April 2019 Natural Awakenings Upstate by Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

LIVING

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PLANET

Celebrate Earth Day

Breaking The Art of Healing ‘Grid-Lock’ Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

Time to Declare Energy Independence

Kids Go Natural

Adventures in the Great Outdoors

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Contents 15 EARTH DAY

SPOTLIGHTS SPECIES

Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign

16 ILLUMINATE:

the Psychic and Healing Arts Expo Returns to Flat Rock

18 POWER SWITCH Taking a Home Off the Grid

22 THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

24 SACRED SPACE

Bringing Bliss to Every Room

26 NATIVE

INTELLIGENCE

Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

28 LOVING NATURE

Outdoor Adventures for Kids

30 OCEAN ROBBINS ON Personal and Planetary Health

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 10 health briefs 12 global briefs 14 action alert 14 eco tip 16 community

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22 healing ways 24 inspiration 26 green living 28 healthy kids 30 wise words 34 calendar 35 classifieds 36 resource guide

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letter from publisher Dear Readers, elcome to April and our annual celebration of Earth Day. Numerous local events to celebrate Earth Day—extended to Earth Week by some—can be found on page 16. There you will find an article that focuses on this rite of spring that marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement: April 22, 1970. One of the events listed in our Earth Day article is being held at the Greenville Zoo. In support of this important environmental remembrance, Natural Awakenings will have a table at the Party for the Planet event at the Greenville Zoo on Saturday, April 20. Stop by, say hello, sign up for our raffle and join in the fun and activities. This occasion reminds us that sustainability isn’t a vague, esoteric concept, but a critical factor in our very survival. The Earth Day Network is focusing this year’s campaign on protection of species to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem, and the current threats faced by many of them. This web of life is inextricably woven into the habitats that form our planet’s life support system. Each link in the chain that is lost or broken—from the smallest microbe to the largest mammal—will have a profound effect on future generations. And so, sustainability is the watchword of this issue of Natural Awakenings, beginning with the excellent feature Power Switch: Taking a Home Off the Grid. Writer Jim Motavalli delivers an in-depth dive into sources of alternative energy, costs, technologies and special considerations—including the availability of government tax credits and the option to make a partial transition to green power, without leaving the grid entirely. What we eat, how and with whom also contributes to the idea that we’re all in this together. Wise Words to that effect can be found in the article, Ocean Robbins on Personal and Planetary Health, by April Thompson. We also are reminding you in this issue that the biannual Illuminate Psychic and Healing Arts Expo is making its spring return to Flat Rock. This expo is always exciting to attend and jam-packed with information on a variety of metaphysical and spiritual subjects. As always, there are several great presentations scheduled. You won’t want to miss it. In wrapping up this Earth Day issue, I’d like to share with you my encounters with a blue heron that appears regularly at a small pond surrounded by a walking trail that I love for its peaceful connection to nature. Curious, I did some research and found that herons are solitary creatures. They don’t hunt or live in flocks. Since they spend so much time alone they must become their own best friend and ally. Perhaps the spiritual reminder here for each of us is to take time to go within and find the stillness that is our center.

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news briefs

Angel Pets Conference and Expo Coming to Asheville

he Angel Pets Conference and Expo will be held in Asheville on Saturday, June 8, at the Renaissance Hotel. The conference, held in Salon A, is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the expo opening 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This pioneering, unique, and much-needed conference covers many topics on senior pet care needs, end-of-life care, caregiver support and grief healing. The conference highlights important medical topics for senior animal needs and resources, assessing animal quality-of-life, explaining animal hospice and palliative care, and covering the medical, practical and emotional considerations for pets at the end-of-life transition. Special focus will also be on grief healing from pet loss for ourselves and family, which is often complex and under-addressed in our society. Some presentations offer professional CE credit. At the expo, held in Salons B/C, there will be over forty-five vendors who specialize in services and products for pets, senior pet care needs, end-of-life, caregiver support, grief healing and other pet support topics. Select featured vendor presentations will be held throughout the day. Expo admission is $5 and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. The conference is $125 and includes expo admission. The early bird price of $110 ends April 30. Each conference attendee will get a welcome tote bag. The conference will include morning coffee/tea/juice, muffins and bagels; the afternoon break will offer beverages, cookies, snacks and nuts. Conference attendees will be on their own for lunch.

