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To Be or Not to BE...

Exploring Carvers Creek • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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To Be or Not to Be... Gluten-free, page 4

nutrition Cover Story: Gluten 101............................4 Beware of Scary Seven in the Lunchbox.....6 Fall for Fresh Apple Pie...............................7 Opinion: Why Buy from Local Farmers?......8

living Tips to Conserve "Invisible" Water.............9 Leaves of Gold: Composting....................10

Add Some Green to Halloween, page 16

It's a Nice Time for a Green Wedding.......12 Ten Ways to Live a Gluten-free Life..........14

d.i.y Tips to Save Money Inside Your Home.....15

Explore Carvers Creek, page 21

Add a Little Green to Halloween..............16

wellness 31 Ways to Use Essential Oils...................17 Breast Cancer Awareness Month.............18

explore Fresh Ways to Enjoy Fall Across NC..........20 Carvers Creek State Park..........................21 The Center for Spiritual Living..................23 Resource Guide.......................................24 Calendar of Events..................................26 Brain Games............................................27

Correction: In the September issue, we incorrectly identified Rachel Maklary at Chiropractic Wellness Clinic in Cameron.

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summer fades to fall Your Guide to Healthy Living in the Sandhills

Editor & Publisher Joy Godwin Crowe

As this issue goes to press, I guess it's time to admit that summer is really ending.

We probably did the last waterskiing of the season — at least for this fair-weather friend that likes water well above the 75º mark — and the summer garden has been cleaned out, although I'm hanging on to the

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last of the basil for as long as I can. Now it's on to fall, pumpkins, county fairs and festivals.

We recently went to the FarmAid concert in Raleigh, and it was fabulous. Besides the terrific musicians like Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews, there was the Homegrown Village with informational booths and community organizations, plenty of local food and beer to taste and farmers to meet. What a wonderful opportunity to learn about the issues facing our family farmers!

This month is full of opportunities to enjoy the cooler weather outside — visit a local pumpkin patch or farmers market and meet a farmer in your area.

Each weekend promises a fall festival somewhere in the region. You'll find plenty to do in your own backyard and across our great state of North Carolina. Look for a few ideas in this issue! When you've had enough of pumpkins and festivals and just want to get away to the great outdoors, Carvers Creek State Park is a throwback in time to 1850 and a place where you can enjoy nature and peace and quiet.

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nutrition

to be or not to be gluten-free?

GLUTEN 101

By Karen Gilchrist

Step into any grocery store today, and one is likely to find the words “Gluten-free” featured prominently on many food packages. Recipes for gluten-free meals appear on Facebook news feeds for sharing, and more and more restaurants are offering gluten-free options, including pizza, pancakes and desserts! Those who bake at home will find flour mixes and a variety of cookbooks that allow them to create gluten-free versions of their favorite dishes. And many popularly trending diets, such as the paleo and primal lifestyles, focus on low-carbohydrate, gluten-free approaches to eating. The gluten-free tag certainly sounds like a successful marketing ploy, but – what exactly is gluten? And why do so many people today work to eliminate it from their diets?

Gluten, from the Latin gluten, meaning “glue,” is a common name for proteins in specific grains, including wheat (durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, KAMUT® khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale, a newer grain similar to wheat and tolerant of many growing conditions like rye. Within gluten are four main proteins, albumins, glutelins, globulins and prolamins. Wheat contains higher concentrations of glutelins and prolamins; albumins and globulins are greater in corn and rice.

The prolamin called gliadin and the glutelin called glutenin comprise 80% of the protein in wheat and are commonly found in flour and other baking products. As a result of a chemical reaction, these molecules join together, stretching and hardening, which gives dough its ability to create a light and airy loaf with a chewy texture. As the dough is kneaded, strands form, allowing the gliadin and glutenin molecules to join. More kneading creates more links and a chewier end product. Additionally, when heated, the proteins thicken and trap carbon dioxide produced by yeast, allowing baked goods to rise and maintain their shape. Bread flour requires more

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gliadin and glutenin for a light loaf that won’t crumble while pastry flour for cakes and flaky end products needs less.

Gluten can be found in a variety of foods, many one might not expect, for several different uses: • As a thickener or binder – broths, soups and soup bases, gravies, ketchup, marinades, sauces (including soy sauce), salad dressings • As a flavor enhancer – bouillon, coffees, dairy products, liquors, spice blends, vinegars • As a protein supplement – for people lacking access to other sources of protein and for use in meat and seafood substitutes (concentrated gluten, like seitan) in vegan and vegetarian diets Other common products likely to contain wheat, barley, rye and triticale or their derivatives, and thus gluten, include beer, bread, cakes and pies, candies, cereals, cookies and crackers, croutons, French fries, matzo, pastas, processed luncheon meats, seasoned rice mixes, seasoned snack foods (potato and tortilla chips), self-basting poultry, vegetables in sauce, cosmetics, vitamins and some pharmaceutical medications. A comprehensive list of other sources of gluten can be found at http://celiac.org/live-gluten-free/glutenfreediet/sources-ofgluten/.

Humans have been consuming wheat for over 10,000 years. So why the recent interest in gluten-free options? Most likely it can be attributed to an increased awareness and diagnosis of gluten intolerance, which can be described as one of three difficult-to-diagnose conditions: • Wheat allergy, which can produce symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, digestive problems, hives and in serious cases, anaphylaxis • Non-celiac gluten sensitivity, whereby individuals cannot tolerate gluten and experience symptoms similar to those with celiac disease, such as “foggy mind,” headache, joint pain and numbness in the legs, arms or fingers, but lack the same

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antibodies and intestinal damage seen in patients with celiac disease • Celiac disease, which causes damage and inflammation in the small intestine The two main protein groups in gluten, gliadins and glutenins, break down during digestion. Should people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity eat gluten, their body’s immune response attacks the small intestine, leading to damage on the villi, small fingerlike projections lining the small intestine. Damaged villi prevent proper absorption of nutrients, potentially leading to delayed growth, nutrient deficiencies, anemia or osteoporosis or even resulting in diabetes, other autoimmune diseases and intestinal cancers.

Other symptoms may include bloating, fatigue, headaches and weight loss.

Research suggests that between 5 and 10 percent of the population may have some form of gluten sensitivity, and celiac disease has increased 400 percent over the past 40 years. A common belief is that the wheat grown today, which has been crossbred to yield higher crops, is higher in gluten. Yet a study

by Donald D. Kasarda, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, found no evidence for such a claim, and in fact, noted that emmer wheat from biblical times had a higher gluten content than modern wheat.

Certainly the population today consumes more gluten as it is ubiquitous throughout the food supply, but William Davis, MD, a cardiologist and author of Wheat Belly and Wheat Belly Total Health, explains that the problems with modern wheat are related to its crossbreeding and include significant changes in the amino acids in wheat's gluten proteins and changes to the gliadin protein, making it “a potent appetite stimulant” and possibly accounting “for the explosion in inflammatory diseases we're seeing.”

Additionally, early evidence suggests that modern wheat may cause hormone disruption linked to diabetes and obesity.

And gluten may be wreaking more havoc on the human body that in just the digestive tract. Dr. David Perlmutter, neurologist and author of Grain Brain: The surprising truth about wheat, carbs, and sugar; your brain's silent killers, maintains that carbohydrates and gluten combined in our diets contribute to dementia and other common neurologic problems. “Inflammation is the cornerstone of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis — all of the neurodegenerative diseases are really predicated on inflammation.” Other illnesses related to this “modern poison,” as he calls it, include decreased libido, depression, chronic headaches, anxiety, epilepsy and ADHD. And in her article

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“Gluten-Related Neurological Symptoms and Conditions,” celiac disease and gluten sensitivity expert Jane Anderson notes gluten’s potential link to insomnia, vertigo and bipolar disorder.

Yet not everyone agrees that those who do not suffer from gluten intolerance should live a gluten-free life. Peter H.R. Green, MD, director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, tells WebMD in “The Truth about Gluten” that, “unless people are very careful, a gluten-free diet can lack vitamins, minerals and fiber.” While gluten offers no special nutritional benefits, whole grains that contain gluten are rich in B vitamins, iron and fiber, and as part of a healthy diet, whole grain foods may “help lower risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and some forms of cancer.”

One can enjoy whole grains without the gluten, however.

Millet, quinoa, brown rice, organic corn meal whole grain and buckwheat are five of the more common grains or seeds to enjoy gluten-free. Whole grain sorghum, non-contaminated oats, teff, amaranth, popcorn and montina, or Indian rice grass, are less familiar options and offer many nutrients as well.

Because so many foods contain gluten in one form or another, going gluten-free and ensuring a diet comprises the necessary vitamins, minerals and fiber can prove challenging.

Generally speaking, gluten-free means a food has less than a minimum amount (an amount that differs across the world!) considered to be harmful. Of course, not everything marketed as gluten-free is a healthy option. And while gluten-free choices are becoming more plentiful — great news for those who suffer from gluten intolerance — consumers following this lifestyle must inform themselves, reading labels and developing an awareness of what products might indeed contain it.

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@ sandhillsnaturally.com. A complete list of sources for this article can be found on our website, www.sandhillsnaturally.com.

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the "scary seven" that might be lurking in your child's lunchbox It’s back-to-school season, which means it’s time to get out the lunchboxes and head to the supermarket. Many parents (and kids) choose to pack lunches to avoid the often unhealthy and expensive options in the lunchroom and school vending machines, but how do you make sure you’re avoiding unhealthy options at the supermarket?

