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A National Historic LandmarkA National Historic Landmark

Admission is Good for 7 Days!Located on Highway 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.

For more information call(800) 849-1931

or visit www.brookgreen.org

he lady driving past the sculpture of the “Fighting Stallions” on Highway 17 made a decision. “We’re going

to Brookgreen Gardens today” she said to her husband, “We keep saying we’re going to see what’s there and today we’re going to � nd out.” What they found is a place where history, art, and nature merge seamlessly. A place nestled within the 60-mile stretch of South Carolina’s coast known as the Grand Strand where one of the most signi� cant collections of sculpture by American artists in the world is showcased under a canopy of historic live oak trees, native plants, and � owers. � e place is Brookgreen Gardens and for more than 75 years visitors have come to marvel at its beauty. � e idea for Brookgreen Gardens was born in 1930 when philanthropist Archer M. Huntington and his wife, the famous sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, read a real estate brochure about “Four Colonial Estates on the Waccamaw River for sale.” � e price was $225,000 for 6,635 acres of land that stretched from the Waccamaw River to the Atlantic Ocean. � ey purchased the property plus several thousand

additional acres to build a winter home but very soon after the acquisition they decided to devote much of the land as a protected wildlife refuge and to dedicate another parcel of land as a sculpture garden. In 1931, the Huntingtons established Brookgreen Gardens as a non-pro� t corporation and opened it to the public the following year. � ey wanted to attract visitors who might not ordinarily go to an art museum and to engage art lovers in a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its delicate environments. Over the years, the beauty of the gardens, the natural surroundings, and the animals in their native habitats have awed millions of visitors. Open daily, this National Historic Landmark o� ers tours, classes, cultural events, exhibitions, and festivals. � ese programs shed light not only on the sculpture, plants, and animals seen at Brookgreen, but also on the rich history of the South Carolina Lowcountry. So like the lady driving past the entrance, make the decision to see for yourself what Brookgreen Gardens is all about.

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newsbriefsThe War After the War, a Warrior’s Journey Home

Dr. John Wesley Fisher was draftedintotheUSArmy

in 1967 at the age of 20. He neverconsideredvolunteermilitaryservice,butfollowedorders and was sent to Vietnam in 1968, the bloodiest year of theconflict.Oneyearlater,he returned home stripped of his own identity, appalled and angry from a war the public was not supporting. Within a non-appreciativesociety,hespent more than 20 years cam-ouflaginghisfeelingsaboutthewarandhissacrificeuntilhisnephewdeployedovertothePersianGulfWarin1991. Atthatpoint,Fisherwasunabletohidehisfeelingsany longer. He realized the symptoms of his post-traumatic stressdisorder(PTSD)andbeganalongjourneyofhealing.Being a wholistic doctor, he attempted a natural approach andwithcounseling,writing,travelandsoulrecovery,hassucceededinhisendeavors.On11/11/11,VeteransDay,hewill release his latest book, The War After the War, a War-rior’s Journey Home. Fisher has authored two other books, Angels in Viet-nam and Not Welcome Home, and is a national speaker forSoldier’sHeart,awelcomehomeinitiativeforhealingthe effects of war. His lectures share the methodologies that workforhealingveterans,theirfamiliesandcommunitiesstrained with the horrors of war. UnityChurchofMyrtleBeachhoststhecelebrationforthe new book, and Fisher will speak on healing our nation anditsveteransonthisall-importantdayofremembrance.Theeventwillalsohavemusic,devotion,honorandanopportunitytoacquireanautographedfirsteditioncopyonFridayevening,Nov.11,6:30and8:30pm,at1270Surf-sideIndustrialPkDr,SurfsideBeach.Theeventisfreetothepublic,andrefreshmentswillbeserved. For more info about John Wesley Fisher, visit JohnWes-leyFisher.com and see ad, page 9. For info and directions to Unity Church, visit UnityMyrtleBeach.com. See ad, page 32.

Living Ethicallywith Ethics General Store

Plasticbagsareamajorenvironmentalproblemworld-wide. Ethics General Store wants to encourage you to

helpsavetheplanetandwildlifefromplasticbyofferingdiscounts if you bring your own reusable shopping bag fromhome.DuringthemonthofNovember,bringyourown

bagandget10percentoffyourfinalpurchase. Whatisgreenerthansavingthegreeninyourwallet?Forevery$10youspend,getanEthicscardstamped.After10stamps,geta$10creditinthestore. Andtrulylivingalifeofintegrityandethicsincludescharity and helping those less fortunate with food, both healthful and organic. Ethics is sponsoring an organic food drive.Customerswillreceive10percentofftheirpurchasesforeveryorganic,non-perishablefooditemdonatedatEth-icsbetweenNov.1andNov.15.EthicswilldeliverthesedonationstoalocalfoodbankintimeforThanksgiving. Ethics General Store is located at 2954-B Howard Ave, in Myrtle Beach’s The Market Common. For more info, call 843-839-1583 or visit Facebook.com/ShopEthics or GotEth-ics.com. See ad, page 15.

Wholistic Wellness SeminarSaturday, Nov. 19

Dr.MelodyIles,NP,PhD,hasyearsof

education and experience in all aspects of wholistic medicine.Heroffice,SCWellness, recognizes that for true healing to take place, the emotional, men-tal, physical and spiritual elements of each person needs a systems approach to target the root of an ill-ness. Join Iles for a free seminar and a chance to talk with her about your questions andconcerns.SCWellnessislocatedat315MainSt,down-townConwayonthe2ndfloor,aboveTranquilityDaySpa.TheseminarsareheldonthethirdSaturdayofeverymonth,at10am,andseminartopicschangeeverymonth. For more info, contact Dr. Melody Iles at 843-488-3440 or visit SCwellness.net.


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Pow Wow with the Waccamaw Indian People

TheWaccamawTribe’s19thAnnualArtsFestival&PowWow(Pauwau)willbeheldSaturday,Nov.

5,andSunday,Nov.6,attheTribalGroundsat591BluewaterRdinAynor.Jointhelocalnativetribefordrumming, dance, authentic costumes, Indian arts and history education. The gates will open at 10 am onbothdays.Costis$5.Therewillbetwograndentry ceremonies on Saturday, at 1 pm and 6 pm. Sunday there will be one at 2 pm. For more info, visit WaccamawIndians.us/tribal-events/.

2nd Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Intensive with Lauren Davis

OnNov.26and27,from9amto12pm,IslandWaveYogawillbeholdinganintensiveyogaworkouttohelpyourenew,restoreanddetoxyourbody

afterthatbigholidaymeal.Thethree-hourclasswillbeledbyLaurenDavis,who has been teaching yoga since 1994, and will focus on challenging poses, spendingmoretimewarminguptothem,andfindingdifferentwaystopractice.ExplorationofthebreathandaPranayamaserieswillhelptorefreshandenlivenyourpractice.Classesare$35perday,or$60forbothdays.IslandWaveYogaislocatedat10555OceanHwy,PawleysIsland. For more info, call Island Wave Yoga at 843-314-3206, email [email protected] or visit IslandWaveYoga.com.

Brookgreen Gardens’ Holiday Exhibits

StartingFriday,Nov.25,andendingSunday,Jan.1,BrookgreenGardenswillbe showing Signs of the Season in Flora and FaunaintheNobleGallery.Ever-

green trees, wreaths and plaques decorated with assorted natural materials, along

withvintagecarouselanimalfiguresadd beauty to this exhibit. Signs of the Season in Art and History will also be on display in the Jennewein Gallery. Christmas trees, art and furnishings willreflecttheholidaycelebrationsatBrookgreen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These exhibits are free with garden admission. Brookgreen Gardens is on Ocean Highway south of Murrells Inlet. For more info, call 843-235-6000 or visit Brookgreen.org. See ad, page 2.

Lennea Aurilia Joins Key to Health

LenneaAurilia,knownforherworkwiththeHolisticMom’sNetworkin

Horry County, is joining Key to Health, where she will be practicing the rain-drop technique, a combined therapy usingVitaFlex,reflexology,massagetechniques and essential oils. These oilsareappliedtovariouslocationsof the body to bring it structural and energetic alignment. It helps align the energy centers of the body and release them if blocked, gently, without force. Shewillalsobegivingclassesones-sential oils of the Bible and will offer essential oil coaching. By mention-ing Natural Awakenings, Lennea will reducethecostofasessionby$10onNov.9andNov.30.KeytoHealthis located at 507 Robert M. Grissom PkwyinMyrtleBeach. For more info, visit KeyToHealth-Center.com or call 843-448-4442.

Exploring Ways to Create More Love in Your LifeSunday, Nov. 20

DonandPamMcMahonhavebeenliving,lov-

ing, singing and growing together for 46 years. They are the founders of Heartspace CenterofONE-ness, are Reiki


masters and breathwork facilitators, and share their acoustic music to feed thesoul.TheyhaverecordedthreeCDsandteachthroughouttheUnitedStatesand Canada. The McMahons will be guest speakersandmusiciansforUnity’s11amserviceonSunday,Nov.20.Intheafternoon,from1:30to4:30pm,theywill offer a workshop—Expanding Your Relationships Outside the Box—that breaks old paradigms of relationships ofallforms:children,parents,siblingsand partners. This opens the opportu-nity to build new paradigms of under-standing and open-hearted, authentic communication. The McMahons are nation-ally known musicians and workshop presenterswhowereblessedtofindeach other three times in one life and tofinallymakeitwork.Thisworkshopwill begin with the amazing story of their 46-year relationship and unique lifestyle. In their most real way, Don andPamwilltalkfranklyabouthowthey dealt with their relationship chal-lenges, blessings, and breakdowns and breakthroughs. Workshop participants willexperienceinteractiveexplorationsin communication and relationship building.DonandPamworkintuitivelywith the group, making each workshop funandreal.Suggestedworkshoploveoffering:$20. For more info on the McMahons, visit Heartspace.com. For general info and directions, contact Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside, at 843-238-8516 or visit Uni-tyMyrtleBeach.org. See ad, page 32.

Modern CleansingIs Growing

KellyPayneandChelseyQuirkearejoining the Modern Cleansing team

to add massage therapy and electro-lymphatic therapy to the smorgasbord ofservicesofferedthere.Electro-lymphatic therapy is used when an un-healthypersonhasinflammationandpainduetolymphaticfluidbuildup.The electro-lymphatic therapy uses a devicethatlookslikeawand,whichnegativelychargesyourredblood

cells, allowing them to help the blockage disperse. “I feel like Dr. Bones from Star TrekwhenI’musingit,”saysownerBethGood,“becauseI’mwavingawandovertheskinanditcausesaninstanteffect.”Bethwentontoexplainthetechnologyinaneasy-to-understandfashion:“Lym-phatic cells are like rain puddles. The wand simply connects the rain puddles sothattheycanflowoutintothestreamnearby.”MentionNatural Awakenings andget$35offyourone-hourelectro-lymphaticsession.ModernCleaningisinSocastee,at6371DickPondRd.Foraquickvideoonhowit’sdone,visiti-n-s-p-i-r-a-t-i-o-n.com. For more info, contact Modern Cleansing at 843-828-4665 or visit Modern-Cleansing.com. See ad, page 7.

Self-Care through Mindful Movement with Trager Mentastics®

LindsleyField,certifiedTrager®practitioner and tutor, will be

teaching a four-week series of TragerMentastics®onWednes-dayevenings,6to7:30pm,atTheYogaRoominMyrtleBeach.Eacheveningsessionwillbuildupontheprevious,althoughdrop-insarewelcome.TheseriesbeginsNov.2,for$60,ordrop-inindividualclassesfor$20. TragerMentastics®isapro-foundly simple approach to body movementthatcanendstress-induced tension and replace aches, painsandstiffnesswithpleasurablesensations.Themovementsareeasyandfuntodo,verygentle,andworkforpeopleofallagesandabilities,fromtheathletetothefunctionallyimpaired.Theyofferawaytoagelessness:agraceful,freeandenergeticstate,andcandramaticallyimpact(andprevent)awiderangeofail-ments, from lower back pain to paralysis. WithTragerMentastics®,oneveryquicklyachievesalteredstatesinwhichcommunicationwiththedeepestinnerlevelsofconsciousnessispossible.Theslightestmovementaccompaniedbythethought“whatcouldbefreer?”canproducequalitativechanges.Thisisnotonlyinthephysicalmovementitself,butalsointhefeelingstatesofposture,mental/emotionalattitudesandinbreath

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your room here on Earth.

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andspirit.Themoverismovedtoexperiences of heightened focus and awareness, enhanced self-esteem, and deep inner peace. This can happen with anyone, anytime, anywhere. No special talent or skill, apparel or gear isrequired:simplythewillingnesstoallowsomemotion,howevertiny,toquestionandlistenwithin.QuotingDr.Trager, “World peace, one body at a time.” Lindsleyisanapprovedcontinu-ingeducationproviderformassagetherapists and body workers by SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.TheYogaRoomislocatedat 196C Stonebridge Dr, Myrtle Beach. For more info and to reserve space, contact Lindsley Field at 843-651-1086 or email [email protected] and visit LindsleyField.com and TragerUS.org. See ad, page 26.

Triune for LifeChiropracticSeminars for Health

Dr.MattCullumandhisoffice,Triune for Life Chiropractic, offer

opportunities to learn about natural health and what you can do to stay healthy,happyandavoidexpensive

health problems as you age. Nov.7thetopicisAdvancedTalkonDiabetes,anissuethattouchesmanyfamilies today. Bring family and friends, and take away knowledge. Just because someone in your family has diabetes, you can stay healthy if you take care of yourself properly. The talk is at 7 pm. Call ahead to make sure there is room. Nov.14at7pm,patientsofCullumareinvitedtoPatientAppreciationDay.Shareyourstoriesofhowyousucceededinimprovingyourhealthwiththeothermembers of the Triune for Life patient family. Triune for Life is located at 11945 Grandhaven Dr in Murrells Inlet. For direc-tions and to reserve space, call 843-357-7200 or visit DrMattCullum.com.

Restore and Detoxon Black Friday

After the cooking, the eating, the cleanup and family reunion challenges, let allyourstressesgo,decompress,detoxandrestorewithIslandWaveYogain

PawleysIsland.Therewillbeaspecialclass,giftbasketsandideas,saleitems,massages, meditation and more to get you back on track and powered up to tackle the holidays. For more info, visit IslandWaveYoga.com.

Water Waterand What to Drink?

