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reparing for and enjoying the holidays seem to be what the next couple of months are all about. What’s the first thing you think of as holiday time approaches? For some, thoughts turn to family and the joy of being together. For others, they are reminded of finances and how costly the holidays can be. Our theme this month is Local and Personal Economy. Think of this issue as a guide to appreciating life and creating a quality of life that has personal meaning. Check out “Economics of Happiness: The New Economy,” on page 26 and learn ways to become happier, create a strong personal economy and contribute to the kind of world we want to live in. Have a look at “10 Steps to Abundance” on page 17 and discover simple, quick actions to step into greater abundance in all areas of your life. “Shop Smart” on page 18 explains ways to reduce costs and tap into one of the best bargains around by supporting locally-owned retailers and providers. Our “Holiday Gift Guide” on page 22 contains ideas for healthy holiday merchandise, services and gift certificates, providing opportunities to contribute to the local economy. Although the outlook for the national economy has been less than bright, everyone can improve our local economy. Why wait for someone else to do it for you? Start with easy things, such as expressing gratitude, smiling, spending time with positive people and volunteering in your community and notice how much better you feel. Examine other areas of your life, take inspired action and create your own new economy. Celebrate Thanksgiving Day this year by counting your blessings and opening the path to greater appreciation and happiness.

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10 healthbriefs

12 globalbriefs 15 ecotip 17 inspiration

18 greenliving

20 healthykids 32 consciouseating 38 healingways 40 calendarofevents

42 ongoingevents

49 classified

50 community

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18 SHOP SMART

Keep Dollars Working in Local Communities by Linda Sechrist

26 ECONOMICS OF

HAPPINESS: THE NEW ECONOMY

Changing the Rules to Benefit Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People by John de Graaf and Linda Sechrist

32 EATING OUT? EAT GREEN Eco-Friendly Restaurants Serve Up Sustainability by Sandra Murphy

38 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU

26 38

Mood-Boosting Health Tips by Kim Childs

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communitynews VBS Offers Relief for Pelvic Discomfort in Greenville

aura Robson, MSRPT of VBS Physical Therapy at Mills Avenue is offering innovative treatments for both men and women suffering with pelvic pain and incontinence. Pelvic pain or dysfunction is a general term that encompasses multiple symptoms and conditions including urinary and fecal incontinence, vulvar pain, interstitial cystitis, pain with intercourse, and post surgical dysfunction. Unfortunately, incontinence affects millions of men and women. Many of those diagnosed suffer in silence and Laura Robson, MSRPT do not realize that physical therapy is a great option for conservative treatment. Both pelvic pain and incontinence can be debilitating and difficult to discuss. Robson, who is a specially trained physical therapist, offers treatment options including biofeedback, pelvic floor mobilization, individualized stretching and strengthening programs, and client education to free clients from their potentially incapacitating issues. These treatments can relieve or help control the many causes of pelvic pain or dysfunction. New patients can schedule appointments within 24-48 hours of referral. Depending on insurance, a client may be able to come for treatment without a physical referral. VBS Physical Therapy is located at 319 Mills Ave., Greenville. For more information, call 864-233-1153 or visit PhysioCorp.com. See ad, page 21.

Nancy Minix Receives Organic Hair Color Certification

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible!’ ~Audrey Hepburn

ancy Minix of Nancy Lee’s Hair Art LLC, has completed and passed all principles required to become an Organic Salon Systems Certified Hair Colorist. Holding a comprehensive knowledge of organic hair color principles, creative color, foil placement, color application and color correction, clients are going to get both exceptional service and incredible color results at Nancy Lee’s Hair Art. “Organic Color Certification was Nancy Minix designed and intended to spotlight the top one percent of this industry. I recognize these stylists for providing top-notch service and guaranteed color results like no other,” says Rebecca Gregory, Technical Director for Organic Salon Systems. “They really begin to be accepted as an expert and attain new heights of success in this industry with a certification like this.” states Gregory. Organic Salon Systems is committed to education as it pertains to the specialized organic market and is therefore validating top chosen stylists in the country as Certified Organic Hair Colorists upon completion of advanced training. As they honor these top colorists and artists dedicated to their craft, Organic Salon Systems intends to connect clients with these certified credible colorists. Clients should always expect the best and receive the best with an organic state of mind. Minix has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1981. Through years of searching and experiencing many color lines, she made the decision to use products of the highest quality for the better health of her clients and herself. Minix began using Organic Salon Systems color in 2006 and has added the KaraGreen formaldehyde free smoothing treatment to her services. Nancy Lee’s Hair Art LLC is located at 3318 Brushy Creek Rd., Greer. To schedule an appointment, call 864-320-2359. See ad, page 39.

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Aromatherapy Oils Support Local Moms

arthBorn Mothers, Inc. is bringing natural birthing and baby products to Upstate mothers. EarthBorn Mothers, Inc. was founded by Erin Hill, RN and Katie Coleman, RN, Labor and Delivery nurses from Richmond, VA. For years, Hill and Coleman witnessed the positive impact of aromatherapy on birth experiences and outcomes. Their friends were so inspired by their observations that they endeavored to create a company that provides 100% pure and natural products to support women through pregnancy and motherhood. As a result, their product line, Iris Oils, was born. Not only do they hand-craft these essential oil blends themselves, but they also incorporate local products as much as possible. Iris Oils is sold online through their website, IrisOils.com, and now at I Love Natural Baby, a retail shop in Greenville. The original product, Iris Oils for Childbirth, is a favorite of doulas and continues to reach women all over the country. Essential oil blends, lotions, and aromatherapy sprays are also available. For more information or to order, visit IrisOils.com or I Love Natural Baby located at 11 College St., Greenville.

Five Oaks Academy Grows Independent Children

ive Oaks Academy, Inc. in Simpsonville stands alone in the Upstate as the only Montessori school to offer a cohesive program that serves children from toddler age through middle school. The school offers a program that embodies rigorous academics coupled with instruction that is steeped in teaching interpersonal skills and personal development. Addressing the whole child prepares students for life, and Five Oaks recognizes that the interdependence between academics and social development is critical to setting children apart while offering them ample opportunities to grow. Five Oaks Academy is located at 1101 Jonesville Rd., Simpsonville. For more information, or to schedule a campus tour, call 864-228-1881 or visit FiveOaksAcademy.com. See ad, page 43.

Stretch to Manage Pain at Airmid

ntoinette Dyer, LMT of Airmid, has recently introduced the dynamic Rossiter System Workout for pain management. The workout is a powerful two-person stretching technique that attacks shortened and tightened connective tissue, which can be responsible for pain. A coach guides patients to use their own power to alleviate pain safely, effectively, and naturally. Stretching creates space in the body, allowing sufferers to move more freely. Pain associated with stiff necks, sore shoulders, achy feet, knee pain, hip pain, arm, wrist and elbow pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and elbow tendonitis have been known to respond well to the Rossiter System Workout. The Rossiter System is an intense workout, so a Rossiter Workout may not be for everyone. An accurate and up-to-date medical history must be provided to your coach. Airmid is located at 122 Memorial Dr., Greer. For Antoinette Dyer, LMT # 4156 more information, call 864-363-5382. natural awakenings

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communitynews Earthspun Spins into Sustainable Fashions

Jennifer Foster

Headquarters Day Spa’s Freshest Face

reenville’s Headquarters Day Spa’s newest esthetician and makeup artist is Jennifer Foster, who has over three years experience in makeup and skincare. During the month of November, Foster is running a special on the pumpkin peel treatment for only $75 (original price $95). Headquarters has been serving customers from its Greenville location since 1980 and was recently voted “Best in the Upstate.” The salon has recently expanded its business to include an array of spa services. Headquarters Day Spa is located at 3 East Park Ave., Greenville. To schedule an appointment call 864-233-1817 or visit HeadquartsDaySpa.com. See ad, page 14.

arthspun® Apparel is a new Greenville based company that is Saving the World One Tee at a time!™ The clothing line is made using 100% recycled content, as well as local yarns some local manufacturing. Using no dyes, Earthspun has managed to create an array of soft, earth toned tees using recycled feedstock, recycled plastic bottles, x-ray film, and food trays. For more information or to purchase, visit EarthspunApparel.com.

R&R Massage Moves to Greenville Salon and Spa

ita Cunningham , LMT of R&R Massage Therapy, formerly located at Acupuncture of Greer, is now more centrally located in Greenville for her clients’ convenience. R&R Massage Therapy’s new location is now at Knock it Out Spa of Greenville. Knock it Out combines a boxing circuit, salon, and spa in one convenient location. After a 30 minute intense workout, get some well deserved pampering in the salon and take advantage of Rita Cunningham, LMT # 5999 their new 60 minute Swedish massage at the spa at a lower price. Knock it Out Spa is located at 2430 East North St., Greenville. For more information, call 864-451-9295 or visit KnockItOutClub.com. See ad, page 51.

Earth Market Provides Fall Flavors

t a time when most Farmers’ Markets have closed for the season, Slow Food Upstate’s Earth Market is open to provide fresh, in-season foods in harmony with the earth for holiday tables. On Saturdays at the Earth Market, shoppers can find extraordinary recycled and gifts made by local artists. “Not just another market” is the official slogan of Earth Market, which means that shoppers come face to face with the farmer who can explain exactly how the food is produced. Special Holiday Markets on November 19 and December 17 from 10am to 2pm will feature guest glass artist Kris Wesley as she converts recycled glass bottles into beautiful drinking vessels, as well as a table of recycled ribbons and baskets to create your own gifts, a cookbook trade, and opportunities to donate to a local soup kitchen. The Earth Market is located on the lawn of the McDunn Gallery, 741 Rutherford Rd. at N. Main St., Greenville. For more information including hours of operation, visit EarthMarkets.net/network/Greenville or SlowFoodUpstate.com.

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Taking Steps Against Diabetes

ovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a reminder that by taking the necessary steps, many Americans can prevent incurring the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 79 million of us have prediabetes and may develop diabetes later in life. New research suggests that inactivity, along with an overly refined diet, impairs the body’s control of blood sugar levels and may play a key role in the development of Type 2 diabetes. “We now have evidence that physical activity is an important part of the daily maintenance of glucose levels,” advises John Thyfault, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, whose new study monitored the activity levels and diets of healthy and moderately active young adults. He concluded that, “Even in the short term, reducing daily activity and ceasing regular exercise causes acute changes in the body associated with diabetes, which can occur before weight gain and the development of obesity.” The CDC reports that 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles, taking fewer than 5,000 steps a day, instead of a recommended 10,000 steps. Seventyfive percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate activity, combined with a muscle-strengthening activity twice a week. While regular exercise is crucial in preventing the disease, so is diet. Research led by scientist Patrice Carter, at the University of Leicester, in England, has found that cutting down on high-fat, high-sugar foods and refined grains while eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Her study, published online in the British Medical Journal, states that an extra serving of green leafy vegetables a day can reduce the risk of diabetes by 14 percent.