Student Center Opens on Sherman College Campus

his year, the ‘mutts’ are taking over Greenville’s Main Street on Saturday, April 27, for the 8th Annual Mutt Strut, benefiting the Greenville Humane Society. Participants will enjoy a two-mile walk/run through Downtown Greenville beginning at 8:30 am at 550 South Main Street in front of Halls Chophouse. After the walk/run, the Mutt Market festival and after-party will take place on South Main Street between the Army Navy Store and Mary’s Cottage. The streets will be lined with entertainment including live music, free pizza from presenting sponsor Papa Johns, caricature artists, face painters and sponsor tents with plenty of giveaways. Race participants over the age of six will also receive a swag bag filled with goodies and a race t-shirt. All proceeds from the Mutt Strut will benefit the animals of the Greenville Humane Society. Online individual and team registration ends April 24 at midnight. Spots are limited this year, so sign up early and save before registration prices increase. The Mutt Strut is proudly sponsored in part by Garner’s Natural Life.

herman College of Chiropractic recently opened the Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center on the college’s 80acre campus in Spartanburg. The Gelardi Student Center underscores Sherman College’s focus on student success and includes a library, bookstore, campus café, large meeting spaces, student study suites, lounge areas and more. The facility will serve as the new campus gateway and arrival point for Sherman College, and is the newest physical addition to the Sherman College campus since 2000. Aside from its purpose of serving Sherman College students, the Gelardi Student Center is also designed to serve the local community. “This facility strengthens Sherman College’s commitment to serving humanity and reinforces our commitment to Spartanburg,” explains Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C. “Serving others is a key component of our mission, and we are committed to becoming an even stronger positive force in our community.” The Gelardi Student Center is named in honor of Dr. Thom Gelardi, who founded Sherman College in 1973, and his wife Dr. Betty Gelardi, a member of the college’s first graduating class. As one of just 18 chiropractic colleges in the nation and the only one in the Carolinas, Sherman College’s doctor of chiropractic program is unique in its approach to health care and known globally for producing doctors who are highly skilled in their delivery of care.

For more information including how to register and a complete list of sponsors, visit GHSMuttStrut.com. See ad, back cover.

For more information, call 800-849-8771 or visit Sherman.edu.

The Renaissance Hotel is located at 31 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit AngelPetsConference.com and AngelPetsExpo.com, or contact Leigh at Leigh@BrightStarStudio.net or 828-450-4424. Use code PETLOVE for 10% off conference ticket.

Greenville Humane Society Presents 8th Annual Mutt Strut

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Greenville Zoo Hosts Party for the Planet

elebrate Earth Day with Greenville Zoo’s Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and learn how you can play a part in making a difference for the future of our planet. Vendors including local conservation and civic groups from across the Upstate will be at the zoo to educate and share information about conservation and how to make our world a better place to live and play. Join the fun with hands-on activities at stations throughout the zoo. The Greenville Zoo has many ways for people to get involved with the zoo, including conservation, Family Nature Club, Greenville Zoo Foundation, internships, and sponsorships and volunteer opportunities. The zoo also offers memberships, which has a variety of benefits. Two parking lots, available free of charge, are located directly across from the zoo entrance. Additional parking is provided for special events. Cost: Included with paid zoo admission. The Greenville Zoo is located at 150 Cleveland Park Dr., with entrance on Washington St. For more information, call 864-467-4300 or visit GreenvilleZoo.com.

Chapman Cultural Center Holds Spartanburg Kite Festival

hapman Cultural Center will hold its sixth annual Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival sponsored by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free and family-friendly festival has become a muchanticipated event for people of all ages. Hundreds of kites fill the sky behind the Chapman Cultural Center and in Barnet Park in downtown Spartanburg, complemented by live street music and performances, food trucks, and a maker’s market. During the course of the day, individuals and members of the Spartanburg Soaring Kite Club will float kites of every shape and size to the sky, from small kites to big kites made from the latest technology and advanced materials. It is a colorful and creative experience. “Spring is coming and we’re excited to open the season in Spartanburg with our festival,” says Jennifer Evins, President and CEO of Chapman Cultural Center. “It is part of our mission to increase community vibrancy and civic engagement. Spartanburg Soaring is a beautiful showcase of what it means to live in Spartanburg. It acts as a symbol of our progressive mindset, our creativity, our curiosity, and our playful nature.” The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 pm. Chapman Cultural Center is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival. Last year, the event attracted more than 5,500 participants from all over the region. Barnet Park is located at 248 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. For more information about this event or to volunteer, call 864-542-ARTS or visit ChapmanCulturalCenter.org/upcoming-events. April 2019