RaymondOwenswilltalkabouttheidealwatercharacteristicsthebodyneedsforthebesthydrationeveryThursdayat5:30pmatJoyfilledGiftsinGeorge-

town.Bottled,sparkling,taporfiltered?Callaheadtoreserveaseatoraskques-tions. For more info, call Raymond Owens at 843-833-1773 or email at [email protected].

Fall at SpringbankRetreat for Eco Spirituality and the Arts

Change and rebirth is the theme forworkshopsduringNovem-

ber at Springbank Retreat. Located on 80 acres in a quiet, rural setting near Kingstree, Springbank is a place of meditation and healing amongancientliveoaksdrapedwith Spanish moss, a blackwater swamp,andfloweringcamellias. MarcyWalshandPamNoblewillleadtheworkshopSpirit Quest for Elders: Claiming Heart Wisdom of Conscious Aging. Make transitions in the aging pro-cess more conscious, more healing, and more open to new birth through a gentle questingexperienceamongthemagnoliasandliveoak,usingtheteachingsofnature, ceremony, solitude, daytime wandering, storytelling, and council in seek-ing clarity for sacred journeys. Walsh is a facilitator for labyrinths and is a spiri-tual director and hiking guide. Noble is a retired psychotherapist who focuses on

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creating healing experiences in the natural world. She is the founderofWomanQuestandNumina,amentoringpro-gram for women. Sandra Smith, co-founder and director of Holy Ground, afeministretreatcenterinAsheville,NC,willleadUnfurl-ing Our Spiritual Lives.Participantswillreflectonhowtheymightdeepentheirhearts’capacitytoreceiveandgiveloveusing the enneagram personality system as a map to their inner landscape. Miriam MacGillis will present Making the Change. TransitionUS.orgpresentationscoverpeakoil,climatechange, and the mechanics of transition, along with the subtlersubjectoftheinnertransitionthatindividualsneedto go through to restore a harmonious relationship with the planet. MacGillis is the founder of Genesis Farm. PamSmithwillpresentAdvent Blessings in a program that leads up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. ParticipantswilllookattheHebrewprophetsandBiblicalpassages in the New Testament to consider the blessedness oftheirlives,thepresenceofEmmanuel(whichmeansGodwithus)inanongoingway,andtheimpactofthecomingofChrist on humanity and the entire world. Smith is the author of 10 books and articles on biblical, ethical and ecologi-calthemes.ShehasaPhDinsystematictheologywithaspecializationinenvironmentalethics. On the Way Home: Deepening a Sense of Ecological BelongingwillbepresentedbyDanShelton.Participantswill look at the concept of “ecological belonging.” They will rekindle a relationship with nature that is deeply meaning-fulandecologicallysustainable,invitingthemtobecomecompassionate beings of Earth. Shelton has an EdD in eco-psychology.HefacilitatestheeducationalprogramProjectNatureConnectandhasmorethan20years’experienceinhelping to deepen a sense of ecological belonging. For more info, contact Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd, Kingstree, or 800-671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org. Program fees include lodging and meals. See ad, page 25.

Inlet Nutrition Holiday Boutique and Holiday Digestive Health Social

InletNutritionwillbeholdingaHolidayBoutiqueNov3&5from11:30amto1,whereyoucanfindtheperfecthealth related gifts for friends, family teachers, and associ-ates.Giftsarepricedstartingat$6andincludefreegiftwrapping. Featured gifts include spa skincare products, ath-leticsgifts,nutritionalgifts&muchmore.Jointheshoppingspreeandseewhattheyhavetooffer. “Asawellnesscoach,Iassistpeoplewithadaptinghealthier lifestyles. I am always amazed at how many peoplehavedigestiveissues”saysLindaSacchetti,owner.Concerns range from constipation, irritable bowel syn-drome,heartburn,andmore.Digestivehealthissuescanaffect weight, energy, immunity and skin. Holiday foods can challengesensitivedigestionissues.Andtheaverageweight

gainovertheholidaysisusually5-15lbs.AttheDigestiveHealth Social, sample desserts, dips, drinks and more that won’tputthepoundson,andprovidethenutritionyoucraves.Recipeswillbeincluded. Reservationsaresuggested.Bring2friendsandreceiveafreegift,andanopportunityforadoorprize.Youcanalsojoin the wellness team. For more info, call Linda at 843-424-9586 or email [email protected]. See ad page 27.

AwareMed Movesto New Offices

DrDollyAkouryannouncedtherelocationoftheirofficesto4710OleanderDriveinMyrtleBeach.Theoffices

are much larger and will be soon including additional asso-ciatedalternativeandwholistichealthservices.DrAkouryisamedicaldoctorofferingfullmedicalservices,butwiththeperspectiveofwholistichealthanddiseaseprevention. For more info, call Belinda at Awaremed, 843-492-0616 or visit Awaremed.com.


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Taking Steps Against DiabetesNovemberisNationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth,areminderthatbytakingthe

necessarysteps,manyAmericanscanpreventincurringthedisease.Accord-ingtotheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC),79millionofushavepre-diabetesandmaydevelopdiabeteslaterinlife.Newresearchsuggeststhatinactivity,alongwithanoverlyrefineddiet,impairsthebody’scontrolofbloodsugarlevelsandmayplayakeyroleinthedevelopmentoftype2diabetes. “Wenowhaveevidencethatphysicalactivityisanimportantpartofthedailymaintenanceofglucoselevels,”advisesJohnThyfault,PhD,anassistantprofessorattheUniversityofMissouri-Columbia,whosenewstudymonitoredtheactivitylevelsanddietsofhealthyandmoderatelyactiveyoungadults.Heconcludedthat“evenintheshortterm,reducingdailyactivityandceasingregularexercisecausesacute changes in the body associated with diabetes, which can occur before weightgainandthedevelopmentofobesity.” TheCDCreportsthat25percentofAmericanshaveinactivelifestyles,takingfewerthan5,000stepsaday,insteadofarecommended10,000steps.Seventy-fivepercentdonotmeettheweeklyexerciserecommendationsof150minutesofmoderateactivity,combinedwithamuscle-strengtheningactivitytwiceaweek. Whileregularexerciseiscrucialinpreventingthedisease,soisdiet.ResearchledbyscientistPatriceCarter,attheUniversityofLeicester,inEngland,hasfoundthatcuttingdownonhigh-fat,high-sugarfoodsandrefinedgrainswhileeatingmoregreenleafyvegetablescansignificantlyreducetheriskofdevelopingtype2diabe-tes. Her study, published online in the British Medical Journal, states that an extra servingofgreenleafyvegetablesadaycanreducetheriskofdiabetesby14percent.

Shop for Gifts in Pleasant SurroundingsRecent research underscores what

common sense tells us, that moods, emotionsandfeelingsinfluencethequalityofpeople’sdecisions.Astudypublished in the Journal of Consumer Research confirmsthatwhenshop-persareinapositivemood,theymakequicker and more consistent judg-ments than unhappy consumers. Thestudy’sauthorsmanipulatedparticipants’moodsbyshowingthempicturesoflikableobjects(puppies)orunpleasantimages(diseasedfeet)or asking them to recall pleasant or unpleasanteventsfromthepast.Next,theparticipantsviewedindividualpictures of a common object they might consider buying. Finally, they chosefromarandomlistofevaluativeadjectives,bothpositiveandnegative. Individualsinapositivestateof mind not only responded more quicklytotheadjectives,theyalsoresponded more consistently. For ex-ample, if they reported liking an ob-ject, they were less likely to respond later that they disliked it. “Theseresultshaveimplicationsforhowwenavigateourworld,”theresearchers reported. “The decisions we make about liking or disliking objects around us are fundamental to which things we approach and which thingsweavoid.” Thebottomlineforretailers:Be-ingawareofandavoidingfactorsthatcaninducenegativemoods—suchasabrasivesalespeopleandunwelcom-ingshoppingenvironments—canhelpring up more sales.

the new coconut oilMostolderstudieswhogavecoconutoilabadrapin-

volvedpartiallyhydrogenatedoilloadedwithtrans-fattyacids.Buttheunrefinedvirgincoconutoilnowavailableinmanyhealthfoodstoresisnotchemically treated and is trans-fat free. Marisa Moore,aspokeswomanfortheAmericanDi-eteticAssociation,anonprofitorganizationofnutritionists, explains that the main saturated fatinvirgincoconutoilislauricacid,amedium-chainfattyacidthatcanhelpincreaselevelsofHDL(goodcholesterol).


haPPier and healthier at workAUKstudyfromtheUniversityofExeterconfirmsgoodnews:Em-ployeeswhohaveasayinthedesignand layout of their workspace are hap-pierandhealthier.Butthat’snotall—theyalsobecomeupto32percentmoreproductive.

See the GoodFeeling happy in an increasingly troubled world

can be challenging, but according to a new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences,wecanevokemoreconsistentfeelingsofhappinessbyholdingapositive,nostalgicviewofthepastandbanishingnegativethoughtsandregrets.SanFranciscoStateUniversityresearchersthatstudiedthehappinessstatusof750volunteerspointoutthat although we may not be able to change our per-

sonality,wecanalterourviewofatimeinourlifeandthuscreatehappiness.Theyconcludedthatsavoringhappymemoriesandreframingpainfulpastexperiencesintopositiveonesisaneffectivewaytoincreaseoveralllifesatisfaction.

home is where the healthY meal is

One of the joys

of heading home for the holi-days is the anticipation of gathering around the table with

lovedonesandenjoyingdeliciousfoods. But we do well to indulge in the home-cooked meal experience on non-holidays, as well. Foods prepared away from home, including fast food eaten at home and store-prepared food eaten away from home, tend to fuel an increase in total calorie intake. Con-versely,eatingathomeislinkedwithhealthier choices. AccordingtoresearchfromtheUniversityofNorthCarolinaatChapelHill recently published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, both the eating location and food sourcesignificantlyimpactthedailycalorie intake of school-age children and may be linked to rising rates of childhood obesity. The study found that the percentage of calories eaten away fromhomeincreasedfrom23.4to33.9percentfrom1977to2006. AnewstudyfromMcGillUniver-sity, based on data from 160 women, further suggests that a home-cooked meal can prompt people to make healthier and more nutritional food choices. The women in the study tended to reach more for the greens, rather than high-calorie desserts. Reporting in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers suggest that when we eat at home, emotionally rewarding factors like contentednessmayhelpoverrideourwired-in preference for high-fat, sugary foods.Thefindingspointtofactorsthatmay encourage healthy eating such as interpersonal communication, home design and atmospheric cues, includ-ing pleasing music, dining landscape andkitchenequipment;allhaveallbeenfoundtoinducepositiveemo-tions.


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Honor World Kindness Day on November 13

Reef RequiemWorld’s Coral in Dire PerilTheworld’scoralreefsaredying.Itdoesn’ttakeatrainedeyetoseethedraining of color that results when the corals, stressed by heat due to global warming, expel the algae they rely uponforfoodthatalsoprovidestheirsignaturehues.It’sadeathknellaswellforreeffish. Reefshavealwaysgrappledwithdestructivefishingpractices,sedimentand nutrient runoff, coral mining, tour-ismandcoastaldevelopment.Scientistssay the bleaching process is now ac-celerating. The World Resources Institute reports that nearly three-quarters of all ocean reefs are at risk of extreme degradation, on top of the 20 percent already lostordamagedbeyondrepair.Oceanographersthinkthatallreefswillbeatriskby2050becauseofincreasinglyacidifiedseas,theresultofincreasinglevelsofcarbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Coralreefs,coveringlessthan1percentoftheoceanfloor,harbor25per-centoftheocean’sbiodiversityandarehometomorethan4,000speciesoffish.Indevelopingcountries,reefsaccountfornearly25percentofallfishingareas,feeding millions of people. Scientistsstressthatitismoreimportantthanevertocontrolmanmadefac-torssuchasoverfishingandpollutiontoaidincorals’survival.

Sources: TheNewYorkTimes and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Toxic ReduxGlobal Warming Releases Imprisoned PoisonsDuring the industrial boom of the last half of the 20th century, thousands of manmade chemicalswerecreated.Usedin consumer products, pest control andcropproduction,theyhavealsoproveddeadly,causingandcontribut-ing to cancers, birth defects and other health crises. Oncetheconnectionwassci-entificallyproven,theinternationalcommunity restricted or banned the use of 12 pollutants, including DDT andpolychlorinatedbiphenyls(PCB),atthe2001StockholmConventiononPOPs,orpersistentorganicpol-lutants (Tinyurl.com/3sa2v47).Thisgroupoftheworld’smosttoxiccom-pounds takes decades to degrade, gradually accumulating in the fatty tissues of humans and wildlife. Initially, climatic forces helped to limit the reach and impact of the chemicalsinplacesliketheArctic,wherePOPstrappedinsnow,soiland oceans were capped by sea ice, andatmosphericlevelsofthetoxicsubstances monitored by Canada and Norwayhavesteadilydeclinedduringthe past decade. Scientists at the Canadian environmentalagency,EnvironmentCanada, think that global warming is reversingthedownwardtrend.Theyfound that as the planet warms, sea ice and snow continue to melt and thepollutants,calledlegacyPOPs,are being released back into the atmosphere with potential worldwide effects. Onceairborne,POPscanridewind and ocean currents to as far asLatinAmericaandAfrica.Italsoundermines international treaties re-garding human exposure to high-risk toxins.

Source: SolveClimateNews.com.


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Community CurrencyPrivate Mints on the UpswingAlocalcurrencymovementisagainemergingasawaytofocus business capital, especially consumer spending, on community economies. BerkShares illustrate the phenomenon. First issued in 2006 in the southern Berkshires region of Massachusetts, more than 2millionofthesepapernotesarecurrentlyincirculation.OnehundredBerkSharescanbepurchasedfor$95atoneoffivelocalbanksandexchangedatparticipatingmerchantswiththesamepurchasingvalueasUSdollars. Theprogramprovidesconsumersanincentivetokeepthenotesactiveandshopanddinelocallyinthe400neighborhoodbusinessesthatacceptthem.“Atthemoment,we’reaverysophisticated‘buylocal’program,”saysSusanWitt,co-founderandadministratorofBerkShares,Inc.,“butthepotentialtomovetoanindependent currency is built in.” Networkingiskey.SomelocalcurrencysuccessstoriesincludeNewYork’sIthacaHours,NorthCarolina’sPlentyandWisconsin’sMadisonHours,butothershavenotsurvived,despitesometimesextensivemarketingsupport. BerkSharescontinuetorepresentarelativelysmallpartoftheregion’slocaleconomy.Wittsays:“Intheshortterm,it’sabouteducatingpeopleaboutlocaleconomies.Inthelongterm,it’stransformingtheinstitutionofmoney.We’renotthereyet.ButeveryoneknowswhatBerkSharesare.”

