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Explore Reservoir Park • Craft Beer • Southern Pines Yoga Co.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

march 2015

Must Beauty Be Skin Deep...in Toxins?, page 4

nutrition Adding Ancient Grains to Your Diet...........6 Kisses to Go Non-GMO.............................7 Meatless Meals..........................................8 Tapping into the Rising Interest in Homebrewing and Craft Beer..................10

wellness Must Beauty Be Skin Deep...in Toxins?........4 Diabetes and Your Eyes............................12

Tapping into the Rising Interest in Homebrewing and Craft Beer, page 10

It's Allergy Season: Oils Can Help.............14

Gardening with Children, page 18

living Dreaming of Solar in the Sandhills...........16 Is Your Car Environmentally Friendly?.......17 Gardening with Children ........................18

explore Southern Pines Yoga Co...........................19 Exploring Reservoir Park...........................21 Resource Guide.......................................24 Calendar of Events..................................26 Brain Games............................................27

Exploring Reservoir Park, page 21

“I have found that rather than trying to micromanage, let people share the gifts they have to share, listen to the students’ desires and just kind of be aware of what’s percolating underneath the surface that might just need a little prodding to come forth.” — Michelle Kaiser of Southern Pines Yoga Co. 2

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

Your Guide to Healthy Living in the Sandhills

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beauty is more than skin deep Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or as someone once said, in the eye of the beerholder.

This month we bring you two terrific articles that just might change the way you think about beauty — and beer.

Even as we are learning to more closely evaluate what we put into our bodies, sometimes we don't think of the impact of the things we put on our bodies. And many times, these are chemical-laden, petroleumbased cosmetic products full of artificial fragrances, dyes and preservatives. When you uncover We're excited to see the sun set on winter and the dirty truth about some of the cosmetic and body care products welcome spring to the Sandhills area! This sunset you use on a daily basis, it can be photo was taken in Carolina Lakes in Harnett Co. quite an eyeopener. It's heavy stuff.

To lighten things up a bit, and in the spirit of Saint Patrick's Day, we also have a feature about beer. Craft beers and the art of home brewing are gaining in popularity nationwide, and the Sandhills area is no exception — and we certainly have our share of beer lovers here.

We've also uncovered another wonderful place for you to explore. Reservoir Park in Southern Pines was once a functional reservoir providing water for the city. Now it is an oasis for outdoor lovers who want to enjoy the natural scenery as they exercise, fish, canoe and picnic. As spring finally arrives, and the weather warms up, put this park on your to-do list to visit.

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WELLNESS

must beauty be skin deep...in toxins?

By Karen Gilchrist Each year, Americans spend billions – yes, billions! – on

• Hydroquinone

cosmetics, including hair, skin, makeup, fragrance and personal

• Lead

care products. In fact, revenue of the U.S. cosmetic industry is

• Mercury

projected to be about $62.46 billion in 2016.1 According to The

• Mineral oil

Beauty Company, an “average woman spends $15,000 on makeup in her lifetime,” and sales in the men’s grooming category continue to expand beyond basic shaving products, incorporating skin care and post-shave regimens and products.2 We spend significant money to look and feel our best, so it is

• Oxybenzone • Parabens • PPD, Paraphenylenediamine

pretty ironic – or a pretty irony – that many of the products we

• Phthalates

place on our skin, the largest organ of the adult human body,

• Placental extract

to highlight and complement our natural beauty contain

• Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

components, some naturally derived, which have been

• Silicone-derived emollients

identified as potentially harmful or toxic and even banned in

• Sodium lauryl (ether) sulfate (SLS, SLES)

other countries, but still used widely in the U.S.

• Talc

In her book, “There's Lead In Your Lipstick: Toxins In Our Everyday Body Care And How To Avoid Them,” written while undergoing treatment for cancer, Gillian Deacon identifies many of these ingredients and offers options for healthful and sustainable personal-care choices for consumers and for the earth, as anything we put on or ingest in our bodies will make its way into the ground and water through waste products and water treatment. Deacon identifies the top 20 ingredients to avoid and their potential risk to one’s

• Toluene • Triclosan Additionally, the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database (www.ewg.org/skindeep) has created an electronic database of ingredient labels for over 72,000 body care products, crosslinking the ingredients with databases describing chemical toxicity and government determinations and providing easy-to-navigate safety ratings.

Consumers choosing to avoid such

health, including allergies, asthma,

ingredients in products enjoy an

cancer, cellular damage, dizziness,

increasing number of natural options

endocrine disruption, headaches,

with respect to personal care. Some

hormone disruption, liver/kidney/lung

choices include returning to very simple

damage, low birth weight,

tried-and-true methods with pure

reproductive toxicity and skin

ingredients. In her new book “Skin

irritation.3

Cleanse: The Simple, All-Natural Program

• Coal Tar, also listed as a color

for Clear, Calm, Happy Skin,” skincare

plus number, i.e. FD&C Red No. 6.

expert and founder of the organic

• DEA/TEA/MEA

skincare line SW Basics (swbasicsofbk.

• Ethoxylated surfactants and

com) Adina Grigore includes the use of

1,4-dioxane, avoid any ingredients

fine-grain sea salt, apple cider vinegar,

containing the letters "eth."

coconut oil, olive oil, ground oats or

• Formaldehyde

ground almonds, baking soda, honey,

• Fragrance/Parfum, often

shea butter, coarse sugar and aloe vera

phthalates 4

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addressing everything from shampoo,

available from several local independent doTERRA

astringent and exfoliating scrub, to toothpaste,

wellness advocates (see our Resource Guide). Gina Allen,

deodorant and moisturizer. Coconut oil offers

NC LCMT of ReNewU Wellness Spa, mixes doTERRA

multiple uses for personal care routines, and

essential oils with nut-free oils for use in massages.

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essential oils can be used alone or in

• Arbonne (www.arbonne.com) combines beneficial

combinations to create personal fragrances.

botanical ingredients and science-based skincare, but

And as awareness of and concern for

without the harmful ingredients, "by integrating the

more natural approaches to personal care have

most beneficial botanical ingredients from nature with

increased, so has the variety of product options

the principles of green chemistry." It can be found

available to consumers locally as well as online:

online and through many independent representatives in our area (see our Resource Guide).