Misleading labels can make it hard to know what you’re really feeding your children. Even when you try to pack a balanced meal, it can be difficult to avoid unhealthy ingredients.

The seven worst ingredients in processed foods, or the “Scary Seven,” are • high-fructose corn syrup • trans fats • MSG (monosodium glutamate) • artificial colors • artificial sweeteners • artificial flavors • artificial preservatives While some of these are required to be listed in the ingredients list, others (such as MSG) are able to hide under different names.

Trans fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease, get into packaged foods via partially hydrogenated oils that prolong shelf life. Companies are allowed to claim 0 grams of trans fat if the amount is below 0.5 grams per serving.

Always check the label to make sure there are no partially hydrogenated oils in your food to avoid trans fat.

When shopping for your kids, simple foods are often your best bet. Avoid highly processed foods that contain lots of additives, buy whole foods such as fruits and vegetables and watch out for added sugar in juices, cereals and yogurts.

Check out this guide for what to look out for when shopping for kids snacks: Juice: Juice is a good source of nutrients, but should be consumed in moderation in addition to whole fruit. Juices such as Sunny Delight, Capri Sun, Minute Maid Coolers and V8 Splash all have high-fructose corn syrup and only small amounts of actual fruit juice. This "juice" is really just a mix of water and high-fructose corn syrup, with a little added fruit juice for flavoring.

Many juices also contain artificial sweeteners and other additives, which are not recommended for kids. Sunny Delight in particular has a long list of ingredients that includes modified corn starch and canola oil.

Look for 100% juice with only one or two ingredients and no added sugar or sweeteners of any kind. Watch out for evaporated cane juice — it sounds healthy, but is really just another name for sugar.

Yogurt: Yogurt can be a great option for a snack, with

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essential nutrients for your child. However, most yogurts aimed at kids have added sugar and artificial colors, turning this potentially healthy snack into a treat that’s not much better than ice cream.

The healthiest option is plain yogurt to which you can add your own fresh fruit and even a bit of honey or 100% real maple syrup. If your child prefers flavored yogurt, make sure to look for one flavored with only fruit or fruit juice. Avoid Yoplait and Danimals, as all of their products have added sugar.

Fruit Snacks: Claims such as “made with real fruit” and “naturally flavored” can make fruit snacks seem like an acceptable snack for your child’s lunchbox. But fruit juice is often at the end of the list of ingredients, surrounded by additives including artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors and preservatives. Fruit snacks, especially Fruit Gushers, Fruit RollUps and Fruit by the Foot, are just candy disguised as a healthy snack. Instead of these sugary snacks, try fresh or dried fruit for a sweet and wholesome treat.

Crackers: Crackers are an easy go-to snack, especially when picky eaters won’t eat much else. But they can be full of artificial flavors and preservatives, as well as hidden trans fats. Avoiding all crackers with partially hydrogenated oils, such as Ritz Crackers and Saltines, is a good way to steer clear of trans fats. Look for crackers with whole grains and no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives for a healthier option.

Breakfast pastries and bars: Breakfast items such as Pop Tarts and Nutri-Grain bars are convenient when you need to get the kids out the door in the morning. But these highly processed foods often contain high fructose corn syrup and other artificial additives. Though they claim to be healthy and made with fruit and whole grains, they have very little nutritional value. Many also have hidden trans fats as they contain partially hydrogenated oils. Instead of breakfast bars, try oatmeal, whole wheat toast or whole fruit for a nourishing breakfast that’s also quick and easy.

Take this list of “7 ingredients to avoid” with you to the supermarket for easier shopping. Choose organic options when possible, but know that just because a snack is organic doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Always read the nutrition labels, and avoid products with sugar as one of the main ingredients or with too many ingredients that you can’t pronounce. This will help weed out many artificial additives in processed foods and help you focus on whole, healthy ingredients instead.

Reprinted with permission from the Center for Food Safety, www.centerforfoodsafety.org.

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NUTRITION

fall for fresh apple pie

By Tresa Erickson

Fall is here, and the farmers markets,

and crimp edges

co-op boxes and orchards are brimming

and poke a few

with all kinds of fresh produce, including

holes in top.

apples. Great by themselves or with some

Brush with milk

cheese or peanut butter, apples also

and sprinkle

make fabulous pies. If you don’t have a

with remaining

cherished apple pie recipe already, here

sugar. Bake until

are a two you might want to try. (Editor's

crust is golden

note: Feel free to substitute your favorite

brown, about 60

organic butter, sugar, flour and spices.

minutes. Check

There are also gluten-free pie crust

halfway through

recipes and mixes to be found online and

baking time

at your local health food store.)

and cover edges with aluminum

Favorite Apple Pie

foil the last

8 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into

30 minutes if

1/8-inch slices

necessary to prevent over-browning. Cool

1 T. fresh lemon juice

3 hours before serving.

3 T. potato starch 3/4 c. sugar, plus 1 T.

Apple Blueberry Pie

1 t. ground cinnamon

3 c. sliced apples

1/4 t. ground nutmeg

1 c. blueberries

1 15 oz. pkg. pastry dough for double-

1 9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust

crust pie

3/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1/2 c. sugar

2 t. milk

1/4 t. salt 1/4 t. ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350º F. Place apples into

1/4 t. ground cinnamon

a large mixing bowl and toss with lemon

1 c. plain yogurt

juice. Combine potato starch, 3/4 c.

1 egg

sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.

1 t. vanilla extract

Roll out half of pastry dough on a lightly

1/2 c. chopped pecans

floured surface and place into a 10-inch

1/2 c. rolled oats

pie plate. Pile half of apples into crust

1/4 c. brown sugar

and dot with half of butter. Sprinkle half

1/2 c. butter

of potato starch-cinnamon sugar mixture over apples. Pile remaining apples into

Preheat oven to 400º F. Toss apples

pie plate. Sprinkle with remaining sugar

and blueberries in pie crust. Combine

mixture. Roll out remaining pastry dough

1/4 c. flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg and

and place carefully over apples. Pinch

cinnamon in a bowl. Add yogurt, egg

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and vanilla extract. Pour over apples and blueberries. Bake for 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350º F and continue baking until pie crust is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Combine remaining flour, pecans, oats and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over pie and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Cool before serving.

There are hundreds more apple pie recipes. Consult your favorite cookbooks and online recipe sites. Then, gather those apples and get cracking! Make a few pies, bring the neighbors together and catch up over slices of freshly made apple pie with the topping of your choice.

Cut apples photo: © Max Blain, Dreamstime Stock Photos

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OPINION

why should you buy from local farmers?

by Deanna Rosario

In the not too distant past, when a family went grocery shopping, their only option was to buy in-season produce and meat from area farms, unless they wanted expensive “exotic” imported goods. Wherever you shop now — grocery stores, farmers markets, or a co-op like Sandhills Farm to Table — locally grown fresh foods are becoming a viable option for the dinner table once again.

Getting these healthy, communitysustaining foods to our table is largely driven by demand.

Refrigerated trucks and air cargo planes mean we can buy nearly every imaginable fruit and vegetable at any time of the year. The price tag may even be cheaper than local foods, but there is still a hidden cost.

Out-of-season produce and mass-produced meat, dairy, and cereals must be trucked in to your neighborhood grocery store, a journey that can take days or weeks and cover several thousand miles. For example, winter strawberries are mostly grown in California, often with water diverted from lakes and rivers hundreds of miles away. They are also often treated with pesticides and chemicals to inhibit rot until they get to the store shelves. The fruit or product must then be transported to market. To keep the product fresh during that journey, the fruit is usually picked before it is ripe, kept in cold storage during transport and then allowed to ripen in the grocery aisle.

The carbon footprint and environmental impact from this practice is quite high. So, what can we as consumers do?

Like our grandparents, we can buy foods that are in season and grown as close to home as possible. Farmer co-operatives

Deanna Rosario is the Environmental Outreach Coordinator at Sustainable Sandhills. She holds a BS in Environmental Management from University of Maryland University College. She can be reached at greenspace@sustainablesandhills.org. Photo: © Ssphoto, Dreamstime Stock

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deliver produce, dairy, meat and other food products to their region, keeping farms in business and communities healthy.

Farmers markets are a weekly stop for many to pick up locally grown produce and crafts. And more grocery store chains are moving toward seasonal, state-sourced or local farm options if the consumer takes a minute to search out the labels for information on where the food was grown.

Do we have to give up our bananas and dragon fruits? Not at all. Living a seasonal lifestyle simply means that we exercise the option to do more to support local agriculture and plan our meals around the seasons. A quick Internet search will allow consumers to find farms that sell their products directly to the shopper. Weekend trips to the farms are a great way to teach kids where their food comes from and connect with the local food ecosystem. Who can resist filling up a bucket of blueberries or picking out the best pumpkin for Halloween or that Thanksgiving pie?

What are the benefits of buying locally grown foods as much as possible?

• Prevent food-borne illnesses stemming from large corporate farms by knowing exactly where your food came from and how it was treated.

• Food is fresher, and therefore more nutritious.

• Reduce your carbon footprint by buying locally grown foods.

• Your grocery money stays in the community and helps stimulate the economy with jobs and tax revenue.

• You help the family farmer stay in business and keep the open spaces the farms occupy from being turned into urban or suburban heat islands that contribute to habitat destruction and more energy consumption.

One little step in buying locally produced foods has farreaching benefits for health, the economy and the environment.

