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Happy Earth Day, and thank God for spring!

All of us tree huggers, granola crunchers, yoga people, old hippies, natural wellness followers, hikers, and artists look forward to springtime and Earth Day as children anticipate Christ-mas. It’s when we can forget about the news, politics, economy and jobs for a little while and revel in the beauty of the fresh new season. Even though we don’t suf-fer through terrible winters in South

Carolina, spring still seems to evoke that same power of renewal here that it does in the frozen North. This time of rebirth and revitalization is indeed a prescription for the health of mind, body and spirit; a time for getting outside to join in the celebration of life. Thereareazillionclinicalstudiesthatverifythehealthbenefitsthisseasonhas to offer—except for those with terrible-achooo-allergies—including the ef-fects of increased sunlight, exercise, social interaction, viewing wildlife, and the healthy support from spring and summer raw foods, herbs and aromatherapeutic scents. Here on the Coast, even a swim supports health; the Lowcountry swamp water tannins were historically known to heal skin problems, and we all know a little salt water and sun at the beach seem to bring out smiles and a healthy glow. Over the years in Natural Awakenings, we’ve published articles on so many of nature’s healing effects, and in this issue, our Fitbody department features a piece on Forest Bathing. It’s not skinny dipping or anything shocking; just regu-larwalksinthewoodsthatreducestress,provideexerciseandfightdepression.Immunityisboosted,andthereareevencancer-fightingeffects.Carryaback-pack, and the spine-compressing exercise boosts testosterone, another anti-aging therapy. Sunshine boosts vitamin D, and we’re just now learning how important to health that has become. Avoid the need for sunscreen by keeping your sunbath-ing brief and mostly during morning or late afternoon hours. Dark-colored fruits helppreventsunburn,andmiraculouslyripenjustwhenwecanbenefitfromthem most. Lots of concerts, festivals and Earth Day celebrations are bursting forth this April, and they’re perfect for knocking off the winter cobwebs and renew-ing those connections with friends and nature. Personally, for my own renewal of spirit and health, I love being in the yard planting organic herbs and edible plants, as well as getting out on the water and walking through the woods with the dogs. Take your cues from us: Get outside and soak in nature’s energy, right now. Absorb the love and healing power of the Earth, and this Earth Day return that love with plans to take steps to protect Mother Nature.

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Jubilee! Circle Movie Night

Jubilee! Circle’s Community Movie Night on Friday, April 20, at 7 pm, will feature a screening of the 2004 movie

Saved, starring Mandy Moore and McCauley Culkin.” This film,whichisaboutagirlattendingaChristianhighschoolwhobecomespregnantandfindsherselfostracizedanddemonized as all of her former friends turn on her, gives a keen, satiric critique of Christian fundamentalism and intol-erance”, according to critics. The screening is free and open to the public, and will be followed by an audience discus-sion. Snacks will be provided, but you are invited to bring your own drink (alcohol is OK). Jubilee! Circle is located at 2730 Millwood Ave in Co-lumbia. Call Rev. Chellew-Hodge for more details at 803-491-5116. See ad, page 18.

Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu

Presented by Margaret Self, Reiki master/teacher and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, and sponsored by Belladonnas

Gift Shoppe, this two-hour workshop will introduce you to the Japanese art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. You will learn very simple techniques to use on a daily basis that will bring about dramatic changes in your health, both physically and emo-tionally. This workshop also serves as a taste of the in-depth two-day class being offered later in the year. Attendees will be eligible for a discount on the two-day class fee. Cost of this workshop is $35. Registration ends April 26. Late regis-tration fee of $50 may be accepted if space is available. For more info, contact Margaret Self at 803-551-1191. Send payment to Carolina Reiki Institute Inc. 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia, SC 29210. Workshop date is May 6, 2 to 4 pm, at Belladonnas, 612 St. Andrews Rd, Ste 1, Ashland Park Shopping Center.

London Games 2012with Maximized Living

Maximized Living is a movement in which its followers believeinfiveessentialsforhealthyliving:maximized

mind, maximized nerve supply, maximized quality nutri-tion, maximized oxygen and lean muscle, and minimized toxins. The Maximized Living group, made up of about 1,200 chiropractors around the world, employs this strategy that’s meant to move away from the mindset of overcoming disease and instead focuses on building health. 100 doctors from the US from the Maximized Liv-ing Wellness Advisory Council are headed to the London Games in 2012 to provide wellness support for multiple US teams and athletes who will compete in the London Olym-pics. Two of the doctors are from Columbia: Dr. Tom Stet-

son, of Columbia Family Chiropractic, 224 O’Neil Ct; and Dr. Sarah Losby, of Capital City Chiropractic, 1221 Bower Pkwy. For more info, contact Dr. Tom Stetson at 803-788-8831 and Dr. Sarah Losby at 803-708-4258.

Spring Season at Springbank Eco Retreat

As Earth renews itself with the blossoming of spring, staff members at Springbank Retreat are looking to their cel-

ebration of 50 years of providing spiritual renewal, creative arts, and a healing environment. The public is invited to come out to the center near Kingstree on Sunday, May 6, for a 50th anniversary party. From 1 to 5 pm, visitors can enjoy live music, song, great food, poetry, painting and an exhibit by local artists and other crafts persons. There is no charge. April programs at Springbank Retreat combine spiritual practices with artistic creativity. In the workshop Icon Paint-ing as Prayer, participants will experience the deep prayer time of Lent through the writing of an icon of St. Michael the archangel. They will learn basic techniques of iconog-raphy and spirituality of the icon. Art instructor Christopher Marie Wagner will help each person complete an icon using acrylics and gold leaf. No experience is necessary. The ma-terials fee is $40, and the class is limited to 10 participants. Wagner restores stained-glass windows and is dedicated to the study of iconography in the Russian style. The Christian season of Easter will be observed in Easter Triduum: Easter Hope in a Time of Ecological Decline. The workshopwillbeledbytheRev.JimProfit,theexecutivedirector of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in Ontario, Canada. The experience of Easter gives hope in a time of ecological decline. The workshop leader will ask the question, “Can we hear the cry of Jesus on the cross in the cry of Earth and experience the resurrection in the regenerative power of


Earth?” This retreat includes Holy Thursday, Seder/Eucharis-tic liturgy, Good Friday, Way of the Cross, Holy Saturday, Great Easter Fire/Vigil, early Easter Sunday liturgy. Cerantha Corley will lead Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute. Participants will learn how play-ingtheNativeAmerican-styleflutecanexpresstheirinnersong.Theywilllettheirsoulsspeakthroughflute-playingand expressive painting. Corley is a writer and painter in additiontoplayingtheNativeAmericanflute. Planting Seeds of Hope: Growing Your Own Veggies will explore the current food system and look at ways to become more conscious of Earth’s sustainability through food choices we make. Rita Wienken will show participants how to build a 5- by 8-foot raised bed for growing their own food. Louise McCormick and Cindy Barkei will lead Healing Remedies: Self-Care. They will teach participants how to care for themselves through herbal medicine, aromatherapy, healing touch, nutrition, mindfulness techniques, and guided imagery. Participants will learn how to create herbal tinctures and aromatherapy combinations. McCormick is the cofounder and president of McCormick Green Center forHolisticTherapiesandiscertifiedinherbalandaromatherapies.Barkeiisacertifiedhealingtouchpractitionerandwholistic nurse. She integrates complementary/alternative healing into her nursing practice. In Creative Beading, artist Melinda Crowe will show participants how to work with natural stone beads and metalstocreateafinishedneckpiecethatwillbecomeaunique treasure. A graduate of the University of Georgia in finearts,Crowehasworkedinfabricdesign,weaving,met-alworking, and jewelry design. Her artwork features natural fibers,stone,andbeadworkwithanorganicflair. Family therapist Christie Derrick-Guess will lead “Like Changing Clothes”: Vitality in Aging. She paraphrases the Dalai Lama who says, “Aging is like changing clothes.” In this workshop, Derrick-Guess will help participants explore their resources for resilience and vitality as they age.In May, a 12-step workshop for men will blend the 12 steps of recovery with Native spirituality. Dates for the event can be found in Natural Awaken-ings’ Calendar section. Program fees include lodging and meals. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, or 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org. See ad, page 22.

