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Fresh Ideas For goIng out and eatIng In
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lIve a healthIer lIFe
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lowcountr y wellness contents
body
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12 1 pain, 3 treatments Heallowerbackailmentsthroughthebody,mindandspirit.
1� a safe place in the sun Sevenstepsforsavingyourskinwhilebaskinginthedaylight.
17 shape up! Localfitnesscenterswanttomakeyousweat.
24 pass the kleenex AllergiesarejustapartoflifeintheLowcountry.
14 maintain your brain Howtokeepyournogginassharpasatack.
2� get in the mood Mentallyprepareforchildbirthtoeasefearandworry.
30 blow your mind Localspasoffertreatmentstointegratemindandbody.
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editor’s note:We are pleased to bring you the first issue of Lowcountry Wellness magazine! Our mission is to provide you with a wealth of advice and information to help you live a better, healthier life in this great region of ours. We hope you’ll enjoy this new publication and wish you wellness in everything you do!
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spirit
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lowcountr y wellness contents
22 get a life ... coach Alifecoachcanhelpyoufinddirectionandmeaning.
28 a little help from your friends Supportgroupsservediverseneedsandofferstrengthofcommunity.
29 self-help bookshelf Werecommendfourbookstonurtureyourspirit.
8 contributors
9 lifelineWorkshops,events,tipsandtidbitstohelpyouliveabetterlife.
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tell us what you thinkWe’d love to hear your comments and suggestions about Lowcountry Wellness. E-mail us at editor@lowcountryliving magazine.com, or drop a note in the mail to Lowcountry Wellness, c/o The Post and Courier, 134 Columbus St., Charleston, S.C. 29403-4800.
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2008 edition
publIcatIon m anager Jane comfort
edItor cathleen barrie
art dIrector holly thorpe
gr aphIc desIgner melissa kelley
contrIbutIng edItor stephanie burt williams
advertIsIng gr aphIc desIgner shannon mccarty
prooFreader carrie kenady
contrIbutIng wrIters kim catanzarite, kendall lukas,
eugenia payne, Jennifer h. smith, colleen troy
contrIbutIng photogr apher
sully sullivan
web desIgner amy freeman
publIsher larry w. tarleton
audIence development dIrector steve wagenlander
advertIsIng dIrector bill cranford
nIche dIvIsIon m anager Jane comfort
cl a ssIFIed m anager parks rogers
reta Il advertIsIng m anager
Jamie drolet
new medIa advertIsIng m anager
Zach payer
sales m anagers michael caristi, kathryn darden,
deseret evangelista, greg gormley, brenda Jaicks, ruthann kelly, mark mandel, robbi statham
to advertise in future publications, call your post and courier sales representative
or our advertising department at (843) 937-5468.
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lowcountry wellness is an annual magazine of the post and courier, 134 columbus st., charleston, s.c. 29403-4800. copyright 2008 by the post and courier. no portion of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without express written permission from the post and courier. printed by r.l. bryan, columbia, s.c.
SuLLy SuLLivan | photographer
subJect: “ShapeUp!“page 17
behInd the scenes:CurrentlybasedoutofCharlestonandlivingdowntown“nextdoortoagreat-smellingpizzaplace,”Sullyhasenjoyedavarietyofcommercialworkandconsidersmusicandfashiontobehisspecialties.Hehasworkedwithadagenciesandpublicationsaswellastoprecordlabelsfromaroundtheworld.
Kim CaTanzariTE | writer
subJect:“ShapeUp!” page 17
behInd the scenes:Kimisafree-lancewriterandeditorlivinginCharleston.Shehaswrittenfor
Lowcountry LivingandLowcountry Bridesmagazines.Kimhasbeen
devotedtoworkingoutinhealthclubsand/orhomegymsformore
than20years.“It’sastressreliever,calorieburnerandantidotetosomanyphysicalailments.Howcan
younot‘justdoit’”?
JEnnifEr H. SmiTH | writer
subJect:“GetaLife...Coach”page 22
behInd the scenes:Asaplay-at-homemomofyoungchildren,Jencanrelatetothequestforbalance.Likemanybusyfolks,shecouldaccomplishmorewiththehelpofaskilledlifecoach.Prioritizingisachallenge:separatingthe“hope-to-dos”fromthe“muddle-throughs,”andtoooftenpostponingthehandfuloftasksunder“achievewithgrace.”Fortunately,helpfultask-mastersareplentifulinCharleston.
COLLEEn TrOy | writer
subJect: “ALittleHelpfromYourFriends”page 28
behInd the scenes:Colleenisafree-lancewriterandbusinessownerwithadeepinterestinthemind/body/spiritconnection.Researchinglocalsupportgroupswasespeciallyinteresting,shenotes.“I’vealwaysbeenabigbelieverthatourloadsarelightenedwhenwesharethemwithothers.It’ssowon-derfultoseemanyofourfriendsandneighborsintheLowcountrytappingintothepowerofsupportgroups.”
about our contributors
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O c t O b e r 1 8race for the cure
Daniel Island
Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s largest
and most popular event is the Race for
the Cure. Started as one 5K (3.1 miles)
race in Dallas, this event has grown to be
a national series of more than 110 races in
cities around the nation. The Lowcountry
course starts and finishes at the Family
Circle Tennis Center, and festivities include
an expo and a survivor celebration.