The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with antiinflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight

Gut Susceptible to Food Additives

Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

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Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new doubleblind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts. Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility. 10

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Curcumin Boosts Fertility in Men

Subluxation and the Slow Progression of Disease Subluxations are misalignments within the spine that put endangering stress and pressure on the nerves and spinal cord. The central nervous system acts as the intelligence line for the whole body; it controls and coordinates every function that the human body performs, with the spinal column acting as the conduit. Subluxations can shut down the nerve messages going to body organs. When the body has nerve pressure of this kind, it is not necessarily felt, but the condition of subluxation is allowing damage to progress as the malfunction continues. Over years, this can develop into specific conditions. While conditions like breast cancer may take only a few years to develop, degenerative disc disease may take 30 years and cardiovascular disease, decades. Type II Diabetes may take 10 years and osteo-arthritis covers a range from five to 25 years to develop. After development of damage has progressed for some time, chiropractic care will take longer to show results than if the malfunction is caught earlier and care starts at the beginning of the process. It is important for those getting chiropractic work once symptoms are felt to be patient, continue their care, and recognize that since the damage took some time to develop, it will take some time to heal. The good news is that a subluxation check-up often takes less than 45 minutes to perform and is quite affordable. In fact, most chiropractors give complimentary consultations to help determine if the patient is actually at risk of having subluxations. If the answer is yes, the patient can turn the tide of the malfunction by starting the process of chiropractic care.

Dr. George Augerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal experience with the health benefits he experienced from chiropractic care led him to become a chiropractor. The goal of his office is to make sure that his patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spinal bones are aligned and functioning properly in order to create unobstructed nerve transmission, allowing the body to control its functions from the inside out. Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., #2, Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828, email CHood@AugerChiro.com, or go to AugerChiro.com. The office offers both hand and instrument adjustments, and treats all ages, from infants to seniors. See ad, page 4.. April 2019

global briefs

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Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugar-sweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.

Probiotics Ease Bipolar Disorder Research on 66 patients with bipolar disorder found that patients receiving probiotic supplements were three times less likely to be rehospitalized than those given a placebo. The study from the Sheppard Pratt Health System, in Baltimore, gave half of discharged patients a placebo and the other half a capsule containing two probiotics, Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). Within 26 weeks, 24 of the 33 people that received the placebo returned to the hospital, but only eight of the 33 on probiotics were readmitted. The probiotic treatment was especially effective for those experiencing considerable inflammation, say researchers.

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Stress May Be Worse in the Evening Acute, late-day stress may be harder on our bodies, say researchers at Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hokkaido University. They measured the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in 27 young, healthy volunteers, and then put them through 15 minutes of stressful events that included making a speech and doing mental math. Half of the volunteers were tested two hours after awakening, the other group 10 hours after awakening. The subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; levels of cortisol, which helps provide the body with energy in the face of a perceived need for fight or flight, rose strongly in the morning, but not in the evening, suggesting that the human body is more equipped to deal with stress early in the day and becomes more vulnerable later. 12

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease

Fuel Folly

Nuclear Waste Disposal Remains Elusive

A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now. Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs. More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.

Balancing Act

Endangered Species on the Rebound

The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.

