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When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety.

When great trees fall in forests, small things recoil into silence, their senses eroded beyond fear.

When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, sterile.

We breathe, briefly.

Our eyes, briefly, see with a hurtful clarity.

Our memory, suddenly sharpened, examines, gnaws on kind words unsaid, promised walks never taken.

Great souls die and our reality, bound to them, takes leave of us.

Our souls, dependent upon their nurture, now shrink, wizened.

Our minds, formed and informed by their radiance, fall away.

We are not so much maddened as reduced to the unutterable ignorance of dark, cold caves.

And when great souls die, after a period of peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration.

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Contents 16 WHAT TO DO AFTER 18 90 FOR AN ENCORE

17 ANGEL PETS EXPO

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ANNIVERSARY Reiki for Wellness at Levine Children’s Hospital Center

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TRANSFORM

The Raindrop Technique at Okra Yoga

22 HER SOUL IN BLOOM

Self-Care for All Stages of Life

24 PETER SAGAL ON

Running Toward Mindfulness

26 WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

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Lake Norman Spirit Fair at Davidson Ice House Restaurant

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he Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook will present the Lake Norman Spirit Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 9 at the historic Ice House Restaurant, in Davidson, an ideal setting for a gathering of spirits, energy healers, mystery, magic, and inspiring connections and friends. The event, hosted by the restaurant owner and outstanding chef Jenny Brulé, will feature the most senior experienced teachers, readers and healers that grace The Nook with their knowledge, skills and understanding of the precepts of the metaphysical world.

The event will bring together a beautiful and diverse community, expanding thoughts, insightful and enriching experiences and personal, spiritual evolution. Attendees can order the tasty morsels that the restaurant serves daily.

Brulé develops recipes for national and regional magazines including Cooking Light, Shape and Fitness, and is the on-air chef for Carolina’s largest NBC affiliate WCNC. She is also a regular on ABC Charleston and The Food Network. Having lunch at the Spirit Fair promises to be a perfect delight; built in 1922, the Ice House is a six-ton ice facility that served Davidson, Mooresville and Charlotte until the advent of refrigerators. And, yes, it is haunted!

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Climate Reality Project Partners With Renewable Energy Design Group for May Social Outing

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he next Climate Reality Project Charlotte Chapter social outing will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 21 at the Birdsong Brewing Co., in Charlotte. The organization will partner with the Renewable Energy Design Group for three rounds of Solar Energy Bar Trivia starting at 6 p.m., complete with prizes for the winners.

Along with being a fun, interactive learning experience on how we can all do our part in the transition to a low-carbon future, the event will offer information for those interested in renewable energy options for their homes.

Drinks will be available for purchase through the brewery and a food truck will be on site.

Free admittance. Location: 1016 N. Davidson St. For more information about the event or the organization, email CharlotteClimateRealityProject@gmail.com. Also visit RedGroupSolar.com. See ad, page 4.

Qigong Seminar at Empower Life Center

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amilo Sanchez, L. Ac, MAOM, licensed acupuncturist with a master’s degree in Oriental medicine, will lead a seminar on qigong energy healing techniques and strategies from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 11 at the Empower Life Center, in Pineville. Attendees will learn the practical and effective ways the modality can counteract stress and anxiety, two factors which have been demonstrated to be major contributors to many mental health problems and chronic health issues.

“In today’s fast-paced, electronically overstimulated and increasingly demanding environment, there’s an urgent need for natural and effective techniques and strategies for reducing stress,” cites Sanchez, an experienced practitioner and teacher of Chinese medicine, metabolic balance and integrated health, and a published author with expertise in qigong energy healing and mind-body wellness.

Cost: $145. Location: 14136 Lancaster Hwy. For more information or to register, call 704-5428088, email info@EmpowerLifeCenter.com or visit EmpowerLifeCenter.com. See ad, page 39.

NAWBO Charlotte Annual Awards Gala

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he National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Charlotte’s annual awards gala, starting at 6:30 p.m. on May 7 at the Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park Hotel, will celebrate the achievements of local women business owners in three separate categories this year. In addition to their annual Rising Star of the Year and Woman Business Owner of the Year Awards, Charlotte will also be the host to the second annual North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame.

This memorable event will celebrate and honor many inspiring women in our community.

Location: 5700 Westpark Dr. For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, visit nawbocharlotte.org/2019-nawbo-charlotte-gala-awards.

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Holistic Dental Centers Offers Myobrace System

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long with providing comprehensive holistic dental care for all ages beginning with infancy, Holistic Dental Centers, in Cornelius, North Carolina, offers myofunctional, pre-orthodontic treatment using the Myobrace System.

Since the ideal ages for this treatment of the underlying causes of crooked and crowded teeth can range between 6 to 12 years of age, Myobrace can be initiated early and many ailments can be addressed including those pertaining to jaw and facial development, sleep-disorders and mouth breathing, and myofunctional issues affecting development and function.

When proper growth and development can be guided and allowed to occur, many factors that affect tooth position and alignment can be corrected or prevented. Early detection and intervention can alleviate or avoid future orthodontics. The practice offers Myobrace treatment primarily for the overall health benefits that it can foster, and if maintained, can persist for life.

Holistic Dental Centers, led by Carl McMillan, DMD, and Luis I. Crespo, DDS, recognizes the effects that teeth and oral cavity have on the entire body. Efforts, besides using bio-compatible materials, can help identify the underlying causes to potential dental ailments. Patients are educated so they understand what ailments they have, goals for their overall health, and how they can be thoroughly informed when making treatment decisions.

Location: 20905 Torrence Chapel Rd., Ste. 201. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-7653150, email HolisticDentalCenters2@ gmail.com or visit SmilesRaleigh.com.

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As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some: beekeeping. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective offers beekeeping training, including bees and equipment and ongoing mentoring, for displaced coal miners and low-income residents of mining towns; so far, about 35 people are participating. Landowners are donating property for the beehives, which will be maintained without pesticides or antibiotics. Honey from a single hive can bring in about $750 a season, or $15,000 per 20, and additional money can be made selling the beeswax for candles and lip balm. The beekeeping collective is part of Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit formed in 2016 with a $7.5 million lawsuit settlement from coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources for violations of the Clean Water Act. The money has been used to fund environmental restoration projects and to develop sustainable economic opportunities in the coal mining communities of West Virginia.

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Washington is poised to become the first state to make it legal to compost human remains. A bill allowing for the process, called natural organic reduction, as well as another called water cremation, has passed the state senate and is making its way to the house for a vote. Human composting involves placing a body in a tubular vessel and covering it with natural materials like wood chips and straw. Over several weeks, microbial activity breaks down the body into about a cubic yard of soil. Recompose, a company that wants to offer the practice as an alternative to traditional methods, worked with Washington State University to test its safety for environmental and human health. Six people donated their bodies for the study. The method alleviates much of the carbon footprint associated with both cremation and traditional casket burial.

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The hundreds of nuclear bombs detonated on a remote Nevada test site during the Cold War produced radioactive fallout that led indirectly to the deaths of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans, concludes a recent study by economist Keith Meyers, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark.

Meyers conducted the research for his doctoral dissertation while attending the University of Arizona. By combining National Cancer Institute data measuring the radioactive element Iodine-131 in local cow milk with county-by-county mortality data, he found heightened death rates in the Midwest and Northeast between 1951 and 1973. The finding suggests that airborne radiation contaminated pastures that, in turn, made milk radioactive and led to the human ingestion of slow-acting, but fatal radioactive isotopes. In comparison, an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 people in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki died directly from the atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.

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Getting the Right Amount of Exercise Similar to dietary choices, there are no hard and fast rules for healthy exercise, but the guidelines given by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in their Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is a good start. They recently released the second edition and there is a synopsis by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) at jamanetwork. com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2712935.

The recommended amount of aerobic exercise depends on the intensity of the workout; whether it’s moderate or vigorous. The JAMA synopsis describes moderate aerobics as brisk walking and vigorous as running or jogging. Three options for aerobic exercise per week are 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise; 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise; or the equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous intensity.

With a roughly two-to-one ratio of moderate to vigorous, if we choose the third option, such as 30 minutes of intense biking and a 90-minute fast-paced neighborhood walk, that meets the requirements for one week.

Exercising our muscles is also important. The JAMA synopsis summarizes that we need exercises that involve all major muscle groups; the exercise interval must be at least two days each week; and the intensity level should be at least moderate.

If we don’t belong to a gym or have home fitness equipment, here are some local options.

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Membership warehouses: take a shopping cart around the entire perimeter of the store.

Greenways: walk or bike one of the many greenways in the Charlotte region.

Mountains: enjoy an afternoon outing of cardio hiking near Charlotte at Crowders Mountain; check out the famous bridge at Grandfather Mountain; or reach the highest peak east of the Mississippi River while still enjoying a moderate hike at Mount Mitchell.

Dr. Michael Smith, a Naturopathic Physician, is the founder of Carolinas Natural Health Center, located at 1114 Sam Newell Rd., Ste. A, in Matthews. For more information, call 704-7084404 or visit CarolinasNaturalHealth.com.

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Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology.

The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.

Dancing Prevents Senior Decline Japanese researchers interviewed 1,003 Tokyo women over 70 years old about which of 16 types of exercise they did, including dancing, calisthenics, jogging, golf, ball games, hiking, yoga, bicycling and tai chi. In eight years of follow-up, those that danced were 73 percent less likely to be classified as impaired in any of the “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing—a result not produced by the other physical activities. “Dancing requires not only balance, strength and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability: adaptability and concentration to move according to the music and partner; artistry for graceful and fluid motion; and memory for choreography,” writes lead author Yosuke Osuka, of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.

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Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, reports a Mayo Clinic study recently published in Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society. Researchers gave questionnaires to 1,744 menopausal patients 40 to 65 years old and found that those with higher mindfulness scores struggled less with common menopausal symptoms. Mindfulness didn’t lower hot flash and night sweat symptoms, however.

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generation spotlight

How else do you share your knowledge with the community?

My other gift of sharing is helping immigrants improve their English skills, especially pronunciation. I like to think that small acts often have a giant impact on others and their quality of life.

