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The New Year always ushers in a desire to change things for the better. It’s the milestone, while artificial, that still inspires us to commit to the plan to be healthier, learn more, accomplish more, and overcome the inertia and fear that keep us stuck in our old ways. Like most, I’ve begun my exercise plan and diet. I’m doing it with a buddy, so it’s harder to postpone or skip the workouts; and, already after only a few weeks, I feel better and my clothes fit more comfortably. Most of my friends quit smoking long ago, but many

people choose this time of year to make that important change, too. Some will work on that long-range plan for change involving career, education, travel or something life changing. However, small plans, like getting finances in order and wills and insurance in place, can also be perfect New Year commitments. I spoke with a personal trainer recently regarding the crush of people who stream into fitness centers after New Year’s Day to start a fitness regime. The vast majority are doing so to improve their appearance and sex appeal. They look to get rid of a belly or build up some muscle definition. In fact, most of his clients are younger. However, the truth is that older people, 50 and over, actually see much greater benefits from exercise than do younger people. And they may not be thinking of fitting into a tiny bathing suit as the goal, but instead defending against heart disease, diabetes and other challenges that can actually be defeated simply with diet and exercise. If physicians wrote prescriptions for nutrition and exercise to cure disease instead of dangerous pills to relieve symptoms, the world would be a better place. In my plan for the future, every medical office would have a wellness coach and every patient would have the tools to register their activity and exercise on their Smartphone so their “health prescriptions” could be tallied and checked just as prescriptions would be counted. While we make our own personal resolutions, as a country we are embark-ing on new horizons as well. We are re-examining our health care insurance systems; climate change; mental health care; our tax and budget models; and, finally, our peculiarly American fascination with military-style weapons at home. Each of these national issues has powerful human impact; few as poignantly heart wrenching as the Newtown tragedy, but each with names and faces of those who suffer when we don’t follow the proper course. Make another New Year’s resolution to form decisions from a foundation of empathy and courage, instead of fear, and from wisdom, with solid facts, instead of emotion and acrimony. Some believe 13 is unlucky, but perhaps 2013 will be the year we, as a country, commit to move forward with the hard work that we know needs to be done and accomplish the greatest achievements of the decade.

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Carolina Power Yoga Rings in 2013 withNew Classes, Retreats, Teachers and

Programs

Carolina Power Yoga (CPY) welcomes yoga instructor and wholistic health coach Joanna Ducey, MA. "I am over-

joyed to be joining CPY fulltime in January, offering Forrest, Vinyasa and Gentle and Yin classes,” shares Ducey. “I'll be co-leading yoga and wellness retreats, programs and teacher trainings. Additionally, I am a certified wholistic health coach providing six-month personalized programs to people from all walks of life looking for guidance and support on their journey to ultimate health and happiness. “After years of French language and cultural studies, I left my successful PhD program in order to teach yoga and wellness fulltime, and have not looked back since,” adds Ducey. “My teaching style stems from two 200-hour teacher trainings, as well as years of practice with top-notch teach-ers in the Boston community. I love Vinyasa for its creative flows and freeing movement, Forrest because it allows you to truly find a deep connection to your core strength and spirit, and Gentle and Yin for the restorative and healing benefits. I'm looking forward to teaching these styles, along with facilitating upcoming retreats and workshops on vari-ous themes such as love, French language learning, nutri-tion, healing and more." For more info, visit CarolinaPowerYoga.com. Carolina Power Yoga is located at 81 Hillside Dr N, North Myrtle Beach.

Grand Strand’s Biggest Losers

Big losers are big winners in this competition, and a new-weight loss program and contest will start in January at

Inlet Square Mall, in Myrtle Beach. The Inlet Nutrition con-

test is based on percentage of body weight lost, according to Linda Sacchetti, personal wellness coach. The 12-week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encour-ages exercise. Each person will receive personalized weekly one-on-one coaching to help him or her reach an ideal weight. A free metabolism test is included, with weekly prizes, and more. The cost is $35. Bring a friend and receive a $43 gift or bring two friends and receive a $68 gift. Tues-day morning and evening classes will be available. For more info and to register, call Linda Sacchetti, of Inlet Nutrition, at 843-424-9586. See ad, page 27.

Thursday Morning Metaphysical Studies Groupat Life in Balance Center

Dr. Janet Hosmer, executive director of The Life in Bal-ance Spiritual Wellness Center, in Little River, has an-

nounced a new weekly discussion group on Thursdays, from 10 am until noon, led by Rev. Jeanne Porter Ashley. “Com-munity members are invited to attend and participate in this no-cost informal group where there is no religious affiliation or creed. We meet in a friendly, loosely structured environ-ment, and in an atmosphere of openness to appreciate the many pathways to enlightenment, fulfillment and a rich vibrant life. A new topic will be explored each week, and will include spiritual awakening; Feng Shui; energy healing; Native American spirituality; drum circles; prayer circles; meditation; reincarnation and karma; forgiveness; intuitive readings; tarot; angels; animal communication and energy healing for animals; mediumship; crystals; healing through color, sound and breath; and more.” Life in Balance is located at 4347 Big Barn Dr, in the Big Barn Center in Little River. For more info, contact Janet Hosmer at the Life in Balance Center at 843-421-6717, or [email protected] or visit LifeinBalanceCenter.org. See ad, page 32.

Divine FlightMontreal-Style AcroYoga Weekend Retreat

Rekindle your relationship with your inner child. Join Joe Yonek of Chicago’s Divine Flight for three days of play in

Myrtle Beach at Yoga in Common, in Myrtle Beach, Jan. 11 through 13. The retreat includes accommodations as a part of the packages for out-of-towners. Montreal-style AcroYoga ties together acrobatics, dance, yoga, asana, and a yogic consciousness. Classes are taught at a level that is accessible to any student, so all levels are welcome. Anyone who has a regular physical practice of yoga, dance or Pilates will likely be surprised at how fast


they can learn the new skills. In this retreat, students will learn the basics of basing, flying and spotting to create a safe foundation to build their future practice. Yonek began practicing yoga in 2002, and has traveled extensively studying with teachers of vastly varying esoteric traditions. In 2011, he became a certified hatha and Vinyasa yoga teacher, as well as certified to teach the Montreal style of AcroYoga. Yonek’s mission in the classes that he teaches is to help students cultivate a sense of joy and playfulness in their practice. Mindful Destinations, the producer of the program, is a Chicago-based, yogi-owned company created to expand and connect the yoga community around the world. This organization strives to offer content-rich workshops, quality instruction, and unique retreats. Yoga in Common is located at 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, in Myrtle Beach. For more info and to register, call 843-839-9636, visit MindfulDestinations.com or YogaIn-Common.com.

UnityConsciousness and Teaching

Charles and Myrtle Fillmore founded

Unity in 1889 as a healing ministry and for spiritual education. They never intended to have churches or ministers, though Unity churches and centers are now worldwide.

Often described as a positive alternative to negative re-ligion, Unity seeks to apply spiritual wisdom rather than religious doctrine to help create peace in our minds and in the world. Unity applies the perennial wisdom of many spiritual paths, along with the wisdom teachings of Jesus, ancient and current visionary teachers, and the findings of quantum physics, to help create a world that works for all. Unity supports people to do their inner work of healing, to spiritually awaken, to experience Oneness, and to do “what we can with what we have in the time we have in the place we are” for peace and well-being of all life.

Unity honors Jesus as the great example rather than the great exception; metaphysically interprets the Bible; and teaches that God (known by many names: Allah, Great Spirit, Atman, Divine Intelligence, Presence, Light, Oneness, The Field, Energy, and many others) is the One Presence within all life. Learn about the spiritual movement called Unity, on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, with lunch included. The presentation is free. Unity teachings include: There is only one power in the universe: God, the good, omnipotent. We are spiritual beings created in God's image; therefore, we are innately good. We create our life's experiences by how we choose to act/react to the events of our lives. By consciously choosing our thoughts and becoming aware of our feelings, we can change our world. Prayer and meditation open our insight, intuition and conscious awareness of the divine presence within us. Through the practices of loving kindness and forgiveness, we bring the spirit of God into the world. Unity followers live these principles through practical application and by practicing daily. For more info, contact Unity Christ Church at 1270 Surf-side Industrial Park Dr, in Surfside Beach, 843- 238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 12.

Medicinal Herbs at Low Country Herb Society, Jan. 8

Pat Harpell, founder of the South Carolina Herbal Society (SCHS), is set to speak on medicinal herbs at the Low

Country Herb Society (LCHS) January meeting. Harpell, chief executive “weeder” of SCHS, will speak on medicinal herbs at the LCHS meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 10 am, at St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, in Litch-field. In addition to being the fuel behind SCHS, Harpell teaches an herbal apprenticeship program in Charleston, is a guest teacher at the Boston School of Herbal Studies, conducts yoga teacher training certification programs throughout the country, and leads yoga and gardening vacations in the United States and Europe. Its programs aspire to cover "all things herbal" through a range of topics that address culi-nary, medicinal, garden design and care, folklore, modern research, and more. Harpell is a member of the Charleston Horticultural Society and the Mediterranean Garden Society, which keep her busy on both sides of the ocean. She maintains a sustainable, organic garden in her hometown of Charleston, where perennials, vegetables and herbs teach her how to grow. A "meet and greet" social time to welcome new and returning members is held prior to the meeting, with refresh-ments provided by LCHS members. Membership in LCHS is open to all throughout the Grand Strand area who have an interest in the cultivation and uses of herbs. No experience is necessary. Annual dues are $20 and includes a quarterly newsletter. To join, come to the Jan. 8 meeting. For more info, visit LCHerbSociety.info.


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Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the ArtsNew Year Programs

A new schedule of programs and retreats at Springbank Retreat invites visitors to grow mentally, emotionally

and spiritually. Located near Kingstree in a quiet, rural set-ting, Springbank has been an ecumenical center for retreats, hospitality, healing, Earth education, and the arts for more than 50 years. Springbank staff member Theresa Linehan will present Thresholds and New Beginnings: A Contemplative Retreat. The program will guide participants through the threshold of a new year, a moment for stepping into fresh and new perspectives. Through prayer, presentations and quiet, the Spirit will guide in new ways of seeing. Rebuilding After Divorce is a new program designed to take the emotional and psychological pain of divorce and use it as a motivator to grow in wholeness and holiness. The book Rebuilding, by Dr. Bruce Fisher and Father Robert Alberti, will be used and will be available for purchase at Springbank. Margie Hosch, who has provided marriage and family counseling for more than 20 years, as well as week-ends of renewal for Christian women, will lead the weekend workshop. Wholeness/Holiness Retreat for Women: Opening Minds and Hearts will be led by Hosch. This retreat is de-signed to bring together spiritual and psychological aspects of women’s lives. It will bring them a new sense of inner strength and self-nurturing through daily spiritual direction, counseling, creative expression, prayer and silence.A writer, teacher and counselor with experience as a news and features writer and columnist, Mary Catherine Harris will present Awareness Through Writing: Expressing from the Heart. She encourages participants to awaken to a deeper awareness of their inner lives through expressive writing. They will take time to notice the daily reflections of the

divine through nature and prayerful reflection. They will identify and express, in both poetry and prose writing, what their hearts hold. Exploration of Native spirituality and tradition is a way of connecting with the natural world and one’s Higher Pow-er. Kathy McGrogan, Betsy Bowman and Dot Goodwin will present a 12-Step Retreat for Women. They will focus on en-hancing prayer and meditation through Inipi (Prayer Lodge) and the Chanupa (pipe) ceremony. Participants also will be able to experience reflective time outdoors at Springbank. The three facilitators bring many years of interest in Native spiritual practices, as well as experience in counseling.Pepper Sarnoff and Faye Townsend will lead Embracing Life Transitions: Deep Work in a Light Way. Both are longtime Well-Springs facilitators and have backgrounds in the arts and as therapists. Participation in this Well-Springs program can lift one’s heart and mind to a greater clarity and light-ness, while preparing for change and growth. Powerful music, playful movement, and integrative reflection will be used to reshape minds, open hearts, invigorate spirits, and connect deeply with one another, while experiencing joy and renewed creativity. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, or 800-671-0361 or Spring-bankRetreat.org. See ad, page 15.

