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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
26 FRESH FOOD TRENDS Respecting Ourselves and our Planet
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by Melinda Hemmelgarn
30 GLUTEN-FREE ON THE GO
Tips for Eating Away from Home
by Judith Fertig
34 SUPER HERBS
Four Plants that Fight Off Disease
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by Kathleen Barnes
36 DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp
by Sandra Murphy
42 ACTION PLAN
FOR PARENTS
Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond
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44 FOOD REVOLUTION IN A TANK
Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies by Avery Mack
46 ATTRACTING MIRACLES 46 Wayne Dyer on the Importance of Attitude by Linda Sechrist
48 GARDENING AS
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity
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et ready to pull your chair up to the dinner table and enjoy a heaping plate of fresh and natural foods. Our Food & Garden focus this month is set to change the way we eat. It’s no surprise that turning to local and organic farmers and growers counts among the Top 10 Food Trends for 2014 as consumers demand healthier, safer, more nutritious and tasty produce . In our feature article, “Fresh Food Trends,” Registered Dietician, Amanda Archibald confirms, “We are in a new era of food” from that of the past half-century. There is an increased realization that “we are what we eat” in more ways than one. American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, mostly because of industrial agricultural methods. Rather than take a supplement, we might consider drinking whole, organic milk from pasture-fed cows. Fortunately the Upstate region is home to a dairy farmer who embraces this method in the person of “Farmer Tom” Trantham, owner of Happy Cow Creamery in Pelzer. Gluten-free foods are proving to be another key food trend. Overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications appear to be contributing to the increasing number of individuals—now totaling 18 million in the U.S.—that are gluten-sensitive. Again, the Upstate rises to the challenge with tasty gluten-free choices on the menu at Greenville restaurants like Tortilla Maria and Trio. For those whose schedules rarely allow for a leisurely lunch, our article this month— Gluten-Free On-the-Go—provides a solution with suggestions for healthy snacks and finger foods that can be packed ahead to carry along to work or school. Lest we forget our furry friends’ diets, holistic veterinarian Dr. Jeanne Fowler of All About Pets, in Travelers Rest, counsels that organic food is a good way to maintain our pets’ health. That’s a subject of particular interest to me since my rescue dog, Andy, celebrates his 12th birthday this year. Natural, local, organic— all watch words for healthy eating for all. Bon appétit.
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newsbriefs Yoder’s Dutch Market Now Serving Gluten-Free
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oder’s Dutch Market now carries specialty organic and gluten-free products, including homemade gluten-free bread and homemade sprouted-grain breads. Health-conscious flours, pastas, and wheat grains are also available. Local honey, local raw milk, local free-range chicken eggs, and local grass-fed beef are current patron favorites. Yoder’s Dutch Market is a bakery, deli, and bulk-food market specializing in products made in Amish Country.
• get active Yoder’s Dutch Market is located at 3819 N. Highway 81, Anderson. For more
Medical Qigong Offered at Qi Works Studio
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Circulation Nation® Honors Military and Seniors with Special Programs
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Circulation Nation has two locations in the Upstate: 423 The Parkway (Publix@ Thornblade off I-85 and Pelham Rd.) in the Greenville/Greer area, and 654 Fairview Rd., Ste. 1 (across from Belk) in Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-593-8217 for the former, and 864-558-4750 for the latter. Visit CirculationNation.com. See ad, page 27.
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i Works Studio LLC is pleased to announce the addition of medical qigong therapy to its services. Qi Works Studio is currently the only facility in the Upstate to offer medical qigong. The International College of Medical Qigong states that, “Medical Qigong therapy is the eldest therapeutic modality of Chinese medicine. It is a comprehensive system of health care addressing the root cause of symptoms or disease, and treats the client as a whole. The practitioner, drawing upon their ability to sense and manipulate energy developed through dedicated study and self-cultivation, uses qi emission and/or teaches medical qigong exercises and meditations based upon a differential diagnosis rooted in Chinese medical theory to restore health and wellness. Practiced as an excellent adjunct to Western medicine, Chinese medicine may successfully treat conditions which Western medicine finds resistant or ambiguous.” Medical qigong therapy treats the source of a medical condition and maintains a healthy flow of energy throughout the body. Instead of being prescribed medicine, patients are prescribed exercises and healthy eating in an effort to provide a holistic and natural healing. Qi Works Studio LLC is located at 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. For more information, call 864-420-9839 or visit QiWorksStudio.com.
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newsbriefs The Grain Loft Expands Selection
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he Grain Loft is now offering locally pastured meat, produce, and much more. It is also expanding its local product offerings to include fresh pastas and sauces from Naked Pasta, fresh baked breads made with fresh-milled, stone-ground flour from Pies R Squared, and locally roasted coffee from Little River Roasting and Bright Side Beans. Dry goods are currently available and the produce offerings will expand as the growing season allows. “We are bringing these local items to our store to serve the healthy minded customers who live in the area between Greenville and Spartanburg. There are not many options for these types of products without driving into the city. We believe this will not only be a convenient location for customers to shop but will also be a great way to showcase the awesome local farmers and artisans we have in this area,” explains Grain Loft owner Pat Schaaf. The market already carries local raw cow and goat milk, local pastured eggs, local raw honey, and local, handcrafted natural and goat’s milk soaps. It also features weekly cooking and healthy lifestyle classes. The Grain Loft is located at 1987 Highway 101 South, Greer (across from the Barnyard Flea Market). For more information, call 864-680-7190 or visit GrainLoft.com.
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When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way. ~Wayne Dyer
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he Treehouse Sustainable Arts and Living Project (Seneca Treehouse) originated as a product of a suffering economy when the organizers noticed friends, family and neighbors suffering—both from the lack of healthy food and the illnesses created from such a lack, as well as the problems incurred with mortgages and family life. The project began as an intentional community with the goals of becoming sustainable, and in the process, helping others learn to live sustainably. The Seneca Treehouse web site explains that, “the mission of the Seneca Treehouse is to help others live sustainable lifestyles through educational programs and a small-scale functioning demonstration. The goal of the Treehouse project is to create a sustainable-community learning center geared towards helping people live ethically with the environment and each other. We are transforming a typical home and property to provide food, water, shelter, energy, and a service for humanity. The Treehouse is a service through hands-on workshops, field trips, tours of the project, and free downloads of video documentation.” Visits must be scheduled due to various construction phases. The Treehouse Sustainable Arts and Living Project has set a goal to finish the Treehouse Project in 2014. Due to collaboration amongst friends and the local community, Seneca Treehouse kicked off the new year with amazing progress in January, but it will require constant progress in order to be finished in 2014. The organization is a non-profit and has recently submitted for its 501c3. The team will be hosting workshops and selling Treehouse goods to raise money for the project, and are also searching for possible grants. Most weekends will be community workdays, and special events will be listed on the web page. The Seneca Treehouse is located at 403 Coneross Ave., Seneca. Keep updated on its progress through email and text lists—or view the online calendar—at SenecaTreehouse.org.