GET INFO: (843) 556-3343
www.komenlowcountry.org/race
O c t O b e r 2 4 - 2 5fac ing the Lion, Be ing
the Lion: f inding inner courage Where
it Lives, Presenter Mark nePo
The Sophia Institute, Downtown
Delve into the courage to listen to your
own life, the gift of vulnerability, the will-
ingness to experiment and explore your
own voice, the abiding commitment to
respect your own and others’ journeys and
the life skill of working with what we’re
given. No experience is required, just a
beginner’s mind and heart. Friday evening’s
lecture at 6:30 p.m. is $20 in advance, $30
at door. The cost of the weekend workshop
(includes Friday evening lecture) is $250.
GET INFO: (843) 720-8528
www.thesophiainstitute.org
n O v e m b e r 8third annuaL green
and Lean 5kBrittlebank Park, Downtown
Once again, Keep Charleston Beautiful
has teamed up with Lowcountry Earth
Force to sponsor the Third Annual Green
and Lean 5K. This year’s race is certified,
and all proceeds benefit environmental
education programs, so put on your run-
ning shoes, race for a good cause and get
some healthy exercise.
GET INFO: (843) 579-7501
www.charlestoncity.info/dept/?nid=402
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lifelInewatch out men
[ standing invitation ]
unity church, north charleston
reiki WorkshopsThe practice of Reiki is a method of
transferring Universal Life Energy, and Reiki practitioners transmit
this energy through their hands to a person who is open to receiving it. Clinics are held on Tuesday evenings except for the first Tuesday of the month. First-come, first-serve registration is from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Suggested donation: $7. Call (843) 991-0831 for more information.
digital diet tips!
The MUSC Weight Manage-ment Center “cell-U-lite”
weight loss messaging program is a free text messaging service
that delivers a daily weight management tip directly to
your cell phone. these messages provide practical tips and daily reminders to help you work
weight management into your daily lifestyle. www.cell-u-lite.org
as a male... •in Dorchester County,
yourchancesofdyingfromheartdiseaseare36percenthigherthanawoman’s;
•in Berkeley County, thechancesofdyingfromlungcancerare41percenthigherthanawoman’s;
•in Charleston County, theoddsofdyingfrompneumoniaaremorethan80percenthigherthanawoman’s.
Tuesday evenings
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EDuCaTE yOurSELfThe Diabetic Education Group meets
the third Tuesday of every month
from 5 to 7 p.m. at East Cooper
Medical Center. This free monthly
program teaches patients and family
members how to successfully man-
age diabetes. For more information
or to register, call (843) 884-7031.
Source: DHEC
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iS iT JuST mE, Or iS iT Warm in HErE?
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is defined as any amount of sweat-
ing that causes problems or distress. It usually starts in
adolescence or young adult-hood, and up to 3 percent of the population suffers. There are treatments available, and
dermatologists are generally the best physicians to consult
for treatment.
[ spotlight class ]
kindermusikKindermusik is a program of mu-sic-filled classes designed to devel-op skills (cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical) in the whole child, ages newborn to 7 years. Lowcountry Kindermusik of-fers fall and spring classes at the fol-lowing locations:• Summerville – National Karate Institute, 827 Travelers Blvd., off Trolley Road• West Ashley – Susan Causey’s Dance Studio, 2487 Ashley River Road• James Island – School of Empty Hand Art Karate Studio, 325 Folly Road, in the
Cross Creek Shopping Center • Hanahan – Highland Park Baptist Church, 6211 Murray DriveFor more information, check out www.lowcountrykindermusik.com.
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Memory screeningnational Memory screening day is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the alzheimer’s foundation of america to promote early det- ection of alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and to encourage appropriate intervention. to find local screening locations, visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org
don’t F orget
dIscount massage
Takeadvantageofthemanyspa
servicesofferedbystudentsinmiller-motte technical college’s thera-peutic massage and esthetic technology prog-
rams. Studentsaresupervisedbyaknowledgeable,professional
instructor.Scheduleanappoint-mentforyourselfandforfriends
ororderagiftcertificatebycalling(843)266-1920.
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broccoli
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ext to the common cold, lower
back pain is the most recur-
ring ailment that causes people
to miss work, mainly because of the
inflammation of muscle tissue. While
many suffering from back pain rightly
seek the advice of a trained medical doc-
tor, other treatments such as yoga and
Rolfing are also viable sources of relief.
Certainly, a physician should be consult-
ed immediately for conditions related to
injury, numbness or leg weakness.
yoga“IthoughtthatIwasalways
goingtobeinpainandneverbeabletobendoveragain,”saysJeffreyCohen,co-ownerofJivamuktiYogaofCharleston.
Cohenwasbedriddenandconsideringsurgeryforsciaticabeforehebegantheyogapracticethathascuredhisbackproblems.First,yogataughthimhowtobreathe.Throughmindfulbreathing,Cohentappedintotheabilityofmindandbodytoquieteachother.Herealizedthatthegreaterportionofhisbackpainstemmedfromthementalanxietyabouthavingpain,andherecalledthathisbackhurtthemostatthedoctor’soffice,wherehissymptomsweregiventhemostattention.
Asnatureintended,weareallconditionedtopanicaboutourencounterswithdiscomfort–bothphysicalandemotional.Butinyogaclass,Cohenlearnedtotrumphishabitualreactions.Oncehisanxietywasincheck,thepainlostitsfavoriteaccompliceandeventuallyvanished.
