. Why should we be fated to do nothing but brood, on food, magical food, wonderful food, marvellous food, fabulous food–Oliver.

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Food and sex both compete for the focus of our passions. But it’s hard to say which is winning, when we’re so easily seduced by food, and we constantly torture and starve ourselves with harsh diets to maintain a sexy physique. July is our food issue at Natural Awakenings, and, like religion and politics, it can be a volatile subject. To go organic or conventional? Carbs or proteins? GMO or heirloom farm raised? We all have our sincere healthy intentions, and then there’s what we really ate last night… . Michael Pollan, organic food and farm activist, tells the story of a grocerystore run during which time he tried to find the food treat his child was rebelling for, and he overheard another shopper behind him on his cell phone telling the listener, “Yeah, it’s really Michael Pollan. He’s buying Fruity Pebbles cereal. No, really.” I have studied nutrition and seen the miracles it can offer, yet I nearly lost it last week when, again, Dunkin’ Donuts was unable to keep the devil’s food cake doughnuts with sugar glaze in stock past 8 pm. I’ve eaten six in one sitting, finishing the evening full of chocolate regrets. Green Grubbin’, on Kings Highway in the center of Myrtle Beach, is a restaurant that sells salads, wraps and healthy lunches of fresh, raw green vegetables. It also sells full-fat, sweet, rich ice cream that can be smothered in fudge and covered in crushed cookies. Jacob Vaughn, manager of Green Grubbin’, explains his philosophy this way: “It’s like the little angel that sits on one shoulder and the little devil that sits on the other,” he says with a wry smile. It made me think of devil’s food doughnuts again. It’s hard to manage, and it should be easier. We’re spoiled by cheap, poor quality foods, and a near majority of us are overweight and pushing the limits on diabetes. But the answer has always been with us, that if we can resist the sweet marketing efforts of Big Agriculture, Big Food and that big lady who sells me doughnuts late at night, we can overcome. In the words of Charlie Caldwell, owner of Ovis Hill Farms, who brings organic produce and farm-raised meats to markets on the Strand and Pee Dee, “We can make the right choices.” I’ve also learned that if you can make it past the “magic six weeks,” where your body can make changes, the sugar cravings go away, the fresh veggies taste perfect, and your energy levels stabilize as your gut flora and blood sugar adjust to the optimum diet. You can also help change the world when you refuse to buy food that has been genetically modified, tainted with chemical colors, flavors and preservatives, and, instead, buy fresh, locally grown organic foods, or even choose cruelty free foods. You can even grow some of your own, in a sunny corner of the backyard. I hope you enjoy this issue, and feel inspired to eat well this July.

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18 21 RELISHING RAW FOOD Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant by Beth Bader

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Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy by Judith Fertig

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newsbriefs Happy Anniversary! Life in Balance Expands Offerings

he Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center continues to flourish as it celebrates its first anniversary at the Big Barn Center, in Little River. The nonprofit center offers the community a variety of spiritual, educational and self-help workshops; group sharings; meditations and healings; monthly psychic fairs; a 400-title library; and an ever-expanding metaphysical bookstore and gift shop. Additionally, this summer Life in Balance is launching what it calls The Coastal Halo, a monthly metaphysical ezine/portal focused on what’s happening in the metaphysical community along the coasts of the Carolinas—a true ring of light. Included will be items like yoga class schedules, lists of area massage therapists, services and event announcements, drum circle schedules, and much more. A literal one-stop view into what’s available on the Strand. To help with the expanded workload, Kristi Marie Thompson has been formally named director of operations at the center, and will be responsible for all day-to-day activities, including marketing and promotion. Kristi has done a stellar job over the past few months as a much-needed assistant during the center’s phenomenal growth, and has played a large part in the continued expansion of Life in Balance. The Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center is located at 4347 Big Barn Dr, in the Big Barn Center, in Little River. For more info, contact Janet Hosmer, executive director at 843-421-6717, janet@lifeinbalancecenter.org, or visit LifeinBalanceCenter.org. See ad, page 31.

Discover the Power Within You Eight-Week Class Begins at Unity July 9

prah Winfrey says: “This book changed my perspective on life and religion and taught me that God isn’t ‘up there.’ Divine presence exists in, around, above and through each one of us, and it’s up to us to seek the divine within.” Unity, a spiritual center for peace education, will offer an eight-week class on the powerful book, Discover the Power Within You – A Guide to the Unexplored Depths Within, by the late Rev. Eric Butterworth, whom Dr. Maya Angelou and Winfrey consider to be one of their greatest spiritual teachers. In this inspirational classic, Unity Minister Butterworth sees the divine within us all to be a hidden and untapped resource of limitless abundance. Exploring this "depth potential," Butterworth outlines ways in which we can release the power locked within us and let our "light shine. There is only one way under the sun by which an individual can achieve his or her 'Mt. Olympus'—that is to say, achieve the realization and unfolding of one’s own innate divinity—and that is by bringing about a radical and permanent change in

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one’s own consciousness," writes Butterworth. What did Jesus really teach? This class will cut through theologies, dogma and ritual and examine the workable and mystical philosophy of the teachings attributed to Jesus. This class will not be a debate on religion, but an opportunity to deepen your own direct experience of the divine within you, and experience your oneness with Spirit and all life. The class is offered eight Tuesdays, beginning July 9, from 5:30 to 7 pm. The class is presented on a love offering basis and will be facilitated by Rev. Margaret Hiller, licensed Unity teacher and spiritual leader of Unity Myrtle Beach. Unity is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, in Surfside Beach. For more info on Rev Butterworth visit EricButterworth.com. For more info on Unity, call 843-2388516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 23.

New Technology Makes Healthy Pool Water Affordable

e grew up with fond memories of splashing friends at the pool or training practice with the swim team, sometimes in the crowded community pool, resort pool or maybe in our own backyard pool. The water was cool, crystal clear, but had that crisp “bleachy” smell that we remember so well. That chlorine treatment that kept the water crystal clear also burned our eyes, our noses, bleached our swimsuits, irritated our skin and sometimes turned our blonde hair an odd, almost greenish, color. But if we are to be safe from so many dangerous bacteria, parasites, viruses and other hazards that can lurk unseen in those sparkling waters, the irritating chlorine is necessary, or so we’ve believed. Well, times have changed and we’ve learned better. More injuries by far result from improper use of chlorine than from waterborne illness, and some waterborne parasites are unaffected by chlorine. Even worse, we now know that breathing the chlorine fumes that hover at the water’s surface causes asthma, and we also learned that we absorb a great deal of chlorine and chlorine byproducts into our skin—much as our lungs. The dosages of chlorine and related chemical byproducts that we’re exposed to can lead to several types of cancers, arterial damage and worse. Experts now recommend never swimming in chlorinated water, drinking chlorinated water, or even showering without filtering out that damaging toxin. What are the alternatives? For swimming pools, there are now greener and safer electronic filters that use special silver and copper rods and a low voltage current that emits tiny ionic particles. These silver and copper ions purify the water by killing the same pathogens that chlorine is meant to treat. The result is that there are no heavy fumes and no irritation. For larger and more heavily used public pools that

may strain purification efforts, authorities like the Department of Health and Environmental Control will still require occasional treatment with chlorine, but at only a small fraction of previous levels, making the chance of injury greatly reduced. The chlorine dissipates over time. The greener alternative is not only better for the environment and for health, but a huge cost savings for those responsible for maintaining that crystal-clear and safe-toswim-in pool. Maintenance for the new ionic filters, such as the Lifeguard Pool Mineralizer systems now available from Southlantic Water Systems, includes replacing rods every three or more years; and the purchase of chemicals, like chlorine, becomes a negligible and rare expense, dropping the annual upkeep costs by almost 90 percent. For more info on reducing chlorine exposure and cancer risk from swimming pools, showers and drinking water, call Larry Horinbein at Southlantic Water Systems, 908 Seaboard St, in Myrtle Beach, at 843-626-9856 or visit Southlantic. com. See ad, page 9.

