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Contents 11 ECO FRIENDY

DIAPERS

The Bottom Line

12 GREEN THERAPY

Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

14 CHIC CHICKS Hens Go Urban

16 LIVING LONG & WELL

Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

20 GARNER’S NATURAL

LIFE

A Natural Health Resource

21 GRACE INTERGRATIVE MEDICINE

An Arsenal of Holistic Services

22 RAISING

ENVIRONMENTALISTS

Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

24 NATURE IS

MY HEALER

28 NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS

Getting a Grip on Pain

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 11 eco tip 12 green living 14 natural pet 20 community

spotlight

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21 physician spotlight 24 plant based health section 28 healing ways 22 healthy kids 30 calendar 32 resource guide

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n November, the Monday before Thanksgiving, I had foot surgery. I had a bunionectomy and 2 toes that needed to be straightened, a result of too many years of wearing shoes that fit the corporate image I wanted to project but were actually deforming my feet. Although this was not major surgery it did require I wear a boot and stay off my feet as much as possible for several weeks. For the first two weeks I iced my foot each hour and kept it elevated. I was blessed to experience very little pain or discomfort post surgery. After three weeks I was able to do more but I was still limited in how much time I could spend on my feet. Thankfully my daughter Barbara is a very competent managing editor and she was able to take on a lot of the day-to-day responsibilities of the magazine. My husband, Wayne, pitched in with meals, housework, shopping and general caregiving. He also proved to be an excellent watchdog, barking orders to “sit down and let me get it” when I became impatient with my immobility. Being pretty much confined to my home and not rushing out the door several times a week for appointments provided me with more time for meditation and reflection. I spent some time thinking of what it must be like to be an invalid and to be deprived of a healthy body that moves and functions without pain. And, how could one face life each day with no expectation of recovery and not drown in self-pity? I experienced a deep feeling of gratitude for my life. I looked back on what I have thought of as “challenges” in my lifetime. I can see those times now clearly as gifts that helped me stretch and grow in ways I never would have otherwise. I thought about all the people throughout my life—family, friends, acquaintances—who have loved me, angered me, confounded me, believed in me and in some way played a part in shaping who I would become. As my enforced hiatus begins to wind down and one year ends and a new one begins, I marvel at the how Source, the Universe, God, provides what we need at the exact moment we need it. Whatever events the year 2020 brings our way will somehow light the path for each of us to move forward. Peace and Blessings,

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news briefs

Three Weeks of Profound Workshops at Cabo Breath Fest

n celebration of Natural Awakenings’ commitment to promoting higher consciousness during the last 25 years, the Cabo Breath Fest will offer many lifechanging workshops plus other activities from February 1 to 21, in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Some of the 20-plus international experts offering workshops include event founder Dan Brule, author, breathwork pioneer and creator of Breath Therapy; Stig Avall Severinsen, champion free diver and author of the bestselling book Breatheology – The Art of Conscious Breathing; Dr. Jim Morningstar, author and founder of the School of Integrative Psychology; and Lena Kristina Tuulse, breathwork pioneer and author of Passion for Life, who introduced conscious breathing to much of Europe. As this historic event is a co-creation of the trainers and guests, attendees are also invited to make presentations during some of the 100 available sessions. There’ll also be yoga on the beach, drumming circles, concerts, social gatherings, great food, dances, art and other enriching activities. Tickets: $100 for any or all workshops. For more information, tickets and cheap accommodations, call 800-568-7957 or visit CaboBreathFest.com or Facebook.com/cabobreathfest.

Integrative Yoga Therapy Holds Teacher Training

ntegrative Yoga Therapy will hold a 200hour Yoga Teacher Training for those interested in learning to teach yoga. The training starts in February and runs for nine months, meeting one weekend a month. This program is approved by Yoga Alliance and meets their new 2021 standards. They also offer a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training which can be started at any time and scheduled at a pace that fits each person’s lifestyle. Many people are interested in becoming a yoga teacher. This program gives them a comprehensive training in teaching to students of all ages, shape, sizes and ability levels. In today’s world, this is an important factor. Yoga students have a broad range of needs, and yoga can meet them where they are when a teacher has the skills to do so. The 300hour program helps yoga teachers on their path of continuing education to increase their knowledge in ways applicable to how they teach. Linda Patterson, owner and founder of Integrative Yoga Therapy, carries Yoga Alliance’s highest level of experience and training recognition, E-RYT 500. Patterson is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Integrative Yoga Therapy is located at 101-P NE Main St., Easley. For more information including cost and class schedule, visit www.IYT.yoga or text 864-444-5523. See ad, page 18.

Has your Home Been Tested for Radon? January is National Radon Action Month. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages the testing of all homes.

adon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. It is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Radon can accumulate in homes and increase the risk of developing lung cancer. High levels of radon have been detected in homes throughout South Carolina, with the highest average radon levels found in the Upstate. Any home can have a radon problem; the only way to know is to test. DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality encourages current homeowners to request a free radon test kit from the SC Radon Program website at www.scdhec.gov/radon. Test kits provided by the program are not to be used for testing associated with real estate transactions. It is a good idea to request a professional radon test when purchasing a home. A list of nationally certified radon measurement professionals is maintained on the SC Radon Program website, www.scdhec.gov/radon. Homes that are found to have a radon issue can be fixed. New homes can be built with radon-resistant features, including a passive venting system. If such a home tests high for radon upon completion, the passive system can be cost-effectively upgraded. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and the leading cause among non-smokers. One in 15 homes in the US has a high radon level. For more information, call 800-768-0362 or email Radon@dhec.sc.gov. See ad, page 15. January 2020

news briefs

Upstate Food Co-op Hosts Winter Open House

he Upstate Food Co-op, in Six Mile, is holding a winter open house and member appreciation event that will provide an opportunity for the community to sample products and learn more about the co-op. The event will be held on February 15 from noon to 3 p.m. The community is invited to sample seasonal treats, and browse food and gifts. It is open to all; no membership is required for this special event. This is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of co-op membership. Door prizes will be shared throughout the event. The Upstate Food Co-op is a member-owned, all-volunteer, non-profit business that provides natural and organic food to its members. It has been in business over 40 years. The co-op keeps their shelves stocked with commonly used bulk items, beverages, local produce, packaged goods, and refrigerated and frozen products. They also stock locally made products, personal care products, culinary and medicinal herbs and a wide range of high-quality supplements. Upstate Food Co-op is located at 404 John Holliday Rd, Six Mile. For more information, call 864-868-3105 or visit UpstateFoodCoop.com and on Facebook at UpstateFoodCoop. To learn more about coops, visit Grocer.Coop.