Cohen’ssuccessstoryissimilartomanyyogainstructorswhoarecompelledtoteachothershowtoalleviatetheirsuf-fering.Ratherthanseekingwaysaroundpain,studyingyogameetstheconditionheadon,enablingtheconcentrationandbloodcirculationneededtorestorethebody.Simplyput,thebodycannotbetreatedwithoutinvolvingthemindandspirit.
the way to healing lower back pain is through the
body, mind and spirit
Written by eugenia payne
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diagnosis and treatment
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rolfingInadditiontoyoga,spinalalignmentandposturecanobtainnewlifewithatreatmentknownas
Rolfing,whichrestructuresconnectivemuscularfasciasothatthebodyadherestoamoreoptimalform.Likemassage,thepractitioneruseshandsandelbows,butRolfingsessionsworkcumulativelyandreachbeyondsurfacemusclestorealignthedeepestlayersoftheconnectivetissue.
JeremyEversofCharlestonRolfingsaysthathisclientsnoticethemostchangeafterabout10Rolfingsessions;afterthatit’s,likeanything,“alittlemaintenancehereandthere.”Naturally,Evers(whoalsoteachesyoga)encouragesstretchesandexercisestomaintaintheadjust-ments.About15percentofsessionswithEversarespentlearninghowtoactivelymanageyourposture’spredispositions.
medical treatment
Dr.LesliePelzerofCharl-estonHouseCallsdrawsfrommanydisciplineswhenofferingtreat-mentforlowerbackpain.Forthemostseverecases,sherecommendslumbarsteroidinjectionstodecreaseinflammationaroundthenerveroot.AccordingtoPelzer,aseriesofthreeorfourtriggerpointinjectionsareoftenrequiredbeforethepainsubsides.
“Advancementsinlumbarsurgeryareimprovingthesuccessofartificialdiscreplacements,butmoreconservativetreatmentsareadvisedbeforeconsider-ingsurgery.”
Alongwithmedicationsandmassage,Pelzerhaswitnessedpatientsatisfactionwithwell-trainedacupuncturists,likeDr.CatherineJonesofAcupunctureandWellnessofCharleston.
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he basic rule is, if you don’t use it, you lose it. here are certain
things you can do to counteract all those reality tv marathons spent sitting aimlessly on the couch. keep those synapses firing, or they’ll get rusty.
exercIse your body regul arly, and get Involved In
physIcally actIve leIsure pursuIts
What this means:Atleast30minutesofactivityfivetimesaweek.
keep your mInd exercIsed! engage In actIve learnIng
throughout lIFe, and pursue new experIencesWhat this means: Doyourbesttoremaincurious.Askwhy.Learnanewtask,anewlanguageoranewroutetoyourfavor-iteplace.
stay socIally engaged wIth FrIends, Fa mIly and
communIt y groupsWhat this means:Ifyoudon’tlikehangingoutwithyourcurrent“friends,”findnewones.Gooverandmeetthatnewneighbor.Callyourmom.
m aIntaIn a posItIve attItude and a sense oF control
over your lIFeWhat this means:Beingthemasterofyourowndestinykeepsyourbrainengagedwithpossibilities.Ifyougiveupcontrol,youcouldeventuallygiveupsanity.
take steps to m anage stressWhat this means: Don’tgettothepointwhereeverythinggetstoyou.Stresscandoseriousdamagetoyourwholebody,sospendtimeenjoyingahobby,evenifsometimesyoufeelyoudon’thavethetimetospare.
eat a bal anced dIet, and Focus on br aIn-healthy Foods
that are rIch In antIoxIdants and omega-3 Fatt y acIds,
and consIder takIng a multIvIta mIn supplement that
Includes antIoxIdants and Fol ateWhat this means: Eatfish;eatbroccoli;eatalotmoreveggiesthanmostAmericans(andfriesdon’tnecessarilycount).
mInd your numbers: lose any extr a pounds, lower your
cholesterol IF It Is hIgh, and keep your blood glucose
and blood pressure under controlWhat this means: Beforeyoucanmanageyourhealth,youneedtoknowthenumbers.Makeanappointmentforacheck-uptoseewhereyoustandonweight,cholesterolandbloodpressure.
get adequate sleepWhat this means:Mostadultsneed6to8hoursofsleepanight,andstudiesshowthatadark,coolroomcanhelpyougettosleepfaster.
get proper medIcal attentIon and treatment For any
underlyIng health problemsWhat this means: Onceagain,makeanappointmentforacheck-up,andifsomethingconcernsyou,bringitupwithyourdoctor.
Source: aarp.org
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TheFDArecommendssevenstepsforsunsafety:
stay in the shade.Avoidthesunfrom10a.m.to4p.m.Thisiswhensunrays
arestrongest.Anddon’tbefooledbycloudyskies.Harmfulrayscanpassthroughclouds.
use sunscreen products on your skin. Manysuntanproductshavesunscreenstoprotectyourskin
fromthesun.Productswithsunscreenshavean“SPF”numberonthelabel.SPFstandsforSunProtectionFactor.Ahighernumbermeansitprotectslonger.BuyproductswithanSPFnumberof15ormore.
wear a hat.Ahatwithawidebrimhelpsshadetheneck,ears,eyes
andhead.
wear sunglasses. Buyonlysunglasseswithalabelsayingtheglassesblock99
to100percentofthesun’srays.Ifthereisnolabel,donotbuytheglasses.
cover up. Wearloose,lightweight,long-sleevedshirtsandlongpants
orlongskirtswheninthesun.
a safeplace in the sun
sun safet y
our doctors tell us to stay out of the sun, but this is
the lowcountry! we have beaches, lots of pool time, and often perfect weather for 18 holes of golf. so let’s be honest – there’s no way to stay completely out oF the sun here, so how can we enJoy It saFely?