Columbia Natural Awakenings New Publisher

eith Waller, owner of Ocean Blue Media and the Grand Strand and Columbia, SC, franchises of Natural Awakenings, announced that Annette Briggs has purchased the Columbia franchise and became owner and publisher as of June 2013. Begun in October 2008, following the successful

launch of the Grand Strand edition in 2006, the Columbia franchise territory covers the central Midlands part of the state and the capital city. Annette had been a commissioned advertising salesperson in Columbia since 2011, and has more than a decade of advertising and publishing experience. With the support of her husband, Billy Briggs, Keith Waller and the Natural Awakenings Publishing team in Naples, FL, Annette is assured success. The Grand Strand edition, based in Myrtle Beach, will continue as it has since 2006, but now independently from Columbia, although the 90 Natural Awakenings publishers across the US frequently share support and national editorial content. “I’m looking forward to being able to focus my full attention and energy on the Grand Strand and grow the network of local advertisers and contributors,” said Keith. Print media and publishing suffered with the economic downturn in 2008, but many niche markets, like the one dominated by Natural Awakenings, survived and thrived, supported by America’s sharp focus on green living, wellness, sustainability and simple, affordable lifestyles. “Living well isn’t about consumption, it’s about health, life, love, integrity and relationships, and I hope Natural Awakenings magazine manages to spark that light in our readership here on the Strand for those who are searching,” Keith adds. For more info about the Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in Naples, FL, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag. com.

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newsbriefs What Is New Thought? Unity Explores

unday, July 7, Unity will host a viewing of the recently released documentary about the worldwide spiritual movement New Thought, called What Is New Thought? Often referred to as a spiritual technology, or science, New Thought is not new at all and based on perennial wisdom and ancient spiritual concepts, including those of Christian mysticism. Although the influence of New Thought has been widespread throughout our culture, most people have little knowledge about the history of this far-reaching spiritual movement. New Thought messages are being spoken by leaders and teachers every day, including the self-help industry, Alcoholics Anonymous, Oprah Winfrey, Joel Osteen, Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey and Wayne Dyer. The principles of this New Thought movement have been instrumental in transforming the lives of millions of people. This film gives a closer look at the history of New Thought philosophy and provides information about its founding figures and movement leaders, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Phineas P. Quimby, Franz Anton Mesmer, Mary Baker Eddy, Emma Curtis Hopkins, Myrtle and Charles Fillmore, Thomas Troward and Ernest Holmes. Viewers will learn how motivational influencers, like Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living; Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking; and Stephen Covey, of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, embraced this philosophy and empowered others with New Thought principles. The July 7 Sunday Service subject wil be What Is New Thought? A community potluck lunch will be served right after service, and the film will be shown at 1:30 pm. The event is free, but a love offering donation is appreciated. Unity is located at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, in Surfside Beach. For more info, call 843-238-8516 or visit UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 23.

Hypnosis to Quit Smoking Has Highest Success Rate

t’s possible for more than 80 percent of people who smoke to quit, using hypnosis, even in a single session. Hypnosis has the highest success rate for smoking cessation because it gets right to the source of the smoking habit. Hypnosis is all about helping you make the changes you want in your life, but it doesn’t “brainwash” you to do something you really don’t want or aren’t ready to do. If you want to give up smoking but need help in getting through the chemical and

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emotional withdrawal stage quickly and easily, hypnosis can be a powerful ally. Mike Oglesbee, of Maximized Mind in Myrtle Beach, developed a powerful hypnosis program that is based on more than 40 years of scientific research and development. For the past several years, he has been helping people throughout the Southeast successfully overcome their smoking addiction. Classes are in groups of no more than eight people, and cost $85, but include a guarantee for follow-up sessions to ensure that the addiction ends. Sessions are held in Myrtle Beach at the Yoga Room, at 196C Stonebridge Dr. For more info, contact Mike Oglesbee at Maximized Mind, 843-957-6926. See ad, page 9.

Growing Living Artwork at Yoga in Common

he storefront windows for the ‘Tique, the retail shop within the yoga studio Yoga in Common, in Market Common, Myrtle Beach, gets a lot of sun from its westfacing exposure. Now that sun brings even more life into the studio, as it shines on the new living wall, designed and created by Terri Cox. The wall is actually a movable frame supporting more than 60 plants, with its own automatic built-in drip watering system. Terri, creator of the wall and the company, Oasis Living Walls, hopes to make these living art pieces available for everyone, and has explored a number of designs and

plans. This particular design uses a plant “diaper” of floral felt, manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. The special fabric supports the plants and watering, but absorbs no water itself and won’t encourage mold. Within the plant “diaper” is the root ball with minimal soil. The plants enjoy the sun and require little attention, blooming and growing as they settle in. Terri checks on the installation and adjusts and balances the automatic watering and nutrient mix periodically. “At some point, we might switch out some of the blooming portulaca with lavender,” she mentioned. The living walls can be filled with ferns, herbs, edible plants, or plants that just fill a room with color, scent or texture. Systems could be wall hung, floor mounted, in tower or flat-wall configuration. Terri plans to be up and running with a website and Facebook page in early July, but you can visit Yoga in Common, at 3062 Deville St, to see the Living Wall and meet Terri in person. For more info, call Yoga in Common at 843-839-9636.

Satsang and Potluck Dinner Yoginis for Change Benefit

oga in Common will hold its first Satsang and Potluck Dinner Saturday, July 20, from 6 to 10 pm, at the studio in Market Common. The first guest is Katie Silcox, nationally renowned yogini, inspirational teacher, mentor to a worldwide network of seekers, and author of the soon-to-be-published Healthy Happy Sexy: Life + Soul Balance Through Ancient Ayurveda. She is a senior teacher within the Tantric Sri-Vidyabased ParaYoga lineage. Katie will share her insights into Ayurveda and her yoga experiences. Proceeds of this Yoginis for Change event will be donated to Kiva’s Project, a worldwide micro loan outreach program for start-up businesses. The donation from each dinner attendee is $1 or more. A covered dish is not required for attendance. Yoga in Common is located at 3062 Deville St, Market Common, Myrtle Beach. For more info, call 843-839-9636 or visit YogaInCommon.com.

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Get Into the Yoga Flow on Land and Water!

nlet Yoga and Express Water Sports can help you take your yoga practice off the mat and onto the water. Experienced instructors can show you a new and exciting way to experience your practice. Enjoy a paddle session by kayak or by standup paddleboard in the waters of Murrells Inlet. The two-hour session starts with a little stretching on land, followed by an enjoyable paddle. Then you’ll have the opportunity to connect your breath and body with a few simple yoga postures. The cost is $30 for 2 hours, and class size is limited to five. You must preregister to reserve your place in the class. Dates and times, which are specific to the tides, are July 7, at 7 pm; July 18, at 4 pm; July 21, at 6 am and 7 pm; and July 23, at 8 am. Weather can make rescheduling necessary. Dress to get wet, and wear sunscreen and water shoes for safety. For more info and to sign up, call 843-357-7777 or visit Express Water Sports at ExpressWaterSports.com.

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Stone Fruits Keep Waistlines Trim

ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome. According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, PhD, “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

Kudos for Kale

he US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons. Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a lowcalorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400. Sources: USDA.gov; VegSource.com.

Iced Tea has Issues

t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the US population. “For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

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Nature’s Own Sports Drink

A Bevy of Berry Benefits

electable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, scientists at the University of Warwick, UK, discovered that extracts from the fruit activate a protein called Nrf2, which increases antioxidant and other protective measures in the body and helps decrease blood lipids and cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular problems. The scientists plan to continue their research in order to identify the most healthful varieties of strawberries, how they are best served or processed and the amount to eat for optimum benefits.

f Mother Nature chose an ideal sports drink for light-to-medium exercise, it might be coconut water, the clear liquid found most abundantly inside young, green coconuts. That’s the conclusion reached by Indiana University Southeast lecturer Chhandashri Bhattacharya, PhD, in presenting his research to the American Chemical Society. “Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more,” says Bhattacharya. “It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you get rid of them.” A 12-ounce serving of coconut water may also help balance the typical American diet, which is too low in potassium and too high in sodium derived from excess salt; individuals consuming such diets tend to have twice the risk of death from heart disease and a 50 percent higher risk of death from all diseaserelated causes. Coconut water is also high in healthful antioxidants.