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health briefs

Worldwide Worry

GMO Labeling Diluted

Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

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Muddled Message

Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF). For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

Over Dose

Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action. April 2019

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Environmental Risks Register as Top Threat

action alert

eco tip

Healthier Dry Cleaning

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Non-Toxic Ways to Lower Risks

Support Citizen Action Against Plastics Every minute, the equivalent of an entire garbage truck of plastic gets dumped into our oceans, reports the World Economic Forum. Many of the materials are disposable, single-use plastic products like straws, bags and Styrofoam containers, which some cities and towns have banned. This type of citizen action is increasingly blocked by the Plastic Industry Association (PIA), which has spent big money to successfully ban plastic bag ordinances in 10 states where 70 million Americans live. This means local communities are prohibited from taking effective action that could reduce the plastics that litter our streets and pollute our waterways. The Sierra Club is calling on nine major corporations that are members of the PIA to withdraw from it with an online petition. So far, two have indicated they will not be renewing their memberships this year: Clorox (which owns companies like Burt’s Bees, Brita and Glad) and the Ascena Retail Group (which includes Ann Taylor and Loft). To participate, sign the online petition at Tinyurl.com/PlasticPollutionPetition. Other action steps, including tweeting and involving friends, are also detailed. 14

Chemicals used in dry cleaning clothes have long been linked to health concerns for both people and the environment. Perchloroethylene (“perc” for short) is most commonly used in this process. Federal regulatory agencies have documented myriad negative effects from exposure to the petroleum-based solvent. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration links it to dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination and other nervous system effects, including memory loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calls perc a likely human carcinogen “by all routes of exposure.” The EPA also warns that the chemical can leak into the ground, contaminating water supplies, and react in the air to form smog, which has been associated with respiratory effects. Earthtalk.org suggests there are safer alternatives through products and processes used by independent “green” dry cleaners nationwide. These include a biodegradable liquid silicone—essentially liquefied sand—which doesn’t chemically react with fabric fibers. It’s safe to use on delicate garments like beads, lace, silk and cashmere, and won’t cause

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shrinkage. GreenEarthCleaning.com includes a store locator function. Another good option is wet cleaning, whereby fabric is laundered in a computer-controlled washer and dryer that uses water—along with specialized soaps and conditioners instead of solvents—and spins its contents much more slowly than a typical home washing machine. Because wet cleaning is free of hazardous volatile organic compounds like those in perc, it eliminates health and safety risks, as well as environmental hazards associated with traditional dry cleaning, according to GreenAmerica.org. As an added benefit, the equipment and operating costs are lower. While the biggest disadvantage to wet cleaning is that it produces waste water, it’s still a highly energy-efficient method. Another method is liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) cleaning, in which some commercial cleaners use the pressurized gas in combination with other gentle cleaning agents to dissolve and remove dirt, fats and oils in clothing instead of using perc; or consider simply handwashing delicate clothes and fabrics in a mild, non-toxic detergent, and then hanging them outside to dry.

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EARTH DAY SPOTLIGHTS SPECIES Protection Is the Focus of 2019 Campaign by Ronica A. O’Hara

n April 22, eco-conscious citizens will join together again in communities across the country to celebrate Earth Day and work for the planet’s healthy, sustainable future. This year, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is asking people to join its Protect Our Species campaign to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem and the current threats faced by many of them. The nonprofit cites that the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction in 60 million years because of human activity, including climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides. But the good news, EDN says, is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now. This will necessitate a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders and scientists that demands immediate action. EDN is asking people to advocate government policies that protect species and their habitats, and to continue to build on the worldwide efforts that embrace the value of nature. It is also asking people to undertake such individual actions as adopting a plantbased diet and stopping pesticide and herbicide use. More information, including teach-in toolkits and facts on threatened species from whales to insects, can be found at EarthDay.org. Help [market] celebrate and promote progress in species sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Dayrelated 2019 events.

Saturday, April 20: Greenville Zoo Celebrates Earth Day—9am-1pm. Vendors including local conservation and civic groups from the Upstate will share information on how to make our world a better place to live and play. Cost is included with paid zoo admission. Greenville Zoo is located at 150 Cleveland Park Dr. with entrance on Washington St. Call 864-467-4300 or visit GreenvilleZoo.com. Saturday, April 20: Sierra Nevada Earth Day Sustainability Workshops – 2-5pm. The workshops will take place in Sierra Nevada’s Founder’s Room: enter 2nd door on left, walk upstairs to visitor corridor; room is first door on right. 2-2:45pm: Backyard Composting; 3:15-4pm: Home Rain Barrels and Rain Garden; 4:15-5pm: Sierra Nevada Sustainaiblity Tour (wear closed toed shoes; no beer on tour but available