Brickhouse Cardio ClubOpens Jan. 12

Linda Cavanico announces the opening date of her new cardio and Zumba fitness club in Surfside: Jan. 12.

Classes will transition from the temporary location at Surf-side Bowling to the new facilities a few doors down in the same building. For more info, contact Linda Cavanico at [email protected] and visit BrickhouseCardio.com.

Return to Our RootsYoga Philosophy and Therapy Training

Return to Our Roots is a 300-hour advanced training focusing on philosophy and yoga therapy to be taught

beginning April at Yoga in Common by Lucia Cordeiro Drever, from Chicago, IL. It will be a deep self-study as well, bringing about profound changes in your daily life; the way you view and react to yourself, others and the world around you. The tools you develop from this unique training will not only help you become a better yogi and yoga teacher, but will provide you the tools to help others both in class and in a one-on-one environment.


You must have a 200-hour yoga teacher training certifi-cate prior to beginning this program. The training includes group instructional sessions plus one-on-one sessions with your mentor, Lucia, every month. This is a 16-month program that meets one weekend per month. The schedule was designed to accommodate those working full time and those who live outside of Myrtle Beach. Yoga in Common is located at 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, Myrtle Beach. Instructor Lucia is an E-RYT 500. Born in Uruguay and raised in Brazil, she speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English fluently. Lucia has been going to India for the past eight years to study yoga in the lineage of T. Krishnamachrya and his son, TKV Desikachar. She currently studies yoga with Robert Birnberg and yoga therapy with Menaka Desikachar. For more info, contact Jodi Geoghan at 312-806-5635, or call Yoga in Common at 843-839-9636, or visit YogaIn-Common.com.

Reach Your 2013 New Year’s Resolutions

Did you know that over 90 percent of people fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions? In fact, more than

80 percent fail before Jan. 20. Are your New Year’s resolu-tions to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise or make more money? Well, this year, you can finally achieve the success you want without struggling and fighting with an unmoti-vated mind. No more lost and forgotten hopes and dreams of watching another year go by without success. Motivation and mindset are the key factors to reaching almost any goal you can think of. This year is your year to be successful. Maximized Mind is holding group hypnosis sessions throughout the months of January and February to help you achieve your goals in 2013. This is your year to fi-nally be the person you have truly wanted to be for so long. You can finally say, "I did it!" Get yourself on track to being the best you by calling extreme success coach Mike Oglesbee at 843-957-6926 or visit MaximizedMind.com.

Unity Welcomes Visionary Author Diadra Price

Rev. Diadra Price will be at Unity Christ Church to unveil some of the most profound gifts of Spirit as recorded in

her new book, "The Book of Love-The Word Made Flesh." Price is a Unity minister and co-founder of Wings of Spirit Foundation. She is a foremost author on the subject of grace, and now reveals prophetic and circular vision of spirituality as presented in The Book of Love. This gentle and ethereal work takes the participant on a spiritual journey to unveil his or her “original design”—one’s unique meaning, purpose and mission in life merged with the universal Christ consciousness of peace, love and joy. Her books and seminars embrace subjects such as non-duality, trust, purpose, belief, grace and more. The works present a unique vernacular written from the voice of One-ness drawing forth infinite wisdom and love residing within the heart of each participant/reader. The schedule for Price at Unity is Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10 am to 4 pm, for the seminar and oneness blessing. On Sunday, Jan. 13, she will lead the 11 am service and follow at 1:30 pm for questions and answers. Love offerings are accepted. Unity Christ Church is at 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, in Surfside Beach. For more info, visit WingsOfSpirit.com and UnityMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 12.

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NIH Releases the Results of TACT Trial for Chelation TherapyThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released the results of TACT (Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy), a clinical study that began in 2003. Chelation is a chemical process used to bind molecules, such as metals or minerals, so that they can be removed from the body. In medicine, chelation has been scientifically proven to rid the body of excess or toxic metals. For example, a person who has lead poisoning may be given chelation therapy in order to bind and remove lead from the body before it can cause damage. A variation of that therapy has been used to treat coronary heat disease (CHD) to remove artery-blocking plaques. The intravenous disodium EDTA therapy for CHD has been controversial and untested, and not medically approved. This TACT trial was intended to provide answers. The results of this 1,708-patient study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting Nov. 4 in Los Angeles. People participating in the trial receiving chelation therapy had fewer hospitalizations for angina, compared to the control group, and there were fewer deaths from heart attacks and strokes. The chelation patients also needed less bypass surgeries and angioplasties. The findings were especially positive for patients who suffered from diabetes. Chelation therapy reduced cardiac events by 18 percent for non-diabetic participants and 39 percent for diabetic pa-tients. Physicians conducting the study included university cardiologists and experienced chelation physicians. National Health Interview Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2007, found that 111,000 adults 18 years of age and older used chela-tion therapy as a form of complementary medicine in the previous 12 months. For more info, visit NHLBI.NIH.gov/news/press-releas-es/ and select the Nov 4 item.

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Red Meat Raises a Red FlagSteak is still one of America’s favorite meals,

but regular consumption of red meat products comes at a high cost for health. In a recent large study, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found red meat to be causally associated with mortality, including from cardiovas-cular disease and cancer. Senior author Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH, and his team observed 37,698 men from the HSPH Health Professionals Follow-Up Study for up to 22 years and 83,644 women from the National Institutes of Health Nurses’ Health Study for up to 28 years, all of whom were free of cardio-vascular disease (CVD) and cancer at the beginning of the study. The researchers assessed diets via questionnaires every four years and docu-mented a combined 23,926 deaths in the two studies, of which 5,910 were from CVD and 9,464 from cancer. Their evaluation revealed that one daily serving of unprocessed red meat (about the size of a deck of cards) was associated with a 13 percent increased risk of earlier mortality, and one daily serving of processed red meat (one hot dog or two slices of bacon) with a 20 percent increased risk. Red meat and related products contain heme (meat-based) iron, saturated fat, sodium and nitrites, as well as carcinogens formed during cooking. The research-ers recommend turning to healthier protein sources instead, like fish, poultry, nuts, legumes and whole grains.

Black Pepper Fights FatA simple, widely available spice and kitchen staple may help us trim

our waistlines. New research published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry gives the nod to black pepper. The study provides evidence of a long-sought explanation for the beneficial, fat-fighting effects of the common seasoning. Piper-ine, the pungent-tasting substance that gives black pepper its character-istic taste, helps block the formation of new fat cells.

Wisdom from WaterSimply drinking a glass of water can prompt better choices

at the dinner table, concludes new research by T. Bettina Cornwell, PhD, of the University of Oregon, and Anna R. McAlister, PhD, of Michigan State University. In separate studies, young adults and children were tested according to their food and beverage choices. When the participants were served a soda, they selected foods that tended to be more salty and calorie-dense. However, when the provided beverage was water, participants ate more raw vegetables.


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Functional Training Protects Against FallsSeniors that

integrate strength and balance train-ing into every-day activities experience nearly one-third fewer falls, accord-ing to a new study published online by BMJ (formerly British Medical Journal). A team of researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, designed and tested the Lifestyle Integrated Functional Exercise program to reduce the risk of falls in people over 70. For example, a prescribed activity for improv-ing balance was to stand on one leg while working, and for strength training, squatting to close a drawer. The study found that the average rate of falls per year for those in the program was 1.66, compared with 2.28 in a control group.

Keep Tabs on Radiation Exposure

The cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation used in medical diagnostic

tests from dental and chest X-rays, mam-mograms, heart health exams and other procedures adds up, often reaching or surpassing the recommended lifetime limit of 100 milliSieverts (mSv) set by the American College of Radiology, accord-ing to a recent Harvard Medical School advisory. Among the tests that emit ionizing

radiation are computerized tomography (CT scans), cardiac catheterizations, coronary CT angiograms, cardiac calcium scoring and some types of stress tests. Heart tests that pose no radiation risk include electrocardiography, echocardiography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. Warren Manning, chief of noninvasive cardiac im-aging and testing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, and a Harvard Medical School professor, advises: “One or two CT scans over a lifetime is appropriate. But if you have a condition that requires repeated monitoring, a test that does not expose you to ionizing radiation may be preferred.” Many radiologists take precautions to minimize clients’ radiation exposure, such as performing cardiac CT scans with one-sixth the conventional radiation dose.


Supplementation Cuts Colon Cancer RiskA diet enhanced with multivitamin and

mineral supplements may dramatically lower the risk of developing precancerous colon cancer lesions, according to research published in the Canadian Journal of Physiol-ogy and Pharmacology. Nearly 150,000 men and women in the United States are diagnosed with this second-most common form of cancer each year. In the study, rats were fed a high-fat (20 percent) diet for 32 weeks. Those fed a high-fat, low-fiber diet and also exposed to a carcinogen, developed precancer-ous lesions of the colon. The animals that underwent a similar diet and treatment, but also received daily vitamin and mineral supplements, showed an 84 percent reduction in the formation of precancerous lesions and did not develop tumors.

a gmo-Free grocerY listAccording to a recent article pub-

lished in Green American maga-zine, 93 percent of Americans believe that genetically modified foods should be labeled. However, only USDA-cer-tified organic products cannot inten-tionally contain genetically modified organisms (GMO), so identifying GMO foods and products in a typical US grocery store is difficult. The fol-lowing information can help. The US Department of Agri-culture (USDA) confirms that large percentages of the nation’s crops were genetically modified in 2011: 94 percent of conventional soy and soy products; 90 percent of cottonseed, a common ingredient in margarine, salad dressings and oils; and 88 per-cent of corn, contained in breakfast cereals, corn flour products such as chips and tortillas, high-fructose corn syrup, soups and condiments. More than 90 percent of the US canola crop also is now genetically modified. The Independent, one of Eng-land’s leading newspapers, reported in 1999 that the artificial sweetener aspartame has been made with geneti-cally modified bacteria since 1965. Aspartame, inconclusively linked with numerous health risks, is present in more than 6,000 products, includ-ing diet sodas. Two other ubiquitous artificial sweeteners, Nutrasweet and Equal, also contain aspartame. The USDA further lists 95 per-cent of the 2009 US sugar beet crop, used to produce conventional sugar, as genetically modified. Non-GMO alternative sweeteners include pure cane sugar and honey from organic farms.

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Cut AbuseGovernment Steps in to Curb GreenwashingThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued updated green marketing guidelines intended to stop advertisers from making deceptive or unqualified claims about products being environmentally ben-eficial or eco-friendly, called “greenwashing”. The FTC said that few products deliver the far-reaching environmental benefits that consumers associate with such claims, and they are nearly impossible to substantiate. The revision is the first since 1998, when phrases like “carbon footprint” and “renewable energy” were relatively new. Using input from consumers and in-dustry groups, new sections address the use of carbon offsets, “green” certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable materials claims. Marketers are

warned not to make broad, unqualified assertions that their products are environ-mentally benign or eco-friendly. Arthur Weissman, president and CEO of Green Seal Inc., a nonprofit envi-ronmental certification organization based in Washington, DC, says, “We hope that there will be enforcement to help rid the marketplace of the many less-than-credible seals and greenwashing that exist.” The new guidelines are not rules or regulations, but general principles that describe the types of environmental claims the FTC may find deceptive. They do not address use of the terms “sustainable,” “natural” and “organic.”