Dish Up Some Pecan Pie

ho doesn’t relish a slice of pecan pie for Thanksgiving dessert? New research from Loma Linda University (LLU) demonstrates that naturally occurring antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention. Earlier LLU research showed that a pecan-enriched diet lowered levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) by 16.5 percent. Both studies were published in the Journal of Nutrition.

The New Coconut Oil

ost older studies that gave coconut oil a bad rap involved partially hydrogenated oil loaded with trans-fatty acids. But the unrefined virgin coconut oil now available in many health food stores is not chemically treated and is trans-fat free. Marisa Moore, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, a nonprofit organization of nutritionists, explains that the main saturated fat in virgin coconut oil is lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that can help increase levels of HDL (good cholesterol).

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Shop for Gifts in Pleasant Surroundings

ecent research underscores what common sense tells us, that moods, emotions and feelings influence the quality of people’s decisions. A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research confirms that when shoppers are in a positive mood, they make quicker and more consistent judgments than unhappy consumers. The study’s authors manipulated participants’ moods by showing them pictures of likable objects (puppies) or unpleasant images (diseased feet) or asking them to recall pleasant or unpleasant events from the past. Next, the participants viewed individual pictures of a common object they might consider buying. Finally, they chose from a random list of evaluative adjectives, both positive and negative. Individuals in a positive state of mind not only responded more quickly to the adjectives, they also responded more consistently. For example, if they reported liking an object, they were less likely to respond later that they disliked it. “These results have implications for how we navigate our world,” the researchers reported. “The decisions we make about liking or disliking objects around us are fundamental to which things we approach and which things we avoid.” The bottom line for retailers: Being aware of and avoiding factors that can induce negative moods—such as abrasive salespeople and unwelcoming shopping environments—can help ring up more sales.

Home Is Where the Healthy Meal Is Dryer Sheets ne of the joys of heading home Could Be O for the holidays is the anticipation of gathering around the table with Risky Spin loved ones and enjoying delicious foods. But we do well to indulge in the home-cooked meal experience on non-holidays, as well. Foods prepared away from home, including fast food eaten at home and store-prepared food eaten away from home, tend to fuel an increase in total calorie intake. Conversely, eating at home is linked with healthier choices. According to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recently published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, both the eating location and food source significantly impact the daily calorie intake of school-age children and may be linked to rising rates of childhood obesity. The study found that the percentage of calories eaten away from home increased from 23.4 to 33.9 percent from 1977 to 2006. A new study from McGill University, based on data from 160 women, further suggests that a home-cooked meal can prompt people to make healthier and more nutritional food choices. The women in the study tended to reach more for the greens, rather than high-calorie desserts. Reporting in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers suggest that when we eat at home, emotionally rewarding factors like contentedness may help override our wired-in preference for high-fat, sugary foods. The findings point to factors that may encourage healthy eating such as interpersonal communication, home design and atmospheric cues, including pleasing music, dining landscape and kitchen equipment; all have all been found to induce positive emotions.

See the Good

eeling happy in an increasingly troubled world can be challenging, but according to a new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, we can evoke more consistent feelings of happiness by holding a positive, nostalgic view of the past and banishing negative thoughts and regrets. San Francisco State University researchers that studied the happiness status of 750 volunteers point out that although we may not be able to change our personality, we can alter our view of a time in our life and thus create happiness. They concluded that savoring happy memories and reframing painful past experiences into positive ones is an effective way to increase overall life satisfaction.

Happier and Healthier at Work

UK study from the University of Exeter confirms good news: Employees that have a say in the design and layout of their workspace are happier and healthier. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they also become up to 32 percent more productive.

t would seem that dryer sheets, because they are put on the shelf to be sold, would be non-toxic; however, a lot of the ingredients in dryer sheets are on the government RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances) database of toxic chemicals. Some of the chemicals used in household products, according to GrinningPlanet. com, have not undergone in-depth testing to determine their effects on people, particularly long-term effects. The chemicals found in dryer sheets are as follows: alpha-tersineol, benzyl acetate, camphor, benzyl alcohol, limonene, ethyl acetate, pentane, and chloroform. The artificial chemical perfumes from dryer sheets coat the clothing in the dryer. Penetrating the skin and lungs, these chemicals may cause central nervous system disorders, headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, liver or kidney damage, skin disorders, and cancer. The fumes from the dryer sheets also escape from the dryer into the environment, making the air more toxic to breathe and contributing to poor air quality. A healthier way to prevent static cling from the dryer is to use Â˝ cup of vinegar as a natural fabric softener in the rinse water and add a little bit to a wash cloth and put it in the dryer. (Do not mix bleach and vinegar in the washer! It may cause toxic fumes). Hang clothes on a rack or line to do the last bit of drying rather than drying clothes completely. Get a wooden rack to hang smaller items on rather than drying them. Wash and dry synthetic and cotton fabrics separately. Try not to use the dryer at all for nylon and rayon clothing. Synthetic materials cause most of the static cling. Source: Naturalnews.com

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all. November is Native American Heritage Month NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.gov lists celebrations.

Reef Requiem

World’s Coral in Dire Peril

As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency. ~Caroline Kennedy

The world’s coral reefs are dying. It doesn’t take a trained eye to see the draining of color that results when the corals, stressed by heat due to global warming, expel the algae they rely upon for food that also provides their signature hues. It’s a death knell as well for reef fish. Reefs have always grappled with destructive fishing practices, sediment and nutrient runoff, coral mining, tourism and coastal development. Scientists say the bleaching process is now accelerating. The World Resources Institute reports that nearly three-quarters of all ocean reefs are at risk of extreme degradation, on top of the 20 percent already lost or damaged beyond repair. Oceanographers think that all reefs will be at risk by 2050 because of increasingly acidified seas, the result of increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Coral reefs, covering less than 1 percent of the ocean floor, harbor 25 percent of the ocean’s biodiversity and are home to more than 4,000 species of fish. In developing countries, reefs account for nearly 25 percent of all fishing areas, feeding millions of people. Scientists stress that it is more important than ever to control manmade factors such as overfishing and pollution to aid in corals’ survival. Sources: The New York Times and U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

sOccket to Me

A Powerful Plaything Two Harvard undergraduate students, Julia Silverman and Jessica Matthews, have come up with a way to harness the kinetic energy of a moving soccer ball and store it as electric current in a battery inside the ball. The invention, called sOccket, collects enough energy in 15 minutes of play to power a typical LED lamp for three hours. The device sports its own power outlet to retrieve the juice inside. Today’s sOccket is designed to last for a year or longer; researchers are studying its larger potential. Source: CleanTechnica.com

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Community Currency Private Mints on the Upswing

A local currency movement is again emerging as a way to focus business capital, especially consumer spending, on community economies. BerkShares illustrate the phenomenon. First issued in 2006 in the southern Berkshires region of Massachusetts, more than 2 million of these paper notes are currently in circulation. One hundred BerkShares can be purchased for $95 at one of five local banks and exchanged at participating merchants with the same purchasing value as U.S. dollars. The program provides consumers an incentive to keep the notes active and shop and dine locally in the 400 neighborhood businesses that accept them. “At the moment, we’re a very sophisticated ‘buy local’ program,” says Susan Witt, co-founder and administrator of BerkShares, Inc., “but the potential to move to an independent currency is built in.” Networking is key. Some local currency success stories include New York’s Ithaca Hours, North Carolina’s Plenty and Wisconsin’s Madison Hours, but others have not survived, despite sometimes extensive marketing support. BerkShares continue to represent a relatively small part of the region’s local economy. Witt says: “In the short term, it’s about educating people about local economies. In the long term, it’s transforming the institution of money. We’re not there yet. But everyone knows what BerkShares are.” Source: Adapted from E/The Environmental Magazine.

Don’t forget to love

yourself. ~Soren Kierkegaard

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globalbriefs

Banking Freedom

Loan Alternatives Emerging Worldwide Borrowing from a bank has traditionally been a slow, bureaucratic process, often off-limits to people outside the wageand-salary mainstream, whether they’re starting a business or getting back on their feet. Over the centuries, groups of people have organized various styles of societal credit arrangements to address these shortcomings. Today’s credit union, a co-operative, communitybased banking model, still thrives. In the past 30 years, the rise of microcredit has been providing small loans to people around the world that have no access to traditional banks or could not meet banking industry requirements. More recently, the combination of microfinance and online social networking has resulted in a new phenomenon: peer-to-peer lending, or social lending. Today, more than a dozen websites connect borrowers and lenders without using banks as middlemen. The economic advantage of such peer-to-peer lending extends to attractive interest rates for borrowers; often half that of Visa or MasterCard. LendingClub.com has surpassed $1 billion in such loans. “Interest rates turn a charitable relationship into a business relationship,” notes Matt Flannery, who founded the online micro-lender Kiva.org in 2005. “That empowers the poor by making them business partners.” Kiva lenders don’t earn interest on their loans, but the underlying micro-lenders that administer the loans in their countries do. Sources: Ode magazine, MainStreet. com 14

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ecotip Green Greetings

The Medium is the Message with Holiday Cards Even with the advent of email, texting, smart phones and animated web greetings, the traditional paper holiday greeting card, wishing recipients a “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Hanukkah” or simply “Happy Holidays,” still holds a place in our hearts as a way to send, receive, display and even file forever a treasured memento. RawPeople.com reports that 300,000 trees are consumed each year in the making of some 2 billion holiday cards, but appealing alternatives are coming to the rescue. Purchasing cards made of recycled paper is the easiest way to save some lumber. Look for a local card retailer that is big on labels signifying use of 100 percent recycled content, post-consumer waste and vegetable inks. More unusual options include tree-free paper made from sugar cane and plantable cards with embedded seeds. Nonprofit and conservation-oriented organizations can fill in the gaps. CardsThatGive.com (Tinyurl. com/3arz7ms) works with scores of them and offers online visitors a legend of icons that explains the environmental

and charitable benefits of each one. The Sierra Club (Tinyurl.com/3wven48), America’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, offers holiday designs printed in the United States with soy-based inks on recycled paper. The Greenpeace Natural Collection (Tinyurl.com/4xwabus) also offers eco-friendly cards. To reduce a card’s carbon footprint to the bare minimum, with the only transport required that expended by the post office to deliver it, make it yourself. One option is to take old received cards, creatively paint over the original addressee’s name and reuse it. No envelope? Just write on the back of the clean front panel and cut it off to create a holiday postcard. Sites such as CraftStylish.com (Tinyurl.com/dng4z5) offer attractive suggestions for making original greeting cards from recycled materials. All that’s needed are a few household items like paper bags, pencil, pen, ruler, tape, glue and crayons; professional art supplies are not required. Fun stamping dies can be fashioned from a potato. Even sewing skills can come into play to craft one-of-a-kind cards that will be warmly received and cherished for years to come. Source: Adapted from GreenPromise.com.