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n the United States, health careacquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to health care costs. Common HAI microbes that often contaminate items within hospital rooms include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant enterococcus (VRE). Few strategies have been clinically proven to reduce the spread of these infections, but copper’s antimicrobial properties are promising. According to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, placement of bed rails, tables, IV poles and nurse’s call buttons in intensive care unit hospital rooms reduced the number of HAIs in patients by more than half.

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

Locavore Aid

A Handy Atlas for Eating Local Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermont-based local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support. Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The organization’s executive director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms. View the ranking of every state at Tinyurl.com/LocavoreIndex.

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Poisoned Poisson Fish Rendered Scentless by Pollution

Fish living in lakes tainted with metals are losing their sense of smell, prompting worries about dwindling populations, because when dissolved metals contact fish nostrils, their neurons shut down to protect the brain. Fish use their sense of smell to navigate murky waters, find mates and food, and avoid predators. The effect of metals has been linked to impaired reproduction and growth, but this secondary, “covert toxic” effect is described by Keith Tierney, a University of Alberta assistant professor, this way: “If you can’t smell food or avoid predators, you’re more likely to die.” The good news from Canadian researchers, as reported in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety, is that such harm to fish can be reversed. When study co-author Greg Pyle, a professor at Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, and his research team relocated yellow perch from Ontario lakes contaminated with mercury, nickel, copper, iron and manganese to a cleaner lake, the fish regained their sense of smell within 24 hours. Most of the contaminated lakes involved have a metallic mix, making it hard to determine precisely which pollutants are to blame. Copper is high on the list of suspects; its agricultural and manufacturing use has more than doubled in the United States over the past three decades, according to the Copper Development Association. Source: Environmental Health News.

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Bee Careful

Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor. Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a twoyear ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees.

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One Life Yields Two Forests Jadav “Molai” Payeng spent 30 years single-handedly planting a 1,360-acre forest in his native India. The extraordinary, yet humble, eco-conscious farmer stands as a shining example of what one person can accomplish to make the world a better place. Now he is planning on devoting his next 30 years to planting another forest. Payeng makes a living in the forest he planted, rearing cows and selling milk in the nearest town with his wife and three children. He says: “I feel sad when I see people felling trees. We have to save the nature, or else we all will perish.” In 1979, when Payeng was 16, he began planting vegetation to transform the landscape after seeing wildlife perish from exposure along a barren sandbar near his home in northern India’s Assam region. Decades later, the lush ecosystem he created is now a safe haven for a variety of large and small species that include birds, deer, rhinos, tigers and elephants impacted by extensive habitat loss. Source: Treehugger.com.

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Protecting a Natural Laboratory The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is working to preserve a tract known as the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), a world-renowned freshwater research facility in Northwestern Ontario that takes research out of the lab and into the environment, where scientists can isolate the effects of specific pollutants on aquatic ecosystems. Over the past four decades, research conducted at the ELA has provided scientific evidence of the environmental effects of acid rain, phosphorous and other pollutants that has informed policy around the world. With new pressures like climate change and poorly understood emerging contaminants such as chromite, nanoparticles and endocrine disrupters, the logic for continued support is strong. IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan emphasizes the mission is to be an independent, world-class research facility for freshwater ecosystems science, maintained “in the public domain and in the public interest.”

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Home Composting Boosts Sustainability A 2012 report from the National Resources Defense Council notes that just 3 percent of uneaten food in the United States is composted, and landfill scraps account for 23 percent of all methane gas emissions. Composting, the process of decomposing organic matter into a nutrient-rich material, is an easy way to turn food scraps, lawn clippings, garden trimmings and other waste into natural garden fertilizer. Its relatively loose composition allows nutrients to pass into the soil quickly, and the practice reduces discards to landfills. Compost material is not limited to what’s left on a plate after dining. Expand contents to include peels, cores and husks from fruits and vegetables generated during meal preparation, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds, bread, crackers and pet food. Fruit and vegetable seeds won’t decompose in cold conditions, however. (Learn more about green gardening at GreenLiving.National Geographic.com.) Now, plates and cups made of sugarcane or corn, plus oil- and plant-based packaging, can also be added to the list. Pending legislation in California would allow products meeting certain criteria to bear “compostable” or “biodegradable” claims on packaging. Manufacturers of compost bins are responding to increased consumer interest with convenient options. In addition to traditional plastic or metal containers and wood-sided bins, new high-quality, enclosed, compost tumblers offer quicker processing time, protection from animals and less odor. Advanced models include automatic, electric, indoor composters. (See more at EarthEasy.com/grow_compost.html.) Live composting in the form of vermiculture, or worm composting, teaches care for creatures and ecosystem sustainability. Food scraps feed worms, which then produce nutrient-rich castings (excreta). (Learn more at GrowOrganic.com and RedWormComposting.com.)

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Pet Food Perils Lurking GMOs May Hurt Our Pets by Dr. Michael W. Fox

ike a canary in a coal mine, dogs serve as sentinels, drawing our attention to health hazards in our shared home environment and in the products and byproducts of the food industry.

Multiple Health Issues

In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO) corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred

more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops. The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions. People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured prescription diets after

their attending veterinarians diagnosed their animals with these conditions. According to a 2011 study in the journal Cell Research, in engineering crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue. “The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,”concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals. Such problems are caused partly by the inherent genetic instability of GM plants, which can result in spontaneous and unpredictable mutations (Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews). DNA in GM foods is altered

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“Look first for the USDA Certified Organic label. Next, look for other words and terms on the package indicating it comprises natural, humane, free-range, grass-fed and GM- or GE-free ingredients. Watch out for chemical preservatives, artificial coloring, byproducts, GMOs, irradiation/radioisotope treatment, hormones and antibiotics. In short, seek out whole organic foods appropriate to the species.” ~ Dr. Michael Fox

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by the genetic engineering process; it can be incorporated by gut bacteria and may alter their behavior and ecology in the digestive tract. Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibiotic-resistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do

Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/ or organically certified. Pet food manufacturers that use US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients—and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging. Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHome PreparedDiet.com. Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions. Michael Fox, author of Healing Animals & the Vision of One Health, is a veterinarian with doctoral degrees in medicine and animal behavior. Find GMO-free pet food brands and learn more at DrFoxVet.com 14

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Six Ways to Eat Safely The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition. Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

Local Organic Reigns Supreme

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, MI, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the

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local economy and contributes to food security. Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better. Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants. Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

Pesticide Problems and Solutions

Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.” The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval. Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides

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kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.

Demand for GMO Labeling

Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its US and Canadian stores by 2018. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well. The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice

Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, ME, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds. Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book. Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library. Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, NY, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

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Finicky About Fish

Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations. For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, AK. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems. Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness. The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

Antibiotic Resistance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture.

Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency,” or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them. Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hard-to-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment,

but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: The word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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by Jackie Boyce

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pider DNA in goat’s milk. Scorpion poison in cabbage. Can you imagine crazy combinations like that?” said Lori Buccino, concerning the misuse of genetic engineering being practiced with our foods. She was one of the participants who attended the Myrtle Beach March Against Monsanto, held at the Market Common’s Grand Park, in Myrtle Beach, May 25. Buccino, a nurse by background with a degree in alternative health, has become active in the fight against multinational agricultural biotech giant Monsanto and even has a website, TheHealthyElephant.com, to educate people about GMOs and healthy foods. Worldwide protests on six continents and 36 countries and throughout the United States took place at the same time as the one in Myrtle Beach. While 200 people showed up for the Myrtle Beach event, two-and-a-half million participated worldwide. The spirit of the Myrtle Beach march was light, with an emphasis on educating people about GMOs and about healthy foods and the need to support their local farmers

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and farmers’ markets. Local businesses who sponsored the event were Ovis Hill Farms, which sells all-organic produce, meat and dairy at its weekly market in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach; Bay Naturals (the only health food store around that carries no GMO products); and Kilgore Trout Farm. Tammy Bennett, organizer of the march, said: “When my first grandchild was born, I started questioning everything. I wanted my children to grow up in a healthy world.” That started her on a quest to learn about wholesome foods and question what were not. At first, she was going to help with the Wilmington march, and then she realized she should create the one here. Her daughter actually organized the one in Greenville. Monsanto produces and markets seeds and weed control chemicals (best known for the popular weed killer Roundup), with facilities in 66 countries, including one in Hartsville, SC. It is known for genetic engineering to produce plants that are resistant to herbicides and for attempting to patent its GMO seeds so that farmers worldwide would need to purchase seeds for each planting instead of using the ones naturally recurring in nature. GMO engineering allows scientists to create animals, plants and microorganisms by manipulating genes in a way that does not occur naturally. Research with GMOs on animals has shown that they can produce cancerous tumors, sterility by the third generation and birth defects. Too little research has been done as of yet, while GMO crops are harvested, processed, and served to us, from the store shelves to our dinner plates. And since top appointments at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who are supposed to oversee our drug and food safety, are former Monsanto employees in top positions, there seems to be a conflict of

interest, with too little oversight by the federal government about the introduction of GMOs in our agriculture and food. Bennett explained that even back when the term for kids was hyperactive and not ADD, “I knew intuitively it was from the chemicals they were putting in the earth [that were in the foods].” She points out: “I had a garden for many years. I put some ladybugs and praying mantises out there, and it took care of everything. The point is all these chemicals are not necessary for a successful yield.” Paradoxically, the GMO crops also seem to need more chemical pesticides, rather than less. As the weeds become more resistant to Roundup and chemical pesticides, stronger ones are used. Diane Hammond, a beekeeper from near Loris, SC, present at the event, spoke informally about how GMO crops and the pesticides have led to the demise of healthy hives overnight. The diminishing bee population is a growing concern worldwide. She pointed out that since our food production is dependent on bees’ cross-pollination, once the bee population is gone, we humans have only a sevenyear life span on Earth. Bob Vass, one of the main speakers at the event, is studying to be a health coach in the food business at the Integrative Nutrition Institute. He commented how hard it is to help people make healthy choices about food when it is harder and harder to know and find what foods are healthy. He said that while three states have passed their own laws about GMO labeling, Monsanto is working behind the scenes to pass a federal law to keep states from deciding on their own about GMOs, which would amount to taking away states’ rights. Vass pointed out that when the target pests eat GMO foods, they die from stomach inflammation and eruption. Coincidentally, the number of diagnosed digestive disorders in the human consumers has been on the rise at about the same rate as this new development with GMO seeds. Vass mentioned that 82 percent of corn and 92 percent of soy are GMO, which means all products with high fructose corn syrup are going to be GMO. Vass stated that one of our biggest problems is the lack of awareness and information on the part of most people. Our other problem is that Monsanto is in a position to block legislation to allow for reasonable oversight and that our politicians are not representing the citizens and consumers, but voting for the corporations that provide them with funding for their campaigning and future job opportunities. He emphasizes that no one in the legislative and judicial branches is acting on behalf of US citizens. The FDA is supposed to oversee the safety of our food supply and it has been “infiltrated” at high levels by former Monsanto employees from top positions. Clarence Thomas on the Supreme Court has strong ties to Monsanto, so there is little chance at the Supreme Court level of any case against Monsanto being upheld. Bottom line, Vass said: “It’s all about money. The worst part is that our politicians have sold us down the river. People say Obama this and Obama that, but when they get

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into office, the pressure and power of money takes over. When Obama was running, he promised that he was absolutely going to enforce labeling of GMOs. Now we never hear him even mention it.” Vass added, “Are we going to trust these guys [Monsanto] who gave us Agent Orange and DDT and said they were safe?” Not only is there a profit-driven movement toward patenting, monopolizing and selling the GMO seeds for agriculture by biotech giant Monsanto, but there is also a push toward stopping the research about the long-term effects on humans as we become their guinea pigs. And, unfortunately, there is no way to prevent GMO crops from contaminating non-GMO crops nearby in cross-pollination. The big debate at the moment is over labeling so that consumers in the grocery store can make informed choices. The government and FDA want to make labeling voluntary. In Europe, GMO crops have been stopped in every country except Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic. In our country, since the federal government has supported Monsanto and protected it, three states have passed state laws requiring the labeling of GMO foods, including Connecticut, Vermont and Maine. Charlie Caldwell, owner of Ovis Hill Farms, spoke at the march following Vass. He emphasized: “The healthiest food we can have is live, fresh food. Food is medicine.” He cautioned people that “‘natural’ and ‘free range’ don’t mean what they should,” and that “the only way you can know what you eat is to know your farmer. Support your local farmers. If you don’t show up, we won’t be there anymore. Right now you have a choice.” You can find Ovis Hill Farms organic produce, meat and dairy products, brought straight from Timmonsville, SC, on Wednesday afternoons at the Myrtle Beach Farmers’ Market and on Fridays at the North Myrtle Beach Farmers’ Market. It may be more expensive to buy organic, but, as Caldwell pointed out, “You can eat less when it is wholesome and fresh.” He also mentioned that if people are eating healthily, they won’t be eating the corn and soybeans that are commonly GMO foods. As a speaker at the rally, he reminded participants of the grassroots power of the people to make positive change in the world. Questioned later about the event coverage by the media, Bennett said no one in US mainstream media covered it anywhere except Boston, where thousands showed up at the march. She laughed and added, “John Stewart covered it.” She stated: “They are insulting our intelligence, our morals and our voice. They think we will go away. But look at the blood we come from.” In other words, look at who our ancestors are and who made this country a democracy. She added, The Weekly Surge magazine for The Sun News had some good coverage on Monsanto and the march. For the immediate future of the movement, Facebook users are encouraged to join MAM, which stands for March Against Monsanto, and the Myrtle Beach Healthy Food Group. The Healthy Food Group is a forum to promote and educate Myrtle Beach residents on healthy food choices. Also, another rally, World Food Day, is planned for Oct. 12. Bennett plans to continue her mission to educate the public about healthy food choices by taking it into the schools and to children, with a light, fun school festival in the fall.

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Relishing Raw Food Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant by Beth Bader

photo by Jimmy Bruch

arol Alt characterizes the latest stage of her 30-plus-year career as a “perfect storm of busy,” including the launch of her latest book, Easy Sexy Raw, and her roles in Woody Allen’s film, To Rome with Love, and the HBO documentary, About Face, exploring the relationship between physical appearance and the business of beauty. For the

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past year, she’s been overseeing the US launch of her skin care line, Raw Essentials.

How has your relationship with food changed over the years, and what role has raw food played? I grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese. Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray. One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swimsuit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it. So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately. Today I eat raw food as an anti-aging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My wholistic lifestyle no longer includes any over-the-counter drugs. These days, my system runs efficiently, like an electric golf cart. When I need to go, I go. When I need to stop and sleep, I sleep. The body can work phenomenally well if we just let it.

“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point? Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups. You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado. Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it. Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.

How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings? I look for foods that I know will be raw. If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it. There’s a bit of discipline in this. You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need. I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.

Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge? My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw. When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.

Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet? Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure. Beth Bader is the co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club and blogs at CleanerPlateClub.com.

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Health Rules Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy by Judith Fertig

Wellness Activist Kris Carr

n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com. Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease. It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level. Her main tenets include a focus on: Reducing inflammation. Inflammation is caused by what we eat, drink, smoke, think (stress), live in (environment), or don’t do well (lack of exercise). At the cellular level, it can lead to allergies, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and cancer, according to Victoria Drake, PhD, of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State Univer-

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sity, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState.edu/ infocenter/inflammation.html). Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineral-rich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol. Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes. Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit. Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones. Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known anti-inflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.” Carr maintains that “by decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.” This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself. She further points out: “Once your body repairs, it can renew. That’s big-healer medicine. You might as well get a business card that reads: self-care shaman.” Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

Easy Summer Recipes “Many of my recipes have been influenced by cultural experiences, twists on favorite childhood meals or newly discovered ingredients,” says chef Chad Sarno. “The strawberry smoothie is among Kris Carr’s favorites. Few dishes have proved to be as timeless and widely beloved as the kale salad.”