My home becomes a learning center for those needing assistance.

They benefit from my gifts, but I benefit even more because I am fulfilled and feel purposeful.

Those of you over 90, as well as those under 90, can do that with your gifts, whatever they may be, and at any age. Age is just a number, and should not be a reason to hold you back from living. Don’t let it! Don’ t put limits on yourself until life puts limits on you.

How do you feel about the legacy of your cohorts?

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What to Do After 90 For an Encore

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orothy (Fortunata) Duffy, 90, is the author of Around Fortunata ‘s Table, a memoir/cookbook honoring holy angels. She is a widow of Italian heritage who lives in the Charlotte area.

Natural Awakenings asked her about her youthful, optimistic attitude at such an advanced age.

What wisdom do you most want to share with our readers?

Start making memories by sharing your gifts with others as I have.

I now have limited mobility and use a walker. I get lonely sometimes, but I take care of that by having people come to my house.

Being Italian and naturally gregarious means that one of my gifts is sharing my love of cooking with my in-home help.

I teach them how to cook lasagna, eggplant parmesan, stuffed peppers, and peppers and sausage. But the piece de resistance, according to family and friends, would be my “marvelous meatballs!” My happiest memories are in the kitchen around food and feeding people, especially during the holidays. Others express their happiness by eating and coming back for more and more.

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The “seasoned” generation is a valuable resource, possessing much wisdom. If you live in the family home, share that history and your family history, along with your personal heritage with others. I do that with the people who come into my home. They also share their stories with me. It is a cultural and uplifting exchange that I value. The silver lining of being homebound is that I am meeting and feeling connected to other people who otherwise would not be in my life. I am also helping them to cultivate the creative spark in their lives by spreading knowledge and encouraging them to make “marvelous meatballs.”

What is your philosophy of aging?

Change is a major part of growing older, and adapting to change can be hard. But as author Vicki L. Christian (Change is Inevitable) so aptly describes it, “Paying attention to our breath brings us here, into the present, where we are able to notice what’s happening within us and around us on a moment-to-moment basis. It is an entry point for us to step into the flow of change, rather than push against it.”

What advice can you impart to others?

By exposing others to foods they can’t pronounce, as well as to different ways of cooking and shopping, I have opened a new world for my in-home help and me. We are living in the moment and having fun. Try sharing your gifts and you, too, will have distinctive experiences. It certainly has been rewarding for this nonagenarian.

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The Angel Pets Expo, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Salon B and C, will feature more than 45 vendors specializing in all services and products for pets, senior pet care needs, canine rehab specialists, pet trainers, animal artists, pet memorabilia, animal communicators, grief healing services, veterinarians, holistic pet services, pet CBD oil and other pet supportive topics.

The event, open to the public, will also include select featured vendor presentations throughout the day.

The pioneering, unique, and much-needed Angel Pets Conference 2019, taking place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Salon A, will cover many topics including senior pet care needs, end-of-life care, caregiver support and grief healing. Highlights will include important medical topics for senior animal needs and resources, assessing animal quality-of-life, explaining animal hospice and palliative care, and covering the medical, practical, emotional considerations for pets at the end-of-life transition. Special focus will also be on grief healing from pet loss for ourselves and family, which is often complex and under-addressed in our society.

The conference will include morning coffee/tea/juice, muffins and bagels; the afternoon break will offer beverages, cookies, snack and nuts. Conference attendees will be on their own for lunch.

Some presentations will offer professional CE credit. The event is particularly suited for pet parents and pet professionals.

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eiki For Wellness, led by Certified Medical Reiki Masters Tammy Schoolcraft and Miri Klements, celebrated their one-year anniversary of partnering with the Levine Children’s Hospital Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Center on April 2. In that period, 1,053 reiki treatments were given for children being treated for cancer, bone marrow transplants and other rare blood disorders at the Center as part of the Comprehensive Wellness Center’s Supportive Medicine Program.

Tammy Schoolcraft and Miri Klements teamed up in 2016 to create Reiki For Wellness with the goal of sharing reiki as a holistic, patient-focused complementary therapy for those struggling with a life-altering disease or illness. Reiki had not been offered at Levine Children’s Hospital until the partnership and the facility is expanding its Supportive Medicine program to include other nontraditional therapies. In the last four years, Reiki For Wellness has provided reiki to staff and patients throughout Charlotte’s Atrium Health organization.

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tion, not invasive and has no negative side effects. Many parents are thrilled to find that more integrative and supportive options for the overall well-being of the patient are being offered. Reiki soothes the body, mind and emotions. Many of the children that are treated find relief from pain, anxiety and discomfort. After reiki, patients are much more relaxed and some even fall asleep. Some patients have even said that if they had to have a favorite part of being in the hospital it would be their reiki treatment. The program is supported by grants from local foundations and is free to patients.

Schoolcraft relates the experiences of Ethan Parlier, who passed away at 12 last December with Ewing Sarcoma. “Ethan looked forward to receiving reiki every time he was at the center as it helped him tremendously with his pain. The first time he was a little skeptical, but decided to give it a try. Later his mom Crystal told me that on the way home, he said, ‘I think that reiki lady healed me! Because my back doesn’t hurt anymore.’”

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he Raindrop Technique is a powerful technique using essential oils that was developed by Young Living founder D. Gary Young in the 1980s which combines several modalities to support balance and transformation. It also supports body systems on both a physical and emotional level.

Benefits of The Raindrop Technique: Balance and realignment of energy centers – The combination of techniques supports the electrical and structural alignment of the body. The essential oil blend Valor helps to support alignment, and has been referred to as the “chiropractor in the bottle.”

Non-manipulative – No manipulation as in chiropractic is performed. The oils help support the body to come back into harmony by opening energy flow throughout the body.

Reduction of stress and minor anxiety – Not only can the oils help to support positive emotions such as joy and happiness, but they can also help support the release of negative emotions that are subconsciously stored on a cellular level.

Body’s natural response to irritation and injury – Thyme and oregano support the immune, respiratory, nervous and other body systems, as well as being strong antioxidants.

Muscle relaxation – Muscles that are tense and in minor discomfort can also benefit.

Basil, wintergreen, marjoram, cypress and peppermint essential oils support the reduction of muscular tension.

Immune system – Oregano and thyme essential oils are supportive of a healthy immune system.

Emotional wellness and release – Essential oils support the limbic system, where emotions are stored in the “brain’s emotional computer.”

The technique involves applying therapeutic-grade essential oils to the spine, neck and feet. The session lasts approximately 75 minutes, but the benefits can last several days. Young found that combining several holistic techniques created a synergistically supportive effect for the body.

The three modalities that combine to form the Raindrop Technique are aromatherapy, Vita Flex technique and feather stroking.

The Raindrop Technique uses seven single essential oils, two blends and one essential oil bodywork blend during the session. It is congruent with the French application of aromatherapy where essential oils are applied NEAT (undiluted) to the body.

Vita Flex was brought to the U.S. in the 1920s by Stanley Burroughs. It is an ancient Tibetan modality meaning “vitality through the reflexes.” Its theory is based on the fact that slight pressure applied to certain reflex points in a specific manner creates an electric charge through the nerve pathways of the body. This is known as piezoelectricity.

Feather stroking is similar to a bodywork energy technique called effleurage.

However, this specific technique was actually developed by Native American people.

Essential oils are dropped from about six inches above the spine, simulating raindrops. It feels like a drop of rain gently striking the spine, and it is very relaxing and comforting. Because the oils are said to have their own frequency, it is thought that they interact with a person’s electric vibrational field even before interacting with the nerve pathways, which can enhance the electromagnetic properties of the oils.

Okra Charlotte is offering special pricing on Raindrop sessions in the month of May. For more information, call Okra Charlotte, located at 1912 Commonwealth Ave., at 704-266-1443 or visit OkraCharlotte.com.

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ne of the best ways to protect and preserve our precious eyesight is to focus on food. In general, the same plant-based, antioxidant-rich diets that defend against heart disease and cancer also contribute to eye health by reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common agerelated causes of vision loss.

However, two specific nutrients—lutein and zeaxanthin—deserve special attention.

These compounds uniquely concentrate in the macula, the centrally located part of the retina responsible for visual acuity, and are most vulnerable to oxidative damage from light exposure.

Both are members of the carotenoid family, a large group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found mostly in fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark green, deep yellow, red and orange pigments.

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blue light from computer screens, digital devices and LEDs. “Think of lutein as a sort of sunblock,” says Elizabeth Johnson, research associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University, in Boston. Speaking at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting in Washington, D.C., last fall, Johnson described the yellow macular pigments— lutein and zeaxanthin—as “internal sunglasses” that protect the eyes’ photoreceptor cells. “Yellow pigment absorbs blue light,” Johnson explains. The greater our macular pigment density, the more protection we have against light damage, and the better our visual function.

As a bonus, macular pigment density also aligns with improved academic performance and cognitive function across our lifespan, reports Naiman Khan, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and director at the Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Because lutein is

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actively transported into breast milk, Johnson suspects the compound is important to infant eye and brain health.

Despite solid scientific evidence confirming the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, there is no official recommended daily allowance. Johnson explains that Americans typically consume less than two milligrams per day, falling short of levels needed to enhance visual and brain function and slow the progression of age-related eye diseases.

Her advice: Eat foods that provide between six to 10 milligrams of lutein and two milligrams of zeaxanthin each day.

Dark green leafy vegetables, including kale, spinach and collard greens, provide the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, especially when cooked. For example, one cup of cooked kale or spinach delivers more than 20 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas one cup of raw spinach contains just under four milligrams.

Johnson explains that cooking breaks down plant cell walls, making the carotenoids more bio-available. Plus, because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, lower amounts

found in avocadoes (0.4 milligrams in one medium fruit) are better absorbed. Further, simply adding an avocado or oil-based dressing to raw, dark leafy green salads will increase intestinal absorption.

The same is true for egg yolks (0.2 milligrams per large egg). In a study of 33 older adults, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that consumption of one egg a day for five weeks significantly increased blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin without raising cholesterol levels.

According to the National Eye Institute and their Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), additional nutrients that benefit eye health include vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.