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communityspotlight

Customized Companion Care

In the Comfort of Your Home… by Michele Senac

risten Rose, President of Customized Companion Care, began her company because she wanted to provide quality home care to a variety of clients. As a recreational therapist with 20+ years of experience, Rose worked with all ages, including those with rehabilitation and special needs, and post-surgery and aging requirements. As a young mother, she took time off to raise her children and during that time her interest in home care became heightened. This led to researching the best ways to provide meaningful care and service. In March 2006, Rose opened Customized Companion Care in Greenville and has served the Upstate ever since. “I started this company based on the need for quality care and quality of life during aging and other circumstances, while allowing clients to stay in their own homes,” says Rose. With a trained staff of homemak-

ers, companions, certified nurses’ aides and home health aides, Customized Companion Care offers a variety of services. Companionship, transportation and escort to appointments or recreational activities, personal care and bathing, meal preparation in the home, medication reminders, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, errands, family communications and additional customized services are available. Rose reports that the staff is fully screened with background, drug and driving checks. An initial interview and assessment appointment is set up in the home at no charge. Based on the needs of the client, a customized care plan is created and implemented. Services can be contracted for as little as three consecutive hours per day a week or more, depending on the client’s needs and desires. Long-term care insurance covers some of these services, according to Rose.

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According to statistics reported on CustomizedCompanionCare.com, the U.S. population is experiencing greater longevity and the ability of the majority of older Americans to remain living independently is a major challenge. Over the next 50 years, the number of Americans over age 65 is projected to at least double, while those over age 85 will more than quadruple to almost 18 million. Rose adds that her company can help by allowing a client to remain as independent as possible at home, giving a sense of stability, normalcy and peace of mind for the client and family. When considering companion care services, Rose advises to research and interview companies. She suggests asking questions about quality of care, caregiver guidelines and screening, asking whether the company is insured and if they have back-up and on-call staff. Additionally, Rose shares, “People need quality of care and quality of life no matter what stage of life they are in. We add to their lives by providing the things they can’t do on their own.” For more information, contact 864679-2601 or CustomizedCompanionCare.com. See ad, page 19. Michele Senac is a freelance writer in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is certified in Interior Redesign & Feng Shui. For information, contact 864-6319335 or FineRedesigns.com. See ad, page 46.

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by Carolyn Blakeslee Make a list of what Take mental snapshots overcome your own limiting beliefs, so why you desire. List your listen to anyone else’s desires—not wants or of good times and self-limiting negativity? needs, which imply lack Step away with kindof, rather than abuntell yourself, ness. dance of, something. By saying/thinking/writing, “Remember this.” Select news sources “I desire [this] or somecarefully and set a time limit. Read thing even better now manifesting for only thoughtful, responsible journalism, the good of all concerned,” you create which doesn’t include most TV news. room for even greater possibilities. You’ll avoid wasting time on nasty stories that engender negative feelings and Remember a situation of abundance. harmful physiological responses. You’ll If you catch yourself wallowing in a feel better for it. bad memory or engaging in “stinkin’ thinkin’,” call up a contrasting memory Have the proverbial “attitude of gratiin which you felt rich, beautiful, accomplished, capable—whatever state of tude.” Count your blessings. Think often of all the good in your life. Say “Thank being you desire. you,” more than once a day. ContemAlign with your passions. By taking even plate the areas of your life that are working well; take those skills and apply a small step toward a passion or goal them to what you would like to improve. that nurtures you, you will feel cleaner, clearer and more energetic, thus opening the way for progress. God has a plan Express gratitude. Thank others frequently, with thank-you cards, expresfor your life and His deep desire for His sive emails, gestures of encouragement creation—you—is for you to fl ourish. and smiles. People always appreciate kindness and good manners, especially Look forward. List your most cherished when civility seems in short supply. dreams and immediate intentions. Better yet, pull pictures from a past happy time and cut out magazine pictures that Smile! When you answer the phone, put a smile on your face and in your represent the good things you desire in voice. Welcome people into your life, your future, and then paste them in a even if it’s just for that moment. Allow journal or on a poster board to refer to them to feel your warmth. When you during moments of refl ection. catch yourself frowning with concentration during a task, pause to lift your Streamline your life continually. Let go brows, pull back your face and smile! of situations and clutter that don’t support your aspirations. Carolyn Blakeslee publishes the North Spend time with positive people. Don’t Central Florida edition of Natural Awakenings (NaturalAwakeningsncﬂ.com). believe naysayers. You are working to

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oday, Americans can tap into one of the best bargains around by voting to support our local and regional economies. By shifting our shopping to locally owned and operated retailers and service providers, we help create and retain area jobs, support community commerce and build valuable relationships and social connections within our community. With every local purchase, we leave the store enriched, having deepened both community social capital and genuine wealth. Imagine the joy of knowing that your purchase contributes to the dentist supplying braces for the local grocer’s kids, the local insurance agent’s mortgage payment, the local banker’s roof repair and the local roofer’s dinner— all of them friends and neighbors. The list of benefits—from shoring up local home values to ensuring access to local produce—keeps expanding as your dollars continue to circulate within the community. Yet, finding a fuller range of locally made items at locally owned stores will continue to be challenging until shoppers demand it. One way to begin

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aligning purchases with your values is by patronizing stores that offer socially responsible and fair trade items. Shaktari Belew, author of Honoring All Life: A Practical Guide to Exploring a New Reality, explains how purchasing goods and services can actually create local community wealth for all if they are specifically designed for that outcome. “When items are designed to be created and sold locally, everyone involved benefits, from the suppliers that obtain the raw materials through those that manufacture, sell and buy the finished item. Even the environment benefits.” Belew encourages our learning as much as possible about purchases. “Once people are aware of the two vital concepts of localization and design, they will be better able to scrutinize purchases,” advises this designer and wholesystems thinker who focuses on resilient community design. As a Transition US.org workshop leader and one of the primary designers of the Community Engagement Process for Unified Field Corporation’s whole-systems/quadruple

bottom line financial model, this Oregon resident tries to follow her own advice. “The Cradle to Cradle C2C certification helps,” she says. The C2C program is an eco-label authorized by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, co-founded in 1995 by William McDonough, the author of Cradle to Cradle. The certification process assesses a product’s safety to humans and the environment, plus its potential for future life cycles. The “program focuses on using safe materials that can be disassembled and recycled for another purpose or composted as biological nutrients. To date, hundreds of items, from building materials, bedding and linens, baby care and haircare products to personal and household cleaning products, have been C2C certified. If you plan to ship gifts long distances this gift-giving season, why not use the first C2C-certified consumer product—a U.S. Postal Service packing box? It exemplifies how a complex good design makes a product people- and planet-friendly. All 60 of the product’s boxes, decals and labels, involving 1,400 component materials, had to be certified, but the benefits are big: reduced costs for handling waste and disposing of hazardous materials; plus, the receiver may easily recycle the item with a free conscience. “Imagine a closed-loop market system in which any number of items made from finite resources such as glass, paper, steel, plastic and cloth are designed to be reused in a near-endless cycle,” says Belew. “Imagine a world of goods designed for easy repair and maintenance, rather than obsolescence.” Belew, the designer of Will’s Bills, a form of complementary currency, also recommends buying items that have longterm reusability specific to our needs. “My daughter loves a particular curry sauce, which comes in a little glass jar with a screw-top lid,” she relates. Rather than recycle the jars, the family reuses them for storing small things at home. “They’re also the perfect size for single servings,” she says. Sometimes, just a simple shift in perspective can change an item from trash to treasure. Linda Sechrist is an editor of Natural Awakenings community magazines. natural awakenings

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healthykids may start to discern the triggers for his or her anxiety.” Trying to solve the problem immediately can backfire, she advises. Create a consistent time, such as a snack break after school, to allow a child to download her day. You’ll learn more about what causes her stress and she’ll gain confidence in your care and her own ability to face fears.

Examine yourself

For many school-age kids, performance anxiety becomes an overriding constant. Unfortunately, parents often play a role by projecting their own ambitions onto their kids, notes Geary. Carl Honoré, author of Under Pressure, cites parents’ good intentions, but blames modern forces— including a perfectionist culture, a volatile and hypercompetitive economy and older, first-time parents that bring a workplace ethos to child rearing—for conspiring to pressure kids. “What we’re squeezing out is the simple, soaring human pleasure and joy of being a child,” says Honoré. So find ways to lighten up on expectations.

Calming Anxious Kids Six Ways to Ease Upsets by Elisa Bosley

ids today are no strangers to stress. In a media-saturated world, children face scary stuff every day, from wars and natural disasters to divorce and peer pressure. In addition to the mental toll, anxiety affects kids’ bodies, too: A study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that family stress directly compromises immune function and increases the likelihood of illness in children. As a parent, how can we help? First, take a deep breath. “Childhood anxiety is not a new problem in our society,” says Dr. Anandhi Narasimhan, a Los Angeles physician specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry. She notes that all children go through stages of normal fears and worries, and anxieties can show up as stomach aches, headaches, potty accidents, aggression and sleep problems. Here, experts offer tips to discern normal versus unhealthy stress levels and to help a child develop coping skills for life’s inevitable hardships.

Make space

Start by simply listening to your child. “When my children are upset, my immediate instinct is to ask ‘How can I fix this?’” says Dr. Natalie Geary, an integrative pediatrician and mother of three in New York City. “But you need to step back, listen and empathize, without trying to problem-solve right away. If you allow the child to express his or her discomfort, and if you step back and try to gain some perspective, you 20

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Consider help

“Children are expected to visit a pediatrician for preventive health, and we should adopt the same principle for mental health,” counsels Narasimhan. “If anxiety is impacting a child’s functioning—such as causing him to want to avoid school or public places, showing extreme difficulty separating from caretakers, or complaining of frequent pains for which the pediatrician doesn’t see a medical explana-

tion—take the child to a therapist or psychiatrist [to screen for anxiety].” When appropriate, Narasimhan recommends cognitive behavioral therapy, in which a therapist teaches the child strategies to combat fears and address certain feelings and behaviors. “This may include deep-breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and alternative coping thoughts,” she says. A metaanalysis of clinical trials first published in School Psychology Review concludes that such therapy can play a key role in alleviating childhood anxiety.

Unschedule

Speed breeds stress. “Don’t be in such a rush,” advises Geary. “Whatever you can take out of the day, take out.” Work out a looser schedule, whether that means limiting kids to one musical instrument or sport or instituting a weekly day of rest, when playtime replaces all homework and chores. Says Geary, “I see a lot of kids coming in with stomach pains or school issues, or they’re hitting others. Nine times out of 10, I feel like saying to the parents, ‘Just take your kids to the playground, sit in the park with them and get really dirty digging in the mud.’ If they did that for a month, they’d be fine.”

not getting a jolt of hard-to-digest fat, protein or sugar.” Her favored choices include low-fat cheese and hummus, or whole-grain bread, spread with nut butter, an easy-to-digest protein.

Relax

Children often reflect their parents’ moods, so create calm. “Massage, maybe with calendula oil or something that smells nice for the child, is wonderful,” says Geary. The key is the interaction of the touch and the stillness. Just before bedtime, enjoy a cup of herbal tea together. “It’s more the ritual of sharing a warm drink at the end of the day than actually what you’re drinking,” she says. “They will absorb the fact that you’re spending time with them.” Elisa Bosley is a senior editor at Delicious Living magazine.