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c r u n c h I n g t h e n u m b e r s
An SPF 2 blocks about 50% of UVB rays; an SPF
10 filters out about 85% of UVB rays; an SPF 15 stops about 95%; and an SPF 30 stops about 97%. An SPF that’s higher than 30 does not provide any more UV protection; it just offers
more time that you can stay in the sun without burning.
Source: Paula Begoun, cosmeticscop.com
avoid artificial tanning methods.
Thisincludessunlampsandtan-ningbeds,aswellastanningpillsandtanningmakeup.
tanning pillshaveacoloraddi-tive that turns your skin orangeafteryoutakethem.TheFDAhasapprovedthisadditiveforcoloringfoodsbutnotfortanningtheskin.Thelargeamountofcoloradditiveintanningpillsmaybeharmful.
tanning makeup isputontheskintomakeitlooktan.Sometimesthecolorcanbewashedoffwithsoap and water. Other times, itwearsoffafterafewdays.Theseproductsarenotsunscreenlotionsandwillnotprotectyourskinfromthesun.
check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer.
Lookforchangesinthesize,shape,colororfeelofbirthmarks,molesandspots.Ifyoufindanychangesorsoresthatarenotheal-ing,seeyourdoctor.
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shapeup!
local fitness gyms offer plenty to make you sweat
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Written by kim catanzarite
Photography by christopher brown,
chris and cami smith
and sully sullivan
east shore athletic club at park west. photo by christopher brown
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t’s hard to find time to exercise and easy to come up with ex-
cuses not to. Temperatures are soaring, or the afternoon thun-
derclouds have arrived. It’s true, the Lowcountry’s elements do
sometimes get in the way of a brisk walk or jog along the fitness
trail. But there is a simple answer: the gym – air-conditioned,
weather-proof and fun.
Yes, fun. Today’s gyms go out of their way to make clients
happy. Not only do they provide the weights, fitness classes, yoga
mats and stationary bicycles, but they also furnish the child care
(should you need it), entertainment (via TVs and sometimes movie
screens) and camaraderie (boot camp, anyone?). And after you’ve
burned your allotted calories and sweated away all those pesky
toxins, a cold bottle of Vitamin Water and a masseuse may very
well be waiting in the wings.
Sound good to you? Individual memberships range in price from
less than $20 a month to more than $50, depending on the facil-
ity and the amenities you want to use. Family memberships and
kid-only memberships also are available. Shop around, tour the
facilities and get quotes. The following is a sample of gyms that help
Lowcountry residents get into the best shape of their lives.
everything under one roofe a s t s h o r e at h l e t I c c l u blocatIons:
mount pleasant – 910 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 856-8877; 3301 Stockdale St. (Park West), 375-0770; 1476 Long Grove Drive (Seaside Farms), 881-7560; 610 Coleman Blvd., 881-8142; 677 Long Point Road, 284-4794danIel Island – 295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 200, 284-5513west ashley –1964 Ashley River Road, 266-7311moncks corner – 414 Drive-In Lane, 761-5965north charleston – 8545 Dorchester Road, 767-1060hanahan – opening fall 2008web sIte: eastshoreac.comhours: Call specific location. Some open 24 hours a day. equIpment: State-of-the-art cardio and weight-training equipment amenItIes (vary by locatIon): Indoor pools, in-door/outdoor tracks and basketball courts, racquetball courts, sand volleyball court, steam rooms/saunas, children’s fitness center, child care, personal training, mas-sage club and cafe
iclasses: More than 1,200 group fitness class-es per month, including Les Mills classes, spinning, yoga, Pilates and Silver Sneakers for senior members. FunFit! program for kids (Daniel Island, West Ashley, Park West and Johnnie Dodds locations).
Members have the option of working with personal trainers, attending boot camp or participating in the Performance Massage Club.
s t. a n d r e w s Fa m I ly F I t n e s s p l u slocatIon: 1642 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 763-3850web sIte: standrewsfitness.comhours: Monday-Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m.Friday 5 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday 1-6 p.m.equIpment: Treadmills, rowing machines, elliptical trainers, arc trainers, stationary bicycles, Olympic-style free weights, nau-tilus circuitsamenItIes: Three-lane indoor track, aerobic studios, aquatics, fitness room, racquetball courts, indoor basketball, indoor heated pool, massage therapy, personal training, group nutrition training (registration re-quired), child carecl asses: More than 50 classes offered weekly, including belly dancing, Butt & Gut, water aerobics and Just for Kidz.
personal trainingto p s h a p e a n d s t e v e b a s I l e ’s to p s h a p elocatIons: 778 S. Shelmore Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 388-2301 and 475 East Bay St., 723-2002 (Steve Basile’s)web sIte: topshapeworkout.com and stevebasilestopshape.comhours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.equIpment: State-of-the-art training studio with Atlantis Precision Series weight-training equipment, elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bicycles (most with cable TV)a menItIes: One-to-one personal training, men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers, towels and toiletries provided and in-home training availablesessIons: During each 30- or 60-minute ses-sion, a professional trainer guides the client step-by-step through a personalized work-out, helping him or her stay motivated as
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east shore athletic club at Johnnie dodds. photo
by christopher brown
st. andrews famiy fitness plus. photo by chris and cami smith
st. andrews family fitness plus. photo by chris and cami smith
top shape. photo by sully sullivan
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child’s play
it’s no secret that childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes has become a
concern for U.S. families, and that a lack of physical activity have contrib-uted to a lot of out-of-shape kids. The days of joining the neighborhood gang for a game of “kick the can” are a thing of the past. One rising trend may help, however: gyms that cater to the physi-cal activity needs of children.