Dark Waters—A Film About the Hazards of “Forever Chemicals”

ark Waters is a film that opened in theatres in December, 2019, and should soon be available to rent or stream online. The film is based on the New York Times Magazine article, “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare”, written by Nathaniel Rich about the true story of Attorney Rob Bilott’s twenty-year battle against DuPont and “forever chemicals”. Bilott took on DuPont after he uncovered evidence that the company knowingly dumped toxic PFAS chemicals into drinking water in and around Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment is partnering with Participant Media to raise awareness of the PFAS. They urge citizens to petition Congress to stop the ongoing releases of these toxic fluorinated chemicals, to remove PFAS from tap water, and to clean up legacy PFAS contamination. Visit TinyURL.com/wzdt5ot to send an email to your representatives. A consumer guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals is available at TinyURL.com/v5ksyfz.

Self-preservation is the first law of nature. ~Samuel Butler 8

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New Service at LivingWell Integrative Healthcare

ivingWell Integrative Healthcare is now offering in-house thermograms at their office in Easley. They have purchased topof-the-line thermography equipment, and their newest employee, Jessica Buchanan, is a trained thermographer with over four years of experience. LivingWell Integrative Healthcare will be offering breast and full body thermograms, and you do not have to be a patient on record to utilize this service. Thermography, also called thermal imaging, is a non-invasive test that does not use radiation. Because tumors increase circulation to their cells, the result is often an increase in regional surface temperature. Thermography uses a special camera to measure the temperature of the skin on the body’s surface. LivingWell Integrative Healthcare’s mission is to help clients live in a state of optimal health. This goal is best achieved through a careful and highly individualized program of nutritional and lifestyle counseling coupled with the science of BioIdentical Hormone Replacement. LivingWell Integrative Healthcare is located at 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G., Easley. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 864-850-9988 or visit LivingWellHealthcare.com. See ad, page 18.

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Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth About one in 10 babies in utero struggles with a dangerous condition known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), in which the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is restricted, hampering development of the growing fetus. Now, a simple solution—of mom drinking an eight-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day—offers hope of a way to reduce infant deaths and lower the need for infant surgery. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, studied 77 mothers with IUGR at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital that received either one cup a day of pomegranate juice or a placebo. Evaluating 55 of the babies’ development with MRIs after birth, researchers found that the babies with pomegranate-drinking moms had evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter—tissue through which messages pass in the central nervous system. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of polyphenols, a class of foods also found in nuts, berries, vegetables and teas that’s known to cross the blood-brain barrier and have neuroprotective effects.

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Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period. The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

Chomping on more nuts daily keeps the pounds at bay, according to research published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Using records from three long-term longitudinal studies spanning 20 years and including nearly 300,000 health professionals, the report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—was linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Swapping out a serving of meats, refined grains or desserts for half a serving of nuts was associated with staving off weight gain of between 0.9 and 1.5 pounds in any four-year period. A consistently higher nut intake of at least half a serving a day was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of putting on 11 or more pounds and becoming obese in the same timeframe. No such links were found for eating more peanut butter. The researchers suggest the high fiber content of nuts can make a person feel full longer, and that that the fiber also binds well to fats in the gut, affecting a greater discharge of calories.

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Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk

Munch More Nuts to Stave Off Weight Gain

Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, reports research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in the journal Environmental Pollution. The study followed more than 6,000 British adults in a cohort initially between ages 45 and 69 for 14 years, and correlated health records and interviews with satellite images of greenery. They found that exposure to green spaces seemed to help prevent metabolic syndrome and its individual components such as large waist circumference, high levels of blood fats and hypertension. The results “could be related to better opportunities provided by green spaces to perform physical activity, as well as a decrease in exposure to air pollution,” notes Carmen de Keijzer, first author of the study. Women fared even better than men, perhaps because women may spend more time in green spaces.

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eco tip

Cloth Versus Disposable Diapers

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The Bottom Line on Eco-Friendly Baby Care Taking care of newborn babies in an eco-friendly way can have a significant impact on both our environment and the little ones’ health. Treehugger.com reports that disposable diapers, made from a blend of plastic and wood pulp and often encased in additional plastic, remain for an estimated 200 to 500 years. A baby uses between 5,000 and 8,000 diapers before being potty-trained, generating 18 billion diapers annually in the U.S. alone. Further, a recent study by the French agency in charge of food, environmental and occupational health and safety says disposable diapers have been linked to allergic skin reactions and difficulties with potty-training because kids can’t detect as easily when they’re wet. It’s also cheaper to go cloth instead of the disposable route. Consumer Reports estimates parents spend $1,500 to $2,000 for disposable diapers before their child no longer needs them. GreenBabyGuide.com attests that the most affordable cloth option—prefolds plus covers—can cost as little as $243 over 2.5 years, which includes washing and drying expenses.

Tips for washing cloth diapers at AllAboutClothDiapers. com include using a prerinse/wash that “agitates, spins and drains” (and to do a longer wash cycle if they aren’t getting clean), using the longest available hot wash cycle and an appropriate amount of water for the load size because “too much water, they are just ‘going for a swim’; too little water and they won’t be able to move, and therefore won’t get clean.” The Beginner’s Guide section of ClothDiaperTales.com provides advice on choosing from different types of new cloth diapers and covers, which are better for overnight use, what to do about leaks and how many diapers new parents might need to get started. It includes a chart comparing the pros and cons, average cost and some of the most popular, current brands, covering pre-fold, fitted cloth, snap-in/ all-in-two/pop-in, pocket and all-in-one cloth diapers. The nonprofit Real Diapers Association (RealDiapers. org) organizes local advocates and activists for cloth diapers via a member-supported resource center that plans campaigns, trains organizers, distributes educational information and supports local groups. Local Real Diaper Circles involve users with knowledge and tips to make cloth diapering more accessible and acceptable to parents.