Earth Day atGarner’s Natural Life

Garner’s is hosting an all-day Earth Day Weekend Cel-ebration April 21 and 22 with gifts and fun, including

onespecialbenefitjustforNatural Awakenings readers. Mention the magazine during the weekend event and ask for your free, beautiful, eco-friendly reusable shopping tote bag. Help keep plastic bags out of the environment by bringing your shopping tote to the store, the farmers’

market, and everywhere you can avoid taking a plastic store bag. There will be other gifts, prizes and festivities, too. Stop by the Columbia store, 4840 Forest Dr, in Trenholm Plaza next to Starbucks. For more info call 803-454-7700 and check Facebook: Garner’s Natural Life Columbia. See ad, back page.

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Check the Natural Awakenings Calendar for 20 percent off discount days just for Natural Awakenings readers.

The discount days are different days through the month, all day from 8 am to 8 pm. To get your discount, all you need to do is mention Natural Awakenings at the checkout coun-ter and 20 percent will be taken off your bill on the spot. Discounts don’t apply to deli purchases or to sale items already discounted. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore new recipes, new diets and better nutrition, while keeping the budget in check. Exceptional health begins with the best nutrition. Rosewood Market and Deli is located at 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. For more info, call 803-530-3270 or visit RosewoodMar-ket.com. See ad, page 17.

Earth Day Music Festival

On April 21, from 11 am to 6 pm, in the

Grand Park at the Mar-ket Common in Myrtle Beach, the Wellness Council of South Caro-lina is holding its fourth annual Earth Day Music Festival.Whileinitsfifthyear, last year’s outdoor event was cancelled due to dangerous storms. The festival will have live music all day from great local bands, including Bullfrog, Finnegan Bell, Sai Col-lins, Soulful~I, Tree-house, Sideways Derby, and the Strike-O-Matics. There will be a kids’ zone, many artisans, natural health profession-als, charities, conservationists, and all-around Earth-loving people celebrating this beautiful planet that we live on. For more info, contact Kristi Falk at 843-995-3199 or visit WellnesscouncilCSC.org.

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National Start! Walking DayImproving overall health can be as

simple as putting one foot in front of the other—and April 6, National Start! Walking Day, is the ideal opportunity to begin a regular walking routine. Ameri-can Heart Association (AHA) research shows that individuals can gain about two hours of life for every hour engaged in regular, vigorous exercise—a two-for-one deal that’s hard to beat. Walking just 30minutesperday,fivedaysaweek,can also help reduce the risk of cardio-

vascular disease and stroke, promote better sleep and assist in maintaining healthy body weight. Visit StartWalkingNow.org for resources to kick-start a heart-friendly regimen. The site offers links to local walking paths, heart-healthy recipes, an online prog-resstrackerandanappthathelpswalkersfindandcreatepathswhiletraveling.Tofindwalkingbuddiesorstartawalkingclub,visitAHA’sMyWalkingClub.org.

Unplug During Screen-Free WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends zero screen time for children

under 2 and less than two hours per day for older children. Yet, the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 40 percent of 3-month-old infants are regular viewers of television and DVDs, and school-age kids spend nearly twice as many hours with screen media such as television, video games, computers and hand-held devices as they spend attending school. To help kids, families, schools and communities turn off screens and turn on healthier activities, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) urges everyone to participate in Screen-Free Week, April 30 through May 6. CCFC is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups, parents and individuals, with a mission to reclaim childhood from corporate marketers. “The commercialization of childhood is the link between many of the most serious prob-lems facing children and society today,” advises CCFC Director Susan Linn. “Childhood obesity, eating dis-orders, youth violence, sexualization, family stress, underage alcohol and tobacco use, rampant materialism and the erosion of children’s cre-ative play are all exacerbated by advertis-ing and marketing.” Learn more about the week-long event, efforts to restrict mar-keters’ access to children and how to help, at CommercialFreeChildhood.org.

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Mother EarthJenness Cortez

Renewal and purpose are repeating themes in the contemporary works of Jenness Cortez, symbolically portrayed in luminous layers. Internationally recognized and collected as a master realist painter, Cortez is revered for her remarkably intimate landscapes. Her vision comprehends all nature as a manifestation of the divine. Inspired by the light, color and form of the great masters, Cortez’s dynamic and rich compositions invite the viewer’s eye to move eagerly through her paint-ings again and again, savoring every nuance. Cortez says she hopes her work inspires the beholder to rediscover, re-value and reintegrate their own creative force into the hurried regimen of modern life. “I want to lead people to something good and eternal,” she says. The Indiana-born artist began her studies under the guidance of noted Dutch painter Antonius Raemaekers. Shefurtherdevelopedherfineartsbackground as a graduate of the Herron School of Art, in Indianapolis, and a student of Arnold Blanche, at the Art Students League of New York.

View the artist’s portfolio at CortezArt.com. Cortez is also co-founder of the nonprofit American Meditation Institute (AmericanMeditation.org).

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Are Cell Phones Safe?Questions about how cell phones

might impact our health have sparked significantcontroversy.TheWorldHealthOrganization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classi-fiedradiofrequencyelectromagneticfieldsas possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on an increased risk for glioma, a malig-nant type of brain cancer associated with wireless phone use. Caution was also urged in an article

about cell phone safety published this past October in the journal Electromag-netic Biology and Medicine. It reported that cell phones that are switched on and carried in shirt or pants pockets can exceed US Federal Communications Com-mission exposure guidelines, and also that adults and children absorb high levels of microwave radiation from the phones. According to the paper, children are at greater risk than adults, absorbing up to triple the amount of microwave radiation in their brain’s hypothalamus (which links the nervous and endocrine systems) and hippocampus (vital for memory and spatial navigation) compared to adults. Absorption into their eyes was also greater, and as much as 10 times higher in their bone marrow than adults’. TheIARCconcludesthatthesefindingscallforcellphonecertificationconsistent with the “as low as reasonably achievable” approach taken in setting standards for using radiological devices. “It is important that additional research be conducted into the long-term, heavy use of mobile phones,” says IARC Director Christopher Wild. “Pending the availability of such information, it is important to take pragmatic measures to reduce exposure [directly to the head], such as hands-free devices or texting.”

Additional resource: Epidemiologist Devra Davis, PhD, reports on this topic in Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation.

QIGONG: A BOON FOR CANCER PATIENTSCancer patients

who regularly practiced qigong, a 5,000-year-old com-bination of gentle exercise and medita-tion, for almost three months experienced significantlyhigherlevels of well-being, improved cognitive functioning and less inflammation,com-pared to a control group. Dr. Byeong-sang Oh, a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Sydney Medical School, in Australia, who led thestudy,saysthereducedinflamma-tion in patients who practiced medical qigong, a form of traditional Chinese medicine,wasparticularlysignificant. The project involved 162 patients, aged 31 to 86; those assigned to the medical qigong group undertook a 10-week program of two supervised, 90-minute sessions per week. They were also asked to practice an addi-tional 30 minutes at home each day. When the study began, there werenosignificantdifferencesinmeasurements of quality of life, fatigue,moodstatusandinflamma-tion between the intervention and control groups. However, “patients that practiced medical qigong expe-riencedsignificantimprovementsinquality of life, including greater physi-cal, functional, social and emotional well-being, while the control group deteriorated in all of these areas,” reports Oh. He remarks that the study is the firstsuchtrialtomeasuretheimpactof medical qigong in patients with cancer. “Several studies have indi-catedthatchronicinflammationisassociated with cancer incidence, progression and even survival,” Oh explains.Hepresentedthefindingsata recent American Society of Clinical Oncology conference.


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Find OutHallmarks of a Smart Green DevelopmentAnyone who has ever wondered whether a new community development is environmentally friendly and should be supported will appreciate the hands-on introduction in A Citizen’s Guide to LEED for Neighborhood De-velopment, published by the National Resources Defense Council. NRDC experts developed the guide to help promote more widespread adoption of sustainable practices and create more inclusive, healthy and environmentally sound places.

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Whale WatchingOne Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Whales

Greenpeace Executive Director Philip Rad-ford reports that the discredited practice of vote buying at the International Whaling Commission has been ended. “Countries like Japan can no longer bribe poorer countries to support their pro-whaling stance. This means thatwhaleconservationfinallyhasafightingchance.”

The US delegation supported a measure intended to increase transparency in member-ship fees after hearing from millions of whale

lovers. Initiated by the United Kingdom and backed by a number of countries, the proposal passed via a rare consensus among the 89 participating countries. It is believed that payment of membership dues in cash allowed wealthy countries to purchase the votes of other nations. Dues for the commission must now be paid via bank transfer from government accounts.