When it comes to eating for eye health, here’s some more insightful advice:

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Eat the “rainbow.” Choose a variety of colorful, organic fruits and vegetables daily; they are rich in eye-protecting carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. Whole grains, nuts and seeds provide vitamin E, and fatty, cold-

water fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan sources of omega-3s include walnuts, ground flax, hemp and chia seeds, or microalgae supplements.

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Become familiar with the best food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin: lpi.OregonState.edu/mic/dietary-factors/ phytochemicals/carotenoids.

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Obtain a physician’s approval before taking eye health supplements, and compare their effectiveness, safety and cost at ConsumerLab.com.

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Stay informed: National Eye Institute, nei.nih.gov; AREDS studies: nei.nih. gov/areds2/patientfaq.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “food sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@ gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness.

Self-Care As Bedrock

HER SOUL IN BLOOM Self-Care for All Stages of Life

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o be female is to be Self-care does life coach and author of blessed with an innate not necessarily Expectation Hangover: Overgift for multitasking, coming Disappointment in have to involve Work, Love, and Life. but in our fast-paced, jamtime; it’s a way The San Diego-based packed world, daily life for most women is a juggling act motivational speaker views of being. that can come with a steep self-care to be as vital as edu~Christine Hassler price tag if self-care isn’t on cation. “Women are not taught the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and in high school and college how to take care feeling overwhelmed are all too common. of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so According to the National Alliance on important. I see so many young women Mental Illness, one in eight women experiwith adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating ence depression during their lifetime— disorders. All of that comes down to stress, twice the rate of men. relationship to self and lack of self-care.”

The personal interests of women in their Seasons of a Woman’s Life 30s and 40s trying to balance motherhood and career often get lost in the tangled Each decade poses unique challenges. For underbrush of daily logistics. There can women in their 20s and early 30s, combe a deep longing for identity well into the paring and finding one’s own path can be significant. “The feminist movement of our 50s, especially when children leave the nest.

Fears of aging and loneliness often accommothers’ generation opened doors, but so pany women 60 and older. By passionately many 20- and 30-something women have and joyously taking care of body and spirit, interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything women of any generation can find renewal. and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, 22

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Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miami-based holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives.

Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our selfesteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances. The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness,” says Brogan, who compares a ritualized system of daily self-care that comes first to putting on the proverbial oxygen mask before attempting to meet the needs of others.

“Balancing self-love and caring for others starts with recognizing and accepting that it’s possible for you to effectively do both. Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for healing on all levels, which in turn drives our level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us that putting our needs above the wants of others is not being selfish, but is an emotional necessity that helps women get out of the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. “The first step to finding your fire is learning to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and selflove are a total wellness package.”

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Benefits of Self-Nourishment

Many psychologists agree that self-care can help to improve concentration, promote relaxation, fortify relationships and boost productivity. Most women crave more metime, but don’t know how to implement change. “Without a premise of self-care, we react based on stress patterns. We react with more tension, irritability, guilt and obligation. We say, ‘Yes’ when we want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hassler, who underscores self-care as an investment for life. “Most women have inner critics and a negative relationship with self.

Self-care is essential so we can turn down the volume of the inner critic, stop peoplepleasing and make self-honoring choices.”

Balancing motherhood and career or other obligations can leave many women running on empty and resentful. “We would never tell a loved one who desperately needed some TLC to get over it and just keep going.

As busy women, when we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, the consequence is our children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego.

Catering to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I want my kids to look back on me as a mother? By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking accountability for how we want to show up in our world rather than shapeshifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”

Our Emotions As Wellspring

For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.”

Brogan believes that it is key for women to reestablish a connection to nature’s

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. ~Teigan Draig rhythms and their own feminine, fluid energy, as well as giving up the need to control. “I think it’s the work of many women to understand that we’re not here to meet the needs of everyone on the planet—and with our loved ones, it disempowers them as much as we’re feeling disempowered.

We’re here to meet our own needs and then offer compassion and caring in a way that comes from a more boundaried space.”

SIMPLE SELF-CARE STRATEGIES 4 Schedule me-time on the calendar.

4 Unplug from gadgets.

4 Spend lunch breaks in the park.

4 Rest before hitting the wall of exhaustion.

4 Take 10 minutes to stretch and breathe in the morning.

4 Meditate in the shower; choose a luxurious, natural, body wash.

4 Wear your favorite jewelry.

4 Designate a beautiful tea cup or coffee mug to use on hectic work days.

4 Buy yourself flowers; take yourself out to lunch or a museum.

4 Sprinkle lavender, rose geranium or ylang ylang essential oil on your sheets.

4 Opt for a gentle workout instead of a high-intensity session when tired.

4 Choose a healthy breakfast.

4 Play, be silly and be a kid again.

4 Designate 15 to 20 minutes after the workday to color, doodle or journal.

4 Listen to your favorite music during commuting or cleaning the house.

4 Abandon perfectionism.

4 Connect to a higher power, however you define it, even if it is inner peace.

Hassler affirms that when women are fully present, every aspect of life can be viewed through a clearer lens. “Self-care helps us tap into our super power, which is our intuition, and by doing that, we know what we need and act on that.”

Thrive With Small Changes

Beginning the day with self-care can be as simple as taking the time to meditate and breathe deeply for a minute or two before getting out of bed and opting for a healthier breakfast. Feeding our senses and feasting on what gives us joy can be a way of life. “Self-care does not necessarily have to involve time; it’s a way of being,” says Hassler. “The more time we spend on self-care tells the subconscious mind that we’re worth it.”

Draig suggests setting personal boundaries, and part of this means reserving time for ourselves. “When I became a new mother, I was running on fumes.

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. Learn to schedule selfcare time in your calendar as you would anything else,” she says, noting, “My house was not always spotless, but it was a trade I was willing to make so I could take care of myself and be a better mother.”

Being innovative can be an ally. “Ten minutes walking the dog or taking the baby out in a stroller can become 10 minutes spent saying positive self-affirmations,” suggests Paris. “That 15-minute drive can be spent deep breathing instead of listening to the news on the radio.”

Blooming into our best possible self is returning to our essence. “It’s about taking off the masks, no longer living according to expectations and other people. It’s about radical self-acceptance,” says Hassler.

Each decade poses an invitation to grow and commit to self-nourishment. “There will be days where you feel like you can’t get the hang of it, but you’ll arrive, and when you do, no matter what age you are, it can be magical,” Draig says.

Marlaina Donato is a composer and author of several books in women’s spirituality and holistic health. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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RUNNING TOWARD MINDFULNESS

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he 5 million faithful listeners of National Public Radio’s awardwinning weekly broadcast Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me! know that 20-year host Peter Sagal infuses wit and wisdom into his views of the news and the world. In his new book, The Incomplete Book of Running, he brings his trademark humor to a memoir that posits running as a mode of survival—and hope, persistence, practice and love as vehicles of redemption.

Sagal’s collection of deeply personal lessons encompasses the emotional spectrum of running, body image and the special bonding between fellow runners.

His exhilarating guide to life suggests we keep moving forward in all ways. He also reflects upon the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he finished moments before two bombs exploded, and explores how running helped him cope with a devastating divorce, depression and more.

Sagal is also a playwright, screenwriter and the host of PBS’ Constitution USA with Peter Sagal when he’s not writing about the recreation he took up in mid-life where he found himself “lost, in a dark place” after a personal crisis. He lives near Chicago with his wife, Mara.

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into something more than a simple mission to get healthy?

I was concerned about my weight, but mainly I was also concerned about getting older. I ran my first marathon in 2005 as an emotional reaction to growing older, and that’s when it all began to change for me. It struck me in a deep way as something I wanted to do better.

I’ve rarely experienced the classic “runner’s high”—that endorphin-caused euphoria—although I do believe it exists.

Rather, what’s more common is the sense that everything—body, mind—is working in concert, without discomfort, with strength, with ease. To paraphrase a line from Kurt Vonnegut, it’s when “everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts.”

As an advocate of escaping our “digital dystopia” of electronic screens by running outdoors, what’s the benefit you see in unplugging?

I’m a big fan of evolutionary biology. We evolved in very different circumstances than what we are living in now; to be attentive to the world and not with a screen in front of us. The reason we are up on two legs is so that we can look around and think. We’re supposed to ruminate.

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ur sport seems mindless only to people who never run long enough for any thought to form other than, ‘When can I stop running?’ But the only way to succeed as a long-distance runner is to do it mindfully, to be aware of the body and the world it is moving through.

I think about my motion and my breathing, my muscles and their state of agitation or stress or relaxation. I note my surroundings—the downward slope I would never notice driving this street, the hawk’s nest I would never see for lack of looking up, the figure in a window caught in a solitary moment of their own. I think about the true meaning of distance—about the learning that comes from running a mile in your own shoes.

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ACROSS THE MILES

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by Peter Sagal.

I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods. Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running.

We didn’t evolve these extraordinary brains and self-consciousness so we could outsource our thinking. Anybody who has done creative work knows what’s needed to do that is uninterrupted thought.

Of the many anecdotes you cite about bonding with others through running, which one was the most gratifying?

What can non-runners take away from your book?

Probably when I ran with William Greer, who I didn’t even know 24 hours before we ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, and by the end of that day we were friends forever because of all we went through together. [Greer is visually impaired and Sagal was his volunteer guide during the race.] We’re still in touch; we sometimes run together. He wouldn’t have finished if I wasn’t helping him and I wouldn’t have finished if he wasn’t helping me.

Go outside. We weren’t meant to spend so much time in offices. Take the headphones off, move, use your body. Look at little kids in playgrounds—they’re just running around before getting trained into games.

We forget that. We spend so much time in our heads reading, watching screens. I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods.

Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running.

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Monarchs Need Species Protections

Being listed as part of the Endangered Species Act would protect monarch butterflies. In the 1980s, about 4.5 million butterflies spent winters along the California coast.

This season’s stay is shaping up to consist of only about 30,000. Fully 99 percent of the species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 are still with us today. To urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to give monarch butterflies the proven protection of the Endangered Species Act in June, sign the petition at Tinyurl.com/ProtectTheMonarchs.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor, in Estero, Florida.