during workshops and after tour). Free. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC. Weekend, April 20 and 21: Love The Earth Music Fest –8am-9pm. Enjoy music, food and art in the great outdoors minutes from downtown Greenville. Event donates a portion of proceeds to a local environmental group focused on improving water. Two stages, live music all day: Phuncle Sam, My Girl, My Whiskey and Me, Rush Morgan, Jef Chandler, Jef Wilson, Josh Tessier, The Knotty G’s and more. $12-$25. Saluda River Yacht Club, 1307 Old Easley Hwy., Easley. Facebook: Profile LoveBombProductions23/ Wednesday, April 24: 3rd Annual Earth Day Festival –Noon-7pm. 20+ Clemson University, local and state conservation and wildlife organizations; activities; great food; craft beers; local wine; and live music. Free. Bob Campbell Geology Museum, 140 Discovery Ln., Clemson. Facebook.com/events/379950392834089/. Greenville.com/event/3rd-annual-earthday-festival/. Saturday, May 4: Spartanburg Earth Day Festival (SEDF) –10am-3pm. SEDF is an educational event that has evolved into a festival format to involve more children, youth, families, and the community at large in an experiential, fun, educational exploration of environmental concerns and activities, art contests. Food vendors available. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg, 210 Henry Place, Spartanburg. SpartanburgEarthDay.org.

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community spotlight

Illuminate:

the Psychic and Healing Arts Expo Returns to Flat Rock by Barbara Bolduc

he popular Illuminate Expo will return to Flat Rock over the weekend of April 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Blue Ridge Community College. This biannual psychic and healing arts expo will host over 70 exhibitors, including healing therapists, intuitive consultants, reiki practitioners, aura photographers, health professionals, and psychics; sessions are $20 each. Metaphysical and spiritual gift items will be available for sale, including books, healing tools, singing bowls, tuning forks, jewelry, crystals, gifts, art, and more. There will also be free raffles, and food will be available for purchase. A special talk is held at the end of each day. On Saturday between 5:15 and 6 p.m., “Happy Medium” Jonna Rae Bartges will present Spirit Talk! Break on Through

to the Other Side, after which she will sign books. Bartges has been tapping into the spirit world since childhood and will get answers to your questions from loved ones on the other side, as well as teach you how to connect with them yourself. She is an Emmy-winning producer and author, and the founder of PSI, the Practical Spirituality Institute. Some of her workshops and classes are certified for continuing education credit for nurses. On Sunday between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Marta Thomas and Lisa Richards will present The Healing Power of Pyramids. Marta Thomas is president of Global Pyramid Network, founder and producer of Global Pyramid Conference, originator of the Pyramid Energy Meet-ups, board member of the Bosnian Pyramid Foundation, and pyramid tour organizer. Lisa Richards is the marketing director of

Cosmic Reset, assistant organizer of Global Pyramid Network, and an energy healer and pyramid power philomath. They will discuss healing and pyramids, and the amazing work done by the Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement in India. Other subjects of talks held throughout the weekend include jump-starting one’s life with archangels; EFT, past lives and emotional triggers; secrets to aligning with the new Earth; awareness for personal manifestation; gut instinct and the vagus nerve; accelerating one’s spiritual journey; the spiritual mission of UFOs; labyrinth and angelic sound; connecting to one’s higher self; thriving as an empath; electroceutical health; chakras, vibrant health and self discovery; shifting one’s reality; tapping into inner truth; structural and energetic walking; minimizing EMR health dangers; and Law of Attraction, orgone and manifestation. The producers of the expo, Julie King and Itha Trantham, describe the event as “a celebration of the wonderful holistic and spiritual communities in the Upstate and mountain areas. The event offers real intuitive guidance, alternative healing therapies and great information.” All lectures are included with admission. The expo is sponsored by Crystal Visions Bookstore and Upstate Natural Awakenings magazine. Admission: $9, see website for $2 coupon; children under 12 are free. Location: Technology Building Conference Center, 49 E. Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC. For more info, email TheIlluminateExpo@gmail.com, call 831-601-9005, or visit TheIlluminateExpo. com. See ad, page 7. Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor of Upstate Natural Awakenings. THANK YOU