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Did you know you can remove fears, anxieties and worries in minutes? Or get rid of head-

aches and other pain quickly and with-out medications? Or switch on happy feelings like a light bulb? Here is a simple technique for quickly reducing stress: Think of some-thing stressful (it does not need to be the biggest stress in your life; it can be some current stress). Rate how stressful it is on a scale of 0 to10. Now, hold your hand gently across your forehead while thinking of the stress for 30 to 60seconds.Afteryoufinish,removeyour hand. Now, think about the stress again and re-rate it on a scale of 0 to 10. Most people report that their stress level decreases. When you are stressed, blood flowandneuralactivityshifttotheback brain (also called the primitive brain).Thisshiftinbloodflowisoneofthe many biological responses “hard wired” into our systems that occur dur-ingtheflight-or-fightresponse.Lightlyholding your hand across the forehead reactivates the brain’s frontal lobes (sometimes called the brain’s “execu-tive center”). This simple exercise re-

turnsbloodflowand neural activity to the areas of the brain geared for conscious deci-sion making. The result is diminished stress and an improved ability to think clearly, in just moments. Amazing discoveries like this haveemergedinsuchfieldsasAp-plied Kinesiology, Touch for Health, Energy Medicine, BrainGym, Heart-Math, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Energy Psychology and other special-ized trainings. All of these disciplines have multiple advanced techniques for helping people. And each of these disciplines includes one or more very simple skills that everyone can learn and successfully use for themselves, with no prior training or background. Sandy Concar, from Wake Forest, NC, had claustrophobia for 51 years. After just 10 minutes of “tapping” on some of her own acupuncture points (no needles needed), she felt safe enough to intentionally walk into a tiny broom closet and close the door. Her lifelong claustrophobia was gone for good. A psychologist in Hawaii, Dr. Debra Greene, had a headache for

days. A simple mental exer-cise helped her to focus in a new way, and in minutes, the headache disappeared and did not return. Jennifer Price, from Lenoir, NC, reported her daughter was failing every subject in school. In just two months, her daughter became an A student. She learned an easy exercise (like a game) to help re-pattern her brain, mak-ing learning easier. The entire staff at an Illinois hospital has been trained in a simple self-help technique. It is based on activating the body’s “health enhancement meter.” The technique isn’t meditation—it’s easier! Hospital employees spend 10 minutes a day using this skill. Since the training, the hospital’s

employee turnover rate dropped from 27 percent per year to 6 per-

cent, and its patient satisfaction rate skyrocketed. The hospital has received numerous national employee and patient satisfaction awards since then. Amazing and consistently reli-able techniques like these exist, but are mostly unknown, except to a few specialized practitioners within each discipline. Now, a wide variety of these effective skills are taught in a two-day workshop called the Miracle Workers Training. These profound and reliable techniques can be learned by everyone. No previous training or background required. For more than 30 years, the cre-ator of this workshop, Larry Green, has studied and taught many systems and trainings with the goal of discovering these kinds of remarkable skills. You can learn them at the Miracle Workers Training on April 28 and 29 in Colum-bia.

For more info on the two-day work-shop in Columbia, other trainings, articles and testimonials, visit USKine-siology.com. See ad, page 26.

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“It is more mentally exhausting than physical,” says Brittany Simmerman,first-yearlaw

school student at Indiana University. She is one of four route leaders in charge of 30 young adults between the ages of 18-25 who will each raise $4,500 for Bike and Build, an organi-zation whose members bicycle across the country to raise money and build houses for an array of affordable hous-ing associations. “We bike about 75 to 80 miles a day for 80 days, 4,109 miles, from Charleston to the shore of Santa Cruz, CA. No matter how good of a shape you are in, you are expending so much energy and so many calories, you are really pushing theline.Thefirstweekandahalfisvery physically demanding. After that you get into a groove. The hardest part is getting done with one day, going to sleep, and getting up to do the next.”

Marc Bush, the former leader of the Habitat Bicycle Challenge, founded Bike and Build in Pennsylvania 10 years ago. Bush believes that this type of community work helps to empower and raise awareness for the growing situation in unaffordable housing. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, in 2012, 3.5 million people will experience homelessness: 23 percent will be children on any given night, and at least 100,000 will be veterans. “So far, we have donated more than 3 million dollars; built for more than 100,000 hours; pedaled

over 5 million miles; and engaged more than 1,500 young adults in spreading the word about the affordable housing crisis in America.”

The South Carolina trip will have the most build days in history. They will stop and build for 18 days in between traversing the country. Simmerman is excited and a little proud about this. “This route was one of my two top picks because I’m from Indiana and have done a Northern route, but not a Southern, and the South is so beauti-ful!”

The riders will leave Charleston May 24 and bike through 12 states. They will journey across the country, stay-ing in churches, gymnasiums and in the homes of some good-hearted folks, and help build houses along the way. The hosts are repaid by a dona-tion made in their name to one of the grants that Bike and Build is sponsor-ing. They will raise $135,000 before they leave, but will always be taking on more donations as they go. A donor can track a particular rider online to see how he or she is doing with fundraising, building and distance covered. Everyone has a different way of gathering donations. For a lot of riders, it is simply writing letters to old

friends and relatives, but some people get very creative and help neighbors teach their kids how to ride their bikes safely, or ride around the mall parking lot with a helmet laid out for cash dona-tions. Some riders have even shaved their heads for the money. Whatever it is they do, they must come up with the money before the deadline. The dona-tions are used throughout the trip at building sites, and the cyclers actually get a say in where their money goes.

For handling the haul of supplies, a large van will carry their stuff for them on their journey all through to the end. And then many of the families willmeettheridersatthefinishlineinSantaCruz.Oncetheyreachthefinaldestination, the riders are left to their own devices to get back home. Some even turn around and ride the whole distance back, if you can believe it.

Thetripoffersexcellentbenefitsforstudents who want an impressive re-sume or an extra bonus on a graduate school application. “A lot of people get very interested when you tell them about it. They like to hear the story, which in turn, builds awareness,” says Simmerman, happily.

To learn more about Bike and Build or to donate, visit BikeAndBuild.org.

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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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For many, spring brings joy via outdoor activities amid blossom-ingflowersandbloomingtrees,as

they visit parks, hike through meadows and jog along roads in the warming air. For millions of allergy sufferers, however, the attendant airborne pollen brings bedeviling sneezes, congestion, teary eyes and runny noses. Hay fever alone, which affects 35 million Ameri-cans, shuts many of us indoors. Before resorting to such an extreme measure, try controlling allergic reactions using some of these simple suggestions. The Mayo Clinic recommends that we begin by reducing exposure to al-lergy triggers:n Stay indoors on dry, windy days and

early mornings, when pollen counts are high. The best time to be outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.

n Remove clothes previously worn outside. Immediately after coming inside, shower thoroughly to rinse off pollen.

n Don’t hang laundry outside, because pollen may stick to it, especially

sheets and towels.n Keep indoor air as clean as possible

by turning on the air conditioner in both the house and car, and use high-efficiencyparticulateair(HEPA)filters,especiallyinthebedroom;most cost less than $100. Make sure thevacuumcleanerhasaHEPAfilter,too. Keep indoor air comfortably dry withadehumidifier.

For those who love being out-doors, several natural remedies can help. Dr. Roger Morrison, a wholistic physician in Point Richmond, CA, likes targeted, widely available, over-the-counter homeopathic medicines. Carefullyreadlabelstomatchspecificsymptoms with those noted on indi-vidual remedies. For example, for a badly dripping nose, Allium cepa may be the most helpful remedy. It helps lessen nasal discharge, plus reduce sneezing and congestive headaches that can accom-pany allergies. If allergy symptoms center around the eyes, causing itching, burning,