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Upstate’s NaturaLawn of America Introduces New Product
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he Upstate’s NaturaLawn of America is excited to announce that it has added a new product to its existing organicbased fertilizer program. “This fertilizer contains organic sources of nitrogen, a major component of fertilizer and a necessary part of all proteins and enzymes that create synthesis and transfer of energy. Organic nitrogen is crucial for soil sustainability while synthetic sources destroy carbon and undermine the overall health of the soil,” says Mike Martin, NaturaLawn of America owner. Martin describes the new fertilizer as the “Cadillac of the fertilizer industry.” Not only does it provide organic sources of nitrogen, it also increases soil microbe counts that help convert complex compounds into a usable form that plants can incorporate for growth. Innovation of the product lines and system practices helps set NaturaLawn of America apart from the rest of the industry. While others in the lawn care industry continue to use synthetic-based fertilizers and pesticides in an attempt to keep costs down, these practices are detrimental to a lawn’s ecosystem. From waterways to residential lawns, NaturaLawn of America creates a safer environment for all, especially children and pets. NaturaLawn of America is located at 293 Lakewood Dr., Greenville. For more information, call 864-277-1135 or visit Greenville.NaturaLawn.com. See ad, page 39.
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ntegrative Yoga Therapy has moved to a larger location in Easley, and now offers a private yoga therapy session room, a large aerial/swing yoga room, and a large mat yoga room. The studio also offers four free classes to war veterans via the nonprofit program called Yoga for Vets, and is a member of the Easley Fitness Coalition in partnership with other Easley fitness centers. The 3200 sf facility is one of the largest yoga studios in the Upstate. The studio is Easley’s first and only full-service yoga studio. It is also the only aerial/ swing yoga studio in the Greenville area, and studio owner Linda Patterson doubled the number of aerial swings in the new space. It is easily accessible from Pickens County as well as northern Anderson County, and is just 20 minutes from downtown Greenville. Patterson loves to share the benefits of yoga with people who never thought they belonged on a yoga mat. She combines her RYT-500 therapeutic yoga training with Curvy Yoga certification to offer a safe place for her students of all sizes, shapes, ages and fitness levels. Integrative Yoga Therapy is now located in Doodle Station, 101-P NE Main St., Easley. For more information, call 864-444-5523 or visit IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. See ad, page 58.
Happy Cow Creamery Completes New Warehouse
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appy Cow Creamery has completed its new warehouse after seven months of building. “We are looking forward to spring, as we are excited to have our new warehouse in full operation. With tour season starting in early March, and eggnog to look forward to in July, life is good here at Happy Cow Creamery. Completing [the warehouse] allows us to now offer more of your favorite products,” says Happy Cow owner Tom Trantham. Happy Cow Creamery is a unique, on-the-farm milk-bottling operation offering high-quality, fresh milk directly from its own dairy cows. Whole milk, chocolate milk, cultured buttermilk, and strawberry milk are just a few of the products offered at the on-site-store. In addition to dairy products, Happy Cow also offers local produce, free-range eggs, butter, compost, manure, and more. Happy Cow Creamery now has gift cards available. The farm is open to scheduled tours as well as birthday parties. Happy Cow Creamery is located at 332 McKelvey Rd., Pelzer. For more information, call 864-243-9699 or visit HappyCowCreamery.com. See ad, page 29.
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newsbriefs Scotland’s Mist Acres Expands Facility in Anderson
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raci Kinard, owner of Scotland’s Mist Acres, has announced that the expansion of the pet boarding facility will be complete by April. Kinard is taking suggestions from clients as well. “Same great place, same great people—we are just growing to meet your needs. More space gives more availability during our very busy times,” explained Kinard. Scotland’s Mist Acres is a peaceful and fun-filled pet boarding facility located in an easy-to-find country setting only 10 minutes from downtown Anderson and I-85. Situated on six acres, lined with crape myrtles and with a gorgeous view of the mountains, your pet will love to play and rest at Scotland’s Mist Acres. Employees have been canine/feline CPR and first-aid certified for several years and have over 18 years of experience in the pet industry. They offer daycare as well as overnight and long-term boarding. The facility is fully air conditioned and heated. Kinard and her family live on site, giving pets round-the-clock care. Scotland’s Mist Acres is located at 5036 White City Park Rd., Anderson. For more information, call 864-617-6672 or visit ScotlandsMist.com. See ad, page 38.
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Auger Family Chiropractic Adds New Staff
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uger Family Chiropractic has added two new staff members to better serve its patients. Trisha Fuqua is now the Director of Patient Services, and Katie Bruns is now the Director of Technical Services. “You will be greeted by an energetic and professional team that will never take you for granted. Our new team promises to be enthusiastic and caring. We will strive to build relationships built on honesty and respect. We will never lose sight of the fact that you are the reason we are here,” says Dr. Auger. Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., #2, Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 54.
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new free and open group has formed in Clemson called Earth Dialogue. The group will be meeting every fourth Monday at Friends Café in downtown Clemson from 5:30 to 6:30pm. “There exists within our community a great desire to do the right thing for ourselves, our children, for all life and for our planet. Connect with others who feel the same at our monthly open dialogue at Friends Café in downtown Clemson. We will promote collaboration, determination, and awareness to build community action on addressing an increasingly catastrophic climate crisis while building local sustainability efforts. Sponsors include Foothills Sierra Club, Green Congregations, Tricounty Transition, The Rensing Center, and The Sustainable Treehouse Project. We will meet to talk with a few experts but mostly to share ideas and to build enthusiasm for taking action,” says Earth Dialogue organizer Ellie Taylor. Food—usually a buffet—is available for those attending the Earth Dialogue meeting, which runs from 5 to 5:30pm. Friends Café is located at 405 College Ave., #120, Clemson. For more information, call 864-654-1331.
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DIY Projects Keep Seniors Moving
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he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say. Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men. Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasn’t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.
Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines
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educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research. In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women. Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).
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Legumes Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure
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cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participants’ calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD). Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.
Vitamin E Hope for Cancer Care
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lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival. Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors. Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The study’s authors, led by Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention.
Superfoods Defend Against Radiation
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wo superfoods show promise for protecting people from radiation damage—cruciferous vegetables and miso, a food paste made from fermented soybeans. Scientists have identified a specific chemical byproduct, 3,3’diindolylmethane (DIM), derived from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables and especially concentrated in broccoli, that is responsible for the defensive effect. The source of miso’s beneficial properties needs further investigation, but appears to stem from the fermentation process. Research led by Gary Firestone, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkley, and physician Eliot Rosen, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., concluded that administering supplemental DIM before or immediately following lethal levels of radiation exposure protected rats from immediate death. If clinical trials with humans are successful, the compound could be used to minimize acute radiation sickness. A comprehensive research review published in the Journal of Toxicologic Pathology lends credence to miso’s shielding power. Mice that ate miso a week before irradiation appeared to be protected from radiation injury. natural awakenings
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Yoga Resource Guide ANDERSON Yoga Place 2508 N. Main St. 864-404-1616 or 864-376-7750 www.YogaPlace.org
CLEMSON/PENDLETON The Purple Mat [Yoga • Wellness]
The Purple Mat, Ltd. 102 E. Main St. 864-916-YOGA www.ThePurpleMat.com
EASLEY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com
GREENVILLE
1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-329-1114 www.SouthernOm.com
GREER R Yoga East 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-244-6478 www.YogaEast.us
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www.GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com Halton Business Park 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882 www.ItsYogaStudio.com
404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-420-9839 www.QiWorksStudio.com
“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing, LLC 576-A Woodruff Rd. 864-281-1505 or 864-901-3776 www.GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com
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1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Ste.58 864-583-3335 www.Zen-Studios.com
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Chemicals Harm Pets, Too
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he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals. In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury. PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flameretardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease. Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemical-laden household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbon-filtered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Portland on Tap
City Voters Reject Fluoridation Again Portland, Oregon residents have rejected a plan to fluoridate city water for the fourth time since 1956, making it the largest city (pop. 900,000) in the United States without fluoride in its water supply. In the 1950s, cities throughout the U.S. championed water fluoridation as a way of fighting tooth decay, but the effort backfired when a condition called fluorosis emerged, which ironically is characterized by tooth enamel discoloration and erosion. Anti-fluoride forces say that water treatment is not the key to better dental health for children. Fluoride Action Network Executive Director Paul Connett, Ph.D., has a better idea. “We urge the legalization of dental therapists in Oregon who will treat the low-income children dentists refuse to treat.� 20
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ecotip Healthy Food at the Front Door
Homegrown Access Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing
Entrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated. Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.” At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter. At Bottles Liquor, in West Oakland, California, a banner reads “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available Here.” Bottles is a member of the Healthy Neighborhood Store Alliance, an effort of the nonprofit Mandela Marketplace to bring pesticidefree produce to corner stores throughout the neighborhood.