• Aveda (www.aveda.com), available at The Refinery Salon in Southern Pines, offers an

• Earth Mama Angel Baby (earthmamaangelbaby.

organic and up-to-99% plant-based line of

com) is a line offering all-natural, organic and toxin-free

hair color, makeup, skincare and fragrance

skin care products for moms-to-be, moms and babies

products.

and is available at SugarPlums Mom in Southern Pines.

• Surface (www.surfacehair.com) offers a

In addition to the above-mentioned national and

range of hair products free of sulfates, gluten,

international brands, one can also find local small-batch

parabens, animal protein, mineral oil, and

products, like those found at Raven’s Wing Healing

phthalates using babassu oil and other certified organic

Center (www.rwnaturalhealing.com) in Southern Pines. These

botanicals.

bath and beauty products are plant-based and preservative-free

• FarmHouse Fresh’s (farmhousefreshgoods.com) line of skincare and nail products are 90-99% natural, free of sulfates,

and sourced organically whenever possible.

And for the DIYer, many books and online tutorials show

parabens and phthalates. Both Surface and FarmHouse Fresh

how, using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen, to

are available at Lavish Salon in Southern Pines.

make one’s own cosmetics/skin care products, allowing

• Éminence Organics (eminenceorganics.com/us) skin and makeup products, available at Forever Young Day Spa in

complete control over the ingredients as well as personalization.

Just as consumers read the labels on packaged foods to

Southern Pines, are made with exotic spices, fresh fruit pulps

make smart decisions about what they put inside their body, so,

and plants and are free of “parabens, animal by-products,

too, should they want to read the label of any product they

propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colorants and

intend to put on their body. By doing so, they can choose to

fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum and other harsh cosmetic

reduce their exposure to potential and known risks of certain

chemicals.”

ingredients and perhaps influence manufacturers to find

• Jane Iredele (janeiredale.com/us/en.htm) makeup, also available at Forever Young Day Spa and Renaissance European

alternative and safer natural options.

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime

Day Spa in Fayetteville, is mineral-based and free of chemical

resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@

dyes and preservatives, and individual products may be vegan

sandhillsnaturally.com. 1 www.statista.com/statistics/243742/

or gluten-free.

revenue-of-the-cosmetic-industry-in-the-us/; 2 www.thebeautycompany. co/downloads/Beyer_BeautyNumbers.pdf; 3www.treehugger.com/ organic-beauty/20-toxic-ingredients-avoid-when-buying-body-careproducts-and-cosmetics.html; 4 www.mindbodygreen.com/017482/10-ingredients-that-should-be-part-of-yournatural-beauty-routine.html. Lipstick photo: © Pamela Hodson | Dreamstime Stock Photos.

• Lavish Tan (lavishtan.com), an organic airbrush tan derived from apple sugar, offers a healthful alternative to tanning beds and sun overexposure.

• doTERRA’s (www.doterra.com) Veráge Cleanser, from the Essential Skin Care line, uses CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils to target the visible signs of aging. It is

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NUTRITION

adding ancient grains to your diet Bringing ancient grains to the family dinner table is easier

diet, including sorghum. Used in a variety of foods, white

today than it has ever been. Incorporating these grains into

food-grade sorghum is used in cookies, cakes, breads, pastas

your diet has a number of proven health benefits, and they are

and more. For those who love to bake, sorghum flour is a

a great gluten-free alternative to

wonderful alternative to create

traditional breads, cereals and

sweet treats minus the gluten.

pastas as well.

Whole grain sorghum can be

WHAT ARE ANCIENT

popped as a nutritious, whole

GRAINS?

grain snack. Just add a little

Some of the more popular

oil in a heavy pan along with

grains appearing in the

whole grain sorghum for a

human-food sector recently are

healthy popped treat. For lunch

sorghum, quinoa, amaranth,

or dinner entrees, complement

millet and chia. While these

freshly prepared meats and

grains may sound unfamiliar to

steamed vegetables by boiling

the everyday consumer, they are

this adaptable food as a grain,

actually used in many foods on

just as you would prepare rice

the shelves at the local grocery

or barley.

Opt for natural. When

store. Products using ancient grains range from flour and

choosing a menu, foods that

cereals to pastas, healthy snack

are gluten-free by nature

foods and more. With widely

are always a safe bet. Some

known brands like Kellogg’s

examples include sorghum,

and KIND incorporating ancient

fresh vegetables, fresh fruit,

grains into their products, they are becoming more visible and

beans and potatoes.

Plan ahead. When eating out, it is essential to ask the

readily available to consumers.

EAT YOUR VITAMINS

right questions to ensure your food is safely prepared. Check

It is important to remember ancient grains are not empty

your local grocery store for ancient grains. If they don’t have

calories. Ancient grains have many health benefits. Many of

what you’re looking for, ask them if they will get it for you. If

them are high in protein, vitamins and antioxidants. Sorghum

not, a vast assortment is available online.

in particular is a great option because it is a great source of antioxidants, magnesium, iron and zinc. Another added bonus is that sorghum is grown domestically and is drought tolerant, so it supports American farmers and saves water.

Look for labeling. Be aware of what is on the label and look for the gluten-free certification.

Be aware of cross-contamination. Remnants of foods that contain gluten can still be present on the utensils,

ANCIENT GRAINS AND THE GLUTEN-FREE DIET

cookware and various kitchen tools used to prepare foods. For

For individuals with celiac disease and consumers who

families with extreme gluten sensitivity, be sure to have separate

choose to eat a gluten-free diet, many ancient grains are a great alternative. From preparing foods for a

utensils for cooking, baking and serving those individuals.