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redness and tears, then homeopathic Euphrasia is a better choice. If night-time post-nasal drainage leads to coughing upon waking, Euphrasia can help, as well. Pulsatilla helps people whose allergies are worse when they enter a warm room or feel congested when they lie down at night. Homeopathic remedies generally are available for less than $10. If symp-toms don’t improve in three days, stop and try a different homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic practitioner Dr. Greg Meyer, in Phoenix, AZ, says thatmanyofhispatientsbenefitfromtaking herbs and other natural supple-ments, and one of the most effective for hay fever is Urtica dioica (stinging nettles). Studies reported in Planta Medica: Journal of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, showed that after one week, nearly two-thirds of the participants taking two 300 milligram (mg) capsules of freeze-dried nettles experienced decreased sneezing and itching. Dr. Andrew Weil, of the Ari-zona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson, recommends taking 250 mg of freeze-dried nettles extract every two to four hours until symptoms subside. Quercitin is another useful herb. By preventing release of histamine, it also works to lessen the sneezing and itching that accompany allergies. Take 400 mg twice a day before meals. Diana Danna, an integrative nurse practitioner in Staten Island, NY, suggests the age-old remedy of a neti pot to relieve congested nasal passage-ways. It may take a bit of practice, but she’s seen how rinsing the sinuses with

a warm saltwater solution can reduce congestion and make breathing easier. An over-the-counter squeeze bottle can substitute for a neti pot, as can NeilMed Sinus Rinse. Danna suggests rinsing twice a day for best results. Simpledietarymodificationsoftenyield promising results, as well. Stick to non-mucous-producing foods and eat more foods that give a boost to the body’s natural immune system. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables and raw nutsandseedsfitbothcategories,asdoleanproteinslikefreshfishandor-ganic meats. Drinking plenty of clean waterflushesthesystemandthinssecretions. Foods that tend to cause the most problems for allergy suffer-ers include dairy products, fried and processedfoodsandrefinedsugarsandflours. Adding essential fatty acids to a diethasbenefitsbeyondallergyrelief.In my own practice, I’ve seen how pa-tients who take one to two tablespoons offlaxseedoilorthreegramsoffishoilduring the spring months breathe more easily when outdoors. They also delight in healthier looking skin, shinier hair and harder nails. Trying these approaches may well turn spring into a favorite time of year for everyone.

Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiroprac-tic and certified classical homeopath, practices in Manhattan, NY. She also chairs the American Medical College of Homeopathy’s department of humanism, in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.

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GREEN HOME CHECKLISTRoom-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now

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Green living is being embraced by more folks than ever, in ways both large and small,

giving the Earth some much-needed kindness. If you’re interested in some good ideas that fall between a total home solar installation and basic recycling—with many delivering big impacts—check out Natural Awaken-ings’ room-by-room green checklist. You’llfindinspired,practicalchangesthat are doable starting right now.

KitchenThe kitchen can be a hot spot for

waste. Eileen Green, with EcoEvaluator.com, says that reducing waste, conserv-ing water and increasing

energyefficiencyareallimportantconsiderations within an environmen-tally friendly kitchen.

4 Eat up food. Each year, a typical household discards an estimated 474 pounds of food waste, according to University of Arizona research—at large economic and environmental cost. Buying more fresh food than we can eat before the expiration date is up and allowing leftovers to expire in the fridge are culprits. “Drawing up menus and avoiding buying on impulse can help,” advises Green. Compost food scraps at home or sign up for curbside composting, if it’s offered locally. Disposing of food ingarbagedisposalsorlandfillsisnotenvironmentally sound.

4 Dispense with disposables. Replace disposable paper and plastic products with durable, lasting alternatives: cloth napkins instead of paper; dishwasher-safe serving ware instead of single-use paper or plastic; glass or recycled food storage containers in place of throw-away plastic bags and wrap; and natu-ralfiberdishclothstoreplacepapertowels and plastic sponges.

4 Clean naturally. Chemical pow-erhouses have become the norm in household cleaning products, but they are not essential. Non-toxic cleaners are up to the task, from cleaning a sink to an oven.

4 Shop for the Energy Star logo. Appliances bearing the Energy Star logo are up to 50 percent more energy efficientthanstandardones.Thistrans-latestosignificantsavingsinannualoperating costs.

4 Filter water with less waste. Bottled water is expensive and waste-ful.Instead,purchaseahome-filteringsystem that uses recycled or reusable filters.Ontheroad,carrytastyfilteredwater in a reusable glass bottle.

4 Conserve water. Run dishwashers onlywhenfullyloadedandfillthesinkwith water, rather than running it down the drain, when washing by hand. Use water only to wet and rinse; otherwise turn it off.

4 Phase out non-stick skillets.Tefloncoatings can leach toxins when dam-aged or overheated. Play it safe and begin assembling a set of cookware that includes properly seasoned cast iron, which is naturally non-stick.

4 Avoid cheap reusable shopping bags. Flimsy reusable bags end up as

trash within a few months under normal use. Buy a set of high-quality reusable bags that will give years of use.

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Bedrooms“Most people spend more time in the bedroom than in any other room of the house,” remarks Huffington Post Eco Etiquette columnist Jennifer Grayson. “So it’s important to focus on making bedrooms as green and healthy as pos-sible.” She advocates paying special attention to sleepwear, bedding and furniture people sleep on.

4 Start with a good foundation. Box springs can be constructed of ply-wood or particleboard, which com-monly contain formaldehyde, classi-fiedasaprobablehumancarcinogenby the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a toxic air contami-nant by the state of California. Choose thosethathavebeencertifiedasformaldehyde-free or with low emis-sions. A platform bed made of Forest StewardshipCouncil-certifiedwood,sourced from sustainably managed forests, is a healthy alternative.

4 Don’t sleep on a cloud of chemicals. “If your face is pressed up against a conventional mattress for seven hours a night, then you’re going to be breath-ing in whatever chemicals are off-gas-sing from that mattress for seven hours a night,” warns Grayson. Mattresses are commonly treated withfire-retardantchemicalstocom-ply with US Consumer Product Safety Commission rules. To avoid toxic chemicals like the hydrocarbon tolu-ene, emitted from mattresses stuffed with polyurethane foam, instead look for untreated, wool-covered mattresses (woolisanaturalfireretardant)filledwith natural latex or containing a spring system wrapped with organic cotton batting. Non-organic cotton production relies on lots of hazardous synthetic chemicals in its production. Organic cotton, linen and wool bedding are saferbets,especiallywhencertifiedtomeet strict environmental standards.

4 Block the afternoon sun. During the day, shut off air-conditioning vents inside bedrooms and block the after-noon sun with interior or exterior solar shades. By day’s end, even in warm climates, bedrooms should be cool enough for sleeping with the addition of a slight breeze from an open win-doworaslow-runningfloororceilingfan.

4 Go wireless. It’s impossible to com-pletely avoid electromagnetic radiation from today’s technologies, so lower exposure in the bedroom by removing electronic devices and placing electri-calitemsatleastfivefeetawayfromthebed.

4 Forget fabric softeners. Most fabric softeners contain highly toxic chemicals that latch onto sheets and can be inhaled or absorbed directly into the bloodstream through skin. Instead, add a quarter-cup of bak-ing soda to the wash cycle to soften sheets and other laundry.

4 Leave the lights off. Motion-detect-ing nightlights save energy while al-lowing safe passage in the wee hours.

Laundry RoomIn a typical US home, the washing machine accounts for 21 percent of home water use and combined, the washer and dryer comprise 5 to 8 percent of home energy demands. Diane MacEachern, founder of Big-GreenPurse.com and author of Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, explains that a good way to conserve key resources is to use these appliances less—reducing the number

of loads and drying items on outdoor clotheslines or indoor racks. MacEachern says, “You can prob-ably wash things like sweatshirts and blue jeans less frequently without much consequence, and a clothesline requires no energy other than the sun.” Also, make sure that whatever goes into the washer or dryer with clothes is non-toxic, or else you’ll be wearing toxic chemical residues next to your skin all day, cautions MacEachern.

4 Select cold water. On average, only 10 percent of the energy used by a clothes washer runs the machine; the other 90 percent goes to heat the water. The typical American household does about 400 loads of laundry each year, resulting in much energy squan-dered on hot water. With the exception of laundering greasy spots or stubborn stains, routinely wash in cold water, using a cold-water eco-detergent.

4 Install a clothesline. Running a dryer for just 40 minutes can use the energy equivalentofa15-watt,compactfluo-rescent bulb lit for a week. Stretch out a line and hang clothes outside to dry in the fresh air to save about $100 a year on electric bills. The sun imparts a disinfectantbenefitasabonus.

4 Replace an old machine. A washer or dryer that is older than 10 years has hidden costs. EnergyStar.gov notes that an older machine uses more energy and can cost from 10 to 75 percent more tooperatethananew,high-efficiencyappliance.

4 Choose eco-friendly laundry products. Conventional laundry soaps contain chemicals that can be prob-lematic for us and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. Look for cold-water brands that are fragrance- and phosphate-free.