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four tips for conserving “invisible” water Every day, the average American family uses 300 gallons of water for everything from brushing their teeth and washing clothes to running the sprinkler and flushing the toilet, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Beyond this, families also use lots of water in ways they don't see.

Water is needed to grow food and manufacture favorite products. It's often called virtual or invisible water — the water that's hidden in the things you eat, products you use and clothes you wear. For example, it takes 700 gallons of water to make one T-shirt and 40,000 gallons to manufacture one car, according to the Value of Water Coalition. Growing a single apple requires 19 gallons of water. In fact, 86 percent of all water used is invisible to most consumers because it's used to produce food, beverages and products, according to the coalition.

"As consumers, we need to focus on the water we can't see to make an even bigger impact in helping the environment, saving money and conserving the world's most precious resource," says Roman Lis, a principal engineer at MWH Global, an engineering and strategic consulting firm focused on water and natural resources. "The good news is there are simple steps we can take, starting where we live and work. At the same time, more manufacturers are changing their processes and systems to smartly reduce the amount of water they need to make the high-quality products we buy and enjoy."

How can you take water conservation one step farther in your daily life? MWH, which also helps companies safely assess, reduce and reuse water in their manufacturing processes, offers four tips for reducing your invisible water consumption.

1. Add up your daily habits. Find out how much water — real and invisible — you use each day as a starting point to determine the best steps to consider in reducing your consumption. You can log your daily habits into the Water Footprint Calculator at www. waterfootprint.org. Choose the "extended" water calculator, which tallies the water you use at home and the water that's in the food you eat and industrial products you buy.

2. Make simple switches. Consider substituting products that use more water with others that have a smaller water footprint. For example, drink more tap or filtered water instead of buying bottled water. Find favorite recipes that replace or use less meat. (It takes 1,230 gallons of water to yield one beef steak.)

3. Use water-efficient appliances. Toilets, dishwashers and washing machines use a significant portion of a household's visible water consumption. When it's time to replace a household

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appliance, do your research. You can find out the amount of water an appliance uses from the manufacturer's data and compare various products to identify the ones that have the lowest water consumption. Replacing an old toilet, for example, can reduce the toilet's water consumption by 20 to 60 percent, according to the EPA. 4. Choose more sustainable products and practices. It's not always easy to know the water footprint of your favorite products since there aren't any labeling requirements. However, some product labels or websites may note the company's sustainable practices, including water, for acquiring, producing and distributing goods. Try to select products you trust as being made in more environmentally and water-friendly ways, and ask for more product transparency from businesses. Look for companies that have high sustainability ratings.

"Freshwater is a limited resource, and there's more demand as the world's population grows and sources of clean, fresh water decrease," says Lis. "Greater awareness of how and where invisible water is used every day can help more families save water and costs, while ensuring this natural resource is available for generations to come."

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leaves of gold

COMPOSTING TO Keep Yard Waste from landfills

By E. Vinje Leaves, turned into rich organic compost or protective mulch, are autumn’s gift to composting.

and child. 19.2 million tons, over 57%, is composted. One sobering fact: the percentage amount of yard waste disposal

We’ve often said that composting can save the world.

has been flat the last several years after declining precipitously

Here’s one of the ways. During the

in the previous decades. And that

fall, our yards and landscapes yield

situation might worsen.

tons of refuse, much of it in the

Some states are considering

form of leaves. Those leaves, bagged

rolling back their composting

and placed on curb sides across the

initiatives, which would allow yard

country, contribute significantly to

waste to go into landfills again.

the trash that goes into our landfills.

Much of this has to do with the

In 2006, even after many local

privatization of landfills — more

governments had instituted yard

trash going in means more profits

waste recycling programs, leaves,

for those private interests — and

grass clippings and the like made up

the generation of methane from

the largest component by weight of

landfill waste. Now that may

everything that went into our landfills.

seem like a good idea, and it is.

Grass clipping were the largest

But not when it encourages the

component by weight of yard waste,

amount of material that goes into

but leaves were by far the largest

landfills. Michigan and Georgia are

component in volume. By 2013, yard

among the states that have already

waste had fallen to third, behind

considered reversing their bans on

paper products and food waste.

yard wastes in landfills. The more

Progress!

pressure generated by private landfill

The reason things have improved?

and methane-producing interests,

More communities, and even some

the more likely it is that we’ll see the

states, have rules on the books that

return of an old problem: yard waste

prevent yard waste from going into public land fills. Waste 360 has the figures. 33.4 million tons of yard waste are generated in the U.S. every year. That’s over 200 lbs for every man, woman

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filling landfills at an unsustainable rate.

There’s a detailed look, from the US Composting Council, at all the reasons we need to keep leaves and other yard wastes

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out of our landfills at http://compostingcouncil.org/admin/wp-

summer, and they’re already on their way to breaking down.

content/uploads/2011/11/Keeping-Organics-Out-of-Landfills-

Adding sources of nitrogen, like stable cleanings or other

Position-Paper.pdf.

manure-containing waste is a good idea. Or you can just add

We haven’t always championed the use of commercial

nitrogen-heavy additives like alfalfa or blood meal in the spring

compost, despite the good it does. There’s a history of

to boost nitrogen levels and stimulate the composting process.

municipalities producing their own yard waste compost that,

You can find a guide to composting at www.planetnatural.com/

because of the wide-spread use of herbicides and pesticides

composting-101/.

on our lawns and landscapes, contain compounds that might

You don’t have to compost leaves in a pile to keep them

do more harm than good. Many of these problems are now

from the land fill. Run a mower over them a time or three and

monitored and have been abated. But we’ve always thought

let them settle into your yard. They’ll help keep your soil friable

the best solution to these potential problems is to take matters

and discourage problems that come from hard and nutrition-

into your own hands. Make your own compost and leaf mold

starved yards. (Shredding leaves is also a good idea for those

from your own yard wastes.

going into your compost heap). Leaves are also good used as

Leaves — high in carbon and trace elements — are a great

winter mulches, especially around acid-loving plants like azaleas

ingredient to add to any composting effort. And turning them

and rhododendrons. Spreading a little lime among your leaf

into leaf mold yields a different valuable amendment, full of the

mulches will help keep pH levels perfect around your other

living microbes that keep soils healthy.

perennials. The important thing? Don’t let your leaves

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it's a nice time for a green wedding

by Patricia Ranck What’s more perfect than a Southern wedding in autumn?

How about an Earth-friendly Southern wedding in autumn?

Well, if you’re like me, you try your best to live an ecologically correct lifestyle (and since you’re reading this magazine, I gotta believe that you are). So my question is, why

wouldn’t you want one of the most important events in your life to follow suit? You would, right? A “green” wedding can be much more creative and special, designed to your individual style, and (yes) more budget friendly than you’d imagine! Let me throw some ideas out to you.

First off, let’s talk about foods. You will, of course, want to go with organic, local and seasonal for all the same reasons you do this on a daily basis. There are some fabulous fall fruits and veggies to choose from! Ok, I know what you’re thinking — some organic foods cost more. But don’t worry; any additional cost can be offset by other choices.

Keep it small and meaningful. You might have really, really liked your first-grade teacher (and even mail her yearly holiday greetings), but you both will be just as happy if you send an announcement and then share (through email to save that old paper trail) a picture and note after the wedding as well.

Invitations can be from recycled paper and soy-based inks.

There are many excellent green printers available that have beautiful and unique options from which to choose. Have your guests email their rsvps and post directions and other pertinent info on your wedding website or Facebook to help cut the paper waste and save on postage.

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Shop consignment for your dress or have your mother or grandmother’s dress altered to suit you. There are some gorgeous vintage options available. They are one of a kind and will not kill your entire budget.

Pick your venue according to what it can do for you, and you will get the most for your money. Hold the ceremony and the reception at the same location to minimize travel and even suggest or help assist with a carpool setup for family and friends that live near each other. Shrink that carbon footprint.

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LIVING unique item. (Reuse/repurpose!) Ransack your house and family’s houses for decorative items that you love that will help tell your story. You may have travel souvenirs or sports memorabilia, or maybe you collect antiques or art. You’d be surprised at the fabulous tablescapes your event designer can create using items you already own. And just think about how much more meaningful it will be to have grandma’s candle sticks or lace tablecloth front and center and in many of the pictures. It will make all those involved feel as though they were truly part of making your day special.

The flower girl’s floral crown and basket were custom made using silk flowers (basket was purchased for 25 cents at a thrift shop). These doubled as her thank you gift and she still loves to play dress-up with them! (BTW, she threw birdseed instead of rice, which is not good for the birdies.)

friend’s lovely back yard is instant and free event décor. What could be better than being surrounded by the beauty of nature!

If it’s a daytime wedding, so much the better. Sunlight is free, energy-saving lighting. Most wedding pictures are taken at some type of outdoor setting anyway, so you’re already there!

(Note: A plan B may be in order in case of rain, the only outdoor drawback) Autumn in the South, with its cooler temperatures and low humidity, make the picture-perfect setting.

On to table décor. Ah, table décor! This is a place for the bride and groom’s individuality to shine. You or your designer can scour consignment and thrift shops for that perfectly

Flowers should be in season, from a local nursery, and preferably grown without harmful pesticides. There are absolutely gorgeous fall floral options available for a more unusual bouquet and individualized event setting. Have fun with it! Cut flowers are not a given for the table and venue decor. Potted plants are a great alternative. (Some florists may even rent these.) Use river rocks with names written or painted on them as place markers, soy or beeswax candles, antique lanterns, books, vintage lace or ribbons, baskets, fruits, vegetables — even pinecones, moss and branches can be used in extremely beautiful and artistic ways. Any object can become a decorative accent. Feel free to use whatever suits your personalities! The ideas are endless!