January 2020

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After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started. ~Laura Durenberger

There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest. Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being. ~Christian Dymond

GREEN THERAPY Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

by Ronica A. O’Hara

or clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him, sitting by a babbling brook, watching squirrels gather nuts or the sun slowly set, breathing in the piney air. “There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest,” Dymond says. “Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being.” Children, too, readily respond: “Getting a child outside into nature can bring life back into their eyes. Every day I see this happen.” The sweeping Santa Barbara beach is the office of clinical psychologist Maria Nazarian, Ph.D., as she accompanies clients on hour-long barefoot walks that might include a mindfulness exercise, goal-setting and meditation—all while watching waves foam, pelicans glide and sun-sparkles on the water. “When we feel connected to the world around us, we experience more joy and belonging, less depression and less anxiety, all of which increase our thinking, creativity, wellbeing and generosity,” she says. 12

Their practices, known as ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, are an outgrowth of a ballooning branch of psychology known as ecopsychology, which investigates the critical links between nature experiences and human well-being. In examining such matters as our neurological responses to nature, how climate change and weather disasters lead to anxiety and depression, how nature deprivation affects children, and why nature can produce transcendent awe, the field is reshaping the way that therapists and doctors help both adults and children heal. Ecopsychology is a relatively new discipline. Little more than two decades ago, historian Theodore Roszak pointed out in Psychology Today that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the most-diagnosed categories involved sex: “In mapping sexual dysfunction, therapists have been absolutely inspired… [but] the volume contains only one listing remotely connected to nature: seasonal affective disorder.” Now, as the planet’s dire plight becomes a source of mounting concern, that

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professional neglect is rapidly changing. The field of ecopsychology has produced more than 100 authoritative studies linking nature to not only physical, but mental health. Researchers have found that spending time in nature settings helps lower stress, anxiety and depression, boosts positive mood, improves resilience and immune response, increases life expectancy, decreases anger, reduces blood pressure, eases computer fatigue and enhances energy, concentration and cognitive functioning. Recently, Danish researchers found that children raised in the least-green neighborhoods were 55 percent more likely to develop a serious mental illness than children that grew up in the greenest neighborhoods, regardless of social standing, affluence or parental mental illness. A British study of nearly 20,000 people published in Scientific Reports concluded that spending at least two hours a week in nature, whether in brief breaks or long stretches, is an optimal amount of time to feel a sense of better health and well-being. Putting these findings in motion, doctors, therapists, naturopaths, nurse practitioners and other health providers are increasingly suggesting and prescribing time in nature, especially for children. As of July 2018, there were 71 provider-based nature-prescription programs in 32 states, potentially involving hundreds of thousands of patients, according to a survey by the Institute at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Ecopsychology research programs are opening at medical centers and universities, and ecotherapy classes are being added to academic degree programs for therapists. Major health insurers are financing pilot programs to measure time-

in-nature outcomes, and electronic health records are starting to include nature prescriptions, as well as pharmaceuticals. Happily, it’s a therapy that can be self-prescribed. After Laura Durenberger, who blogs at ReduceReuseRenewBlog.com, gave birth to her son, she found symptoms of her generalized anxiety disorder at an all-time high, and ultimately linked it to rarely leaving her house. When she goes too long without being outside, she says, “My anxiety spikes. I am irritable. My energy is low. I don’t feel motivated or creative.” Now, even during the fierce Minneapolis winters, she is dedicated to spending half an hour a day in nature: “After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started.” As ecotherapist Dymond puts it: “Nature is always there for people to heal themselves in.” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Contact her at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Bird Benefits

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Chickens are relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be underrated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has authored three books on chickens. He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn responsibility and where their food comes from. He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.” Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time. However, they will eat desirable plants, so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and

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ocavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets. “You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin. “It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.” Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows. An increasing number do, with a few rules. Roosters aren’t usually allowed (think crowing at 4 a.m.); the number of hens is limited; and they can’t roam the neighborhood. Local ordinances vary widely and change frequently, so be sure to get the facts for each area.

Chicken Facts n Newly hatched chickens are “chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young

females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens.

n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily.com. They have one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators. n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed

and safety from predators.

n Roosters instinctively protect hens from predators or any perceived danger (includ-

ing people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward off predators or die trying. n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs.

n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, de-

pending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ChickensStopLaying).

n Egg shell color can be white, pink, blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined

by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination).

n Fresh eggs have a coating that prevents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell.

If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/WashedOrUnwashedEggs).

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pest control are benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide. The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child— or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.

Drawbacks

Like all pets, chickens need regular maintenance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keeping them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a rural Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens. “No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators. If a rooster is in the flock, he instinctively protects hens from perceived danger—great for predators, but not necessarily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect. Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.

Starting a Flock

After selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water. Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes, but the necessities include enough space for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventilation and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele.

Buying A Home? ASK FOR A RADON TEST.

Radon is a gas that may cause cancer and yet cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. It gets into your home through cracks and holes in the foundation, construction joints, and plumbing fixtures. Any home can have high levels of radon. Homes with radon problems can be fixed. For information and resources on radon in South Carolina, visit www.scdhec.gov/radon. The SC Radon Program can be contacted at radon@dhec.sc.gov or (800) 768-0362. CR-011268

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Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com. January 2020

We know caloric restriction extends life. But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun. ~Lori Taylor

In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S. Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California.

LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth by Melinda Hemmelgarn

t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food. Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well. Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control. However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits. Although we’ve all likely heard or read about someone that lived into their 90s, ate bacon, drank whiskey and smoked a pack a day, these individuals are outliers: In truth, longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck. 16

For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code. That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens. Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life. According to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, even our first environment—the womb—can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant women are exposed to air pollutants, pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty.

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Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques. n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day. n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol with food and friends. n Join a faith community, regardless of denomination. n Belong to a social network that engages in healthy behaviors. n Share love and time with children, parents and partners.

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Learning From the “Blue Zones”

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Survival of the Fittest

Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.” LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.” “We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteopenia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

Eating Well, but Not Too Much put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.” In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi,

Food is a major contributor to both quality of life and life extension. Global and national recommendations to eat more fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to the top for its health-fortifying benefits. However, in contrast to our Western culture’s practice of eating until belt-busting full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice hara hachi bu—eating until one is no

Finding Inspiration

Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change. She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness. Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to January 2020

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Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength. ~Betty Holston Smith longer hungry, but stopping before feeling full. “We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake. Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories. She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave off such diseases as Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related cancers. Most significantly, she found that a 13-hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study. Both improving diet quality and restricting calories appear to help slow the rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by preserving the length of our telomeres— the structures at the end of chromosomes that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients 18

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such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent age-associated telomere shortening.