Source: The Christian Science Monitor.

Dirty PoolGreat Lakes Under Siege by Global WarmingDon Scavia, director of the University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute, stated in a regional leaders’ conference that climate change is aggravating the effects of devastating algae blooms in the Great Lakes by increasing the intensity of spring rains that wash phosphorus into the water. Rampant algae levels degrade water quality because as algae decompose, oxygen levels can drop low enough to kill fish. After the United States and Canada signed the initial Great Lakes Water Qual-ity Agreement in 1972, many local governments banned detergents containing phosphorus and the algae problem faded, but it has returned in the past decade. Analysts note that while the practice of planting crops without plowing the ground may help prevent erosion, it leaves high concentrations of fertilizer phosphorus in the up-per layers of soil, where it easily runs off into waterways. A task force of academic and government experts has recommended more than 50 helpful practices, including providing funding and technical assistance for phospho-rus reduction projects; authorizing state regulators to require pollution reduction measures in stressed water-sheds; and working with farmers and equipment manufacturers to develop fertilizer application methods that avoid runoff.

Source: EarthKnowledge.net.


People PowerModified Bicycles Recycle Electronic WasteHarvard graduate Rachel Field, 22, has invented the Bicyclean device, a con-tender for an international James Dyson Award recognizing the next genera-tion of design engineers. The Bicyclean helps people in Third World countries separate valuable recyclable materials from the mountains of refrigerators, computers, cell phones and other electronic e-waste dumped in their “backyards” by richer nations. She aims to show that the needlessly harmful process can be made healthier, using simple bicycle technology that can be implemented virtually anywhere. Her solution is to stand up a bike in the normal position, but with the back wheel removed and replaced with an enclosed, pedal-powered, grinder-and-separation system. Pushing bits of circuit board down an attached chute onto a grinding mill of coarse cement ejects crushed e-waste fragments. Magnets collect the ferrous metals, and a battery-powered electromagnetic cur-rent pushes away non-ferrous metals. The device is more sustainable, plus it deposits and emits much less pollution into nearby waterways and air than other methods.

Zapped TapUV Light Cleans The Big Apple’s Water Supply

New York City has opened the world’s largest water disinfection plant, using ultraviolet (UV) light as a sanitizing agent to eliminate cryptosporidium, giardia and other pathogenic micro-organisms that can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea and more serious ail-ments. Fifty-six massive UV units will neutralize waterborne pathogens in all drinking water derived from the city’s major sources. The Catskill and the Delaware water supply systems, completed in 1927 and 1967, respectively, provide

about 90 percent of the city’s water. The facility will process up to 9 billion liters daily, adding a second layer of sanitation to the city’s traditional chlorine treatment. While cryptosporidium is highly resistant to chlorine, UV has proved effective at controlling the parasite. Adenovirus is resistant to UV disinfection, but can be killed using chlorine. The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that if unfiltered surface water treatment systems don’t filter drinking water, another barrier for microorgan-isms besides chlorine treatment needs to be installed. The alternative to UV would have been to build a much more expensive filtration facility that passes drinking water through a series of porous materials, such as layers of sand, gravel and char-coal to remove chemicals, hazardous materials and toxins.

Source: Scientific American.

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Supplements Versus Pharmaceutical DrugsNatural health practitioners report that their clients tend to mentally group pharmaceuticals and supplements to-gether. However, pharmaceutical drugs are typically synthetic, single-action chemicals that target one body system or organ, causing it to alter its function;

they mask symptoms, but do not cure disease. On the other hand, the goal of vitamins, minerals and plant-derived supplements is to provide nutrients to help a troubled body system by sup-porting health and healing. Some confusion occurs because many pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturers take advantage of peo-ple’s desire for a one-bullet solution, which rarely exists in either source. Stephen Lawson, administrative of-ficer of the Linus Pauling Institute, at Oregon State University, maintains: “Lumping together items like vitamins, minerals and botanicals, each of which can have profoundly different physi-cal profiles and effects on the body, is dangerous and misleading.”

Who Needs Supplements?Everyone can benefit from taking the right supplements to address specific health needs. Numerous studies attest that many diseases, especially in older adults, are caused by a deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals. For example, pernicious anemia, common in adults over the age of 60, is due to a long-term deficiency of vitamin B12. The condition often proved fatal until researchers discovered that taking such supplements could effectively treat it. Another common nutritional deficiency disease among aging adults is osteoporosis, a loss of bone minerals that often leads to fractures. Its primary cause is chronic deficiencies in cal-cium and vitamin D levels. The latter is crucial for absorbing calcium—a primary mineral for building bone. According to the National Institutes of


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Choosing Helpful SupplementsDetermining which supplements can best meet individual needs requires sound information. First, determine if a perceived condition could be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, and then identify the best dosage. It is also vital to know how a supplement might interact with any current medications. Most vitamin and mineral supple-

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Raw Food Diets for Petsweighing the Pros and cons

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dog and cat owners are reading pet food labels more closely these days to evaluate ingredients and their sources. American pet food companies may out-source to foreign manu-facturers, sometimes with disastrous results. Various brands of dry dog food (kibble) and treats have been recalled for melamine contamination or other problems—even brands manufactured here have been recalled for salmo-nella contamination. To ensure that what we’re serving our dogs contains a proper balance of protein, vitamins and minerals for over-all health, the Dog Food Advisor rates dog foods and treats by brand name, explains the ingredients, including byproducts not fit for human consump-tion, and recommends the best options. Owners can sign up for emails about recalls and other alerts at DogFoodAd-visor.com. Other reasons to read labels include potential allergic reactions to foods, especially chicken and corn, common ingredients in kibble. The educational website notes, “Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain of only modest nutritional value to a dog.”

Homemade MealsTo have more control over what the family dog or cat eats, many own-ers turn to home-cooked meals, but know-how is key. “A big risk with home-prepared diets is that they are almost always nutritionally inadequate for long-term feeding, even when using published recipes,” advises Dr. Brennen McKenzie, president of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association. “Consult a board-certified nutritionist for the unique nutritional needs of the pet, based on age, breed, health condi-tion and other factors. Don’t substitute ingredients.” Cooking for pets can be time-consuming. Some owners have found dehydrated foods like those from The Honest Kitchen, made in the United States using human food-grade ingre-dients, both cost-effective and easy to prepare. While the purchase price

can be higher than other options, the food rapidly rehydrates to four times its original weight by adding warm water. A meatless variety allows owners to add their choice of raw meat, meaty bones or cooked meat and can be suitable for sensitive dogs, raw feeders and dogs that need a unique protein source. “Dehydrated foods are also a good way for a squeamish owner to start a raw diet for their dog,” remarks Dr. Laurie Coger, an associate vet-erinarian at the Bloomingrove Vet-erinary Hospital, in Rensselaer, NY, who also offers consultations through TheHonestKitchen.com. Coger sug-gests, “First, determine what a dog or cat needs in his diet, then transition gradually from kibble to a cooked or raw diet. Cats may resist change,

while dogs can be more flex-ible.” Pet food maker Steve’s Real Food is another op-

tion as it does not use lamb, pork or venison. Each poses a greater risk of carrying toxo-plasmosis, a parasitic disease that can be passed on to pets, especially cats. “If you decide to

incorporate raw foods, find a wholesale meat supplier so you can buy in bulk. You’ll need a freezer to take full advantage,” suggests Coger. “Feeding raw is not an all-or-nothing proposition, so mix and match. Cook when you have time, feed raw several days a week and use high-quality dehy-drated or dry food when traveling.” Dr. Cathy Alinovi, owner of Hoof Stock Veterinary Service, in Pine Vil-lage, IN, found that switching to a raw diet solved an itching problem with her mixed-breed dog. She reports: “Eighty percent of the reasons my clients bring their pets to me are cured by changing to better food.” Alinovi points out two drawbacks of serving raw food: “You can’t leave it out all day and it can be a challenge to transport home on a hot day.” But she’s found that the benefits are many. “Dog and cat furs shine and shed less; even their behavior improves.” Dog owners


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To handle raw meat and bones safely, follow the same guidelines as when cooking for family members. When shopping, keep meat, sea-food and poultry separate from other foods—double-bag them to keep juices contained. In the fridge, store meat products in sealable containers on the lowest shelf, so that potential drips won’t touch other foods. Fridge temp should be 40° Fahrenheit or lower. Use one cutting board for meats and another for produce. Wash hands before and after handling meat. Sanitize countertops, wooden cutting boards and knives with white distilled vinegar (5 percent), undi-luted, heated to 130° F and left on the surface for one minute; then dry with a recycled-paper towel or air dry. It will kill 99 percent of germs. Plastic cutting boards go in the dishwasher.

Deep clean wooden boards by scrubbing with natural coarse salt and lemon juice (the second half of the lemon face works as a scrubber); rinse with hot water and dry upright. Keep wood from drying out by periodi-cally applying beeswax or walnut or almond oil. Refrigerate or discard any uneat-en food, wash dog bowls after every feeding with soap and hot water, and then let air dry or wipe with a recy-clable paper towel. Sponges hoard germs. If used, sanitize them in the microwave at least every other day. Make sure the sponge is wet, not dry. Two minutes will kill 99 percent of most disease-causing germs. Let it cool before handling.

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safe Pet Food Prepalso note cleaner teeth, with no tartar buildup, cutting down on trips to the vet.

Not Everyone AgreesFeeding a raw food diet is not without controversy. The American Veterinary Medical Association voted last sum-mer to advise veterinarians to rec-ommend clients against feeding raw meats and bones to pets. Pet Partners, formerly known as the Delta Soci-ety, which registers pets as therapy animals, has instituted a policy that states: “Animals may not be fed a raw protein diet. Animals previously fed [such] a diet must be off it for at least four weeks before registering them.” (See PetPartners.org/rawdiet.) Deciding which foods to feed our pets requires extra research and meal preparation time, as well as money, but motivated owners like the results they see in their pet’s health.

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by kathleen barnes

All of us have heard the admoni-tion: “Eat lots of veggies and exercise daily and you’ll live a

long, healthy life.” There’s no question this advice is sound, but what about other helpfully healthy lifestyle adjustments we can make? Experts attest that doing easy things, such as going braless, walk-ing barefoot or using a plug-in model instead of a cordless phone can all support wellness. Results range from stress relief to prevention of cancer, heart disease and other ailments often associated with aging. “Making some of the simplest changes can have far-reaching posi-tive effects on your health,” contends Frank King, a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathic medicine, presi-dent of King Bio Natural Medicine, in Asheville, NC, and author of The Healing Revolution. “When we consider the huge negative effects shadowing the field of prescription drugs, it is just good sense to try things foundational to our health that

are natural, inexpensive, effective and free of problematic side effects.”

Muscle Testing “The human body is an excellent lie detector. It is the world’s most sophisticated laboratory, with more wisdom than all medical professionals put together,” says King. His favorite technique is to tap into the body’s vast wisdom using applied kinesiology, or muscle testing. “The principal is simple. When you are telling a truth or when something is good for the body, whether you are conscious of it or not, your body loosens up. When you are telling a lie or the body is rejecting something, your body tightens.” Many wholistic practitioners use applied kinesiology as a diagnostic tool. An easy way to use muscle testing at home is to bend forward, fingers stretching toward the toes. Set a base-line truth by saying out loud, “My name is _______,” and notice the length of the stretch. Then utter an untruth, like call-

ing yourself by a different name. Most people will find their range of motion is noticeably limited in the event of an untruth or something else that is not helpful. A practical solution: Apply this technique in making any choice re-lated to personal health.