Source: Adapted from E/TheEnvironmentalMagazine.

Banking FreedomLoan Alternatives Emerging Worldwide

Borrowing from a bank has tradition-ally been a slow, bureaucratic process, often off-limits to people outside the wage-and-salary mainstream, whether they’restartingabusinessorgettingbackontheirfeet.Overthecenturies,groupsofpeoplehaveorganizedvari-ous styles of societal credit arrange-ments to address these shortcomings. Today’screditunion,aco-operative,community-based banking model, still thrives. Inthepast30years,theriseofmicrocredithasbeenprovidingsmallloans to people around the world that havenoaccesstotraditionalbanksor could not meet banking industry requirements. More recently, the com-binationofmicrofinanceandonlinesocial networking has resulted in a newphenomenon:peer-to-peerlend-ing, or social lending. Today, more than a dozen web-sites connect borrowers and lenders without using banks as middlemen. Theeconomicadvantageofsuchpeer-to-peerlendingextendstoattractiveinterestratesforborrowers;oftenhalfthat of Visa or MasterCard. Lending-Club.comhassurpassed$1billioninsuch loans. “Interest rates turn a charitable re-lationship into a business relationship,” notes Matt Flannery, who founded the online micro-lender Kiva.org in 2005. “That empowers the poor by making thembusinesspartners.”Kivalend-ersdon’tearninterestontheirloans,but the underlying micro-lenders that administer the loans in their countries do.

Sources: Ode magazine, MainStreet.com.


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Fairer TradeB Corps Aim to Right the SystemTraditionalbusinessmodelshaverecently experienced many manmade traumas,includingthehousing/bank-ing industry collapse, world reces-sion, nuclear pollution in Japan, theBPGulfoilspillandtheMasseyEnergy Company coal mining deaths in West Virginia. Theconventionalresponseisthatsmarterregulationisneededtopreventsuch crises in the future, but a growing number of business analysts say the problems go deeper, and a new kind of corporate legal structure is needed that requires companies to operate for the good of society, not just for their sharehold-ers.Thesenewentities,calledBCorporations(theBisforbenefit),aregrowinginnumber,havingbeenadoptedsofarinMaryland,NewJersey,VermontandVirginia. AccordingtoBLab,thenonprofitbehindtheconcept,“Ourvisionissimple,yetambitious:tocreateanewsectoroftheeconomythatusesthepowerofbusi-nesstosolvesocialandenvironmentalproblems.Itwillbecomprisedofanewtype of corporation—the B Corporation—that meets rigorous and independent standardsofsocialandenvironmentalperformance,accountabilityandtranspar-ency.” JayCoenGilbert,aBLabco-founder,says,“Wecan’thaveanewecon-omyunlesswehaveanewtypeofcorporation.Corporatelawactuallyworksagainst sustainability.” Itscertificationefforthelpsconsumersidentifytrulyresponsiblecompanies.Italsoworkswithprivateequityinvestorstohelpthemmakebetter-informedinvest-mentdecisions.Ultimately,itispushingfornewlawsto“redefinefiduciarydutyandholdcompaniesaccountabletocreateamaterialpositiveimpactonsocietyandtheenvironment,asmeasuredbyanindependent,transparent,third-partystandard.”

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sOccket to MeA Powerful Plaything

TwoHarvardundergraduatestudents,JuliaSilver-manandJessicaMatthews,havecomeupwithawaytoharnessthekineticenergyofamoving

soccer ball and store it as electric current in a batteryinsidetheball.Theinvention,calledsOccket,collectsenoughenergyin15min-utes of play to power a typical LED lamp forthreehours.Thedevicesportsitsownpoweroutlettoretrievethejuiceinside.Today’ssOccketisdesignedtolastforayearorlonger;researchersarestudyingitslarger

potential.

Source: CleanTechnica.com.


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Keep Dollars Working in Local Communities

by linda sechrist

SHOP SMART

Today,Americanscantap into one of the best bargains around

byvotingtosupportourlocal and regional econo-mies. By shifting our shop-ping to locally owned and operatedretailersandserviceproviders,wehelpcreateandretain area jobs, support com-munity commerce and build valuablerelationshipsandsocialconnections within our com-munity.Witheverylocalpurchase,weleavethestoreenriched,havingdeepened both community social capital and genuine wealth. Imagine the joy of knowing that your purchase contributes to the dentist supplying braces for thelocalgrocer’skids,thelocalinsuranceagent’smortgagepay-ment,thelocalbanker’sroofre-pairandthelocalroofer’sdinner—all of them friends and neighbors.Thelistofbenefits—fromshoringuplocalhomevaluestoensuringaccess to local produce—keeps expanding as your dollars continue to circulate within the community. Yet,findingafullerrangeoflocally made items at locally owned stores will continue to be challeng-

ing until shop-pers demand it.Onewaytobegin aligning purchases with yourvaluesisbypatronizing stores

that offer socially responsible and fair

trade items. Shaktari Belew,

author of Honoring All Life: A Practical Guide

to Exploring a New Reality, explains how purchasing goods andservicescanac-tually create local community wealth for all if they arespecificallydesigned for that

outcome. “When items are designed to

becreatedandsoldlocally,everyoneinvolvedbenefits,fromthesuppliersthat obtain the raw materials through those that manufacture, sell and buy thefinisheditem.Eventheenviron-mentbenefits.” Belew encourages our learning as much as possible about purchases. “Oncepeopleareawareofthetwovital

concepts of localization and design, they will be better able to scrutinize purchases,”advisesthisdesignerandwhole-systems thinker who focuses on resilient communitydesign.AsaTran-sitionUS.org workshop leader and one of the primary designers of the Com-munityEngagementProcessforUni-fiedFieldCorporation’swhole-systems/quadruplebottomlinefinancialmodel,thisOregonresidenttriestofollowherownadvice.“TheCradletoCradleC2Ccertificationhelps,”shesays. The C2C program is an eco-label authorized by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, co-founded in 1995 by William McDonough, the author of Cradle to Cradle.Thecertificationprocessassessesaproduct’ssafetytohumansandtheenvironment,plusits potential for future life cycles. The program focuses on using safe materials that can be disassembled and recycled for another purpose or composted as biological nutrients. To date, hundreds of items, from build-ing materials, bedding and linens,


baby care and hair care products to personal and household cleaning products,havebeenC2Ccertified. If you plan to ship gifts long distancesthisgift-givingseason,whynotusethefirstC2C-certifiedcon-sumerproduct—aUSPostalServicepackingbox?Itexemplifieshowacomplex good design makes a product peopleandplanetfriendly.All60oftheproduct’sboxes,decalsandlabels,involving1,400componentmaterials,hadtobecertified,butthebenefitsarebig:reducedcostsforhandlingwasteanddisposingofhazardousmaterials;plus,thereceivermayeasilyrecyclethe item with a free conscience. “Imagine a closed-loop market system in which any number of items madefromfiniteresourcessuchasglass, paper, steel, plastic and cloth are designed to be reused in a near-endless cycle,” says Belew. “Imagine a world of goods designed for easy repair and maintenance, rather than obsoles-cence.” Belew,thedesignerofWill’sBills,a form of complementary currency, also recommends buying items that havelong-termreusabilityspecifictoourneeds.“Mydaughterlovesaparticular curry sauce, which comes in a little glass jar with a screw-top lid,” she relates. Rather than recycle the jars, the family reuses them for storing small things at home. “They’realsotheperfectsizeforsingleservings,”shesays. Sometimes, just a simple shift in perspectivecanchangeanitemfromtrash to treasure.

Linda Sechrist is an editor of Natural Awakenings community magazines.

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Economics of Happiness: The New EconomyChanging the Rules to Benefit America’s People

by John de graaf and linda sechrist

MostAmericansarefacingtheirmostsignificanteconomicchallenges in generations. From the hardships of unemploy-ment to the perils of mounting debt, worry about the health of a national economy that depends on consumerism and market successdominatesour conversation.Buthaveweaskedwhattheeconomyisreallyfor?

Since the Second World War, we havebeenassuredthatmoreeco-nomic growth is good for us. But

isit?Byanymeasure,theUSecono-my, in its pursuit of constant growth, is in dire need of critical life support. Too manypeoplehavelostjobs,homes,scholarshipsandretirementsavings,along with peace of mind, in the face of complex uncertainties. Those individualswhohavejobsareearn-ing less in real income than in 2001, eventhoughtheyspendmorehoursworkingandcommutingthanpreviousgenerations. We’vehadenoughoftheofficialmantra:Workmore,enjoyless,pol-lute more, eat toxic foods and suffer illnesses, all for the sake of increas-ing the gross domestic product. Why

not learn ways to work less and enjoy itmore;spendmoretimewithourfriendsandfamilies;consume,pollute,destroyandoweless;andlivebetter,longerandmoremeaningfully?Todoall this, we need fresh solutions that engageAmerica’speopleinredefininggoals for the economy (what we want fromit)asopposedtotheeconomy’sgoals(whatitdemandsfromus).

AnEconomyBasedonQualityofLifeAlthoughaneconomybasedonahighquality of life that makes people happy maysoundrevolutionary,ThomasJeffer-son,thethirdUSpresident,enshrinedthe pursuit of happiness as a human right when he drafted our Declaration of Independence. Jefferson emphasized

thatAmerica’sgovernmentwas“tosecure the greatest degree of happiness possible for the general mass of those associated under it.” Likewise, the Con-stitutionoftheUnitedStatesdeclaresthatgovernmentistopromote,amongother things, the general welfare of the people. Americansareableto achieveabetterlife,aswe’veprovedmanytimesinthepast,benefitingmight-ily as a result of forward steps rang-ingfromdemocracy,women’ssuf-frageandcivilrightstoinventivetechnologicalleadership.Althoughhistory shows that this has been ac-complished primarily by changing national policies, any new economy deliveringimprovedwell-beingisfirstbroughtaboutlargelybyactivecitizensthatchoosetoinvestmoretimeinbuildinganationthatreflectsincreas-inglyenlightenedvalues. Everyone’squalityoflife—fromtoday’sparentstofuturegenerationsof great-grandchildren—depends uponindividualscollectivelywork-ing to build a new economy based on the concept of genuine wealth. In his award-winning book, Econom-ics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth, ecological economist Mark Anielskiexplainsthisnewandpracti-cal approach grounded in what people valuemost,whichhestatesis:“Love,meaningful relationships, happiness, joy,freedom,sufficiency,justiceandpeace”—qualitiesoflifefarmorevitalthan blind economic growth and mate-rial possessions.

PreferredMeasure ofProgressTo determine whether our economy promotes the greatest good or the happinessoftheAmericanpeople,we need to understand what makes us happy and how economic policies en-hance or thwart our pursuit of happi-ness;wealsoneedabetterinstrumentof economic measurement than the grossdomesticproduct(GDP). TheGDPcountsremedialanddefensiveexpendituresforpollution,accidents, war, crime and sickness aspositives,ratherthandeducting


thesecosts.GDPalsodiscountsthevalueofcontributionssuchasnaturalresourcesandecosystemservices,improvementinqualityoflife,unpaiddomesticwork,volunteerwork,goodhealth and social connection. Anielski,inconcertwitheconom-ic experts such as Charles Eisenstein, author of Sacred Economy, Hazel Hen-derson, author of Ethical Markets, and NobelPrize-winningeconomistJosephStiglitz, recommends that economic policies aim to boost societal welfare, ratherthanGDP.Allagreethatanewindicator of well-being, such as the USGenuineProgressIndicator(GPI),could be used to more accurately mea-sure economic progress.

The Science of HappinessArespected“scienceofhappiness,”pioneeredbyUniversityofIllinoispositivepsychologistEdwardDiener,PhD,dubbedDr.Happiness,andotherresearchers, has existed for more than a decade. The study of what makes peoplehappyandlifefulfillingrepeat-edly demonstrates that the economic route to happiness does not consist of

endlessly widening the superhighway of accumulation. Rather, it resides in a hostofpersonalvaluesthatareclosertoour hearts, as illustrated by the Himala-yannationofBhutan(population:about700,000). For many years, Bhutan has mea-sured its general well-being—as the peoplethemselvessubjectivelyreportit—using a Gross National Happiness (GNH)index.Itsgovernmentbasespolicy decisions on how they might effect the kind of happiness associated with contentment, family, community, spirituality, education, compatibility with nature and good physical health. Afteryearsofprimaryresearch,theBhutanesehaveidentifiedninedo-mainsforassessinghappiness:psy-chological well-being, physical health, timeuse(work-lifebalance),com-munityvitalityandsocialconnection,education,culturalpreservationanddiversity,environmentalsustainability,goodgovernanceandmaterialwell-being. In2004,thefirstannualInterna-tional Conference on Gross National Happiness was held in Bhutan. Hun-

dredsofgovernmentrepresentatives,scholars and other thought leaders from more than 40 nations gathered to ex-plore the possibility of making GNH the trueindicatorofacountry’shealthandqualityoflife.Asof2011,anon-bindingresolutionbytheUnitedNationsGen-eralAssemblyurgesthatcountriesnowmeasure their health and happiness, as well as wealth. Sixty-six countries backed it.

MeasuringAmericans’ Life SatisfactionSeattle,WA,thefirstUScitytoimple-ment a measurement of life satisfac-tion,isparlayingBhutan’sindicators—psychological well-being, physical health,work/timebalance,educationandcapacitybuilding,culturalvitalityandaccesstoartsandculture,environ-mental quality and access to nature, aptgovernanceandmaterialwell-being—as part of its own Sustainable SeattleHappinessInitiative.Spear-headed by Sustainable Seattle Execu-tiveDirectorLauraMusikanskiandher team with encouragement by City


CouncilPresidentRichardConlin,itmaybecomeAmerica’sfirstGNHcity. Initialsurveyresults,intendedtosparkconversationsthatmatter,willbe discussed at future town meetings in Seattle neighborhoods and used to recommend policies for consideration by the city council. Repeating the surveyeverycoupleofyearswill revealprogress. Interest in a similar Happiness Initiativeisgrowingincitiesandtownsfrom coast to coast, such as Napa, CA;BowlingGreen,KY;Duluth,MN;SantaFeandRoswell,NM;Bellevue,NE;Portland,OR;andEauClaire,WI.Some100collegesanduniversitiesalso are beginning to apply the Happi-nessInitiativesurvey.