Ancient grains are healthy and a great addition to any

family weeknight dinner to eating at your favorite

family's diet. For recipes, nutritional information and more on

restaurant, the following tips help support a gluten-

cooking with sorghum, visit www.HealthySorghum.com.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Article source:

free diet: Substitute. Various ancient grain alternatives

McCormick, Family Features.

exist for those following a gluten-free

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kisses to go non-gmo

LATEST MOVE BY HERSHEY’S FOLLOWS THE REMOVAL OF GMOS BY GENERAL MILLS, UNILEVER, POST In response to tens of thousands of Facebook posts, emails

chair of GMO Inside. “Consumers are increasingly looking

and telephone calls from consumers who took part in GMO

for non-GMO products and verification, and Hershey’s and its

Inside’s campaign calling on Hershey’s to move to non-GMO

competitors would be wise to offer third-party verified non-

ingredients, the U.S. chocolate giant released a statement

GMO products to consumers.”

mid-February that it “will feature a lineup of simple ingredients, and transition some of its

GMO Inside is a campaign dedicated to helping all Americans know which foods have

most popular chocolate brands, including

GMOs inside and removing GMOs and toxins from

Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates and

our food supply. We believe that everyone has a

Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars, to simpler

right to know what’s in their food and to choose

ingredients.”

foods that are proven safe for people, their families

Hershey’s confirmed that as part of its

and the environment. GMO Inside provides the

commitment to simpler ingredients, its

information for a growing community of people

two iconic products will be non-GMO

from all walks of life to make informed decisions

by the end of the year.

around genetically engineered foods. Join the

Green America Food Campaigns

campaign at www.gmoinside.org, and take part in

Director Nicole McCann stated, “We

the GMO Inside community on Facebook and Twitter.

congratulate Hershey’s on this important move and great first step. As one of the leading chocolate companies in the U.S.,

Article courtesy of Green America, the nation’s leading green economy organization, www.greenamerica.org.

this commitment will help move the rest of the companies in this sector. Hershey’s joins General Mills, Unilever, Post Foods and other leading companies in responding to consumer demand to make at least some of its products non-GMO.” Two years ago, in February 2013, GMO Inside began calling on consumers to put pressure on Hershey’s (as well Mars) to make its products without GMOs due to concerns over the environmental and health impacts of GMOs (http://gmoinside. org/hershey-mars/). In response, thousands of consumers

Restore a more Youthful, Alert, and Healthy look to your Eyes

emailed the company, urging it to remove GMOs. In December 2014, when Hershey’s announced it was exploring transitioning away from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), GMO Inside mobilized consumers to call the company to urge it not to use any other form of GMO sugar, such as from GMO sugar beets (http://greenam.org/1Bfmbre), and then again in February 2015 called on consumers to post on the company’s Facebook page on Valentine’s Day (http://gmoinside.

Call 910.484.2284

org/hersheys-show-us-love-organic-sugar/).

“Hershey’s needs to take the next step and go non-GMO

or visit our website at

with all of its chocolates and get third-party verification for

www.CapeFearEye.com

non-GMO ingredients. This includes sourcing milk from cows

to Learn More

not fed GMOs and agreeing to prohibit any synthetic biology ingredients, starting with vanilla,” stated John Roulac, co-

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meatless meals

By Sueson Vess

Maybe you have decided to eat less meat for Lent or a personal health decision. Yes, eating less animal protein can have an impact on the world, but closer to home it can save money and reduce time in the kitchen and calories on your plate when thoughtfully planned. Meal planning plays an important role in better eating. It’s hard to come home after a long day and determine the answer to the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” Having a written plan and shopping with a grocery list are important steps toward reaching this goal and to avoiding expensive and less nutritious prepared foods. Here are some simple meals that are easy on the budget; suitable for lunch or dinner and are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and nutrient-dense.

CHICKPEA STEW SERVES 4, may be doubled and freezes well Serve with or without rice. Pump up the flavor, nutrition and color with the addition of stir-fried greens like kale, Swiss chard, spinach or okra (roasted and sliced) and serve with or on top.

2-3 teaspoons olive or coconut oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon cumin seed (whole) 4 cloves - ground or crushed (if whole, remove before serving as they are spicy; substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves) 1 stick cinnamon (or 1/2 teaspoon ground) 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 cup crushed tomato (fresh, chopped tomatoes when available or canned, may be more than 1 cup, as this is a forgiving recipe) 2 cups cooked chickpeas (can use canned; drain and rinse) To serve (optional): Lemon or lime and chopped fresh cilantro 1. In large skillet or 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add all spices; stir so spices are covered in oil and cook for another minute.

2. Add tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add chick peas and 1-1/2 cups water and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with sliced lemon or lime and chopped cilantro if desired.

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LEMONY LENTILS SERVES 2, may double or triple 2 teaspoons coconut oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional) Optional: 1 cup greens, peas and/or squash 1/2 cup yellow or red lentils (rinsed) 1 cup water or broth (adjust the water depending on desired consistency) 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice Sea salt to taste 1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over a medium temperature. Add cumin, turmeric and chili powder; add optional vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes.

2. Add rinsed lentils and stir mixture so that lentils get coated with oil and mixed with spices (and vegetables). Add water and salt. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until lentils are cooked al dente. Add lemon juice at the end. Taste and adjust seasoning.

May serve with brown rice or enjoy as a stew. Also good as a filling for stuffed baked sweet potatoes LENTIL SALAD This is my new go-to dish to bring to parties and pot lucks.

I’m always asked for the recipe. The combination of protein and fiber-rich lentils combined with antioxidant-rich vegetables makes this a perfect main course salad free of allergens and full

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NUTRITION of flavor. There is no limit to the variety of vegetables that can be added, including leftover raw or cooked veggies.

SERVES: 8 1 pound green or brown lentils 1 jar roasted peppers, preferably organic, chopped (or 1 homemade roasted pepper) 1 bunch kale, mustard greens or spinach or other available greens, (rib removed from kale), sliced into thin ribbons 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1-2 cups raw vegetable of choice; may use shredded carrots, corn, sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes), small zucchini or yellow squash (small dice), sliced fennel, jicama or celery 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Dressing: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar or white balsamic 1/4 cup olive oil Optional: Top with diced avocado.

1. Cook lentils al dente in plenty of salted water. Read package directions and reduce cooking time, testing for desired doneness often. This is not meant to be mushy like lentil soup.

Typically this takes about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and run cold water over lentils to stop the cooking. Place cooked, well-drained lentils in a large bowl.

2. Make dressing. Whisk together mustard and vinegar in a medium bowl; drizzle in olive oil while continuing to whisk.

3. Add roasted peppers, kale or other green, onions, other veggies and tomatoes; pour in dressing and gently mix.

Top with cilantro and diced avocado if using. Taste and adjust seasoning. This flavorful salad needs very little salt. Serve cold or room temperature.