Strawberry Fields Smoothie

Enjoy the nostalgic tastiness of strawberry milk sans moo juice or powdered junk. Strawberries are phytonutrient factories, supplying the body with a bounty of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients. Yields 2 servings 3 cups cashew or nondairy milk of choice 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 small orange, peeled 1 banana 1½ cups loosely packed spinach

Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Massage and mix using both hands to “wilt” the kale and cream the avocado (takes just a minute or two). Then serve. For a fun touch, cut a thin lengthwise slice of cucumber and create a circle to outline each serving of salad, stitching the ends of the cucumber slice together with a toothpick. Place the salad in the cucumber ring and then serve. Source: Adapted from Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution, by Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno.

Crazy Sexy Fridge Foods Each week, Kris Carr stocks her fridge with what she considers “whole, plant-based deliciousness.” One of the biggest secrets of eating healthy, she says, is being prepared. “Always keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal,” she advises. “At the very least, you’ll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.” n Canning jars filled with

n Flax oil

n Flax bread

ready-to-drink homemade smoothies and green juices

n Kale, parsley, spinach,

cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers and citrus fruits

n Vegan buttery spread n Vegan mayonnaise n Raw sauerkraut n Vegan sausages n Cacao powder

Blend all ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender.

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Kale is the king of leafy veggies and rules this prevention-rocks salad. Serve it solo with a favorite cooked grain, or wrapped in nori or a gluten-free tortilla. Crown this kale creation by adding chopped fresh herbs or favorite diced vegetables. To be fancy, serve the salad wrapped in a cucumber slice. Yields 2 to 3 servings 1 bunch kale, any variety, shredded by hand 1 cup diced bell peppers, red, yellow or orange ¼ cup chopped parsley 1½ avocados with pit removed, chopped 2 Tbsp flax oil 1½ tsp lemon juice Sea salt, to taste Pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cucumber

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Free Yoga w/Tricia Reich−8:30-9:30am. Enjoy the benefits of Yoga and try the free class at beginner/ intermediate level. Leave class feeling refreshed and relaxed. Bring a yoga mat or towel. J Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possom Trot Rd, North Myrtle. Tricia: 843-280-5570, tricia.reich@ live.com, Facebook.com/YogaByTricia.

Unity Contemplative Service–5:30 – 6:30 PM. Meditative music, silence, brief message, meditation. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Open Door Reiki Share w/Eileen Foose, RN & local Reiki masters−4-6pm. A gathering of like minds for “mini” Reiki treatments and a sharing circle. Enjoy the energy work at Unity. Love Offering, dedicated to assist the Care Team of Unity Christ Church. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 6 "Calling All Warriors - An Invitation to Step Into Your Power" w/Adrienne Ables−1-3pm. Visiting teacher from YogaLicious in Spartanburg leads. Open to all levels and will be asana (poses), contemplation, and discussion. $35 per person; $30 if

registered by 6/29 Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Metaphysical Matinee - You Can Heal Your Life–Starring Louise Hay. 1pm-3pm. This film gives penetrating insights into Louise Hay’s fascinating personal story; and shows how her views on self-esteem, abundance, and the metaphysical causes behind physical ailments were developed. It also reveals how she applied these concepts to her own emotional, spiritual, and professional life. A number of luminaries in the fields of self-help, philosophy, health, spirituality, and New Thought join Louise, giving their take on success, happiness, and the myriad ways in which people can heal their own lives. $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-4216717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. How to Balance Your Heart Chakra w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. Do powerful meditations to open the heart chakra and let the energy of Love be present in our energy field. Receive powerful visualization exercises to practice every day. Create an energy connection with our Soul Mates, and more. $25, pre-registration req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 “What is the New Thought” Sunday Talk Series w/Rev. Margaret Hiller−12:30pm. Based on Eric Butterworth’s book, Discover the Power Within You. Join the discussion, with a potluck lunch, vegan & vegetarian dishes appreciated, following the 11am service. Feel free to attend the service and stay for the lunch and talk series. Love Offering. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. What is New Thought? Documentary Screening−1:30pm. Often called a spiritual technology or science, New Thought is based on perennial wisdom and ancient spiritual concepts, including those of Christian mysticism. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Angel Light Initiation w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−3-5pm. Angel Light Healing will balance, purify, and integrate your energy centers, open and align all your physical and etheric bodies with the Angelic Realms. Eat before attending; Wear all white or bring white sheet; bring 2 pillows, a blanket, and bottled water. Registration req. Love donations. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Sound Journey w/Jeremy Arndt−3-6pm. Meditation, teachings, and singing bowls to take students on an inward journey. Jeremy is a gifted player. His performance is a captivating musical event and powerful sound immersion experience. Instru-

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ments will also include handpan and didgeridoo. $35 prepaid, $40 at the door. Yoga Room, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB 843-450-9402 MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

JULY 8-24 Kids Yoga w/Elise Angell−Noon-1pm. Kids ages 6-12, 3 wk session, Mon & Wed. In these workshops, children learn the practice of yoga in a fun, creative way with Horry Co School Teacher. $60 each session. Shanti Yoga, 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 “Discover the Power Within You” w/Rev Margaret Hiller 5:30 to 7 pm. 8 week class begins, based on book by Eric Butterworth, the Unity minister whom Dr. Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey consider one of their greatest spiritual teachers. Love Offering. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Free Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee−6pm. Mike will teach in depth how the mind works and how to effectively create change in desired areas of life to easily gain success over any challenge in life. Free. 196C Stonebridge Dr. MB. Pre-register at 843-957-6926. MaximizedMind.com. Law of Attraction Monthly Meetup−7pm-9pm. Back to Basics: What is the Law of Attraction? Is this about ‘The Secret’? Who is Abraham? What does energy have to do with it? Join Certified Law of Attraction Practitioner, Dr. Janet Hosmer, and other Life in Balance practitioners as they host an open discussion and Q&A about this most powerful Universal Law. Admission: $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

JULY 11-AUGUST 1 Mandala Matrix Workshop w/Metta Karuna Mudita Upekkha−6-8pm. (4 Thurs classes) The Living and Moving Mandala Matrix Workshop is a mini-pilgrimage to embark on the journey toward experiencing the awakening of the sacred center within. Each of the four 2hr workshop classes will build upon the previous and will include an intensive asana sequence and meditation, self-reflection, philosophy, creative expression, and a supportive community. Bring a journal to write in. $25 each workshop or the series for $85 Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Open House at the Yoga Room−11-6pm. Lighter living, welcoming 2013 and beyond. Children and adults encouraged to join and contribute. Bring snacks, favorite beverages, art, drums, flutes , and rattles. Free. Yoga Room, 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Info for schedules and events: 843-450-9402 MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

JULY 13 & 14 Intuitive Development Intensive w/Anaswara Erica, Certified ThetaHealing® practitioner−10am3pm both days. This 3-part series of classes will unlock the psychic within. (Sessions 2 & 3 are the weekends of 8/24 & 9/14). Intuitive Development