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On the emotional level, massage therapy can offer profound benefits for anyone experiencing acute grief or the effects of a traumatic past. A Swedish study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that bereaved individuals that received 25-minute hand and/or foot massages once a week for eight weeks felt greater comfort and were more capable of coping with stress.

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CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative. “CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body. Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].”

The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reduc-

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When the “fight-or-flight” stress response is activated in the presence of danger or emotional distress, the body has one objective: get us to safety. Yet, many times, the amygdala—the part of the brain that plays a key role in this process—becomes hyper alert and falsely perceives danger when there is none. Trauma becomes hardwired into the nervous system. Pain syndromes and tension are common symptoms.

No matter what the pattern for handling trauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to repress emotions, and it will create tension in the form of “armoring” to defend against unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological experience. Body tension that results from unresolved trauma will not respond to only releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A Guide for Bodywork Practitioners.

Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”

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ing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief.

“Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler.

“Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”

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Healing Frequencies

Clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic sound can also play a vital role in emotional healing, especially when combined with bodywork. Kelli Passeri, a massage therapist and owner of Sound and Stone Massage, in Pittsburg, Kansas, utilizes a subwoofer speaker beneath her massage table so clients can feel the vibrations of the music. “I play music recorded in specific frequencies that align with the body and the chakras or energy centers to help rebalance the energy body,” says Passeri, who also uses rose quartz crystals in her hot stone sessions. She relies on aromatherapy blends that promote opening on both physical and emotional levels.

Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for embarrassment and is totally okay.”

Healing on any level might take time, but allowing the body’s stories to be witnessed without judgement is key. “The good news is that when trauma is worked through, the whole body is much more resilient and has a greater capacity to live life fully,” Wheeler says.

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Unprocessed Trauma and Trapped Emotions May Cause Physical Problems

by R. Elizabeth Scarborough

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uch of our suffering is due to negative emotional energies and traumatic experiences that have become trapped within us, and it’s most likely trapped in the body’s fascia, a system of connective tissue that surrounds every tissue and organ of the body, including nerves, vessels, muscle and bone.

When there are restrictions in the fascial system, the body is unable to function effectively.

Myofascial release is a simple, effective, hands-on method of finding and releasing trapped energies which often manifest as fascial restrictions. John F. Barnes, the founder of the Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), wrote, “MFR structurally and energetically opens and rehydrates the human fascial system of liquid light for the coherent flow of frequency, vibration, information and organization necessary for health and quality of life. The vibrational resonance and the resulting liquidation of the tissue is what I call a ‘release’. These releases of tissue, emotions and hidden information create the environment for change in line with the wisdom of the client’s own body.”

Many people repress the memories of painful past events, thinking that they won’t have to deal with them. However, the opposite is true and they are dealing with these unprocessed events every minute of every day. The body will only put up with it for so long before it starts to send distress signals. If that message is ignored, the body will send a stronger message often in the form of aches, pain or anxiety. If that message continues to be ignored, the body will send an even stronger message, perhaps in the form of disease or major dysfunction. We can cover up these warning signals with drugs, but they will still be there. It is vital that we address these events head-on in a safe environment to avoid the ramifications of the low vibrations of this trapped energy.

It is well known that vibrational frequency affects our physical state. Fascial restrictions lower vibration. Before long, that lower vibration will cause nearby tissues to also vibrate at that same frequency. We call this resonance. Lower vibrations can distort tissues, blocking the flow of energy preventing the normal function of organs, glands and muscle.

R. Elizabeth Scarborough is the owner of AlternativeTherapy Charlotte. To learn more about the John F. Barnes method for myofascial release or to schedule an appointment with an expert level MFR practitioner, call 704-634-3398 or visit AlternativeTherapyCharlotte.com.

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ith the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their four-legged family members.

A study conducted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, found that CBD can be effective in treating some of the same ailments in pets as it does in humans.

“I’ve used CBD on dogs and cats suffering from arthritis, anxiety and seizures,” says Angie Krause, DVM, a veterinarian with Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. “I’ve even used CBD to treat cats with chronic respiratory infections.”

Unlike CBD from marijuana, which in most cases is a Schedule I narcotic that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers highly subject to abuse, CBD from industrial hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive component THC. It is legal under federal law and can be sold nationwide, subject to state regulations.

However, choosing the right CBD product is complicated by the number of confusing options. “There are so many products on the shelves with different concentrations and formulations,” says Krause, who considers the extraction method used during production to be one of the most important factors. She favors CO2 (carbon dioxide) extraction over solvent extraction methods: “CO2 leaves no residue behind that could harm the bodies of small animals such as dogs and cats.”

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Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. ~Cindy Hesse Stephen Cital, a veterinary technician in San Jose, California, co-founded the Facebook group Veterinary Cannabis Academy. He agrees that the purity of the extraction method is significant.

He also notes that price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. “A 30-cc bottle of CBD could cost $70 at a concentration of 700 milligrams [7 mg per cc]. However, it’s possible to find the same volume at the same price at a concentration of 1,000 milligrams [10 mg per cc].”

Some products don’t contain CBD at all, only hemp extract, Cital explains. “For people who don’t understand the labeling, this can be very misleading.”

CBD is one of 104 cannabinoids found in both industrial hemp and marijuana plants.

Full-spectrum hemp extracts contain the entire profile of cannabinoids, including trace amounts of THC. Broad-spectrum hemp extracts contain everything but the THC. Cital says

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it’s always best to start with full- or broadspectrum products for the “entourage effect”, in which the cannabinoids work in concert. Isolates of additional cannabinoids can be added as needed, he says.

When choosing a product to purchase for a pet, he recommends going with companies that are able to present the consumer with a certificate of analysis by a third party. “The certificate will show the complete profile of the CBD product, including cannabinoid, terpene, residual solvent, pesticide, bacteria, mycotoxin, fungicidal and elemental profiles,” he says.

Cital notes that the elemental profile is especially important. “Hemp is very good at absorbing what is in its environment, including heavy metals such as lead.”

Krause favors CBD products with minimal ingredients that “should be as simple as possible,” she says. “No xylitol, no artificial colors or sweeteners.”

Cindy Hesse, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, also believes that CBD for pets should be as pure as possible. Her Cocker Spaniel, Reina, is both blind and deaf. Because of her handicaps, Reina experienced extreme anxiety to the point of destroying her metal crate, furniture and door frames.

Reina’s vet put her on the antidepressant and antianxiety drugs Prozac and trazadone, but these only helped for a short period.

After attending a CBD conference in Florida, her veterinarian decided to see if the compound might help the dog—his first patient to use CBD. The results, Hesse says, were amazing. “Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. I recommend CBD oil to everyone I know who has a pet with health issues.”

When deciding whether to give CBD to a pet, Krause and Cital recommend working with a veterinarian to ensure the proper dosage. “People can certainly work with CBD on their own with their pets,” says Krause, “but it’s important to get the dosing and concentration right to make it worthwhile.”

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The Mother Our Souls Need Connecting With the Energy That Made Us

by Christiane Northrup

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It has been said that when you lavish your attention on the Earth—on a flower, or a stream or any aspect of nature—that energy loves you right back.

In the book series The Ringing Cedars, Anastasia refers to the land you live on and love as, “Love dissolved in space.” You can feel this when you travel to parks and gardens, farms and yards that have been loved by those who live there. This mothering energy is available to each of us from the Earth and from Mother Nature—no matter what has happened with your biological mother.

So here is my prescription for a glorious Mother’s Day. Call your mother—in spirit, if she is no longer in a body—or if speaking with her directly is too painful. Here’s a special prayer: “With my Spirit, I send Divine Love to my mother’s Spirit.”

That’s it. Just say this prayer. With your whole heart. And let go of the outcome.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Men’s Spiritual Support Group – 6:30-8pm.

Men’s gathering for spiritual exploration and personal accountability. Holistic dialogue, transparent mentorship, group teaching and inquiry, meditation and expanded consciousness on the masculine journey. People in recovery welcome. Led by Robert Brewer. Donation based. 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

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Guided Shamanic Meditation with Dina Butler – 7-8:30pm. This is a voice guided journey to ensure connection and clarity for your experience. It is a great way for both inexperienced and experienced journeyers to gain clarity and information. $30.

Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte.

704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Quantum Jumping - Healthy Relationships – 7-8:30pm. Session 4: Jump into Healthy Relationships.

HLSC Spiritual Leader David Hulse presents Quantum Jumping Study Group; one of the most powerful visualization techniques ever. $15. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte.

704-599-1180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 2 Transpersonal Hypnotherapy with Linda Thunberg – 7pm. Join her for discussion and a group Transpersonal Hypnotherapy to be more open in every aspect of your life. Join Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening for Community Soul Night, every Thursday at Elemental Healing. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B. AwakeningCarolina.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Sierra Club Service Outing – 9am-12pm.

Brandywine Rd at Westfield Rd, corner behind Park Road Shopping Center across from Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Removing invasive, non-native plants and trimming foliage. Parks and Recreation will provide tools. Bring work gloves, water and your favorite clippers. CkCooper51@gmail.com.

Chi Running and Walking for Natural Free Flowing Movement – 9:30-11am. Learn how to use natural forces to run and walk more effortlessly and injury free. ChiRunning/Walking uses the principles of Tai Chi to cooperate with natural forces such as gravity. $40 or free with Gumbo purchase of running shoes. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

The Process of Passing: Understanding your Memorial Legacy – 10am-12pm.The House of Compassionate Gratitude will provide a workshop, “The Process of Passing: Understanding your Memorial Legacy,” to raise funds for The KentCook Institute at The Nook of Davidson. (501) (C)3. $50. RSVP: Brynnyn Molloy, 802-353-5495.

The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson.

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Psychic Fascination – 10am-4pm. We are united in this effort to support our diverse community.

Meet intuitive readers, have a psychic reading or learn more about your guides or your angels.

Meet incredible vendors and readers and share in a wonderful peaceful day. Free entry, free parking.

Hilton Garden Inn, 1920 Arysley Town Blvd, Charlotte. Facebook.com/psychicfascination.