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BLACK BEAN – WILD RICE VEGETARIAN CHILI Serves 8-10 1 cup wild rice, rinsed and cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons olive, grapeseed or coconut oil 1 large red onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 4-ounce can tomato paste 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups low-salt vegetable broth 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Fresh ground pepper Optional: Nondairy sour cream or yogurt 1. In a large skillet, heat oil, then sauté onions, celery and carrots over medium-high heat until soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir well.

2. Add beans, vegetable broth and seasonings.

3. Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Sueson Vess is a professional chef, author/food writer and educator helping people eat healthier, especially those with celiac disease, autism spectrum disorders and others with chronic illnesses. Special Eats provides catering services, educational presentations and monthly cooking classes at FirstHealth Fitness Center. Sueson’s cookbooks include “Special Eats: Simple Delicious Solutions for Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking,” now in its 6th edition, and “Living Without Magazine’s Best Gluten-Free Cookbook." www.specialeats.com; 800-981-5029; Facebook page: Special Eats. Sueson’s homemade bone broth is available at Nature’s Own, Southern Pines.

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tapping into the rising interest in homebrewing and craft beer

By Karen Gilchrist This year, as St. Patrick’s Day approaches and anticipation

and businesses that serve craft beer is one of passion and

builds around reaching for that green beer – don’t. Just don’t.

community. Many brewmasters started with homebrewing,

Instead, take advantage of the bounty stemming from an

sharing their love of craft beer with friends and former co-

exploding interest in craft beer and treat yourself to a visit to

workers, some having served together during their time in the

one of the several craft breweries or establishments that carry

military. Each brewery features a selection of “flagship” beers

craft beer in the Sandhills region – or explore the possibility of

and seasonal brews and offers a taproom or restaurant setting

brewing your own!

to sample and savor their creations. And just recently, Railhouse

According to the Brewers Association, a craft brewery

Brewery of Aberdeen and Southern Pines Brewing Co., both

is defined as a small, independent and traditional operation

veteran-owned, and both located along the same train tracks,

producing less than 2 million barrels per year.

teamed up to brew a Black IPA called “The Ties that Bind,”

Just eight craft breweries existed in the United States in 1980, and in 2013, they numbered over 2000.1 The Institute for Food Technologists, citing statistics from Mintel Market Research, highlights the increased growth in the craft beer market. Between 2007 and 2012, sales of craft beer almost doubled, from $5.7 billion in 2007 to $12 billion in 2012, and are predicted to grow to $18 billion by 2017. Furthermore, the research indicates “that 50% of overall craft beer drinkers express interest in locally made beer, and 25% are interested in purchasing craft beer where it was brewed.”2 And Sandhills beer lovers are very lucky when it comes to locally made beer and drinking it at the source, with six craft breweries in the immediate region.

A common thread that runs through the background stories of area craft breweries 10

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which will be available at both locations when finished.

Gerry Bateman and Brandi Underwood, co-owners of Southern Pines Growler Co., recognized the opportunity to fill the “the decided lack of availability for craft beer” outside restaurant settings.

Bateman explained that many craft breweries don’t bottle or can their beer, and so have no way to offer it to consumers other than in restaurants. Originally selling draft only in carryout growlers when it opened in December 2013, Southern Pines Growler Co. now sells craft beer in bottles from small breweries across the country and

CRAFT BREWERIES

SERVING CRAFT BEER

DirtBag Ales 3623 Legion Rd, Hope Mills 910.426.2537 dirtbagales.com

Blue Horse Market 3196 Vass-Carthage Rd. Carthage 910.949.2996 bluehorsemarket.com

Huske Hardware 405 Hay St., Fayetteville 910.437.9905 huskehardware.com

Bob & Sheree's Beer & Wine 2828 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville. 910.485.4700

constantly rotates its 30 taps, bringing in new things. It sells more growlers than bottled beer. As Brandi noted, “Draft beer just tastes better.”

“It’s fresher,” said Bateman. “It’s not pasteurized and offers an amazing quality and variety so people can experiment. You don’t have just ‘one’ beer.”

The greater interest in craft beer has created a demand for greater knowledge as well. Southern Pines Brewing Co. is offering a Beer 101, “breaking down brew basics,” on Weds., March 11, and Southern Pines Growler Co. is hosting its Beginner’s Brew School on Sat., March 7.

“The first class met with such positive response,” said Bateman. “We go through the complete process so that you understand the equipment, processing, cleanliness, changing and adding flavors.” Underwood and Bateman carry a complete selection of homebrewing supplies, from grains and yeasts, to bottles and gauges. They also offer a starter kit. “It can be as simple or as complicated as you like,” Bateman said.

So with all the options and opportunities to expand

your taste experiences, still planning on heading out for that green beer? We didn’t think so. Sláinte!

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@ sandhillsnaturally.com. 1http://allaboutbeer.com/article/power-to-thepeople/; 2www.ift.org/Food-Technology/Daily-News/2013/January/25/Craft-beerspopularity-doubles-in-the-US.aspx.

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diabetes and your eyes

By Corinthia Worrell, COT

What is diabetes? Diabetes is basically too much sugar or “glucose” in the blood. Sugar comes from the food we eat and is used by the body for energy. Insulin (a hormone) is made in the pancreas. Diabetes occurs when your body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, or the insulin produced has a reduced effect. Insulin regulates the way your body uses the food you have eaten.

Type 1 Diabetes – Children who are diagnosed with diabetes are usually type 1, and it most commonly occurs before the age of 30. With type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to make enough insulin; therefore, type 1 diabetes is primarily controlled by insulin injections.

Type 2 Diabetes – Type 2 diabetes commonly occurs after the age of 40; however, recently more children are being diagnosed with type 2. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas still makes some insulin, but the insulin is either too little or the body does not use it appropriately. Although diabetes can be related to genetics and environmental, diabetes has also been linked to being overweight and a lack of exercise.

Appropriate treatment for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes is important in order to avoid problems in the eyes, brain, heart, kidneys, feet and nerves. Eating healthy and regular exercise are key. Daily blood sugar checks will let you

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know if your daily treatment plan is working.

HOW DOES DIABETES AFFECT THE EYES? High blood sugar (glucose) increases the risk of eye problems from diabetes. High blood sugar levels can cause the lens of the eye to swell, which could cause temporary blurred vision, but blurred vision could also be a symptom of a more serious eye problem such as cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20-74. The longer you have diabetes, the greater the risk for developing an eye problem. Diabetes affects the tiny blood vessels of your eye, and if they become blocked or leak, then the retina, and possibly your vision, could be affected.