The Sleep Connection

Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unproductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.” In fact, it is one of the three pillars of health, along with good nutrition and exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.” No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth. Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives. Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

LEARN MORE, LIVE LONGER Blue Zones: BlueZones.com Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk, President’s Cancer Panel Report: Tinyurl.com/CancerRiskReport Life expectancy by zip code: Tinyurl.com/ZipCodeLongevity Plant-based diets explained: Tinyurl.com/PlantDietExplained Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015 Hara Hachi Bu: Tinyurl.com/HaraHachiBuDiet Food Sleuth Radio segments: Lori Taylor: keto diets and intermittent fasting: Tinyurl.com/LoriTaylorInterview Dorothy Sears: intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview Eve Van Cauter: importance of sleep: Tinyurl.com/EveVanCauterInterview Tips to cope with loneliness: Tinyurl.com/TheEffectsOfLoneliness Vitamin N: 500 Ways to Enrich Your Family’s Health & Happiness, by Richard Louv Improve sleep quality by reducing exposure to blue light at night: JustGetFlux.com

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio show host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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A Natural Health Resource

n South Carolina, Garner’s Natural Life is as synonymous with natural health as Clemson University is with football. With four stores in the Palmetto state—two in Greenville, one in Columbia, and their newest addition in Lexington—they are an educational resource for those looking to learn and practice the principles of natural health. Garner’s is a family business owned and operated by Candace Garner and family. The familiar tan brick building with the green Garner’s sign, situated next to Fresh Market on South Pleasantburg Drive, opened in 2008. This was quickly followed by a second Garner’s location in Columbia. In 2010 the third Greenville store opened on Woodruff Road, adjacent to the Fresh Market. The latest store in Lexington opened in 2019. Garner’s product line is focused on herbs, vitamins, supplements, homeopathic therapies, aromatherapy, and body and skin care with over 9,000 products. A library of natural health books sits in a corner of the store where readers can find a variety of publications to purchase rang20

ing from healthy cooking to the healing properties of plants and herbs. If you ask a Garner’s customer what sets the store apart from other supplement stores, you are likely to receive a two-word answer—Garner’s staff. Good customer service is often the hallmark of a successful business. Garner’s adds an additional component by in-depth associate training in natural health protocols. In addition, says Susan Ledbetter, Garner’s Marketing Manager, 90 percent of the staff has completed a 40-week online course through Trinity School of Natural Health as Certified Natural Health Professionals (CNHPs). Four associates have completed the Master Herbalist certification course. Ledbetter and store manager, Vanessa Rampey are currently enrolled in the program The products on Garner’s shelves are thoroughly researched with new ones being added on a regular basis. One company, Renew Life, is a trusted supplier of probiotics. Gut health is now thought to be one of the most important criteria in maintaining good health; in fact, a 2008

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article published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Immunology indicates that over 70 percent of the immune system can be found there. Vital Flora is a new daily probiotic that will be coming to Garner’s shelves, introduced by Brenda Watson, founder of Renew Life. Not to overlook our furry friends, Watson is introducing Flora Dog and Flora Cat, both new probiotic formulas designed to keep our pets’ digestive system in good condition. Host Defense Mushroom offers a wide variety of mushroom supplements that are popular with customers. There has been much discussion in the health community on the effectiveness of mushrooms in combating various chronic conditions, which may include improving the immune system, assisting with fatigue and depression and helping to fight cancer. Other popular products in Garner’s stores, reports Ledbetter, are colloidal silver, and CBD oil. In 2015 Garner’s Natural Life was named Retailer of the Year by the wellknown publication Vitamin Retailer. They were also selected in 2018 and 2019 as Best of the Upstate in several categories, proving once again that Garner’s Natural Life is a place that South Carolina residents can turn to as a trusted resource for healthrelated information. For more information, visit GarnersNaturalLife.com. Greenville locations: 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., 864-242-4856 and 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A-B, 864-603-5550; in Columbia: 4840 Forest Dr., 15a, 803-4547700; in Lexington: 5166 Sunset Blvd., Ste. C, 803-973-3001. For more on the health benefits of mushrooms, visit TinyURL.com/ t7eocvy. See ads, page 24 and page 36. Roberta Bolduc is the publisher and a writer for Upstate Natural Awakenings.

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An Arsenal of Holistic Services at Grace Integrative Medicine

r. Melissa Overman, owner of Grace Integrative Medicine, in Easley, has some powerful tools in her medical arsenal. First, she is an osteopathic physician. Osteopathic physicians (DOs), are the only physicians, in addition to allopathic doctors (M.D.s), that are licensed to practice all aspects of medicine, from prescribing prescription drugs to performing surgery. They are also trained to have a holistic view of healing, acknowledging that the body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance. As an only child Dr. Overman grew up in Iowa. Desiring to have an impact on peoples’ lives, and at her father’s suggestion, she chose osteopathic medicine as her calling. Prior to attending the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, she worked as a health educator. That experience influenced her interest in medicine and she chose preventive medicine and public health as her medical specialty. She decided to open her own medical practice in October of 2018. The services provided at Grace Integrative Medicine include osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), a functional medicine approach to hormone dysfunction (including nonhormone replacement options for adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones), plus mind-body approaches to chronic pain and anxiety. “When used with the underlying approach of whole person health, each aspect of care simply supports your body’s natural function and ability to heal, allowing a natural return to health. We treat chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic pain, pelvic pain and urinary bladder issues, irritable bowel syndrome, food and chemical sensitivities, insomnia, depression, brain fog, and other chronic conditions. Our goal is to treat these issues without prescription medications, unless they are truly needed.” Dr. Overman also likes a collaborative relationship with her patients. “I like to ask a lot of questions about their health goals. Rather than issuing directives, if there is something they want to work toward feeling well enough to achieve, we can discuss how to get there. After all, it is the patient who has to do the work.” Additional aspects of holistic medicine that she finds useful include Ayurvedic medicine and epigenetics. Ayurvedic medi-