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will teach you not only the basics on using your intuition at will but you will also learn about and how to use tools such as pendulums, cards and crystals, and receive a full manual. Topics also covered in this series are mediumship, dreams, telepathy, chakras, channeling, meditation, remote viewing, clairaudience, clairvoyance, healing and much more. $150 each weekend, or $300 in advance for all three weekend sessions. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Class Series w/Emily Evans, AAHCC−6-8:30pm. Begins 7/17, runs every Wed for 12 weeks. series encompasses pregnancy and birth, comprehensive. Prenatal nutrition, exercise, handling all stages of labor, info about routine testing and hospital procedures, home birth info, breastfeeding, postnatal and newborn care. Waccamaw Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 658 Wachesaw Rd, Murrells Inlet. Info: Emily 843318-1005 or email evansene@mac.com. Smoking Cessation Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee, Advanced Hypnotist−6-7:30pm. Become a non-smoker for good utilizing hypnosis and reassociation, when applied properly produces an extremely high success rate. Will teach and reprogram you to live life as a non smoker in an easy and natural way without harsh withdrawals that quitting smoking can create. $85/person, limited to 8 seats. Pre register at 843-957-6926 or Mike@ maximizedmind.com. 196C Stonebridge Dr. Myrtle Beach. MaximizedMind.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Sedona Unity Dinner & Movie−5:30pm: Vegetarian dinner, then movie at 6:30pm, with dessert, dialogue, & fellowship to follow. a quirky and thought provoking comedy of two inspiring stories of self-discovery which intertwine over a day in mystical Sedona. Suggested donation: $10. Register and pre-pay with Charlene. 843-238-8516, Unity, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

JULY 19-20-21 Detox + Empower + Renew w/Para-yogini, Katie Silcox−6:30-8:30pm. Boost your metabolism, awaken your core-stabilization muscles, and burn off excess physical and mental baggage. Leave this class with a dramatically renewed connection to your legs and belly. Sat−9am-Noon, Get to Know The Bandhas + Vinyasa Flow Workshop. Deepen and alter your yoga practice through the use of these “yogic locks.” Building on new anatomy awareness and simple breath techniques, clear out the old and empower your root and belly power through the dynamic flow practice, meditation and lecture. Build a new connection to root support and transformative power. Sun−9am-Noon, Love, Rejuvenate, Release to boost our regenerating, restorative, rejuvenating power. Discussion on stress, hormones and how to come back into balance through yoga, meditation and core-vitality-building foods and herbs. Will discuss the Ayurvedic approach to diet and lifestyle. All levels. $45 per person/$125 for the whole weekend. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Couples' Yoga Weekend w/Jodi & Ritchie Geoghan. A little yoga, a little relaxation, a lot of fun. Designed for couples, even if one partner does not practice yoga. $300/couple. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Myrtle Beach. Info: Jodi, 312806-5635. Register at MindfulDestinations.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Monthly Psychic Fair−10am-4pm. Mediums, Psychics, Medical Intuitives, Tarot Cards, Angel Cards, Numerology, Past Life Readings, Spirit Guide Readings, Aura Photography, Reflexology, Reiki & more. Door prizes. Free admission. Check out the expanded Metaphysical Bookstore, with 15% off everything on Fair Day. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Myrtle Beach Full Moon Drum Circle−69:30pm. Monthly full moon gathering. Share and enjoy the hypnotic power of the drums, dance, and the burning of the sage with phamily and friends. Bring your drums, shakers, hoops, bells and other

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classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY RECRUITING NOW. Wellness Coaches. Work from Home or Office, PT or FT, No prior experience necessary, full and ongoing training. Join our team. Call Linda for the next Health & Wealth business orientation. 843-424-9586.

MISC Free Zyto Scan - a biofeedback that tells if your body is lacking in an essential oil. Call for details and consult. Modern Cleansing in Myrtle Beach, 843-828-4665

VOLUNTEERS SC-CARES SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS willing and able to do odd jobs for lots of furry hugs and kisses as payment...18 years or older or with chaperon. SC-CARES is a nonprofit no-kill shelter for exotic animals. Support by donating time and love. Lisa 843-546-7893, info@sc-cares.org. VO L U N T E E R W I T H T H E W E L L N E S S C O U N C I L f o r S C t o d a y. WellnessCouncilcSC.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be subjects for Chios or Reiki healing classes from supervised students. Renée, 843-241-0609, 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB.

instruments of merriment and help create the vibe. MB State Park, shelter B6 or B5. Info: Facebook. com/MB Drum Circle. Yogis for Change Satsang & Pot-luck Dinner w/Katie Silcox−6-10pm. Host is a yogini, author, inspirational teacher and mentor to a worldwide network of vibrant, evolving seekers. Spend an unforgettable evening and listen as Katie shares insights to Ayurveda and her Yoga experience. Learn about Yogis for Change. Cost: $1, all proceeds donated to the group’s Kiva Project, a world-wide micro loan outreach program for start-up businesses. Covered dish not req to attend. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636 or Jim: 843-424-1279, YogaInCommon.com.

JULY 20, 21 Assist & Adjust Workshop for Teachers w/ Maribeth MacKenzie RYT500 & Mimi Rose RYT200−1-6pm. To incorporate physical and verbal assists in your class, two afternoons of learning hands-on assisting and spot-on verbal cues. Standing, seated, balancing and inverted posture assists for any style or student level. 10 CEU credits avail thru Inlet Yoga School, registered with Yoga Alliance. $250, pre-registration req. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 23 Plant-Based Potluck 12 pm Bring your tastiest dish that has no eggs, dairy or meat and snack on great food provided by others. Not sure about this kind of healthy cooking? No problem! Just swing by and try out some dishes! Free and open to the public. Meet new people and share some delicious recipes. Carolina Forest Library, 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach. 843-915-5282, www. hcml.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Weightloss Seminar w/Mike Oglesbee−6-7:30pm. Maximized mind specializes in helping individuals lose weight through re-association of the foods you choose to eat, over eating, emotional eating, and motivation toward an active lifestyle. By changing your internal self image, you can achieve a healthy lifestyle that supports and maintains a healthy and desired weight. 196C Stonebridge Dr. MB. $50, only 8 seats avail. Pre-register at 843-957-6926. MaximizedMind.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Anyone Can Meditate w/Kristi Marie Thompson. 1-3pm. Learn and practice, simple methods of meditation and imagery that have powerful results. Also learn about the psychological and physical benefits of meditation. $20 Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Sun Energy - a Kundalini Workshop w/Anahata−1:30-3:30 pm. Visiting teacher from Columbia leads. kriya in this workshop will systematically stimulate the positive Pranic force and the kundalini to build your strength and the ability to focus on many tasks. Yoga in Common, 3062 Deville St, Market Common, 843-839-9636, YogaInCommon.com. Inlet Yoga School 200hr Teacher Training Open House−2-3pm. Inlet Yoga Teacher training is ideal for experienced students who would like to deepen their yoga practice and to aspiring yoga teachers. While many teacher trainings focus on one specific style of yoga, this class teaches Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa and therapeutic yoga. Well-rounded program that covers the core principles of yoga practice and philosophy. Meet the teachers & graduates, ask any questions. RSVP. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com. The Power Mantras & Chanting w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−3-5pm. Mantra chanting is called the “sound yoga” and “energy acupuncture”, that can lift the believer towards the higher self. Feel like a complete being, mentally and physically. Experience the power and bliss of chanting mantras, & how you can use chanting to improve your balance. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 28 Introduction to Yin Workshop w/Chrissie Keillor−11am-1pm. learn about the different energetic pathways of the body in this Introduction to Yin Workshop. We will review various postures and their benefits along with modifications for the poses. Learn how to prepare your body for meditative practices and guided imagery. We will end the

workshop with a Yin sequence that you can take home too! $25 non-members, $20 members. Inlet Yoga, 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-6556272, InletYogaStudio.com. Goddess Day - Meet the Goddesses w/Rev Cathy Cartisano Andrews−1-3pm. Understanding Goddess types offers increased self-awareness of relationships, creativity and self-expression. Explore some of the Classical Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Celtic Goddesses, learn about the archetype represented by these Goddesses, how they apply to modern times, and their love/light side vs shadow side. Embrace the duality of our own natures. Registration req. $25 single, or $20 “Celebrate” class at 3pm. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Goddess Day - Celebrate Your Inner Goddess w/ Kristi Marie Thompson, Certified Heal Your Life® Instructor−3-5pm. Celebrate your Inner Goddess through crafts, meditation, card readings & more. A fun, interactive workshop; let your hair down & let go! All materials provided. Registration req. $25 single, or $20 with “Meet the Goddesses” class. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 30 Love Healing w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/ Teacher of the IHAI, & Life in Balance Healers & Practitioners−6-8pm. Share and celebrate; support and uplift! Share 2 hours of meditation, energy and sound healing, Angel healing, energy attunements. It’s our time to feel Peace, Love and Oneness! Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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