How to Become HappierToimproveourownwell-beingwithinany economy, we need to attend to our security, social connections and the way we balance our time. Choosing tolivewithlessstuffandlighterdebtsupports a better life with less income but more time, lower stress and better health.Asindividuals,wecan:

n Focus more on matters of family and community and on building trust.

n Devotelessattentiontomaximizingincomes and more attention to acts of generosity.

n Askouremployersformoretimeoffinstead of higher pay.

In our local communities, we can findwaystodesignmorerelationship-friendlyplacessuchasfarmers’markets, where shoppers tend to engage in manymoreconversationsthaninsupermarket aisles (Worldwatch Insti-tute).Incities,wecancallforpublicandprivatespacesthatfacilitatesocialconnection, instead of discouraging it viaurbansprawl. EcologicaleconomistDaveBat-ker, co-author of What’s the Economy for Anyway?(filmclipatTinyurl.com/3tc9dlk),believesthatmov-ing forward requires greater citizen involvementintheshapingofdemoc-racy,lawsandourcollectivefuture.By ditching pundits and talking with neighbors, city by city and town by town,citizensthroughouttheUnited

Statesaremovingtodothisusingnewly learned techniques such as thoseofferedbyOpenSpaceTechnol-ogy, World Café, Transition Towns, Sustainable Cities, The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, and the InstituteofNoeticSciences’WorldviewLiteracyProject. InSt.Petersburg,FL,OklahomaCity,OK,andotherplaces,citizensarecultivatingastrongersenseofcommu-nity with real discussions about local issues and economic goals. They aim toarriveataclear-eyedviewofwhatcitizens really want from the economy. InSt.Petersburg,theculmina-tionofSharonJoyKleitsch’s10-yearefforttobuildaflourishingcommunitythrough helpful workshops on timely subjects,meaningfulconversationsandaligningconstructivepartnershipsis reaching a crescendo this month at BeyondSustainability:Ecosystems,Economics, and Education, the Insti-tuteofFloridaStudies’36thannualconference, at Hillsborough Com-munity College (Tinyurl.com/3avntte).Kleitsch remarks, “I show up, pay attention and listen for opportunities where my connections with policy makers,educators,nonprofitsandcommunityactivistscanhelpconvenepeopleinmeaningfulconversationsthat can make a difference in building a resilient community.” InOklahomaCity,SustainableOKC,avolunteerorganizationwork-ing towards community sustainability atthecrossroadsofbusiness,environ-

Tools to Navigate the New EconomyNew Economics Foundation: The Great TransitionNewEconomics.orgBrowse NewEconomics.org/sites/ neweconomics.org/files/Great_ Transition_0.pdf.This independent think-and-do-tank inspires and demonstrates real eco-nomic well-being.

The Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine WealthGenuineWealth.netAuthorMarkAnielskimapshowtomeasure genuine wealth and create flourishingeconomiesgroundedinpeople’swell-being.

Transition United States: Transition TownsTransitionUS.orgParticipantsinthisvibrant,grassrootsmovementseektobuildcommu-nity resilience in the face of chal-lenges such as high oil prices, climate change and economic crises.

Sustainable Seattle: The Happiness InitiativeSustainableSeattle.orgFoundersprovidetoolstocomprehen-sivelyassesswell-being,involveciti-zens and inspire people, organizations and policymakers to take action.

World Café: Real Conversations for a Better WorldTheWorldCafe.orgThis application of powerful social technology helps engage people inconversationsthatmatter,offer-inganeffectiveantidotetosociety’sfast-paced fragmentation and lack of connection.

Living Economies Forum: Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real WealthLivingEconomiesForum.org“The old economy of greed and domi-nationisdying.Aneweconomyoflife and partnership is struggling to be born. The outcome is ours to choose.”~AuthorDavidKorten


ment and social justice, frequently partnerswiththecity’sOfficeofSus-tainability,theCommonWealthUrbanFarmsprojectandtheOklahomaFoodCooperative(Sustainableokc.org).Thegrassrootsorganizationadvocatesshop-ping locally and sustainably. JenniferAlig,SustainableOKCpresident, is consistently delighted by the growing number of residents that don’tjustattendeventssuchasmoviescreenings of The Economics of Happi-ness, but also show up to plant food to feed the hungry and join Common-wealthUrbanFarmsworkpartiestofeed neighborhoods using the prod-uctsofthrivingurbanfarmsonvacantcitylots.Alignotes,“Afterevents,wesometimesuseOpenSpaceTechnol-ogy to talk about topics that people are passionate about and willing to investtheirtimein.” The kind of society that makes for health, happiness, true prosperity and sustainability is one with strong localeconomiesandflourishingcom-munitiesthatincludesmanyactivitiesprovidedbylocalnonprofits.It’sonecharacterizedby:

n Local small businesses and banking

n Farmers’marketsandurbangardens

n Urbandesignsthatfavorsharedwalks instead of isolated commutes

n Publicspacesforsocialinteraction

n Circumstances in which buyers know sellers

n Businesspeople who sponsor and volunteerforlocalactivities

n Salarydifferencesthatarenotvast

n Citizens building a better world together

Weintuitivelyknowwhatisre-quired to create such a society, starting in our own community. What we need is the determination to make sure the economyservesus;rulesthatbenefitallofthepeople;acommitmenttowidespread quality of life, social jus-ticeandsustainability;andthepoliticalwill to make good change happen.

John de Graaf, media and outreach director for the Happiness Initiative, speaks nationally on overwork and

overconsumption in America. He recently co-authored What’stheEconomyfor,Anyway?–WhyIt’sTimetoStopChasingGrowthandStartPursuingHappiness, with David Batker. He is also co-author of Affluenza:TheAll-ConsumingEpi-demic. Fifteen of his documentaries have aired on PBS.

Linda Sechrist writes and edits for NaturalAwakenings.

We’ve had enough of the official mantra: Work more, enjoy less, pollute more, eat toxic foods and suffer ill-nesses, all for the sake of increasing the gross domestic product. Why not learn ways to work less and enjoy it more; spend more time with our friends and families; consume, pollute, destroy and owe less; and live better, longer and more meaningfully?


Our Worst Fitness Habits

Six Roadblocks to Sidestepby tosca reno

fitbody

We all know that working out isbeneficial.Buthowyouwork out makes all the dif-

ference in staying safe, seeing better results and keeping your body bal-anced.Here’showtomakesureyouaren’tsabotagingagoodworkout.

1 Bad form. Correct form is your safetynet.Onceyoucompromisethewayyoudoamove,you’re

nolongergettingthegreatestbenefitsfromtheexercise,andyou’reseriouslyincreasing your risk of getting hurt. Evenifitmeans,for example, lightening up the amount of resistance,

follow the correct form for the best results.

2 Overtraining.Don’texpectthatyouaregoingtodiverightinand pound your body into its

bestshapeeverovernight.Notonlywill this all-or-nothing approach cause burnout, but you also risk in-juryandwillgiveuponyourself,be-cause this is an unreasonable expec-tation. Instead, you need to gradually build up your muscles so they get the

mosteffectiveandefficientworkoutpossible. More doesn’talwaysmean better,

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good for the body. Take days off be-tween training to repair and rebuild or ifyou’retrainingdaily,don’tworkthesame muscle groups back to back.

3 Undertraining. Onceyou’redressed and ready to sweat, committogivingityourallfor

thenext30to60minutes.Justgoingthroughthemotionsdoesn’tdomuchfor the body and makes it easy for boredomtocreepin.Youowethistimetoyourself—youdeserveit—somakesureyougiveityourall.

4 Daydreaming. Youcandevelopalaser-sharpfocusbyactivelyin-volvingyourmindineverypose,

set, rep and step—thinking about how yourbodymoves,howthemusclesen-gage,whichmuscleormusclesyou’reusing and correct form. Mindfulness adds up to a better workout and faster results. So forget about the laundry, thekids’schedulesandthatafternoonconference call, turn off the TV and stay 100 percent in the moment.

5 Staying with a few exercises you know. Yourmuscleslovebeingchallenged, so if you just stick

tothesameroutine,they’lleventu-allyadaptandwon’thavetoworkashardtodothesamemoves.Butifyouchangetheexercisesandeventheorder you do them in, you ensure that musclesdon’tgettooefficientwithanysingle routine. Not only is this better for toning, but it also helps your mind stay focused and engaged.

6 Holding your breath. Regular steady breathing has many ben-efits:Properinhalationsandex-

halations can help you power through moves,keeplacticacid(abyproductthat builds up in the muscles during exertion)atbayandhelpmaintainasteadyheartrate.Afullbreathdeliv-ers the maximum amount of oxygen to theblood,whichinturndeliversmoreenergy to the working muscles.

Tosca Reno is the co-author of YourBest Body Now, excerpted here with permission from Harlequin Books S.A.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS

TO YOUMood-Boosting

Health Tips

by kim childs

healingways

Happy though they can be, the holidayscanleavesomefolksfeelingoverstuffed,over-

committed and especially in colder regions, grappling with winter blues. The good news is that the holiday season can be a happier and healthier time with a few strategies, supple-ments and herbs in hand.

Eat, Drink… and be Mindful“Many of us get down during the dark wintermonths,sowefightthedark-nesswithfestivitiesandfoodsthatwethink will pick us up,” says nutritionist JudithMabel,PhD,ofBrookline,MA.“Butmostholidayfoodsdon’tsuc-ceed because like alcohol, they bring yourmoodupbrieflyandthenbringit down.” During the holidays, Mabel advisesherclientstokeepexercisingfor better brain function and mood, toavoidsugarwhenpossibleandtoreduce hunger before parties by eat-ing snacks like nuts, seeds, fruit and cheeseorsoup.“It’salsoimportanttoeatahigh-fiber,low-glycemicbreak-fast in the morning such as eggs, whole grain cereals or yogurt,” adds Mabel. “That keeps you from consuming too many calories during the day.” Mabel recommends bringing healthy offerings to gatherings, like hummus or eggplant dip with whole

grain crackers or a platter of crudités. “If you are going to splurge, dark choco-late that is at least 60 percent cocoa is a good choice,” she says. “It can lower blood sugar and it has healthy flavonoidsandtheobromine,whichisamoodbooster.Itdoeshavesomecaf-feine,however,sobeawareifyouaresensitive.” Tocounteractwintertimevita-minDdeficiency,whichislinkedtodepressionandseasonalaffectivedisorder(SAD),MabelsuggestsVitaminD3 supplementation in the range of 1,000to2,000IUdaily.FishoilsandBvitaminsalsomakeherlistofmoodboosters year-round.

Herbal HelpWhen it comes to managing stressful situations, Bonnie Rogers, a clinical herbalistinBriarcliff,NY,recommendsanaturalapproachtocalmnerves.“Nettles help to balance the adrenals,” shesays.“It’satonicherbthatyoucoulduseeverydayofyourlife,anditdeliverscalciumtoyoursystem.” Rogersrecommendscovering½to ¾ cup of loose nettles with boil-ing water in a jar and letting the herbs “drink” a bit before topping them off withmoreboilingwater.Allowthemixture to sit for at least four hours (or overnight)toreleasethevitaminsandminerals, and then strain the tea and drinkitcoldorhot,storingleftoversin

the refrigerator. “In the winter, I add a tablespoon of elderberries, which are antiviral,”saysRogers.“SometimesIalso add a quarter cup of oat straw, whichhelpstobalancethenervoussystem;lettingthemixturesteepreleases its magnesium, which relaxes the body.” Rosepetalteacanbeaquickfixfor anxiety, notes Rogers, who also likes rose glycerite from a dropper bottle.“Ioftengivemyherbalstudentsa drop without telling them what it is,” Rogers reports. “When I ask them what itfeelslike,almosteverybodysays,‘Ifeel like my shoulders relaxed and my heartopened.’”Motherworttinctureisanother aid for reducing anxiety, she adds, and skullcap helps with insom-nia and racing thoughts. ForthosecopingwithSADbutnot on medication, Rogers suggests acombinationofSt.John’sWortandlemonbalm.“Asimplelemonbalmteais wonderfully relaxing, and it helps with digestion.” Rogers adds that tulsi, theayurvedicnameforholybasil,alsohelps the body to manage stress and comesinteabagsforconvenience.

Keep Sleep, Water on the Holiday ListGetting adequate sleep during the holidays is essential to fortifying the body and keeping the mind clear, says DillanDiGiovanni,acertifiedwholis-tichealthcoachinSomerville,MA.“Ithelpseverything.Moresleepequalsgreater energy and less need for caf-feine and sugar.” DiGiovanniaddsthataglassofwarm water with lemon juice in the morning can lift fatigue and irritability, whilecleansingthedigestiveorgans.“Drinking at least 64 ounces of water adayhelpswithdetoxificationyear-round,” she says, “and it curbs appetite duringaseasonofoverindulgence.”DiGiovannifurthercounselspeopletolimit alcohol, a depressant that disrupts sleep and dehydrates the body, and to guardagainstholidayoverspendingandovercommittinginthenameoffun.

Kim Childs is a writer in Boston. Connect at KimChilds.com.


inspiration

Steps to Abundance10by carolyn blakeslee

Make a list of what you desire. List your desires—not wants or needs, which imply lack of, rather than abun-danceof,something.Bysaying/think-ing/writing,“Idesire[this]orsome-thingevenbetternowmanifestingforthe good of all concerned,” you create roomforevengreaterpossibilities.

Remember a situation of abundance. If you catch yourself wallowing in a badmemoryorengagingin“stinkin’thinkin’,”callupacontrastingmemoryin which you felt rich, beautiful, ac-complished,capable—whateverstateof being you desire.

Align with your passions. By taking evenasmallsteptowardapassionorgoal that nurtures you, you will feel cleaner, clearer and more energetic, thus opening the way for progress. God has a plan for your life and His deep desire for His creation—you—is for you toflourish.

Look forward. List your most cherished dreams and immediate intentions. Bet-ter yet, pull pictures from a past happy time and cut out magazine pictures that represent the good things you de-sire in your future, and then paste them in a journal or on a poster board to refertoduringmomentsofreflection.

Streamline your life continually. Let go ofsituationsandclutterthatdon’tsup-port your aspirations.

Spend time with positive people. Don’tbelievenaysayers.Youarework-

ingtoovercomeyourownlimitingbeliefs,sowhylistentoanyoneelse’sself-limitingnegativity?Stepawaywithkindness.

Select news sources carefully and set a time limit. Read only thought-ful, responsible journalism, which doesn’tincludemostTVnews.You’llavoidwastingtimeonnastystoriesthatengendernegativefeelingsandharm-fulphysiologicalresponses.You’llfeelbetter for it.

