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he Charlotte Observer recently featured a great article by Nicole Brodeur in the Uplift section. It’s about Frank and Gloria Witt, who have been married for 71 years, and the 1949 Sunbeam model T-20 toaster that they received as a wedding present and still use daily.

Frank explained that growing up during the Great Depression taught them to take care of what they had so it lasted as long as possible. It’s easy to see that Frank and Gloria take really good care of each other too.

That article made me think of this month’s Eco Tip, “Fix It, Don’t Nix It: Repairing Can Prolong Life of Products,” on AwakeningCharlotte.com. It begins, “America is the Godzilla of consumerism, and far too many of the products we buy are disposable or designed to become obsolete.”

Like many other people, I’ve grown up thinking of a toaster as a throwaway item— something so inexpensive that it makes more sense to replace it than to fix it when it’s broken. I now understand the environmental implications of that attitude, but what I hadn’t fully considered until reading Frank and Gloria’s story is that limiting your intake of things to what you really value and need, and taking really good care of those things, is a practice that translates to all areas of life, including relationships (when all parties involved are committed to good care).

Hopefully we’ll all be better caretakers of things and people as a result of COVID-19. What we’re going through pales in comparison to the Great Depression, and I hope it stays that way, but I know that I’ve already fixed a couple of things around the house with what I have (and didn’t know I had), just because I didn’t want to venture into a home improvement store. Frank and Gloria’s son, Christopher, sums it up nicely: “If you treat something really well, then it will last.”

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and good care this November.

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 55 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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12 PREVENTING TYPE 2 DIABETES

Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

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Sustainable End-of-Life Options

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20 THEY DID IT THEIR WAY Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook Ends On a High Note

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NorthEast Internal & Integrative Medicine is an adult primary care practice that takes a holistic approach to personalized healthcare. Integrative medicine combines common treatment options with less conventional therapies for which there is scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness. These may include massage therapy; nutritional supplementation; nutritional counseling; Britney Pettigrew an herbal and nutritional supplement retail pharmacy; Healing Touch; reiki; and guided imagery.

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Staying Healthy Over the Holiday Season

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he holidays can derail even the most health-conscious, but for people recently diagnosed with diabetes and aiming to reverse it naturally, the season may feel more daunting than ever, but also offers an opportunity to be transparent about a recent lifestyle change. Whether due to a recent diagnosis or a lifestyle change, this is a great time to communicate the news with friends and family. It could be a chance to inspire a loved one to make the health changes, too.

Talk to the host: Avoid potential embarrassment or feeling rude by speaking with the host prior to the event. Simply disclose food restrictions and offer to bring a dish that everyone can enjoy.

Fill up on vegetables, protein and fat: Swap crackers for vegetables and pair them with a guacamole or cream-based dip. Turkey and most vegetable side dishes are fine. Avoid sugar-covered sweet potatoes or offer to bring a healthy version of the dish.

When it comes to dessert, try offering something new for everyone to try. Fat bomb desserts are a healthy, delicious option that can also help curb cravings.

If sugary drinks are the norm, bring some sparkling water and fresh lemon and lime slices.

Eat before attending: It’s more difficult to make good choices on an empty stomach.

Plan non-food related activities: Hosts can plan fun events like charades or trivia that don’t involve food.

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The state of California has approved a $437 million campaign devoted to building thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, making it the nation’s largest single utility program to expand its charging infrastructure. Southern California Edison (sce.com) will install nearly 40,000 chargers. Half of the investment will take place in lowincome communities and 30 percent will be for multifamily residences, where it’s more difficult to charge an EV. The program is expected to help achieve the state’s goal of putting 5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2030.

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Canadian Species Extinction Risk Looms

The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) conservation group has determined that species of global conservation concern have declined in Canada by 42 percent and that Canadian at-risk species fell by 59 percent, between 1970 and 2016 (wwf.ca/living-planet-report-canada-2020). Their report cites human-related activities as the main cause. The Living Planet Index measures the ecological performance of 883 species around the world likely to face habitat loss, land and shoreline developments and pollution. To date, humans have pushed 500 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians to the brink of extinction worldwide.