cine («Ayurveda» for short) is one of the world›s oldest holistic healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight disease. An important aspect of Ayurveda is identifying which of the three body types, Vata, Pitta, or Kapha—or combination of body types—fit you best. While we each have elements of these three body types, about 80 percent of us are a combination of two. Dr. Overman explains, “With Ayurveda, the dietary aspect provides an opportunity to look at body type, how that person’s body uses food and energy, and to come up with a personalized plan” Epigenetics is the study of how external forces, such as your environment and life experiences, trigger on-off mechanisms on the genetic switchboard. Epigenetic scientists are examining the mechanisms by which genes become expressed or silenced with the goal of understanding how we can influence their activity and change our genetic health outcomes. “There are times when epigenetics can help us find the right solution to the health problem. I don’t always recommend epigenetic testing, but I do ask questions. Some types of testing, however, can help me to know, for instance, how the body uses B vitamins, Vitamin D, and how you manage stress. Different kinds of genetic testing can also discover if you have a gene for a certain cancer.” She adds that it is a tool that is available, though it may not always be recommended or desirable. Self-care is another important function not to be overlooked, says Dr. Overman. Self-care is the foundation of our health as it includes all of the decisions we make daily on how to take care of ourselves. Early in 2020 she will be offering Self-Care Coaching workshops. The workshops will take the shape of one-on-one, hour long, video-conferencing sessions over the course of 6 to 8 weeks, with a focus on emotional, mental and physical well-being. Dr. Overman adds, “The workshops will be driven by the questions I hear voiced by people I meet. You do not have to be a patient to enroll in a self-care workshop”. For more information on Self-Care Coaching workshops, or for more information on services, visit gracemedstudio.com or call 864546-5505. See ad, page 17. Roberta Bolduc is the publisher and a writer for Upstate Natural Awakenings. January 2020

A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community.

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~Aaron Baker

RAISING ENVIRONMENTALISTS Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

by Yvette C. Hammett

ducators have switched from preaching to kids about environmental degradation to using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions, maybe even seeking out related careers. “You hope students can translate passion into intellectual curiosity on these subjects and develop the expertise so they can go beyond being an activist to being an advocate,” says Kenneth Walz, Ph.D., who works on the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program at the University

of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Walz, who teaches chemistry, engineering and renewable energy at Madison Area Technical College, also serves as its director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education. While K-12 environmental education still has no specific niche in curriculum, according to a case study of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, numerous groups and educators are working to ensure the next generation is prepared for the environmental challenges it will certainly face.

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Today’s educators believe hands-on learning will prepare Generation Z and those that follow to look for solutions and even seek active roles to implement them. Aaron Baker, a Sussex, New Jersey, advanced placement environmental science instructor and a two-time winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Presidential Innovation Award, says the key to getting through to the next generation is showing them a problem that’s close to home that they can touch and feel, and then relating it to a global issue. “A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community,” Baker says. “We collaborate with the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group to restore riparian areas and increase biological diversity.” The high school students have planted more than 750 trees in the last three years along the creek that runs right below their school. “This type of hands-on work not only has a direct relationship to their lives here in Sussex County, but is also relevant to similar issues on a global scale.” The 30-year-old National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) no longer sends speakers to schools. Instead,

it encourages teachers to get the students outside working with partners like the National Park Service or the U.S. Forest Service to learn about real world problems near their homes, says Robert Sendrey, program director of environmental education. Motivation and inspiration are key, he says. “We were created to help make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and more connected to the average American’s life.” Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of climate change and the challenges ahead, NEEF promotes a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes the need for clean air and water. “We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment,” Sendrey says. Success starts with a change in attitude and awareness, and ultimately needs to culminate with action, he says. For example, NEEF teamed up with zoos and aquariums for the Skip the Straw campaign, educating the public about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics. The University of Wisconsin K-12 education program focuses on environmental impacts of the energy sector—especially on air and water quality. “If you are burning coal to produce electricity, it creates all kinds of atmospheric pollution—acid rain and soot that causes respiratory illness,” says Walz. “If we weren’t burning fossil fuels, urban smog wouldn’t even be a thing.” The energy curriculum for

We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment. ~Robert Sendrey students includes content on biofuels and electric transportation. “For them, it is more thinking about the types of transportation they use, whether they are driving, riding a bike or taking a bus.” They don’t get to choose what kind of fuel the bus runs on, but they can be educated to be good future consumers, he notes. “I think they appreciate the issue,” Walz says of the students. “Middle schoolers bring the passion. That sort of raw, emotional angst is something we left behind in our teenage years. Adults have been way too complacent for way too long.” Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS Getting a Grip on Pain

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by Marlaina Donato

A Wild Ride Robert Duncan Wyoming’s wide-open spaces lassoed Robert Duncan’s imagination as a boy and never let go. Although he grew up in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah, Duncan spent cherished summers on his grandparents’ ranch, where his grandmother gave him his first set of oil paints. Today, his light-filled canvases portray the rural scenes and simpler way of life of the American West. Realistic and respectful of nature and the pioneer spirit that continues to permeate the West, Duncan’s art gives visual testament to the simple joys and quiet peace and beauty of rural living. “We all need nature in our lives,” he believes. “The family farm is disappearing at an alarming rate. I want my grandchildren to be able to walk through a field and hear a meadowlark call.” Duncan says that his paintings are, “… a call to think about the things that touch our lives. Just to know that there are wild places being kept wild makes our lives better. I hope that we might all be willing to do our part to save these things for future generations.” Robert Duncan’s art is held in private collections worldwide. View his portfolio at RobertDuncanStudios.com. 28

ost of us take our hands for granted until buttoning a shirt or opening a jar becomes a daunting task. Getting a grip on that pain and loss of function with holistic solutions can be a game-changer. Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as repetitive motion syndromes like carpal tunnel, are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, and effective treatment relies on identifying the underlying cause. “Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, a New Mexico-based herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer Magazine. Carpal tunnel, for instance, is not always a repetitive injury syndrome; it can sometimes be triggered by endocrine imbalances such as hypothyroidism, she says. Susan Blum, M.D., author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally, agrees on both the role of inflammation and the importance of looking beyond the diagnosis itself. “Inflammation is a process in the body, an end result, and we have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections.” By finding the trigger, relief is within reach with non-surgical solutions and

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We have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections. ~Susan Blum natural approaches such as physical therapy, specialized yoga, acupuncture, essential oils and inflammation-taming foods and herbs.

Gut Check

Factors like leaky gut syndrome, stress and inadequate nutrition can all kick inflammation into overdrive. The right dietary adjustments can go a long way toward putting on the brakes. “Inflammation from compromised gut health can contribute to both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,” Blum notes. “Abdominal fat releases inflammatory molecules into the joints, so metabolic syndrome should [also] be looked at as a factor in osteoarthritis.” The simplest place to begin is to pay attention to food quality, she says. “Choose whole foods high in nutrients and fiber; eliminate all processed food; read labels to spot hidden sugars and food dyes.”