A growing trend is the ringing of a doorbell heralding the arrival of healthy food. In addition to the convenience and time savings, having a grocery delivery van make roundtrips to and from multiple customers’ doorsteps generates far less emissions than traditional shopping. Home deliveries of local and organic fresh fruits and vegetables have customers clamoring for more. After serving most of the New York metro area for more than a decade, online grocer FreshDirect (FreshDirect.com) began delivering in the Philadelphia metro area in October 2012 and expanded to other parts of Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey and Delaware, last fall. “Our hyper-local, farm-to-fork food systems result in healthy relationships between consumers, food and farmers,” says David McInerney, co-founder of FreshDirect. The company also supports hunger organizations and provides nutritional counseling. Planet Organics (PlanetOrganics.com) serves the San Francisco Bay area. Beginning last fall, Instacart partnered with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco to begin delivering food to homes in 13 neighborhoods in Chicago. Beginning in Colorado, where it’s based, Door to Door Organics (DoorToDoorOrganics.com) now provides its service in Michigan, plus metro areas of Kansas City, Chicago and New York. Green BEAN Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery. com), based in Indianapolis, now also delivers organic and sustainable foods in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and most recently, St. Louis, Missouri. Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) taps into 100-plus farmers within a day’s drive of its Niles, Illinois, center, to serve the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. “We’re able to concentrate on reaching people of all incomes and get deep into the communities,” says co-owner Shelly Herman. The eight-year-old company also partners with community groups, food pantries and schools. Going a step further, other companies are delivering prepared healthy meals. In one example, Power Supply (MyPowerSupply.com) recently partnered with Mindful Chef to foster this connection with 50 yoga and other fitness facilities, as well as other businesses in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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globalbriefs Looming Law
International Pact Could Lower Food Protections The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the largest global trade pact to be negotiated since the inception of the World Trade Organization. Many details remain a mystery and negotiations are being conducted in secret. Leaked drafts of its provisions indicate that the TPP would give multinational corporations the power to sue countries, states, counties or cities in order to negate laws specifically designed to protect citizens, such as bans on growing genetically modified organisms (GMO). Corporations would be allowed to resolve trade disputes in special international tribunals, effectively wiping out hundreds of domestic and international food sovereignty laws. The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade. Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups. More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate. For more information, visit OrganicConsumers.org and search TPP.
Vanishing Whales
Illegal Hunting Continues to Decimate Species Whales are still being killed, despite an international ban on commercial whaling. According to Greenpeace, many whale species are down to around 1 percent of their estimated former abundance before the days of commercial whaling. Fourteen whaling nations came together in 1946 to form the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to manage whale stocks and recommend hunting limits where appropriate, but the continuing decline of populations forced the IWC to call for an outright ban on all commercial whaling in 1986. Yet Japan, Norway and Iceland continue to defy the ban, each harvesting hundreds of whales every year. Several green groups, including the Natural Resources Development Council (NRDC), recently petitioned the U.S. government to take action against Iceland under the Pelly Amendment to the Fisherman’s Protective Act. “The Amendment allows the president to impose trade sanctions against a country that is ‘diminishing the effectiveness’ of a conservation agreement—in Iceland’s case, the whaling moratorium and another international treaty that prohibits trade in endangered species,” writes the NRDC. The petition names several Icelandic firms—including major seafood companies with ties to the country’s whaling industry—as potential targets for trade sanctions. To learn more, visit iwcoffice.org, Greenpeace.org and nrdc.org. 22
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Self-Sufficiency
America’s Best Community Garden Cities We don’t have to live in a rural area or even the suburbs to be a farmer these days. According to the Trust for Public Land, the 10 best cities for homegrown veggies from urban gardens are Seattle, Washington (a P-Patch program provides 68 gardens for residents throughout the city); Portland, Oregon (its Produce for People program donates fresh produce to local hunger agencies); Long Beach, California (growing anything from sugar cane and lemongrass to sunflowers and tomatoes); St. Paul, Minnesota (17 community gardens—half run by nonprofits and half open to rent); Honolulu, Hawaii (1,254 plots for public use); San Jose, California (19 community gardens on 35 acres); Baltimore, Maryland (community gardens cover 11 acres throughout the city); Washington, D.C. (a Master Peace Farm program tends area gardens and mentors budding veggie growers at an adjoining middle school); Anchorage, Alaska (a city goal is enabling residents to work together in harmony); and Louisville, Kentucky (Brightside’s community garden program, established 19 years ago, currently manages 10 of Louisville’s 16 gardens). These gardens not only extol the virtues of fresh, local and often organic foods, they also bring communities together. Some produce food for those in need, others have youth programs and some have even been credited with reducing local crime rates. Many community gardens accept new members in the fall; visit acga.LocalHarvest.org to find one nearby and reserve a space. Source: TheDailyGreen.com
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benefits of the Sun Warrior protein supplement. “We need 35-50 grams of fiber from soluble and insoluble fiber to soak up toxins and cleanse the intestinal tract,” explains Massey. She notes that the average American has 30 pounds of undigested debris in the intestinal tract. “I used to say that you are what you eat, but now I say that you are what you absorb,” shares Massey. She explains that our bodies don’t have the enzymes to break down geneticallyengineered gluten and that gluten gums up and coats the intestinal tract so that the body cannot absorb nutrients. She emphasizes the importance of healing the gut for absorption. About her work, Massey notes, “It’s not just about acupuncture and helping others. I believe that every person needs to be honored and celebrated. It’s about giving people hope and empowering them to be the best they can be.”