Have the proverbial “attitude of gratitude.” Count your blessings. Think often of all the good in your life. Say “Thank you,” more than once a day. Contemplate the areas of your life that are workingwell;takethoseskillsandapply them to what you would like to improve.

Express gratitude. Thank others fre-quently, with thank-you cards, expres-siveemails,gesturesofencouragementandsmiles.Peoplealwaysappreciate

kindness and good manners, especially whencivilityseemsinshortsupply.

Smile! When you answer the phone, put a smile on your face and in your voice.Welcomepeopleintoyourlife,evenifit’sjustforthatmoment.Allowthem to feel your warmth. When you catch yourself frowning with concen-tration during a task, pause to lift your brows, pull back your face and smile!

Carolyn Blakeslee publishes the North Central Florida edition of Natural Awakenings (NaturalAwakeningsncfl.com).

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Empower Local Businesses to Strengthen Local Economies

SuccessTipsfromAdvocateMichelleLong

by brian clark howard

MichelleLongistheexecutivedi-rector of the Bellingham, Wash-ington-basedBusinessAlliance

forLocalLivingEconomies(BALLE).Thefast-growing network aims to empower localbusinesseswiththeirfinancialgoalswhiletheyactivelycontributetohealthiercommunitiesandacleanerenvironment.Their triple bottom line is people, the planetandprofit. BALLErepresents22,000indepen-dentbusinessesin30statesandCanadianprovinces.Byservingasaninformationclearinghouseandsupportcenter,BALLEisprovingthatnobusinessistoosmalltomakeadifference.

Why is it important to foster local econo-mies?Locallybasedactivityiswhereweareseeingrealprosperity.Today, as we face economic, community and ecological cri-ses, we see bright spots where local businesses are working together to build strong, healthy local economies.

How can local businesses positively affect their communities and the environment?Thereisanaturalaccountabilitywhenbusinessownerslivewith the impacts of their decisions, instead of from hun-dreds or thousands of miles away. Local supply chains also

reduce carbon impacts by decreasing trans-port time.

Why is it vital to foster new strat-egies and support networks for local businesses?Small businesses are stronger together than they are alone. Working in collaboration, business people enjoy enhanced powers of communication and networking, includ-ingopportunitiestosaveonsmart,sharedpurchasing. They often support each other throughlearning,mentoringandeveninvest-ingineachother’sbusinesses.

How does investing money locally, or commu-nity capital, help?This aspect is a critical component of a healthy community economy, because too often, when we put our money into somethinglikeamutualfund,wedon’tknowtheimpactand how much harm is coming from it. Community capital, investinglocally,ismuchmorepersonalanddirect;itcanhelpensurewe’rebringingaboutchangeswewant,suchasresilient communities and local food supplies. Just going for impersonalfinancialreturnsisn’tworking. Morelocalbanksareinnovatinginthisarea.OneexampleisOnePacificCoastBank,intheNorthwest.Newkindsofinvestmentclubsalsoarecomingonline.


Which examples illustrate how businesses are thriving as a result of new local models?SeverallocalmanufacturinggroupsspokeoftheirresultsatBALLE’s2011annualconference.ExamplesincludeSF(SanFrancisco)MadeandMadeinNewark.Thesenonprofitsbuildaregionaleconomicbasebydevelopingasustainableanddiverselocalmanufacturingsector. InPhiladelphia,theapparelboutiqueSaVauseslocalmaterialsineverydetail,downtopeoplegrowingplantsfordyeinvacantlots.Thecityhasgrantedtheshoptax breaks in acknowledgment that it creates jobs and supports other local businesses.

Which examples illustrate how businesses have reinvented themselves based on new local models?AfterattendingaBALLEconference, the president of T-shirt maker TS Designs launched steps to localize the entire supply chain to enhance its push for socialandecologicalsustainability.Typically,ateetravels16,000 miles before you put it on, but TS now collaborates with North Carolina farmers, cotton ginners and others to go from “dirt to shirt” in 750 miles.

What challenges loom for local business ef-forts, and how can they be overcome?Oneofthebiggesthurdlesisthatmanypeopleareinnovat-ing,buttheyaregoingitalone.BALLEconnectsbusinessesto other people, ideas and resources so they can learn fromeachotherandnothavetostartfromscratch. Anotherbarrierisfinancing.Wehavestartedtobringtogether pioneering philanthropists that put a little funding in to create the conditions for businesses to proceed from there.TheClevelandFoundation,forexample,recentlyhelped seed a worker-owned laundry co-op. Mosteconomicdevelopmentsubsidiesstillfavorlarge corporations rather than local businesses, but some shiftwhentheyseestudieslikethosefromCivicEconom-ics,provingthatthecostpernewjobismuchcheaperbycatalyzingandgrowinglocalbusiness.InPhoenix,astudybyBALLEnetwork’sLocalFirstArizonashowedhowthestategetsmorehigh-payingjobswithbenefitsfromalocal

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officesupplycompany,WistOfficeProducts,thanfromabigboxstore.Wistalsospendsmoremoneylocallyforservicesranging from graphic design to legal assistance, and donates moretolocalcharities.Inall,thestudyfoundthatona$5millionstatecontract,Arizonawaslosinghalfamillionan-nually in economic leakage by doing business with a nonlo-calcompetitor.Asaresult,thecityofPhoenixchangeditsprocurement rules and now buys local.

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Eating Out? EAT GREENEco-Friendly Restaurants Serve Up Sustainability

by sandra murphy

Eatinggreenisn’tlimitedtosalads.Itmeansthatsustainablethinkinggoesintoamealateverystage,fromtheuseoflocalingredientsandenergysavingstorecyclingandcompostingwaste.Deliciousfood,servedthoughtfully,isthe

goaloftoday’senvironmentallyconsciousrestaurant.Lookfirsttolocalmom-and-pop eateries that are doing it right, but there are some chains worth consid-ering, as well. Withmorethan25millioncupsofwake-upjavasoldeachday,coffeeshopshaveaperfectopportunitytostartagooddaybyexample.California-basedGreen Café Networkconsultswithownersandbaristastoreducetheenviron-mentalimpactofmembershops.Efficientequipment,biodegradablecupsandrenewableproductsforflooringandtablesmakethecoffeehouseexperiencemore sustainable, especially when buyers select shade-grown, organic, free-trade beans. Starbucks Corporation has taken it all a step further by designing a pre-certifiedLeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEED)prototypestore.Itfeaturesrecycledfloortiles,reducedlightingandlowerwaterusageandair

conditioning set three degrees higher than usual. Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes offers fresh-tossed salads, made-from-scratch soups and hot or cold desserts intheir120restaurants,wherevegan,vegetarianandgluten-freeitemsareoffered daily. Reclaimed recyclables come back as takeout containers, towels and napkins. Materials sent out for recycling include glass, paper, alu-minumandcardboard.Evengarbageisgivenanewroleaspartofachain-wide composting program. Tankless water heaters are in, while traditional systems are out, and cleaning products areallGreenSealcertified. AtChipotle Mexican Grill, “It’snotjustaburrito,it’safoil-wrapped,handcrafted, local farm-supporting, food culture-changing cylinder of deli-ciousness,” states thecompany’sweb-site.In2010,Chipotleservedabout5million pounds of local farm produce throughits1,000mostlyNorthAmeri-can stores. The company-wide 2011 goal is 10 million pounds. Inside those burritos, 40 percent ofthebeansarecertifiedorganic, resulting in 140,000 fewer pounds of pesticide added to the soil. The romaine lettuce, bell peppers, jalapeño, red onions, oregano and tomatoes come from family-owned farms. California patrons also enjoy locally grownlemonsandavocados. Chipotleproducetypicallytravelsnomorethan300milestoitsdistribu-tioncenters.Shorttraveltimemeansless fuel burned and fewer greenhouse gases plus fresher, more nutritious food on the plate than what less eco-con-sciousrestaurantsprovide. “Theenvironmentisthebasisofourbusiness;wetrytobegreenineverything,”explainsMikeVroman,a store manager in the St. Louis area. So, for example, “most of the beef we serveinthisareaiseitherfromMis-souriorKansas.Evenouruniformsare100 percent organic cotton.” Because restaurants draw their highestlevelsofelectricitywhencommunity demand peaks, Chipotle installed solar panels on 75 of its Texas restaurants, while a wind turbine pro-videselectricityattheGurnee,IL,site,


reducing midday drain on the grid. TheGurneesiteisthefirstrestaurantevertoreceivethesuperiorPlatinumLeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmen-talDesign(LEED)rating. Is it possible to operate a restau-rant without a dishwasher, range, hood oroven?Yes,ifbowls,straws,cutlery,chopsticks and cups are made from corn or potato starch. Freshii meals are created in biodegradable, all-natural, food-safe bags. Custom made, the bags leaveacarbonfootprintfivetoseventimes smaller than the most energy-efficientdishwasher.Everythingtakenfrom the store will readily biodegrade or is easy to recycle. Evenstoresizeisafactor.FreshiifounderMatthewCorrinnotes,“Aswe grow, our stores are built smaller, to use less materials, to use greener materials, to consume less energy, to take less from this Earth.” Some Freshii storesaresuper-efficient,encompass-ing just 150 square feet. If a burger, fries and shake dinner evokesguiltypleasure,EVOSremovesboththeguiltandgrease,leavingonlypleasurableflavor.Therestaurant’strademarkAirfriesarebetterformorethanjustfolks’arteries.“Ourpotatoesare air-fried at a high temperature,” explains Jackie Macaluso, community ambassadorforEVOS,“sowehavenousedandreusedvatsofgreasetodiscard.”

Lessnoticeableeco-bonusesincludezero-VOCpaintandflooring,madefromsustainable,eco-friendly,rawmaterialslikewoodflour,linseedoil,rosin,jutefiberandlimestone.Thecompany’sSoutheastUSlocationsworktoraiseawarenessthatevencomfortfoodscanbegreener,healthierandstilltastegood,and to teach children about healthier eating habits. Ofcourse,there’susuallyaSubway Restaurant around the corner. Long committedtoservingfreshfoodfast,thecompanyrecentlyannounceditsnewLEED-certifiedeco-edition.With35,000franchisesin98countries,smallchang-es add up to big blessings for the Earth. Themostimportantthingwecandotogogreenistoeatgreeneveryday.Itservesupthemostbangforthebuckinhealthysustainability.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer at [email protected].


MyrtleBeachhasanunbelievablenumberofrestaurantsthatcatertothetastesandwhimsofthetypicalbeachtourist.However,itisdiffi-culttofindavarietyofoptionsforthepickyeaterlookingforhealth-fulness or special needs. Natural Awakenings has compiled a list of

ourfavoritelocalhealthyeateriestoinspireyoutosupporttheseestablishmentsthat “get it.” The criteria we looked for when we made our selection include sus-tainability;buyinglocal;servingwholefarm-raisedfoods;andofferingchoicesforthevegan,vegetarian,dieting,glutenfreeandallergicdiner.Nottomention,thefoodservedatthesefinevenuesisout-of-this-worlddelicious.

Bombay at the BeachIndiansbelievecowsaresacred,soyouwon’tfindany“holycows”onthemenu;butyouwillfindlamb,goat,chickenandseafood.Thesmellofcurrypermeatestheentireneighborhoodandpullsyouinbyyournose.Awhitetableclothset-tingmightintimidatethelow-budgeteater,butitshouldn’t.Thepricesareveryreasonableforthehighqualityoffoodandservice.Thereareplentyofdishesforvegetariansandvegans,andthereisabuffetaswell.702NKingsHwy,MyrtleBeach;843-444-9090.TheirmenucanbefoundonUrbanspoon.com.

Lulu’s CaféThisbreakfast,lunchanddinnercaféboastsanunobstructedviewofthebeachinabrandnewenergy-efficientbuilding.Lulu’srecyclesboxesandplastics,and

evengiveswinebottlestothelocalartcompanyGroovyGreenGlass.The managers post their utility bills for theiremployeestosee,sothatthey’llbe inspired to keep the costs down. Awidevarietyofvegetarian,vegan,gluten-freedishesareavailable,andtheywillevenseparatetheeggwhitesfor you. Speaking of eggs, theirs comes from Loris, and their crabmeat is also local. The bread, which comes from Benjamin’sBakery,ismadefreshdaily,and they can make anything allergy free, except for nuts. (They use a lot of peanut butter and the chocolate-ha-zelnutspreadNutella.)Thepricesareverylow,andtheatmosphereisbrightandcheery.Favoritedish:GreenEggsand Ham, which includes ham, eggs, pesto, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, $6.50.TellthemNatural Awakenings sentyou.Facebook:Lulu’sCaféMyrtleBeach;1903NOceanBlvd,MyrtleBeach;843-712-1890.

FroyozFinally,adessertplacethatwon’tmakeyou feel guilty. Located at Broadway at the Beach, this recently opened frozen yogurt paradise offers only low-fat or nonfat choices that are simply delightful.Youcanmakeyourowncombinationofactiveculturefrozenyogurt,like“Grandma’sPumpkinPie,”“SkinnyVanilla”or“PeanutButterandSkinny Chocolate.” Mention Natural Awakeningsandgetyourfirst4ouncesat the unbeatable price of “free.” Trust me,that’sallitwilltaketogetyouhooked. FroyozUSA.com;1316Ce-lebrity Circle, Broadway at the Beach, MyrtleBeach;843-444-COOL.

Mellow MushroomThisplaceisfunandfullofalternativefoodforpickyeaters.Youcangetahuge pizza, like the new Holy Shitake Pie,whichhasthreedifferenttypesofmushrooms, caramelized onions, gar-licaioli,blacktruffleoil,Montamoreandmozzarellacheese;orifyou’renotthat hungry, maybe just a half tempeh hoagie with marinated and grilled tempeh on fresh bread and grilled mushrooms, onions, green peppers, pesto mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and

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sprouts. Huge selections of craft beers areavailableandtheentireinsideofthe restaurant is nonsmoking. Mellow Mushroom also does a lot of charities everyyearforchildren.RogerChest-nut, the general manager, says, “We hear you loud and clear and want you toknowwehavegluten-free,vegan,vegetarianandallergy-freeoptionsforpeoplewhohavefoodrestrictions.”Mention Natural Awakenings and get 10 percent off your next meal. Mel-lowMushroom.com;157121stAveN,MyrtleBeach;843-444-1122.