Pay attention to food

“If blood sugar drops, it’s a very anxiety- and irritability-producing sensation,” observes Geary. “Try to feed children snacks that provide slow-release nutrition, meaning they’re

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Economics of Happiness:

The New Economy Changing the Rules to Benefit America’s People

by John de Graaf and Linda Sechrist

sociated under it.” Likewise, the Constitution of the United States declares that government is to promote, among other things, the general welfare of the people. Americans are able to achieve a better life, as we’ve proved many times in the past, benefiting mightily as a result of forward steps ranging from democracy, women’s suffrage and civil rights to inventive technological leadership. Although history shows that this has been accomplished primarily by changing national policies, any new economy delivering improved well-being is first brought about largely by active citizens that choose to invest more time in building a nation that reflects increasingly enlightened values. Everyone’s quality of life—from today’s parents to future generations of great-grandchildren—depends upon individuals collectively working to build a new economy based on the concept of genuine wealth. In his award-winning book, Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth, ecological economist Mark Anielski explains this new and practical approach grounded in what people value most, which he states is: “Love, meaningful relationships, happiness, joy, freedom, sufficiency, justice and peace”—qualities of life far more vital than blind economic growth and material possessions.

Most Americans are facing their most significant economic challenges in generations. From the hardships of unemployment to the perils of mounting debt, worry about the health of a national economy that depends on consumerism and market success dominates our conversation. But have we asked what the economy is really for? Preferred Measure of Progress

ince the Second World War, we have been assured that more economic growth is good for us. But is it? By any measure, the U.S. economy, in its pursuit of constant growth, is in dire need of critical life support. Too many people have lost jobs, homes, scholarships and retirement savings, along with peace of mind, in the face of complex uncertainties. Those individuals that have jobs are earning less in real income than in 2001, even though they spend more hours working and commuting than previous generations. We’ve had enough of the official mantra: Work more, enjoy less, pollute more, eat toxic foods and suffer illnesses, all for the sake of increasing the gross domestic product. Why not learn ways to work less and enjoy it more; spend more time with our friends

and families; consume, pollute, destroy and owe less; and live better, longer and more meaningfully? To do all this, we need fresh solutions that engage America’s people in redefining goals for the economy (what we want from it) as opposed to the economy’s goals (what it demands from us).

An Economy Based on Quality of Life

Although an economy based on a high quality of life that makes people happy may sound revolutionary, Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president, enshrined the pursuit of happiness as a human right when he drafted our Declaration of Independence. Jefferson emphasized that America’s government was, “to secure the greatest degree of happiness possible for the general mass of those as-

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To determine whether our economy promotes the greatest good or the happiness of the American people, we need to understand what makes us happy and how economic policies enhance or thwart our pursuit of happiness; we also need a better instrument of economic measurement than the gross domestic product (GDP). The GDP counts remedial and defensive expenditures for pollution, accidents, war, crime and sickness as positives, rather than deducting these costs. GDP also discounts the value of contributions such as natural resources and ecosystem services, improvement in quality of life, unpaid domestic work, volunteer work, good health and social connection. Anielski, in concert with economic experts such as Charles Eisenstein, au-

We’ve had enough of the official mantra: Work more, enjoy less, pollute more, eat toxic foods and suffer illnesses, all for the sake of increasing the gross domestic product. Why not learn ways to work less and enjoy it more; spend more time with our friends and families; consume, pollute, destroy and owe less; and live better, longer and more meaningfully? thor of Sacred Economics, Hazel Henderson, author of Ethical Markets, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, recommends that economic policies aim to boost societal welfare, rather than GDP. All agree that a new indicator of well-being, such as the U.S. Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), could

be used to more accurately measure economic progress.

The Science of Happiness

A respected “science of happiness,” pioneered by University of Illinois positive psychologist Edward Diener, Ph.D., dubbed Dr. Happiness, and

other researchers, has existed for more than a decade. The study of what makes people happy and life fulfilling repeatedly demonstrates that the economic route to happiness does not consist of endlessly widening the superhighway of accumulation. Rather, it resides in a host of personal values that are closer to our hearts, as illustrated by the Himalayan nation of Bhutan (population: about 700,000). For many years, Bhutan has measured its general well-being—as the people themselves subjectively report it—using a Gross National Happiness (GNH) index. Its government bases policy decisions on how they might effect the kind of happiness associated with contentment, family, community, spirituality, education, compatibility with nature and good physical health. After years of primary research, the Bhutanese have identified nine domains for assessing happiness: psychological well-being, physical health, time use (work-life balance), community vitality and social connection, education, cultural preservation and diversity, environmental sustainability, good governance and material wellbeing. In 2004, the first annual International Conference on Gross National Happiness was held in Bhutan. Hundreds of government representatives, scholars and other thought leaders from more than 40 nations gathered to explore the possibility of making GNH the true indicator of

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n Ask our employers for more time off instead of higher pay.

a country’s health and quality of life. As of 2011, a non-binding resolution by the United Nations General Assembly urges that countries now measure their health and happiness, as well as wealth. Sixtysix countries backed it.

Measuring Americans’ Life Satisfaction

Seattle, Washington, the first U.S. city to implement a measurement of life satisfaction, is parlaying Bhutan’s indicators—psychological well-being, physical health, work/time balance, education and capacity building, cultural vitality and access to arts and culture, environmental quality and access to nature, apt governance and material well-being—as part of its own Sustainable Seattle Happiness Initiative. Spearheaded by Sustainable Seattle Executive Director Laura Musikanski and her team with encouragement by City Council President Richard Conlin, it may become America’s first GNH city. Initial survey results, intended to spark conversations that matter, will be discussed at future town meetings in Seattle neighborhoods and used to recommend policies for consideration by the city council. Repeating the survey every couple of years will reveal progress. Interest in a similar Happiness Initiative is growing in cities and towns from coast to coast, such as Napa, California; Bowling Green, Kentucky; Duluth, Minnesota; Santa Fe and

Roswell, New Mexico; Bellevue, Nebraska; Portland, Oregon; and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Some 100 colleges and universities also are beginning to apply the Happiness Initiative survey.

How to Become Happier

To improve our own well-being within any economy, we need to attend to our security, social connections and the way we balance our time. Choosing to live with less stuff and lighter debt supports a better life with less income but more time, lower stress and better health. As individuals, we can: n Focus more on matters of family and community and on building trust. n Devote less attention to maximizing incomes and more attention to acts of generosity.

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In our local communities, we can find ways to design more relationshipfriendly places such as farmers’ markets, where shoppers tend to engage in many more conversations than in supermarket aisles (Worldwatch Institute). In cities, we can call for public and private spaces that facilitate social connection, instead of discouraging it via urban sprawl. Ecological economist Dave Batker, co-author of What’s the Economy for Anyway? (film clip at Tinyurl. com/3tc9dlk), believes that moving forward requires greater citizen involvement in the shaping of democracy, laws and our collective future. By ditching pundits and talking with neighbors, city by city and town by town, citizens throughout the United States are moving to do this using newly learned techniques such as those offered by Open Space Technology, World Café, Transition Towns, Sustainable Cities, The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, and the Institute of Noetic Sciences’ Worldview Literacy Project. In St. Petersburg, Florida, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and other places, citizens are cultivating a stronger sense of community with real discussions about local issues and economic goals. They aim to arrive at a clear-eyed view of what citizens really want from the economy.

In St. Petersburg, the culmination of Sharon Joy Kleitsch’s 10-year effort to build a flourishing community through helpful workshops on timely subjects, meaningful conversations and aligning constructive partnerships is reaching a crescendo this month at Beyond Sustainability: Ecosystems, Economics, and Education, the Institute of Florida Studies’ 36th annual conference, at Hillsborough Community College (Tinyurl.com/3avntte). Kleitsch remarks, “I show up, pay attention and listen for opportunities where my connections with policy makers, educators, nonprofits and community activists can help convene people in meaningful conversations that can make a difference in building a resilient community.” In Oklahoma City, Sustainable OKC, a volunteer organization working towards community sustainability at the crossroads of business, environment and social justice, frequently partners with the city’s Office of Sustainability, the CommonWealth Urban Farms project and the Oklahoma Food Cooperative (Sustainableokc.org). The grassroots organization advocates shopping locally and sustainably.

Jennifer Alig, Sustainable OKC president, is consistently delighted by the growing number of residents that don’t just attend events such as movie screenings of The Economics of Happiness, but also show up to plant food to feed the hungry and join Commonwealth Urban Farms work parties to feed neighborhoods using the products of thriving urban farms on vacant city lots. Alig notes, “After events, we sometimes use Open Space Technology to talk about topics that people are passionate about and willing to invest their time in.” The kind of society that makes for health, happiness, true prosperity and sustainability is one with strong local economies and flourishing communities that includes many activities provided by local nonprofits. It’s one characterized by: n Local small businesses and banking n Farmers’ markets and urban gardens n Urban designs that favor shared walks instead of isolated commutes n Public spaces for social interaction n Circumstances in which buyers know sellers

n Businesspeople that sponsor and volunteer for local activities n Salary differences that are not vast n Citizens building a better world together We intuitively know what is required to create such a society, starting in our own community. What we need is the determination to make sure the economy serves us; rules that benefit all of the people; a commitment to widespread quality of life, social justice and sustainability; and the political will to make good change happen. John de Graaf, media and outreach director for the Happiness Initiative, speaks nationally on overwork and overconsumption in America. He recently co-authored What’s the Economy for, Anyway? – Why It’s Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness, with David Batker. He is also co-author of Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic. Fifteen of his documentaries have aired on PBS. Linda Sechrist writes and edits for Natural Awakenings.

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Tools to Navigate the New Economy New Economics Foundation: The Great Transition NewEconomics.org Browse NewEconomics.org/sites/ neweconomics.org/files/Great_ Transition_0.pdf. This independent think-and-do-tank inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being. The Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth GenuineWealth.net Author Mark Anielski maps how to measure genuine wealth and create flourishing economies grounded in people’s well-being.

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Create a Personal Plan that Works How do we keep our personal economy strong and contribute to the kind of world we want to live in? How do we walk the vital path of local sustainability in every part of our life—including work, investing and buying necessities? Mark Anielski, author of The Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth, explains five ways to take action that are worth exploring. Investments Move the majority of money reserves out of the stock market and into community banks that loan money in their neighborhoods. Eliminate debts in order to have more discretionary income and ultimately, more time to pursue the things that make life worthwhile. Work Join up with and pursue clients that are contributing to all of their stakeholders and the environment in positive ways.