You can reduce your risk of eye problems by • Controlling your blood sugar (glucose) levels • Controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol • Eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight and quitting smoking • Regular eye examinations • Regular physical examinations TYPES OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY Background Retinopathy: This is the most common type of diabetic retinopathy, and many people who have had diabetes for some time will have this early type. The blood vessels are only mildly affected. Blood vessels in the retina may bulge slightly or may leak blood or fluid, but as long as the macula (central vision) is not affected, vision is normal and you will not be aware that anything is wrong.

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: If diabetic retinopathy progresses, it can cause the blood vessels in the retina to become blocked. These blockages, when affecting a significant part of the retina, can result in areas of the retina becoming starved of oxygen. If this happens, your eye is stimulated into growing new vessels called neovascularization.

These new vessels are very fragile and weak and grow in the

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wrong place; as a result, these blood vessels can bleed very easily, which might result in large hemorrhages over the surface of the retina or into the vitreous gel. Extensive hemorrhages can lead to scar tissue forming, which pulls and distorts the retina and can result in retinal detachment with the risk of loss of sight.

Diabetic Maculopathy: Diabetic maculopathy affects the macula and your central vision is affected; however, peripheral vision remains intact.

TREATMENT FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (LASERS) Most sight-threatening problems caused by diabetic retinopathy can be managed by laser treatment if detected early enough.

Localized laser treatment – When individual vessels or small groups of vessels are leaking, the laser can seal them, stop the bleeding and help reduce the swelling of the retina.

Pan-retinal laser treatment – This approach treats large areas of the “peripheral retina,” which stops the retina from producing the growth factors that stimulate new blood vessel growth. If successful, new vessels shrink and will disappear over a few months.

*Often with diabetic retinopathy, there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease, nor is there pain. Be sure to have a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year.

Contact your doctor if the following occurs • Black spots in your vision • Flashes of light • Holes in your vision • Blurred vision Most sight loss due to diabetes is preventable if treatment is given early. The earlier the treatment, the more effective it is.

Remember, early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy is vital!

• Have annual diabetic eye screenings.

• Don’t wait to see the doctor if your vision is deteriorating.

• Speak to your family care provider if you notice changes in your health and vision.

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

• Control of sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol reduces the risk of diabetes.

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it's allergy season!

HOW ESSENTIAL OILS CAN HELP

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the oils along their spine and rub into their backs.

are buzzing, the birds are singing and

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I was first introduced to oil pulling

it!

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peppermint, lavender), rub on their feet

first thing in the morning to pull out

morning and night. You can also drop

all the toxins in your mouth that have

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WELLNESS accumulated while you were sleeping. Ideally, it is best to do oil

Additional benefits you will see from oil pulling with regular

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my mouth for a good period of time and don't mind the taste

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the coconut oil and swish in my mouth at least 5-10 minutes on

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dreaming of solar in the sandhills SANDHILLS CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT TO BE HELD MARCH 14

By Denise Bruce Last night I was talking to my spouse about my pie-in-the-

The half-day event aims to raise awareness about clean energy

sky goal to find a solar installer located in the Sandhills region. I

available in the Sandhills now. In addition to the Solarize

have looked all over, but each search and each phone call led

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again. My dear man looked at me in disbelief and quietly

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and installs solar panels for a company based in Garner, N.C. I introduced myself and told Joe that I was searching out solar installers to help the hundreds of Sandhills area residents who are interested in putting up solar panels and turning their homes and small farms energy independent.

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is your car environmentally friendly?

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gardening with children

by E. Vinje

Children love to play in the dirt. They like to search for earthworms and bugs. They like to create things. They like destroying things just as much. Watering plants, and anything else, brings great joy. Our little ones want to be part of the household and do some of the same things as mom and dad. Why not involve them in the garden?

Gardening with kids can be anything from planting seeds inside on a windowsill, to caring for houseplants, to helping design and maintain a full-fledged garden. Big or small, growing projects teach kids to nurture seeds and plants — and thus themselves — and responsibility. They gain self-esteem and a deeper connection to the natural world. By prepping soil, sowing seeds and watching seedlings sprout, kids get important lessons in science and the environment without even knowing it. They might even want to eat the vegetables they tended to.

Creating a Garden: Getting young ones involved in the garden design process gives them a sense of ownership. Depending on the age of the children, they may simply be playing in the garden or maintaining their plot pretty much on their own.

Give children as much leeway as possible, depending on their age and maturity. Older kids can create a budget for the garden (based on an amount of money you’ve decided on) and plan when and where to plant what. Younger children will be happy picking one or two plants to add to the family garden.

Preparing the Soil: Now’s the time to talk to your child about what makes a good garden spot. Look for a place with plenty of sun and easy access to water. If you don’t already have great soil — and most of us don’t — you’ll need to do a little amending before planting.

Some children will love digging (tilling) the soil and adding compost. During the “dirt party,” they can look for earthworms (a good indicator of healthy soil) or other bugs. Explain how plants need food and water — just like we do — and that healthy soil will provide that for them.

If you decide to grow your own seeds indoors, get started about 6-8 weeks before you plan to move them out to the garden.

Choosing Plants: Choose seeds that mature quickly and provide a quick reward. It can be frustrating for kids to sow seeds and then have to wait weeks to see the plant. Broccoli, carrots, lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes and zucchini are good vegetable choices.

Children like extremes such as huge sunflowers and tiny cherry tomatoes. Or pick things they know in colors they won’t expect, such as purple carrots, rainbow chard or striped beets. Check out the article "Gardening Fun for Kids" (http://coopext.colostate. edu/4dmg/Children/fun.htm) for a list of several other garden favorites that are available in unusual colors or sizes.

Most importantly, let kids have a say in what grows in the

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garden. They’ll love picking out seed packets or starter plants. Discuss how to choose plants that are most likely to survive and thrive in your neck of the woods.

Theme Gardens: Your child’s garden doesn’t need to be in straight rows and contain only vegetables. If a love of gardening is what you are trying to instill, try a fun theme garden.

Growing a sunflower house for your kids makes a great hideout or quiet place to read a book.

Surprise your little gardener by planting a quick-growing plant, such as radishes or clover, in the shape of his or her initials or name.