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Ten years after the groundbreaking documentary Planet Earth, an eight-part sequel, Our Planet, shows even more rapturous scenes of our planet’s most precious species and fragile habitats. Premiering globally April 5 on Netflix, it was filmed during four years in 50 countries across every continent, involving more than 600 film crew members and 3,500 days spent in such habitats as the remote Arctic wilderness, the vast landscapes of Africa and the diverse jungles of South America. The series, narrated by worldrenowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough, is a joint venture of Netflix, the World Wildlife Federation and Silverback Films, whose director Alastair Fothergill was the creator of the critically acclaimed original Planet Earth and Blue Planet series. “Our Planet will take viewers on a spectacular journey of discovery showcasing the beauty and fragility of our natural world,” says Attenborough. “Today, we have become the greatest threat to the health of our home, but there’s still time for us to address the challenges we’ve created, if we act now. We need the world to pay attention.”

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It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally.

Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli

esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood. 18

Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among

solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).

Ample resources: Find out if there’s steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings. Electricity needed: Get a quick average

by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Ad-

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vantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

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Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections

Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool

a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

If a Stream Runs Through It

roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric. If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt microhydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring. According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000. April 2019

How to Make Compost From Belue Farms Natural Market 3.

ike magic, compost can turn kitchen and garden waste into an ideal soil conditioner, rich with nutrients and organisms. While you can purchase compost at any garden center, it’s easy to make. Some people prefer to make compost inside bins. These range from store-bought compost bins and containers to handmade bins using lumber, a chicken wire cylinder, or a large garbage bin with ½-inch holes drilled in the bottom and sides. Online you’ll find great videos for building compost bins, plus sites where you can buy bins or kits. However, also you can make a compost heap by sectioning off a space in your backyard. What to Do 1. Isolate a space at least 3’ x 3’ in size with easy access so you can turn compost when needed. 2. Cover the area with a thick layer of

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carbon-rich “brown” materials including straw, sticks, leaves and newspaper. Top this layer with nitrogen-rich “green” materials like grass and shrub clippings, kitchen peelings, coffee grinds and manure. (The ratio should be three parts brown to one part green.) Cover the green layer with a thin layer of garden soil. Add a second layer of brown materials, followed by a layer of green materials and a layer of soil. Lightly spray the pile with water. Repeat steps 2-6 until the pile is roughly 3 feet high, and cover with a tarp. In 2-3 days, turn the pile using a pitchfork or shovel to combine the ingredients. After that, turn the pile every week or two, moving the center materials to the outside. (The pile should be hot, and you may see steam escaping. This means the pile is cooking properly.) Keep the pile moist, but do not overwater it. You should notice earthworms throughout the pile. As you turn the pile, inner materials should turn black and become

crumbly. When the bulk of the pile has turned dark, the compost is ready for use. (As early as 6-8 weeks, but usually 3-6 months.)

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Locate your pile in a space where you want to plant a future garden, tree or shrub. Nutrients from the pile will filter down and enrich the soil naturally. When you’re ready to plant, move the pile to a new location. If you don’t have enough materials at first to make a pile 3 feet high, don’t worry. Keep adding to the pile weekly, and it will soon reach that height. To avoid unpleasant odors and pests, never add meat scraps or dairy products to your pile. Keep all food additions covered with brown materials (clippings, straw, etc.). Add lime to the pile to neutralize odors, and cottonseed meal to hasten cooking. If the pile seems cool, particularly at the center, it needs be turned. Turning assures materials continue to decay. If the pile is soggy or not cooking, make sure you have adequate drainage, and add additional brown materials.

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What You’ll Need Brown Stuff (for carbon)

• Fallen leaves • Straw or hay • Twigs, sticks and branches • Dead, disease-free flowers and plants

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• Raw vegetable/fruit peels and scraps

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• Plant/shrub prunings • Crushed egg shells • Grass clippings

• Shredded non-gloss paper • Pine needles • Cardboard (torn in strips)

• Coffee grinds/tea leaves

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• Barnyard animal manure

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stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.