This last one may seem like a no-brainer, but often it’s the smaller details that get lost or forgotten in all the excitement.

Have clearly marked and separate recycle bin and trash receptacles. Minimize trash and landfill usage by using as many rentals as possible, including decorative items, dishes, silverware, cloth napkins, etc. Minimize your use of disposables, please.

It’s all about choice. So get creative and start thinking outside the box! Your wedding should represent your philosophy and lifestyle and be unique to you. Have a great one!

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ten ways to live a healthy & active gluten-free lifestyle More and more people are adopting a gluten-free way

5) Drink up. Living a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle isn't just

of life for a variety of reasons. For some, gluten-free living is

about eating and exercising; it's also about staying hydrated.

due to celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. For others, the

Increasing your fitness level means you need to increase your

gluten-free life just feels good. No matter the reason for living

fluid intake.

gluten-free, it's important to know that it's not just a diet; it's

6) Don't waste your workouts. Just because you exercised

a lifestyle that affects many facets of everyday life, including

doesn't mean that you can

fitness and exercise performance. Dasha Gaiazova, a cross-

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snacks. Gluten-free pretzels and

and perform at the top of your game.

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1) Listen to your body. If you're not feeling well, whether

because it delivers protein and

it's a sore muscle or a stomach ache, your body is trying to

carbs, which help you to refuel

tell you something so don't tune it out. "A persistent sluggish

and recover more quickly post

feeling and decreased athletic performance led to my celiac

workout.

disease diagnosis in 2008," noted Gaiazova. "Your body knows best."

7) Set reminders. If you're getting up for a morning workout, set your gym clothes and sneakers right next to your

2) Keep a food journal either on your phone or on paper.

bed or right in front of the door. You won't be able to leave the

You'll be surprised to see how much you can learn about your

house without being reminded that you should be getting out

eating habits and the way the body responds to certain foods.

the door for a workout.

It's a good tool to share with your doctors so they can better understand your overall health.

3) Give your friends a personal training session.Your friends might not understand what it means to have celiac disease or how to live a gluten-free lifestyle, but

8) Don't abandon the plan. If your physician has recommended a gluten-free diet, it's with good reason — it's for your health. Going off course can lead to decreased energy and an overall decline in exercise performance.

9) Reward yourself for good behavior. Living

that doesn't mean they don't want to

a healthy, active lifestyle has its benefits, but

learn. Teaching them about what you

committing to a plan 100 percent of the time

can and cannot eat will help keep them

can sometimes feel like work. So when you're

invested in your health and fitness plan.

doing well, reward yourself.

4) Remember to refuel your body.

10) Remember, it's a marathon, not a

Carbohydrates are important for an

sprint. If you have a setback, like getting sick

active lifestyle because they provide

or going off your plan, that doesn't mean your

energy before a workout and help

journey has to end. That setback is in the past

with recovery. Just because there are

and you have to keep looking forward. Like

carbs in something doesn't mean that

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D.I.Y.

tips to save money inside your home Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, savvy approaches to running your home can save you money according to house smart experts.

These simple do it yourself tips won’t take much time or effort to execute.

• Programmable Thermostats: Available for about $50-$100, programmable or “smart” thermostats can save hundreds of dollars yearly on electricity bills, taking the guesswork out of finding a comfortable temperature for your home. Some models even come equipped with Wi-Fi so you can turn down the thermostat remotely.

• Low-Flow Shower: Don’t wash money down the drain. By taking the environmentally friendly step of replacing outdated showerheads with new low-flow models, you can reduce your water use in the shower by 25 to 60 percent, as well as increase hot water efficiency, according to Energy Department statistics.

• Extra Payment: Over the course of a 30-year loan, one additional mortgage payment yearly can save thousands on annual interest payments.

• Unplug: Many gadgets and appliances consume power even when turned off, a phenomenon known as “phantom power.” Unplug or use a smart power strip to save an estimated five to ten percent on electric.

• House Plants: With air pollution levels increasing, improving indoor air quality is important. But air purifiers can cost hundreds of dollars. Consider houseplants to remove toxins from the air and add color, warmth and comfort.

• Dodge the Draft: As a house ages, hot and cold air from outside often creeps in. Weatherproofing is an inexpensive,

simple task that can save up to 15 percent on heating and cooling costs. There are a variety of weatherproofing products, including v strip, felt and foam tape. Research what your home needs. You can also get a home energy audit to discover ways to improve your home’s interior quality.

• Do-it-Yourself Decorating: Redecorating can make a home feel new. However, professionals often come with a hefty price tag, so use online resources to jump on the DIY bandwagon or check out free DIY workshops at hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s.

• Ceiling Fans: An air conditioner uses 3,500 watts of energy, while a ceiling fan only uses 60 watts. Ceiling fans can even be useful during winter. Set the fan to run clockwise and the reverse motion will push warm air down from the ceiling.

• Shop Your Home: Before buying new home accessories, look for budget-friendly tweaks you can make. Rearrange furniture and lighting to change the feel of any space or switch decorations between rooms to make both feel different.

• Laundry: Consider washing most clothes (except towels and linens) in cold water. Use the dryer efficiently by filling but not overfilling the machine. Some energy-efficient appliances can qualify your family for an additional tax credit.

Exploring ways to reduce home expenses can help you save for important upgrades down the line. For more money-saving tips, visit the Idea Gallery at Homes.com and the ForRent.com Apartment Living blog.

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add a little green to your halloween Every October, kids everywhere — and adults, too! — celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes and trick-ortreating, or throwing Halloween parties in their neighborhoods.

It's possible to make this notoriously orange holiday a little more "green" with the following ideas: When shopping for Halloween, think green.

Buy quality items that will last and can be used after November 1, All Saints Day, or that can be recycled and reused.

Inexpensive and cheaply made items may wind up in the garbage the next day. Think about buying — or making — decorations that you can save and use again each year.

Look for items with minimal packaging or items made from Eatrth-friendly materials, like recycled plastic or wood harvested from sustainable forests.

Try to buy things that are made by people who earn a fair wage and work in in a safe environment — goods certified "Fair Trade."

When possible, buy organic or pesticide-free treats and food for your party or to hand out to trick-or-treaters. Buy from local farms or farmers markets if you can. Honey sticks and organic candy are great sweet treats. Or consider giving out bubbles, pencils or coins instead of conventional candy.

Instead of a cheaply made, imported costume, try making your own costume. A DIY costume will be more original and will give you a chance to recycle and repurpose items. It's also a great idea to do a costume swap with friends and neighbors.

Use cloth or recycled bags for shopping for your party needs — and for trick-or-treating!

For party invitations, consider using the Internet instead of paper invitations. Use a creative software program to make

your invitation and email it to your friends, or use one of the online invitation services, like evite.com or regards.com. If you would still like to send out a paper invite, create your own using magazines, recycled cards or handmade paper.

Use nature's bounty for decorations, like gourds, pumpkins, apples, wheat straw and hay bales. These natural decorations can all be composted after Halloween.

Use recyclable or compostable plates, cups, napkins and utensils, and if you use candles, use soy or beeswax candles.

Focus on fun at your Halloween party. These ageappropriate green activities are fun for the whole family: • Hang apples by a string and have guests try to bite them.

• Make masks or paper hats out of recycled paper bags.

• Create scarecrows from recycled items and then place them outside as decorations. You could even hold a contest for the funniest, scariest, silliest, etc., and after the party, they could be used in a garden as… scarecrows!

• Make Jack o' Lanterns. Visit a local pumpkin patch for pumpkins and paint them with child- and Earth-friendly paints, or have adults help carve them. Be sure to save the seeds and roast them as a healthful snack. And don't forget that you can compost your pumpkin when Halloween is over.

Think local. Think community.

Instead of trick-or-treating, how about a progressive party with some of your friends and neighbors? Adults can lead costumed children from one house to another, where they stop and do an activity and eat healthful treats at each before moving on to the next house.

Consider hosting a party for others who might welcome visits from happy trick-or-treaters, like a senior center, retirement community, etc.

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31 ways to use essential oils in october

by Kelli Edwards

My very favorite oil is actually a combination of 100% pure therapeutic grade oils: wild orange, clove bud, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus radiata, and rosemary. OnGuard is a proprietary doTERRA essential oil blend, and it can be used for variety of things. It is antiviral, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-anything bad that you can think of as well as being antiseptic, immune stimulant, purifier, etc. The the list goes on. It is my very favorite oil, and I love to use it. It is so versatile, it should be in every home.

So what do I use OnGuard for? Here is the list.

1. As soon as you feel the beginnings of a sore throat, mix 1 drop with 1 tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow.

2. For cold and flu symptoms, put 5 drops oregano and 5 drops OnGuard in an empty capsule and take 3 times a day.

3. To support the immune system, apply 1-2 drops to the soles of the feet at night, especially during the cold and flu season. You’ll want to dilute it with about a dime size drop of fractionated coconut oil or organic olive oil. And don’t forget to treat the kids, too!

4. Lung congestion: Breathe OnGuard steam by adding several drops in a bowl of steaming water. Use a towel as a tent over the bowl and your head.

5. Wicked effective green cleaner: Sanitize kitchen and bathroom surfaces as well as computer keyboards, phones, etc., by putting 50 drops of OnGuard in a spray bottle with 30 oz of distilled water. Shake often.