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BathroomThe smallest room in the house is a disproportionately large contributor to household environmental impacts. In an average non-conservation-minded American home, 38,000 gallons of water annually go down the drains and toilet. “Along with that water,” says MacEachern, “You’ll be washing lots of personal care and cleaning products down the drain, as well, where they could get into local natural water sup-pliesandmakelifedifficultforbirds,frogsandfish.” Sara Snow, television host and author of Sara Snow’s Fresh Living: The Essential Room-by-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home, cautions against personal skin care products with questionable chemical ingredients. “A good percentage of them are being absorbed right into our bloodstream, so focus on ingredients that do no harm; ones that help our bodies instead, such as nourishing and healing botanicals.”

4 Slow the flow. Ultra-efficientshow-erheads use as little as 1 gallon per minute (gpm); aerated types that mix air into the water stream to enhance pressure provide a good soak and rinse using less than half the water than someotherlow-flowshowerheads.Atthesink,aeratorsshouldflowbetween0.5 and 1 gpm—plenty of pressure for brushing teeth and washing hands.

4 Flush responsibly. According to the EPA, the toilet alone can use 27 per-cent of household water. Replace older toilets (pre-1994) with new, higher efficiencymodelsforsavingsoftwotosixgallonsperflush.

4 Heat water wisely. A tankless water heater supplies instantaneous hot water only as needed. Or, install a timer on a

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traditional water heater to cut warming time to a few hours a day at most.

4 Shun a plastic shower curtain. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been called “the poison plastic” for its highly toxic lifecycle, which includes the release of dioxins into the air and water. These toxic chemicals persist in ecosystems and can cause cancer. PVC shower curtains are also a short-life product that cannot be re-cycled, so switch to a PVC-free alterna-tive. Organic hemp is the eco-shower curtain gold standard.

4 Ban antibacterial products. Triclosan is a popular antibacte-rial agent found in many household cleaners, hand soaps, cosmetics and even toothpaste. It’s also a registered pesticide and probable human car-cinogen that’s showing up in the en-vironment and children’s urine. The Mayo Clinic suggests that triclosan may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant germs and harm the immune system, making us more susceptible to bacteria.

4 Install a shower filter that re-moves chlorine. Chlorine, which is

increasingly being linked to some cancers, is used by many municipali-ties to disinfect water supplies. People absorb more chlorine through the skin and by inhaling chlorine vapors when bathing and showering than from drinking it.

4 Use recycled and unbleached paper products. Using recycled bath tissue helps close the recycling loop on all the paper we dutifully recycle at the curb. Unbleached varieties keep chlorine byproducts like dioxins out of the environment.

4 Remove bad odors instead of covering them up. In a University of California study, chemical air fresh-eners were found to have higher

concentrations of polluting volatile organic compounds (VOC) than any other household cleaning product. Long-term exposure to some VOCs have been linked with adverse health effects.

This Natural Awakenings checklist sug-gests steps that are possible in making any home healthier, safer and more enjoyable. Start checking off items today and begin shrinking the family’s ecological footprint right away.

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Most of us regularly discard food items—week-old cooked pasta, stale cereal, half a loaf

of moldy bread, suspicious leftovers and other foods we fail to eat before they perish. But consider that the Natu-ral Resources Defense Council reports that 40 percent of all edible food prod-ucts in the United States—comprising 34 million tons—is wasted each year. Food waste occurs at all levels of the supply chain. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables are often left unharvested because their appearance does not meet aesthetic standards imposed by grocery stores, and pieces bruised or marred during shipping and handling are routinely discarded. Many restau-rants serve supersized portions of food, even though much of it is left on plates when customers leave, and thrown into dumpsters. Plus, many shoppers buy more than they need. With a little care and a more enlightened system, we could help prevent much of the waste and better address hunger in the United States. Researchers estimate that Americans could feed 25 million people if we collectively reduced our commercial and consumer food waste by just 20 percent.

From an environmental stand-point, wasted food equals wasted water, energy and chemicals. Produc-ing, packaging and transporting these food items generate pollution—all for nothing: a zero percent return on our dollars. Food waste represents the single largest component of all munici-palsolidwastenowgoingintolandfills.Although it is biodegradable when properly exposed to sunlight, air and moisture, decomposing food releases significantamountsofmethane,aheat-trapping greenhouse gas that is more than 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Ten tips make it possible to reduce our “food print”. Shop smarter. Preplan meals for the week, including non-cooking days and leftover days. Make a shopping list and stick to it after inventorying the pantry, fridge and freezer. Buy produce in smaller quantities to use within a few days. Because we tend to overbuy when we’re hungry, don’t walk the aisles with a growling stomach. Organize the refrigerator. Place leftovers at eye level in the fridge, so they are front-and-center anytime someone opens it. When stowing groceries, slide older items to the front.

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Pay attention to use-by dates and understand that food is good for several days beyond a sell-by date. Freeze foods. Many food items will last for months in the freezer in appro-priate storage bags and containers. Share surplus food. For larger dishes such as casseroles and crockpot meals, invite a friend over for supper, deliver a plate to an elderly neighbor or pack leftovers to share with co-workers. Donate extra nonperishable or un-spoiled food items to a local soup kitchen, food bank or pantry or homeless shelter. Store food properly. To maximize food’s edible life, set the fridge between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange containers so that air circulates around items; the coldest areas are near the back and bottom of the unit. For fruits and vegetables stored in plastic bags or designated bins or containers, squeeze out air and close tightly to reduce the damaging effects of exposure to oxygen. Buy ugly fruits and veggies. Grocery stores and markets throw out a substantial volume of vegetables and fruits because their size, shape or color is deemed less than ideal. Purchase produce with cosmetic blemishes to save perfectly good, overlooked food from being discarded as waste. Use soft fruits and wilted vegetables. Soft, overripe fruits can be converted to jellies, jams, pies, cobblers, milkshakes and smoothies. Wilted carrots, limp celery, soft tomatoes and droopy broccoli can be chopped up and blended into soups, stews, juices and vegetable stocks. Dish up smaller portions. Smaller portions are healthier and allow leftovers for another meal. Take home a doggie bag. Only about half of restaurant diners take leftovers home.Asktohaveunfinishedfoodboxedinarecyclablecontainer,andthenenjoy it for lunch or dinner within two days. Compost routinely. If, despite daily best efforts, food waste still occurs, recycle it with meal preparation scraps into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Create an outdoor compost heap, or compost cooked and uncooked meats, food scraps and small bones quickly and without odor in an indoor bokashi bin. “Earth Day—April 22nd—serves as a reminder that each of us must exer-cise personal responsibility to think globally and act locally as environmental stewards of Earth,” says Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network. “Re-ducing food waste is another way of being part of the solution.”

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Frances Moore Lappé, author of 18 books including Diet for a Small Planet, is the co-founder of

Food First: The Institute for Food and Development Policy, and Small Planet Institute. She also serves on the board of advisers of Grassroots International. In her most recent release, Eco-Mind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want, Lappé explores the latest in climate studies, anthropology and neuroscience. She aims to dismantle the seven widely held messages, or thought traps, that undermine our responses to current eco-crises.

How can civilization think more like an eco-system to better handle environmental challenges? Ecology is the science of relationships among organisms and their environ-ment. Seeing life through an ecological lens allows us to see the world and our place in it without managing quanti-ties of limited things. The most stun-ning implication of this way of seeing

is its endless possibilities, as we learn to align with the laws of nature. With an “eco-mind,” we see that ours is not afinished,fixedworld,butratheranevolving and relational world. Through an ecological worldview, we realize that everything, including ourselves, is co-created, moment-to-moment, in relation to all else. Separateness is anillusionandnotionsof“fixed”or“finished”arefanciful. With an eco-mind, we can move fromfixingsomethingoutsideofour-selves to realigning our relationships within our ecological home. Making such leaps of thought can uplift us from disempowerment and despair to empowerment and hope.

How are our culture’s current stories about the causes of environmental crises disempowering us?Current metaphors pointing to such causes of environmental crises as “insatiable consumers” and this “age ofirresponsibility”fixattentiononourcharacter failings. They make us feel

blameworthy and incite feelings of guilt and fear. Fear doesn’t motivate humans to be more engaged and giv-ing; rather, it too often has the op-posite effect, and leads us to objectify and dismiss the “other,” even if the other is nature. Metaphors of contemporary envi-ronmentalism, such as “power down” and “we’ve hit the limits,” keep us locked in quantitative thinking. They don’t encourage us to see the underly-ing patterns of waste and destruction. They also fail to offer emotionally compelling, alternative ways of seeing current challenges and their rich, posi-tive possibilities. People need to see a new path, a way ahead, in order to leave the old.