Affordable Acupuncture
Healing and Empowering by Michele Senac
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t Affordable Acupuncture, in Simpsonville, the goal is to heal and empower. Licensed Acupuncture Physician and nationally board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and Chinese Herbs, Joan Massey, offers acupuncture and a variety of healing modalities. With over 30 years’ experience, Massey shares that she has had an interest in health since childhood and was inspired by her mother, a registered nurse, and ten other RNs in her family. Massey began her career working as a medical assistant and pharmacy technician. She began noticing that conventional treatment masked a person’s symptoms, without addressing the root causes. In 2001, at a seminar given by an orthopedic surgeon who was also an acupuncturist, she learned about clients that had been healed with acupuncture. Massey states, “That pushed me over the edge and I knew I wanted to become an acupuncturist.” In 2005, she graduated from Florida College of Integrative Medicine with a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Massey has been practicing
acupuncture for eight and a half years, and just in the last year she started her own business. Along with acupuncture, Massey offers cupping, microcurrent facials, emotional freedom technique (EFT), healing mat with amethyst, nutritional counseling and supplements. “I have a passion to make acupuncture affordable to anyone. If you’re sick and you want to optimize your health, I will do everything I can to make that happen,” says Massey. She states that she is the only person in the upstate that offers community style acupuncture. The initial charge for a first visit is $45 and then it is $25 for any visits after that. Cupping, an ancient form of medicine, is available and helps circulation and toxin release. Noninvasive microcurrent facial sculpts and tones sagging skin. EFT, also known as “tapping,” addresses issues by tapping acupuncture points. The healing mat with amethyst treatment is used for relaxation and detoxification, and promotes a feeling of well-being. Pharmaceutical-grade Chinese herbs and supplements are provided. Massey is enthusiastic about the
Affordable Acupuncture is located at 3100 Grandview Dr. (in the AutoCad Bldg) in Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-406-3800 or visit AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com. See ad, page 9. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings, and a writer and author. She is certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and feng shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundTheTableCookbook.com. See ad, page 16.
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A Win-Win-Win in Medicine Compounding Pharmacists Create Customized Medications by Linda Sechrist
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ndividuals who are in search of full spectrum health care are seeing green shoots sprouting up everywhere. One seed, compounding pharmacies, which was planted in the mid-1990s, has flowered in the Greenville area, where pharmacists are frequently integral members of a health care team and directly involved in patient care. Unlike early pharmacists who mostly filled prescriptions by counting pills and pouring liquid into tiny containers, learned compounding pharmacists, such as Jim Greene from Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy in Greer, John Holland of Custom-Med Pharmacy in Easley, and Rusty Prescott of Shertech Pharmacy in Spartanburg consult with local physicians and health care providers on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. They also work closely with patients, who often have questions about their medication regimens. According to the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists ((IACPrx.org), compounding is the 24
customized preparation of medicines that are not commercially available. Because they fill prescriptions from scratch, instead of using pre-made forms and dosages, compounding pharmacists can rearrange the building blocks of a prescription to better suit the individual patient. They can also use a form of administration that’s easier for the patient to receive, or work with the physician to adjust the strength of a medication to reduce side effects. This gives a sick person a better chance of getting the medicine they need to recover. For the special patient, finding a medical community that uses the triad approach to treatment can be crucial. In the triad, the patient constitutes one leg of the triangle, as do the doctor and the pharmacist. The balance of participation allows more personalized care; providers and recipients each have a role in adjusting the treatment. A compounding pharmacy can be key in making the care triad work.
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“Pharmacists who choose a path of compounding are rewarded by a sense of deep satisfaction that comes from being able to use their problem-solving skills to help patients that require medications tailored for allergies, dosage strengths or even flavoring agents to make taking medicine easier for difficult patients such as children and even pets,” says Greene. Compounding pharmacists, who customize medications prescribed by licensed physicians, can prepare medicines with no sugar for diabetics, or omit preservatives or dyes that trigger a patient’s allergies. “They can also change the form of a prescription, putting the dose into a liquid Russell Prescott III, R.Ph. solution or a topical cream for someone who has trouble swallowing a pill. One of the benefits to children is that their favorite flavor can be added to a liquid solution, or the dose can be put in a bear-shaped chewable or lollipop to reduce their resistance,” notes Prescott. “Generally, a large percentage of a compounding pharmacy’s business is related to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) medications, John Holland, Pharm.D. which can make the delivery and strength more like the body’s natural mechanisms using bio-identical chemicals to make the medicines. Unlike early hormones, which were derived from animal sources, new products use plant and synthetic materials that are biologically the same as what the body produces,” advises Holland.
A compounding pharmacist often gets to work with caretakers of animals, such as those at the Greenville Zoo or family pets, who generally come with a prescription from their veterinarian. For these family companions, compounding can be a real asset in achieving complete medication. Cats are notoriously hard to medicate, although dogs and horses are a bit easier. A dog might take a pill hidden in food, but cats are more Jim Greene, R. Ph. suspicious, so the dose is often in a molded, formed treat to disguise it, or compound it into a topical cream to be rubbed into the animal’s ear. Liquid medications can be flavored, much as they are for humans. Flavorings are available to please members of every species. Among cats, tuna, chicken and liver are popular; dogs enjoy those as well as peanut butter and cheese. Through more than six decades of pouring, stirring, mixing or combining, compounding wizards have learned to create compound solutions that can meet anyone’s particular needs, including in delicate areas such as the eyes, ears and nose. This means that the ability to medicate an individual has moved far beyond “a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down in a most delightful way.” Greene, Holland, and Prescott all emphasize that in South Carolina, The State Board of Pharmacy is the regulator of all pharmacies and that there are strict laws and regulations guiding pharmacy standards and safety for compounding. Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy, 406 W Poinsett St., Greer. 864-8792325; SkripShoppePharmacy.com. See ad, this page. Custom-Med Pharmacy, 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste D, Easley. 864-855-2323. CustomMedPharmacy.com. See ad, page 50. Shertech Pharmacy, 1360 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg. 864-5853850. ShertechPharmacy.com.
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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn
Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.
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here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming. Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.
Foraging
What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, 26
mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.”
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For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.
Fermentation
Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition
Top 10 Food Trends for 2014 1 Locally sourced meats and seafood
2 Locally grown produce 3 Environmental sustainability 4 Healthful kids’ meals 5 Gluten-free cuisine 6 Hyperlocal sourcing
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10 Farm/estate-branded items Source: Restaurant.org and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.
Feed Matters
The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the Nanatural awakenings
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tional Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.
Faith
How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things. Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in
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Hyperlocal Superstars Food Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission to improve school food and thus children’s health and lifelong potential. Active in 15 states, it places teams of young teachers in limited-resource communities to establish school gardens, provide food-based nutrition education and supplement school meals with garden fresh produce. Visit FoodCorps.org. Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process. Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of
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how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities— Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.” Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.
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GLUTEN-FREE
ON THE GO Safe Eating Away from Home by Judith Fertig
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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home. Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go. According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particu-
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larly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”
Solutions at Work
Jules Shepard, a mother of two in Washington, D.C., and author of Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy who also shares recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a glutenfree lunch was difficult. “The friendly lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that
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had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties. Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.” “Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties. Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a glutenfree diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before. “While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus
thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.