6. Add a few drops to the dishwasher for squeaky clean dishes.

7. You can also add OnGuard to the laundry for very clean clothes.

8. Add a couple of drops in mop water.

9. To neutralize the toxins, apply to bee and insect stings. It will also relieve the pain.

10. For healthy teeth and gums, gargle daily and add a drop to toothbrush or paste (Great gum disease preventative and treatment!).

11. Dreaded tooth aches: Apply to gums and teeth. You can also swish 5 drops mixed with 1 tbsp water to relieve the pain and anytime after dental work.

12. To kill airborne pathogens, diffuse in home or office. It will also inhibit mold growth while building immune systems.

13. To kill pathogens in the duct work, put a few drops on air filters when changing them.

14. To help with congestion and fight flu and cold, add a few drops to warm water or orange juice.

15. For smoking urges, put a drop in your mouth and push or squeeze it around.

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16. Apply topically for warts, rotating between oregano and frankincense.

17. For pet sores or wounds, add a drop to assist in healing.

18. To fight off germs, put in a diffuser and diffuse when kids come home from school.

19. Make your own antibiotic blend in an empty capsule: 12 drops OnGuard, 6 drops oregano, and 2 drops frankincense.

20. For cleaning the carpet, add 15 drops in a cup of cornstarch, mix well and sprinkle on the carpet. Rake, leave for 1 hour and then vacuum.

21. Cough relief for kids and adults: 2-3 drops of OnGuard mixed with 2 drops of lemon essential oil in about 1 tablespoon of honey.

22. Laryngitis: Gargle hourly using 1 tablespoon of water, 1 drop of Lemon essential oil and 1 drop of OnGuard.

23. Clean hotel rooms: Put several drops on the HVAC vents to kill airborne pathogens. You can do the same in the office.

24. Clean bathtub: Mix a few drops with baking soda and scrub!

25. (Toe) nail fungus: Apply a few drops on toes and nails.

No dilution necessary.

26. Tooth brush sanitizer: Combine 2 tablespoons of water and 5 drops of OnGuard in a glass. Store your toothbrush in the glass overnight.

27. Oven cleaner for greasy spots: Use 50/50 mixture of OnGuard and purified water to spray into the oven. Leave for 15 -20 minutes, then wipe away.

28. Apply a few drops to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances like tree sap.

29. Disinfecting carpet: Apply a couple of drops to the water in a steam carpet cleaner.

30. Drop a couple of drops inside the vacuum bag for some pathogen-killing action.

31. Put 15 drops in a 6 oz. spray bottle, shake and spray rooms, desks or bed sheets to protect against pathogens. This is especially handy in hotel rooms!

One little bottle, so many uses! OnGuard is very versatile with a warm Christmassy scent. My whole family loves it, and it is one of the oils we use almost daily. It is a valuable addition to any home and especially the medicine cabinet.

Kelli Edwards, owner of Pure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness, is a health enthusiast with a passion for helping people achieve optimum health. She helps people through yoga instruction, as a colon therapist and also as a wellness advocate for döTerra essential oils. She loves taking care of her family, enjoys reading and learning about all aspects of health, creating new recipes, yoga, dancing, music and nature.

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WELLNESS

breast cancer awareness month

By Joy G. Crowe

The beautiful fall shades of yellow, orange and brown cited a study in the British Medical Journal, one of the largest and longest studies of mammography to date, that found that are beginning to surround us. But another color takes center stage in October. Pink is everywhere, in honor of mammograms have no impact on breast cancer mortality.

In 2009, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, an expert Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the mission of group that reviews the latest research findings, recommended bringing awareness to the disease and raising money that mammography screening for most women start at age 50 for breast cancer research. Unfortunately, most of us rather than 40, and that the frequency be every two years, instead know someone that has been affected by breast of annually, through the age of 74. Mammography doesn't cancer. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, and a provide clear images for women with very dense breast tissue. dear friend is battling the disease at the young age of 32.

Younger women have dense breast tissue, and mammograms According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, are less accurate for younger women. The American Cancer one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Society ccntinues to recommend yearly mammograms beginning their lifetime, and it is the second-leading cause of death among at age 40. The American College of Physicians also recommends women. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer mammography decisions for a woman 40 to 49 be based on her is the most common cancer among women worldwide. breast cancer risk profile and her own preferences, after she weighs But there is good news. There has been a reduction in breast the potential benefits and harms of screening mammography with cancer among women age 50 and older, perhaps due to a decline her healthcare provider.provider.2 in prescriptive hormone replacement therapy after menopause.

Deaths from breast cancer have also been declining for the past For many years, debate has circled around the age and two decades — probably due in part to increased awareness and frequency to get mammograms, if at all. Mammograms expose therefore better screening and early detection, as well as treatment women to radiation, which can increase the risk of developing options which are continuously improving. breast cancer. Experts believe that less frequent mammograms also The NBCF defines breast cancer as a disease in which means a lower false alarm rate, which means fewer unnecessary malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The tests, anxiety, and possibly fewer unnecessary surgeries.3,4 The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early percentage of false alarms, and the stress that accompanies them is detection and treatment, most people continue a normal life. a great concern. When a mammogram finds something suspicious, Finding the disease early is key to a needle biopsy may be done, and 80% of beating breast cancer. The first step in a those end up being benign. woman's breast cancer detection plan should In recent years, the medical be the self examination. Johns Hopkins profession also has been debating the use Medical center states that “Forty percent of of mammography. According to Diana diagnosed breast cancers are detected by Zuckerman, Ph.D. and Anna E. Mazzucco, women who feel a lump, so establishing a Ph.D. in an article for the Cancer Prevention regular breast self-exam is very important.” and Treatment Fund (stopcancer.org), "Two Clinical breast exams by your doctor at your issues were at the root of the debate: 1) was annual visit are also an important second line mammography simply uncovering more tiny, of defense. slow-growing cancers that would never have The mammogram debate developed into a health threat even if they With 38 million mammograms1 had never been discovered? and 2) were we doing more harm than good by subjecting performed in the US each year, so many women to cancer treatment mammography is a multi-million dollar without knowing whether some of these industry. Mammograms are still recognized FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN THE UNITED STATES • One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in very early cancers would really become by most medical doctors in the United their lifetime. dangerous?" The British study in 2012 States as a vital tool in the diagnosis of • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer determined that for every life mammograms breast cancer, although some question in women. save, about three other women are the risk versus benefit as a routine • Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of death among women. unnecessarily treated for a cancer that screening measure. Some countries have • Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the would never have threatened their lives. backed away from the practice of routine United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and more Emerging areas in detection mammograms. Last year the Swiss Medical than 40,000 will die.

• Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 Ultrasounds, 3D ultrasounds, Board recommend that no new systematic men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and approximately elastography and thermography are mammography screening programs be 410 will die each year. adjunct and alternatives recommended introduced, and that a time limit should be Info from National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. www.nationalbreastcancer.org by some doctors. The Susan G Komen placed on existing programs. In part, they

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foundation notes that non-invasive painless tests like ultrasound and thermography (along with more invasion tests like MRI and nuclear medicine imaging) are "emerging areas in early detection" and that more research needs to be done.

In 480 B.C., the famous Greek philosopher Hippocrates pioneered the idea of using differences in temperature to evaluate a person's health for medical purposes. Thermography, also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI), is a noninvasive adjunct diagnostic technique that converts infrared radiation or heat emitted from the skin surface into electrical impulses that are visualized in color with a special camera and software. It is a 15- to 60-minute non-invasive test of physiology.

There is no radiation or pain, and it is a valuable procedure for alerting your doctor to changes that can indicate early stage breast disease.

Thermography can be an especially good option for younger women with dense breasts. It is also an option for women of all ages who, for whatever reason, are unable to undergo routine mammography. This test can provide a "clinical marker" to the doctor that a specific area of the breast needs

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Some risk factors, such as family history, can't be changed.

But according to the Mayo Clinic, lifestyle changes have been shown to decrease breast cancer risk, even in high-risk women. Following are steps you can take to lower your risk:

1. Limit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer.

2. Don't smoke. Accumulating evidence suggests a link between smoking and breast cancer risk, particularly in premenopausal women.

3. Control your weight. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of breast cancer. Eating well can help with this. Eat more raw foods and less processed prepackaged foods.

4. Be physically active. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight, which, in turn, helps prevent breast cancer.

5. Breast-feed. Breast-feeding may play a role in breast cancer prevention.

6. Limit dose and duration of hormone therapy. Combination hormone therapy for more than three to five years increases the risk of breast cancer.

7. Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. Medical-imaging methods, such as computerized tomography, use high doses of radiation, which have been linked with breast cancer risk. Reduce your exposure by having such tests only when absolutely necessary. While more studies are needed, some research suggests a link between breast cancer and exposure to the chemicals found in some workplaces, gasoline fumes and vehicle exhaust.

Reprinted from the Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/ womens-health/in-depth/breast-cancer-prevention/art-20044676

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close examination. A study published in The American Journal of Surgery concluded that "DITI is a valuable adjunct to mammography and ultrasound, especially in women with dense breast parenchyma."5 A study published in the January 2003 publication of the American Journal of Radiology showed thermography to be a "safe, non-invasive and valuable adjunct to (not replacement for) mammography in determining whether a lesion was benign or malignant, with over 97% sensitivity."

Thermography can be effective at finding disease that is not detected by mammograms. Inflammatory breast disease cannot be detected by mammography and is most commonly seen in younger women.