A party garden, full of popcorn, peanuts and watermelon, will be as fun to grow as it is to eat.

If your child is lured in by the strange and weird, plant an odd behavior garden. These plants will curl up, spew seeds and even produce a mini-fireball.

Animal lovers might enjoy planting catnip for the family kitty, or flowers that attract butterflies. Rabbit lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is the perfect crop for the owner of a bunny, and an earthworm farm is fun to play with and provides nutrient-rich worm castings.

Tips: Invest in some kid-sized gardening tools. Tools made for adults are too big for little hands and can be frustrating to use. Be sure to get well-made tools as cheap, plastic ones usually don’t work very well and will break easily. Or raid your kitchen for heavy spoons and measuring cups to be used as scoops.

Grow organically. Your little ones will have their hands all over the plants and dirt. And what starts out on their hands ends up in the mouths, eyes and noses. Avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides will not only be healthier for the garden and the environment, it will be much better for your kids. Visit the Organic Gardening Guru (http://www.planetnatural.com/organic-gardeningguru/) to learn all there is to know about growing organically.

When giving your children their own garden, start small. Use a yardstick to measure off a manageable plot of land. You can always enlarge their space the following year, or even during the growing season.

Create a garden chart to hang in the house. Kids can cross off (or get a gold star for) every task they complete — from sowing seeds, to watering, to weeding.

Know that you will probably being doing a lot of the work, especially the more monotonous chores like daily watering and weeding. Make the garden a place you want to be in and a size you can enjoy.

Writen by E. Vinje and reprinted courtesy of Planet Natural.

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southern pines yoga company PRACTICING THE PURE LIFE IN THE PINES

by Karen Gilchrist

A student of yoga who has been practicing for many years, Michelle Kaiser, owner of and instructor at Southern Pines Yoga Co., located at 169 Beverly Lane in the Shops of Southern Pines, recalls the first yoga class she took as a student in junior high school, listening to “Cecelia” by Simon and Garfunkel.

Fast forward to October 2011, when Kaiser acquired Southern Pines Yoga Co., formerly Hot and Healthy Yoga, located in Olmstead Village.

“We were there for a month,” Kaiser says, “and we moved over by the Fresh Market in November, with our grand opening on Veterans Day and a yoga mala [as a fundraiser and to raise awareness] for Wounded Warrior Project. The very first class we held was an Aquarian Sadhana (a two-and-one-half hour spiritual practice before sunrise) at 4:30 a.m. It was powerful.

It was a beautiful beginning.”

According to the Southern Pines Yoga Co. website, the studio “space is devoted to help facilitate growth and transformation in our community,” supporting the idea of living yoga off the mat and taking it into the world. Kaiser explains that “doing that fundraiser for Wounded Warrior wasn’t just about what we did on the mat, but also Michelle Kaiser about building up the community and serving the wider community and making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or stage in life. At Southern Pines Yoga Co., all are welcome.”

Kaiser describes the studio as having “a life of its own. It’s been completely organic and has a heartbeat all of its own, and by just allowing it to unfold, I think, has been what has made it sustainable and I personally feel a success, an asset to the community.” The studio’s evolution, Kaiser believes, partly lies in her approach and expectations. “I have found that rather than trying to micromanage, let people share the gifts they have to

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share, listen to the students’ desires and just kind of be aware of what’s percolating underneath the surface that might just need a little prodding to come forth.”

The studio offers a wide variety of classes suited to every level of practice experience, including prenatal, gentle, gentle flow, flow, power vinyasa, foundations, hot stationary, classic hatha, yin, yoga for healthy aging, restorative and meditation classes. Kaiser is also certified to teach Yoga Warrior sessions (specifically helps individuals with PTSD, COSR and TBI) and received her certificate from Duke Integrative Medicine in Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors and certification through Silver Age Yoga. Detailed class descriptions and the studio schedule are available on the website.

“We are committed to meeting you where you are and taking you forward to where and who you want to be,” says Kaiser. “Our teachers are the physical embodiment of the Southern Pines Yoga Co. spirit, selected for their knowledge, experience and ability to safely guide others in their practice.

There is great diversity amongst the instructors. They are seasoned and absolutely passionate about what they offer.

Everyone brings a different flavor, and when all of the instructors come together, it’s like this beautiful blending. We

Southern Pines Yoga Co.'s annual Yoga Mala has raised over $32,000 for Wounded Warrior Project.

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respect one another. The thing that we all have in common is the love of yoga.”

Additionally, the studio hosts special events, including past yoga workshops with Lisa Lofthouse of Breathing Space, Sage Rountree of Carrboro Yoga Co. and Amy Hilton of Yoga with Amy, as well as kirtan with We Are the Birds, quartz crystal singing bowls meditation and handpan music with Jeremy Arndt. In-house workshops led by individual and teams of instructors include the Happiness Yoga Project, the Alexander Technique, the Science of Yoga, Myths of the Asanas, Asana Alignment, Thai Yoga Bodywork Massage and Compassionate Yoga Mini Retreats, to name just a few.

“We will continue to offer workshops addressing what people desire, and we’re always open to suggestions. I encourage people to let me know,” Kaiser says.

At the heart of the studio is service to the community.

The annual yoga mala has raised more than $32,000 over a three-year period, and a Wednesday night donation-based meditation class has collected over $500 in the last quarter for the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care.

“Truly, it is about the service. We have a service heart – my family has supported this whole venture. Having been a military family, we understand that we’re supposed to serve

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one another.

“I would love for people to give us an opportunity, to come in and just experience our studio. I always find it fascinating that, when people come in, a comment that seems to always come off people’s lips is ‘This space feels so good.

There’s something really special about it.’ And it’s very simple. I like people to think of it as a sanctuary. You can come into the space. It’s a safe place to simply be, to let your cares slip away for a period of time and give yourself an opportunity to take care of you so that you can be your best you. When you are ready, you will find us.”

Southern Pines Yoga Co. is open seven days a week, except for specific holidays, and offers special rates for firsttime locals, students and military, as well as class packages that never expire. For more information, visit the website at www. southernpinesyoga.com, email contact@southernpinesyoga. com, or call 910.246.0065 or 910.639.1089.

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@sandhillsnaturally.com.