“Conservation actions that target only a single threat are unlikely to successfully stop and reverse wildlife declines, as threats to species are often cumulative or synergistic and can have cascading effects,” the report states. It also found that indigenously managed lands had more species than other parts of Canada and better supported at-risk wildlife. The report suggests working with native Canadians to create more indigenous protected and conserved areas.

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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

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ix decades ago, only one American in 100 had diabetes.

Today, it’s almost one in 10, including rising numbers of youth and one in four people older than 65. More than 90 percent of the cases are Type 2, once known as adult-onset diabetes, which is linked to diet, obesity, inactivity, environmental toxins, heredity and other factors. It can wreak havoc throughout the body—attacking blood vessels, eyes, nerves and organs—and make COVID-19 harder to combat.

The good news is that scientists have identified lifestyle strategies that lower the risk and harm of diabetes. “Type 2 diabetes is a condition, not a disease. It exists in a particular environment; when you change the environment, you can change the condition,” says San Francisco-based Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D., author of Wave Goodbye to Type 2 Diabetes. That’s important news for the one in three Americans—about 88 million people—that have prediabetes, 84 percent of whom are not aware of the fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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A key player is the pancreas, a multitasking organ of both the endocrine and digestive systems, which produces insulin to help make and store energy from sugars, as well as enzymes to break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. While Type 1 diabetes, a genetic autoimmune disease, negates the body’s ability to produce insulin, Type 2 results from an insufficient or improper use of insulin.

Type 2 diabetes can be triggered by metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by high blood pressure, a large waist circumference and high triglycerides. Insulin resistance—the body’s improper use of insulin—can also be a sneaky forerunner to the disease, often manifesting as excessive abdominal fat, fatigue and frequent infections years before hyperglycemia—too much sugar in the blood—becomes evident.

“Diet and lifestyle play a tremendous role,” says Lauren Bongiorno, a virtual diabetes health coach and creator of The Diabetic Health Journal. “Increasing insulin sensitivity is a multi-prong approach, most notably influenced by improving circadian rhythm, reducing stress, eating lower glycemic carbs, reducing animal fats and increasing activity.”

The American Diabetic Association cites excess weight and lack of exercise as significant risk factors in the development of Type 2 diabetes, while recent studies also point to impacts from toxic air, chemicals and mercury exposure. Research published in 2018 in Environmental Science and Pollution Research International reveals a correlation between exposure to phthalates found in plastics and the incidence of new-onset Type 1 diabetes in children, suggesting that the loss of beta cells from phthalate exposure leads to a compromised insulin response.

“Plastics containing BPA can mimic estrogen (xenoestrogens) and can contribute to insulin resistance, insulin over-secretion, beta cell exhaustion and the development and progression of Type 2 diabetes,” says registered dietician and nutritionist Brenda Davis, the Alberta, Canada, author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook and Kick Diabetes Essentials.

An earlier Indiana University study published in Diabetes Care showed young-adult exposure to mercury can raise the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent.

Davis adds, “Heavy metals, such as mercury and arsenic, have been linked to impaired insulin secretion and decreased insulin sensitivity.” Choosing organic produce and fish that contain lower levels of mercury, such as salmon, shrimp and catfish, is advised.

Medication Backlash Improving gut flora is vital in improving most health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes. “Microbes in the gut that have become toxic for a multitude of reasons create an inflammatory response.

This type of assault repeated over time increases the risk of fatty liver and compromised cells—conditions linked to a decrease in insulin sensitivity,” says Steinberger.

Research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that antibiotic use, especially narrow-spectrum ones, can contribute to diabetes. The side effects of certain medications like statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs has been debated for decades, and 2019 research published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews concludes that statins can more than double the risk of Type 2 diabetes, especially for people taking them for two years or longer.