AUGUST 8-11 Intensive for Teachers w/Dawn Yager 4 day teacher intensive designed for yoga teachers to deepen and build upon their training in a supportive and dynamic way. Verbal cueing/alignment cues, Pranayama/teaching Pranayama, modifications for injuries, pre-natal/postpartum in open classes, basic Sanskrit/Asana names, adjustments/assists, Satsang style chanting, Japa and Mantra, Each day will include beach meditation, pranayama and practice. Thurs & Fri, 5am-5:30pm; Sat & Sun, 7am-7:30pm. $550 or $500 with early reg. One mo of classes with Dawn prior to training is req. Shanti Yoga, 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. Info: 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

ongoingevents sunday Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Susan Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, Teacher of Metaphysics−9:30-10:30am. Metaphysical Studies, Spiritual DVDs with dialog Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516, 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, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Unity Church Celebration Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Music with the Unity Band. Youth programs every Sunday. 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. Beginners Yoga w/Karley Lott−4-5:15pm. Perfect for those new to yoga, or new to Ashtanga yoga. Strenuous but geared for brand-new beginners. Breath work, postures and alignment are explored in detail. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, (upstairs), MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga. com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com.

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12pm. New class. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $50 for month of July or $12 walk-in. Bring a mat. The Yoga Room, 196C Stonebridge Dr. MB. Preregister by 6/27, 4509402 or 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Hatha Yoga Community Class w/Donna−5:456:45pm. A great place for beginners, offers the basics of a yoga practice. Safe instruction, use of props to accommodate those new to yoga. $5. Yoga Room, 196 C Stonebridge Dr, Myrtle Beach, 843450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretching & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group offers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, myrtlebeachkksg@aol.com, KagyuStudySC.info.

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Free Health Analysis w/Dr John Pienkos−9:30amNoon. Free printed results of your health status: tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Weight Loss Challenge w/Inlet Nutrition. AM and PM classes avail. Weekly prizes, coaching support, nutritional topics, free metabolism test and more. $35 fee to join. Cash prizes awarded at the end of the challenge. Rules in place for accountability. 2 locations: Murrells Inlet & Georgetown. New Class in May, but can join any week. Linda: 843-424-9586.

Restorative Yoga Class w/Yoga DiVita–10:4511:45am. Restorative poses are completely supported and offer benefits to both the body and mind; from insomnia, asthma, chronic pain, migraines, and depression. $10 walk in, $80 for 10 classes, $50 4 week unlimited. Yoga DiVita 4340 Big Barn Dr. Little River, 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita. com, YogaDivita.com.

Beginner Ashtanga–w/Robin–7:15am. A modification of the primary series perfect for beginner level practitioners or those just looking for a slower paced practice. All students welcome to go at their own level. Bliss Yoga at Fitness N' FriendZ, 353 US Hwy Business17 N, Surfside. 843-796-0336, FitnessNFriendZ.com.

Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−11am-

Gentle Yoga Class w/Yoga DiVita–9:30am10:30am. Gentle yoga is designed for those with physical limitations; building strength and flex-

ibility while utilizing props to increase stability and confidence. $10 walk in, $80 for 10 classes, $50 4 week unlimited. Yoga DiVita 4340 Big Barn Dr. Little River, 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita. com, YogaDivita.com. Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−10-11am. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Surfside Beach Farmers Market–10am-3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Surfside Dr & Poplar Dr N. Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Free Meditation w/Dana Philips–5:15-5:45pm. Shanti Yoga, 38th Ave N, N Kings Hwy, MB. 843467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher, IHAI−6-8pm. (1st and 3rd Tues only) To share love & support each other & to feel that we are together in the ascension. Galina is an Energy Attunement, Reiki, and certified Hypnotherapist, inviting you to share this sacred space. Bring blanket & pillow. Love donation appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org. Bokwa® Fitness at Brickhouse Cardio Club– 6-7pm. Bokwa® is different and for everyone! If you can move and you can spell, you can do Bokwa®. No choreography and no counting steps. Participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while moving together to the music of high energy top 40's hits. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Ashtanga Primary Series w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−6:30-8pm. Breath work emphasized with Primary Series postures and vinyasas linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. lyndsay@secretlotusyoga.com; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com. Awareness Through Movement, Feldenkrais® Method w/Heidi McGovern PT GCFP−6:307:30pm. New class starts 6/4. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. $10 per class or pay by month for $10 discount. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. Preregister 843-280-5584, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern.com. Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the

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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.

tests and analysis of your body fat ratio, Body Mass Index, hydration level, metabolic age, caloric intake and more. By appt: 843-347-7546, Conway Laser-Like-Lipo. 235 Singleton Ridge Rd Ste A, Conway, ConwayLaserLikeLipo.com.

Essential Oil Class w/Beth Good−6:15-8pm. Learn how to use doTERRA Essential Oils in your everyday life. Ward off colds and flu, bring yourself up when you are feeling blue, heal a cut in half the time, help hot flashes and bad breath, too. Make 4 products to take home. $25. Let Modern Cleansing Wellness educate you. 6371 Dick Pond Rd, MB. 843-828-4665.

North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market–10am3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 1st Ave South between NMB Library & City Hall, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org.

wednesday 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. Revitalize Your Beauty Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera, and glucosamine. Includes a light weight clay mask to improve texture, tone, and firming. By individual appt in Murrells Inlet and MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586. Free Inner Health Assessment w/Inlet Nutrition. Discover your body fat %, total body water %, muscle mass, physique rating, BMR/DCI, metabolic age, bone mass, & visceral fat. Get your baseline numbers & a recommended action plan. Appt. necessary. 1st 5 callers receive a gift following their appt. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B, Murrells Inlet, Linda: 843-424-9586 or lindasacchetti@hotmail.com. Free Health Analysis w/Dr John Pienkos−9:30amNoon. Free printed results of your health status:

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Organic and Natural Buying Co-op w/Katie O'Dea-Horne–10am-6pm. Back to Basics Natural and Organic Co-Op for low prices on those expensive health food store products. Every Wednesday, 315 Main St, Ste 2B, 843-241-4349, katieanne32376@yahoo.com,BackToBasicsCoop. com. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. 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, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Bender Barre Method® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–11am-Noon. A quality strength conditioning program that infuses ballet, yoga, and pilates for a fun yet effective workout without the need of a ballet bar therefore keeping the class safe and affordable. No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Margaret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:30pm, based on book The Unteathered Soul by Michael Singer. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside

Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−5:30-6:30pm. Meditative music, silence, brief message, meditation.. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Restorative Yoga Class w/Claire Liddle–5:306:30pm. Restorative class will be offered as a supported, completely free relaxation practice. No experience necessary. Free. Yoga DiVita, 4340 Big Barn Dr. #108 Little River. 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita.com or YogaDivita.com. Zumba Fitness® at Brickhouse Cardio Club–67pm. Ditch the workout for Latin-based, dancefitness program. Party yourself into shape. No prior dance or fitness experience req. $5. Brickhouse Cardio Club, 510-C Hwy 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, FitnessPartieZ.com. Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

thursday Fit Club w/ Linda Sacchetti−8:30-9:30am. Have fun, get movinglear a healthier active lifestyle, bring a friend. All fitness levels. Register Wed 6/5, 11:30-12:30pm. meet every Thursday to exercise followed by a recovery drink & stretching. 843424-9586. Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offering $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher,

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* SPECIAL SHIPPING $5•up to 4 bottles 843-902-1416, pennyoga@aol.com. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. Gentle Yoga Class w/Yoga DiVita–9:30am10:30am. Gentle yoga is designed for those with physical limitations; building strength and flexibility while utilizing props to increase stability and confidence. $10 walk in, $80 for 10 classes, $50 4 week unlimited. Yoga DiVita 4340 Big Barn Dr. Little River, 843-283-2827, dmdivita@yogadivita. com, YogaDivita.com. 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. $10 per class or pay by the month for $10 discount. Possum Trot Rec Center. Bring a mat. 843-3618436, heidimcgov@juno.com, HeidiMcGovern. com. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.

in their practice. $10 per class or discounted passes avail. New meditation CD. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB, Paula Kenion, MS 843-650-4538, pkenion@ sc.rr.com, spiritualawakening.vpweb.com. thebodybar(re)™- (re)form w/Toscha–7:15pm. The latest Barre workout, the (re)form class will reform your body from head to toe in our 60min form focused MIXT™ all levels class. Utilize your core in ways you never though possible. Challenging toning and strengthening exercises, and barre basics. Fitness N' FriendZ, 353 US Hwy Business17 N, Surfside. 843-796-0336, TheBodyBarreMyrtleBeach.com.

friday All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Todd Geiser– 9-10:30am. Breath work is emphasized with the Ashtanga Primary Series linking mind, body and breath together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels; be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs) MB 843-333-2656; secretlotusyoga.com.