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By Karen Gilchrist

John Burroughs, 19th-century American naturalist and

you have natural

nature essayist, once said, “I go to nature to be soothed and

environments like

healed, and to have my senses put in order.” And studies

greenways, and

repeatedly suggest that getting out in nature is indeed good

then there’s other

for us, providing exposure to the all-important vitamin D,

opportunities for

improving the quality of sleep and giving us a break from the

family enjoyment.”

seemingly non-stop exposure to electronics, allowing us to

At the center of

interact with other people and our pets, as well as engage in

the park, surrounded

physical activity.

by woodlands that include longleaf and loblolly pine, oak

Residents in the Sandhills region are blessed to live in

and hickory trees, is a 95-acre lake that once provided the

an area offering a variety of natural outdoor recreational

water supply for the town, created by the construction in

opportunities, some a short drive from home, and others, like

1926 of an earthen dam 530 feet long, 25 feet high and 20

Reservoir Park – just five minutes from the center of downtown Southern Pines.

Located off Central Drive (NC Hwy 22) in Moore County and abutting Sandhills

“It's the heart of our greenway system. We have 11 miles of greenway, and a lot of it can be reached from Reservoir Park.”

Community College, two golf

feet wide across Mill Creek. The 2.1-mile Reservoir Park Trail, suitable for biking, walking and running, circles the lake and features boardwalks and piers over the water. Signs along the trail identify plant and tree

courses and several residential

specimens in the park. Among

communities, the 165-acre Reservoir Park, established in

the many lake activities visitors enjoy are lakeside and pier

1986, blends nature with recreational activities and attracts

fishing, canoeing and kayaking — or just sitting on one of the

over 200,000 visitors a year.

observation benches and taking in the sights and sounds of

“It’s one of our largest and most-used parks,” says Robert Reeve, Director of Recreation and Parks for the Town of Southern Pines. “It’s more of a passive park, where

nature. Birdwatchers will find a variety of species in the trees — and on the water.

The park also offers picnicking, disc golf, open play areas and plenty of opportunities to encourage physical activity, though swimming and wading are not allowed.

“We have several fitness stations on the trail,” Reeve says. “And it’s [the park] the heart of our greenway system. We have 11 miles of greenway, and a lot of it can be reached from Reservoir Park. You can access it from the parking lot, and residential areas have access to the greenway system as well.” Another proposed trail will add 2.2 more miles to the greenway system.

Reeve stresses that there’s a lot to do at Reservoir Park as far as nice family and leisure time. Two picnic shelters, complete

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with outdoor grills and tables, are located near the parking lot, restrooms and trailhead and are available to reserve at a minimal cost to residents of Southern Pines. Disc golf, fishing, walking or biking are free of charge, though a state-issued fishing license is required to fish the lake. Pets on leashes are welcome, and to preserve the quiet and pristine nature of the park, gasoline boat engines and alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited. The park is open 365 days a year, dawn to dusk, and is handicap accessible. Should it be needed, an emergency phone is available.

“It’s a great place for anyone to enjoy the outdoors,” Reeve says. And as we continue to learn, the outdoors is good for us.

For more information, call 910.692.2463 or visit www.southernpines.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Reservoir-Park-6.

Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime resident of Southern Pines. You can reach her at karen@ sandhillsnaturally.com. Sources: “Why Getting Outside is So Good for You: Are You Nature-Deprived?” by Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, www. sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles. asp?id=1680&page=1

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resource guide ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic Offering affordable spay and neuter for the Sandhills area. Call for an appointment, 910.692.3499 (FIXX), 5071 US Hwy 31, Vass. Donate at www.companionanimalclinic.org CHILDREN & EDUCATION The Griffin Academy: A Montessori Learning Experience, 488-B Commerce Dr., Sanford. 919.499.1032, www.thegriffinacademy.org CHIROPRACTIC CARE Call Sandhills Naturally to list your business here. 910.551.2883 www.sandhillsnaturally.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 Joy Crowe, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils.

IPC# 1318413. 910.551.2883, www.mydoterra.com/sandhillsnc Kelli Edwards, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils. IPC#446470.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOUSEHOLD GOODS Green Goods - Recycled, Repurposed and Organic Goods 220 NW Broad St., Southern Pines.

910.692.5211, www.greengoodsshop.com FINANCIAL SERVICES Lisa Whalen, CLTC, Thrivent Financial Associate. Connecting faith and finances for good. Named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute. 919.708.5031, lisa.whalen@thrivent.com EVENT PLANNING Indigo Earth Events, LLC - Party Sustainably! Offering "green" event styling, custom decor, rentals for weddings/social/corporate events.

By appointment, 910.638-8322, indigoearthevents@icloud.com. www. facebook.com/indigoearthevents EYE HEALTH Cape Fear Eye Associates offers complete eye and vision care — from children’s eye exams and pediatric eye muscle surgery to cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and LASIK. 1726 Metro Medical Drive, Fayetteville. 910.484.2284 or 800.829.2284, www.capefeareye.com HEALTH & FITNESS First Health Fitness, 170 Memorial Dr., 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 Living Balance Studios, Offering Yoga, Pilates, PiYo, Yoga Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage. 201 S. McPherson Church Rd., Ste. 225, Fayetteville. 434.409.6415,

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www.livingbalancestudiosnc.com, yogangie@hotmail.com, www.facebook.com/livingbalancestudiosnc GARDENING TarheelFertilizer.com Independent Dealer for AGGRAND all natural & organic fertilizer products.

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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., Ste. 110, Fayetteville. 910.864.6257, guidingwellness@yahoo.com Lotus Holistic Health, Alicia Agard, Ph.D, DN, CCN. Digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, female conditions total body detox, nutrition, difficult-toresolve conditions. 2504 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 919.426.7787, www.lotusholistichealth.org MASSAGE THERAPISTS Michael Edwards, Intuitive Energetic Healer at Deeproots Bodywork, 5004 Spruce Dr., Fayetteville. 910.644.5181 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

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resource guide 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 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 NATURAL SKINCARE Rebecca Vrendenburg, Independent Representative, Arbonne. Offering inner and outer health and beauty products based on botanical principals.