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Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed. ~Kiva Rose Hardin Blum, the founder of the Blum Center for Health, in Rye Brook, New York, initially guides her patients on an elimination diet to find dietary triggers like soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. She also recommends a diet that is 70 percent plant-based and includes cold-pressed, solvent-free oils such as high-quality olive oil. Blum cautions against nightshade vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes that can trigger osteoarthritis pain.

Exercise and Prevention

Improper posture can set off a domino effect from neck to fingertips, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome and other troublesome conditions. Prevention can go a long way. “Stretching and strengthening are the best ways to prevent injury or pain,” says physiotherapist Kelly Picciurro, of Spring Forward Physical Therapy, in New York City. Picciurro emphasizes exercise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. “It’s vital that these patients maintain a certain level of mobility, and [physical therapy] can improve that.” Those with repetitive strain injuries also respond well to gentle yoga postures like tree pose, upward hands and upward fingers. In general, yoga helps upper body muscles support and align the hands, wrists and elbows.

Snuffing Out Pain

Acupuncture, especially with a focus on postural muscles of the neck and back, can be effective in reducing pain and inflammation. Hot and cold treatments can bring relief for arthritis flare-ups. Circulation and resulting improved cell nutrition can be achieved by employing heat via showers, baths and heating pads. For acute pain, cold from an ice bag or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for 20-minute intervals reduces swelling by reducing circulation and dulling pain signals. Pain-reducing herbs such as cat’s claw, aloe vera, green tea, ginger, borage oil and chili pepper can all help fight systemic inflammation. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is also a heavy hitter. Blum recommends at least 1,000 milligrams daily of curcumin that is formulated with pepper or a phospholipid for optimal absorption. A 2018 study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the combination of curcumin and black pepper can repress inflammation signals in the intestines. Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, Roman and German chamomile, lavender and balsam fir are also effective in reducing pain, and have anti-inflammatory properties. A few drops can be added to Epsom salts for a bath or diluted and rubbed onto the area three times daily. Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

STRATEGIES FROM THE EXPERTS Food tips from Susan Blum, M.D.

Replace refined sugar with maple sugar, coconut sugar or honey, all of which offer nutrients and minerals. Avoid overly processed agave nectar. If meats are consumed, choose organic and grass-fed. Choose whole grains.

Herbal suggestions from Kiva Rose Hardin For topical pain-relieving applications, look for a fat/oil-based preparation with mint or cayenne for faster action.

Powdered herbs in mass-produced capsules can lose medicinal efficacy quickly. Alcohol or glycerine-based tinctures are good choices that can be convenient when traveling. Ginger is an effective anti-inflammatory that can be added to food. Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum), sustainably sourced, is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; the rhizome of this plant seems to work on the synovial fluid of the joints. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) is an important part of any autoimmune formula. A decoction or extract is beneficial for arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus. Ashwagandha (Withania somniferum) reduces stress and anxiety while moderating inflammation; it is especially effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders and endocrine disruption. Hawthorn (Crataegus) reduces systemic inflammation and has a moderating effect on most forms of arthritis and joint pain; it also strengthens the collagen matrix of the body and supports overall joint health.

Computer posture reminders from Kelly Picciurro

Elbows should rest at about a 90-degree angle and comfortably at the side. Wrists should lie in a neutral position; not be too extended or flexed. The keyboard and mouse should be close to the body to avoid excessive reaching of the hands. January 2020

calendar of events SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 3rd Annual Whole Health Nation – 8:30am-4pm. We often ignore the emotional content that contributes to dis-ease. We will also discover various hydrotherapy options, learn the science of water and move in flow as we celebrate a day of health and community connection. Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. June Ellen Bradley: 828-899-2787. wholehealthnation.com. Intro To Crystals – 2-4pm. Do you want to use crystals for energy work and healing? If you’re confused about where to begin, here’s an introductory guide to this type of holistic therapy for beginners. $10. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. lotusloveonline. com. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com. Facebook: @thequirkylotus.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 The Science of Mind and Spirit 1: “The Thing Itself” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Join us for a four-week introduction to the Science of Mind and Spirit, with centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 The Mind-Body Connection: 8 Weeks That Will change Your Life – 6-8:30pm. This course is designed to give the student a greater understanding of the mind-body connection, and the important role consciousness plays in the healing process. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Register at CSLGreenville.org or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997. Open registration for first two of eight weeks. Love Offering plus materials.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training – 9 weekends. The foundation of this approach is moving with grace that is synchronized with the breath. You will begin to release negative patterns and learn how to teach yoga in just nine weekends. Yoga Alliance approved. See News Brief, this issue. Southern Om, 1116 S. Main St., Ste. D, Greenville. Brian 241-0870. Info@SouthernOm.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Intuitive Painting – 1-3pm. Intuitive painting is a powerful intuitive, spiritual and creative practice. Join us for an afternoon of letting go of expectations, experimenting, and allowing our creativity and artistic style to unfold organically and spiritually. $25, materials included. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. lotusloveonline.com. thequirkylotusshop@ gmail.com. Facebook: @thequirkylotus.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 The Science of Mind and Spirit 2: “The Way It Works” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Join us for a four-week introduction to the Science of Mind and Spirit, with centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 FREE Seminar – 6-8pm. Come to our FREE seminar and learn all the strategies men need to know to feel and perform their best! RSVP to Wellness by Design and The Signature Spa, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. 558-0200. WellnessByDesign.center.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 From Surviving to Thriving in Today’s World – 6-8pm. Come and learn about the amazing benefits of this highly advanced, revolutionary, safe, and gentle chiropractic care: Network Spinal Care! Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. Justin Griffin: 612-4642. drjustin@ greenvillenetworkspinalcare.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Healing Moves for Hips and Low Back – 10am. Stretch and strengthen your hips and lower back to reduce aches and pains. Relieve sciatica and muscle tightness, and learn “quick fixes” for pain relief when you’re out and about and your back hurts. $20. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. 561 -5925. choosejoyfulhealth.com/ lowback-exercises. Joan@ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Access Consciousness Bars Workshop with Bettye Dorn – 10am-6pm. Become a certified Access Bars practitioner! Running bars is like hitting the delete button on your computer. Thoughts, feelings, and emotions that keep you stuck repeating the same patterns are released. Learn how today! $350 Investment; $175 repeat students. Crystal Visions, 5426 Highway 25 (Asheville Hwy), Hendersonville, NC. (I-26/Exit 44). 828-606-0115. eytteb@gmail.com. Drum Circle – 2-3:30pm. We will raise energy and spirits during this get together. You do not have to have any experience with drumming.. just an open heart and be ready to come dance or drum. Feel free to bring instruments, but there will be drums available. Free. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. lotusloveonline.com. thequirkylotusshop@ gmail.com. Facebook: @thequirkylotus.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 The Science of Mind and Spirit 3: “What It Does” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Join us for a four-week introduction to the Science of Mind and Spirit, with centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Intro To Tea Leaf Reading – 1-3pm. Tea leaf reading, or Tasseography, was first attributed to people in China who have held a deep adoration of tea and its beneficial qualities for centuries. Join us to learn how to read your tea leaves for clues to your future. $15. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. lotusloveonline.com. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com. Facebook: @thequirkylotus.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 The Science of Mind and Spirit 4: “How to Use It” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Join us for a four-week introduction to the Science of Mind and Spirit, with centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