Bay NaturalsMostpeoplewhohaveneverbeeninsidethisestablishmentthinkit’sjusta health food market, but the truth is a large portion of Bay Naturals is adeli—andaverygoodoneatthat.Grab a Natural Awakenings and sit down at one of the inside or outside tables for a delightful curry chicken salad sandwich, complete with lettuce, tomatoesandsprouts—allpreserva-tiveandantibioticfree,noaddedhormones—with a side of quinoa and an organic iced tea. Top off your lunch with a shot of wheatgrass for a healthy oxygen boost that will keep you going for the rest of the day. There areoptionsforeveryone,andmostofthe choices are organic. Bay Naturals isnowservingbreakfast,too,muchtothedelightofitsfiercelyloyalcustom-erswhoeatthereeveryday.BayNatu-ralsc.com;7611NKingsHwy,MyrtleBeach;843-448-0011.Seead,backpage.

Habibi’s Café and Lebanese MarketAsyouwalkin,you’llbepleasantlygreeted by smells like saffron and spices;andyou’llfeelasifyou’vestepped into a market in Morocco. Hugejarsofstuffedgrapeleavesandtahinisaucelinetheshelvesasyoumake your way to the counter. The menuisbrief,buteverythingismadetoorderandextremelyyummy.Aveggieplatewithfalafelsandbabaganoush is brought to your table as you decide which aloe juice you want to imbibe with your meal at the drink cooler. The cooler next to it has Greek

yogurtsandhard-to-findhalalmeat,whichistheMoslemequivalentofkosher meat—meaning the animals were raised and killed humanely, and havenotbeengivenantibioticsorhor-mones.Pickledradishesrefreshyourpalateafteryourmeal.Beforeleaving,checkoutotherhard-to-finditemslikeoliveoilsoap,driedfruits,Turkishcof-feeanddriedmintleavesfortea.Tellthem Natural Awakenings sent you. 3310WaccamawBlvd,MyrtleBeach;843-236-0150.

The Humble CrumbUrbanspoonhasratedthissmallpizzashack the number one pizza place in South Carolina for many months. It is welldeserved.LinnandStefanWis-ikoskiruntheirlittlesliceofheavenwithlove,andyoucantasteitinthefood.Thisrestauranthascertifiedhumanely raised beef, kept without usingantibioticsorhormones.Allofthe food is made in-house including the salad dressings and the fresh bread. They boast that there is absolutely zero chemicaladditivesorpreservativesintheir food. The artisan pizzas are phe-nomenal, and they hold the title for the bestburgerI’veevereaten.Allofthefood is made to order. Mention Natural Awakenings and get a free cannoli with the purchase of two entrees. TheHum-bleCrumb.com;2521HighmarketSt,Georgetown;843-546-7090.

Perrone’s GourmetMarket, Café and Wine BarThis restaurant has just reopened after averylongyearofamoveandreno-vations.Theoncetinyestablishmentisnowagrand3,000squarefeet.Themenulookslikeit’sstraightfromtheBravoTVshowTop Chef. For instance, thereisanentireportiondevotedjusttoeggs,titled“SexyEggs.”These“ain’tyo’momma’seggs.”Hereisataste:RavioloalUovo—Eachenormousraviolohousesawhole,softeggyolk,alongwitharicottaandspinachfill-ing;cutitopen,justlikeslidingyourfork into a perfectly poached egg, and the yolk oozes out joining the pool of brownedtrufflebutter,Parmigianoandshavedtrufflesinasinglemarbledseaof deliciousness. Is your mouth water-

ingyet?Thatisnotthebreakfastmenu,bytheway.Thereareplentyofvegetar-ian dishes and many organic options. Ifyouareanadventurouseater,thisisthe place to be. PerronesMarket.com;13302OceanHwy(Hwy17),Litch-field/PawleysIsland;843-235-9193.

BlissThis restaurant is owned and run by chef Ernest Bledsoe, who studied at Johnson and Wales Culinary School butreceivedmostofhistrainingfromthe famous Café Max in Miami, which changes its menu almost daily. Bliss boasts a menu bursting with locally produced fresh agriculture. Its lettuces, herbs and much of its produce comes from Inlet Culinary Garden, located right around the corner. The food is neverfrozen,andthemenuswitchesoften according to the season. Ninety percent of the menu is gluten free, and you are encouraged to ask for your ownvegetarianorvegancreation,aslongastheingredientsareavailable.TrytheStuffedBabyPumpkinwithlobsterandvanillarisotto,butternutsquashvelouteandtoastedpumpkinseeds. True-Bliss.com;4606Hwy17Business,MurrellsInlet;843-282-6737.

Limpin’ Jane’sThisisthelocavorestemple.Themenuisstrictlylocal,andevenidentifiesthefarms the food comes from. The prices arenotexceedinglyexpensive,con-sidering what you are getting, and the taste of the food in incomparable. Chef Tara Tracy has a constantly changing seasonal menu, and is always whip-ping up something that is just unbe-lievablydeliciousandhealthy,andstill Lowcountry traditional food, not often thought of as health food. The menudoesnothaveahugearrayofvegetarianorveganoptions,butTaraisa master and can make you something thatyourtastebudswillneverforget.Try the mushroom and barley pie with Rebecca Farms oyster mushrooms. Therearealsohard-to-findentreesavailable,likequail,elkburgersandfroglegs.Yummmm!LimpinJanes.com;713FrontSt,Georgetown,843-485-4953.Seead,page21.


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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1Crazy Tuesday-12-6pm. Sundial FAR Sauna Demo at Cassena Spa, To Your Health Market offers 20% off all products and supplements till 7 pm. Cafe Piccolo is open with healthy fresh menu. 843-314-4611.

NOVEMBER 1-15Organic Food Drive w/Ethics. Customers receive 10% off purchased items for every organic, non-perishable food item donated at Ethics between Nov 1-15. Ethics will deliver donations to a local food bank before Thanksgiving. Drop off: 2954-B Howard Ave, Market Common, MB. 843-839-1583. Facebook: Ethics General Store, GotEthics.com.

NOVEMBER 1-30Bring Your Bag Discount w/Ethics General Store. Save you money & Earth. During Nov, bring your own bag & get 10% off your final purchase. Also, for every $10 you spend, get a card stamped, and after 10 stamps get a $10 credit in the store. 2954-B Howard Ave, The Market Common, Myrtle Beach. 843-839-1583. Facebook: Ethics General Store, GotEthics.com.Facials and Massages w/Elements Day Space−10am-6pm. These luxurious, organic treatments will be available Tues-Sat by appt. Ele-ments Day Space Spa has moved in with Ethics to offer natural and organic beauty alternatives and service. 1st 10 appts get free gift. 843-839-2762 to set your appt. 2954-B Howard Ave, Market Com-mon, Myrtle Beach. Facebook: Ethics General Store, GotEthics.com.

NOVEMBER-FEBRUARYVanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat at Brook-green Gardens. New outdoor exhibit, from the Morton Arboretum consists of fifteen interpretive panels that follow a path through the arboretum at Brookgreen. Shows how trees enrich our lives, describes the forces that threaten them, and gives info on how you can help endangered trees. Free with garden admission. Brookgreen Gardens US Hwy17 Bypass, across from Huntington Beach. Info: Brookgreen.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2Self-Care through Mindful Movement-Trager® Mentastics® w/Lindsley Field−6-7:30pm. 4 week series of Trager Mentastics on Wed evenings at The Yoga Room in MB with Certified Trager Practitio-ner and Tutor. Each evening builds on previous, but drop-ins welcome. Series is $60, drop-in for $20. Profoundly simple approach to body movement that can end stress-induced tension, aches, pains and stiffness. 196 Stonebridge Drive, MB, Lindsley: 843-651-1086 or [email protected], LindsleyField.com.Unity Healing & Prayer Service w/Olivia Rose−6:30-7:30pm. Meditation, prayer, hands-on-healing. Love offering. Unity Peace Chapel, Unity Christ Church of MB, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516,UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3Green Business Development & Networking Meeting−4:30-5:30pm. Join SCORE & Natural Awakenings for free business development. Learn to analyze & make your business thrive, profit &

succeed with help from SCORE (MBscore.org). Renaissance Bistro heart-healthy restaurant, 607 Chartwell Ct, MB, behind BB&T on 544, west of 17. Keith, 843-497-0390.Green Drinks, Grand Strand−5:30-8pm. Natural Awakenings hosts Green Drinks social get-together for the conservation minded, eco-friendly, sustain-able, natural health groupies & Earth shakers. Follows SCORE business development meeting. Heart-healthy dining, wine & beer. Renaissance Bistro, 607 Chartwell Ct, MB, behind BB&T on 544, West of 17. Keith, 843-497-0390.

NOVEMBER 3 & 5Holiday Boutique–11:30am-1pm. Find the perfect health related gifts for friends, family teachers, and associates, priced starting at $6, include free gift wrapping. Spa skincare products, athletics gifts, nu-tritional gifts, more. Also, Digestive Health Social, sample desserts, dips, drinks and more that won’t put the pounds on, and provides the nutrition you crave. Inlet Nutrition, Murrell Inlet. Linda at 843-424-9586 or email [email protected]

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5Careteam 5K Run and AIDS Walk w/Jack Mackenroth–8:30am. Careteam is a non-profit organization in MB that assists those affected by HIV and AIDS. Mackenroth is a contestant from Project Runway and HIV advocate, Grand Mar-shall. Race starts 9:30am, at Plyler Park in MB. Register: CareteamSC.org, 843-236-9000.Art Day at Ethics−10am. Make upcycled wine cork keychains. Groovy Green Glass will provide all materials & show the way- a classy eco-friendly way to hold your keys. 2954-B Howard Ave, Mar-ket Common, MB. $5 RSVP at 843-839-1583. Facebook: Ethics General Store.

NOVEMBER 5-6Waccamaw Indian Pow Wow–10am-6pm. 19th Annual Arts Festival & Pow Wow, at the Tribal Grounds at 591 Bluewater Road in Aynor. $5. WaccamawIndians.us/tribal-events/. Art in the Park at Chapin Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jew-elry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1400 N. Kings Hwy. MB. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.Yoga 101–2-4pm. Perfect for those who are new to yoga or just need a refresher. Just bring a notebook and pen if you would like to take notes. Dress to move- will practice each day. Will provide mat and booklets. Cost: $50. $5 credit from class for future class or workshop. Pre-register by 10/29 for $45. Island Wave Yoga, 10555 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys


Island. Info: 843-314-3206, IslandWaveYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6Unity 11am Service: Be Heard Now w/Rev Mar-garet Hiller. Music by Barb Stout.. Unity Family Feast & Community Potluck right after service, 12:20–1:20pm. Please bring healthy food to share, vegetarian & vegan appreciated, or consciously raised meat products. Love offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7Advanced Talk on Diabetes w/Dr. Matt Cul-lum–7 pm Bring family and friends, and take away knowledge. Just because someone in your family has diabetes, you can stay healthy if you take care of yourself properly. Triune for Life 11945 Grandhaven Dr in Murrells Inlet 843-357-7200 DrMattCullum.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11The War After the War–A Warrior’s Journey Home w/Dr John Fisher−6:30 and 8:30 pm. Unity Church of Myrtle Beach hosts the celebration for the new book, and Fisher will speak on healing our nation and its veterans on this all-important day of remembrance. Music, devotion, honor and an opportunity to acquire an autographed first edition copy refreshments will be served 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside Beach. JohnWesley-Fisher.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12Raw Vegan Potluck Lunch & Movie−12:30pm. Bring a raw vegan dish to share and bring your own plates and eating utensils. Raw vegan food is the most nutrient dense food. Learn and share its health benefits. Movie about the food industry, or raw vegan food, starting at 12:45. Socastee Library, 707-Connector Rd, MB. Meetup.com/rawveganmyrtlebeach.Yoga for Golf & Sports w/Maribeth MacKen-zie–12:30-2pm. Created with the golfer and ath-lete in mind. Learn the physical benefits of yoga postures as they apply to your sport. Open up tight muscles to improve your game and/or get in shape for the upcoming season. $20/$17 in advance. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E, MB 843-333-2656, [email protected], SecretLotusYoga.com.Practice and Potluck w/Jonathan “J” Miles−6pm. Visiting yogi from nonprofit studio Project Yoga Richmond teaches vinyasa class, potluck dinner after. $10 for the class, bring a dish or beverage to share. Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB. Linda, 843-385-6176, Yo-gaInCommon.com.

NOVEMBER 12-13Art in the Park at Valor Park w/Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild−10am-4pm. Over 60 artists from the East Coast with about 20 from our local area. Paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, fabric, glass, metal, pottery and stone. 1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common, MB. Free admission. Child and pet friendly. Info: JoAnne Utterback 843 446-7471, ArtsyParksy.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13BOLD by Kattour Semi-Precious Gemstone Jewelry Show w/Cathy Hatch−1-3pm. Designer will be in the bookstore to show her beautiful handcrafted one-of-a-kind collection, in time for Christmas gift planning. Bookstore for the Miracle Minded, inside Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. Info: 843-238-8516.5 Elements Yoga Workshop-Aligning With Na-ture, w/Jonathan “J” Miles−1:30-3:30 pm. Visiting yogi from Richmond. Each of our organs is related to a particular element, even our personality. In this class, students practice poses that correspond with different elements. Includes discussion on the five elements, yin and yang, and the philosophy of the Tao. Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, Carolina Forest, MB. Linda, 843-385-6176.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15Growing the Edible Landscape w/Desmond Layne, PhD–6:30pm. Grow native fruits in your yard for food, attract wildlife, or for aesthetic reasons. Blueberry, blackberry, pawpaw, persim-mon, muscadine. Tree fruit specialist will discuss native edible plants and give tips for selecting and growing. Biology Auditorium, 101 Duckett Hall at The Citadel, Charleston. SC Native Plant Society, Lisa Lord, [email protected] or 843-937-8807x13. SCNPS.org.

NOVEMBER 15-16Unfurling Our Spiritual Lives w/Sandra Smith. Reflect on deepening hearts’ capacity to receive and give love using the Enneagram personality system. Name the limitations to personality that block the path to love and to waking up to all you are. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $225 fee includes lodging and meals. 800-671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17Radiant You! Open House Party w/Amanda Powell-Wooten & Allison Martin-Attix–4pm. Join Dr. Hauschka Esthetician, & Dr. Hauschka Educa-tor for social time and 5:30pm lesson on making a home spa experience using organic & biodynamic skin care products. Free gifts. 2954-B Howard Ave, Market Common, Myrtle Beach. 843-839-1583. Facebook: Ethics General Store.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18Holistic Moms Network Meeting–6:30pm. Moms meeting to talk about natural health, natural products and kids. Bay Naturals patio. Lennea 732-991-7613.