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You Can Take It with You by Judith Fertig Our experts suggest delicious, nutritious choices for gluten-free eating at work, play or anywhere we wander. For food safety, keep foods that need to be kept hot and cold in separate thermal containers. 4 Asian stir-fry with rice 4 Baked egg frittata or baked egg “muffins” 4 Baked falafel 4 Baked polenta “fries” 4 Baked sweet potato chips 4 Certified gluten-free instant oatmeal, unsweetened 4 Cheese on rice crackers with olive tapenade (purée)
In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak. Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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GREENVILLE JASON’S DELI
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Greenville’s favorite deli offers gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options every day. No high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats are ever in any of our food. Salad bar with many organic choices is also available. See ad, page 57.
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Organic food, the way nature intended. Fresh from the earth, wholesome and beautifully prepared entrees. Plenty of yummy, gluten-free and raw food options. See ad, page 30.
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Indulge in delicious, gluten-free choices for lunch, dinner and dessert. You can even quench your thirst with gluten-free beer. We offer a full-catering menu at affordable prices which will amaze you. See ad, page 33.
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GREEN
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LIVING Local natural-health and sustainability advocates show us how.
Super Herbs Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes
Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.
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erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities. Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal
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Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds. Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases. “Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta
carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar. Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England. Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical
Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster and naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show. Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s. Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable anti-
inflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick. Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain. “Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal of viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life! The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements. Kathleen Barnes is the author of Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. Note: For referenced studies, check the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
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Dog Scouts of America Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp by Sandra Murphy
Scouts, badges, troops and summer camp—they’re not just for kids anymore. Dog Scouts of America is a new twist on tradition that is fun for all ages.
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ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved. To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly, meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are
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similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club. Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area. Once the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activ-
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ity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first developed for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part. “We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.” Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog. Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching. If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is a good forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July. “Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Hol-
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and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather. Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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loway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time go airborne,” says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can
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Cardiac Care for Pets How to Keep Little Hearts Humming by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
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think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.
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ymptoms that suggest a dog or cat’s heart is not pumping effectively include coughing and fatigue from light exercise. Before the signs are evident, it is far better to check for heart disease during regular twice-yearly visits to the veterinarian. Using a stethoscope, a skilled doctor can pick up telltale heart murmurs during the examination. A fairly common problem with cats, heart disease tends to occur as cardiomyopathy, an issue with the heart muscle. In most dogs, where cardiomyopathy is rare, it usually involves damaged heart valves, resulting in “leaks” that allow blood to flow in both directions. Upon an initial diagnosis of heart disease, one of two mistakes in treatment routinely occur: Either a doctor prescribes strong cardiac medications to “prevent” heart failure from happening (even though no medication has been shown to prevent heart failure), or he takes a wait-and-see approach, only intervening when the disease progresses to irreversible heart failure. The better approach is to do further testing and evaluation at the first sign of a murmur, including chest X-rays, an electrocardiogram (EKG) and a cardiac ultrasound to classify the stage of the disease and determine if conventional medications can help. Follow-up visits every six
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months allow the doctor to identify the point at which heart disease has progressed toward impending heart failure. In general, pets with either a diseased or failing heart can benefit from supplements. Individual regimens vary, based on the nature of the patient’s case.
Omega-3
Fish oil contains beneficial docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. The principle metabolites derived from the metabolism of EPA and DHA tend to be antiinflammatory. Contrariwise, omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in warm-weather vegetable oils, produce pro-inflammatory mediators. Because omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids compete with each other to be converted to active metabo-
Coenzyme Q-10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinol or ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized in most tissues in the body. The highest concentrations are in the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas. In the diet, CoQ10 is found in foods such as organ meats, poultry, fish, meat, nuts, soybean oil, fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products. The Professional’s Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines explains that CoQ10 is used in electron transport in mitochondria—small organelles inside cells that convert carbohydrates and fats into energy. It reports that studies in people with hypertension showed a reduction in systolic blood pressure through CoQ10 supplementation. Benefits of such therapy studied in people with a heart that has failed in its pumping ability showed increased improved heart function and proper dilation of the blood vessels for improved circulation. It is proving to be one of the best nutrients to help an ailing heart.
Hawthorn
The herb hawthorn is highly regarded for its suitability in the treatment of heart disease due to its flavonoid and other antioxidant content. It provides several beneficial effects for the heart—helping to maintain a normal heart rhythm with decreased risk of arrhythmias; bolstering the force of heart muscle contraction; increasing coronary blood flow; and decreasing the organ’s energy demands. It acts like angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as the medicine Enalapril, used to help regulate blood pressure and reduce the workload of a failing heart. While other therapies can be used to help pet heart patients, these three are a sound starting point. In some cases, they may be suitable instead of medications that can cause side effects to the kidney and
liver, or at least allow for smaller doses. Natural remedies provide a gentler alternative. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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lites (pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory) in the body, decreasing the intake of omega-6 fatty acids and/or increasing dietary omega-3 fatty acid levels, available through fish oil, is generally considered beneficial. The differing numbers identifying omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids simply refer to where the carboncarbon double bonds are positioned in the molecules. Supplementing with fish oil may also reduce the occurrence of atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden cardiac death by decreasing inflammation throughout the body, including in the heart.
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petspotlight out a good diet. New clients are asked for a detailed history so Fowler has a good picture of the pet’s physical, mental and emotional state. “I look at everything. I ask my clients to keep a log of symptoms. We don’t like to suppress symptoms because they push the problem in deeper. We’re trying to get the body to go back to the normal state of health and that sometimes takes time. I need to have a client who is taking the journey with me,” explains Fowler. For optimal pet health, Fowler recommends a high quality diet, reducing pet exposure to chemicals and vaccines, and giving pets a natural lifestyle with outdoor time. She concludes, “Of course, you have to love them. Give them lots of love.”
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ll About Pets in Traveler’s Rest, SC provides complete holistic and conventional veterinary medicine services for dogs and cats all under one roof. Dr. Jeanne Fowler, a South Carolina native with over 30 years’ veterinary experience, has a degree in zoology from Clemson University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from University of Georgia. She relates that early in her career, a serious accident left her with multiple medical challenges. Initially she was treated with conventional medicine. Eventually she sought alternative treatment and recovered fully. “It was then I knew that I needed to be doing the same thing in my practice. For me this has been a calling. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t had that experience,” says Dr. Fowler. Fowler offers acupuncture which she notes is very versatile and can be used for many issues. She studied homeopathy and Chinese Medicine and utilizes these remedies to help pets heal naturally. Orthopedic manipulation is used to locate and reduce neuronal subluxations. 40
Fowler states that laser therapy is very healing and helps tissue to regenerate. It can be used with other treatments and is effective in wound healing. Blue LED light therapy is also provided, which is useful in treating infections and corneal ulcers. Prolotherapy is supportive in stabilizing damaged joints. Two years ago, Fowler began doing stem cell therapy. She collects, isolates and activates the pet’s own stem cells and injects them into the affected area. “It seems to working very well for the majority of patients,” shares Fowler. Cytokine cells can be used with stem cell therapy. Conventional veterinary services are available, including spaying, neutering, dental care and boarding services are available. “I do vaccinations, but I think they can be overdone, which can create problems,” says Fowler. “Diet plays a big part in keeping pets healthy. Making their own organic food is a good way to maintain health,” notes Fowler. She refers pet owners to her website for information for balancing
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Action Plan for Parents
Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond
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Robin Mead sees her whimsical, colorful art as an “expression of joy,” translated onto paper, canvas and the digital screen. “My creations are highly stylized, and working with subjects like birds and flowers gives me artistic freedom. I can go wherever I want with them and still have them seem believable,” she says. The Garden was created adapting a coloring book technique; Mead outlines her piece in black ink, wets the paper and then drops different colors into the outlined sections to create an organic, dappled effect. Mead’s work spans media and subject matter from acrylic and mixed media paintings of birds and flowers to watercolor landscapes and gardens. She also likes to hand-make multicolored crocheted afghans and art journals as joyful creations for everyday use. Mead was a full-time social worker before attending art school on Long Island, New York, turning her lifelong passion into a career. Her work can be found in homes around the world, as well as album covers, books and art tutorials. Mead and her husband recently relocated from New York to a small farm in Elberton, Georgia, where the family will raise cows, chickens, bees, vegetables and flowers. View the artist’s portfolio at RobinMead.ArtistWebsites.com or her blog at InsightsAndBellyLaughs.com. 42
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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients. Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adultonset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says. If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.