Sleep and Sugar The National Sleep Foundation considers sleep deprivation a significant diabetic risk factor and recommends that people take melatonin as a sleep aid and avoid working night shifts. It cites a study in which healthy adults that were restricted to four hours of sleep for just six nights exhibited a 40 percent reduction in their ability to break down glucose.

Although the role of dietary sugar in diabetes is debated by scientists, evidence shows a strong correlation between Type 2 diabetes and sugar, fructose and high-fructose corn syrup in the diet. A 2015 review of 21 studies published in The British Medical Journal found that regular intake of sugary beverages can lead to diabetic conditions even when obesity is not a factor. Many ho-

listic health advocates identify all sweeteners, including “healthy” alternatives like honey and maple syrup, as sugars that harbor similar potential.

This mindset is harmonious with glycemic index recommendations, so avoiding any added sweeteners and opting for fresh, low-glycemic fruits like berries, citrus and apples, as well as eschewing pasta, white rice and bread, can go a long way toward

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Nutrition Tips from Brenda Davis The foundation of the diet should be whole-plant foods—organic, whenever possible—deriving the vast majority of calories from vegetables, legumes, fruits, intact whole grains, nuts and seeds, which are rich in protective components, such as fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Eliminate or minimize inflammatory items, including fatty dairy products like cheese and ice cream, ultra-processed and fried foods, refined carbohydrates like sugar and white flour, alcohol and meat—especially red and processed varieties. Avoid all sugar-containing beverages.

Holistic Reminders from Lauren Bongiorno “All areas of our lives are linked together, and if one area is depleted, it’s going to impact your ability to thrive in the others. The 8 pillars of diabetes wellness within my practice are exercise, diet, sleep, stress, self-love, relationships, energy and diabetes management. For improved blood sugar management and sustainable habit changes, you must identify where you are least fulfilled and work to fill that gap.”

Inspiration from Nicki Steinberger “The area where we are most vulnerable, without a doubt, is our own toxic thoughts. Because our thoughts and beliefs trigger emotions which lead us to action and non-action, mindset is the first place to investigate to understand the results of our lives.”

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and onions. For someone taking insulin, it’s important to introduce herbs slowly and be sure to take them with meals, monitor blood glucose levels closely and keep their physician informed of herbal protocols and follow their physician’s recommendations.”

Improving diet choices can be highly rewarding and fun, too. “Not only does eating well not have to be tortuous, it can be enjoyable, inspiring and creative,” says Steinberger. “It helps to keep it simple by using fresh, whole foods with basic herbs and spices.”

Vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin C, B complex and chromium are also valuable in managing Type 2 diabetes.

Polyphenols—antioxidants found in tea and unsweetened cacao nibs—also pack a healthy punch. Alpha lipoic acid, found in broccoli, spinach and fish oil, can help to reduce inflammation. Berries, kale and other nutrient-packed greens, nuts, sweet potatoes and beans promote sugar balance and are versatile for delicious, healthy meals.

maintaining healthier blood sugar levels. Stevia, an herb, is a better sweet substitute.

Preferable in drops or bulk form rather than blended with sugars, it’s been shown to help control blood sugar.

Promising Phytotherapy Insulin-supporting medicinal herbs offer many benefits for Type 2 diabetics. Aloe vera, bilberry, cinnamon, goldenseal, bitter melon, milk thistle, fenugreek, fennel and gymnema sylvestre, among others, have been found to aid in the utilization and production of insulin. Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a heavy hitter for reducing blood glucose and buffering the kidneys and liver from the metabolic side effects of high blood sugar. Herbs that support the liver, such as milk thistle, dandelion and artichoke, are other noteworthy plant medicines, especially when blood sugar fluctuates from high to low.

Renata Atkinson, a clinical herbalist in Greenbelt, Maryland, says of blood tests, “Clinical trials have shown that many of these herbs can have a significant effect on the clinical markers for diabetes and prediabetes in fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose and HbA1C, or glycosylated hemoglobin.” Animal and in vitro studies show that they impact blood sugar by slowing digestion and the absorption of carbohydrates, thereby improving insulin sensitivity, increasing the release of insulin and modulating the metabolism of glucose in the liver. Some of Atkinson’s favorite plant allies are hawthorn, hibiscus and tilia for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as lipid, glucose and vascular support.