“Our goal at Fun Fit! is to inspire children to develop healthy habits that will carry on into adulthood,” says Mandy Harrison of East Shore Athletic Club.
While today’s parent takes a spin-ning class (or buys groceries), his child may take a spinning class of her own. Here’s where kids can go.
eco FItness (mount pleasant): A 4,400-square-foot Kids Towne hosts playground-like play and fitness programs.summervIlle ymca: Fitastic Kids has ping-pong, air hockey and active video games. Those who are 10 and up can join parents for water aerobics, yoga and Pilates.e a st shor e athletIc club (mount
plea sant, danIel Isl and, west a sh-
ley ): Fun Fit! Classes for 3-13 years of age include ball games, rock climbing, exergaming, kickboxing, creative movement and more. st. andrews Fa mIly FItness plus
(west a shley ): Kidz Fitness fea-tures structured activities, such as cardio kickbox, and dance and gymnastics.yoga m a m a k ar m a kId (mount
pleasant): Yoga for all ages.
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Jeffcoat while she works out at
curves of Johns island. beth uses
the curvessmart personal coaching
system, a new technology that
offers a precision-designed
workout, moment-to-moment
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he or she safely works toward fitness goals. A 60-minute session includes warm-up, lower body stretching, core/ab exercises, resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, upper body stretching and cool down.
The number of clients who workout at any given time is strictly limited to ensure privacy and equipment availability.
for women onlyc u r v e slocatIons:
goose creek – 214 St. James Ave., 863-9101hanahan – 1233 Yeamans Hall Road, 744-5999Ja mes Island – 1175-D Folly Road, 406-2878Johns Island – 3575-V Maybank Highway, 557-1150moncks corner – 102 Rembert C Dennis Blvd., 761-7737mount pleasant – 557 Belle Station Blvd, 388-2588; 1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd., 856-0761north charleston – 3746 Ashley Phosphate Road, 552-9436summervIlle – 1525-K Old Trolley Road, 486-0888west ashley – 1836-P Ashley River Road, 852-2878web sIte: curves.comhours: Call specific location for schedules.equIpment: The Curves Circuit consists of weight-training equipment that challenges every major muscle group in a 30-min-ute workout. Burns up to 500 calories per session. Curves Complete is an optional supplemental online nutrition plan.amenItIes: Trainers on-site to answer ques-tions and motivate clientsclasses: The Curves Circuit includes warm-up, aerobic exercise, strength training, cool down and stretching.
Curves was created with the busy wom-an in mind, hence the 30-minute work-out. Baylor University research proves that the Curves method protects muscle, burns body fat and raises metabolism.
full-service + co-edg o l d ’s gy mlocatIons: 1291 Folly Road, 853-GOLD and 35 Folly Road, 329-GOLDweb sIte: goldsgym.comhours: Monday-Thursday 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday 5 a.m.-10 p.m.Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.equIpment: Weight-training and cardiovas-cular equipmentamenItIes (vary by locatIon): Personal training, child care, tanning, pro shop, private wom-
en’s areas and cardio cinema experience.classes: Group exercise, personal training, spinning, Pilates and yoga.
Rooted in its weight-lifting tradition that started in Venice, Calif., Gold’s Gym con-tinues to change with the times by adding new programs like Pilates and yoga.
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need some direction? a life coach can help you find your way
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Suchistheessenceoflifecoaching,arapidlygrowingprofessionwherecoachesassistclientsthroughperiodsoftransitionintheirrelationshipsandcareers.
Lifecoachescanhelpyoustayontrackorblazeanewtrail.Theyareskilledenablerswhocanhelppeoplereachgoalstheymayhavealreadyidentified,suchaskickingabadhabitorincreasingworthinthemarketplace.Coachesarealsoadeptathelpingpeoplefindthepathsthatwillleadthemtomorefulfillingandbalancedlives.
Someclientsareunsurewhattheyneedwhentheyturntoalifecoach.“‘I’mjustnothappywithmyliferightnow,’isacommonopener,”saysKentMacEachernofPartnerCoach,wholeadshisclientsthroughanassessmentofvariousareasoftheirlives,includingpersonalhealth,career,financesandphysicalenvironment.Athoroughreviewsetsthewheelsinmotion,andthecoachhelpstheclientsetandprioritizegoals.
choosing a coachLifecoachescomefromvariedback-
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consultants,somearedetail-orientedtask-mastersskilledatmotivatingandsomearegraduatesoftheSchoolofHardKnockswhoareeagertohelppeopleovercomechallengessimilartoonestheyfaced.
Despitedifferentcredentialsandapproaches,goodcoachescanworkwon-dersbyhelpingclientsclarifyandfocus.BarbaraRawsonworkswithKeithSudanoofANewCourse:“Helovinglyassistsinunravelingthemysteriousandintricatepuzzlesthatareburiedwithin.WithKeith’sguidance,Ihavelearnedtohearwithmorecompassionandunderstanding.”
AccordingtotheInternationalCoachFederation,whichcurrentlyhas14,000members,thecoachingprofessioncontin-uestoblossomatanimpressiverate.Thecertificationprocessforcoachingisnotyetregulated,butthetrainingprovidesanelementofsupervisionandaccountability.Variedskillsandapproachesmakeitcriticaltointerviewseveralcoachesbeforechoosingonewhosebackgroundandapproachmesheswithyourpersonality.