Spitting Up
Suspects: Intolerance to casein—a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula—tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman.
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Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining, give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.
Chronic Diarrhea
Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas
and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says.
Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.
Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.
Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Chronic Ear Infections
Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients. Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.
Itchy Skin
Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple.
Hyperactivity
Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.
mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.
Stunted Growth
Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size— height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises. Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says.
Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss.
Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zinc-rich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose.
Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between
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Food Revolution in a Tank Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies by Avery Mack
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icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics. “Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two. Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.” FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels. The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad
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greens, herbs and tilapia.” FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain. The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production. “In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow
faster and offer higher yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent of the water. In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries. Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia and bass sell to the community and restaurants; koi are used in livestock ponds. Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be indoors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes range from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area. Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonconventional systems. “The temperature in most homes is near 70 degrees, an
“We like to use heirloom varieties; we don’t want just pretty plants that have diluted flavor. Butter lettuce is the tilapia of plants—it’s easy to grow for a good yield.” ~ Erik Oberholtzer, Tender Greens restaurants ideal temperature for a tropical fish like tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.” Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open our eyes to what needs to be done. For
Aquaponics Advantages 4 Enthusiasts can start small 4 No soil is needed 4 No fertilizer is needed (provided by the fish) 4 No toxic pesticides 4 Uses 90 percent less water than conventional methods 4 Plants help filter indoor air 4 Pests and diseases are easier to spot for treatment 4 Growing basil helps repel pests 4 Operator controls nutrition levels at less cost and waste 4 No nutrients pollute the larger environment 4 Stable, high yields of organic produce and safe-fed fish 4 Year-round production from indoor systems 4 Easy to harvest; fish harvesting is optional Sources: Wikipedia.org, 4 Aesthetic enjoyment IntegratedAquaponics.net
those that don’t care to harvest and clean fish, decorative koi species work well. Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern California farms and is exploring ways to install an aquaponics system in each of its restaurants, explains, “The world is suffering from a loss of growing habitat, genetically modified seeds and global warming. Aquaponics enables growers to stay ahead of climate change, making it the future of sustainable farming. It’s an ethical way to make quality food healthy, affordable and profitable.” Aquaponics methods deliver fish free of mercury and genetically modified fish food, plus the freshest vegetables possible, all without the worry of weeds, rabbits, insects, suspect fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides. A home aquaponics system can be one of the best green investments to make in 2014. According to Oberholtzer, “Eating this way should not be a luxury.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
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wisewords From “Why Me?” to “Thank You!”
Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist
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fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.
What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives? My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the
fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something hap-
pens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.
You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes? I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on
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call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.
What can you see clearly about your role as a parent? I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.
What has your life taught you about prayer? I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.”
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Gardening as Spiritual Practice Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson
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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.”
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We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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1st Annual SC Organic Growing Conference ─ 8am-4pm. Organized by The South Carolina Organization for Organic Living (SCOOL). Hosted by the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at the NW Campus of Greenville Technical College, Greenville. $65. Limited special rates for students and teachers. Register at SCOrganicLiving.com or email Rebecca@SCOrganicLiving.com.
Workshop - Introduction to Eight Pieces Brocade – 9:30am-12:30pm. A popular QiGong routine. QiGong is a gentle, yet powerful set of exercises that help move energy throughout the body. Improves balance, circulation, mind-body connection & reduced stress. Pre-registration required. $30. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
I Give Up – 10:30am-12pm. The essence of living is in knowing how to do three things. Learn what the three S’s are that will allow you to fall into the mystery of being. Free - Love Offering Appreciated - No Registration Required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.
Sharpen the Saw – 10:30am-12pm. Preserve and enhance the greatest asset you have - YOU. Learn how to renew the four dimensions of your nature – physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional. Free - Love Offering Appreciated - No Registration Required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114. Community Hu Sing – 11-11:30am. Singing HU will help put you in tune with the ever-present reality of God. Free presentation by ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Event held at the American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd, Greenville. To learn more about HU, visit HearHU.org or Eckankar. org. Local contact: Beth@eck-sc.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 3 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Yang 48 Forms - Simplified Tai Chi – 1-2pm. 16 Lessons twice/week. Learn Yang Style 48 forms & martial applications—second in series of 3 courses. Benefits include improved balance, coordination, mind-body connection, reduced stress. Pre-registration required. 16 lessons $120 ($7.50 per lesson). Payment plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839. Chi Toning – 7-8pm. 16 Lessons twice/week. Chi Toning combines QiGong warm-up, slow lightweights, yoga cool-down, benefits include toning & strengthening muscles, improved coordination, mind-body connection, reduced stress. Pre-registration required. 16 lessons $120 ($7.50 per lesson). Payment plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Schedule a free dinner with our doctor and learn how hormone imbalance affects you and why counting calories doesn’t work. Learn what really works. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. Greenville Functional Medicine. RSVP 558-0200.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 The Joyful Birth & Breastfeeding Expo – 10am4pm. Educational extravaganza. Speakers, including author and midwife. Films, fashion show, kids’ activities, and lots of giveaways. Free. Westgate Mall, Spartanburg. Visit UpstateBirthNetwork.org/Expo.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Schedule a free dinner with our doctor and learn how hormone imbalance affects you and why counting calories doesn’t work. Learn what really works. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. Greenville Functional Medicine. RSVP 558-0200.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Be Impeccable with Your Word – 10:30am-12pm. Learn how to experience personal freedom in your life by living from these principles and concepts. Use the power of your words in the direction of truth and love. Free - Love Offering Appreciated - No Registration Required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114. Community Hu Sing – 11-11:30am. Singing HU will help put you in tune with the ever-present reality of God. Free presentation by ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Event held at the American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd, Greenville. To learn more about HU, visit HearHU.org or Eckankar.org. Local contact: Beth@eck-sc.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 17 Allergy Workshop – 6-7pm. Don’t be held prisoner by allergies. Learn natural ways to fight allergy season. Reservations required. Free. LaBelle Chiropractic, 1152-B Haywood Rd., Greenville. 234-5678.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 - MAY 6 QiGong - Eight Pieces Brocade & More – 5:306:30pm. 8 Lessons once/week. Learn Eight Pieces of Brocade, Daoist Five Organ QiGong & other QiGong exercises. Benefits include improved balance, circulation, mind-body connection & reduced stress. Pre-registration required. 8 lessons/$75, payment plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Chotchky Free Life and End of Overload – 10:30am-12pm. Learn how to create balance, power and focus in a world of distraction. You will laugh
and be inspired to live your life amazingly! Free - Love Offering Appreciated - No Registration Required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Tai Chi for Osteoporosis – 2:30-3:30pm. 12 Lessons twice/week. Form designed by Dr. Paul Lam is easy to learn, combines Sun & Yang styles, benefits include improved balance, coordination, mind-body connection, reduced stress. Pre-registration required. 12 lessons $105 ($8.75 per lesson). Payment plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Schedule a free dinner with our doctor and learn how hormone imbalance affects you and why counting calories doesn’t work. Learn what really works. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. Greenville Functional Medicine. RSVP 558-0200.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Introduction - Flying Rainbow Tai-Chi Fan – 9:30am-12:30pm. Tai Chi routine developed by Master Helen Wu. Martial Art form that is also very artistic & flowing. Improves balance, coordination, mind-body connection & reduces stress. Pre-registration required. $30. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Don’t Take Anything Personally – 10:30am-12pm. Discover why you take the things people say, or do, so personally and understand what this really means to you in your life and your relationships. Free - Love Offering Appreciated - No Registration Required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.