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Whole-Body Healing Holistic bodywork modalities such as acupuncture also support diabetic health.

In 2019, Iranian researchers reported in the journal Hospital Practices and Research that biofeedback training lowered glucose levels and improved the quality of life for diabetic patients. “The biggest mistake I see people with diabetes make is to view the mental piece as not as important as the physical,” says Bongiorno.

Linking all the vital threads in the complex web of Type 2 diabetes, she adds, “I would say to start with the basics—plant-based foods, exercise, stress management and better sleep. When you have a solid base, your body will be less susceptible to the other factors.”

Thriving is possible through commitment and wise choices. As Davis says, “There is strong and consistent evidence that many people who are motivated to reverse Type 2 diabetes can succeed in this task.”

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The Green Burial Revolution Sustainable End-of-Life Options

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here’s an emerging movement in the funeral industry, fueled by environmentalism and a yearning to accept mortality and reclaim a connection to Earth and to each other. Although it seems revolutionary, a green burial is as old as humanity, while the conventional burial commonly practiced in the United States is only a bit over 150 years old.

Continuing a practice that began in the Civil War, the conventional funeral typically involves embalming with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde to preserve the body for viewing. Elaborate metal and varnished hardwood caskets are lowered into cement or steel burial vaults and entombed in memorial parks, where lawns are maintained with heavy machinery and liberal applications of herbicides and pesticides.

These materials are not just polluting the Earth, but depleting resources only to bury them forever. “You can build a replication of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco annually with all the metal placed in the ground. Why would we bury these materials that people could actually be using?” says Elizabeth Fournier, a licensed mortician in Portland, Oregon, and author of The Green Burial Guidebook.

In a true green burial, the body is put in repose in its natural state; refrigeration or dry ice replaces embalming fluids. Families may choose to bathe and dress their loved one’s body, wrap the body with a natural cotton shroud or place it in a casket made of sustainably grown and biodegradable materials including pine, bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

The burial site has a more natural feel, with indigenous plants, meadows and soil untouched by chemicals. The grave is dug and refilled by hand, while family and friends use ropes to lower their loved one directly into the earth. “You’re going back to nature.

Your body will decompose and in turn it can nourish the environment. New life will come from your death,” says Ed Bixby, owner of Steelmantown Cemetery Companies and president of the Green Burial Council, which certifies eco-friendly cemeteries and funeral services.

Natural burial sites are public recreational havens where people can hike, birdwatch, cross-country ski or camp. These beautiful cemeteries are full of life and regeneration.

“The neat part is that they’re using their income stream for open-space preservation— buying property, using it for burial purposes and dedicating that land so that it will always be open and green,” says Robert Prout, a third-generation funeral director in Verona, New Jersey. Every state has at least one natural burial site. There are hundreds nationwide, and 16

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11 of them are legal preservation grounds, owned and managed by conservation or state agencies.

As people learn more about green burials and request them, traditional cemeteries are setting aside areas for these alternatives.

Bixby is encouraged by the hybrid models. “It’s helping change the direction of the funeral industry. We’re empowering and educating families. That’s how we’re going to grow this movement,” he says.

A green burial will usually cost less than the conventional one. “The environment is suffering, and people’s wallets are suffering,” says Fournier. “People are realizing that you don’t have to spend a lot of money after someone has passed away to show your love.” In some towns, backyard burials are an option, too.

From an emotional and spiritual perspective, there’s a lot to be said for a green burial. “It’s been so clinical for so long, where you wear your black suit. You sit on the sideline. The gravedigger and undertaker do everything. You’re sort of a spectator,” says Fournier.