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classifieds and jobs WANTED: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST. Part-time (3:30-6pm) available. Experience working w/children & adults. Email resume/references to BEACONteam@ BEACONslps.com. ROOM 4 RENT by hr./day/mo. Also, ORGANIC SPRAY TAN position available. Quiet massage salon, Mauldin. 864-987-9708. FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport.com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049. WELLNESS CENTER IN GREER is looking for like-minded individuals interested in renting space for therapy, services, classes, or other forms of collaboration. We are presently looking for a few people to do community promotional work for wellness services. Therapists welcome! Contact Doug 864-884-5115. ESTABLISHED MASSAGE SCHOOL for sale. Will consider all options. Good location. Call 864-987-9708. DOWNTOWN CLEMSON’S BUTTERFLY ECO BEAUTY BAR opening soon. Now hiring not your average beauty professionals. Instagram @ButterflyEcoBeautyBar; email MyNaturalButterfly@yahoo.com. LOOKING FOR A VERY HEALTHY ADULT between the ages of 21 and 35, that has never taken antibiotics, was breastfed as a child and has excellent digestion and elimination, to be a fecal donor. The price for each donation I can pay is $25. Call 864-663-7033. LICENSED NUTRITIONIST WANTED to work with holistic health group including M.D. and RN. Make your own hours and fees. Very reasonable rent.864-387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 FREE Seminar – 6-8pm. Come to our FREE seminar and learn all the strategies women need to know to look and feel their best! RSVP to Wellness by Design and The Signature Spa, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. 558-0200. WellnessByDesign.center.

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Cabo Breath Fest – Feb 1-21. The Cabo Breath Fest will offer many life-changing and self-empowering workshops, plus other activities from San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Tickets: $100 for any or all workshops. Info/tickets/accommodations: CaboBreathFest.com or on Facebook. See news brief, this issue.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Upstate Food Co-Op Winter Open House – noon3pm. Come sample seasonal treats, browse food and gifts! Open to all; no membership required for this special event and opportunity to learn about the benefits of co-op membership. Door prizes will be shared throughout the event. Free. Upstate Food Co-Op, 404 John Holliday Rd., Six Mile. 8683105. upstatefoodcoop.com. https://facebook.com/ UpstateFoodCoop/. Info@UpstateFoodCoop.com.

on going events Note: Dates are subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm dates and times of events. How to submit: All listings must be received by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Please help by following the format as seen below and email listings to Calendar@UpstateNA.com. Non-advertiser calendar entries are subject to availability and are $15 per each submission.

monday Complimentary Posture Assessments – 10am5:30pm. Get a “reality check” on your posture with yoga therapist Joan Craig. You will see your posture in photos overlaid with a “digital plumb-line,” and learn the top priorities to improve your posture with mindful exercise. Free. Choose Joyful Health. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. Joan Craig: 561-5925. Joan@ ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Gentle Yoga – 11am. Great for beginners, seniors and anyone looking for a slow, gentle approach to movement on the mat. Chair friendly class. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Monday through Saturday; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. A breath-inspired flow that incorporates sun salutations, balance and core strengthening. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt. yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday. 6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. Meditation Monday – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner to expert level, we come together to create a space bigger than the sum of its parts. Donations welcome. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.

tuesday Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. Improving mindfulness of staying in the moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This program is designed for people who have completed cancer treatment but can benefit anyone with past or present medical issues. Free. Cancer Association of Anderson. Event held at Life Choice, 100 Healthy Way, #1100, Anderson. To register: 222-3500. Plant Friends Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Second Tuesdays from Oct -May. Plant friends celebrates our connection with nature and how to work with plants, gardening tips, resources and joining together in celebration of plant medicine. Bring a mug. A tea will be served of “the plant of the month”. $15.00 per class or $60.00 membership for all 8 classes. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville, or location to be listed on the wholehealthnation.com plant friends section. J E Bradley: 828-899-2787. Aerial Yoga – 7:30pm. This all-level yoga class with support from the aerial swing can strengthen, increase flexibility and balance. Explore inversions in a safe, fun way! Pre-registration recommended. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

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thursday Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. See Tue., 1pm listing. Cancer Association of Anderson.

friday Gentle Yoga – 11am. See Mon., 11am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

saturday Aerial Yoga – 11am. See Tue, 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

sunday Yin Yoga – 6:30pm. See Wed, 9:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Yin Yoga – 9:30am. This mostly non-standing yoga practice focuses on joint health and mobility. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Aerial Yoga – 11:15am. See Tue, 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 2:30pm. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Looking for a deeper understanding of who you are and your life’s purpose? We are an open spiritual community for people of all faiths to meet and discuss various spiritual topics and share our insights. Free. Barnes and Nobles coffee shop, Haywood Rd., Greenville. Contact: Beth (leave message): 3463058. Meetup.com/Upstate- Spiritual-ExperiencesGroup or Eck-SC.org. Gentle Yoga – 4:30pm. See Mon., 11am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. See Mon., 6pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Gong Bath – 7:30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. An immersion into the healing sounds and vibrations of the gong. Dress comfortably for this deep relaxation experience. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www. iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

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community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111• Greer AcupunctureOfGreer.com

Great results with pain, migraines, orthopedic issues, athletic injuries, Meniere’s Disease, endometriosis, stress. Offering DᾹO Needling, the only SC certified practitioner. Twice the relief, lasts twice as long! Cupping. Chinese herbs. Celebrating 15 years serving the Upstate.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE Joan Massey, L.Ac. Hope Dennis, L.Ac, M. Ac., Dipl. Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com

We offer affordable communitystyle acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser, Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available.