Control Electronic PollutionTurn away from using cordless phones and turn off the Wi-Fi. Keep cell phones out of pockets and purses. Move the TV out of the bedroom. These devices emit enormous amounts of radiation, disturb-ing our sleep patterns, thickening our blood and causing inflammation and a number of associated diseases, accord-ing to Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist and co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. Recent findings of Sinatra’s research team at the University of California-Irvine, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complemen-tary Medicine, confirm that physical contact with the Earth naturally thins blood. “Grounding appears to be one of the simplest and yet most profound interventions for helping reduce car-diovascular risk and cardiovascular events,” the researchers concluded. A recent study of animals by the Bioelectromagnetics Laboratory at Zhejiang University School of Medi-cine-Hangzhou, in China, shows that exposure to radio and electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) like those found in cell phones can alter some genes. An Indian study by the Bioelectromag-netic Laboratory at Jawaharlal Nehru University-New Delhi suggests that EMF exposure increases the produc-tion of free radicals in animal brains, which can lead to inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other serious diseases. Swiss research published in the journal Somnologie by University of Bern scientists shows a clear con-nection between radio frequencies (RF) and sleep disturbances. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) admits a possible link between extensive cell phone use and exposure to RF waves and brain cancer. Sinatra calls Wi-Fi signals “the


new coronary risk factor” and warns, “Be aware that if you are on a com-puter at home on Wi-Fi, that is toxic to your body.” A practical solution: Use an ethernet cable to connect comput-ers rather than wireless; switch to an old-fashioned plug-in phone with a handset attached; and stay three feet away from cell phones—never wear them. Sinatra says his research shows that men that put a cell phone in a pocket experi-ence a reduction in testoster-one within four hours.

Change FootwearIn addition to unplugging from potentially harmful devices, Sinatra recommends plugging into Earth’s healing ener-gies. “Our ancestors walked barefoot and slept on the ground. They were con-nected to Earth’s electri-cal energies that kept them balanced and healthy,” explains the

co-author of Earthing. New research from the University of California-Irvine published in the Journal of Environment and Public Health explains how modern lifestyles tend to separate us from the heal-ing electrical energies of the Earth. Because we rarely walk barefoot or sleep on the ground and most people wear rubber-soled shoes that break the

currents, few are benefitting from this wealth of easily accessed

healing energies that benefit the heart, brain, muscles and nervous and immune systems. “Practically no one has the slightest notion

of an electrical or energetic connection between his or her

body and the Earth,” explains Sinatra. “The ground provides a

subtle electric signal that governs the intricate mechanisms that help maintain health and make our bod-ies work, just like plugging a light into a power socket.” Taken together, the research points to many health benefits

gained by staying connected with our home planet, which Sinatra reports in Earthing, including reduced inflamma-tion, relief from chronic pain muscle tension and headaches, lower blood pressure and tempered hormonal swings. As a practical solution, Sinatra prescribes taking a little “vitamin G” (for grounding) every day: Walk bare-foot as much as possible. Sit or lie on the ground with as much skin as pos-sible in contact with living things such as grass, trees, pine needles or earth. During the winter, touch grounded electrical outlets or metal plumbing pipes. Also, wear comfortable, leather-soled shoes without socks indoors and out, because leather is an excellent conductor of Earth’s energies.

Ditch the Bra“Breast cancer is caused by bras,” medical anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer states unequivocally. He is co-author of Dressed to Kill, with Soma Grismaijer, and director of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease, in Pahoa, HI.


“Bras are designed to change the shape of a woman’s breasts to a cultur-ally approved image,” remarks Singer. “But bras also create a pressure band between the breast and the lymph nodes, causing inflammation and swell-ing, and causing lymph to back up, restricting the body’s natural detoxifica-tion system.” “Cancer-causing toxins are delivered to the breast tissue by the bloodstream and are kept there by the bra,” he explains, likening the toxins to bullets. “The bra holds them in place, pointed directly at the breasts.” Singer’s research, conducted in the early 1990s, showed that women who wore bras 24/7 had a breast can-cer risk 125 times that of women who never wore bras. Yet Singer’s findings have been largely dismissed by the medical community, and bra manufac-turers still offer few wire-free styles. A Harvard School of Public Health study, published in the Euro-pean Journal of Cancer Care in 1991, also discovered that bra-free women had a lower rate of breast cancer. Because the results were not central to the focus of the university’s research at the time, there’s been no follow-up. A practical solution: Wear a bra as little as possible. If it is sometimes necessary, wear one without wires, and engage in regular breast massage. This can be enjoyable and is an ideal partner activity.

Hum OftenAnother Singer assertion is that sim-ply humming “mmmmmmmmm” a couple of minutes a day can stimulate the thyroid and increase the produc-tion of thyroid hormones of those with an underactive thyroid. The butterfly-shaped gland wraps around the larynx, or voice box, which Singer contends is part of nature’s elegant design, meant to be stimulated by sound. The Cleveland Clinic reports that 10 percent of the US population age 65 and over suffers from hypothy-roidism, with the rate in the general population between 1 and 2 percent. The condition is a special problem for women encountering perimenopause or menopause, when hormone levels

Ditch Antiperspirant Along with the Bra

Most commercial antiperspirant deodorants contain aluminum com-pounds, which have estrogen-like properties. Because estrogen imbal-ances can promote the growth of breast cancer tissue, aluminum may have the same effect when absorbed through the skin.

Source: National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health.

can fluctuate wildly. “The medical community has considered the effect of the thyroid on the voice but not the vibratory effect of vocalization on thyroid function,” says Singer. “It stands to reason that humming, singing or quietly talking is preferred to the overstimulation of shouting or yelling.”

Adopt a Pet“Animals are among our best teach-ers,” says Dr. Carol Roberts, the author of Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense, who teaches wholis-tic care at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine. “Animal companions give us so much more than they ask for and live in a state of unconditional, open-hearted love.” Roberts notes numerous stud-ies that show the simple presence of a loving animal can lower our blood pressure and slow the heart rate. A CDC heart study, for example, showed subjects that had owned a cat at any time were 40 percent less likely to die of a heart attack. Japanese researchers from Azabu University, in Kanagawa-ken, found that dog owners experienced a spike in oxytocin—a neurotransmit-ter that helps us cope with stress—by simply meeting their pet’s gaze. While people widely recognize that walking the dog is great exercise, other loving inter-actions with our pets support happiness and health, as well.

Exercise Artistic SkillsGiving oneself artistic license is also healthy, advises Roberts. “Just bring a little beauty into your life, whether it’s choosing which clothing and ac-cessories to wear, arranging a vase of


Simple Stress Relief Resets Brain Function

Using the index fingers, find two small knobs, usually about an inch above the midpoint of the eyebrows, known as the neurovascular reflex points. Rest fingers very lightly on these points until a pulse is felt. It may take several minutes. Be patient. Mentally review a current stressor using all the senses; see, feel, smell, hear and taste it.

Source: Dr. Frank King, president, King Bio Natural Medicine, Asheville, NC.

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Health experts agree that many foods can play multiple roles in weight loss.

Starting in the 1970s, natural foods advocate and journalist Kathleen Barnes, of Brevard,

NC, avidly practiced vegetarianism, yet through the years she still gained weight. Searching for answers, she shared her findings in an array of books that include 8 Weeks to Vi-brant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women (co-authored with Dr. Hyla Cass) and Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. “When I at last learned which key foods to add to my diet, I lost 100 pounds—and kept them off,” says Barnes. Burn fat. Foods with thermogenic properties help heat up the body and may help burn fat. “You feel a flush when you eat or drink them,” Barnes notes. Chili peppers, curry powder, horseradish, mustard, garlic, onion, wasabi, ginger, black pepper and radishes are especially good choices in cold weather, when we want to feel warm anyway. The intense flavors delivered by such foods help us to practice the principle of portion control, Chester Ku-Lea, a health and nutrition consul-tant in Vancouver, British Columbia, says: “Adding these foods to dishes generates a higher rate of caloric burn, and their powerful flavors prompt

people to eat far less than they nor-mally would. Plus, red, cayenne and jalapeño peppers, hot sauces and any other spicy foods are all very low in calories.” Enhance mood. We don’t want to feel hungry or deprived when trying to lose weight. The protein in turkey, chicken and cold-water fish, like salmon and mackerel, helps us feel more satisfied and on top of things. Barnes also suggests eating low-fat cottage cheese, avocado, wheat germ, whole-grain crackers and bananas to help increase serotonin levels and feelings of well-being. “When you crave something sweet or feel like you’re crashing mid-afternoon, that’s the time to eat a small amount of these foods to get you back on track,” she advises. Julia Ross, author of The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure, agrees. This Mill Valley, CA, nutritional psychothera-pist recommends complex carbohy-drates, such as whole grains, to keep us on an even keel during weight loss. “This means pushing away the leftover cake and eating sensible carbs to stimu-late serotonin,” she says. Promote digestion. The fiber in fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains helps move things along in the digestive system, making our bodies

work more efficiently. Barnes favors drinking peppermint and other herbal teas and incorporating sage, dill, oreg-ano and other herbs in savory dishes to aid digestion. According to a recent University of Illinois study, soluble fiber found in oat bran, fruits, vegetables and nuts not only facilitates digestion, but also supports the immune system. Profes-sor Gregory Freund, who teaches at the university’s medical school in Cham-paign, explains, “Soluble fiber changes the personality of immune cells—they go from being pro-inflammatory, angry cells to anti-inflammatory, healing cells that help us recover faster from infec-tion.” Feel full. Hunger pangs can derail anyone’s best efforts to eat better. Barnes learned that liquids, including up to two quarts of water a day, help retain a satisfied feeling. In cooler months, she makes soups that incor-porate leafy green vegetables, onion, garlic, chili peppers and herbs. An apple a day might keep the doctor away—and help in other ways, as well. “Apples have a high water content and are packed with fiber, two factors that leave you satiated,” says Keren Gilbert, a registered dietitian and founder of Decision Nutrition, in Great Neck, NY. “For a tasty protein-


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packed snack, top apple slices with natural almond butter.” Accept treats. Leaving room for a treat, like a piece of fine chocolate, can leave us feeling satisfied rather than stuffed, says Katherine Harvey, a registered dietitian in Kansas City, MO. Indulging in a little sweet treat from time to time reinforces the perception that eating right can be simple and pleasurable, says Barnes. In cold months, she likes to bake apples sweetened with Stevia and cinnamon, or poach pears in fruit juice and spices. She might break open a pomegranate and slowly munch each ruby-colored seed, or stop at a coffee shop to sip a latte made with low-fat milk. Barnes’ evolved natural foods strat-egy has helped her maintain a desirable weight for many years now. “Sustain-able weight loss involves sustainable eating,” she says, “finding healthy foods that we can enjoy for the rest of our lives.”