“By being a part of the process, there’s a greater sense of acceptance. You can see a lot of the pain and grief wash away,” says Bixby. “It allows us to not only care for our dead, but also not be so afraid of our common denominator. We’re all going to die. It shouldn’t be a scary, disconnected experience.”

Overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a burial at sea is yet another green option in which the body decomposes naturally on the ocean floor. To find a state-by-state list of natural burial sites, visit GreenBurialCouncil.com.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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lthough cremation is greener than a conventional funeral, it is still not as ecological as a natural burial. The process requires a fair amount of natural gas or oil, and releases toxins into the air, especially if the person is embalmed, has mercury tooth fillings or was treated with chemotherapy. The carbon footprint of cremation can be offset when scattering cremains by mixing them into soil and planting a tree in memory of the person or encasing the ashes in a reef ball to give back to the ocean.

A controversial new type of cremation that is legal in only a handful of states—alkaline hydrolysis—offers an even more ecofriendly option. A low-heat water and lye bath slowly dissolves the flesh and neutralizes toxins, leaving only the bones, which are then processed to create ash-like remains. Time will tell if this method is widely adopted.

Greater Charlotte’s New Green-Only Cemetery

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ings Mountain Preserve, a 38-acre nature preserve cemetery near Kings Mountain State Park, is one of only two conservation burial ground and funeral home combinations in the country and the first and only on the East Coast. Kings Mountain Preserve is also the only conservation ground with an onsite Retreat Center.

It offers a variety of green burial options, plus a Retreat Center for weddings, funerals, meetings and retreats; a custombuilt stone and wood cabin that sleeps six; an outdoor pavilion that seats 100; the Kings Creek Chapel in the forest that seats 50; a meditation and prayer chapel next to the cabin; two outdoor cooking and grilling stations; and three miles of hiking trails.

Kings Creek runs through the property.

Kings Mountain Preserve is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., at 321 Indian Springs Rd., in Blacksburg, SC. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 877-375-2495, email kmp@throbertson.com or visit KingsMountainPreserve.com.

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Natural Beauty Homemade Solutions for Glowing Skin

by April Thompson

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kin, our largest organ, plays an important role in supporting and protecting the rest of the body. That’s why it should be treated kindly by using natural, chemical-free ingredients. Many U.S. beauty products contain hidden chemicals, including dozens of ingredients that are banned in other counties. Even products labeled “organic” or “natural” can contain potentially harmful petrochemicals, according to the Environmental Working Group.

A natural skincare routine doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Balms, masks, scrubs and toners can be made from healthy, everyday products already present in most homes. “Oats, yogurt, coconut oil, honey: there are many kitchen staples that you can easily use in your skincare routine,” says Marlene Adelmann, founder of the Herbal Academy, in Bedford, Massachusetts, and author of Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book.

As an example, face masks can be made with ingredients from the spice rack, including turmeric and black pepper. “One-ingredient treatments, like a honey or yogurt mask, feel so good and are easy to make,” says Stephanie Gerber, the Nashville author of Hello Glow: 150+ Easy Natural Beauty Recipes for A Fresh New You. Facial, body and foot scrubs are great beginner creations, according to Stephanie Tourles, author of Pure Skin Care: Nourishing Recipes for Vibrant Skin & Natural Beauty.

The Marble Falls, Texas, esthetician recommends starting with a base of sugar or salt and adding an edible oil such as almond, plus a few drops of an essential oil. Essential oils should be diluted—add only six to 12 drops per ounce of finished product. Her favorites are lavender, tea tree, sweet orange and frankincense. Lemon, lime and bergamot are phototoxic and can cause sensitivity if added to any scrub before sun exposure.

“Scrubs are wonderful for softening, soothing and exfoliating the skin,” Tourles says, cautioning that salt scrubs can sting if applied after shaving or waxing. Other common ingredients that can be added are oats, almonds or sunflower seeds ground in a coffee grinder.

When mixed with water, cream or yogurt, they offer a moisturizing facial treatment.

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and lips. You don’t have to worry about ingredients spoiling. They condition the skin and smell great,” she says.