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reshape the stories we tell ourselves and others. “We’ve hit thelimitsofafiniteEarthandgreedyconsumersthatovertaxthe planet are to blame,” is a thought trap that engenders fear. People then think there isn’t enough to go around, so they have to grab what they can now. This thinking locks our imagination inside an inherited, unecological world-view that focuses on separateness and lack; that’s precisely the thinking that got us into this mess. Considering the power of frame and language, we can ask ourselves: What is the one piece of my current mental map—my core assumption about life—that limits me? How could I reframe it to free myself? How do I keep my think-ing from being mired in the world of separateness and lack? What are other terms I want to start using?

What “thought leap” can move us forward?Insomeways,my“thoughtleaps”allreflectashiftfromfocusing on limits to that of alignment. We’re in the mess we’re in because our economic rules are perversely un-aligned with the laws of nature and with human nature itself; they bring out the worst and keep the best in check. We need the opposite. For example, we now know how to align food production with ecological principles so that there’s enough for all, while regeneratingfloraandfauna.Inthisthoughtleap,weshiftfromfixatingonquantitiesandfocusinsteadonthequalityofever-changing relationships with all life. We work to replace fear with curiosity—asking why we are together creating a world that none of us as individuals would choose? We see the nature of life as connection and change—realizing, therefore, that it’s just not possible to know what’s possible. How freeing. When we put our eco-minds into action with the power of connection, we can reach out and spark face-to-face gatherings with others that are also eager to move from feeling overwhelmed to taking rewarding action. Everyonebenefits.

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“Nature doesn’t bang any drums when she bursts forthintoflowers,nor

play any dirges when the trees let go of their leaves in the fall. But when we approach her in the right spirit, she has many secrets to share. If you haven’t heard nature whispering to you lately, now is a good time to give her the opportunity.”~ Osho, in Osho Zen Taro: the Transcendental Game of Zen

As we all innately know, spend-ing time in nature is good for our body, mind and spirit. It’s why we’re attractedtogreenplaces,flowers,lakes, fresh air and sunshine. Taking a nature walk—affording plenty of fresh air and exercise in a quiet setting—has traditionally been prescribed for good health. That raises a question: How muchnaturalhealingarewesacrific-ing when we spend most of our days indoors?

In Japan, a group of medical researchersandgovernment-affiliatedforest organizations support the creation of forest therapy centers, where people enjoy the trails and guided walks and also receive free medical checkups under the trees. Since 1984, they have beenstudyingthehealthbenefitsofwalking in the woods, termed shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. There are now morethan30suchofficiallydesignatedsites. In related studies, scientists from Japan’s Nippon Medical School and Chiba University tracked positive physiological changes in individuals walking in the woods compared with city walkers. Early results were pub-lished in the International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, European Journal of Applied Physiol-ogy and Journal of Biological Regula-tors and Homeostatic Agents. Forest walkers showed:

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n Reduction of adrenaline and noradrenalin, also stress-related hormones

n Increase in immunity-boosting natural killer (NK) cell activity, and the numbers of NK cells and anti-cancer proteins known to combat cancer

Newest FindingsThe researchers theorized that organic compounds called phytoncides, produced by trees and other plants as a protec-tion from disease, insects and fungus, were also producing beneficialnaturalkillercellsinpeopleintheforests.Inastudythat exposed participants to phytoncides via aromatic oils fed throughahumidifierinahotelroom,theresearchersfoundsimilar increases in NK levels. A 2011 study by Nippon Medical School’s department of hygiene and public health showed that the resulting increase in NK cells lasted for 30 days. They concluded that a monthly walk in the woods could help people maintain a higher level of protective NK activity and perhaps even have a preventive effect on cancer generation and progression. Qing Li, PhD, the assistant professor leading several of these studies, suggests that dense forest areas are more effective at boosting immunity than city parks and gardens. He also reports that phytoncide concentrations increase during summer growing seasons and decrease during the winter, although they are still present in tree trunks even when the trees are deciduous. Li further suggests that walks in the woods should be conducted at a leisurely pace. For stress reduction, he sug-gests four hours of walking, covering a generous 3 miles, or 2 hours walking about 1.5 miles. For cancer-protecting effects, he suggests regularly spending three days and two nights in a forested area. “Carry water and drink when you’re thirsty,” says Li. “Find a place that pleases you and sit and enjoy the scen-ery.” He adds that relaxing in a hot tub or spa counts as a perfect end to a day of forest bathing. Li foresees a future in which patients diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension may receive a forest bathing prescription, but counsels that shinrin-yoku is considered preventive, rather than therapeutic, medicine.

Enhancing Nature’s PowerEcopsychologist Michael Cohen, PhD, executive director of Project NatureConnect, adds, “If you want to increase the healing effect of being in nature, it helps to change the way you think and feel about connecting with it.” He has students repeat the word “unity” as they encounter natural attractions—be it a tree, bird, brook or breeze—until they feel that they are part of nature, not separate… part of the healing wisdom of the planet. More, he states, “Sharing helps solidify the experience and opens you to greater personal healing.”

Maggie Spilner, author of Prevention’s Complete Book of Walking and Walk Your Way Through Menopause, leads walking vacations for her company, Walk For All Seasons.


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GROWING UP GREENLessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints

by Hilary Ferrand

Parents schooled in environmental principles strive to guide their children in like-minded directions.

How can we inspire them to join in addressing larger challenges without coming across as a lecturer about yet another obligation? Thankfully, there are many ways to make green living a feel-good, even easy and fun habit.

Cutting ConsumerismThe most important factor is to live as an example. Parents best teach children to buy less by buying less themselves. Discuss various considerations and ask for their opinions. According to a recent study by Empower MediaMarketing, kids see 12 to 14 minutes of commercials for every hour of television screen time. Talk about ads that target kids and how some retailers manipulate young audi-ences.Comparetheadvertisedbenefitsof a new toy with their own experi-ences with it; does it measure up? Give kids attractive options and practice in making choices. “I tell them what a product contains and if it’s proven to cause health problems,” says Mary Marsh, a mother of three in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “I also will tell them about a natural alterna-tive. I really want them to make these important decisions themselves. I can’t decide for them later on.”

Taming TrashChallengechildrentofindreusablealternatives to disposable household

items. Turn it into a game; conduct ex-periments to see how well the alterna-tives work and try their ideas. Put a spin on recycling. Instead of rinsing milk jugs and putting them out for recycling, save some to create an igloo indoors. Unwind that old sweater and use it in artwork. Cut apart old jeans and turn them into skirts. Deco-rate glass jars and repurpose them as storage for pantry foods and miscellany. Take children to the local dump to identify items that could be recycled or reused. University of Utah research attests that half of all US garbage could be recycled. In practice, we settle for about 2 percent. Encourage youngsters to make their opinions known. When a toy’s package is much larger than it needs to be, help them write the maker a letter asking the manufacturer to green their business.

Creating ConcernHelp children become experts. “Kids can inspire their friends and parents to be more environmentally conscious,” advises Dr. Moshe Lewis, chief of physical medicine and rehab at the CaliforniaPacificMedicalCenter,inSan Francisco. Surround the family with na-ture. “Kids are naturally curious. As they learn about the natural habitat of animals, their importance in the ecosystem and how beautiful they are, they develop an appreciation for thediversefloraandfaunaspecieson

Earth,” says Lewis. Barbara Smith started the Bow Wow Meow Kids Club at the Almost Home humane shelter, in Fort Dodge, IA, so that more children could visit the animals. “Volunteering at the shelterhasmorebenefitsforkidsthanjust playing with cats and dogs,” says Smith. “It teaches how to be kind, how to earn trust and try to heal. It teaches them to be humane.” Involve kids in choosing good food. “I like to produce some food at home so we can lessen our footprints a bit more,” says Marsh. Two of her children help care for the family’s quails and collect eggs. The third creates cartoons about the downside of factory farms.

Tough TalkingEnvironmental challenges can appear daunting, and may make children feel fearful or even guilty that they can’t help. A parent can help calm their nerves, offer constructive perspective and help them feel like part of the solu-tion. “Keep the tone of conversation on possibilities, rather than impend-ing doom,” counsels licensed mental health counselor Brooke Randolph, of Indianapolis, IN. “Focus on what could happen, instead of what will.” Look for the positives. “A single choice is not causing global warming or the extinction of a species; rather, it is a build-up of several choices, made by many people, over and over again.” Talk about current incremental chang-es that are helping. Make doable, Earth-friendly goals and act together to make a difference. “No matter how small it is,” says Ran-dolph, “if children feel they are doing something positive, they can feel more in control.” Finally, encourage self-expression. “For kids, being able to verbalize or express their feelings is critical,” says Lewis. “Sometimes, this requires more than just talk therapy. I have found that art and other creative expressions are a way to work through various emo-tions.”