NOVEMBER 18-20Making the Change w/Miriam MacGillis. Presen-tations cover peak oil, climate change, and the me-chanics of transition, along with the subtler subject of the inner transition that individuals need to go through to restore a harmonious relationship with the planet. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $250 fee includes lodging and meals. 800-671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Natural Health Seminar w/Dr Melody Iles−10am. Free seminar and Q&A with Dr. Iles, at SC Well-ness, above Tranquility Day Spa at 315 Main St, Conway. 843 488-3440 SCWellness.net.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20Unity 11am Service: “Exploring Ways to Create More Love in Your Life” w/Don & Pam McMa-hon, founders of Heartspace Center of ONEness, Reiki masters and breathwork facilitators, share their acoustic music to feed the soul. Afternoon workshop “Expanding Your Relationships Outside the Box” w/Don & Pam–1:30–4:30pm. Suggested Donation $25. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside Info, 843-238-8516, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24A Yummy Thanksgiving Day Yoga Practice−9-10:15am. One class at Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, Market Common, MB and Yoga in the Forest, 4006 Postal Way, MB. $15 drop in or passes accepted. Info: Linda, 843-385-6176, YogaInCommon.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25Black Friday Detox at Island Wave .Yoga restore and detox with yoga class, gift baskets and ideas, sale items, massages, meditation and more. Island Wave Yoga, 10555 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. Info: 843-314-3206, IslandWaveYoga.com,


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NOVEMBER 25-27Thanksgiving Weekend Workshops w/Yoga in Common. 11/25-Energizing and Metabolizing, 11/26 Harmonizing, 11/27 Restoring. Each work-shop 2-4:30pm, all levels. $25/workshop, all 3 for $60. Walk-ins welcome. Yoga in Common, 3080 Deville St, Market Common, Register online at YogaInCommon.com, Linda, 843-385-6176.

NOVEMBER 25-JANUARY 1Signs of the Season in Flora and Fauna. Brook-green Gardens’ Holiday Exhibits in the Noble Gallery. Evergreen trees, wreaths and plaques deco-rated with assorted natural materials, along with vintage carousel animal figures Christmas trees, art and furnishings free with garden admission. Ocean Hwy south of Murrells Inlet. 843-235-6000, Brookgreen.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26Advent Blessings w/Pam Smith–10am-4pm. Will look at the Hebrew prophets and Biblical passages in the New Testament to consider the blessedness of their lives, the presence of Emmanuel (which means God with us) in an ongoing way, and the impact of the coming of Christ on humanity and the whole world. Personal reflection, meditative walks, and artistic and musical expression. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $75 fee. 800-671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

NOVEMBER 26, 272nd Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Intensive w/Lauren Davis−9am-12pm. Renew, restore and detox your body after that big holiday meal. 3-hour class of challenging poses, spending time warming up to them, and finding different ways to practice. Exploration of the breath and a Pranayama series to refresh and enliven your practice. $35/day, or $60 for both. Island Wave Yoga 10555 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. 843-314-3206, IslandWaveYoga.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28On the Way Home: Deepening a Sense of Eco-logical Belonging w/Dan Shelton–10am-4pm. “Ecological Belonging.” Rekindle a relationship with nature that is deeply meaningful and ecologi-cally sustainable, to become compassionate beings of Earth. Springbank Retreat for Eco-Spirituality and the Arts, 1345 Springbank Rd., Kingstree. $75 fee. 800-671-0361 or SpringbankRetreat.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3Handel & Bach for the Advent Season w/Long Bay Symphony−7:30pm. A combined chorus of area singers and outstanding vocal soloists present a pair of seasonal favorites: J.S. Bach’s popular Advent cantata, Sleepers, Wake! and portions of Handel’s oratorio, Messiah. First Presbyterian Church Great Hall on the Grissom Campus. Tickets $15 Adult and $5 Students. 843-448-8379, Long-BaySymphony.com.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4Handel & Bach for the Advent Season w/Long Bay Symphony−7:30pm. A combined chorus of area singers and outstanding vocal soloists present a pair of seasonal favorites: J.S. Bach’s popular Advent cantata, Sleepers, Wake! and portions of Handel’s oratorio, Messiah. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, NMB. Tickets $15 Adult and $5 Students. 843-448-8379, LongBaySymphony.com.

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Unity Church Sunday Morning Circle w/Lesta Sue Hardee & Susan Boles, LUT−9:30-10:30am. Metaphysical Studies of Bible, New Thought Writers & diverse Spiritual Paths that promote peace. 10/2 begins “What Are You?” by Imelda Octavia Shanklin, Unity writer. Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–10am-1pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Also open Sun 10am-1pm with Unity Services. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside In-dustrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org. All Souls Metaphysical Chapel Service−11am. “Come Grow with Us.” Healing (10:45am) & messages from Spirit. Spiritual counseling & heal-ing available. CCU Wall Bldg, Rm 119, Conway, 843-347-6261, [email protected] Church Service w/Rev Margaret Hiller & guest speakers−11am celebration service. Prayer, meditation, song, messages & family. Youth pro-grams. Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516. UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Oneness Blessing w/ Unity Blessing Givers–12:20pm. Held in Peace Chapel after the regular service. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.orgRestorative Yoga w/Lauren Davis, RYT−4-5:15pm. Healing deep relaxation that will reduce stress, blood pressure and heart rate, loosen joints and muscles, relieve fatigue, anxiety and insomnia, and quiet your mind, all naturally, without medi-cation. $12 walk-in, $50, 5 class pass. Carolina Power Yoga, 769 Main St, NMB. 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.

B3 Boot Camp w/Reid Fetters, CPT−9-10am. Metabolic circuit class focuses on core strength. Helps you to say bye bye belly, hello skinny jeans. $12 or $10 package. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, #107, Pawleys, 843 833-1998, BBalancedLLC.com.Hot Vinyasa w/Dawn−9:30-10:30am. This is a Hot Practice. Open to all levels. Emphasis on theory and practice provides the student with all the tools to expand in a personal and profound way. Shanti Myrtle Beach, 3901 N Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Power Vinyasa Yoga w/Tara Gurry, RYT−9:30-10:30am. Challenging yoga class. Links breath with asanas, flowing through sun salutations, back-bends, inversions, restorative, and balancing poses. Harmonizing moving meditation class strengthens, lengthens, detoxifies, quiets. $12 walk in, 5 Class Pass $50. Carolina Power Yoga, 769 Main St,NMB. 843 877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com. A Course in Miracles w/Elaine Miller–5:30-7pm. A combo of psychology & spirituality. Save your-self years of therapy, learn how to have a mentally healthier & emotionally happier life. Love offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr, Surfside. Info: Elaine, 843-831-0430.Ashtanga Primary Series w/Mar ibe th MacKenzie−7-8:30pm. Traditional Ashtanga yoga taught in a led-class setting. Prior yoga experience req. $15 Drop-in or class passes accepted: 417 79th Ave N, Suite E MB, 843-333-2656, [email protected], SecretLotusYoga.com. Kripalu Yoga w/Penny–7-8:15pm. Gentle stretch-ing & Restorative yoga, with breathing techniques, warm-ups, postures, meditation & relaxation. Kripalu teacher. Suggested $10 love offering. Unity Christ Church, Surfside. 843-902-1416, [email protected] Study Group−7:30pm. Myrtle Beach Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist study group of-fers a 7 wk course, “Intro to Buddhism”. Group meditation & meditation instruction offered. Free, donations accepted, not req. Forestbrook Area, MB. Info: 843-655-8056, [email protected], KagyuStudySC.info.

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Heart Body & Soul w/Brittany−9-10am. 20min of cardio dance, 20min of toning with bands, 20min of stretching & yoga for perfect balance. $12 or $10 package. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, #107, Pawleys, 843 833-1998, BBalancedLLC.com.Gentle Vinyasa Yoga w/Karley Lott−9:30-10:45am. Breath work and a slow flow of Ashtanga-based postures linking mind and body together for a mindful moving meditation. All levels. $15 Drop-in or class passes accepted 417 79th Ave. N, Ste E, MB, SecretLotusYoga.com, 843-333-2656, [email protected] Through Movement, Feldenkrais(r) Method w/Heidi McGovern PT CFP−10am-11am. To feel better, move easier, look younger & release stress. Scientifically based non-habitual movements capitalize on the brain’s capacity to change. Offered in series or single classes. 6wk series $50, (NO CLASSES 10/11, 11/22) 5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. Bring a mat. Possum Trot Rec Center in NMB. 843-361-8436, [email protected], HeidiMcGovern.com.Georgetown’s New Weight Loss Challenge w/Linda Sacchetti, Wellness Coach−Noon. Weekly weigh ins and Weekly prizes. Join for $35. Bring 3 friends who join and you come free. Free metabo-lism test included. Winyah Dance Studio on Front St.843-424-9586 or [email protected] Boot Camp w/Reid Fetters, CPT−5:30-6:30pm. Metabolic circuit class focuses on core strength. Helps you to say bye bye belly, hello skinny jeans. $12 or $10 package. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, #107, Pawleys, 843 833-1998, BBalancedLLC.com.Wholistic Childbirth Class w/Pat Burrell, RN, CHT, CLC, CD (DONA)−6:30-8:30pm. Have the birth you deserve. Comprehensive, informative, empowering, supportive & welcoming. Call to reserve. $350 for 10 2hr sessions. Payment plans available. Info: Pat, 843-213-1393, BeachBabys.org.Kriya Yoga Meditation Group−7-8pm. Ongoing Meditation Group for personal & spiritual growth. Beginners and advanced meditators are welcome for instruction and support in their practice. Love offering Basis. 675 Wachesaw Rd, Ste D (Next to Low Country Family Dentistry), Murrells Inlet. Paula Kenion, MS, Meditation Teacher, 843-650-4538 SpiritualAwakening.vpweb.com.

Seniors Day at Bay Naturals & New Life Natural Foods. Shoppers over 60 get 10% discount Wed at New Life Natural Foods, NMB at Gator Hole, 556 Hwy 17N, NMB 843-272-4436, & Bay Naturals, 76th Ave N & Kings Hwy, MB, 843-448-0011, NLnaturalfoods.com.Free Metabolism Test w/Linda Sacchetti. Find out your body fat %, pounds of body fat, lean body weight & what your targets should be, by individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-651-9350. Free Spa Facial w/Linda Sacchetti. Defy aging for younger-looking skin with antioxidants, aloe vera & glucosamine. By individual appt in MB. Info: Linda, 843-651-9350.ZUMBA w/Brittany−9-10am.Join the party & torch calories as you have a blast dancing your way to fitness. $12 or $10 package. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, #107, Pawleys, 843 833-1998, BBalancedLLC.com.Bookstore for the Miracle Minded–11am-4pm. Books on healing, spirituality, personal growth, wellness; metaphysics as well as beautiful, unique gift items. Also open Sun 10am-1pm with Unity Services. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside In-dustrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org. Meditation, Silent & Guided, in Unity’s Peace Chapel–Noon-12:30pm. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8516, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Brown Bag Lunch & Book Group w/Rev. Marga-ret Hiller, Bobbi Newman & Friends–12:30-1:3pm, based on book “Your Sacred Self” by Wayne Dyer. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, Unity-MyrtleBeach.org.Gullah/Geechee-mania w/Ron Daise−1pm. An interactive cultural game show about Gullah/Geechee culture and heritage of the SE coastal US. Guest become contestants for points answering questions about Gullah/Geechee people, songs, history, culture, foods, and trivia. Free with garden admission. Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, Brookgreen Gardens US Hwy17 Bypass, across from Huntington Beach. Info: Brookgreen.org.Farm Co-op Delivery in Myrtle Beach by Char-lie Caldwell−3-7pm. Delivery of fresh, natural & quality farm products & natural soaps. 714 8th Ave n, MB, near 501 & Kings Hwy. Info & place order w/Charlie, 843-992-9447, or OvisHillFarm.com.New Weight Loss Challenges w/Mike Sacchetti, health coach. PM classes avail. We Pay You to Lose 12wk program w/weekly weigh-ins & weekly priz-es. 36 people needed. Join for $35. Bring 3 friends who join and you come free. Free metabolism test. Murrells Inlet. Call for reservation, 843-424-9586 or 843-651-9350.Restorative Yoga w/Lauren Davis, RYT−5:30-6:45pm. Healing deep relaxation that will reduce stress, blood pressure and heart rate, loosen joints and muscles, relieve fatigue, anxiety and insom-nia, and quiet your mind, all naturally, without medication.$12 walk-in, $50, 5 class pass. Carolina Power Yoga, 769 Main St, NMB. 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.


Run & Yoga w/Colleen Kirkpatrick & Elissa Blosser−6-7:15pm. For runners at all levels. Begin-ners OK, can “fast walk” instead. Meet at Yoga in Common, run or walk together and return to studio for yoga session. Yoga in common, 3080 Deville St, Market Common, MB. Drop in rates or passes. Linda, 843-385-6176.Oneness Blessing−6:30–8pm. (not 1st Wed of the mo), Unity Peace Chapel, Love Offering Unity Church, 1270 Surfside Ind Pk Dr, Surfside, 843-238-8516 UnityMyrtleBeach.org.

Cardio Dance Attack w/Brittany−9-10am. Heart pumping, endorphin rushing, moving and groov-ing. combines hip hop, Latin and aerobic dance moves to create a heart pumping workout. $12 or $10 package. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, #107, Pawleys, 843 833-1998, BBalancedLLC.com.Gentle Morning Yoga w/Penny–9-10:15am. For all levels & all bodies. Variations on postures for those with medical problems. Suggested love offer-ing $5. Call Penny, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, 843-902-1416, [email protected]. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Bones for Life™ w/Heidi McGovern PT, BFLT−10-11am. Support your bones with easy to learn exercises developed by Ruthy Alon. Learn what your bones respond to & have fun doing it. Offered in series or single classes. 6 wk series $50. 5 wk series $40. Walk in $10. (NO CLASSES 10/13, 11/24) Possum Trot Rec Center Bring a mat. 843-361-8436 [email protected], Hei-diMcGovern.com.A Guide to Practical Spirituality w/Ken Len-non–Noon-1:30pm. Dialog group on the perennial wisdom found in Unity’s principles and great world religions and how we live these ancient spiritual truths in our lives and world today. Love Offering. Unity Christ Church, 1270 Surfside Industrial Pk Dr., Surfside, 843-238-8616, UnityMyrtleBeach.org.Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−4-7pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poul-try, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Info: Charlie, 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com. Alkaline, Antioxidant, Detoxifying Water w/Raymond Owens−5:30pm. Full water demos and power-point presentation. Learn about the importance of body ph, drinking bottled and tap water. Call for resevations. Joyfilled Gifts, 805 Front St. Georgetown, Raymond, 843-833-1773, [email protected]. Unconventional Boot Camp w/Reid Fetters, CPT−5:45-6:45pm. Hard-core unconventional workout keeps both your body and your mind guessing. $12 or $10 package. B Balanced, 263 Commerce Dr, #107, Pawleys, 843 833-1998, BBalancedLLC.com.