Jill Merrill, owner of Picture of Health Thermograms in Fayetteville, says "With thermography there is no compression.

Thermography is great for women with implants and those with fibrous breast. Fibrocystic breasts sometimes get many mammograms and biopsies because they are naturally lumpy.

Thermograms are really good at looking at changes over time.

If there is no change, then there most likely is nothing growing there at this time.

"I'd suggest adding thermograms to your breast cancer program, no matter what you currently use now. They are two different types of test. A mammogram may show what you have now — but no test shows everything. Thermograms show the blood supply to the cancer cell - angiogenesis, which is where the body makes its own blood supply to the area where cancer cells are so they can multiply into tumors. Both tests have their limitations. But, if you use both, you have a better chance of catching something. It doesn't have to be one or the other.

Thermography is complimentary and widely used around the country," explains Merrill.

The bottom line? It is important to talk with your healthcare provider about your risk factors, do your own research and make the choices that you feel comfortable with as an individual.

Support increased research for treatment of breast cancer — and more importantly, take steps towards prevention. While even those with the healthiest lifestyle may be genetically predisposed to breast cancer, for many women, simple steps may help reduce the risk.

Joy Crowe is a mother of two and the publisher and editor of Sandhills Naturally and Kidsville News of Harnett & Lee Co. You can reach her at joy@sandhillsnaturally.com. http://www.fda.gov/radiation-emittingproducts/mammographyqualitystandards actandprogram/facilityscorecard/ucm113858.htm 2 http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/TheMammographyDebate. html#sthash.1aR95X0z.dpuf 3 Hubbard RA, et al. (2011). Cumulative probability of false-positive recall or biopsy recommendation after 10 years of screening mammography: a cohort study. Annals of Internal Medicine, 155(8):481-92.

4 Braithwaite D, et al. (2013). Screening Outcomes in Older US Women Undergoing Multiple Mammograms in Community Practice: Does Interval, Age or Comorbidity Score Affect Tumor Characteristics or False Positive Rates?

Journal of the National Cancer Institute,105(5):334-341.

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fresh ways to enjoy fall across north carolina Fall’s blue skies, crisp temperatures and vibrant foliage which includes lunch, music and more. Oct. 25, Plymouth. create the urge to head outside, and fresh activities across North www.plymouthpaddles.com Carolina add ways to enjoy the Sow seeds of imagination. season. With six weeks of prime A new children’s garden adds magic to leaf looking, events that relish the the fall transformation at Daniel Stowe harvest and festivals energized Botanical Garden. The three-acre Lost by fall breezes, travelers find Hollow, designed by W. Gary Smith, invites boundless rewards for exploring young minds to wander through areas fit for the state. fairy tales — a mysterious Fireplace Cave, a To help autumn lovers make Sunken Pond, an Aviary and the castle-like the most of the splendid season, Moon Keep. Opening Oct. 18, Belmont. superintendents from North www.dsbg.org Carolina’s state parks and other Blaze a trail. Countless trails local experts will post photos and afford stunning views amid North Carolina’s reports on fall color and activities ancient mountains and old growth forests. at VisitNC.com. The website’s Fall This fall, hikers, bikers and horseback riders for Fall in North Carolina section can enjoy the blazing mountain colors along adds notes of inspiration for the newly completed Santeelah Lake Trail, those seeking events with music, which hugs the shore of a sparkling reservoir seafood, family activities, wine and in the Nantahala National Forest. Time a beer. visit to the Fall Hike Week at Fontana Village There are tons of Resort or the Harvest Festival at the Stecoah opportunities to enjoy fall in Valley Cultural Arts Center. Robbinsville. the Sandhills Area. Fall festivals, www.grahamcountytravel.com fundraising runs and county Raise a pint. Innovation flows fairs abound. Locally, Historic through the state of Southern beer, which Hauntings in Fayetteville - www. leads the region in the number of breweries Lost Hollow garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical faydogwoodfestival.com/p/ (about 110) and award-winning styles. Find Garden. Photo: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. events/213, the Halloween Run a local brewery and raise a pint. We just in Sanford - www.lakesrun.com, missed the Beericana Festival in Holly Springs and the Cotton Festival in Dunn - www.nccottonfestival.com, (Sept. 27), but you can still find some local breweries on their are just a few local events sure to provide a fun time for the site at www.beericana.com/breweries. entire family. Check your local visitor's bureau or chamber Drink in the scenery. Even designated drivers enjoy of commerce for more ideas. It's also a great time to explore North Carolina wineries in the fall. Take the Pilot Mountain outside of our immediate area — places you may have never Parkway to the new JOLO Winery & Vineyards, where you can heard of — and enjoy the entire state. Get started here with linger at the lake, follow nature trails and toss bocce balls. Or some ideas for relishing fall in a new way. check out newly designated Upper Hiwassee Highlands wine Use your feet. Banjo tunes send runners on their region in the mountains of southwestern North Carolina. www. way at the Rhythm & Roots Run, and more music awaits along ncwine.org the route. Run, stroll or walk your dog through the 5K or 10K Find an old favorite. With all the signature course and get a free pass to the new Earl Scruggs Center, an festivals that take place in the fall, you’re bound to find innovative attraction that celebrates the place that shaped the something that’s new to you. And classics events such as premier picker’s life. Nov. 1, Shelby. earlscruggscenter.org Lexington's Barbecue Festival, the North Carolina Seafood Paddle a creek. If you love true stories of derring-do, Festival, the Woolly Worm Festival and Mayberry Days never it's hard to top the one about William B. Cushing, a 21-year-old grow old.

Union officer who sneaked up the Roanoke River and torpedoed Access trip-planning information and more ideas about a Confederate ironclad. Learn all about it as you paddle the where to enjoy a festive fall in the searchable listings at getaway route at Cushing’s Escape: 150th Anniversary Paddle, VisitNC.com.

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exploring carvers creek state park

by Karen Gilchrist

What happens when a conservation group, a Rockefeller and a state that prides itself on its park system come together in an area lacking in parks relative to its population? Well, for nature and history lovers in the Sandhills area, and indeed, across the state, the naturally beautiful outcome is Carvers Creek State Park, the newest in the NC State Parks system.

Authorized by the General Assembly in 2005 and located in Cumberland County on the north side of E. Manchester between Hwy 87 and Hwy 210 just north of Spring Lake, Carvers Creek State Park opened in September of 2013. The 36th NC state park welcomed 90,000 visitors during its first 12 months.

Jane Conolly, Park Superintendent, explained that the park’s story is a multilayered one, with The Nature Conservancy working as a huge partner with the state in creating the park.

“They purchased quite a bit of the land and held it until the state could buy it from them, but they also approached James Stillman Rockefeller for part of the park’s land and brokered or worked on an agreement that when he passed away, he would donate the land and all the buildings to The Nature Conservancy.”

Rockefeller, a multimillionaire and Olympic gold medalist, built his winter retreat on the property in 1938-39 and spent many Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as well as summers with his family on the Long Valley Farm tract. He died in 2004 at the age of 102 and donated the tract of land to The Nature Conservancy, which in turn released the land to the state in 2010. Of the 1433 acres in the tract, 500 are currently open to the public.

“What we’re in right now is called our Interim Development,” said Conolly. “Everything that we’re building right now is more or less done in a fashion that’s temporary.

This is basically our beachhead, and it helps to get the park open so that people can start to enjoy it and use it, and it is our foundation for building in the future. We have an extensive master plan and lots of hopes and plans for this park. It will take many years to complete, but we like to say in the state parks that we are in the forever business.” Ultimately, the park will comprise over 4000 acres.

Of course, one of the best things about Carvers Creek State Park is its natural beauty. The park features a very diverse habitat, with longleaf pine ecosystems, mixed pine and hardwood ecosystems and open farm fields. Conolly is quick to point out that The Nature Conservancy planted native warm season grasses, and as a result, purple, yellow and white

“We have an extensive master plan and lots of hopes and plans for this park.”

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flowers fill the open fields at this time of year, gently waving in the early fall breezes.

Available activities include nature-viewing, hiking and picnicking as well as fishing in the 100-acre McDiarmid

McDiarmid Millpond with cypress trees in front of the Rockefeller house at Carvers Creek State Park.

Millpond built around 1850. The park is home to white-tailed deer, red and white foxes, coyotes, raccoons, fox squirrels, beavers, bobcats and a variety of birds, including wild quail and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Bream, large-mouth bass, bowfin, crappie, catfish, pumpkin seed, bluegill and eels swim among the waters of the millpond, its shoreline dotted with cypress trees. Presently, 1.75 miles of easy trails wind across the flat to gently rolling terrain.

Natural beauty is not the only draw to Carvers Creek State Park; it is also on the National Registry of Historic Places. Land use in the 1850s included harvesting sap from the long leaf pine trees for naval stores. Lumber was an important industry until 1900, followed by agriculture. Buildings in the park represent time explore: periods dating from the 1850s to modern times. A Carvers Creek State Park high point is Rockefeller’s 2505 Long Valley Road house. Future plans for the Spring Lake, NC 28390 7200-sq-ft home overlooking 910.436.4681 the pond include exterior renovations within the next year and significant interior

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The park staff conducts a variety of educational and interpretive programs about the park onsite and through outreach. Special events include canoe and bat hikes and a guided tour of the Rockefeller house. And each month the park hosts Volunteer Day (Saturday, October 25 this month); visitors help staff with everything from mending fences to leaf cleanup and more. All events and activities are posted on the park’s website, and some do require advance signup.