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STAND UP AND MOVE!How to Sizzle, Not Fizzle

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As millions of Americans ponder

quitting newly launched fitness resolutions after finding it tough to squeeze in toning workouts or sweat off a few extra pounds, research-ers implore: Don’t give up. Just pump out 20 minutes a day of any kind of exercise—take a brisk walk, jog, lift weights—and stop sitting so much. Results can bring a healthier, more youthful feeling of well-being, akin to what explorer Juan Ponce de León sought in the Americas long ago. In a recently completed study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers followed up with more than 18,000 middle-aged men and women that had been tested an average of 26 years earlier for cardio-respiratory fitness via a treadmill test. They compared those results with the individuals’ current Medicare data at the Cooper Institute Clinic, in Dallas, TX. “We found those who were fitter had a much lower rate of heart failure, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, certain kinds of colon cancer and coronary artery disease,” says co-author Dr. Benjamin Willis. “Fit people that did become ill did so at a much

later age than their non-fit counterparts. They were able to enjoy a healthier life longer.” Researchers found that for every higher MET fitness level (stan-dard metabolic equiva-lent, a unit for measur-ing fitness related to the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity), the risk of chronic disease decreased by about 6 percent. “So those that can raise their fitness levels by three METs

have an estimated 18 to 20 percent reduced risk of developing a chronic disease,” Willis explains. The take-away message is, “Just move,” says study co-author Dr. Laura DeFina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rec-ommends investing in a weekly total of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigor-ous exercise, either of which can be broken down into two or three 10-min-ute increments a day, DeFina confirms. As simple as it sounds, few people are doing it, something New York Times fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds underscores in her recent book, The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. “Most of us sit an average of eight hours a day, whether it’s at a desk or in front of a television,” Reynolds says. “The human

body was not meant to be sedentary.” More than three-quarters of Americans are not meeting exercise recommen-dations, with one-quarter remaining completely sedentary, the CDC reports. Breaking this cycle does not need to be difficult, Reynolds notes. “You get the benefits from just moving. Start by standing up more and moving around in your office.” Reynolds, who hops on one foot while brushing her teeth and reads standing up using a music stand, says studies have shown that bad things happen to bodies that sit for long stints, even those that start each day with an hour of exercise, and good things happen to bodies that stand often, even if it’s just for two minutes every half-hour. “For instance, when you stand, the big muscles in your legs and back contract, releasing enzymes that stabilize blood sugar,” Reynolds says, echoing findings of a study of more than 120,000 men and women published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The re-searchers found that the combination of both sitting more and being less physically active was associated with a significant increase in accelerated death rate, particularly in women, at 94 percent, as well as men, at 48 percent. As Reynolds’ book title suggests, the majority of health benefits are de-rived from the first 20 minutes of ex-ercise and begin to flatten out after 30 minutes or so. Dr. Carl Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the Ochsner Medical Center, in New Orleans, points out that this timeframe supports general health. He and Reynolds agree that to reach specific goals, such as increased running speed or dramatic weight loss, moderate levels won’t do the trick, so do more, if possible. The most vital message, experts agree, is to do something every day, consistently. Willis observes: “The ef-fects can quickly reverse if you stop.”

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GMO Truths and Consequences

Health and Safety Are Question Marks

by melinda hemmelgarn

The food industry tells consumers that genetically engineered foods are safe. On university campuses, agriculture students learn that such geneti-cally modified organisms (GMO) are both safe and necessary to feed the

world. The Council for Biotechnology Information, a biotech industry-support-ed nonprofit, even created a coloring book to teach children about the many benefits of GMO crops, including improved nutrition. Most GMO crops have been genetically engineered to withstand spraying with herbicides, such as Monsanto’s Roundup-Ready soybeans, or to produce their own pesticides, such as “Bt” corn and cotton. Bill Freese, a science policy analyst at the nonprofit Center for Food Safety, warns us to be leery of simplistic claims that don’t take into account unintended consequences. For example, he points out that, “GMO crops have nothing to do with feeding the world, because almost all genetically engineered crops are corn and soybeans... used

to feed livestock in rich countries, or to feed automobiles.” Approximately 40 percent of corn currently is used to make ethanol. Freese adds, “They don’t increase yields and they don’t increase nutri-tion.” But GMO crops have led to a staggering increase in herbicide use, putting both farmers and consumers at greater risk for exposure to these toxins and related diseases, according to the Center for Food Safety. So the question is: Are GMOs the panacea industry wants us to believe, or are they contributing to chronic disease? Here are three claims commonly heard about GMOs, gener-ally made by the biotechnology indus-try and their funded researchers.

Claim: GMOs are safe.

Fact Check: Little research exists on the long-term effects of consuming GMO foods. According to Douglas Gurian-Sherman, a senior scientist with the Union of Concerned Scientists, safety assessments have left us with significant uncertainties about whether GMO food is safe or not. However, concerns voiced by the Center for Food Safety revolve around potential aller-gens and toxins from both herbicide and pesticide residues and new genetic material. New research from the European Union published in Food and Chemical Toxicology adds to growing concerns about the risks. Researchers discovered that rats fed GMO corn and drinking water containing Roundup herbicide experienced negative health effects during their two-year lifespan, including mammary tumors and disabled pituitary function in females, and liver and kid-ney damage in males. These outcomes were attributed to the endocrine-dis-rupting effects of Roundup, as well as the genetic makeup of the engineered corn. What makes this study unique and troubling is that it’s the longest such study period to date. Most studies funded and conducted by industry last just 90 days—not long enough to fully document potential harm. Michael Hansen, PhD, a senior


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scientist at Consumer Reports, states in a memo to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health, “Unlike all other developed countries, the US Food and Drug Administration does not require safety testing for GE [genetically engineered] plants.” Hansen explains: “In addition to the FDA not requiring any pre-market safety testing, there is virtually no indepen-dent safety testing of these crops in the United States, due to intellectual property rights. When farmers buy GE seed in the US, they invariably must sign a product steward-ship agreement that forbids them from giving such seeds to researchers.” Plus, “researchers must get permission from the biotech companies before they can do research, which means there is a paucity of independent research.” The good news is that last June, the AMA recommend-ed mandatory pre-market safety testing to better character-ize the potential harms of bioengineered foods.

Claim: GMO crops use fewer pesticides, and those used are safer than most others and break down quickly.

Fact Check: Roundup herbicide is increasingly sprayed on a growing number of herbicide-resistant GMO crops, including corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and most recently, alfalfa. By tracking the US Department of Agriculture’s pes-ticide use data, Charles Benbrook, research professor at the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, at Washington State University, discovered that herbicide-re-sistant crop technology led to a 527-million-pound increase in herbicide use in the United States between 1996 and 2011. With the growing presence of herbicide-resistant weeds, new GE forms of corn and soybeans have been developed to resist stronger and more dangerous herbicides, such as 2,4-D, one of the two ingredients in Agent Orange, a defoliant used in the Vietnam War. Benbrook projects that these new GMO crops could drive herbicide usage up by about another 50 percent. According to Warren Porter, PhD, a biologist and environmental toxicology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Theo Colborn, PhD, president of The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, glyphosate, the active chemical ingredient in Roundup, is an endocrine disruptor, meaning it interferes with hormone systems. Porter says we can expect higher levels of herbicide residues in GMO food crops. A report from the US Geologi-cal Survey (USGS) found that glyphosate is now commonly found in rain, streams and air during the growing season. “Though glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, we know very little about its long-term effects to the environment,” cautions Paul Capel, a USGS chemist. A Canadian study showing that the Bt toxins from GMO corn are showing up in umbilical cord blood and the blood of pregnant women is another concern. Monsanto claims Bt is harmless and will break down in our digestive tracts. But we have no way of knowing the effect of these toxins on developing fetuses, says Marcia Ishii-Eiteman,

PhD, a senior scientist with the Pesticide Action Network.

Claim: GMO labeling isn’t necessary.

Fact Check: Hansen believes that if there are unex-pected adverse health effects resulting from consuming GMO foods, a product label would allow people to begin connecting symptoms with foods consumed. Until there is consistent, national GMO food labeling, everyone is just dining in the dark.

Learn more and take action at JustLabelIt.org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a regis-tered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO ([email protected]). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.


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FRACKING WRECKS AMERICA’S BEDROCK

Clear and Present Dangersby sandra steingraber

Current environmental policies must be realigned to safe-guard our health, sustain planetary life-support systems and free us from dependence upon fossil fuels.

Under the misleading banner of clean and green, the global natu-ral gas rush is on, and nowhere

more so than in the United States. We are literally shattering America’s bed-rock to bring methane out of the Earth and consuming enormous quantities of precious fresh water to do so, without any clear knowledge of the health or environmental consequences. Due to economies of scale and required infra-structure, fracking is an all-or-nothing proposition, and each state decides its own fate. The Marcellus Shale forms a 600-mile-long basement foundation for communities spanning New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. As the largest natural gas deposit in the country, it has become ground-zero for high-volume, slickwater hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Many more states are equally vulnerable (see

GaslandTheMovie.com/map). In a two-to-200-foot-thick bed-rock layer up to a mile below Earth’s surface, the shale and its captured methane, uranium, mercury, arsenic and lead have remained locked in place for millions of years. Above it lie drinking water aquifers. Prior to the 21st century, capturing methane gas bubbles dispersed within such a horizontal formation, instead of a vertical well, was deemed uneco-nomical and labeled unrecoverable. Now, modern drills can bore down steel piping, some portions encased in cement, and direct pressure-packed explosions of up to 10,000 pounds per square inch of water, sand and chemi-cals into the rock, fracturing it. Next, hundreds of chemicals are injected to reduce friction (thus the term slickwa-ter) so that the fracking fluid can flow easily. The mixture includes acids, rust

and scale inhibitors and pesticides to kill microbes, plus sometimes gelling agents, petroleum distillates, glycol ethers, form aldehyde and toluene. The result is that gas flows back up the borehole along with 30 to 60 percent of the injected cocktail of water and chemicals. The rest is left be-hind. Fracking a gas well once requires 2 to 8 million gallons of fresh water, 10,000 to 40,000 gallons of chemicals and at least 1,000 diesel truck trips. Wells can be fracked multiple times before they run dry. Between 34,000 and 95,000 wells are envisioned for New York State alone, according to Cornell University Engi-neering Professor, Anthony Ingraffea, with 77,000 likely over the next 50 years. While New York residents are watching the result of fracking in other states and have elected a temporary moratorium on fracking, Pennsylvania has issued thousands of permits since 2004. Continued unknowns stir debate. Meanwhile, scientists across leading institutions are certain of five univer-sal impacts. First, fracking industrializ-es rural landscapes, clearing and frag-menting vital woodlands and wetlands. Second, fracking brings urban-style air pollution to the rural countryside. Third, accidents happen, necessitating the evacuation of surrounding com-munities. Fourth, fracking makes huge volumes of Earth’s limited fresh water disappear forever. Fifth, sooner or later, the gas will run out, while the environ-mental damage remains.

Known and Unknown DangersBeyond these certainties lie questions. Drilling proponents may claim that there have been no confirmed cases of drinking water contaminated by fracking. Yet in Pavillion, Wyoming, residents noticed a few years ago that their water was yellow, cloudy and oily, bubbled and smelled like chemi-cals. Some people felt sick. A joint investigation by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry found petrochemi-cals— including diesel fuel, benzene,


cyclohexane, methane, propane and ethane, plus traces of arsenic and a microbe-inhibiting pesticide—in 20 water wells. The EPA recommended that residents not drink their water. Turn-ing on a fan while showering to avoid possible methane explosions was also suggested. Fracking enjoys special exemp-tions from many regulations—the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Super-fund Act and National Environmental Policy Act—that govern other types of industrial activities. Fracking also gets a pass on federal right-to-know laws, because natural gas operations do not report their air and water emissions under the EPA Toxics Release Inven-tory. A special amendment to the 2005 Energy Policy Act grants fracking exclu-sion from the Safe Drinking Water Act, which authorizes the EPA to regulate all injection of toxic chemicals into the ground. Thus, a drilling company doesn’t have to disclose the formula-tion of its fracking fluids.