School of Shamanic Studies Apprenticeship Program (ShAP) – 1-2:30pm. Awaken the power within you as you step upon your Shamanic path.

Join the monthly circle of enlightenment with spirit messages and ceremonial experiences. A yearlong study through December 2019. Each ShAP class is $25. Call to reserve: 704-896-3111. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. KentCookInstitute. com/calendar.

Spiritual Psychic Readings – 1-4pm. Intuitive, psychic, experienced readers/mediums, using the various tools of the trade help you find clarity and direction. Readings begin at $60. Call to reserve: 704-896-3111. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. KentCookInstitute.com/calendar.

markyourcalendar Auras and the Anatomy of the Soul with Ed Carlton Find out the mysteries of the aura energies and how they connect with the soul. Ed Carlton brings the Crystal Light Healing Bed on the first Sunday and second Tuesday of each month.

May 4 · 2-4pm $100/60 minutes Ahlara International 155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville 704-662-0946 AhlaraInternational.com

SUNDAY, MAY 5 A Course in Miracles - Free Intro Video and Talk – 6:45pm. A powerful spiritual tool that has helped many find inner peace and freedom to live life more fully. Free 60-minute video followed by short talk and Q&A. Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. 704-619-9029.

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MONDAY, MAY 6

NAWBO Charlotte Awards Gala – 6:30pm. Join NAWBO Charlotte to recognize outstanding achievements of local women business owners.

Tickets start at $100. Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park Hotel. More info and to register: http://nawbocharlotte.org/2019-nawbocharlotte-gala-awards/.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Women’s Ascension Circle – 6:30-8pm. Women’s gathering for support on the spiritual growth and ascension journey. Group teaching, dialogue and holistic practices in a sistering environment to bring balance, grounding, self-care, education and higher awareness. Healers welcome. Led by Bodhi Deva Ma. Donation based. 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville.

704-658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter. com. LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

Quantum Jumping - Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Session 5: Jump into Spiritual Connection.

HLSC Spiritual Leader David Hulse presents Quantum Jumping Study Group; one of the most powerful visualization techniques ever. $15. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte.

704-599-1180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Law of Attraction Discussion – 7pm. Discuss teachings of Abraham Hicks and how to manifest abundance, joy and expansion. Join Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening for Community Soul Night, every Thursday at Elemental Healing. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B. AwakeningCarolina.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 10 Ganja CBD Yoga – 7:30-9:30pm. Ganja Yoga has become very popular for relaxing. Class lead by Certified Yoga Instructor Vicky Geros, ERYT 200.

CBD hemp flower samples will be provided before practice. Bring yoga props. Limited mats available.

Shop exclusively after hours. $25. 500 Church St N, Concord. Register online or venue. 980-781-5625.

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Lillie Marshall New Possibilities Coaching: Small Group Book Study – May 6 and 20.

Mondays, 7-9pm. Meet bi-weekly to discuss your thoughts, learnings and insights. Led by iPEC coach Lillie Marshall, we dive deep into a book that supports personal growth and expansion along your journey to your truest self. Location: Charlotte.

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Journey to Wholeness: A Tapping & Sound Healing Experience – 10am-12:30pm. This experiential workshop combines EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) with guided meditation and sound healing activations to help you anchor into a new level of purpose and wholeness in your life. $57 pre-registration; $65 day of. Elemental Healing, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, Ste 200-C, Charlotte.

828-246-3335. Katie@ZenWithinAcademy.com.

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RollEasana with Chrys Kub, PT, C-NDT, C-IAYT – 5-6pm. Integrating yoga, body rollers, and massage therapy balls, this class teaches you how to release myofascial tension, explore your flexibility and enhance your balance. 301 E Tremont Ave B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706. Roperpt.com.

IANDS - International Association of Near-Death Studies – 11:30am-1pm. Join Robin Landsong, 5x NDE’r, Singing Medicine Ceremony Leader, Visionary Artist, Author and Craniosacral Therapist as she speaks on the topic “The Song of Belonging: A Childhood NDEs during the Rhodesian Bush War.” $10 donation. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180.

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TUESDAY, MAY 14 Holistic Health Network Meeting– 6:45pm. Free. The Holistic Nurses of Charlotte, sponsor of the Holistic Health Network. Kathleen Barnes, a passionate natural health advocate, author, writer and publisher will speak on the “Medical Use of CBD”. St Gabriel’s Catholic Church’s Health Ministry Building, 3016 Providence Rd near Sharon Amity Rd. Entrance off Providence. Details: Belle Radenbaugh 704-575-1153.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Charlotte Conscious Connections – 1-3pm. If you dream of living in a conscious, compassionate world, where people resolve their differences peacefully, embrace diversity and create collaboratively and wholeheartedly. Free. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, 2nd Fl, Library, Charlotte. 704-231-6695. AdelesRussell@gmail. com. WholeSelfCoaching.org.

T’ai Chi Chih with Pi Roe – 7-8pm. Softness, flow and effortlessness are guiding principles in this practice. T’ai Chi Chih is often thought of as a moving meditation because of the calming effect on the mind and emotions, and the release of tension throughout the body. $15. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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Sound Darshan – 2:30-4pm. A group meditative experience of receiving blessings with Dammah Debbie Chisholm through the channeled energies of Light Language and Reiki. Bring blanket/ pillow/mat. Donation based. Walk-ins welcome.

645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704-6581442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

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Quantum Jumping - Doppleganger Integration – 7-8:30pm. Session 6: Doppelganger Integration.

HLSC Spiritual Leader David Hulse presents Quantum Jumping Study Group; one of the most powerful visualization techniques ever. $15. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte.

704-599-1180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 The Golden Quest Mystery School’s Second Sundays at The Bag Lady – 10:30am-12pm.

With Rev. Rebecca Nagy. Each lesson and meditation centers around the incoming energies of the month based on esoteric astrology and how to use them for change and transformation. Love offering. 1516 E 4th St, Charlotte. 704-6614957. Rebecca.goldenquest@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16 Community Soul Night with Nami Nesterowicz – 7pm. Discussing his near-death experience, his transition, who he lost and his true authentic self.

Exploring all the ways to embrace more of life.

Thursdays at Elemental Healing, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B. AwakeningCarolina.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 CBD and Restorative Yoga/Massage – 7-8:45pm.

Free samples as well as relaxing restorative poses using a variety of props to deepen the experience.

Receive a series of traditional massage releases, Thai yoga bodywork and Vitaflex foot massage with oil application. $25 early bird; $35 day of.

Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte.

704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

SomaEnergetics Phase 1 Workshop - Vibrational Sound Training – May 17-19. Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm. Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher and Developer David Hulse presents a hands-on experience with the energy vitality technique. $349 course fee; $199 Energy Tuner Kit. Sign up by May 1 and save $50. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180.

HeartLightCharlotte.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Free Shredding Event at Compost Central – 9am12pm. Limited to 3 banker boxes per Mecklenburg County Resident. Compost Central, 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte. WipeOutWaste.com.

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Stepping Into Wholeness: Dysfunction in Current Relationships – May 18-19. 9am-5pm.

Experiential weekend workshop of deep connection, clarity, how to heal from co-dependency and a better understanding of what recovery looks like. $375. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, 2nd Fl, Library, Charlotte. 855268-8880. Amber@FortMillPsychotherapy.com.

FortMillPsychotherapy.com.

The 12 Rays Practitioner Workshop with Mike Love – 10am-2pm. Practical techniques to help clients with stress reduction, move beyond loneliness and successfully work with the law of attraction. $97, workbook included. The Reality of Your Greatness: A Personal Journey Through the Twelve Rays book and CD sold separately.

Call to reserve: 704-896-3111. The Nook, 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Davidson. KentCookInstitute. com/calendar.

Intentional Living Workshop – 10am-3pm.

Empowering personal development workshop.

Learn the logistics of heart-centered living and demystify the behaviors that stand in the way of you getting what you want. Learn the root cause of addiction, violence and avoidant behaviors. Led by Spiritual Teacher/AOD Counselor, John Donovan.

Call for price. 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville.

704-658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter. com. LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com. drumSTRONG 2019 – 10:30am-6pm. “Lucky 13” drumming to beat cancer. Drum, yoga, food trucks, kidzone, health resources, hammock garden, aerial silks, survivorship support, parade, non-stop drum circle. Raising awareness and funds in support of cancer survivorship, education and research. Free. 455 Providence Rd S and Ennis Rd, Weddington. 704-375-7177. Scott@ drumSTRONG.org. drumSTRONG.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Rev. Rebecca Nagy of The Golden Quest Mystery School Presents Dreamstate University at Ahlara International – 12:30-4pm. Learn how to program and interpret your dreams for an understanding of the guidance that is coming to you from the Inner Planes. $45. 155 Joe Knox Ave, Mooresville. Reservations: 704-662-0946. Rebecca.Goldenquest@gmail.com.

GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org.

MONDAY, MAY 20 Pilates Workshop with Megan Gelabert-McGee, PMA-CPT – 12-1:30pm. Roper Physical Therapy offers Pilates workshops through a third generation, classically-trained instructor. Register for the May workshop and bring a friend for free. 301 E Tremont Ave B, Charlotte. 980-298-6706. Roperpt.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 21 Solar Presentation at Birdsong Brewing – 5:307:30pm. Solar energy for homes and business.

Presentation, Q&A and good times. Free. Birdsong Brewing Company, 1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte.

Mindful Based Stress Reduction 4-Week Class – May 21-June 11. 6:45-8:45pm. This 4-week program teaches mindfulness as a means of learning greater balance and effective strategies for an improved sense of wellness in one’s own life. $350. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200-C, Community/Movement Room #1, Charlotte. 843-364-5921. Jude@AKeenMind.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Day – 8am-3pm. Mecklenburg County Metal & Tire Recovery Center, 5740 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte. To schedule an appointment call 800888-7982 or email Mecklenburg@ecoflo.com.

WipeOutWaste.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 Sierra Club Central Piedmont Group Meeting – 6:30pm. Food truck available. 7pm program: “Zero Waste”, presentation by Linda Goodwin. Free and open to the public. Blue Blaze Brewery, 528 S Turner Ave, Charlotte. Gerry_Kingsley@yahoo. com. CharlotteSierraClub.org.