Conolly’s enthusiasm for this gem of a new park shines through as she mentions future developments – camping access, a visitors center, formal picnic shelters, restrooms and 20+ miles of multiuse trails, as time and budgets allow. “We hope the local Buildings at Carvers Creek State Park, including the Rockefeller community will visit us now and watch how we house, date from the 1850s. change and grow. After all,” she reminded, “we’re in the forever business.” call 910.436.4681.

Carvers Creek State Park is open every day except Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime Christmas from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., November through February, and resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@ 8 a.m.-8 p.m., March through October. For more information, sandhillsnaturally.com. visit www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/cacr/main.php or

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the center for spiritual living a space for spiritual growth & transformation

by Karen Gilchrist Spend any amount of time perusing the newspaper, channel-surfing the cable news networks or scrolling through the Internet these days, and one might be tempted to think that the world has lost its spiritual compass and gone mad.

What happened to the “golden rule”? Why can’t we all “play nice” with one another? And how do we connect with others who wish to work to make the world a better place and remove the negativity from our lives? In a world of seemingly endless chaos, how do we nurture our individual spirituality?

Marie Kirkland, RScP, offers space and guidance to facilitate such connections and support one’s spiritual growth at the Center for Spiritual Living Fayetteville Teaching Chapter near downtown Fayetteville.

“The Center for Spiritual Living is a global new thought community, basically a spiritual philosophy that recognizes and celebrates the good in everyone and everything,” said Kirkland, author, Licensed Spiritual Practitioner (LSP) and Licensed Spiritual Marie Kirkland invites all to visit the Coach (LSC). “It CSL Fayetteville Teaching Chapter. can be considered a trans-denominational community because it really encompasses everything, from ancient wisdom to universal principles. Truth is common to all religions. It’s a philosophy, it’s a faith and it’s a positive way of life.”

Kirkland further explained that the center focuses on supporting people right where they are and nurturing their spiritual growth. “We really embrace the common thread in the common religions with an open heart. That’s what is really important to us here. We are a sacred space for spiritual growth and transformation. We really believe that living aligned with spiritual principle and embracing this truth in our everyday lives has the potential to transform individual lives, families and their communities and create a world that works for everyone. And that’s really what everybody wants.”

The CSL Fayetteville Teaching Chapter offers support in a number of ways — through education, sacred service and practicing everyday spirituality with an open heart.

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to spirituality, universal principles and how life really works.

Spiritual enrichment classes are very transformational 6- to 8-week-long classes on the power of love, being on one’s path, forgiveness, prosperity and self-discovery. Additionally, the center hosts Wisdom Wednesday, a donation-based class which is a great way to connect with like-minded people.

“We have held spiritual cinema nights, book discussions and heart-to-heart conversations, where everybody brings something to the conversation that inspires them," said Kirkland. “We teach and show how to apply it, this positive way of living.”

Part of the center’s sacred service includes working with Habitat for Humanity, and everyday spirituality comes from envisioning — allowing the highest vision for your life to unfold and connecting to the divine source through affirmative prayer, meditation and journaling. “We embrace the principle of oneness and the creative process, learning how things manifest and how to create the life you want,” Kirkland said.

Kirkland came to teaching formally in 2001 after searching for something that truly expressed the oneness of all life. She attended the Center for Conscious Living in Raleigh in 2002, and then traveled to Charlotte for her practitioner’s studies, becoming licensed in 2011. In 2012, she started a study group, organizing through Meetup, Facebook and Twitter and meeting in the Cliffdale Library, the Village Coffee House and different restaurants. The center, a 501(c)(3) organization, became a teaching chapter just one year later and has been in its present location for a year. “It has wonderful energy,” said Kirkland.

“This is my calling, my purpose. This is why I’m here.

People are searching to be connected, people are looking and seeing new thoughts in different areas and looking for a place to be in a community. We are a multicultural and intergenerational group, where we welcome everyone, wherever they are in their journey, and honor the diversity of religions.”

For more information explore: on the Center for Spiritual Living Fayetteville Teaching Chapter, visit www.

The Center for Spiritual Living cslfayettevilletc.org or call Fayetteville Teaching Chapter (910) 644-6608.

1404 Raeford Road Karen Gilchrist is a Fayetteville, NC 28305 writer, yoga instructor and (910) 644-6608 longtime resident of www.cslfayettevilletc.org Southern Pines. You can connect@cslfayettevilletc.org reach her at karen@

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resource guide baked goods Indigo Earth Events Natural Organic Cake Art & Desserts (Vegan is available, too!)

220 NW Broad St., Southern Pines.

910.692.5211, www.facebook.com/ indigoearthevents CHILDREN & EDUCATION Aptitude Sea & Explore Children's Gym Offering ABA Therapy Services 169 Mittie Haddock Dr., Cameron.

919.498.9555, www.aptitudeservices.com The Griffin Academy: A Montessori Learning Experience, 488-B Commerce Dr., Sanford. 919.499.1032, www.thegriffinacademy.org Chiropractic Care Chiropractic Wellness Center Dr. David Fonke 1570 HWY 87, Cameron. 910.436.3336 cameronchiropracticwellnessclinic.com Coffee Rude Awakening coffee house, 227 Hay St., Fayetteville. 910.223.7833, www.rudeawakening.net Colon hydrotherapy Pure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness Center, offering Colon Hydrotherapy and Ionic Foot Detox. 305 Owen Dr., Fayetteville.

910.849.8891, purephoenixcleanse@ gmail.com ELECTRICITY Central Electric Membership Corporation, Your Friends, Your Neighbors, Your Cooperative.128 Wilson Rd., Sanford.

919.774.4900, www.cemcpower.com ESSENTIAL OILS Crystal A. Cox, Certified Aromatherapist and Master Blender. gypsyowlblends@yahoo.com

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Kelli Edwards, Wellness Advocate for dĹ?TERRA Essential Oils. IPC#446470.

910.644.2307, www.mydoterra.com/ detoxdiva Environmentally friendly household goods Green Goods - Recycled, Repurposed and Organic Goods 220 NW Broad St., Southern Pines.

910.692.5211, www.greengoodsshop.com Health & Fitness First Health Fitness 170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst 910.715.1800 www.firsthealth.org/fitness Corinne Henderson, Independent Representative for Advocare offering energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products. 508.954.6415, www.advocare.com/140154604 Iron Forged Athletics offers group CrossFit classes, individualized design programming, assessments, kids program, and personal/small group training. 444 W. Russell St., Suite 101, Fayetteville. 910.229.2214, www.ironforgedathletics.com Living Balance Studios - Offering Yoga, Pilates, PiYo, Yoga Therapy, and Thai Yoga Massage. 201 S. McPherson Church Rd., Ste 225, Fayetteville. 434.409.6415 www.livingbalancestudiosnc.com, yogangie@hotmail.com, www.facebook.com/livingbalancestudiosnc Health & WELLNESS Guiding Wellness, Inc. Wellness Consulting~Holistic Life Coaching and Therapy. "A holistic centered therapeutic environment committed to the discovery, recovery and maintenance of living in balance." 3710 Morganton Rd., Suite 110, Fayetteville. 910.864.6257 guidingwellness@yahoo.com

Massage Therapists Michael Edwards, Intuitive Energetic Healer, practicing at Deeproots Bodywork, 5004 Spruce Dr., Fayetteville.

910.644.5181 Presence Healing Yoga, Massage & Bodywork, Crystal Hetrick, LMBT, RYT Offering Thai massage, Thai yoga bodywork & classical massage. 237 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines and 115 Carbonton Rd., Sanford. 941.350.1175, www.presenceyoga.vpweb.com ReNewU Wellness Spa, Gina Allen, L.M.T. # 6737, Specializing in Russian Medical & Deep Tissue Massage. Check our facebook page for menu of services and specials. 100B Wicker St., Sanford.

910.964.3194, www.facebook.com/ ReNewYouWellnessSpaSalon Sandhills Therapeutic Effects, Amie O'Connor, LMBT. 237 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.

919.478.5647, www.facebook. com/sandhillstherapeuticeffects, sandhillstherapeuticeffects@gmail.com.

Natural Foods Nature's Own Natural Foods Market offers a wide selection of natural, organic and herbal food products, teas and remedies, hard-to-find herbs, roots and spices, supplements & more. The Kitchen lunch counter and Juice Bar. 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.692.3811, www.naturesowninc.com The Butcher and The Baker Serving the Fayetteville, NC, area with natural, local and artisan products including grass-fed meats, artisan baked goods, and local eggs and dairy. Most products in the store come from within 100 miles. 213 Franklin St., Fayetteville. 910.483.0560, www.thebutcherandthebakergrocery.com

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resource guide Natural PARENTING Sugar Plums Mom, Cloth diapers, nursing supplies, slings and wraps, toys & more.

910.684.8016, 222 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. www.facebook.com/sugarplumsmom Prana Doula, Ashley Keith, RPYT, CD, LCCE, Lamaze-certified birth doula, childbirth education & pregnancy yoga.

222 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.

910.585.4084, www.pranayogadoula.com PRODUCE DELIVERY Sandhills Farm to Table. Eat fresh, locally grown produce. Now taking subscriptions for fall co-op boxes. 910.722.1623, info@sandhillsfarm2table.com, www.sandhillsfarm2table.com SPIRITUALITY Center for Spiritual Living Fayetteville Teaching Center, offering spiritual enrichment and development classes, workshops, Wisdom Wednesday gatherings and more. 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 910.644.6608, www.cslfayettevilletc.org THERMOGRAPHY Jill Merrill CHC CCT Picture of Health Thermograms and Holistic Health Coaching.