MONDAY, MARCH 31 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Tai Chi for Arthritis – 2-3pm. 12 Lessons twice/ week. Form designed by Dr. Paul Lam is easy to learn, Sun style, benefits include improved balance, coordination, mind-body connection, reduced stress. Pre-registration required. 12 lessons $105 ($8.75 per lesson). Payment plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.
plan ahead APRIL 12 Healthy Living Expo – 10am-4pm. Presented by Natural Awakenings. Meet several holistic practitioners and businesses, hear our speakers and attend our film screenings. Door prizes at film screening. Free eco-tote to first 500 attendees. Free. McAlister Square, University Center entrance, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 569-8631. Diadra Price “Waking Up In Grace” – 10am-4pm. What is the biggest inhibitor to our experiencing; A Peace That Surpasses Understanding? You will receive information guaranteed to assist you in eliminating this blockage from your life. Free - Love Offering Appreciated - No Registration Required. Check UnityofClemsonAnderson.org for location. 646-6114.
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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 9am; 4pm and 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114. Healing Circle ─ 6-7:30pm. Dedicated to the principals of healing, prayer, spiritual growth and meditation. Free. Oma’s Healing Garden, 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A, Greenville. 354-4505.
monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 8:30-9:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 404-798-3442. Yoga Therapy Class ─ 11am-12pm. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Intermediate Yoga Class ─ 12:15–1:15pm. For those that have the fundamentals of Yoga and are looking for a more intense practice. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. Veggie Delights ─ 3-5pm. Each week a new vegetarian recipe to try. Easy and delicious. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300. Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 5:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for
labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. MeaningSight ™: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit ─ 6:15-8:30pm. Second Monday of the month. Establish 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. InSight Transformation Life Coach Training, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30-8pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. All Levels Yoganize® ─ 7pm. Unique combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and specialized toning exercises to invigorate the mind, body and spirit. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478.
tuesday All Levels Yoganize® ─ 6am. See Monday 7pm listing for details. Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ Intermediate/ Advanced ─ 9 and 10:30am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $7 per class. Call to register, 675-4656. All Levels Yoganize® ─ 9:15am. See Monday 7pm listing for details.
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VBAC Support Group Meeting ─ 10am. 2nd Tuesday’s. Share your experience about VBAC. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010 or 866-564-5554. 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, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Beginner Yoga Class ─ 11am–12:15pm. Great class to start a practice. Learn basic Yoga poses and breathing techniques. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. “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, 576A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505. Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 4063800. Essential Oils Classes ─ 12-1pm. New oils presented each week. Free. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. Space is limited; must register, 233-4811. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class ─ 12:151:15pm. Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Chair Yoga ─ 4-5pm. Yoga with a chair assist, great for seniors, post surgery and people with chronic pain/injury. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523. Birthing Class ─ 6-9pm. Birthing classes first 4 Tuesdays in September. Carolina Waterbirth/Doula Du Jour, 915 South St, Simpsonville. 735-7270. Parent Talk at Brain Balance ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about brain function and how to help a child struggling with ADHD, sensory issues, autism and learning differences. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga ─ 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 9:15am listing for details. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class ─ 7:30-8:45pm. Take your yoga off the ground and experience familiar poses in a new way. $18 per class. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523.
wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class ─ 8:30-9:30am. See Tuesday 12:15 listing for details.
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Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.
Family Dinner Night ─ 4-8pm. One adult spends $5 in the café and up to six kids eat free. Kids fill out their own healthy menu. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.
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 901-3776.
All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.
Yoga for Every Body ─ 5:45-7pm. Yoga class that is welcoming to all body shapes, sizes and fitness levels. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523.
Toning Class ─ 6:45-7:30am. See Monday 6:45am listing for details. Vinyasa Flow Class ─ 11am. Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling ─ 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.
All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30-8pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc.
Restorative Yoga Class ─ 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
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.
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class ─ 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15 listing for details.
Aerial/Swing Yoga Class ─ 7:30-8:45pm. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing for details.
Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details.
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All Levels Yoganize® ─ 6am. See Monday 7pm listing for details.
Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 6am, 7:30am and
“Full-on” Yoga ─ 10:45-12pm. Steady flow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.
“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.
saturday
All Levels Yoga ─ 9-10am. See Monday 8:30am listing for details. Balanced Life Yoga ─ 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, flexibility and stamina through yoga. $7/ class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr, Ste. 200, Greenville. 675-4656. Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow ─ 9:15am. Yoga movement synchronized to the breath. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. Toning Class ─ 9:30-10:15am. See Tuesday 9:30am 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. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Beginners ─ 10:30 and 11:45am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
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Dr. Ponton specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She offers natural healing methods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 14.
HONG ZHANG, L.AC.
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More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.
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Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally-owned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. See ad, back cover.
AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC
Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082•Greenville AugustaStClinic.com
TRINITY ALLERGY RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER
110 Montgomery Dr. 864-760-1006•Anderson TrinityAllergyRelief.com
Guaranteed relief as sensitivities and intolerances are cleared from the body using a proven method known as BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) that literally clears annoying symptoms within minutes. No needles. No pain. No drugs. See ad, page 35.
ANIMAL REHAB
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ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER
Dr. Kennedy, DVM 109 Monroe St. 864-962-0101•Simpsonville AnimalRehabGreenville.com
Bio-energetic testing shows energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identifies environmental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 8.
420 The Parkway, Ste. J The Village at Thornblade 864-343-8352•Greer BalancedAgain.com
Advanced training in pain management, canine rehabilitation, and acupuncture. ARCC has hydrotherapy, pulsed signal therapy, laser therapy along with a multitude of exercise equipment, including an underwater treadmill. See ad, page 37.
Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad, page 63.
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GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
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Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988•Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com
We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 9.
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Offering attentive, personal, one-on-one care for you and your family. Contracted with United Healthcare, Aetna, and most other health insurances. See ad, page 7.
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Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home and Carolina Waterbirth needs. See ad, page 7.