KarenHoadofLifeTransformationsusesbothhypnosisandcoachinggearedtowardnutritiontohelpclientsachieveahealthierweightandlifestyle.Spiritualityiscommonlyemployedinhelpingpeopleleadmorefulfillinglives,andcoachesoffervariousperspectives,fromnew-agetoChrist-centeredones.MaggieVoelkerofLivinginWisdomspentfouryearsworkingasaleadershipcoachforFranklinCoveyandclassifieshercurrentfocusasChristianlife/careercoaching.
the road to mvp
Coachesagreethatthereisno“typical”engagement.Unlikecounselingortherapy,whichmayrequireaweeklycommitmentformonthsorevenyears,
coachingisoftenshort-term,andmuchofitcanbedoneoverthetelephone.Coachesareflexiblebasedontheirclients’needs.GlennCohenof“I-TO-WE”Coach-ingexplains,“Whenclientsareworkingthroughaconflict,Iamoncallforthem.”
MacEachern,alicensedmarriageandfamilycounselor,alsoworkswithentrepre-neurialbusinesspeople.“Icoachclientsthroughoutthecountry–someofwhomI’venevermet–andIneverdreamedthatitcouldbeaseffectiveasitis.Theyseekaccountability,encouragement,support,asoundingboard.”Heprovidesthose,indigestibledosesoftheclient’schoosing.
Coachesarepassionateabouthelpingpeople.“Coachingisrewardingbecauseclientswantit;they’remotivated,”saidMacEachern.
Cohenfeelsrewarded.“Theultimategoalofmycoachingistohaveyoursoulatpeace.Ifitis,I’vedonemyjob.”
despite different credentials and approaches, good coaches can work wonders by helping
clients clarify and focus.
glenn cohenwww.i-to-we.org(843)852-9828
Karen HoadLifeTransformations(843)[email protected]
Kent maceachern, ma, Lmftwww.partnercoach.com(843)[email protected]
Keith Sudano www.anewcourse.com(843)[email protected]
maggie voelkerLivinginWisdom(843)[email protected]
Lynn Wiederhold(843)[email protected]
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inmostareasofthecountry,allergyseasonisjustthat–aseason.ButhereintheLowcountry,ourwarmclimatecreatestheperfectenvironmentfor
allergiesallyearlong,andthatcanmeanconstantirritantsaffectingqualityoflife.
“Sincewehaveawarmerclimate,ouroutdoorallergyseasonlastsalmosttheentireyear,”saysDr.JohnRameyoftheNationalAllergy,AsthmaandUrticariaCentersofCharleston.“WehavetreepollenfromJanuarytoJune,grasspollenfromApriltoSeptemberandweedpollenfromJulytoOctober.”
But,ofcourse,eachpersonhasdifferentallergens,andthekeyistodiscoveryours.Ifyoureyesreddenandyoustartsneezingeverytimeyoupetyourneighbor’scat,thenyoucanprettymuchassumeyouareallergictocats.However,decipheringyourallergictriggersmightnotalwaysbethateasy.
Childrenoftengrowoutofallergies,andmanyadultshavebeenknowntogrowintothem.Exposuretoacertainallergenmightbuildupinthebodywithtime,andsoon,anadultwhodranka
glassofmilkeachdayasachildmightdeveloplactoseintolerance.
Inadditiontochangesinthebodyduringthecourseoflife,allergiescanmanifestthemselvesinavarietyofways.WebMDlists10commonallergicreac-tionsthatrangefromarashtotheclosingoftheairway,butotherreactionscanbeallergy-relatedaswell,suchasvomiting,crampsorarapidpulse.Mildallergiescanalsobecomemoreseverewithtimeandmovefromsimpleitchinesstofull-outswellingandhives.
Ifyou’reexperiencinganallergicreac-tion,planatriptothedoctortodeter-mineyourexacttriggersbeforedecidingtoliveyourlifeinaplasticbubbletoavoidallergens.
“Themostimportantyear-roundal-lergensarepetdander(dogandcat),cock-roachanddustmite.Manypatientshaveyear-roundsymptomstotheseallergens.Thebestwaytofindoutwhatyouareallergictoistobeevaluatedbyaboard-certifiedallergist,”Rameysays.“Theycandoallergytestingoneithertheskinorthroughtheblood.”
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Howisamom-to-beabletofindpeace,joyandanswerswithallofthatdatapilingupinhermind,complicatinganotherwisepersonal,instinctualandancientprocess?Luckily,themedi-cal/professionalchildbirthcommunitiesandfellowparentsaretuningintothisquestionandhelpingfamiliesreturntoawayofbirthingthatrestoresthementalhealthandinnateabilitiesofmothers-andfathers-to-beastheypreparetobringBabyintotheworld.
ClaireWitbeck,doulaandBirthingFromWithinclassmentorsays,“It’sOKtoworry.Worryingiscreatingmotivationsothatparentscansearchoutanswerstotheirquestions,learningwhatisper-sonally‘right’forthemandtheirbaby…Birthisapartoflife,andnoteverythingcanbeplannedforineither.It’sabout
makingpersonaldecisionswithmoreselfawareness.”
CalmingcourseslikeClaire’sexploremanychildbirthissuesrangingfromcop-ingwithlaborpainandunpredictabilitytotheuseofdrugsandepiduralstobuildingconfidenceintheabilitytobirth.Topicslikephysicalcomfortmeasures,laborenvironments,fearsandpostpar-tumtransitionplansarealsoaddressed.