A Course in Miracles w/Marc Breines–6:30-8pm. Brienes helped with the first printing of ACIM and the first groups worldwide for ACIM. Love Offering information call 704 309-2415. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Kriya Yoga Meditation Group w/Paula Kenion−6:30-7:15pm. An ongoing meditation group for those interested in learning basic techniques for personal and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Beginners and advanced meditators are welcome for instruction and support

Conway Medical Center Farmers Market– 10am-2pm. (Bi-Weekly 5/10, 5/24) Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Conway Medical Center, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org.

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North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market–10am3pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. 1st Ave South between NMB Library & City Hall, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Drop-In Reiki Sessions w/Patsy Wixson Reiki Master−2-5pm. Drop in for a 30 minute Reiki session for Love Donation. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, Sched: 843-877-6607. LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

saturday Conway Farmers Market–8am-1pm Buy locally grown and harvested farm products..217 Laurel St, Historic Downtown Conway, Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org. Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am2pm. 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. DeVille Street Farmers Market–10am-2pm. Buy locally grown and harvested farm products. Market Commons MB on Deville St. Facebook: Waccamaw Cooperative, WaccamawMarkets.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Suzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Suzanne Swearengen, AP, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), is a licensed acupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and 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 17.

BONE HEALTH HEIDI McGOVERN, PT

Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer 843-361-8436 heidimcgov@juno.com HeidiMcgovern.com One can always improve posture and mobility. Bones for Life® and Awareness Through Movement® classes, workshops and private Functional Integration® sessions are offered on the Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30 years experience and a strong focus on the human drive to live a life of harmony with one’s self and others. See ad, page 8.

CHIROPRACTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC Dr. Jeannine Rummel 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243 AlternativeHealthClinicMB.com

Since graduating Life University in 2011, Dr. Jeannine Rummel has been practicing in the Myrtle Beach area. Her patients include newborns to the elderly and all ages in between. It is her goal as a chiropractor to serve and educate her community on what it truly means to be healthy. Rummel's approach

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is to use comprehensive judgment to make the best choices to create an abundant life. See ad, page 17.

ENERGY HEALING & AURA READING RENÉE LEWIS, CCMT, RMT, RT(R) (M)(MR)ARRT Aura Photographer/Reader Usui Reiki Master/Teacher Chios® Master/Teacher Crystal Healer 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-241-0609 InnerLightOuterLove.com

Renée Lewis brings new modalities to the Grand Strand area with the introduction of Chios energy field healing and aura photography readings. Renée is also a Reiki master and member of the International Center for Reiki Training. She specializes in crystals with her energy work and utilizes her medical background in her teaching by incorporating physics and biology for easier comprehension. She teaches certification classes for Reiki and Chios, and is available for workshops and private sessions or readings.

FITNESS BRICKHOUSE CARDIO CLUB 510-C Highway 17 N Surfside Beach 843-655-0839 FitnessPartieZ.com or BrickhouseCardio.com

Brickhouse Cardio Club of Surfside Beach is the place to get fit and have fun! We offer a range of group exercise classes including Zumba®, Zumba Sentao®, Bender Barre®, Bokwa®, yoga and strength conditioning programs taught by nationally certified fitness instructors. Visit our websites above or "like" us on Facebook at: Brickhouse Cardio Club Surfside Beach for calendar, prices, and other information.

HYPNOTHERAPY MAXIMIZED MIND

Mike Oglesbee, CAH, MPNLP 843-957-6926 MaximizedMind.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 subconscious where the root of problems actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation, or visit MaximizedMind. com for more information. See ad, page 9.

METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY LIFE IN BALANCE SPIRITUAL CENTER 4347 Big Barn Center Little River 843-421-6717 LifeinBalanceCenter.org

Life in Balance is a nonprofit educational center where you can find spiritual and metaphysical books and DVDs, meditation or mantra CDs, Josephine Wall greeting cards, essential oils, smudging products, candles, beautiful gemstone and chakra jewelry! The Center also provides a 400-title metaphysical library, offers more than 20 educational and practical workshops each month, has a monthly psychic fair, and is honored to work with a family of readers and healers ready to help you move forward on your path.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INC

Pat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT 843-213-1393 BeachBabys.org Beach Baby’s provides services to assist families throughout pregnancy, as well as assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doula services and baby nurses in Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. Its services also include rebirthing, wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 10.

PSYCHOTHERAPY KENNETH LUX, PHD

Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-712-2330 I work with individuals and couples. My approach focuses on trauma resolution. And by trauma I do not mean only major blows and abuses, but also lesser personal shocks, such as humiliations and embarrassments, especially if these have occurred in one’s earlier years. From a spiritual perspective I also try to bring the idea of karma into the picture, and call this karma sensitive psychotherapy. I use a natural conversational approach that is not based on what is referred to as the medical model with its categories of diseases or illnesses, and I have little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

WELLNESS COACH LINDA SACCHETTI

Personal Wellness Coach Murrells 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 14.

YOGA CAROLINA POWER YOGA 81 Hillside Dr N North Myrtle Beach 843-695-9642 CarolinaPowerYoga.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 through sun 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

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INLET YOGA STUDIO 637 D Bellamy Rd Murrells Inlet 843-655-6272 InletYogaStudio.com

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, Hatha, Gentle, Boomer, Hot, Prenatal and Restorative. Our $5 community class on Saturdays, from 11am-12 pm, is followed by a free meditation class 12-12:30 pm that benefits the Coastal Carolina Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Elements Day Space is now at Inlet Yoga offering massage and Dr. Hauschka skin-care treatments. Call Amada at 843-839-2762 to schedule an appointment. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself at Inlet Yoga.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIO

Karyl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher 9904A N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach 843-340-YOGA (9642) LiveOakYogaStudio.com Come to Live Oak Yoga Studio to study Iyengar yoga known for its emphasis on clear methodical instruction, correct alignment, and the use of props. You’ll receive individual attention in each class. The studio is fully equipped including a rope wall. Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India.

SECRET LOTUS YOGA & HEALING ARTS

417 79th Avenue N, Ste E (upstairs) Myrtle Beach 843-333-2656 SecretLotusYoga.com Secret Lotus offers Ashtangabased 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 offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

SHANTI YOGA

3901 N Kings Hwy, Ste 20-A 843-467-5444 ShantiMyrtleBeach.com Shanti Yoga offers Ashtanga (led and mysore), Vinyasa and Hot yoga classes. Free community class every Sunday; 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 expand in a personal and profound way. See ad, page 8.

YOGA DIVITA

4340 Big Barn Dr., #108 Little River, SC 29566 843.283.2827 dmdivita@yogadivita.com YogaDivita.com Yo g a D i Vi t a i s a wa r m , welcoming environment for all to come together. A place to be with ease, breathe with clarity, and move with grace. The multidisciplinary studio is the home of certified teachers in many forms of yoga; Hatha, Anusara, Warm Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and more. Classes held Monday through Saturday, mornings and evenings, ages 13 and wiser.

YOGA IN COMMON

3062 Deville St The Market Common, MB 843-839-9636, 843-385-6176 YogaInCommon.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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