Create a personal business plan with a goal of income sufficiency—having just enough income to meet the basic needs for a good life. Live with one vehicle, rather than two, and ride a bike to places where friends gather. Volunteering Get involved in community activities, such as participating in the local town council, neighborhood association and service groups. Purchases Buy local whenever possible. Choose the local pharmacy instead of the big chain, the farmers’ market rather than a multi-state supermarket. Examine each purchase and consider its ramifications. Avoid buying clothes that need to be dry-cleaned and patronize green cleaners that do not use toxic chemicals. Buy goods in the local economy, so that dollars remain in the community. Purchase from locally owned

businesses that employ neighbors and other locals. While material possessions and luxuries are nice, having too many means too much routine maintenance, fixing things and dusting. Once we’ve reached a “maintenance stage” of life, a time when most material needs have been realized, direct energy and funds to maintaining the integrity of the home (built capital). The payoff includes more time for passions outside of work and more time with friends, family and neighbors. Philanthropy Offset part of the family’s ecological footprint by donating to organizations that supply clean power or plant trees. Assist the community’s poor and homeless by applying available time, talent and treasure. Source: Adapted from The Economics of Happiness, by Mark Anielski.

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Eco-Friendly Restaurants Serve Up Sustainability by Sandra Murphy

ating green isn’t limited to salads. It means that sustainable thinking goes into a meal at every stage, from the use of local ingredients and energy savings to recycling and composting waste. Delicious food, served thoughtfully, is the goal of today’s environmentally conscious restaurant. Look fi rst to local mom-and-pop eateries that are doing it right, but there are some chains worth considering, as well. With more than 25 million cups of wake-up java sold each day, coffee shops have a perfect opportunity to start a good day by example. Californiabased Green Café Network consults with owners and baristas to reduce the environmental impact of member shops. Effi cient equipment, biodegrad-

able cups and renewable products for fl ooring and tables make the coffee house experience more sustainable, especially when buyers select shadegrown, organic, free-trade beans. Starbucks Corporation has taken it all a step further by designing a pre-certifi ed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) prototype store. It features recycled fl oor tiles, reduced lighting and lower water usage and air conditioning set three degrees higher than usual. Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes offers fresh-tossed salads, made-fromscratch soups and hot or cold desserts in their 120 restaurants, where vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free items are offered daily. Reclaimed recyclables

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come back as takeout containers, towels and napkins. Materials sent out for recycling include glass, paper, aluminum and cardboard. Even garbage is given a new role as part of a chainwide composting program. Tankless water heaters are in while traditional systems are out and cleaning products are all Green Seal certifi ed. At Chipotle Mexican Grill, “It’s not just a burrito, it’s a foil-wrapped, handcrafted, local farm-supporting, food culture-changing cylinder of deliciousness,” states the company’s website. In 2010, Chipotle served about 5 million pounds of local farm produce through its 1,000 mostly North American stores. The company-wide 2011 goal is 10 million pounds. Inside those burritos, 40 percent of the beans are certifi ed organic, resulting in 140,000 fewer pounds of pesticide added to the soil. The romaine lettuce, bell peppers, jalapeño, red onions, oregano and tomatoes come from family-owned farms. California patrons also enjoy locally grown lemons and avocados. Chipotle produce typically travels no more than 300 miles to its distribution centers. Short travel time means less fuel burned and fewer greenhouse gases plus fresher, more nutritious food on the plate than what less eco-con-

scious restaurants provide. “The environment is the basis of our business; we try to be green in everything,” explains Mike Vroman, a store manager in the St. Louis area. So, for example, “Most of the beef we serve in this area is either from Missouri or Kansas. Even our uniforms are 100 percent organic cotton.” Because restaurants draw their highest levels of electricity when community demand peaks, Chipotle installed solar panels on 75 of its Texas restaurants, while a wind turbine provides electricity at the Gurnee, Illinois site, reducing midday drain on the grid. The Gurnee site is the first restaurant ever to receive the superior Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating. Is it possible to operate a restaurant without a dishwasher, range, hood or oven? Yes, if bowls, straws, cutlery, chopsticks and cups are made from corn or potato starch. Freshii meals are created in biodegradable, all natural,

EVOS generates one-third of its restaurant energy needs via wind turbines. For each store, it’s the annual equivalent of taking eight cars off the road or planting 32 acres of trees.

By cutting the volume of pickle and pepper brine used, Subway annually saves 739,000 gallons of water and 130,000 pounds of plastic, plus reduces shipping miles by delivering the same amount of product in fewer trucks. Just eliminating the paper interleaf between cheese slices saves 450,000 pounds of waste paper a year; the restaurant’s overall goal is zero landfill waste. food-safe bags. Custom made, the bags leave a carbon footprint five to seven times smaller than the most energyefficient dishwasher. Everything taken from the store will readily biodegrade or is easy to recycle. Even store size is a factor. Freshii founder Matthew Corrin notes, “As we grow, our stores are built smaller, to use less materials, to use greener materials, to consume less energy, to take less from this Earth.” Some Freshii stores are

super-efficient, encompassing just 150 square feet. If a burger, fries and shake dinner evokes guilty pleasure, EVOS removes both the guilt and grease, leaving only pleasurable flavor. The restaurant’s trademark Airfries are better for more than just folks’ arteries. “Our potatoes are air-fried at a high temperature,” explains Jackie Macaluso, community ambassador for EVOS, “so we have no used and reused vats of grease to discard.” Less noticeable eco-bonuses include zero-VOC paint and flooring, made from sustainable, eco-friendly, raw materials like wood flour, linseed oil, rosin, jute fiber and limestone. The company’s Southeast U.S. locations work to raise awareness that even comfort foods can be greener, healthier and still taste good, and to teach children about healthier eating habits. Of course, there’s usually a Subway Restaurant around the corner. Long committed to serving fresh food fast, the company recently announced its new LEED-certified eco-edition. With 35,000 franchises in 98 countries, small changes add up to big blessings for the Earth. The most important thing we can do to go green is to eat green every day. It serves up the most bang for the buck in healthy sustainability. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring. com.

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Signs of an Eco-Friendly Restaurant

aking the environment a priority doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Owners and managers can green up any local restaurant, and customers will appreciate the results. Following are some good fi rst steps. n Recycle everything possible—paper, aluminum, plastics and glass. n Collect food waste to give to local gardeners to compost. n Switch from foam carryout containers and bags to Earth-friendly products made from biodegradable vegetable starch; also consider transitioning to recycled napkins. n Use eco-friendly cleaning supplies that are healthy for staff and customers. n Install low-fl ow aerators on sink faucets and low-fl ow conversion kits on toilets to reduce water usage.

Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson

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n Anytime equipment needs to be replaced, choose a greener model, from light bulbs to refrigerators, which will save on energy bills. n Remember, going green is a process. For more information, visit the Green Restaurant Association’s DineGreen.com.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU Mood-Boosting Health Tips by Kim Childs

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. ~Walt Disney

appy though they can be, the holidays can leave some folks feeling overstuffed, overcommitted and especially in colder regions, grappling with winter blues. The good news is that the holiday season can be a happier and healthier time with a few strategies, supplements and herbs in hand.

Eat, Drink… and be Mindful “Many of us get down during the dark winter months, so we fight the darkness with festivities and foods that we think will pick us up,” says nutritionist Judith Mabel, Ph.D., of Brookline, Massachusetts. “But most holiday foods don’t succeed because like alcohol, they bring your mood up briefly and then bring it down.” During the holidays, Mabel advises her clients to keep exercising for better brain function and mood, to avoid sugar when possible and to reduce hunger before parties by eating snacks like nuts, seeds, fruit and cheese or soup. “It’s also important to eat a high-fiber, low-glycemic breakfast in the morning such as eggs, whole grain cereals or yogurt,” adds Mabel. “That keeps you from consuming too many calories during the day.” Mabel recommends bringing healthy offerings to gatherings, like hummus or eggplant dip with whole grain 38

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crackers or a platter of crudités. “If you are going to splurge, dark chocolate that is at least 60 percent cocoa is a good choice,” she says. “It can lower blood sugar and it has healthy flavonoids and theobromine, which is a mood booster. It does have some caffeine, however, so be aware if you are sensitive.” To counteract wintertime vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Mabel suggests Vitamin D3 supplementation in the range of 1,000 to 2,000 IU daily. Fish oils and B vitamins also make her list of mood boosters year-round.

Herbal Help When it comes to managing stressful situations, Bonnie Rogers, a clinical herbalist in Briarcliff, New York, recommends a natural approach to calm nerves. “Nettles help to balance the adrenals,” she says. “It’s a tonic herb that you could use every day of your life, and it delivers calcium to your system.” Rogers recommends covering ½ to ¾ cup of loose nettles with boiling water in a jar and letting the herbs “drink” a bit before topping them off with more boiling water. Allow the mixture to sit for at least four hours (or overnight) to release the vitamins and minerals, and

then strain the tea and drink it cold or hot, storing leftovers in the refrigerator. “In the winter, I add a tablespoon of elderberries, which are antiviral,” says Rogers. “Sometimes I also add a quarter cup of oat straw, which helps to balance the nervous system; letting the mixture steep releases its magnesium, which relaxes the body.” Rose petal tea can be a quick fix for anxiety, notes Rogers, who also likes rose glycerite from a dropper bottle. “I often give my herbal students a drop without telling them what it is,” Rogers reports. “When I ask them what it feels like, almost everybody says, ‘I feel like my shoulders relaxed and my heart opened.’” Motherwort tincture is another aid for reducing anxiety, she adds, and skullcap helps with insomnia and racing thoughts. For those coping with SAD but not on medication, Rogers suggests a combination of St. John’s Wort and lemon balm. “A simple lemon balm tea is wonderfully relaxing, and it helps with digestion.” Rogers adds that tulsi, the ayurvedic name for holy basil, also helps the body to manage stress and comes in tea bags for convenience.

Keep Sleep, Water on the Holiday List Getting adequate sleep during the holidays is essential to fortifying the body and keeping the mind clear, says Dillan DiGiovanni, a certified holistic health coach in Somerville, Massachusetts. “It helps everything. More sleep equals greater energy and less need for caffeine and sugar.” DiGiovanni adds that a glass of warm water with lemon juice in the morning can lift fatigue and irritability, while cleansing the digestive organs. “Drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day helps with detoxification yearround,” she says, “and it curbs appetite during a season of overindulgence.” DiGiovanni further counsels people to limit alcohol, a depressant that disrupts sleep and dehydrates the body, and to guard against holiday overspending and overcommitting in the name of fun. Kim Childs is a writer in Boston. Connect at KimChilds.com. natural awakenings

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Foundations for Optimal Health & Healing ─ 6pm. Heal your body naturally without medication and restore your body to optimal health. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood, Rd, Greenville. 322-2828.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Heartsaver® CPR (Adult, infant and child) ─ 6-9pm. American Heart Association class covers understanding and recognizing symptoms of and emergency resuscitation for adult heart attack, stroke and choking. $40/person. St. Francis eastside, Classroom 301, Greenville. Register online: stfrancishealth.org. Seasonal Gardening Series ─ 6:30-8pm. Learn how to create temporary indoor arrangements for the holiday season. Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch. 277-0616.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Upstate Goes Ha-Ha! (Laugh!) Club ─ 4pm. Laugh, be silly and meet others who want to laugh. Free. Greer Library, 505 Pennsylvania Ave, Greer. Limited space, RSVP: 907-3011. Gnome/Santa/Angel Workshop ─ 12-3pm. Put your own twist on your choice of sculpture to give it your own personal touch. $35 per person. Sign up by calling 244-0616. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. Scuffletown Dancin’ Barn ─ 7-11pm. Family friendly, no alcohol or smoking, everybody’s welcome. Special guest, 14 year old, rising singing star Kylie Hinze. $6. 603 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville. 967-BARN.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