910.527.7733 www.PictureOfHealthThermograms.com

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continued Vitamins & Supplements Vitamins & Things carries vitamins, nutritional supplements, teas, essential oils, food supplements and literature to aid in your quest for perfect health.

3723 Carbonton Rd., Sanford.

919.777.0288. www.vitaminsandthingsnc.com Yoga StudioS Breathing Space, 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 910.977.4476, www.breathingspacenc.com Embrace Yoga Studio, 145 Franklin St., Fayetteville. 910.705.8020, www.embraceyogastudio.com Tree of Life PiYo. Specializing in Piyo and Yoga, and now offering Yoga Monkeys Family Class. 126 West Main St., Sanford. 910.366.3664, www.piyo4me.moonfruit.com

www.holderfarmsalkalinewater.com Alkaline Antioxidant Water at The Water House. We offer education & information and a Free 21-Day Trial of Kangen Alkaline Antioxidant water, Change Your Water...Change Your Life!

207 W. Front St., Lillington.

910.850.9278. www.KangenDemo.com WRITING & EDITING SERVICES Plays with Words: Writing, editing and proofreading. Over 25 years' experience.

Karen Gilchrist, 910.638.6397, playswithwords@embarqmail.com This Resource Guide is a directory of local natural health and wellness practitioners and supporters of green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in our Resource Guide, call Joy at 910-551-2883 or email joy@sandhillsnaturally.com.

WATER PURIFICATION Jerry Holder, Enagic速 Independent Distributor. Changing your water can change your life. Call for a free presentation and a free jug of Kangen water!

910.245.7972

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calendar of events • october

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thursDAY 50th Anniversary Denim Days Celebration, Erwin. /www.erwin-nc.org/ denim-days

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FRIday First Friday, 5 - 8:30 p.m. Sunrise Green Space, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. A family-friendly event. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment featuring Cody Chesnutt.

Art & Agriculture. Eye Candy Gallery partners with the Sandhills Farm to Table (SF2T) Cooperative to present "A Portrait of Sandhills Agriculture," a free evening of art and snacks prepared by SF2T Coop chefs. Art depicting food and culture and the Sandhills harvest will be raffled, donations will benefit the Green Fields Initiative, an organization that nurtures and encourages future Sandhills farmers.

The exhibit will remain on display through October 31. 275 NE Broad St., Southern Pines.

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SATURday Autumnfest and Road Race, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrating over 30 years, the Arts Council of Moore County and Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Dept. invite you to Autumnfest with something for everyone: arts and crafts, live entertainment, great food, fun rides, a One-Mile Fun Run/Walk, a 5K Road Race, and much more! Downtown Park,Southern Pines. www.mooreart.org Cameron Antiques Fair. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. More than 300 dealers display their antiques and collectibles in their village shops and along streets in the Historic District of Cameron.

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SATURDAY 102nd Coat's Farmer's Day, Coats, NC. Car & Truck Show, arts and crafts, parade, food and family fun. www.coatschamber.com Shaw House Vintage Collectibles & Antiques Fair, 110 West Morganton Rd., Southern Pines. Vendor booths, live music, food, tours, vintage craft demonstrations, all on the grounds of the historic 1820s Shaw House. Free and family friendly. www.moorehistory.com ReNewU Wellness Spa Grand Opening and Open House, 4-6 p.m., 100B Wicker St., Downtown Sanford. 910.964.3194 www.renewuwellnessspa.com Lee County Community Orchestra opens its 2014-15 season with "Musical Zoo," the first of four programs in its season titled "Symphonic Creatures." 8 p.m.

Lee County Arts and Community Center, 507 N. Steele St., Sanford. Admission is free.

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Sunday Sanford Second Sunday Noon - 4 p.m. Downtown Sanford.

An afternoon of music, vendors and fun in downtown. For more info, check out www.sanford2ndsundaync.weebly.com.

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MONDAY Celiac Disease Support Group 6 -7 p.m., Enrichment Center, Third St., Sanford.

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SATURDAY Wings Over Harnett Airshow.

Golden Knights Jump Team, static aircraft display, helicopter rides, car show, food and more. www.warrenaviation.com

Civil War Living History at Averasboro Battlefield. October 18-19. www.averasboro.com Balance and Posture at the Moore County Farmer's Market, offering balance and posture screenings and yoga for strengthening both.

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Friday 4th Friday, 6 - 10 p.m., Downtown Fayetteville. 4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. 910.323.1776, www.theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php

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SUNday Spooky Side of the Sandhills, Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. Get in the mood for Halloween by learning about all the spooky creatures we associate with this day. We’ll talk about spiders, bats, owls, and more, and maybe even find out they’re not as scary as they seem.

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NOVEMBER 16th Annual Touchstone Energy NC Cotton Festival, downtown Dunn. www.nccottonfestival.com • ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS • Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

Wellness Seminar/Water Demo at The Water House, 207 W. Front St., Lillington, 910.850.9278 Every Wednesday night, Kirtan Night at Breathing Space, 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 910.977.4476, 7:30 - 9 p.m.. It's free, and it's fun.

Every Wednesday night, Wisdom

Items are accepted for the calendar on a space-available basis. Please send the information on your free event to joy@sandhillsnaturally.com for consideration. www.SandhillsNaturally.com October 2014

Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville.

910.644.6608 Every Thursday, 9 a.m. Hike for Your Health at Raven Rock State Park. Must be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly and include steps. Ages 12 and up. Please call 910.893.4888 to register.

Every Saturday, Noon - 4 p.m.,Free Wine Tasting, Elliotts Provision Company, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst.

910.255.0665.

Every Sunday at 1 p.m., Free Piedmont Biofuels Tours, Lorax Lane, Pittsboro. Tours are of the biodiesel plant and begin promptly. Rain or shine.

• FARMERS MARKETS • Dunn Farmers Market Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12 noon, May-Nov. Behind Sherry’s Bakery, Clinton Ave., Downtown Dunn. 910.567.2512 Fayetteville City Market Wednesdays 2 - 6 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Fourth Friday 6 - 10 p.m.

Fayetteville Transportation

& Local History Museum Grounds, Fayetteville. www.facebook.com/ CityMarketAtTheMuseum 910.433.1457 Murchison Road Community Farmers Market Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Parking Lot at Bronco Square (across from Fayetteville State University), Fayetteville.

brain games Research has found that keeping the brain active seems to increase its vitality and may build its reserves of brain cells and connections.

Math SquareS

Be square! Fill in the missing numbers.

Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations.

Each number is only used once.

Each row is a math equation. Each column is a math equation.

Remember that, respecting natural operator precedence, multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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Sandhills Farmers Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., through Sept. 230 Chapel Hill Rd., Spring Lake. www.sandhillsfamilyheritage. org, 910-497-0628 Sanford Farmer's Market Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - Noon, Depot Park, Sanford.

All products locally grown or hand crafted! 919-343-8440 Southern Pines Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. 12 noon, through October 25, 2014. Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St. and at The Armory Sports Complex Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., year round. 604 W. Morganton Rd.

Your Holiday Gift Guide

for locally grown/raised, handcrafted, recycled, upcycled, natural and green gifts. Coming in November & December.

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O B H D K A E N W M S A T W E

Y E L R A B T E Y Y E W C V Y

R V F P L K A T B M N J Q I L

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C R C Z A X D L R U I B I I H

RICE SENSITIVITY VITAMINS WHEAT

GLUTEN INTOLERANCE MINERALS QUINOA

ALLERGY BARLEY CARBOHYDRATE CELIAC

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To be included, call Joy at 910.551.2883.

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2014 16th Annual Touchstone Energy

NC CottoN Festival Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Downtown Dunn

Fun for the Entire Family!

Entertainment • Shriner's Car Show with over 100 cars!

Over 125 Food & Craft Vendors • Free Cotton Gin Tours Main Stage featuring: 10 a.m. - AKM Band 11:30 - Welcome & Announcements 11:45 Reading of the Fallen Vietnam Soldiers Names from the Vietnam Memorial Wall Noon - Rivermist 2:30 - Campfires & Constellations

Second Stage with Local Talent!

10:00 Plainview Line Dancers 10:30 Alicia’s Dance of Benson 11:00 Cross Country Skuffers 11:30 Janice’s Fabulous Feet 12:00 Karaoke with Chris Raynor 1:30 Kerry's Dance Beat 2:00 On Pointe Dance Academy 2:30 Sampson Community Church Youth 3:00 Glad Tidings Youth 3:30 Mt. Zion Male Chorus of Dunn

Kiddie Land Inflatable Fun for the Kids presented by

www.nccottonfestival.com (910) 892-3282

CHANGING YOUR WATER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE !

Kangen Water is ...

• Antioxidant (slows down the aging process) • Alkaline (Aids in balancing your acidity and restoring your health) • Exceptional Hydration (restructured water, exceptional hydration at a cellular level).

Life-giving water without the chlorine, chemicals and toxins that are in today’s water enables our body to prevent or overcome degenerative diseases like: Asthma, Angina, Migraine Headaches, Back Pain, Cancer, Constipation, Diabetes, Acid Reflux, Heart Burn, Depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Tumors, Overweight Problems, aids in the prevention of Heart problems, and more.

Learn more! Contact Jerry Holder - 910.245.7972 www.holderfarmsalkalinewater.com Call for a free presentation and a free jug of water!

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