Eco-Horrors and EconomicsBiologist Theo Colborn and her re-search team at The Endocrine Disruptor

Exchange report that of the 353 chemi-cals tested as presumed ingredients of fracking fluid, 60 percent can harm the brain and nervous system, 40 percent are endocrine disrupters and one-third are both suspected carcinogens and developmental toxicants. What should we do with this lethal fluid—a million or more gal-lons with every wellhead? The trend, say gas industry service providers like Halliburton, is to recycle it, but flow-back water gets more poisonous with every reuse. At some point, this highly concentrated toxic liquid still has to be disposed of via designated under-ground wells or municipal sewage-treatment plants or else it’s clandes-tinely dumped. Then there’s the lure of fracking’s economics. In many cases, a home-owner can receive $5,000 per acre, plus 12 to 20 percent royalties, from leasing land to a gas company. The Marcellus Shale may be worth a trillion dollars and possibly provide enough natural gas to supply the nation’s consumption for six years, according to the US Energy Information Admin-istration’s most recent estimates. (It’s unknown how much gas is recoverable or how often wells may need to be refracked to stimulate production.) No study of the cumulative im-pact of fracking on public health or agriculture, including its full lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, has been conducted; it’s an economic gamble and a bona fide environmental crime.

A Community Speaks OutIn New York’s Tompkins County, 40 percent of the land acreage covering the Marcellus Shale is leased to gas drillers. Local feelings are mixed. Some people just wish the whole practice would go away. Some find fracking such a vile and preposterous idea that they don’t believe it will really hap-pen. Others, seeking personal gain or believing that it’s inevitable, plan to “ride the tiger,” hoping for greater future oversight. At a recent community meeting, candidates for mayor and the village board declared their unified opposi-tion to fracking. Soon afterward, at a

“Wherever Marcellus Shale natural gas

development has occurred in Pennsylvania, reports of poisoned water, sick kids and dead animals

have followed.”

~ Marcellus Protest, a Pennsylvania alliance to halt fracking operations

packed town meeting on fracking at the village library, someone noted that a nearby community had successfully turned away frack waste trucked in from Pennsylvania that was headed to an old well for disposal. An elderly man declared passionately, “We have to be ready to lie down in front of the trucks.”

Take a stand at Tinyurl.com/FrackMedia, Tinyurl.com/FrackingMap and Tinyurl.com/FrackAction (scroll to petitions).

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Biologist Sandra Steingraber, PhD, is the acclaimed author of Living Down-stream, now also a documentary film, and Having Faith, on the threat of environmental toxins to infant develop-ment. A visiting scholar at New York’s Ithaca College, she often testifies at hearings. She adapted this article from Raising Elijah: Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis, reprinted courtesy of Da Capo Press.

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DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1Anniversary Celebration w/Inlet Yoga. Holiday and 1st Anniversary Celebration with party and free classes for all. Perfect time to join in and try Yoga for the first time. Dec 31, Candlelight Yoga Class, with live music with Alva Anderson−7-8pm. New Year’s Eve Celebration with light refreshments and the opportunity to meet and greet other yogis. Henna tattoo artist, food, live music and other spe-cial events−8-10pm. New Years day, free classes all day: Breathe w/Maribeth MacKenzie−11am; Empower w/Mimi Rose−12:30pm; Transform w/ Lauren Davis−2pm. Membership and class special pricing all month. 637 D Bellamy Ave, Murrells Inlet, 843-655-6272, InletYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1Biggest Loser Contest Begins w/Linda at Inlet Nutrition−Make your New Year’s resolution by preregistering for the 12wk program. Metabolism Test included. $35 with wellness coaching in-cluded. Weekly prizes and payout week 12 to the biggest losers. Get healthy, Get Fit and call today. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Linda, 843-424-9586.

Gentle Yoga by Candlelight w/Karley Lott−6-7:15pm. Bring in the New Year with an indulgent, gentle flow of yoga postures emphasizing restora-tion, rejuvenation and quietude. Culminate with a guided Yoga Nidra meditation setting the intention for a mindful and contented 2013. Pre-register. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E MB. 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843 238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4How to Manifest Your Soulmate w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the International Healing Art Institute−6-8pm. Do powerful medita-tions to open the heart chakra and let the energy of Love be present in our energy field. Receive powerful visualization exercises to practice daily. Create an energy connection with soul mates, and more. $30 ($25 if pre-registered). Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

JANUARY 4-6Never Done Yoga Before Yoga Retreat in MB w/Jodi Geoghan. Perfect experience for those who are new to yoga. Enjoy the caring manner in which Chicago native Jodi will teach you a foundation so you can feel comfortable continuing your yoga journey in any yoga studio. Local rate $150. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. Register at MindfulDestina-tions.com or YogainCommon.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5And So It Is…Heal Your Life® Vision Board Workshop w/Kristi Thompson, Heal Your Life® instructor−10am-Noon. A fun-filled evening of visualization and creation. A guided visualization, exploring what you would like to attract in various areas of your life. Be coached on using your vision board, affirmations and visualizations to unfold the life you have been dreaming of. All supplies provided. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Are You an Earth Angel? w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−3-5pm. Do you feel like an alien? Do you have a passion and talent for healing, teaching, or helping others? Are you highly sensitive and abhor violence in any form? Then you may be an Earth Angel. You may find comfort, answers and guid-ance by determining your spiritual origins in this

fun & entertaining workshop. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Kirtan & Music w/Anahata Nicki Musick --7:30-9:30pm. A special evening of Kirtan and original music with Anahata, chantress and yoga teacher. Kirtan is an experience of the communion of sound when people gather into groups for chanting. Expe-rience joy in heart and mind with chant and songs of spirit. Prepay $10, $15 at door. Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr MB, 843-450-9402.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6Epiphany Service w/ Susan Boles - Unity Teacher, Spiritual Counselor−11am. Family Feast Potluck following service. Bring something to share and visit with community. Vegan & vegetarian ap-preciated. All are welcome. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Ascension–The New Beginning & the Power of You w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the International Healing Art Institute−2-4pm. Explore, create and journey towards personal Ascension and healing. Recognize triggers, and move past them to find how to work with Ascension symptoms and how to prepare for the Big Shift. Balance energy field with a few powerful DNA Activations and Ascension energy attunements. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Séance, Blessing & Community PotLuck−6-9pm. Margo & David are back for another round of bless-ing and channeling your deceased loved ones in a fun, upbeat, loving, positive and entertaining event. Bring your favorite appetizer. Paper dinnerware and beverages provided. Eat together from 6 to 6:40pm, then channeling starts at 6:45pm sharp in the Meeting Room. $25 and appetizer. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the International Healing Art Institute−6-8pm. To share love & support each other & to feel that we are together in the ascension. Galina is inviting you to share this sacred space. Bring a blanket & pillow. Love donation appreci-ated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8Unity Dinner and a Movie–5:30pm. Vegetarian dinner and 6:30 movie: Painting the Future, in-spired by the writings of Louise L. Hay. The film reveals how the thoughts we choose create the life we live. Suggested donation $10. RSVP by 1/16.

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Wed., Jan. 16th – Info: Charlene, 843-421-0035 or 843-238-8516. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

JANUARY 8-10Free Week for OLLI Classes. Sample Lifelong Learning classes, meet instructors and staff. Free lectures and demonstrations of courses and clubs. Discover cultural and wellness benefits of OLLI membership. Myrtle Beach Ed Ctr, 900 79th Ave N, Jan 8, 843-349-2767; Waccamaw Higher Ed Ctr, 160 Willbrook Blvd., Litchfield, Jan 9, 843-349-6584; Foundation Ctr in Conway, 2431 U.S. 501 E, Jan 10, 843-349-5002 Info: Coastal.edu/olli.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9Weight Loss Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Ogles-bee, Advanced Hypnotist and NLP Master Practitioner−5:30-7pm. Designed to help you lose stubborn weight, seminar will teach you the key factors to transform you into a thinner bolder better you. Gain control of your weight and live a healthy lifestyle naturally and easily. Recognized in over 167 countries. $65. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Pre register at 843-957-6926, [email protected], MaximizedMind.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Learn to Read Tarot & Angel Cards w/Sandra J Walter, Intuitive Healer & Certified Hypnother-apist–7-9pm. Tarot Cards tell a story and convey messages by angels and others. Learn basic skills to interpret these decks, and how to apply intuition to help yourself and others. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

JANUARY 11-13Divine Flight: An AcroYoga™ Weekend Re-treat w/Joe Yonek. Expert from Chicago teaches program of acrobatics, dance, yoga asana and a yogic consciousness at a level that is accessible to any student. Classes fill quickly. Instructors are dynamic and personable. Local rate $150. Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. Register at MindfulDestinations.com or YogainCommon.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12The Book of Love Workshop w/Diadra Price, Unity Minister, God Scribe and Oneness Blessing Trainer–10am-4pm. Seminar embraces non-duality, trust, purpose, belief, grace, and more, and pres-

ents a unique vernacular written from the voice of Oneness drawing forth infinite wisdom and love residing within the heart. Love offering. All are wel-come. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Meeting Your Spirit Guides: Journey into Spiri-tual Awareness w/Deborah Broad, Medium−12-2pm. Who are these Guides, who help to fulfill our spiritual contract, how do you connect with them directly, & how do Guides affect us in our everyday life? You will also receive a personal message, & learn a guided meditation in order to stay connected with your Spirit Guides. $40 ($35 if pre-registered). Life in Balance Spiritual Well-ness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Everyone Can Meditate w/Kristi Marie Thompson−3-5pm. Join Heal Your Life® Instructor to learn and practice, simple methods of medita-tion and imagery that have powerful results. Learn about the psychological and physical benefits of meditation. $15. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13The “One-der” of it All–11am Sunday Service speaker: Rev. Diadra Price, Author of "The Book of Love-The Word Made Flesh. Rev. Diadra con-tinues with Q&A 2-4pm for an informal dialog about themes of her Sunday talk. Diadra is a Unity minister and co-founder of Wings of Spirit Founda-tion and is a foremost author on the subject of grace and now reveals prophetic and circular vision of spirituality. Love Offering. 843-238-8516. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Free Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Ogles-bee, Advanced Hypnotist and NLP Master Practitioner−1:30-2pm. Learn in depth how the mind works and how to effectively create change in desired areas of life and easily gain success over any challenge in life. Will receive a free hypnosis CD. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Pre register at 843-957-6926, [email protected], MaximizedMind.com.Mind Spa for Motivation w/Mike Oglesbee, Ad-vanced Hypnotist and NLP Master Practitioner−2-3pm. Boost your motivation and reach your goals this year. Class will place you in a deep state of hypnosis to help you unlock the door to your motivation and drive towards success. Mindset makes the difference between those who achieve their goals and those who just talk about how nice

it would be. Build an unstoppable determination to make your dreams your reality. $25, bring some-thing comfortable to lie on. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Pre register at 843-957-6926, [email protected], MaximizedMind.com.Ascension–The New Beginning & the Power of You w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the International Healing Art Institute−2-4pm. Explore, create and journey towards personal Ascension and healing. Recognize triggers, and move past them to find how to work with Ascension symptoms and how to prepare for the Big Shift. Balance energy field with a few powerful DNA Activations and Ascension energy attunements. $30. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Channeling Workshop w/Aurora Gabriel−6-8 pm. Intuitive from Baltimore will lead a workshop in which she will channel messages from the Arch-angels and also take questions from the audience. Aurora is available for private sessions-a different experience. $35 Yoga in Common, 3080 DeVille St, Market Common, MB, 843-839-9636. Register online at YogainCommon.com. Private sessions: 301-639-0087 or 843-385-6176.