910-964-5294, lee.becca21@gmail.com, www.myarbonne.com Call Sandhills Naturally to list your business here. 910.551.2883 PRODUCE DELIVERY Sandhills Farm to Table. Eat fresh, locally grown produce. Now taking subscriptions for spring co-op boxes. 910.722.1623, info@sandhillsfarm2table.com, www.sandhillsfarm2table.com

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continued RESTAURANTS Sherefe, serving healthy cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, focusing on authentic, fresh, local and sustainable food. 114 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville.

910.630.3040, www.sherefe.net .

SPIRITUALITY Center for Spiritual Living Fayetteville Teaching Chapter, offering spiritual enrichment and development classes, workshops, Wisdom Wednesday services and more. Fayetteville. 910.644.6608, www.cslfayettevilletc.org SUSTAINABLE LIVING Sustainable Sandhills is a nonprofit on a mission to preserve the environment of the Sandhills through education, demonstration and collaboration through four core program areas: Clean Air, Clean Water, Green Schools, Green Business.

351 Wagoner Drive, 2nd Floor, Suite 332334, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

910.484.9098, info@sustainablesandhills. org, www.sustainablesandhills.org VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS Whole-food based nutrition, through Juice Plus+, including juice powder concentrates from 25 different fruits, vegetables and grains. And grow your own good health with the Tower Garden! www.jcrowe.juiceplus.com and jcrowe.towergarden.com YOGA STUDIOS Embrace Yoga Studio, 145 Franklin St., Fayetteville. 910.705.8020, www.embraceyogastudio.com Southern Pines Yoga Company, 169 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines.

910.246-0054, 639.1089, 910. contact@southernpinesyoga.com www.southernpinesyoga.com

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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.

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CALENDAR

calendar of events • march

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SUNDAY Three Mile History Hike, 2 p.m.

During this program, we will be walking 3 miles exploring the historical farm building not yet open to the public.

Please be prepared with proper shoes and drinking water. Carvers Creek State Park, 910.436.4681, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake.

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THURSDAY Sustainable Sandhills membership appreciation event and film screening, 5:30-8 p.m. Sustainable Sandhills will be hosting a panel of Bee Experts and Farmers along with a free screening of Vanishing of the Bees. Brian Smith from Marquis Market will create enticing cocktails with Covington Vodka and local honey. Marquis Market, 116 Person St., Fayetteville.

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SATURDAY 2015 Sandhills Clean Energy Summit, New Century International Elementary School, 7465 Century Circle, Fayetteville. 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hosted

by Sustainable Sandhills and Cumberland County Progressives. Open to the public, residents, students and professionals interested in Solar Energy and Green Technology. R Burger Food Truck onsite, free childcare available. Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person. Full panel details & Clean Energy DIY Competition info on www.sustainablesandhills.org Volunteer Bike Trail Workday at Raven Rock State Park. On Saturday, March 14, we will be holding a volunteer trail work day for the mountain bike trails from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This activity is suitable for adults and children above 12 years of age. All volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal adult guardian present. Bring work gloves, water and snacks. If you have any questions, please contact the park office 26

at 910-893-4888 or raven.rock@ncparks. gov. Meet at: Picnic Shelter Shamrock 'N' Roll Road Race - 1 Mile, 5K and 10K races. Registrations accepted Friday, March 13, 6-8 p.m.@ Dick’s Sporting Goods, Aberdeen. www.shamrocknrollrace.com/

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SUNDAY All American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half Marathon.

The City of Fayetteville and Fort Bragg invite you to come and be a part of the All American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half-Marathon. The race will begin at 7 a.m. in downtown Fayetteville at Festival Park and finish at Fort Bragg's Main Post Parade Field. Registration is currently open, and more information can be found by visiting www. fortbraggmwr.com/allamericanmarathon/

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THURSDAY You Are What You Eat: Come hear the remarkable story of how a local Sanford man lost 130 lbs in a year and a half without fads, gimmicks or diets. This entertaining and informative presentation will open your eyes to the secret of eating healthier and losing weight.

Presented by Paul and Jennifer Decock Length: 75 min, Free. The Stevens Center 1576 Kelly Dr., Sanford.

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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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SATURDAY “A Foray For Frogs!”

2015 is the “Year of the Amphibian” in NC State Parks! Celebrate by joining us for a hike down to the creek to listen for calling frogs and toads. There

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are numerous citizen science projects in North Carolina that revolve around data collection on amphibians, so we will report what we hear calling and contribute to the greater understanding of these animals in our state. Families are welcome, but please leave your dogs at home for this program. Flashlights, close-toed shoes and bug spray are recommended. 7 p.m. at Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines.

910.692.2167 • ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS • Cape Fear River Trail Golf Cart Tours.

For seniors and persons with permanent limited physical abilities, interpretive golf cart tours along the Cape Fear River Trail are available for individuals or groups of up to five people. Riders must be able to grasp and hold safety handles.

Reservations are required. For more information, call 910.433.1547. Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville.

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 Wednesday Services, 6:30-8 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, Cliffdale Library, Fayetteville. 910.644.6608 Every Thursday, 9 a.m. Hike for Your Health at Raven Rock State Park. Must be able to hike 2 to 5 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly and include steps. Ages 12 and up. Please call 910.893.4888 to register.

Second Thursday of each month.

Naturalist Thursdays. Curious about nature? Increase your knowledge about a wide array of subjects during these

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calendar of events • march • ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS • ranger-led talks. Kids 12 and under who attend 4 or more different naturalist programs at any park will receive a “Junior Naturalist” award. Call to register. All ages; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Free. J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr, Fayetteville. 910.433.1579 Rockefeller House Tours: This month we will be continuing the Tours of the Rockefeller House on March 3 and 7 at 2 p.m. Staff will be leading a free historical tour through Mr. Rockefeller’s winter get-away. The park staff will be leading 10 people through at a time. You must sign up in advance for the tours.

If you need a ride to the Rockefeller House, you must attend the Tuesday tour.

Carvers Creek

State Park, 910.436.4681, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake.

Every Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. Free Wine Tasting, Elliotts Provision Company, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst. 910.255.0665.

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Southern Pines Farmers Market, The Armory Sports Complex, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., year round. 604 W. Morganton Rd., Southern Pines.

• FARMERS MARKETS • 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

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Sanford Farmer's Market, Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon, Depot Park, Sanford. All products locally grown or hand crafted!

919.343.8440

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.

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Murchison Road Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot at Bronco Square (across from Fayetteville State University), Fayetteville.

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