Bullet Journaling to Organize & Plan with Melissa Summerlin – 7pm. Journaling to help you track the past, organize the present and plan for the future. Join Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening for Community Soul Night, every Thursday at Elemental Healing. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B. AwakeningCarolina.org.

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markyourcalendar Moving from Reacting to Responding When you change your perspective you change your life. Learn tools that will help you move from reacting to responding. You’ll be amazed what this small shift can do for your life.

Heath. $20. 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com

SUNDAY, MAY 26 Aligning to Your YES – 5-6pm. In this hour-long sound and intuitive healing workshop, we will help you open up to your body’s signals and align to your YES. $45. Elemental Healing, 5200 Park Rd, Bldg 1, Ste 200-C, Charlotte. 828-246-3335. Katie@ ZenWithinAcademy.com. ZenWithinAcademy. com/Events.

THURSDAY, MAY 30 The Game of Life & How to Play It with Lorna Moon – 7pm. Lessons from Florence Scovel Shinn.

Spiritual solutions to everyday life challenges.

Join Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening for Community Soul Night, every Thursday at Elemental Healing. 5200 Park Rd, Ste 207B, Charlotte. AwakeningCarolina.org.

plan ahead SUNDAY, JUNE 2 CannaBuzz Sundays: Edibles – 3pm. Sample hemp edibles and learn how to make a special treat. $20. My Green House, 500 Church St N, Concord. 980-781-5625. Kim@MyGreenhouse. biz. MyGreenhouse.biz.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

markyourcalendar Daring Greatly 3-Day Workshop Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown Focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing a courage practice that transforms the way we live, love, parent and lead. Learn how to show up, be seen and live brave.

June 21-23 • Charlotte Register by June 7 at LillieMarshall.com

FRIDAY, JULY 12 Canvas & Cannabis (CBD) – 7pm. Rewind and relax with a nice CBD hemp flower sample and the very talented artist Cathay Dawkins. Each attendee will be provided their own canvas and CBD. All materials included in your price. Shop privately after hours. $35. My Green House, 500 Church St N, Concord. 980-781-5625. Kim@MyGreenhouse. biz. MyGreenhouse.biz.

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Soulful Relationships & Evolutionary Love – 7-9pm. Experiential, heart-opening, meditative class on the art of loving. Learn what various spiritual masters, mystics, yogic/tantric traditions, new age thought leaders and other eastern and western wisdom traditions have to teach us about Divine Love and intimacy. Led by Light House Co-Founder, Kendall

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on going events NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 9th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Calendar@AwakeningCharlotte.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or to submit online, visit AwakeningCharlotte.com.

sunday Metaphysical Study Group with Rev. David Hulse – 10-11am. Learn to explain original texts from a more enlightened and metaphysical point of view. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-599-1180.

HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Queen City Center for Spiritual Living – 10:30am.

1st Sunday of the month. We celebrate the mysticism of faith combined with the clarity of universal principle. The Double Tree Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte. 704-643-4970. QueenCityCSL.com.

Unity of Charlotte Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Rev Marty Bacher leads this spiritual community that offers a vibrant Sunday Celebration Service and inspiring messages. 401 E Arrowood Rd. 704-523-0062. UnityofCharlotte.org.

Carolina Center for Spiritual Awakening – 11am. Teaching empowering and practical New Thought principles for living our best life and making a positive difference in the world. 12125 Statesville Rd, Huntersville. 980-292-1062.

AwakeningCarolina.org.

Light House Spiritual Fellowship – 11am12:30pm. Heart-centered gathering that explores the esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of various faiths and philosophies. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

Heartlight Spritual Center – 11:15am. Enjoy fellowship, meditation and an inspiring message with a vibrant, inclusive, metaphysical family that honors you on your spiritual journey. HeartLight Spiritual Center, 7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte. 704-5991180. HeartLightCharlotte.org.

Light House Healing Clinic – Last Sunday of the month. 2-5pm. 30-minute, mini healing sessions that include Reiki and hands-on energy healing techniques. Donation. Light House Spiritual Center, 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville. 704658-1442. Info@LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

LighthouseSpiritualCenter.com.

Unity Spiritual Center – 5:30pm. Positive music, centering meditations and inspiring metaphysical talks. Non-denominational. Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. 704-619-9029.

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

monday Hear the Heart of Lifebrook – 5pm. CEO Tony Heisterkamp discusses the profound products and solid company. Simply dial: 781-448-0192.

Yoga For Athletes – 6-7pm. Focused on creating balance within the body. All levels welcome.

Yoga class pass or $16 drop-in. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm.

Ongoing study and discussion of ACIM. Jim and Kay Fuller have been facilitating ACIM studies for over 25 years. Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Rm 206, Charlotte. 704-619-9029.

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

Pranic Healing & Meditation – 7-8pm. A simple, powerful and effective system of “no-touch healing.” Love donations appreciated. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd., Ste 200-C, Community/Movement Room #1, Charlotte.

803-415-6335. Jayachandransadish@gmail.com.

PranicHealingCharlotte.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Merilyn Coffey – 7:158:30pm. Movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras. Yoga class pass or $16 drop-in. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

OkraCharlotte.com.

tuesday markyourcalendar Reiki and a Reading Join Reiki Masters Lori Michael and Barbara Campbell and revitalize, harmonize, balance the body, mind and spirit. Join Linda Sedgewick for a 3-6 month life trending reading.

Tuesday and Thursdays $70 1-Hour – Reiki $35 25-Minute – Reading 705 Northeast Dr, #13, Davidson, NC

Call for appointment: 980-434-6330 Weekly Daytime Meditation Session – 12-1pm.

Brief instruction period, 30 minutes of silent meditation and Q and A. Donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail. com. IMCCharlotte.org.

Meditation and Discussion – 7pm. Meditation (guided and silent) followed by a short teaching and discussion. For beginners and long-time meditators. Milford Chapel at Park Rd Church, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. 704-619-9029.

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org.

wednesday Baby and Me - Family Yoga with Babies up to 18 Months – 10-10:45am. Help your baby perform simple stretches with playful music some simple props. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

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Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Join Julie and other Moms-to-be for a yoga flow specially designed for pregnant women. Yoga class pass or $16 dropin. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte.

704-266-1443. OkraCharlotte.com.

Rocket Vinyasa Yoga – 6:45-8pm. A playful, dynamic, accessible and energetic practice to invigorate and waken the nervous system. Yoga class pass or $16 drop-in. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

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Weekly Wednesday Meditation – 7-9pm.

Practice instructions at 7pm. Silent mindfulness meditation at 7:30pm, followed by dharma talk and discussion. Donation. Park Rd Baptist Church, Milford Chapel, 3900 Park Rd, Charlotte. InsightMeditationCharlotte@gmail. com. IMCCharlotte.org.

thursday markyourcalendar Psychic Development with Linda Williams Learn to receive messages from your angels and guides. This ongoing class is sure to assist in your journey of personal growth and psychic development.

Thursdays · 1:30-3pm. $15 Ahlara International, 155 Joe V. Knox Ave, Mooresville 704-662-0946 AhlaraInternational.com Experience the Energy of Zero Point Center – 6-7pm. Open House and Introduction to the EESystem. Free (1 hour in the energy=$60 value).

705 Griffith St, Ste 206, Davidson. 980-689-4166.

Mary@ZeroPointNC.com. ZeroPointNC.com.

The Way of Mastery: Listening and Living – 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 7-8:30pm. Transformational teachings of Jesus. We’ll listen and explore together.

Free. 110 Summerlake Dr SW, Concord and remote access. 607-348-5773. Facebook - “The Way of Mastery - Concord NC”.

saturday Free Intro to Yoga Classes – Twice per month.

Designed for those who have never been to a traditional yoga class before. Okra Yoga, 1912 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte. 704-266-1443.

OkraCharlotte.com for details.

SoulCollage – 1:30-4:30pm. 2nd Saturday of the month. A lighthearted collage process that allows one to explore their life and inner wisdom. $45, includes supplies. Elemental Healing Charlotte, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200-C, Creative Arts Studio, Charlotte. 704-807-3635. Mwyche3@icloud.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE EMPOWER LIFE CENTER

Camilo Sanchez, L. Ac, MAOM 704-542-8088 EmpowerLifeCenter.com 28 years of experience in acupuncture, Chinese medicine and integrated health. Specializing in identifying and correcting the root cause of your health concerns.

P ain c onditions, digestive disorders, stress, women’s health and chronic disorders. Classes in authentic Qigong, Tai Chi and Taoist yoga.

TWO TREES ACUPUNCTURE

Paula Kearney, L.Ac. & David Bonilla, L.Ac. 1318-A3 Central Ave, Plaza Midwood 704-770-1318 TwoTreesAcupuncture.com Providing private and community acupuncture services, herbal medicine, bodywork sessions, classes and more to the city of Charlotte.

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ALLERGY AAIR OF CHARLOTTE

Elizabeth, Blakeney, Steele Creek 704-910-1402 AAIRofCharlotte.com Dedicated to a more progressive approach for treating allergy, asthma and immunology patients.

Dr. O’Connor is one of only three allergy specialists nationwide to complete the University of Arizona Fellowship of Integrative Medicine. See ad, page 15.

BIOFIELD TUNING ENERGETIC APOTHECARY

Reiki for Wellness 325 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Ste 106 704-907-3380 • EnergeticApothecary.com C e r t i f i e d B i o f i e l d Tu n i n g Practitioner using physics-based sound healing technique to help resolve chronic pain, anxiety, depression, grief, overthinkingbusy mind, adrenal fatigue and more. Also offering reiki, medical reiki, and resonance feedback scanning of the energy field.

BODYWORK ALTERNATIVE THERAPY CHARLOTTE 2805 Perverell Ln • By Appointment Only 704-634-3398 AlternativeTherapyCharlotte.com

Tried traditional one-size fits all rehabilitative therapy, but you are still in pain? Ready to release buried emotions and traumas that are causing physical dysfunction, fatigue and disease? Schedule your appointment today. See ad, page 5.