Hilary Ferrand is a freelance writer in Fort Dodge, IA.

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MARCH 27-APRIL 3Icon Painting as Prayer w/Christopher Marie Wagner. Enter deep prayer time of Lent through the writing of the icon of St. Michael the Archangel. Complete an icon using acrylics and gold leaf; no experience necessary. Materials fee, $40; class limited to 10. $675 fee includes lodging and meals. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the

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SUNDAY, APRIL 1Men’s Spirituality Group at Unity−9:30-10:30am. Discussion of “The Twelve Powers of Man” by Charles Filmore. Love offering. Unity of Columbia SEE Room, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Colum-

bia, 803-736-5766 or email [email protected]. Blue Ribbon Sunday: “Relax, God Loves You”−11am. Holiday Service. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. 803-530-6199, Uni-tyColumbiaSC.orgThe Healing Circle at Unity–12:30-2pm. Discus-sion & education, map, prayers, peace “Letting Go of Fear”. Love offering. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. Info: 803-530-6199 or email [email protected].

MONDAY, APRIL 2Natural Awakenings Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

TUESDAY APRIL 3 Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–10:30am-12:30pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.Green Drinks–5:30-8pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. This month at Jake’s Bar & Grill, 2112 Devine St, Columbia, Check Facebook Green Drinks Columbia.

THURSDAY APRIL 5Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30pm-8pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki en-ergy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.5th Annual Columbia Urban Tour–5pm-8pm. Free self guided event featuring special offers, give-aways from retailers and restaurants, live street per-formers and musicians, local artists, and a glimpse into downtown living. 1200 to 1700 block of Main. Horse carriage rides, brochures with map and door prize at end. City Center Partnership program. Info 803-779-4005x2040, CityCenterColumbia.sc

APRIL 5-8Easter Triduum: Easter Hope in a Time of Ecological Decline w/Jim Profit. Can we hear the cry of Jesus on the cross in the cry of Earth and experience the resurrection in the regenerative power of Earth? Our experience of Easter gives us hope in a time of ecological decline. This retreat includes Holy Thursday, Seder/Eucharistic liturgy, Good Friday, Way of the Cross, Holy Saturday, Great Easter Fire/Vigil, early Easter Sunday lit-urgy. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and


the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $375 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8Easter Flower Ceremony: “Everything’s Going to Be Alright”–11am. Holiday Service. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. 803-530-6199, UnityColumbiaSC.org.Community HU Sing–10am. HU (pronounced Hue) is a spiritual sound that connects us with the Holy Spirit (God’s Life Force). It is a love song to God and is very uplifting, especially in a group set-ting, sung for about 20 min. Refreshments follow. Free, all are welcome. 7 Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Info: Steve, 803-318-1887, ECK-SC.org, or Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritual-seekers/.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10Green Drinks–5:30-8pm. For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. This month at Jakes Bar and Grille, 2112 Devine St, Columbia. Check Facebook, Green Drinks Columbia.Natural Awakenings Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

APRIL 10 & 11Awakening the Spirit Within: Learning to Play the Flute w/Cerantha Corley. Find out how a Na-tive American-style flute can express your inner song. Let your soul speak to you through flute-play-ing and expressive painting. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

APRIL 11-12Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–5pm-9pm. Entry-level class combines 4 attunements, instruc-tion, discussion & practice time. Can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness, on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 4/1, $300 after, Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13Slow Food at Indie Grits Kickoff Chefs’ Tasting Party−6:30-9pm. Hosted potluck w/beer, wine, and a critical mass of Columbia, SC’s food and sustain-ability luminaries. The All-Local Farmers Market building and veranda, 711 Whaley St, Columbia. $20 Slow Food and Nickelodeon members, $40 General Admission. SlowFoodColumbia.org.

APRIL 13-15Planting Seeds of Hope: Growing Your Own Veggies w/ Rita Wienken. This workshop will explore the current food system and look at ways to become more conscious of Earth’s sustainability

through food choices we make. Learn to build a 5- by 8-foot raised bed for growing your own food. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $200 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 14The Raw Truth Wellness Conference w/Lere Robinson–9am-1pm. Free Wellness Conference that will revolutionize the way you think about weight loss, colon health and your overall health. RSVP requested, bring friends. Snacks provided. Columbia Conference Center, 169 Laurelhurst Ave, Columbia. Info: Leré Robinson, Nutritional Con-sultant, Alive Again, LLC, 803-403-4777, [email protected].

MONDAY, APRIL 16Gluten Free Dining Out w/Central SC Celiac Support Group–6pm. El Chico, Bush River Rd, Columbia. Info: 803 463-2321 or email [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18Natural Awakenings Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20Community Movie Night w/Jubilee! Circle–7pm. Screening of the 2004 film “Saved”. When a girl at-tending a Christian high school becomes pregnant, she finds herself ostracized and demonized, as all of her former friends turn on her. Starring Mandy Moore and McCauley Culkin, gives a keen, satiric critique of Christian fundamentalism and intoler-ance. Followed by discussion. Free and open to the public. Snacks provided, can bring your own drink (alcohol OK). 2730 Millwood Ave Columbia. Info: Rev. Chellew-Hodge, 803-491-5116.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 22Meditation Hour w/LaVoice Kallestad–9:30-10:30am. Love offering. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. 803-530-6199, UnityCo-lumbiaSC.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 26Natural Awakenings Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

APRIL 27-29“Like Changing Clothes”: Vitality in Aging w/Christie Derrick-Guess. To paraphrase the Dalai Lama, “Aging is like changing clothes.” This workshop helps participants explore their resources for resilience and vitality. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $275 fee includes lodging and meals. 843-382-9777 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

APRIL 28-29Miracle Workers Training w/Larry Green−9am-5:30pm both days. Over a dozen miraculous techniques presented for everyone to use success-fully. No prior background required. The best self help skills from Energy Medicine and Holistic Health systems. $275. Location TBD- Columbia. Info and registration: USkinesiology.com or call 919-933-9299.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29Meditation Hour w/LaVoice Kallestad–9:30-10:30am. Love offering. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia. 803-530-6199, UnityCo-lumbiaSC.org 803-530-6199. UnityColumbiaSC.org.

lookingforwardTUESDAY, MAY 1Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–10:30am-12:30pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

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Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? Meet in a comfortable and informal setting where all Spiritual points of view are appreciated, non-dogmatic approach. Free, sponsored by Eckankar. Past discussion topics: Past Lives, God Realization, Dreams, Coincidences. an important forum for all who love God who are serious about their Spiritual growth. Dates and times vary, see contact info for update. Steve at 803-318-1887, ECK-SC.org, or meetup.com/columbia-spiritual-seekers/.Christ Unity Celebration Service w/Rev Lisa Thorpe & guest speakers−11am. Prayer, medita-tion, song, messages & family. Bookstore open 9-11am, youth programs. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-530-6199. UnityCo-lumbiaSC.org.Jubilee! Circle w Rev. Candace Chellew-Hodge–11am. A progressive, inclusive community influenced by Creation Spirituality, ecumenical, feminist, and traditional Christian theologies. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome. 1st Sun-Potluck and guided discussion, 2nd Sun-Celebration Service, 3rd Sun Faith on Film, 4th Sun-Celebration Service with Communion, 5th Sun-Jubilee! The Musical. Love offering, 2730 Millwood Ave, Columbia, JubileeCircleUCC.com.

Aikido w/James Patterson–7am. A martial art that truly strives for peace. Strengthen the spirit while exercising the body. Open to the entire human fam-ily. $10/month for non-UUCC members. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Columbia, 803-319-1438.

Healthy Carolina Farmers Market–10am-2pm. Locally grown produce, fresh seafood, boiled peanuts, kettle corn, freshly baked bread, and other goods including natural soaps and lotions. By Healthy Carolina, Parking Services, and the SC Dept of Ag. 1400 Greene St in front of the Russell House University Union, USC, Columbia. Info: sc.edu/healthycarolina/farmersmarket.html or [email protected] Beginner’s Intro Tai Chi Class w/Wes Adams–6pm. Tai Chi—a beautiful art people fall in love with, both for the benefits & for the joy. Fit-ness, health, relaxation, clarity, energy, confidence, peace & balance. Sign up online at ColumbiaTai-ChiCenter.com/signup. 2910 Rosewood Dr. Info: Wes, 803-873-2100, or ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com. Nia w/Nancy Whitlock−6pm. Nia teaches you to consciously move in gentler ways to bring greater

comfort and ease into your life. It revitalizes your mind and body as it uplifts your spirit and emotions. Moves are adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Still Hopes Wellness Center, West Columbia. Info: Nancy 803-779-8077, [email protected], nianow.com.Unity Prayer and Meditation Hour−7-8pm in the Unity SEE Library. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, Columbia, 803-530-6199. UnityCo-lumbiaSC.org.