JANUARY 14-FEBRUARY 8200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Intensive w/Tara Gurry. 4wk opportunity to bring yoga’s wisdom and peace into your life, and the lives of students, by establishing a self-affirming and ful-filling career as a yoga instructor. Carolina Power Yoga, 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB, 843-695-9365 CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

JANUARY 14-MAY 24Lifelong Learning Winter/Spring Session w/OLLI. More than 350 courses for seasoned adults, including art, photography, computer technology, foreign languages, history, government, literature, writing, music, film, theatre, personal growth and skills, religion, science, philosophy, natural history, excursions and international travel, plus dozens of free-with-membership clubs. Learning for the joy of knowing, changing, and growing. [email protected]. Coastal.edu/olli

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16Smoking Cessation Seminar w/Mike Ogles-bee, Advanced Hypnotist and NLP Master Practitioner−5-7:30pm. Become a non-smoker for


good this year. Utilizing hypnosis and re-associa-tion, this system, when applied properly produces and extremely high success rate. Relearn life as a non smoker in an easy and natural way without going through the harshness that quitting can some-times create. $125 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Pre register at 843-957-6926, [email protected], MaximizedMind.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17Public Reiki Share−7-9pm. Open to all. Gath-ering of Reiki practitioners for a combination social/healing session, to gaining confidence and make friends. New and experienced practitioners participate in giving and receiving Reiki in an at-mosphere of friendship and love to each other and attendees. Honors one another as healers. R.S.V.P. Love donations accepted. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19Psychic 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 Metaphysical Bookstore. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Munay Ki w/Bonnie Sandera−Noon-2pm. Nine rites that heal us and transform our human energy field moving us to the next level. Receive: The Bands of Protection/Power, and the Harmony Rites. The Rites are experienced in the form of

energetic transmissions that shift the participant’s energy field. They are a nine step process to heal the wounds of the past – our karmic & genetic inheritance. $40 for instruction, Rites are gifted. The Yoga Room 196c Stonebridge Dr., MB, 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.Stress-Free Saturday! Meditation for Relaxation Workshop w/Paula Kenion, MS, Instructor−12:30-2pm. Learn easy meditation techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. Intro class. All welcome. (will meditate in chairs or mats) $35. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, Ste 107, Pawleys Isl, 843-833-1998.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22Meditation Circle w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the International Healing Art Institute−6-8pm. To share love & support each other & to feel that we are together in the ascension. Galina is inviting you to share this sacred space. Bring a blanket & pillow. Love donation appreci-ated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23Munch & Spa Break w/Linda at Inlet Nutrition−11-noon. Take a mini-spa break & invest in your own wellbeing. Take an hour off for a “solo escape” or come with your friends (limit 6) for a fun-filled pampering adventure. Learn the anti-aging solutions with a free Spa Facial. See and feel the difference. Free, lunch included. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Reserve space: Linda, 843-424-9586.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23Weight Loss Hypnosis Seminar w/Mike Ogles-bee, Advanced Hypnotist and NLP Master Practi-tioner−5:30 -7pm. Hypnosis seminar designed to help you lose stubborn weight. Will teach you the key factors to transform you into a thinner bolder better you. Gain control of your weight and live a healthy lifestyle naturally and easily. Recognized in over 167 countries. $65. 196C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Pre register at 843-957-6926, [email protected], MaximizedMind.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25Munch & Spa Break w/Linda at Inlet Nutrition−11-noon. Take a mini-spa break & invest in your own wellbeing. Take an hour off for a “solo escape” or come with your friends (limit 6) for a fun-filled pampering adventure. Learn the anti-aging solutions with a free Spa Facial. See and feel the difference. Free, lunch included. Inlet Nutrition, 3556B Old Kings Hwy, Murrells Inlet. Reserve space: Linda, 843-424-9586.Shoulder Workshop with the Feldenkrais Method(R) w/Heidi McGovern Feldenkrais prac-titioner, Physical Therapist−1-4pm. Strain and pain around the shoulder and neck? Explore these areas using the somatic work of Moshe Feldenkrais to discover greater ease of movement through more mindful movements. Possum Trot Community Rec Center, NMB. $35 for new attendees, $30 for returning students. Bring a mat and comfortable clothes/layers. Reserve by 1/20. Rec Center 843-280-5584 Info: Heidi 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.Clear & Balance Your Chakras, Energy Field, Body & Soul w/Galina Ross, Sacred Heart Healer/Teacher of the International Healing Art Institute−6-8pm. Balance your chakras, release the pain, feel harmony and peace, feel better fast and live happier, abundant and productive lives. Receive Sacred Heart Healing blessing/energy & a recorded CD with balancing meditations. $35 ($30 if pre-registered & pre-paid) Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

JANUARY 25-27January Juice Cleanse w/Inlet Yoga. Cleanse the body, mind and soul. Detox is a great way to rid the body of unwanted toxins that we may have accumulated over the holidays or over a life time. 1/25-Distribute and Discuss, 1/26-Detox w/hot yoga, 1/26-Group discussion & movies. 1/27-Relax w/restorative yoga. Registration and pricing op-tions: 873-655-6272, inletyogastudio.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 15% Off Customer Appreciation Day at Bay Natural & New Life Naturals Last Saturday of every month is 15% off all non sale items. New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.Increasing Your Psychic Abilities w/Deborah Broad, Spiritual Medium−10am-Noon. Re-dis-cover gifts you’ve put aside, forgotten, or never acknowledged. Connect with your Higher Self, and learn to trust and acknowledge the messages you receive from your Guides, Angels and other


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beings. Limited to 6 attendees. $40 Registration req. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Past Life Workshop w/Sandra J Walter, Intuitive Healer & Certified Hypnotherapist–2-4pm. Re-ceive a mini past life reading, and then have the chance to heal your past through a Light Medita-tion. Info on karma and future personal events will be covered. $40 ($36 for Center members). Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBal-anceCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26Unity-The Consciousness & Teaching–9:30am-1:30pm. Founded in 1889 as a healing ministry and for spiritual education as a positive alterna-tive to negative religion. Unity seeks to apply spiritual wisdom rather than religious doctrine to help create peace and applies the wisdom of Jesus, ancient and current visionary teachers, and the findings of quantum physics to help create a world that works, supporting people to do their inner work of healing, and to spiritually awaken. Lunch provided. All are welcome. 843-238-8516, Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27Learn to Move Your Energy Fields w/Rev. Cathy Andrews−1:30pm-3pm. Class will show you how you can measure and manipulate energy fields. See energy fields using dowsing rods and watch your own energy field expand and contract by chang-ing your own thoughts. Learn how to improve

the quality of the foods you eat by your focused thoughts. See how different vibrational forms affect the energy fields of all matter. Receive your own dowsing rods. $25. Life in Balance Spiritual Well-ness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. Info: 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls w/Sandra Sanchez, Sound Healer & Teacher−4-6pm. Tibetan Singing Bowls shift our consciousness and open us to profound relaxation and expanded awareness. Bring pillows and a blanket as most work is done on the floor. Chairs are available. $20 Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

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

FEBRUARY 8-10Thresholds & New Beginnings: A Contemplative Retreat w/ Theresa Linehan. Thresholds times are grace moments for stepping into fresh and new perspectives. Through prayer, presentations, and quiet, the Spirit will guide in new ways of see-ing. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

FEBRUARY 8-10Rebuilding after Divorce w/ Margie Hosch. Take the emotional and psychological pain of a divorce and use it as a motivator to grow in wholeness and holiness. The book Rebuilding by Dr. Bruce Fisher and Father Robert Alberti will be discussed and will be available for purchase. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

FEBRUARY 19-20Awareness through Writing: Expressing from the Heart w/Mary Catherine Harris. Awaken to a deeper awareness of your inner life through expressive writing. Take time to notice the daily revelations of the Divine through nature and prayerful reflection. Identify and express in writing – both poetry and prose – what your heart holds. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, SpringbankRetreat.org.

FEBRUARY 25-26Embracing Life Transitions: Deep Work in a Light Way w/Pepper Sarnoff & Faye Townsend. Powerful music, playful movement, and reflec-tion are used in this Well-Springs workshop to reshape minds, open hearts, and invigorate spirits. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777, Spring-bankRetreat.org.


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Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Su-san Boles, LUT & Lesta Sue Hardee, Teacher of Metaphysics−9:30-10:30am. Love Offering. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Unity Church Celebration Service w/Rev Marga-ret Hiller & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, medita-tion, song, messages & family. Music with Barb Stout and 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.Four Week Beginners Yoga Series w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble & Karley Lott−4-5:15pm. (Begins Jan 6) Feel confident going into our regular weekly classes after completing this course. Sun saluta-tions, standing poses, seated poses and closing sequence including headstand. Pre-registration required. New or intermediate levels welcome. $45 for the 4 class series. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB. 843-333-2656; [email protected], SecretLotusYoga.com.

Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretch-ing & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, [email protected] Power Vinyasa w/Tara Gurry, E-RYT−9:30-10:30am. Challenging Vinyasa flow through sun salutations, warrior and balance series. Harmonizing moving meditation to strengthen, lengthen, detoxify, calm the mind and inspire the spirit. $12 walk-in, passes available, $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga, 843-695-9642, 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB. CarolinaPowerYoga.com.Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:30-10:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instruc-tor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness pro-gram where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com. Buddhist Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group of-fers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group

meditation & meditation instruction. Free, dona-tions accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, [email protected], KagyuStudySC.info.

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. Join anytime. Linda: 843-424-9586.Gentle Yoga for Seniors/Beginners w/Donna Stead−9am. For flexibility, improved circulation and strength. Learn breathing, therapeutic pos-tures to help open, align and stabilize the joints and strengthen the body. Class moves slow and emphasizes linking breath to movement. Discover the mind-body connection and begin a journey to healing. For those without physical restrictions , but no experience needed. $5. 196 C Stonebridge Dr, MB. 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:30-10:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instruc-tor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness pro-gram where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com. NMB Farmers Market−10am-6pm. Located at City Hall and the new Horry County Library at 925 1st. Ave S, North Myrtle, with covered shelter. Crafts, local foods. Facebook: North Myrtle Beach SC Farmers Market.Zumba Gold w/Heidi Burke−10:45-11:45am. The Zumba formula modified moves and pace to suit the active older participant and it’s perfect for begin-ners yet all levels will enjoy Zumba Gold, always friendly, and FUN!. $7 walk-in, passes available, $5/class. Carolina Power Yoga, 843-695-9642, 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB. CarolinaPowerYoga.com.Inquiring Minds MeetUp Group−6pm. Coming together to set intentionally positive vibrations, discuss and meet. Energy workers, Reiki, crystals, reconnection, Trager, massage therapy, healing touch, drum circles, astrology, aromatherapy, es-sential oils, organic farming and heirloom seeds. Barefoot Barista, 10080 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, 843-957-7803, BarefootBarista.net, Face-book: Inquiring Minds.Restorative Yoga w/Donna Stead−6pm. Yoga poses while the body is supported by bolsters, pillows, blankets and blocks. Music, low lights, candles, aromotherapy and visualization are used. Supports conscious body/mind relaxation, helps conditions ranging from insomnia, asthma, mi-graines to chronic ailments such as fibromyalgia, sciatica, and arthritis. $15. 196 C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Donna, 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachYoga-Room.com.All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn

Trimble−6:30-8pm. Breath work and a powered up flow of fundamental postures 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 (upstairs), MB. [email protected]; 843-333-2656; SecretLotusYoga.com. Hot Vinyasa w/Dawn−6:30–7:30pm. Using heat to move deeper into asanas, explore the limits of the body while challenging your strength. It’s hot, it’s hard, leave humbled. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys.org.