BUSINESS COACH INTUITIVE BUSINESS COACH

Ronnie Tsunami, Th.M. 704-756-5632 • RonnieTsunami.com Specializing in coaching entrepreneurial changemakers to create, grow and manage successful businesses while also living their purpose and creating a better world. Visit website for free “Digital Marketing Tsunami” report today.

CBD MY GREEN HOUSE

500 Church St N, Concord Also purchase at The Faded Rose, Monroe & Lotus Living Arts, Concord 980-781-5625 • MyGreenHouse.biz CBD retail and online store in Concord dedicated to the best all legal and natural medicinal hemp products hand-selected to support your overall health needs. Also available at Monroe and Concord partner locations.

STANLEY SPECIALTY PHARMACY 3120 Latrobe Dr, Ste 200 704-370-6612 StanleyRx.com/CBD

Charlotte’s CBD experts.

CBD consultations available with a licensed Pharmacist ($50 per ½ hour). Consultation fee applied to any CBD purchase. Professional grade CBD products available in store and online. See ad, page 30.

CHRONIC & DIFFICULT CASES HAAS WELLNESS CENTER 3315 Springbank Ln, Ste 102 704-837-2420 HaasWellnessCenters.com

Specializing in chronic and difficult cases and holistic and wellness care. We identify and treat the root cause of your health issues. Call today for a free 15-minute consultation. See ad, page 21.

COLONICS HC WELLNESS CENTER & SPA 1308 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia 704-823-1577 HCWellnessCenterAndSpa.com

Our principle service is Colon Hydrotherapy, but we also offer a wide variety of other services. We o ff e r b o t h t r a d i t i o n a l a n d alternative therapies to assist clients in achieving optimal health, wellness and balance.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY STANLEY SPECIALTY PHARMACY 3120 Latrobe Dr, Ste 200 704-370-6612 StanleyRx.com

Charlotte’s most experienced & trusted compounding p h a r m a c y. S k i l l e d pharmacist can prepare custom medications to meet needs of the individual patient. Specializing in women’s & men’s health as well as veterinary medications. See ad, page 30.

DENTISTRY GORELIK DENTISTRY 2740 W Arrowood Rd 704-553-1627 GorelikDentistry.com

Holistic dental practice committed to whole-body care, high-quality dental treatments, and excellent customer service. Stateof-the-art office certified for ozone therapy, sedation, metal-free zirconia implants and SMART treatments. Full-office water filtration, salt room and circadian lighting.

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HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTERS

Drs. Carl McMillan and Luis I. Crespo 20905 Torrence Chapel Rd, Ste 201, Cornelius 704-765-3150 • SmilesRaleigh.com

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Teeth and oral cavity affects the entire body and we make efforts besides biocompatible materials to help identify underlying causes to dental ailments. Myobrace, preorthodontic treatment, safe mercury filling removal, ceramic implants, nutrition and prevention. See ad, page 8.

KEMPTER HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

Drs. John Kempter and Eric Kempter 1000 Copperfield Blvd, Ste 160, Concord 704-782-0797 KempterDentistry.com Biologically minded family dental office offering 3D digital dentistry, preventative dentistry, safe mercury removal and sleep apnea screenings. In a relaxed and caring environment, all patients are given devoted time. Call the office today to request a new patient consultation. See ad, page 9.

ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING BURGESS SUPPLY CO 15435 NC-73, Huntersville 704-875-1338

One of the largest selections of eco-friendly flooring in the Charlotte area: Marmoleum natural linoleum/cork tiles, Lauzon high quality hardwood flooring with “pure genius” options, and a vast selection of wool carpet.

MOLD REMEDIATION, HOME WATER CONTROL

Sedona Waterproofing Solutions 704-960-7906 • SedonaWaterproofing.com Address moisture issues in your home resulting in healthier indoor air and increased energy efficiency.

Basements, crawlspace, drainage and foundation issues. Call today for a free inspection and quotation. 6% “Natural Awakenings” discount. See ad, page 2.

RECYCLED COMPOST & MULCH 140 Valleydale Rd · 980-314-3880 17131 Lancaster Hwy · 980-314-3845 MeckMulchMadness.com

Support a full 360° from your yard to our facility and back again. Mecklenburg County upcycles your yard waste to create high-quality STA approved compost and beautiful mulch at a very affordable price. See ad, page 13.

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Create the look of hardwoods, granite, marble, sandstone and more with a process using professional grade paper, a unique coloring technique, a quality sealer and DIY videos – all at a fraction of the normal cost.

GIFT SHOPS THE BAG LADY: INTUITIVE GIFTS 1516 E. 4th St. 704-338-9778 The-Bag-Lady.biz

A beloved institution for 23 years offering products and classes that uplift, enlighten, educate and inspire. Our goal is to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and community building for years to come. See ad, page 18.

SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN Claudia Josephine Design 860-796-3415 ClaudiaJosephineDesign.com

Proving that sustainable, ecofriendly design can still be stylish, Claudia creates classic, functional, and beautiful interiors. Specializes in hard finish selections for new builds. Maria Killam True Colour Expert.

ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS?

Pure Genius Smart Floors 404-771-9714 LauzonFlooring.com/Pure-Genius High quality FSC hardwood flooring with exclusive t e c h n o l o g y, P u r e Genius – a light-activated, air-purifying agent made of titanium dioxide proven to purify indoor air by up to 85%. No solvents, VOCs, or formaldehyde.

EDUCATION GOLDEN QUEST MYSTERY SCHOOL Rev Rebecca Nagy, Founding Director 704-661-4957 Rebecca.GoldenQuest@gmail.com GoldenQuestMysterySchool.org

Designed for those who are ready for their next step in spiritual transformation. Explore and experience the ageless wisdom teachings, the inclusive Kabballah, and more. Individual spiritual counseling now available.

ONLINE COURSES

400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com Accredited school with classes in meditation, reiki and philosophical metaphysics. The KentCook Institute on Lake Norman has a full curriculum. See ad, page 17.

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THE NOOK STORE

400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 • KentCookInstitute.com The Nook Store, a Divinely Unique Mystical Boutique on Lake Norman, the gem of The Nook. We carry the tools you need for your spiritual journey. See ad, page 17.

HOMEOPATHY CAROLINAS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr Michael Smith 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A 704-708-4404 • CarolinasNaturalHealth.com C h a r l o t t e ’s o n l y d o c t o r specializing in homeopathy – a power system of natural medicine that stimulates your body’s natural ability to heal, without side effects. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, eczema, auto-immune disease, hormonal imbalance, and much more. See ad, page 14.

HYPNOSIS HELPING PEOPLE FIND LIFE SOLUTIONS Heidi E Kent, C.Ht. & Marsha G Cook, C.Ht. 704-896-3111

Manage fears and change your belief systems.

Specializing in transcending your circumstances. We offer spiritual support for all people; focus on past lives, Akashic records and spiritual healing. Relief is an appointment away. See ad, page 17.

INTEGRATIVE HEALER KATIE SUTTON

Intuitive Channel, Guided Meditation Coach 828-246-3335 ZenWithinAcademy.com Katie synthesizes a unique blend of healing modalities with selfactivation techniques–from sound & vibrational therapy, to intuitive channeling, to guided meditation– in order to deliver healings tailored to each person's needs.

INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICIAN INFINITE HEALTH, PLLC

Sheila Kilbane, MD 2201 Park Rd, Ste B 704-626-6771 • SheilaKilbane.com Dr. Kilbane is a board-certified integrative pediatrician who specializes in finding the root cause of illness including reflux, eczema, allergies, recurrent ear and sinus infections, asthma, constipation, abdominal pain and more.

LYMPHATIC CLEANSE JENNIFER DILLON, DC, CCN 421-B S. Sharon Amity Rd 704-333-9991 DillonNaturalHealth.com

The Light Beam Generator is a non-invasive oxygen based detoxification system helping to restore function and assist the lymphatic system. When this circulatory system is congested, the whole system becomes toxic causing chronic inflammation as well as many other issues. See ad, page 29.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT A HEALING BALANCE

4341 Charlotte Hwy, Ste 202, Lake Wylie AHealingBalance.org AHealingBalance@outlook.com Gray specializes in reiki, intuitive energy readings, intuitive drawing, crystal healing, and past life r e g r e s s i o n t h e r a p y.

Christine specializes in art therapy counseling and is the Charlotte area’s only Certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner.

ALLIANCE WELLNESS CENTERS

831 Arbor St NE, Concord 704-766-8535 Mike@AllianceWellnessCenters.com Schedulicity.com/scheduling/AWCFHR Unique holistic center that provides mind, body, spirit care.

Our attentive staff empowers and helps clients heal through massage therapy, personal training, wellness coaching and yoga. Schedule a consultation online today.

NATURAL DOCTOR DR. MEGAN DING, ND

Charlotte Natural Wellness 10722 Carmel Commons Blvd, Ste 450 704-543-5540 DrMeganDing.com Medically trained, naturally focused. Hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, metabolic disorders, autoimmunity, acne.

Comprehensive naturopathic care focused on underlying causes and end results.

Charlotte’s only naturopathic physician specializing in natural cancer support.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN CAROLINAS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr Michael Smith 1114 Sam Newell Rd, Ste A 704-708-4404 • CarolinasNaturalHealth.com Diabetes, Depression, Digestive Disorders, ​A llergies, Autoimmune disease, A ​ nxiety,​ ​ ADHD. C h a r l o t t e ’s o n l y d o c t o r specializing in homeopathy. We focus on treating YOU to uncover the cause of your health condition and empower you to better health!​ See ad, page 14.

OF THE EARTH WELLNESS, LLC Dr. Dave Hamilton Advent Coworking 933 Louise Ave, Ste 101-02 980-272-1897 OfTheEarthWellness.com

A community of healing and nonjudgment. You are an individual and encouraged to be an active participant in your own health.

We treat a variety of health concerns from the common cold to chronic illness. Begin your journey today. Plant the seed of health. Grow balanced naturally.