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082 • Greenville AugustaStClinic.com

We get to the root cause of your health issues using bio-energetic testing methods and incorporating German-manufactured homeopathic remedies and supplements, oxygen therapy and chiropractic care. 30+ years experience using integrative natural alternatives to modern medicine. See ad, page 5.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 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 18.

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC 220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

A balanced approach to stressfree living. Advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, anxiety disorders, craniosacral therapy, pain relief. See ad, page 19.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable 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 ads, 24 and 36.

BOOKSTORES METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

New & Used Books, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Music, Incense, Candles, Tarot, Statuary, Intuitive Readers, Energy Workers, Event Space, Labyrinth. We buy books! Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CHIROPRACTIC AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 1315 Haywood Rd. 864-322-2828 • Greenville AugerChiro.com

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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, page 4.

ST. JOHN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Nancy St. John 300 East A. Avenue Easley • 864-855-1523

Pain relief through healing adjustments. We teach you the proper postural positions to follow in all your activities— walking, sleeping, sitting, standing, vacuuming, working at a computer, etc. See ad, page 9.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY LIFE PHARMACY & WELLNESS Joe Blizzard, RPh, Ph.D. 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer LifePharmacy.biz, Info@LifePharmacy.biz

We are a compounding pharmacy specializing in women’s health, CBD oil/cream treatments, nutritionals, organic skin care, and adrenal fatigue. Clinical solutions for health challenges. See ad, page 26.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • 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 visit-crowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 2.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • 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, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 2.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Debra G. Adams 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

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NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359 • Greer

BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET Harriett Belue, owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com Market@BelueFarms.com

More than hair care. Natural/organic/ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox.

EVENT CENTER METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room. Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

FARMS EMERALD FARM 409 Emerald Farm Rd. 864-223-2247 • Greenwood Tues-Sat: 9am-5pm EmeraldFarm.com

Family Fun: Visit goats, peacocks, llamas. Tour soap factory, antiques, gifts, hobby shops, model RR and ride the Emerald Farm Express. Educational tours by appointment.

FOOD AND DRINK KANGEN IONIZED WATER Joseph Heustess, Distributor 864-364-4913 WatershedSC.com WatershedSC@gmail.com

Drinking the right type of water may be the single most important piece in achieving and maintaining optimal health. See machines at WatershedSC.com and demonstration at KangenDemo.com. 0% financing.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer oxygenhairstudio.com

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products / services. Chicago and European trained; 30 years experience. Certified master colorist; hair design, care, consultation specialist.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADVANCED CBD CLINIC & DISPENSARY LLC. Conner Pirkle 1662 E. Greenville Street, Suite A 864-844-9898 • Anderson AdvancedCBDsc.com Admin@AdvancedCBDsc.com

Wondering about CBD oil and its many benefits? Advanced CBD is a familyowned and -operated CBD clinic here to help answers all your questions. See ad, page 25.

THE QUIRKY LOTUS Tavin & Amanda 1061 Boiling Springs Rd. 864-699-9955 • Spartanburg lotusloveonline.com thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com

A quirky little gift shop with lots of unique gifts, 100% natural CBD and herbal blends. Classes, events and meditation space available. See ad, page 25.

Local and organic foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 26.

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, naturally-raised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products and an eat-in café, deli and juice bar. Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville

Imagine a farmer’s 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.

HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN GRACE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Melissa C. Overman, DO, MPH, CHES, FAOCOPM 101-P NE Main Street 864-546-5505 • Easley GraceMedStudio.com

Truly personalized care by a board-certified physician focusing on preventive and natural treatments for frustrating and chronic conditions. Your health goals are our goals. See ad, page 17.

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENLIGHTEN WELLNESS Jennifer Smith, CHHP 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 4D EnlightenUpstate.com • Greenville

Individual consultations, comprehensive wellness programs and monthly workshops. Specializing in autoimmune and other chronic conditions by giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself naturally. Therapies include BrainTap entrainment, IonCleanse detoxification and Wellness Pro electrotherapy.

INSIDE/OUT FITNESS & WELLNESS Shay Hewitt, RPH, PD 996 Batesville Rd., Greer 224 Feaster Rd., Greenville 864-608-9984 InsideOut.fitness

Our Wellness Center restores health from the inside out. Therapies include AmpCoil-PEMF therapy, ZytoScan, biofeedback analysis & therapy, infrared sauna, LED light therapy, and treatments for hormone imbalance, and pain and inflammation. See ad, page 9.

SYNERGISTIC NUTRITION Stephen Heuer; B.S. Nutripath 160 Dewey Rd. 864-895-6250 • Greer SynergisticUniverse.com Stephen@SynergisticUniverse.com

With diet and professional supplementation, I’ve helped people to restore health in all manner of conditions. Now offering Plasma light therapy sessions. Your first session can restore your energy and mood, alleviate pain and improve detoxification. See ad, page 19.

WELLNESS BY DESIGN Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver 850 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center MemberServices@WellnessByDesign.center

Family-owned integrative medical clinic, focusing on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, stem cell therapy and more. See ad, page 3.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 118 Victoria St., Greer (inside Salon Bellisimo) 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 22.

NATURAL CONNECTIONS JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY Whole Health Nation 828.899.2787 • Greenville WholeHealthNation.com

Join us for meditation (see Monday calendar listing), community events, plant medicine, art and movement. Visit website to choose one-on-one or pre-selected group activities; fall schedule offerings posted 9/19. Arrange for your experience in advance. Save the date: Next community conference, January 4, 2020.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING GREENVILLE Rev. Marcia MacLean, Senior Minister (Inside) The Whole Health Collective 530 Howell Rd, Ste. 100 561-676-7997 • Greenville CSLGreenville.org GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com

Providing spiritual tools for personal and global transformation. Featuring Sunday Celebrations, Tuesday Spiritual Development courses, in-person and online workshops, and spiritual coaching for individuals and groups. See ad on page 5 and Calendar of Events.

THYROID HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 18.

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest www.holisticvetsc.com

Over 41 years experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, ozone therapy, prolo therapy, laser. Pet boarding.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET Harriett Belue, owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com Market@BelueFarms.com

Local and organic foods including fresh produce, grassfed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 26.

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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 18.

YOGA INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com www.iyt.yoga

Group classes, private sessions, aerial yoga. Classes for all ages, shapes, sizes, fitness levels. Yoga therapy for chronic pain, injury, heath concerns. 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher training. Ayurveda, massage therapy, gong therapy, Reiki. See ad, page 18.

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