Seniors Day at Bay Naturals & New Life Natural Foods. Shoppers over 60 get 10% discount Wed at New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.Free Spa Beauty Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Learn the 7 signs of aging and discover the solutions Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-424-9586.Beginner/Intermediate Yoga w/Tricia Reich 200 RYT, ACE CPT/Group Fitness Instructor−8:30-9:30am. Enjoy the benefits of Yoga. Stretch, strengthen and de-stress. Leave class feeling refreshed and relaxed. $5. J Bryan Floyd Com-munity Center, 1030 Possum Trot Rd, NMB. 843 485 3632, [email protected], Facebook.com/YogaByTricia. Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:30-10:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com. Power Pilates w/Anna S. Mincey−10am. Anaero-bic Studio, Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N Kings Hwy at Briarcliff, 843-272-0229, AnaerobicStudio.comBookstore 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, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.


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thursdayBrown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Marga-ret Hiller & Friends–12:30-1:3pm, based on book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Community Yoga Class w/Maria Brain−1:30pm. Geared towards college age and services workers that want to experience Yoga and core strengthen-ing. Bring a yoga mat and water. 196 C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Donna, 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachY-ogaRoom.com.Ashtanga Short Form w/Dawn−5:15–6:15pm. Ashtanga is a sequence that is available and yet challenging for all levels. This practice is an amaz-ing foundation for any practitioner who finds assists and adjustments helpful. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. Contemplative Mid-Week Unity Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers–5:30-6:30pm. (2nd & 4th Wed) Meditative music, silence, brief message, meditation. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtle-Beach.org.Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Law of Attraction, Spirituality & All Things Metaphysical Meetup−7-9pm. DVDs, Presenta-tions and discussions focusing on the teachings of Abraham-Hicks. Admission: $1. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Yoga w/Tricia Reich 200 RYT, ACE CPT/Group Fitness Instructor−7:30-8:30am. Enjoy the benefits of Yoga. Stretch, strengthen and de-stress. Leave class feeling refreshed and relaxed. $5. J Bryan Floyd Com-munity Center, 1030 Possum Trot Rd, NMB. 843 485 3632, [email protected], Facebook.com/YogaByTricia. Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offer-ing $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, [email protected]. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Vinyasa w/Dawn−9:30-11am. All levels practice that is challenging, while giving modifications if needed. If you feel like its time to take your practice beyond the asana, Shanti Yoga combines physical discipline with meditation to heal on all levels. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com. Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:30-10:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com. Metaphysical Studies Discussion Group−10am-Noon. An informal group where there is no

Ashtanga Primary Series−9:30–11am. A se-quence that is available and yet challenging for all levels. An amazing foundation for any practitioner who finds assists and adjustments helpful. 38th Ave N, North Kings Hwy, MB. 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.

religious affiliation or creed. Meet in a friendly, loosely structured environment, in an atmosphere of openness to appreciate the many pathways to enlightenment, fulfillment and a vibrant life. Vari-ous Metaphysical and Spiritual topics will be ex-plored. Love offerings appreciated. Life in Balance Spiritual Wellness Center, 4347 Big Barn Dr, Little River. 843-421-6717, LifeinBalanceCenter.org.Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poul-try, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Zumba Sentao w/Anna S. Mincey−4pm. Anaero-bic Studio, Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N Kings Hwy at Briarcliff, 843-272-0229, AnaerobicStudio.comKriya Yoga Meditation w/ Paula Kenion−6:15-7:15pm. Learn easy meditation techniques for personal and spiritual growth. All welcome. $10 per class; or purchase discounted passes to use for any Yoga class. The Yoga Room, 196 Stonebridge Dr, MB, 843-450-9402, Paula, 843-650-4538. MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com, SpiritualAwakening.vpweb.com.


Zumba Fitness® w/Linda Calvanico–9:30-10:30am. Join Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor, for this popular Latin-based, dance-fitness program where you get to "party yourself into shape" No prior dance or fitness experience required. $5. Surfside Bowling Center's Brick House Lounge, 510 Highway 17, Surfside. Linda Calvanico, 843-655-0839, ZumbaWithLindaC.com. NMB Farmers Market−10am-6pm. Located at City Hall and the new Horry County Library at 925 1st. Ave S, North Myrtle, with covered shelter. Crafts, local foods. Facebook : North Myrtle Beach SC Farmers Market.Candlelight Yoga Love Flow w/ Tara Gurry, E-RYT& Joanna Ducey RYT−6-7pm. Vinyasa Yoga Community Class for singles and couples that want to get their love flowing. All levels. Fun, yet mind-ful yoga focused on expanding your prana while lightening your heart, mind and body. Community class by donation. Carolina Power Yoga, 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB. CarolinaPowerYoga.com. Gamblers Anonymous & Gam-Anon−7:30-9pm. Gamblers Anonymous is for the gambler & Gam-Anon is for those affected by the gambler. First Baptist Church, 200 Hwy 17S & 2nd Ave S, MB. Info: Chris or Lou, 843-399-9043.

saturdayConway Farmer's Market−8am-1pm. Local Waccamaw grown farm products, crafts and more. 217 Laurel St, Historic Downtown Conway. Wac-camawMarkets.org.Market Common Farmers Market, Deville St−8am-noon. Local Waccamaw grown farm products, crafts and more. WaccamawMarkets.org.Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am-2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.Community Yoga Class w/Maria Brain−10am. Geared towards college age and services workers that want to experience Yoga and core strengthen-ing. Bring a yoga mat and water. 196 C Stonebridge Dr, MB. Donna, 843-450-9402, MyrtleBeachY-ogaRoom.com.Forrest Yoga w/Joanna Ducey RYT−10-11am. Forrest Yoga pays special attention to abdominal work and breathing. Vigorous sequences of poses are intended to build heat in order to sweat out toxins and release emotions stored in the body. $12 walk-in, Passes available $9/class. Carolina Power Yoga 81 Hillside Dr N, NMB, 843-695-YOGA, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.All levels Ashtanga Vinyasa w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble−10:30-noon. Breath work and a powered up flow of postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels, with knowledge of sun salutations, be prepared to sweat and detoxify. $15 or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB.843-333-2656, [email protected], SecretLotusYoga.com.Belly Dance w/Anna S. Mincey−3pm. Anaerobic Studio, Myrtle Beach Mall, 10177 N Kings Hwy at Briarcliff, 843-272-0229, AnaerobicStudio.com.


free; buy one class and get $50 off the next class. Special $250 introductory price for online Chios certification extended through January. Regular price $350.

HYPNOTHERAPY

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

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

change within the 90% of the mind known as the sub-conscious where the root of problem’s actually exist. Success begins within. Call Mike for a free consultation or visit MaximizedMind.com for more information. See ad, page 11.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

BEACH BABY’S DOULA SERVICES INCPat Burrell, RN, CD, (DONA), WCBE, CLC, CHT843-213-1393BeachBabys.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 23.

what true health care is. The main focus of her message: There are no secrets or shortcuts to achieving health, but rather using good sense and knowledge to make the right choices in life. See ad, page 19.

DENTISTRY, MERCURY FREE

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

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

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He has been practicing dentistry for almost 30 years. See ad, page 10.

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

Mercury Free – Mercury Safe for more than 20 years. Please call us to set up a free consult. See ad, page 14.

ENERGY HEALING &AURA READING

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Now that Christmas and the season of giving to others has passed, it's time to start thinking about yourself and more specifically, healing yourself. It's a new year. There is no better time than now to

start on a path of self-healing with a class or treatment. With prices to fit any budget, there is no excuse. I can help you bring health and well-being to your life on every level and get rid of the negative weight holding you back. My gift to you for January.... 20% off any Reiki or Chios session. Buy two sessions and get one

ACUPUNCTURE

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINICSuzanne Swearengen, DOM, AP4810 N Kings Hwy, MB 843-692-9243AlternativeHealthClinicMB.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 19.

BONE HEALTH

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

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

Strand and Florence. CE units available for “Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 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 9.

CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

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

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touched—they must be felt with the

heart.~ Helen Keller


Write it on your heart that every day

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~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Let our New Year’s Resolution be this:We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. ~ Goran Persson

YOGACAROLINA POWER YOGA81 Hillside Dr NNorth Myrtle Beach843-695-9642 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

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

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

advanced. Classes include Ashtanga, Power, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Yoga for Golf and Sports, Iyengar, Restorative and Hot. $5 Community Class at 6 pm Fridays benefits the Coastal Animal Rescue of Murrells Inlet. Come breathe, empower and transform yourself through practice.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIOKaryl Tych, Certified Iyengar Teacher9904A N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach843-340-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.

NATURAL INFANT & CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS

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

Holistic Parent carries products that are good for you, the environment and your budget. They are reusable, long lasting, and most importantly, products you need. They have been tried, tested and loved by our family and friends. Some of our products include Klean Kanteen, Boppy pillows, Moby Wraps, Boba baby carriers, Itzy Ritzy, Lusa Organics, cloth and swim diapers, mama cloth, toys and more. We are located inside Bella Baby, the only cloth diaper shop on the Grand Strand. Together we can meet all your natural product needs.

ORGANIZING & PLANNING

ORGANIZING MADE SIMPLEDIANE AVERSANOHorry & Georgetown Counties843-385-1204OrganizingMadeSimple2.com

For a renewed sense of well-being, seek help dealing with unwanted clutter. Diane Aversano, a professional organizer, will share ways to tackle your stressful clutter and steps to control it going

forward. Seniors, for a renewed sense of well-being, seek help in making difficult emotional downsizing decisions. Diane will be an independent guide full of patience and understanding all along the way. For those moving, for a renewed sense of well-being, Diane will efficiently pack up and/or unpack your belongings in an organized fashion.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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

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, and especially as 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

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

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

WELLNESS COACH

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

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

challenge facilitating, wellness evaluations, free metabolism tests, healthy breakfast in-services for businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Training provided. See ad, page 27.


BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE FOR SALE, COLUMBIA, SC. Call 803-233-3693 for details. Currently publishing 15,000 copies per month. Training provided.

Need income to pay off holiday bills? Inlet Nutrition is looking for someone to market their Anti~aging, Multivitamin Skincare line (an exclusive line of skincare)! $68 invest-ment & training provided! PT or FT. Linda: 843-424-9586

Are You Making What you are Worth? Looking for people to train & supervise in the Wellness field. No experience necessary. Don't be left behind in this growing industry - become a part of the team. Call for info: 843-424-9586

Experienced Advertising Sales Rep wanted. 20% commission, no cap. Natural Awakenings green and wellness publication. Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas with National network ad-vertising opportunity and six figure potential.

FOR RENT

YOGA TEACHERS AND HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONERS : The Yoga Room Healing Arts Co-op has a fully furnished private coun-seling and massage office available as well as a 1,100 sq ft yoga studio with bamboo flooring, chairs and a great sound system. Available on a part-time/shared basis and at very affordable rates. Great opportunity for practitioners who want to meet new clients in a professional, cen-trally located, secure environment - everything you would need to host an educational talk, hold a class or a private session. Book with Google Calendar and easy turn key. Contact Donna Stead at [email protected]. Check them out at MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com.

MISC

Free Zyto Scan - a bio feedback 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, [email protected] WITH THE WELL-N E S S C O U N C I L f o r S C t o d a y. WellnessCouncilcSC.org.

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

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

welcome! In addition to Ashtanga classes, we offer Ashtanga-influenced prenatal, gentle and Mommy & Me yoga. Also offering massage and Reiki. Mention this ad, and your first class is free.

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

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

Come grow with us! We are now a “full-service” stop for body, mind and spirit ! We offer several classes in a variety of yoga styles to suit your body type, age, ability or health issues. Why not begin your yoga journey with us? After yoga, you may want to enroll in a workshop in our Healing Arts Co-operative! Stop in any Tuesday or Thursday, 10 am-7 pm to visit our wonderful space and all that we offer, or visit our website at MyrtleBeachYogaRoom.com. See ad, page 31.

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

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

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