A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future, but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. ~Honore de Balzac

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT LIFEBROOK ARONIA BERRY

Beth Sturdivant, Independent Advocate 206 College St, Unit 455, Pineville 704-918-5545 • TryAroniaBerry.com Discover highly effective antioxidants and Independent Advocate powerful comwww.TryAroniaBerry.com pounds in super fruit aronia berry. Supports circulation and digestive systems, heart, brain, eye, joints as well as body’s ability to defend itself to radiation and toxic exposures. See ad, page 6.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ROPER PHYSICAL THERAPY

Myofascial Release & Medical Therapeutic Yoga 301 E. Tremont Ave, Ste B RoperPT.com 980-298-6706 Our mission is to increase function, restore motion and improve strength and stamina through myofascial release.

Roper PT is privately owned with highly skilled manual therapists who offer patient–centered care.

DR. RACHEL THIEL

Ignite Wellness Physical Therapy, LLC 103 Dover St, Pineville 704-889-0160 • 414-552-0820 Blending the art and science of living movement, Dr. Rachel guides your body through healing to reclaim your life with health and joy.

PSYCHIC INTUITION BY ANDREA

Myers Park/Uptown Area Office 704-779-4880 • IntuitionByAndrea.com IntuitionByAndrea@gmail.com Specializing in readings of the message you need to hear and in the form best delivered to you: intuitive, Reiki Master, medium, healer, aura reader, channeling, medicine cards (body, mind and spirit).

PSYCHICS AND SENIOR TEACHERS 400 N Harbor Place Dr, Ste C, Davidson 704-896-3111 KentCookInstitute.com

First Saturday each month from 1-4pm. Professional Certified Tarot, Numerology, Palmistry, Medicine Cards, Spiritual Readings.

Fees begin at $60. Call today for an appointment. See ad, page 17.

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SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Heidi E Kent, M.A. CM, C.Ht. 423-300-8618 • HeidisReadings.com Heidi E. Kent, co-director of The Kent-Cook Institute, is a certified psychic medium, master palmist, spiritual communicator, numerologist, relationship counselor, metaphysical teacher and certified hypnotherapist. Heidi guides you to the place of “what to do, what to do, what to do!” See ad, page 17.

REFLEXOLOGY BALANCED ENERGY REFLEXOLOGY Eva Gajewski Charlotte 704-774-9629 BalancedEnergyReflexology.com

Certified Reflexologist that uses reflexes in feet, hands and face to promote inner balance. Reflexology reduces stress, improves blood flow, nerve impulses and energy throughout the body. A balanced body is a healthy body.

See ad, page 17.

REIKI A REIKI LIFE ACADEMY®

SCALAR ENERGY ZERO POINT CENTER, LLC

705 Griffith St, Ste 206, Davidson 980-689-4166 • Mary@ZeroPointNC.com ZeroPointNC.com Housing the only 12unit Energy Enhancement System (EESystem.com) in the Carolinas, multiple bio-scalar fields allow one to reach higher states of wellness including deeper states of relaxation and meditation, energy, performance, and creativity. See ad, page 11.

SLEEP SOLUTION PREFERRED SLEEP SOLUTIONS OF THE CAROLINAS

1000 Copperfield Blvd, Ste 154, Concord 7540 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill 844-975-3376 PreferredSleep.com Area leader in advanced dental sleep treatment.

Provide custom made oral appliances as alternatives to CPAP/ BiPAP machines and work closely with boardcertified sleep doctors to provide the best overall care and give you your life back. See ad, page 29.

SOLAR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR IN THE CAROLINAS Renewable Energy Design Group 877-520-7652 RedGroupSolar.com

Charlotte’s trusted solar installer since 2012, we are a local company that cares about the environment and o u r c u s t o m e r s . Ta k e advantage of 30% federal tax credit and call today for a free, no-pressure quotation.

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DAMMAH DEBBIE CHISOLM

Reiki Master, Shaman, Intuitive Energy Healer 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville 704-658-1442 LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com Calm mind, body & spirit and promote harmony. One session can stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal, achieve balance and deep relaxation. Services for adults and children can help with sleep, anxiety and stress. See ad, page 20.

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Rev. David Hulse, Spiritual Leader 7300 Mallard Creek Rd 704-599-1180 HeartLightCharlotte.org

We are a Spirit-Guided, HeartCentered, Christ-Conscious, Loving Family providing an empowering, universal, Christ-centered message grounded in the teachings of metaphysics. Sunday Service 11:15 am. Email Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.

See ad, page 18.

LIGHT HOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTER

5200 Park Rd, Ste 105, Charlotte 704-996-4079 • AReikiLife.com Offering reiki treatment for adults, children and animals; comprehensive reiki educational programs; and NCBTMB continuing education. Nancy Bunt, founder and director, has over 22 years of experience with reiki in both clinical settings and private practice, as well as an extensive background in mind-body wellness.

HEARTLIGHT SPIRITUAL CENTER

SPIRITUAL CENTERS CAROLINA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

Rev. Christy Snow, Founder & Spiritual Director AwakeningCarolina.org 980-292-1062

AwakeningCharlotte.com

Looking for a spiritual home?

Join us for live positive music, meditation, and a message to awaken your Divine Potential.

We welcome all people and all paths. Youth church, weekly classes and events. See ad, page 32.

Rev. Kendall Heath, Interfaith Minister 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com 704-658-1442

Sunday Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship Services 11am12:30 pm. Weekly, heartcentered gatherings exploring the esoteric, mystical, wisdom teachings of many faiths and philosophies. Services include teachings, dialogue, and experiential group learning, music and coffee/tea. See ad, page 20.

UNITY OF CHARLOTTE

Marty Bacher, Spiritual Leader UnityofCharlotte.org 704-523-0062 Unity features a vibrant, joyous Sunday Celebration Service at 10:30am with terrific music, inspiring messages and a warm, welcoming spiritual community. Offering classes and workshops throughout the week with activities that support your health, wellness and spiritual journey.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF CHARLOTTE

UnitySpiritualCenterOfCharlotte.org 704-619-9029 Find us on Facebook & Meetup We are a welcoming Spiritual Community grounded in Unity Metaphysics, A Course In Miracles, and rel a t e d E a s t e r n Te a c h ings. Monday ACIM study group and Tuesday meditation at 7:00 PM. Monthly special events.

SPIRITUAL COACH REV. CHRISTY SNOW

Charlotte & Lake Norman ChristySnow.com 704-516-7113 Christy@ChristySnow.com Sessions are customized for each individual or couple. Christy’s approach is rooted in her metaphysical education and experience. “There’s a spiritual solution to every problem.” Wayne Dyer.

See ad, page 32.

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE

Monthly Educational Meetings (locations vary monthly) SustainCharlotte.org A nonprofit organization working to inspire choices that lead to healthy, equitable and vibrant communities across the Charlotte metro region for generations to come.

Become a member today.

THERMOGRAPHY JENNIFER DILLON, DC, CCN 421-B S. Sharon Amity Rd 704-333-9991 DillonNaturalHealth.com

Thermography is a non-invasive way to visualize the health of a tissue. Identify inflammation in breast tissue and other areas of the body. Detect issues early to allow time to make a change before diagnosis occurs. See ad, page 29.

INTERFAITH MINISTER, PSYCHIC MEDIUM PSYCHOSPIRITUAL HEALER 645 Carpenter Ave, Mooresville 704-658-1442 LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com

Kendall Heath combines psychospiritual modalities, holistic healing techniques, and detailed intuitive guidance for spiritual growth and personal transformation. Soul work, innerchild work, energy practices, grief work, soulful relationships, trauma healing. See ad, page 20.

GASTON THERMAL IMAGING 927 Cox Rd, Gastonia 704-853-9160 (Call or Text) GastonThermalImaging.com

Dedicated to providing an adjunctive tool in the early detection of breast disease. This economical, no touch, no radiation scan can detect increased blood flow related to cancer and other disease processes in the body.

SUSTAINABILITY CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION 715 N Church St, Ste 120 704-679-9494 CatawbaRiverkeeper.org

VETERINARIAN ATRIUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL

We educate and advocate to protect the Catawba-Wateree River Basin’s lakes, rivers and streams for everyone who depends on and enjoys them.

Join us by visiting our website and becoming a member today.

WEIGHT LOSS CAROLINAS WEIGHT LOSS INSTITUTE Gastonia • 704-271-9757 Matthews/Ballantyne • 704-243-8560 CWLI.net

Developer of the "40 Day Transformation" system, a physician designed and administered functional approach with programming tailored to the unique metabolism needs of each individual, to provide safe and sustained weight loss. Call for a free consultation.

YOGA THERAPY ROPER PHYSICAL THERAPY 301 E Tremont Ave, Ste B RoperPT.com 980-298-6706

Physical therapists trained and certified in Professional Yoga Therapy qualifying them to teach clients with acute or chronic pain and beginner or seasoned yogis with injuries who desire a safe and effective yoga practice.

JEFFREY SHOAF, C-IAYT

Certified Yoga Therapist 726 East Blvd • 309-287-0576 JBShoaf113.wix.com/jeffreyshoaf Offering therapeutic adaptations of traditional yoga postures and breathwork for musculo-skeletal issues, postural imbalances, anxiety, digestive, and other body/ mind disorders. Private yoga instruction available as well as bodywork.

Dr Kim Hombs, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CTui-Na 6520 McMahon Dr 704-542-2000 AtriumAnimalHospital.com The most comprehensive Holistic/Integrative Animal Medicine Practice in the Charlotte region. Alternative vaccine approaches, double certified acupuncturist and herbalist, offering cold and class 4 laser, TCM food therapy, Tui-na, Animal Rehabilitation with underwater treadmill. See ad, page 31.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $25 for up to the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Ads@ AwakeningCharlotte.com. Deadline is the 9th of the month.

ECO-TOURISM WORKSHOP

Colors are the smiles of nature. ~Leigh Hunt

MOONSCHOOL YOGA AT THE DILLSBORO INN. 3-day Vision Quest Retreats include Anuttara Raja gravitational pulling postures for cleansing and rebirth, followed by an introduction into a spirit journey meditation techniques for nature imagination activation.

Both practices lend to neural pathway activation at our resort on a whitewater river. Gentle Yoga with introduction to Native American ceremony and codes without drugs. DillsboroInn.com, 828-586-3898.

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