“Mostwomenareafraidofthreethings:thesafetyoftheirbabyandthemselves,painandlosingcontrol,”saysLesleyRathbun,certifiednursemidwifeandfamilynursepractitioneratCharles-tonBirthPlace.“Wehelpmothersworkagainstthescarystoriesanddistortedculturalinfluencesthatindicatethisisa“bad”[asinproblematic]thinghappen-ingtothebody.It’sallaboutadequately
o you’re having a baby and everyone has something to say about it! with the world at your (swollen) fingertips and baby “experts” at every turn, today’s expectant parents are so bombarded with information that half of the stress of the birthing experience is deciphering what is “best” or “right” for childbirth.
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preparingforchildbirthandunderstand-ingthattheaveragewoman’sbodyismiraculouslyphysiologicallysetuptohandlenaturallabor.”
Therearegoalstostrivefor,butthereisnorightway.“Itellmothersthathavingababyisliketranscendingamountain,
Rathbunsays.“Oneofyouwilltakeaheli-copter,whiletheotherwilltaketheclimb.You’llgettothesameplace,withthesameview,buttheexperiencewillbedifferentwithslightlydifferentrewards.Safetyis
alwaysthemostimportantthing.”JudyLutz,infantmassagementor
withFromHereToMaternityagrees:“Overnineyearsofmycourse,moth-ershavesharedthatwhathelpsthemistalkingaboutthenaturalprocessofbirth.Itmayalsobehelpfultotakeacare-of-babycourse,anaturalchildbirthcourse,andabreast-feedingcourseaspartoftheprenatalpreparation.”
Sheemphasizestheimportanceofcalminginfluencesthroughouttheex-perience.“Alotofvisitationduringthefirstfewweeksisnotgenerallyhelpful.Keepingthattimeasprivateaspos-sible–allowingfortheessentialbondingofparentsandchild–withsomeonewhocandeflatestressinthebackgroundishelpful.”
Judybelievesthatpostnatalcarefornewfamiliesisasimportantasprenatalpreparation.Anourishingandenrich-inggrouplikeinfantmassageengagesmothersandfathersinacalming,bond-ingandnurturinglearningexperiencewiththeirbabiesandotherparentsinthesameboat.
“Thefirstfewweeksarehard.Parentsarenotoftenpreparedforthelackofsleep.Somereportcryingthefirsttwotothreemonths.Inapeergroupyoulearnthatyouarenotcrazyordifferent,andallisgoingtobeOK.Allthesudden,onedaythefogliftsandthenyouhaveBaby!”
oResearchlabormethods.
oChooselike-mindedlaborcoaches.(Thismayincludeyourpartner,friends,familyoradoula.)
oResearchpainmedicationoptionsevenifyouareplanningfornaturalchildbirth.
oCreateabirthplanlistingyourexpectationsandpreferencesduringthedeliveryprocess.(Youcandownloadabirthplantemplateatwww.birthplan.com.)
oSchedulematernitytoursatthehospitals/centerswhereyoumightwanttodeliver.
oScheduleprenatal/postnatalclasses.(Manyarefree!Don’tforgetinfantCPR.)
oPackyourhospitalbagwellinadvanceofyourduedate(atleasttwoweeks).
oHaveyourcarseatproperlyinstalledaheadoftime.(Hospitalswon’tletyoutakeyourbabyhomewithoutone,andit’sthelaw.)
oStockextragroceriesandfro-zen/assembledmealsforthefirstcoupleofweeksafterbirth.
oHandledetailsregardingpetcare,childcareandhomecareforduringdeliveryandafterward.
oResearchbreast-feeding,breastpumpingandalternativefeedingmethods.Getfeedingessentialsandaccessoriestogetherinadvance.
PrEParaTiOn CHECKLiST
“it’s ok to worry. Worrying is creating motivation so that parents can search out answers to their questions, learning what is personally ‘right’ for them and their baby.”–ClaireWitbeck,doulaandBirthing
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attlingcancerortheblues?Kickingthebottleortheblackjacktable?Grievingaloss?
Jointheclub.Literally.TheLowcountryisawashingroupsoffolksgrapplingwithsimilarissuesandseekingthestrengthofcommunity.Manysuchsupportgroupsareorganizedbyhealthorhumanserviceorganizations.Andmostareopen-ended,allowingindividualstojoin,thenmoveon,asneeded.
Areagroupsappealtoanamazingvarietyofneeds.HealthissuesfromA(CharlestonAmputeeSupport)toT(aTrichotollomaniagroupforfolkswhocompulsivelypullouttheirhair)havespawnedgatherings.
Othersdealwitheverythingfromspousalinfidelity(BeyondAffairsNetwork)andrelationshipviolence(MySister’sHouse)tomidlifecrisesandmore(CenterforWomen).
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That’spreciselywhatKaren*foundafterher“bright,creative”daughterwashospitalizedforthefifthtimebecauseofabipolardisorder.CrossingtheMUSClobby,KarenspiedaflyerfromtheNa-tionalAllianceonMentalIllness(NAMI),whichoffereda12-weeksupportgroupforlovedones.
“ItwasaGodsend,”shesays.“Ihadneverjoinedanythinglikethis.Learningaboutotherpeople–fromallwalksoflife–andhowmentalillnessaffectedthem.Well,itgavemehope.”