13th Annual Community Health Fair ─ 2-4pm. Health screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, bone density and more. Blood drive, door prizes and health exhibitors. Free. Bethesda United Methodist Church, Highway 81, Powdersville. 859-8445. Giving Thanks - Student Artist Reception ─ 2-6pm. A showcase for the Upstate’s young artists, grades K-12. City of Greer Events Center. 968-7005.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Food Tasting ─ 6:45pm. Gluten free sides and desserts just in time

for Thanksgiving. Taste testing, take home recipes and more. $15 per person. The Wild Radish 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. Limited seating, call 2971105 to reserve your seat. The Economy’s Impact on Your Health ─ 6:307pm. Discuss the impact of the economy on your wellness and smart ways to be healthy while saving money. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 1622 E. North St, Ste 10, Greenville. 416-1136 to reserve space, seating is limited.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Cloth Diapering ─ 10-11:30am. Earth-friendly, affordable alternative to disposable diapers. Share your knowledge or pose questions to the group of friendly mamas. Children of all ages welcome. Free. Burdette Branch Library, 316 W Main St, Taylors. 357-7428.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 I Can Do It! Conference ─ Nov 11-13. 24 of today’s most motivating authors will share their tips and advice on personal growth at the I Can Do It! Conference at the Tampa Convention Center. Featured speakers include Dr. Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Gregg Braden, Brad Lamm, Cheryl Richardson and Christiane Northrup, M.D. For more information, call 800-654-5126 or visit ICanDoIt.net or HayHouse.com. QiGong Breathing 11-11-11 for the Planet ─ 11-11:30am. Breathwork to enhance the vibrational energy for your health and the health of the planet. Free. Falls Park, Greenville, meet at lower level near stage. Call for more details. 430-3292.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Jewelry Workshop ─ 12-3pm. Create two sets of earrings and matching pendants using a variety of textures techniques and glazes. $35 per person. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Be Plastic Bag Free ─ 3-5pm. A low country Quaker and educator will discuss the subject of plastic and other trash that swirl around the ocean gyres. Free. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 439-8788.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Inhabiting the Body ─ 3:30-5:30pm. Workshop in somatic movement, $10. Greenville Yoga, 2021 Augusta Rd, Greenville. 350-8951.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 2nd Annual Counting Our Blessings YMCA Prayer Breakfast ─ 6:30am–8am. Inspirational prayer and breakfast. $10. Caine Halter Family YMCA, 721 Cleveland St, Greenville. 242-1111. Native Plant Society Meeting ─ 7pm. Discussion of the Congaree, Wateree and Upper Santee Rivers. Free. Founders Hall Dining Commons, Southern Wesleyan University, Central. 972-0274. The Path to Optimal Health & Healing ─ 6pm. Heal your body naturally without medication and restore your body to optimal health. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd, Greenville. 3222828 to register.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Greenville International Alliance for Professional Women (GIAFPW) ─ 11:45am-1pm. An organization of professional women committed to furthering their professional and personal growth. RSVP required 48 hours before. $18 for guests/$13 for members. The Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl, Greenville. 244-0944.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 LifeLogic Health Center Grand Opening Party ─ 1-5pm. All are welcome to celebrate the official opening in our new location. Featuring, gluten-free food samples, health and home products, office tours, entertainment, and door prizes. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 1622 E. North St, Ste 10, Greenville. 416-1136. Slow Food Upstate Earth Market ─ 10am-2pm. Farmers market filled with fresh in-season locally-grown food. McDunn Gallery, 741 Rutherford Rd at N Main St, Greenville. 990-4993.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Community HU Sing ─ 11am-12pm. Experience peace and calm. Free. American Red Cross, 950 Grove Rd, Greenville. 627-0470.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Patient Appreciation Day ─ all day by appointment. Bring in 10 nonperishable food items and receive a new patient appointment for free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd, Greenville. 322-2828.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Thyroid Medications: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly ─ 7-8pm. Discuss common thyroid medications and others that may be affecting thyroid function. Address thyroid hormone necessity versus using hormone as a ™gband-aid™h for other issues. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 1622 E. North St, Ste 10, Greenville. 416-1136 to RSVP as seating is limited.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Happy Thanksgiving

upcomingevents FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Thermograms at Greenville Natural Health Center ─ All day by appointment. Breast thermography is a safe, pain-free alternative for detection and establishing baseline for breast health for women of all ages. Cost varies, depending on exam type. Greenville Natural Health Center, 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste F, Greenville. 370-1140. Christmas at Greer City Park ─ 6pm. Tree Lighting Ceremony, City of Greer Events Complex. 968-7005.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Breast Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ All day by appointment. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women serious about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Acupuncture of Greer, 106 Memorial Dr, Greer. 423-6256 for appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 Greer Jaycees Christmas Parade ─ Downtown Greer. 968-7005.

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daily Art Classes ─ Classes and times for all age groups. Homeschool classes available. Prices vary. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Food Drive to Benefit Miracle Hill Mission ─ All month long bring in 10 non perishable food items and receive consultation, exam and x-rays at no charge. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd, Greenville. 322-2828. Land Fitness ─ Various times available. Yoga, Kickboxing, Group Fitness classes. All fitness levels welcome. Pay per visit, or free with membership. Westside Aquatic Complex, 2700 W Blue Ridge Dr, Greenville. 679-7946. Jazzercise Class ─ 5:45, 8:15 and 9:20am. 4:30, 5:40 and 6:45pm. Dance-based group fitness class with strength training and stretching. $12 per class or membership packages available. Jazzercise of Taylors, 4893G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. 968-0309.

monday Southern 26 Hot Yoga ─ 6:15-7:30am and 5-6:15pm. Classic series of 26 poses held and repeated, accessible to all levels; great for beginners. Packages available. Southern Om. Next to Whole Foods Market. 329-1114.

Beginning Olympic Style Fencing Classes ─ 6-7pm. Mon-Thurs. Group based beginning fencing for children ages 10-18. $15 per class, equipment provided. Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, 900 E Main St, Ste M, Easley. 270-6172.

Early Rise and Exercise - Get a Grip on Fitness ─ 7am and 8am. Outdoor-based group fitness sessions. All fitness levels welcome. $5 per session or $40 per month. Free complimentary first session. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 404-931-3632 or 297-1105 to register.

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Ladies’ Day ─ 9am-5pm. Manicure/Chair Massage offered with any service. Free. Breakaway Honda, 330 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 234-6632. Service dept.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 8-9:30am.Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om. Next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114. Gluten Free Demos ─ 2-4pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300. Kripala Yoga ─ 3-4:30pm. Group yoga for all levels. Improve balance, coordination and well-being. $12/class, $85/series 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 3256053. Prenatal Yoga ─ 4:30-5:45pm. Breathing, flexibility, strength and community. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Conscious Breathing ─ 4:30-6pm. Discover the healing power of conscious breathing and change your life. Free, donations appreciated. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

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Nia Classes ─ 9am. Dance, stretch, breathe, laugh, and play. Find joy in movement. First class is free. Sudio G7, 311 E Main St, Central. 650-2710. Yoga ─ 9am. Basic Yoga posture to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Increases focus and releases tension. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790. Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. Challenging vinyasa power style class to lengthen and strengthen your entire body. All levels welcome. $10 or $80/10 classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet, E. St John St., Spartanburg. 612-8333. Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. Beginner to intermediate class for all fitness levels. Stretch, breathe and relax. CenterStage Dance and Performance Company, 413 SE Main St, Simpsonville. First class free. 419-4204.

Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. Six week circuit training program. Learn proper technique using kettlebells, ropes and medicine balls while having fun. Increase your metabolism and energy. $99/6weeks. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N Main St, Greer. 877-4647. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. Therapeutic class, suitable for seniors and anyone with physical issues. $12, $85/series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Lunch Hour Yoga ─ 12-1pm. $10 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855. Stress Relief Day ─ 3-6pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Bask in the light of cold lasers while reducing your stress and pain. FDA approved. $15 for 30 minutes. Acorn Integrative Health, 419 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291. 20-20-20 ─ 4:15-5:15pm. High intensity workout for arms, legs and abs. First session free. Pricing varies. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext. 0. Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 5:15pm. Restore energy while calming mind and body. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Pilates Jumpboard ─ 5:30-6pm. Increase your leg strength, create definition, and improve endurance on the Reformer jumpboard. Cost: $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions. Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Greenville. 363-3923. Weight Loss Information Session ─ 6:15pm. Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keep it off. Tour the facility and meet the staff. Free. Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd. Greenville. 676-1248. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Nia Dance/Fitness ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918. Imagine Life with Less Stress ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Wand your pain away at a demonstration of our amazing new products to reduce and eliminate pain. Free. RSVP Acorn Integrative Health, Hwy 101, Greer. 848-5291. Tai Chi with George Gantt ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Tension and stress reduction, soft, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than strength. $15/ class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Pilates with Props ─ 7-8pm. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

tuesday Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ 9-10am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $5 per class. Call to register, 675-4656. Pilates ─ 9:15-10:15am. All levels and ages. Increase your flexibility and promote healthier body composition. First session free. Packages available. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext 0. Children’s Story Time ─ 9:30am. All ages welcome. Free character cookie. Coffee To A Tea, 1 Augusta St, Ste. 101, Greenville. 350-6506. Gentle Yoga for Beginners ─ 9:30-10:45am. Gentle class suitable for the beginner or for a more relaxing practice. $12, $80/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Zumba at MuvE Fitness ─ 9:30-10:30am. Strengthen your muscles in a mat-based interval training class. $12. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288-8532. Toddler’s Table Time ─ 10-11:30am. Time for moms to bring in their toddlers for tactile art experiences, and moms don’t have to clean up $10. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Trigger-point Tuesdays ─ 10am-12pm. Relieve the aches and pains from daily life with specific trigger point therapy. $30 for initial exam and first session. LifeLogic Health Center, 201 W Stone Ave, Greenville. Must schedule appointment by phone. 416-1136.

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Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. See Monday 10:30 listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Dancing for Birth ─ 11am. Babies in slings welcome also. Belly dance and other types to prepare body and baby for easier and quicker delivery. Dianna’s School of Dance, 7601 White Horse Rd, Greenville. 836-8982. Pain and Arthritis Management ─ 11am-4pm. FDA approved Scalar Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 ½ hr. session. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123. “Row-ga” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville. 281-1505. Yoga ─ 11am-12pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques. No experience necessary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr. Greenville. 467-3660.