Ashtanga Primary Series w/Dawn 9:30-11am. This practice leads the yogi through a series of pos-tures while coordinating the breath to movement. Shanti Myrtle Beach, 3901 North Kings Hwy, MB, 843-467-5444, ShantiMyrtleBeach.com.Community Power Vinyasa Yoga w/Tara Gurry, RYT−5:30-6:30pm. Flowing through sun saluta-tions, backbends, inversions, restorative, & balanc-ing poses. This harmonizing moving meditation class will strengthen, lengthen & detoxify the body, quiet & calm the mind, & inspire the spirit. Community class by donation. Carolina Power Yoga 769 Main St.,NMB 843-877-5839, Caroli-naPowerYoga.com.Gamblers Anonymous & Gam-Anon−7:30-9pm. Gamblers Anonymous is for the gambler & Gam-Anon is for those affected by the gambler. First Baptist Church, 200 Hwy 17S & 2nd Ave S, MB. Info: Chris or Lou, 843-399-9043.

Ovis Hill Farmers Market in Florence−9am-2pm. Local farm products, grass-fed beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, dairy & seasonal organic vegetables. At parking lot, 2519 W Palmetto St, Florence. Charlie 843-992-9447, OvisHillFarm.com.Vinyasa w/Tara Gurry, RYT−10-11am. One breath one movement, flowing through sun salutations, restorative, & balancing poses in a tranquil stu-dio. Harmonizing moving meditation class will strengthen, lengthen & detoxify the body, quiet & calm the mind. All Levels $12 walk-in, $50, 5 class pass. Carolina Power Yoga 769 Main St, NMB 843-877-5839, CarolinaPowerYoga.com.Vinyasa Yoga w/Lyndsay Bahn Trimble 10:30am-noon. Strong flow class for all levels of practice. Sun salutations, forward bends, backbends, inver-sions and balance postures explored. Breath and core emphasized. $15 Drop-in or class passes accepted. 417 79th Ave N, Ste E (upstairs) MB, [email protected], 843-333-2656, SecretLotusYoga.com.

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ALL SOULS METAPHYSICALCHAPELRev. Alma SwartzweiderCoastal Carolina University, Wall Building, Room [email protected]

“God said, I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh” (Acts 2:17). Sunday service healing,10:45. Worship and message, 11 am.Spiritual counseling and healing readings by appointment. Devinemetaphysics expandsyour understanding of the Bible and your own spirituality. We welcome you to join us and expand your consciousness to accept all humanity just as we are.

COUNSELING

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

I workwith individuals andcouples. My approach is in the general area of what is called Transpersonal Psychology,which means healing beyond the personal or ego self. It is also specifically referred to

as“KarmaSensitivePsychotherapy.” Itusesanaturalconversationalmethodologythatisnotbased on what is called the medical model, with its disease categories, and has little or no need for psych drugs. Call me for a free phone consultation.

SELF-ACTUALIZATION THERAPYCarolyn M. Ball, MA, LPCLicensed Professional CounselorMyrtle Beach843-272-4114CarolynMBall.com

You can heal depression,anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, the effects of physical andsexualabuse,anddiscoveryour purpose in life. Carolyn Ball has more than 20 years of experience, including

cognitivebehavioraltherapy,EMDR,hypnosis,parts work and more. Her spiritual background includes Meher Baba, yoga, meditation and NativeAmericanceremony.

CHIROPRACTIC

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

A g r a du a t e o f Pa lme rChiropract ic Col lege in 1994,Dr. LindaAudino haspracticed inNewYork,NewJersey,Arizona,and,inSouthCarolina,since2003.Shehastreated newborns to geriatrics

andeveryoneinbetween.ItisAudino’sdesireas a chiropractor to educate the public about what true health care is. The main focus of her message:Thereareno secretsor shortcuts toachievinghealth,butratherusinggoodsenseand knowledge to make the right choices in life. See ad, page 19.

GOODMAN CHIROPRACTICDr. Steven and Elaine Goodman843-449-0333GoodmanChiropracticMB.com

Theexcellent resultsachievedover the past 35 years haveprompted visits toDr. Stevenand ElaineGoodman’s officefrom patients in more than 15 states. We do not schedule repeatvisits,becauseweexpect

amazingresultswithonlyonevisit.Youdon’thavetolivewithpain.Callustodaysoyoucanenjoy your life, pain free.

JOHN W. FISHER, DCMurrells Inlet843-651-1086johnwesleyfisher.com

Dr. John W. Fisher graduated from the Palmer College ofChiropractic in 1977 and is the founder of the Balance Chiropractic Technique—advanced methodologiesfor structural, chemical and

emotional well- being. Incorporated in his practice are allergy elimination, clinical nutrition and neuro-emotional techniques. He specializesindifficultcasesworkingwiththewhole body and has been acclaimed for his adjusting expertise. He and his wife, Lindsley, worktogetheratWholisticAlignmentandofferfree consultations. See ad, page 26.

ACUPUNCTURE

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

SuzanneSwearengen,AP,Dipl.OM(NCCAOM),isalicensedacupuncture physician and is board certified in both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. In her work, she strives to provide

compassionate care for individuals seekingwholistic solutions for ailments, illnesses andmaintenance of good health.Additionalmodalities include, but are not limited to, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic medicine andcoldlaser.Overthecourseof15years,shehasdevelopedherprofessional skills throughcredited courses and seminars in order to best serveherpatients.See ad, on page 19.

BONE HEALTH

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

One can always improveposture and mobility. Bones for Life® and AwarenessThroughMovement®classes,wo rk shops and p r iva t eFunct ional In tegra t ion®sessions are offered on the

Strand and Florence. CE units available for“Bones” workshops. Heidi brings to her practice 30yearsexperienceandastrongfocusonthehumandrivetolivealifeofharmonywithone’sself and others.

CARPET CLEANING, GREEN

All DRY N GREEN LLCAshton Moore and Damon Kramer1926 Kate Ln, Surfside Beach 843-457-3088WhyDry.com

Dedicated to cleaning your carpets with environmentally friendly techniques. Floorsdry instantly with no wet dog smell or recurring stains. Removes dust mites, mold spores,allergens, pet dander, and other harmful entities.Yourcarpetswillstaycleanerandwillbepreservedlonger.Calltodayforafreequote.See ad, page 23.

communityresourceguideConnecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can

be included in the Community Resource Guide, email [email protected] to request a media

kit, or visit our website at GrandStrandHealthyLiving.com.


INTEGRATIVE BODYWORK

LINDSLEY FIELD, CTPCertified Trager® Practitioner843-651-1086lindsleyfield.com

Lindsley has been practicing theTrager®Approach(tragerus.org) since 1994 and is aqualified tutor. More than evenagreatmassage,althoughit feels much like a massage, Trager® brings on a sense

of ease, relaxation, peace and mobility. The body relaxes and the nervous system calmsto promote restful sleep, enhanced health andvitality.AlsoaReikimaster/trainer,aromatherapist and Shamanic counselor, she works withherhusband,John,atWholisticAlignment.Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 26.

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

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

BeachBaby’sprovidesservicesto assist families throughout p r e g n a n cy, a s w e l l a s assistance with caring for baby after birth. It provides doulaservices and baby nurses inHorry, Georgetown and Marion

counties. Its services also include rebirthing,wholistic childbirth education and massage. See ad, page 13.

NATURAL HEALTH COUNSELING

MELODY ILES PhD315 Main St. #6 (Upstairs)Conway843-446-0293 or 843-488-3440SCWellness.net

If you are living with pain,chronic illnesses, mental fogginess or poor health conditions that never seemto resolve, it’s time to lookat natural solut ions and wholistic care to optimize

your health. Dr. Melody Iles is a naturapathic practitioner who listens to you and carefully examines your fingernails, tongue and eyesto distinguish the health of organs and body systems. She then suggests specific foods,herbs and supplements to help place your body in a state of healing.

COUNSELING, MIND-BODY MEDICINE

MARTA ROTELLO, MEd, LPC Alternative Health Clinic 4810 N Kings Hwy, MB843-251-4208

Mind-body medicine uses the power of thoughts and emotionstoinfluencephysicalhealth.EnergyPsychologycanhelp us release emotional pain andstress throughmind/bodyenergy techniques, and can be

aneffectivetoolforemotionalhealing. Marta Rotello has been counseling since 1996 and holds a license as a professional counselor, drawing from a wide range of approaches when working with clients. The goal is to get the body and mind to relax and to reduce stress hormones, so that the immune system is better abletofightillness.“Thenaturalhealingforcewithin each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” ~ Hippocrates

HERBS & EDIBLES GARDENING

INLET CULINARY GARDEN5071 Hwy 17 Bypass SouthMurrells [email protected]

Do you like gardening? Doyou like cooking?We’ve gotthe plants you’re looking forto enhance your food and your garden. Did you know herbs attractmany beneficialinsectsinadditiontobutterflies

and hummingbirds?We specialize in ediblelandscapes, including fruits, vegetables,lettuces,berriesandcitrus.Anyquestions,comeseeus.We’regladtohelp.Seead,page29.

INSURANCE

SHEILA ALMANZOR, AGENT1312 Professional DrSuite 200Myrtle Beach 843-497-3315 (office) 843-251-6185 (cell)

Because life is special and protect ing the ones you lovewith life insurance is asimportant as good nutrition for a healthy mind and body. Call me today to schedule your Free financialcheck-up,soyoucan

havepeaceofmind.

PEST CONTROL

AAA PEST CONTROLJoseph DavisGrand Strand843-333-5790AAAPestControlOnline.com

I t ’s no secret that heavychemical pesticide use can be damaging to the health of our families,petsandenvironment.Nobody wants their home and yard covered in poisons.We specialize in low-impact

organic and green solutions at an affordable cost. Safe for you, your children, pets and the planet. See ad, page 23.

REHABILITATION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

LONG BAY REHAB4871 Socastee Blvd suite E, MB843-293-5610LongBayRehab.com

Wefindandworkonthesourceofaproblemusing a “hands-on” approach, which restores yourmovementandfunction.Weuseourhandsto help correct problems in joints, muscle tissueandconnectivetissues. Theresultsareimprovedmovement, improved function andoverallimprovedqualityoflife.Weinviteyoutocome and feel the difference. See ad, page 33.

WATER HEALTH

RAYMOND OWENSKangen Water Independent Distributor843-833-1773 or 843-527-8681

Inmywildestdreams,Ineverthought that at 72, drinking water could clean the plaque from my arteries, dissolvekidney stones and repair my health, until I researched ionized water. With a body

pHof7.0orhighercancercannotsurvive.See ad, page 13.

WELLNESS COACH

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

Asapersonalwellnesscoach,Linda Sacchetti has servedthe Grand Strand for sevenyears. My mission is teaching nutrition to promote health and well-being. I providemany services: weight-loss

challengefacilitating,wellnessevaluations,freemetabolismtests,healthybreakfastin-servicesfor businesses, and free personal 1-1 coaching for weight loss or weight gain. Join my team! Trainingprovided.See ad, page 27.


YOGA

CAROLINA POWER YOGA769 Main StNorth Myrtle Beach843-877-5839CarolinaPowerYoga.com

CarolinaPowerYogaspecializesin inspiring PowerVinyasayoga, Hot yoga, Gentle yoga, andBeach yoga.AnupliftingPowerVinyasaclasslinksbreathwith asanas, flowing throughsun salutations, backbends,

inversions, restorative, and balancing poses.Vinyasa yoga harmonizes the body, mind and spirit, while achieving optimal health, andcultivating compassion, peace, energy andjoy. “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” ~Buddha

ISLAND WAVE YOGA10555 Unit-A, Ocean Hwy 17Pawleys Island843-314-3206IslandWaveYoga.comFacebook: Island Wave Yoga

IslandWaveYoga offers awelcoming dedicated space for those who know yoga, to those who want to know yoga. Classes are drop-in, and series passes and membership is available. Classes include:

Lava Flow, Beginners, Intro&Mixed Flow,Ashtanga, Family Fun, Power,Yoga forGolf& Sports, $5 Community, Relax & Renew.WorkshopsincludeYOGA101,Prenatal,Chair,Meditation,YIN.IslandWaveLiferetailcarries,prAna activewear,Mandukamats andprops,OmSweetOmJewelry,booksandmore.

LIVE OAK YOGA STUDIOKaryl Tych, MEd, MS, Ed, RYTCertified Iyengar Yoga Teacher9904A N Kings Hwy, MB Hidden Village843-340-YOGA (9642)LiveOakYogaStudio.com

Now’sthetimetobeginyoga.CometoLiveOakYogaStudiotoreceiveclear,individualizedinstruction in small classes that are varied, interesting,challenging and also providea deep sense of calm and

well-being. Karyl Tych, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher, has been practicing yoga for 20 yearsandteachingforseven.Youwillreceiveindividualized attention in every class toincreaseyourflexibility,balance,strengthandstamina.

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

Secret Lotus offers Ashtanga-based yogaclasses ranging from beginner to advanced,

challenging the breath, mind and body to connect in a powerful union. Brand new or experienced practitioners welcome! While all classes have anAshtanga influence,we offer strong prenatal, gentle and Ashtanga,Vinyasa and

Kids yoga.Also offeringmassage, Reiki andchildbirth education.

SHANTI YOGA3901 N Kings Hwy #20-A, MB843-467-5444ShantiMyrtleBeach.com

ShantiYogaoffersAshtanga(ledandmysore),Vinyasa andHotyoga classes. Free community classeverySunday;alldonationsbenefit H.E.A.R.T. of Myrtle

Beach.Eachclassexploresbreath,movementand perception. Emphasis on both theory and practiceprovidesstudentswith thenecessaryfoundation to expand in a personal and profound way.

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

YOGAinCOMMONoffersclassesduringawidevarietyofhours,sevendays per week. We welcome all students—new or those returning toyoga.Ourscheduleisalsogreatfor those who want to practice daily. Visit our website or follow

us on Facebook to keep up with our wellness gatheringsandspecialevents.

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