Karen’sexperiencewithNAMIwasrathertypical;thesupportgroupsupplementedadviceshewasgettingfromdoctorsandsocialworkers.Manypeopleusethegroupsupporttocomplementprivatecounselingorothermeansforgainingperspective.Expertsadvisethataprospectivejoinertalkwithamemberorthegroup’sfacilitatorbeforethefirstmeeting,andgroupparticipantsareencouragedtobefully“present”whentheymeet.Listeningandpayingattentionareasimportantastalking.
Self-helporsupportgroupsarenotforeveryone.ExpertsatHealth.comadviseattendingagroupmeetingatleastthreetimesbeforedecidingifyou’rereadytojumpin.
suppor t ing roles
Wonderinghowtogetstarted?Searchonlinefortermsrelatedtoyourparticular
concern,orsimplyGoogle“CharlestonSupportGroups.”Youmayalsoconsultyourdoctor,areligiousleaderoratrustedfriendtohelpinyoursearch.
Herearecontactnumbersforsomeofthearea’sbetter-knowngroups(allareacodesare843):
alcoholics anonymous 554-2998(24hoursaday)
grief Support at Hospice of charleston – 266-3497
narcotics anonymous–720-8031
national alliance on mental Illness (namI)571-1832
Overeaters anonymous–577-9499
positive Life coaching groupCenterforWomen,763-7333
SurvIvf/Support for [email protected]
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self-help BookshelfWhen the heart Waits: spiritual Direction for life’s sacreD Questions bySueMonkKidd
Kiddreflectsonthesimplecocoon,alivingparableofwaiting,andhowitcanbecomeaniconofhopefortransforma-tion.Chartingherre-ascentfromthedepthsofherspiritualcrisis,sheoffersanewunderstandingofthepassageawayfromtheself(whichisbaseduponothers’expectations)tothetrueselfofGod’sunfoldingintention.
sark’s neW crea-tive companion: Ways to free your creative spirit bySark
It’slittlethingsthatmakeusfeel
reallyalive.Unfortunately,we’resofrequentlyoccupiedwiththeday-to-daythatameremomentofmagicoftenseemsmilesaway.Findinsightandsuggestionsforcreatingeverydaymagicinyourlifewithstories,poemsandexercisesembellishedwithvibrantillustrationsthatprovideinspiration,self-reflectionanddiscovery.Thisbookwillremindyouthatit’snevertoolatetokindleorrekindlethelovingandcreativespiritwithin.
facing the lion, Be-ing the lion: finD-ing inner courage Where it lives byMarkNepo
Nepo,apoet,philosopherandteacher,believestherearetwopathstomanifestingcourage:goingwithinandknowingoneself,andturningoutward,
allowingoneselftobevulnerabletoexperiences.Thecostofnotdoingsoisnumbness,orlivingdeath,Nepobelieves,andheseescourageasanongoingseriesofchoices.Neporelateshisownexperiencesofsurvivingcancerandovercomingcertainfears.
traveling mercies: some thoughts on faith byAnneLamott
Inashortautobiog-raphyand24vignettesthatappearedinear-lierversionsoftheon-linemagazineSalon,Lamottblendsrawemotionalhonestywithself-mock-inggoofinesstoshowhowthefaithshehascultivatedtranslatesintohereverydaylifeandfriendships,especiallyintoherrelationshipwithheryoungson,Sam.
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re you looking for something beyond just the standard facial
and massage? Local spas have much to offer for intergrating body and mind systems. here are a few special ones:
advanced craniosacral therapy/somato emotional release Alighttouchtherapythatenhancesthebody’snaturalhealingprocesses.Thishands-onmethodofevaluatingandenhancingthefunctioningofaphysiologicalbodysystemcalledthecranio-sacralsystemmayreleaserestrictionsandimprovefunctioningofthecentralnervoussystem.SomatoEmotionalReleaseusesandexpandsontheprinciplesofthistherapytohelpridthemindandbodyoftrauma’sresidualeffects.get It: charleston therapeutic massage, 310 broad St.
herbal heat energiZerAbalancingThaiHerbalpoulticeisappliedtoopentheporesandbringadeepmedicinalheattothemusclestoreleasetensionandrevitalizethemind.Thetreatmentthenconcludeswithaninvigoratingaromatherapymassage.get It: earthling Day Spa, 245 east bay St.
post-birthing wayInmanysocieties,womenarenurturedandmassagedforweeksafterlabortosupportthenewmother,bothphysicallyandemotionally.Inthosecultures,symptomsofpostpartumdepressionarerarelyfelt.Thisrelaxingyetfirmmassagecanaidinrecovery,alleviatemusclestrainandsoreness,andrenewyourstrengthandenergy.Add-on“BabyBlues”essentialoiltothemassage.get It: momSpa, 920 Houston northcutt blvd.,
Suite a-4, mount pleasant
the energy surgeSoakyourfeetinawarmfootspa,whileAquaDetoxtherapygentlystimulatesthebody’snaturalenergychannelswithelectromagneticwavestoeliminatetoxinsandenhanceoverallwellness.Clientsreportthattheysleepbetter,lookluminousandfeelrevitalizedwithasenseofwell-being.Sixtreatments,oneperweek,arerecommended.get It: the Spa at charles-
ton place, 205 meeting St.
chakra of the sensesThis75-minutetreatmentstartswithabackmassagetorealignthespine.Thenitmovesontoafacialmassagetorelaxthesenses.Finally,gemstonesandscentsareplaceddownthebodyforadeeprelaxation,rebalancingandreconnectionwiththeself.get It: glow Spa, 320 West coleman blvd., Suite H,
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