In harsher weather, skin requires a little extra TLC. Tourles suggests a hydrating winter toner made with a 50/50 mix of aloe vera juice and rosewater. “Honey is also nice for the face and incredibly hydrating for winter,” she says. “Simply warm a little bit, apply it to your clean face for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.”

“People often forget to apply more moisturizer in winter. One of the best things you can do is exfoliate your face with a simple scrub to slough off dry, dead skin. Use gentler ingredients for your face than your body, like oats, baking soda or almonds ground finely,” says Gerber. For chapped lips, she recommends a gentle exfoliant like sugar and honey applied as an antibacterial lip scrub.

“Matcha green tea makes a beautiful mask that astringes and tones skin.

Combine it with aloe gel and honey for some soothing moisture in the colder months when our skin needs rejuvenation,” says Adelmann.

Some products are best purchased from a commercial source. “You can make many preparations at home—from masks to cleansing scrubs, cleansers, lotions and creams—but when these recipes contain water, they have a short shelf life.

If you are looking for something with a longer shelf life, you’re going to run into more complicated instructions incorporating preservatives,” says Adelmann.

“Moisturizers, creamy cleansers and hand creams have the steepest learning curve to craft yourself,” says Tourles.

“Trying to emulsify watery ingredients like herb tea and aloe vera with oils, butters or waxes is like mixing oil and vinegar in a salad dressing; these ingredients want to separate.” According to Gerber, sunscreen is another product worth buying rather than trying to make at home.

Homemade or store-bought products aside, the best skin enhancer is a drink of water, according to Gerber. It doesn’t get easier or more economical than that.

Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Organic Gemstone Energizing Facial

Ahlara Spa is offering an amazing 60-minute skincare experience for $95, just in time for the winter months.

This organic product from Eminence is a new collection made with natural gemstones to uplift the body from the inside-out. Each transformational formula will stimulate the senses as powerful botanicals reveal balanced, energized, glowing skin.

Location: 155 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 704-662-0946 or visit AhlaraInternational.com.

Less-Invasive Facial Peels

The Epionce chemical peel at Benton MedSpa ($125 in November) addresses congestion, dullness and rough texture, and minimizes the appearance of dark spots, breakouts, redness, wrinkles and fine lines in time for the holiday season. Epionce malic acid-based peels are less invasive and more effective than peels of the past.

Location: 421 B S. Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 704-7756029 or visit BentonIntegrative.com.

Homemade Mask Recipes Excerpted from Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book, by Marlene Adelmann Green Tea Facial Mask Green tea contains polyphenolic flavonoids called catechins, which are strongly antioxidant. It’s also an astringent and anti-inflammatory. Matcha green tea (a powder) makes a beautiful green mask that astringes and tones skin. Combined with aloe gel and honey for soothing moisture, this is a great recipe for the colder months when our skin needs rejuvenation.

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Treat yourself to a skincare protocol in 2020

2 Tbsp matcha or another green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf powder 4 tsp aloe vera leaf gel 1-2 tsp raw honey Combine all ingredients and mix well. Adjust proportions, as needed, to achieve the desired consistency—add more honey and/or tea powder if it’s too fluid, or more aloe if it’s too thick. Apply gently to the face, avoiding the eyes. Leave in place for 20 to 40 minutes.

Rinse the face with warm water and lightly pat it dry with a towel. Follow with moisturizer.

Turmeric Facial Mask This is an anti-inflammatory, astringent and nutritive face mask with antimicrobial action that is well-suited for acne-prone skin.

Combining turmeric with a fat, like yogurt, mitigates its staining effects. Test this recipe on a small area of skin before using.

1 Tbsp plain yogurt 1 tsp turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome powder 1 tsp raw honey Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. After washing the face, apply this mask and let it set for approximately 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.

Black Pepper Facial Mask Piperine, a well-studied constituent of black pepper, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions and can benefit acne-prone or mature skin.