CHIROPRACTOR AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
1315 Haywood Rd. 864-322-2828•Greenville AugerChiro.com
It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia, and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, this page.
ENHANCED LIVING CHIROPRACTIC Nina Kennedy, DC 140 Sage Creek Way 864-848-0640•Greer EnhancedLivingChiro.com
We use a variety of unique treatments like Sacro-Occipital Technique (www.SORSI.com) to balance the body’s nervous system, exercise rehab to maintain that balance, and functional medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Free consultations and gentle care for your entire family.
FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE
205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995•Simpsonville FranzFamilySpinalCare.com
SMALL SPINES PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
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Does your child suffer from ADHD, allergies, asthma, ear infections, headaches, digestive troubles, or pain? We may be able to help! Call for a free consultation. See ad, page 20.
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 12.
INTERNAL FITNESS
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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 28.
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Dianne Greyerbiehl and Certified Coaches 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207 864-282-8989•Greenville LifeCoachingInstitute.net
Coaching creates easy, positive, powerful change from the inside out using proven tools and methods. Our certified life coaches help you discover the power to manage change in your life. See ad, page 51.
Phyllis is certified by I-ACT and has been assisting clients for over 9 yrs. The center uses the open system of colon hydrotherapy. Other services include ion foot detox, and infrared sauna. $55 colon cleanse with a 10 min. body vibration session when you mention this ad. New clients only. See ad, page 48.
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SKRIP SHOPPE
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Jim Greene, R. Ph. 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer SkripShoppePharmacy.com
COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS
115 Pelham Rd, Ste. 12 864-558-0507•Greenville MyCompoundingSolutions.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 25.
The best medical solutions often arise from compounding. We specialize in building a relationship with you to provide the best possible solution for your individual needs. Bio-identical hormones and women’s health is our specialty.
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John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323•Easley
CONCIERGE MEDICINE
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 50.
864-406-2055 Web-based Business eDocHome.com
Talk to a doctor without leaving home. eDocHome introduces TELEHEALTH. Access to quality healthcare anytime, anywhere. Speak with a doctor via online video or telephone. Get a diagnosis and prescription if appropriate.
COUNSELING SERVICES BEYOND TALK THERAPY™ 828-595-9658•Greenville BeyondTalkTherapy.com SleepApneaSolution.org
In 3-4 sessions Dr. Damaris Drewry helps clients resolve difficult/long-standing symptoms of sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, repeating relationship patterns, chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, frozen shoulder, adoption and other complex issues. Ethical, innovative and solution-focused alternatives to psychotherapy. Free 15-minute phone consultation. See ad, page 25.
DAIRY PRODUCTS HAPPY COW CREAMERY
332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com
We are a unique onthe-farm milk bottling operation offering highquality fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed dairy cows. Whole Milk, Chocolate Milk, Cultured Buttermilk, and Strawberry Milk are just a few of the dairy products offered at the on-sitestore. See ad, page 29.
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TRINITY DENTAL
DENTISTRY
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Dr. Robert A. Berkowitz 1221 N. Fant St. 864-224-4736•Anderson TrinityDentalCenter.com
PALMETTO PERIODONTICS
Dr. William Bohlen 1130 E. Butler Rd. 864-987-9700•Greenville PalmettoPerio.com
We can meet your total needs from treatment to recovery. We honestly and respectfully educate you, so that together, we can reach your optimal oral health. We offer exceptional service in a clean and modern facility. In our warm and calming environment, your comfort and care are our priority. See ad, page 6.
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Along with holistic dental practices, we also offer non-drug treatment for TMJ pain, ozone/ oxygen therapies and a home sleep study to overcome sleep apnea. See ad, page 43.
Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certified 864-631-9335 FineRedesigns.com
Have a whole new look for your home or business using what you already own. Have a home or business that reflects who you really are. Transform and love your space with Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. Experience a design transformation that you can see and feel. See ad, page 16.
EYE NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
A holistic vision program that successfully treats eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and more. This program is considered the standard in alternative therapies for the eye. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
134 Milestone Way 864-879-6494•Greenville PalmerDMD.com
We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 41.
GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com
We identify the causes of disease rather than treating the symptoms and teach patients about the core principles of health maintenance and prevention. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
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HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER
Alice Caston, Cosmetologist 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville 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.
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EARTH FARE − THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220•Greenville 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, Ste. 15 864-268-9255•Taylors
Natural foods, bulk foods/ herbs, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.
Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359•Greer
More than hair care. Natural/ organic/ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox.
HEALTH FOOD STORES
Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105•Greenville TheWildRadish.com
ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER
Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville 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 31.
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET
1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300•Greenville 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 eatin café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.
LAWN MAINTENANCE NATURALAWN OF AMERICA®
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Families and their pets deserve a safe and beautiful place to play, free of THE LEADER IN ORGANIC-BASED LAWN CARE harmful chemicals. From waterways to residential lawns, we create a safer environment for those who enjoy the outdoors! Innovation of our product lines and system practices helps set us apart from the rest of the industry. See ad, page 39.
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MASSAGE/BODYWORK GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER Massage Therapy 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com
OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER
106 Memorial Dr. 864-634-3019•Greer June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599
Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB. Located within Acupuncture of Greer. See ad, page 21.
NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS HAPPY COW CREAMERY 332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com
We offer high-quality fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed dairy cows, free-range eggs and a variety of local produce at our farm. See ad, page 29.
ALL ABOUT PETS
Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334•Travelers Rest HolisticVetSC.com
Oma Sims 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A 864-354-4505•Greenville OmasLifeEssentials.com
Over 30 years’ experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, prolotherapy, laser and stem cell therapy and pet boarding too. See ad, page 36.
Oma is a renowned spiritual healer, intuitive and empath. She is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) practitioner. Over 25 years’ experience. Classes available. See ad, page 58.
Suffer from pain? Massage is a proven treatment to help reduce the effects of chronic pain, such as low-back pain. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 14.
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7538 Highway 76 864-646-6114•Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org
Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 19.
Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 47.
CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY
John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323•Easley
TAI CHI/QIGONG
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 50.
QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC
Dr. Mary Powers, Instructor 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-420-9839•Greenville 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 arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises.
GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856•Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY
David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936• Greer NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com
Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. Alternative approaches include CranioSacral, Myofascial, Vestibular and Visceral Manipulation, drawing on the body’s self-healing properties. See ad, page 54.
We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.
THERMOGRAPHY THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS
Dr. Lealand Fagan Michelle Fagan, CCT 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045•Landrum
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Listen to Love & Hudson in the morning at Earth FM 103.3, The Greatest Hits on Earth. See ad, page 56.
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SOLUTIONS IN HEALTH CARE
WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER
Jeanne Petan, Ph.D. 290 Enoree Trail 864-862-4113•Fountain Inn
COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS
Drs. Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020•Williamston CompleteHealing.net
Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, p h y s i o t h e r a p y, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss, and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 52.
Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria, and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 17.
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Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad, page 63.
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Thyroid,perimenopausal or menopausal iss u e s ? We specialize in custom compounding including bioidentical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. .See ad, page 50.
GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com
Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
YOGA/PILATES INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523•Easley IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com
Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss. Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels. We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 58.
IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.
Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882•Greenville 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 27.
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