All Local Farmer’s Market–4-8pm. Producer-only farmers’ market offering fresh, local food straight from South Carolina farmers. 711 Whaley St, Columbia. Info: [email protected]. Face-book-All local Farmers Market.

Jin shin Jyutsu Self-Help Thursdays w/Margaret Self–(Call to Schedule). Have your 12 pulses as-sessed and receive a self-help protocol to use at home. $10 Columbia Margaret Self, Carolina Reiki Institute Inc., 803-551-1191.

Aikido w/James Patterson–7am. A martial art that truly strives for peace. Strengthen the spirit while exercising the body. Open to the entire human fam-ily. $10/month for non UUCC members. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St, Cola. Info: 803 319-1438. Coffee After Hours w/Good Life Café–9pm-Midnight. Drop in at Good Life Café for organic coffee, healthy snacks and an acoustic musical jam session of local talent, conversation

Preparing Raw Foods Class w/Good Life Café. Alternating Saturdays, check website for day and time. Class series to show how and why raw foods work, how to prepare. Recipe themes: Mexican, Thai, Italian and others. 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia. 803-454-3516, GoodLifeCafe.net. All Local Farmer’s Market–8am-12pm. Produc-er-only farmers’ market offering fresh, local food straight from South Carolina farmers. 711 Whaley St, Columbia. Info: [email protected] After Hours w/Good Life Café–9pm-Midnight. Drop in at Good Life Café for organic coffee, healthy snacks and an acoustic musical jam session of local talent, conversation and friends. 3681-D Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, 803-454-3516. Facebook: Good Life Café WC, GoodLifeCafe.net.

Green Drinks–For all in green building, sales, conservation, recycling, nature & politics to gather for fun & shared enlightenment. This month Green Drinks will join the post-Annual Conservation Lobby Day After Party. Columbia, Check Keep-theMidlandsBeautiful.org/Calendar for info.

THURSDAY, MAY 3Reiki Clinic w/Margaret Self–5:30-8pm. Join us as we share Reiki treatments in a group. Open to all, no training necessary. Great intro to Reiki energy. $10, must preregister. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Columbia. Info: 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 4Natural Awakenings Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

SUNDAY, MAY 6Atom Smashing Power of Mind Book Study Class w/LaVoice Kallestad–9:30-10:30am (Sun-days 5/6-6/24). In-depth book study by author Charles Filmore. Fillmore approaches the spiritual realm from the viewpoint of science, takes it apart, demystifies the “holiness” of our relationship to God and the universe and “remystifies” Jesus’ teachings as scientific theory. Love offering. Unity of Columbia, 1801 LeGrand Rd, 803-530-6199. UnityColumbiaSC.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 12Reiki Level I, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–9am-5pm. Entry-level class combines 4 attunements, instruc-tion, discussion & practice time. Can be used in any situation to promote healing & wellness, on self & others. Manual included. Preregistration reqd. $250 before 5/2, $300 after, Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. 803-551-1191 or CarolinaReikiInstitute.com.Natural Awakenings Discount at Rosewood–8am-8pm. 20% off purchase price at Rosewood Market, Deli and other sale items not incl. 2803 Rosewood Dr in Columbia. RosewoodMarket.com, 803-530-3270.

SUNDAY, MAY 13Columbia Eckankar Worship Service–10am. “Put Yourself on Sacred Ground” Free, all are welcome. 7 Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane. Info: Steve, 803-318-1887, ECK-SC.org, or Meetup.com/Columbia-spiritual-seekers/.

SATURDAY, MAY 26Reiki Level II, Traditional Usui Reiki System w/Margaret Self, Reiki Master, NHD–9am-1pm. Attunement connects student to a higher, more focused vibration of the Reiki energy. Techniques for distance healing. Healing of spiritual/emotional issues taught. Discussion, practice time & manual included. Preregistration req. $300 before 5/16, $350 if paid after. Carolina Reiki Institute, 112 Wexwood Ct, Cola. Info: 551-1191, CarolinaReiki-Institute.com.


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Julie Bradshaw offers intuitive life readings, akashic record readings, and angel and spirit guide readings. She is a Reikimaster and certifiedhypnotherapist who is also certifiedinPsych-KandNLP.

Using various methods of energy psychology, she assists clients in releasing issues as they areidentifiedduringareading.Juliehasbeenstudying and working with energy healing for more than 20 years.

CHIROPRACTIC

SHELLY JONES, DCChiropractic Wellness Center Inc.5209 Forest Dr, Ste C [email protected]

I provide you and your family chiropractic care, health information and wellness resources to support your body’s natural ability to heal, feel better and enjoy living an active lifestyle! Call me to

schedule your appointment or discuss how I can bring our on-site chiropractic care and health-education services to your business, school or athletic team.

ECO-TOURISM RETREATS

ENOTA MOUNTAIN RETREAT1000 Hwy 180Hiawassee, GA 30546800-990-8869706-896-9966www.enota.com

Enota is a family-friendly retreat many say is their best cabin or campground experience ever. The natural springs, hiking trails and rushing waterfalls each hold the promise of adventure.

Cabin rentals, motel rooms, RV sites, tent sites, a spa and wellness center, an organic farm, more than 300 animals to delight the kids, troutfishingandthebesthome-cookedmealsavailable anywhere. See ad, page 22.

FITNESS

COLUMBIA TAI CHI CENTERWesley Adams, Owner/Instructor2910 Rosewood Dr, Columbia803-873-2100ColumbiaTaiChiCenter.com

Wes Adams is dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier, more balanced lives by teaching traditional lineage tai chi. In this day of "cardio tai chi" workouts and one-day tai chi instructor certificationseminars, there is a strong need

for authentic instruction in the complete art of tai chi. Wes is a certifiedinstructorundertheAmerican Center for Chinese Studies, NY. See ad, page10.

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 HealthyLivingColumbia.com.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

FARMLAND SHARE - Have good soil, need farmer to utilize small farm in Lexington. Will trade for percentage of harvest. Call Lana 803-646-7916.

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CLASSES/INSTRUCTION

Art Lessons by Beth Akers, MEd. Now enroll-ing by appointment. Children, Adults, Groups, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced. Award-winning educator w/over 20yrs exp. Bonded. In studio or will come to you. 803-331-6426.

classifiedswould like to share in a relaxed, non-dogmatic setting? Eckankar hosts open discussions (meetups), worship services and more at no charge. All are welcome. These are important forums for all who love God and who are serious about their spiritual growth.Topics include understanding past lives, dreams, coincidences, God’s creative life force and more. Call ahead: time and date may vary.

JUBILEE! CircleRev. Candace Chellew-Hodge 2730 Millwood AveColumbia803-491-5116JubileeCircleUCC.org

Looking for spiritual direction? Rev. Candace Chellew-Hodgeisacertifiedspiritualdirectortrained through the Omega Point program from the Episcopal Diocese in Atlanta. Spiritual seekers and people of all faiths are welcome. $60 per session. For a free consultation, please call. See ad page 18.

THERMOGRAPHY

ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INC.120 Kaminer Way Pkwy, Ste JColumbia803-798-8687

About Your Health Inc. is a small business whose main focus is health education and health-enhancing services. These services include, but are not limited to, one-on-one nutritional counseling,

Reams pH testing, parasite programs, aqua-chi footbaths, far infrared sauna, weight-loss

programs, and thermography as featured on the health segment on WIS TV. We offer a full lineofhard-to-findnatural,organic,wholefoodnutritional supplements, and some specialty items that include raw foods and natural household items. See ad, page 10.

VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE4840 Forest Dr, Ste 15aColumbiaTrenholm Plaza803- 454-7700 garnersnaturallife.com

At Garner’s Natural life we offer the purest, most innovative high-quality natural products. With more than 130 collective years of wellness experience, our expert staff provides the most unsurpassed customer service in our industry. We are proud to say that our knowledge allows us to encourage choices that will positively impact the heath and future of our community and environment. See ad, back page.

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