Mix ground peppercorns with body or facial scrub ingredients for a terrific exfoliant. Black pepper also does wonders for dull skin, encouraging blood to flow to the surface for a healthy radiance. Test this recipe on a small area of the skin before using and consider wearing gloves, as this recipe may discolor fingernails.

1 tsp plain yogurt ¼ tsp black pepper (Piper nigrum), ground Combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. After washing the face, apply this mask and let it set for approximately 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.

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They Did It Their Way Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook Ends On a High Note

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arsha G. Cook and Heidi E. Kent, co-owners of Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, “a mystical space in the heart of Davidson” that offers classes and services that reintroduces people to the power within, have decided to close the business as of December 1 after 11 wonderful years. Natural Awakenings interviewed the pair on the history of Kent-Cook and their future plans.

NA: How did Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook come to being? Did you intend to open it as it is structured today or did it evolve to what it is?

MC, HK: We started the institute, originally known as “The Nook” as a result of the need we saw for a spiritual place of learning. Through the many years, The Nook evolved from a spiritual meeting place to a 501(C-3) non-profit institute accredited by The World Metaphysical Association and The American Council of Holistic Healers. This enabled us to provide diplomas in spiritual healing, mediumship and esoteric philosophy.

NA: How do you feel KentCook has helped the Charlotte area over the years?

MC, HK: The Nook has helped our local area by being one of the first to introduce little understood subjects in an educational environment. Our curriculum has ranged from quantum physics to discussions on Atlantis, as well as a psychic development program. We have a very strong counseling program, called Clearing The Grid©.

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which has helped people with physical, emotional and spiritual problems come to better balance. We also provide spiritual psychic readings including tarot, palmistry, numerology and bringing in spirit loved ones and guides.

NA: What do you see as your greatest business highlights?

MC, HK: The Nook’s greatest business success is its longevity. When we started 11 years ago, we did not anticipate the growth or the amount of time we would operate. Over the years, we brought in master teachers from around the country and internationally to speak on and teach metaphysical subjects including Max The Crystal Skull and Pancho, his associate.

We have certified mediums, tarot readers, palmists and numerologists, as well as reiki and energy healing practitioners.

NA: Why have you decided to close at this time?

MC, HK: As we mentioned before, we didn’t anticipate operating for so many years so at the beginning of this year as we looked at the last year of a very long lease, we decided to metamorphosize and not be tied to a brick and mortar school. We

knew it was time to go out and explore.

With the onset of COVID-19, we had confirmation that the universe had sent us in the right direction.

We want to express that we are so grateful to our teachers for their loyalty, dedication and the limitless sharing of their infinite knowledge. We are so grateful to our staff, donors and volunteers who have seen us through so many years and kept The Nook sparkling, cheery and attractive.

We have loved being a bridge between the mundane and the etheric. Please know we are a simple phone call away if and when you need us. We will continue The Clearing The Grid© program and other counseling services, life readings as well as private lessons.

NA: How can readers experience Kent-Cook Institute in your last month of operation?

MC, HK: The public as well as our NookSters are welcome to all of our classes through the end of November. Please find our schedule of classes on our calendar at KentCookInstitute.com. When you go to our webpage, you can also find online classes by clicking on the big purple button.

When you arrive at The Nook, we take your temperature, masks are mandatory and hand sanitizer is available everywhere.

Following each class, all surfaces, furniture, pens and clipboards are sanitized as well.

As Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra sang so beautifully, “we did it

our way, and now the end is near and so we face the final curtain.” It is time for us to retire to the next adventure. To listen, visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg. Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook is located at 400 N. Harbor Place Dr., Ste. C in Davidson. For more information, call 704896-3111, email KentCookNook@gmail.com or visit KentCookInstitute.com. Following the closing of The Nook, to reach Heidi E. Kent, call 423-300-8618, email Heidi@ HeidisReadings.com or visit HeidisReadings. com; and Marsha G. Cook, call 704-5163198, email Tapestryps@gmail.com or visit ReadingsByMarsha.com.

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