TRX/Kettlebell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. Improve strength, balance and flexibility. Creative, fun with results. $139.00/8 sessions. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647. Community Acupuncture ─ 12-6pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Carolina Health Innovations, (inside Sportsclub), 712 Congaree Rd, Greenville. 331-2522. Natural Living Lunch & Learn ─ 12:30-1:30 pm. Content-rich and practical hour-long sessions. $10.00/class. Prepay for four workshops and get one free. GROW. Call for locations. 593-4207. Good Olde Days ─ 4:30-7:30pm. Dinner, bingo, prizes and a great time. $8.99. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220. All Levels Yoga ─ 5:30pm. Slow the stress of your day with a yoga routine of breath and postures to balance and detoxify the body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Therapeutic and breath work classes available. $85 for two months of classes (1 per wk) or $110 for two months of classes (2 per wk). Single classes are $15 each. Rosalinda Yoga, AnMed Life Choice Gym on Hwy 81, in Anderson. 313-3348.

Zumba ─ 11:15am. Dance your way to fitness with this Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. The renovated return of Hula Hooping. Not just for kids anymore, this practice incorporates dance, yoga and tai-chi movements. $15 a person. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, 553-9273.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Relax and connect with your baby. $10/class. Spartanburg Regional Center for Women, 101 E. Wood St, Spartanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 6-7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Bring your own mat, two pillows and water bottle. Free. Carolina Waterbirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010.

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Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details. Ride On Group Rides ─ 6pm. Group bicycle rides in the Anderson and Greenville areas. Meet at Ride On Bicycles, 1520-H E. Greenville St, Anderson or 1616 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. Call in advance, 760-0145. Ride on Maintenance Clinics ─ 6pm. Learn how to change a tube, adjust your shifting on the road, emergency maintenance and more. Limited to 10 people per class. Ride On Bicycles, 1520-H E. Greenville St, Anderson. Call 760-0145 to RSVP. AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities Info. Meeting ─ 6:30-8pm. Parents gain great understanding of their child and learn about the Brain Balance program. Learn about research and brain function in children struggling with neurobehavioral disorders. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933. Free Tai Chi Class ─ 6:30pm (5-wk series starting Nov 8). Strengthening exercise using slow gentle movements. Excercises developed for energy, osteoporosis or arthritis. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr., Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville.420-9839. Peripheral Neuropathy Workshop ─ 6:30-8pm. Discover 3 early warning signs that you never would have guessed were associated with peripheral neuropathy. Why everyday foods may be the hidden culprit damaging your nerves. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. 848-0640. Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga ─ 6:30-8:15pm. Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville. 271-4883.

Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored Tai Chi movements. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Does Cancer Run in Your Family? Lecture ─ 7-9pm. Remove your fears of cancer and other health related conditions. 20 year nutritional veteran and Nutripath. Free. Cocoon Nutrition, 160 Dewey Rd, Greer. Call to reserve your space, 895-6250. Hepatitis C Support Group ─ 7-8pm. Third Tuesday of each month. Support group offering information, natural alternatives, recipes, and wellness programs. Free. Donations accepted. Chapman House Community Center, 38 Main St, (Hwy 8) West Pelzer. 906-7660. Meditation Class ─ 7pm. Learn to meditate. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7-9pm. Group sessions for weight loss, with options of acupuncture and coaching for $15. Carolina Health Innovations, 712 Congaree Rd. (inside Sportsclub) Greenville. No appt. necessary; 35-45 min sessions. 331-2522. TRX-Suspension Training ─ by appt. 30-min. workout increases strength, core stability, and balance. $16 per class. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

wednesday Healthy Weight Loss ─ by appt. Free evaluation. Free health coach. Call for appointment. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123. Early Rise and Exercise - Get a Grip on Fitness ─ 7am and 8am. See Monday 7am listing for details. Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. See Monday 9:15am listing for details. Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-6pm. Local farm products including grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, lamb and turkey. Majority of products bear the Certified South Carolina grown seal including pasture-raised eggs and organic produce. Live Oak Farms, 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839. Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105. Toddler’s Table Time ─ 10-11:30am. See Tuesday 10am listing for details. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize. Free Cooking Demo and Food Tasting ─ 11am-1pm. Demonstration on how to prepare new recipes in our kitchen. Watch demo, taste test and take home recipes. Free. The Cook’s Station, 659 S Main St, Greenville. 250-0091. Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling ─ 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Sampling Special: Buy 1 gallon, get second gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882. “Row-ga” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville. 281-1505. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 4:45-6pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/ series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

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Pilates with Props ─ 5-6p.m. Uses small apparatuses to challenge core muscles, increase flexibility, and improve balance with mat Pilates exercises. $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806. Nia Classes ─ 5:30pm. See Monday 9am listing for details. Boot Camp ─ 6pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details. Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details. MeaningSight: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit ─ 6-7:45pm. Establishing a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150 (for all 6 classes - $25 per class). Life Coaching Institute, 211 Century Dr, Ste 215A, Greenville. 282-8989.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 3542882. Medical QiGong ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Find your Qi. $15 a class or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Conscious Breathing for Personal Transformation ─ 7-8:30pm. Discover the healing power of conscious breathing and change your life. Free, donations appreciated. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811. Green Screen Film Series ─ 7pm. Series of documentary films designed for living healthier lives in a healthier community. Free. Hub-Bub Showroom, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 582-0056.

thursday Free Half Hour Stretch Massage Sessions ─ All day by appointment. Gentle and pain free way to eliminate pain. 30 minutes. Free. Pelham Falls Chiropractic, 103D Regency Commons Dr, Greer. Spaces limited. RSVP 630-0031. Yoga for Osteoporosis ─ 9-10:15am. Special sequence designed for those at risk for osteoporosis. Yoga experience not required. St. Francis Millennium, HealThy Self, Suite 200. $10/class or $45 for five classes. 675-4656. Group Power ─ 9:30am, 4:45 & 7:05pm. Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/membership. Greer Athletic Club, 905 North Main St, Greer. 877-4647. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 9:30am, 5:30pm, 7pm. Combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and healing prescriptive movement. Develop balance, coordination and build self-esteem. $12, $80/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 9:30am. See Tuesday 9:30am listing for details. Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details. Senior Yoga ─ 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204. Zumba ─ 10am and 7:30pm. See Tuesday 11:15am listing for details. YMCA-Eastside. Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ 10:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 9am listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. A morning class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

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Health Starts Here Demonstration and Back to School Snacks ─ 3-5pm. Recipes that are based on the 4 pillars of Health Starts Here: whole food, plantstrong, nutrient dense and healthy fat. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

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Family Dinner Night ─ 4-8pm. One adult spends $5 in the café and up to six kids eat free. The kids fill out their own healthy menu. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.

Nourish to Flourish ─ 7:15-8:30pm. Explore selfhealing through nutritional cleansing. Zen Garden Yoga. 1040 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Ste58 Spartanburg. 316-9811.

Art Walk-Spartanburg ─ 5-9pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Stroll thru art galleries that range from non-profit institutions to commercial art galleries. Most located in downtown Spartanburg. Free. Carolina Gallery, 145 W. Main St, Spartanburg. 585-3335.

Therapeutic Qigong ─ 7:20-8:20pm. 24 postures based on Grandmaster Dr. Zi-Ping Wang. Follows spine, nervous system, neck, back and limbs. Used for relief of pain. Pay monthly $40 or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

Ladies Night Out ─ 5-8pm. Bring some wine and an ounce of creativity; CAT’s will provide the rest. Pricing begins at $35 and can be shared with friends. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Tai Chi Basics and Simplified Yang 24 Forms ─ 5:20-6:20pm. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexibility and mental calmness. 25% off students, faculty & staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pre-requisite: Basics class prior to Form. $40/mth or $110 for entire Form class. GTCHS, Multipurpose room, Bldg 120, 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839.

TRX-Suspension Training ─ By Appt. See Tuesdays listing for details.

friday Early Rise and Exercise - Get a Grip on Fitness ─ 7am and 8am. See Monday 7am listing for details.

Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. See Tuesday 5:30pm listing for details.

Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 498-8608.

NIA Dance/Fitness ─ 6-7pm. See Wednesday 9:30am listing for details.

Nia Classes ─ 9am. See Monday 9am listing for details.

Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga.

Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 6pm. 2nd Thursday. Monthly meeting to support moms and dads in attachment parenting by teaching how to safely and comfortably wear their baby. Bring your sling, wrap, mei-tai or try out one of ours. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Downtown Greenville. 254-8392.

Friends and Family Friday ─ 10am-6pm. Friends and family members get adjusted and it’s only $25 per person. Hub City Health Studio, 115 W. Main St, downtown Spartanburg. 583-0300.

AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities Discussion ─ 6:30-8pm. Parents will gain greater understanding of their child. Learn about research and brain function in children struggling with neurobehavioral disorders. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville. 329-9933. Space is limited, RSVP. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc. Free Tai Chi Class ─ 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details. Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details. Beekeeper’s Association Meeting ─ 7-8:30pm. Second Thursday. Clemson Ext. Office, 142 S. Dean St, Spartanburg. (Old Evans High School Bldg.) 5962993 ext 117. HCG Diet Support Group ─ 7-8:30pm. Weekly support group for HCG diet program. Free.Limited seating, RSVP: The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105. Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details. Parent Talk on Children’s Brain Function ─ 7-8:30pm. Discussion on brain function in children struggling with AD/HD, Autism/Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and the Brain Balance Program. Free. Brain Balance of Greenville, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 113, Simpsonville. 329-9933. Wellness Home Preview ─ 7-8pm. Improve your quality of life with water, air and sleep. Arrange for a magnetic massage. Free. Courtyard by Marriott on the Parkway, 115 Parkway, Greenville. 979-5611.

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Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-6pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details. Potter’s Wheel Lessons ─ 10am-6pm. Lessons are $10 with the purchase of a small clay package. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize. Baby + Me Yoga in Falls Park ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Class combines yoga and play to help mothers get back in shape while strengthening the mother/child bond. Dads are also welcome. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. $5 for Greenville residents / $6 for nonresidents. Falls Park (meet at grassy area at bottom of waterfall), in case of cold weather or rain meet at Bobby Pearse Community Center at 904 Townes St, Greenville, 467-4449. Yoganize - Intermediate Level ─ 12-1:30pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series 10, $99 monthly unlimited. 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

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Restorative Yoga Class ─ 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment, from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Sustainable Seafood Demo ─ 2-5pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300. Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details. Kids Night at GOLS ─ 6-9pm. First Friday of every month. Let your child have an adventure while you get some time to yourself. Indoor rock climbing, games, nature crafts, and pizza/drinks included. $20 per child/$5 sibling discount. GOLS (Glendale Outdoor Leadership School), 270 Wheeling Circle, Glendale (Spartanburg). 529-0259.

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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: An Adventure in Holistic Well-Being ─ 7-8:30pm. Practical tools to heal and change your future. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. 316-9811.

saturday Jazzercise ─ 7:30am. Additional times available. See Daily 5:45am listing for details. Ride On Group Rides ─ 8am. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details. 760-0145.

Body Sculpt Class ─ 8:15 and 9:15am. $10 per class or membership packages available. Jazzercise on North Main, 1830 N Main St, Greenville. Lindsey at 423-5468 or Jennifer at 346-4671. Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-Noon. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details. Group Power ─ 8:30 and 10:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga ─ 9-10am. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details. Yoga ─ 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd, Greenville. 292–6499.

Pilates with Props ─ 9:20-10:20am. See Wednesday 5pm listing for details. Clay Works ─ 10am-6pm. Create some art. Clay packages start at $35, and leftover can be used for an additional studio visit. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Free Tai Chi Class ─ 10-11:30am (6-wk series starting Nov 5). See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details. Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details. Vinyasa Flow ─ 10-11:30am. Levels 1 & 2. $12 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855. Yoga Day, Relaxation Skills and Silent Retreat ─ 10am. Experience the radiant purity of your essence of being. Free. Reservations required. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, 1000 Panther Brook Ln, Turnerville, Georgia 30580. 706-754-7488. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 10-11:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details.

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“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 10:45-11:45am. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville. 281-1505. Zumba Fitness ─ 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze. $10 per class. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126. Children’s Yoga ─ 12:00 – 1:00 pm. 5-9 year olds. $8 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855. Health Starts Here Demo for Kids ─ 12-2pm. See Thursday 3pm listing for details. Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 12-2pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 1:30-2:30pm. Includes Tai Chi for Arthritis and Osteoporosis, supported by the National Arthritis Foundation and based on Dr. Paul Lam’s program. 25% off students, faculty and staff from GTCHS and GTC. 20% off seniors. $24 per month. Qi Works, GTCHS, multipurpose room, bldg. 120, 506 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839. Blessingways ─ 2pm. 4th Saturday. Positive birth stories and guest speakers share mindful information on pregnancy, birth, or parenting. Children are welcome. Free Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 254-8392. Community Acupuncture ─ 2-5pm. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 1 hour for therapy. $15. Bridge to Wellness, 607 NE Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466.

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COMPANION CARE

CHIROPRACTOR FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995•Simpsonville www.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 27.

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 122 E. Beltline Blvd. (Behind Grady’s Great Outdoors) 864-226-8868•Anderson www.WickiserFamilyChiro.com

Focusing on quality chiropractic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, muscle and soft tissue rehabilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 36.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

CUSTOMIZED COMPANION CARE 1302 Rutherford Rd. 864-679-2601•Greenville www.CustomizedCompanionCare.com

When you can’t be there, we can. We provide inhome support for expectant and new mothers, the elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs children and adults. Make sure their needs are met. See ad, page 19.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D 864-855-2323•Easley

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 4.

SKRIP SHOPPE

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 405 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer www.SkripShoppePharmacy.com

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, vitamins and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 30.

607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466•Simpsonville www.YourBridge2Wellness.com

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 6.

COUNSELING SERVICES AN INNER VIEW

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260•Piedmont

A psychotherapy practice that integrates mind, body and insight-oriented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, past trauma, and relationship conflicts. See ad, page 13.

Need a little R & R?

Get away from it all with a therapeutic massage designed just for you.

60 minute massage only $45. *Deep Tissue and Hot Stones are extra.*

Rita Cunningham, LMBT #5999

864.451.9295 Call for Specials SC #5999 Nationally Certiﬁed

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WORK IN PROGRESS THERAPY Helen Tracy Parnell, M.A.LPC 108-B Clair Drive 483-1447•Piedmont www.WorkInProgressTherapy.com

Let’s work together to get to the ROOT of the issues that are holding you back from being your best self! See ad, page 33.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. John Palmer 301 The Parkway Ste. B 864-879-6494 - Greer www.PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free office; amalgam-safe since 1995. See ad, page 34.

DOULA

DOULA DU JOUR @ CAROLINA WATERBIRTH 915 South St. 864-735-7270•Simpsonville www.douladujour@yolasite.com

FARM STORE LIVE OAK FARMS

230 Sam Davis Rd. 864-991-9839•Woodruff www.LiveOakFarmsLLC.com

Certified Naturally Grown 80-acre farm specializing in heritage breeds. Animals and vegetables raised according to Certified Naturally Grown standards. No growth hormones or antibiotics. See ad, back cover.

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN FINE REDESIGNS

Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certified 864-631-9335 www.FineRedesigns.com

Have a beautiful home or office without spending a lot! Using your existing furniture, artwork and accessories, I can create a harmonious space through the art of Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. See ad, page 46.

HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Alice Caston, Cosmetologist 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net

Over 20 years experience in Licensed Cosmetology. We specialize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing services. We now offer a chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

Support for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Full and on-call services provided. A division of Carolina WaterBirth. See ad, page 42.

FACIALS/SKINCARE GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Lindsey Holder, Esthetician 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Lindsey brings her interest in organic products and passion for educating clients on proper skin care practice to the Greenville Natural Health Center. New clients: Mention this ad and your 1st signature facial is only $38! See ad, page 13.

HEADQUARTERS DAY SPA AND SALON

3 East Park Avenue 864-233-1891•Greenville www.HeadquartersDaySpa.com

Offering Organic Hair Services using the Organic Systems hair color, texture waves, and straightening. Our retail organic hair care products help our clients maintain the services they have received. We also offer pre-planned and custom spa package services. See ad, page 14.

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating at 3318 Brushy Creek Rd. 864-320-2359•Greer

More than hair care. natural/organic/ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consulations and personalized products. ION footbath detox. See ad, page 39.

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OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

Marla Rosenberg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200•Greer

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards accepted.

WISTERIA SALON AVEDA SPA 2 locations in Greenville 864-331-3333 www.WisteriaSalonSpa.com

We offer a full menu of salon and spa services supporting your personal lifestyle, inspiring personal growth and enhancing spiritual balance along the way. See ad, page 40.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective. We also carry many namebrand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 38.

Earth Fare − The Healthy Supermarket 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220•Greenville www.EarthFare.com

Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturallyraised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products, and an eat-in café, deli, and juice bar. Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.

Market For Life

Margaret Griffin 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15 864-268-9255•Taylors

Natural foods, bulk foods/ herbs, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

THE WILD RADISH

Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105•Greenville www.TheWildRadish.com

Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice and smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, Webb’s chicken sausages, Screamin’ Good Products, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 46.

MAssAgE/boDYwork

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300•Greenville

www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville Imagine a farmers’ market: fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

COCOON NUTRITION

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Melissa Vanostrand Hicks, LMT #3520 1901 Laurens Rd. 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Do you suffer from pain or stress? There are solutions. Massage is one of the best preventative modalities to help promote greater health and wellbeing. New clients, mention this ad and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 13.

WHOLE FOODS MARkET

A quality fine arts option for homeschoolers designed to educate, equip and elevate students through a Biblicallybased fine arts program. See ad, page 9.

HosPICE CArE

Kellyann Battista, LMBT #6131 425 N. Main St. Ste. C 864-356-5901•Simpsonville www.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy.com

Looking to release muscle tightness? Stressed out or anxious? Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates. Relief is just a phone call away! Your first one hour session is only $35. See ad, page 54.

Care is our business. Using a holistic approach, our team helps patients and families embrace the natural changes during the final stages of life. Patient wishes are always the focus of our care. See ad, page 36.

864-282-8989•Greenville Dianne@LifeCoachingInstitute.net

www.LifeCoachingInstitute.net Our neuropsychological approach, Insight Transformation, trains thoughts and emotions from the inside out for happiness and optimal outcomes in life, work, health and relationships. See ad, page 14.

Achieve wholeness of mind, body and spirit through Reiki and an integrative natural approach to wellness. Relax, rejuvenate and revive! See ad, page 33.

QI WORkS STUDIO, LLC

Kathie Hamilton, LMBT #1202 (15 yrs exp) 405 N. Fant St. (2 blks from AnMed Ctr) 864-222-1748•Anderson www.PeaceOfMindWellnessCenter.com

Dr. Mary Powers, Instructor 864-420-9839•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com

Rebuild your body’s balance, flexibility, strength, memory and health with Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, and for Arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 45.

Specializing in Medical, Reiki, and Cranio Sacral massage. Aromatherapy body salt glow, seaweed body wrap, ear candling, and ion foot bath also offered. $5 off when you bring in my ad. See ad, page 37.

THErMogrAPHY RICARDO CUEVAS

CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

864-320-9276•Greenville www.RicardoCuevas.com Lic.#’s 6369 SC & 007438 NY

Specializing in treating the source of myofascial dysfunction and chronic pain. Complimentary 30 minutes added to your first visit.

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SOLARIS HOSPICE

129 Straight Dr. 864-225-3139•Anderson www.MySolarisHospiceSC.com

We have lots of info on products if you require more educational information. Please request it. Also you may find the educational material you need on the cocoon website under each product or in the nutrition library. See ad, page 15.

Wendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH 850-C Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste. 1-D 864-244-6778•Greenville www.SynchronicityHeals.com

ARTIOS ACADEMIES

864-420-5179•Serving the Upstate MYasi@ArtiosAcademies.com www.ArtiosAcademies.com

Stephen Heuer B.S. 864-895-6250•Greer CocoonNutrition.com

SYNCHRONICITY, LLC

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPY

HoMEsCHool – FINE ArTs

NuTrITIoNAl CouNsElINg

Janet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN 864-423-6256 www.CoreMedicalThermography.com

Thermograms are viable for all ages, COR OR E Medical Thermography histories, and even �- Full Body  - Breast� women with breast implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 31.

Infrared Thermal Imaging

MENTAl FITNEss QUICkWITZ

1-888-380-9535 www.QuickWitz.com

QuickWitz is a unique brain training program for the 55+ population. Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

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VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334•Travelers Rest www.HolisticVetSC.com

Over 30 years experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, prolotherapy, cold laser therapy and pet boarding too.

WOODRUFF RD. ANIMAL HOSPITAL Deborah Perzak, DVM 2709 Woodruff Rd. 864-234-5995•Simpsonville www.WoodruffRdAH.com

Our professionals offer you and your pet personalized care with the level of service and attention you deserve. Extended hours and convenient drop-off service available.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D 864-855-2323•Easley

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 4.

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

2110 Augusta St (lower level) 864-419-2596•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH

APPLE A DAY AND BEYOND

Boost your energy, recharge your metabolism, and support your immune system with our mineral supplements. Up to 50% off Garden of Life products. Upstate orders receive next day delivery! See ad, page 3.

BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294 www.BellLifestyle.com

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D 864-855-2323•Easley

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 4.

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. Visit www.BellLifeStyle.com for information. See ad, page 35.

Brian & Sarah Davis, D.C. 1622 E. North St. Ste. 10 864-416-1136•Greenville www.LifeLogicOnline.com

We specialize in alternative management of symptoms from thyroid disorders, combining chiropractic, nutrition, supplementation, and laboratory testing to find the real cause of your health issues. See ad, page 33.

YOGA/PILATES IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC. Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT

1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G 864-354-2882•Greenville www.ItsYogaStudio.com

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, Page 19.

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acupuncture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nutritional counseling, reflexology, paraffin wax treatment, and Reiki. See ad, page 44.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS 864-239-0542 877-277-5357 www.AppleADayAndBeyond.com

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YOGANIZE

2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-325-6053•Greer www.Yoganize.com

Energize, revitalize, harmonize. A variety of all level classes Monday – Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hour class; specialized instruction. $99 monthly unlimited classes special. See ad, page 30.

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