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Creative Arts Therapy for Multiple Diagnoses

THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

by Marlaina Donato

or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois. The National Intrepid Center of Excellence an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans. A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable progress, especially in areas of expressing emotions resulting from trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia. 22

Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their

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Expressive arts therapy is also making a positive impact on those suffering from panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, eating and attention disorders, dementia and chronic physical illness. “Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall, who has also witnessed the power of drama therapy to help reduce feelings of fear in clients diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

HELPFUL RESOURCES Organizations

American Art Therapy Association, ArtTherapy.org International Expressive Arts Therapy Association, ieata.org American Dance Therapy Association, adta.org North American Drama Therapy Association, nadta.org American Music Therapy Association, MusicTherapy.org

Books

Arts with the Brain in Mind, by Eric Jensen (Tinyurl.com/ ArtsWithTheBrainInMind-Amazon) Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma and Emotional Upheaval, by James W. Pennebaker (Tinyurl.com/WritingToHeal-Amazon)

Online

51 Art Therapy ideas to decrease stress: CorinneMelanie.com/ reduce-stress-art-therapy National Organization for Arts in Health: Tinyurl.com/ Arts-HealthAndWell-Being For anxious kids: Tinyurl.com/FamilyTherapyBasics

“Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall

Dopamine and Creating Art

The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art. A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment. Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather

than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the self-discovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way. Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.” Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.”

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SACRED SPACE Bringing Bliss to Every Room

by Maya Whitman

acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy. In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive. Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories. Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock. The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food. Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place. Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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NATIVE INTELLIGENCE Planting an Eco-Friendly Yard

by Avery Mack

aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping. Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides. “When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great ecofriendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers. A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years.

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However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry. Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”

Natives vs. Nativars

While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle. Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife.

Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth. ~Michael Fleischacker One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.” A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts. What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions. “I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.

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Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape. Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.” When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again.

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LOVING NATURE Outdoor Adventures for Kids

by Ronica A. O’Hara

etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived. Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.” The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed,

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better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. Here are some simple ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or

backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.

Befriend a bug. Help them look for

bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in

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guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.

Engage in real-life tweets. Show them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean. Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut. Make dolls and critters. Kids can

use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot

of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt— give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks.

Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the

limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience. “A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”

Try geocaching. This game for older

kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour,

open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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ood revolutionary Ocean Robbins has dedicated his life to inspiring others to rethink their food choices to transform both personal and planetary health. It’s a path forged in part by his father, John Robbins, who walked away from the family ice cream company, BaskinRobbins, to become an acclaimed health advocate and author. Together, father and son founded the 500,000-plus-member Food Revolution Network, an online education and advocacy platform that works

for healthy, sustainable, humane and delicious food for all. Ocean launched Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed the organization for 20 years. Ocean’s new book, 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World, aims to help individuals revamp their diets, and in turn, themselves and their communities. It distills his lifetime of knowledge and wisdom on food, health and activism into an accessible how-to guide. Learn more at 31DayFoodRevolution.com.

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In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. ~Ocean Robbins

What connections do you see between personal and planetary health?

In many situations in life, we have to compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet. Eating a plant-based diet, organically grown when possible, is not only linked to the best statistical outcomes for long-term health and well-being, it also helps ensure healthy topsoil, water and a stable climate for future generations.

In what ways have you seen members of the Food Revolution Network transform their communities?

We hear incredible stories from members all over the world who are seeing radical changes in their health—reversing heart disease, losing weight, gaining energy and mental clarity. And we also hear inspiring stories of people turning food deserts

into wonderful oases of healthy living; for example, Ron Finley, in South Central Los Angeles, who is known for saying that drive-throughs kill more people than driveby shootings in his neighborhood. He planted vegetables for the community in the curbside dirt strip in front of his home—and got cited by the city for it. He ended up getting the laws changed, and has since started The Ron Finley Project to create an urban community food hub where the community can come together to plant, learn and nourish themselves.

What are some ways busy people can connect with likeminded individuals to support healthy lifestyle and diet changes?

Start by finding out if you have loved ones who do share your food values, and nurture those relationships. Lean into those healthy relationships; you might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals. You can also ask friends and family to be a food ally; even if they are not a full participant in your health regimen, they might be a fan or friend. That can mean preparing particular foods if you come for dinner or simply checking in on how you are doing with your goals and commitments. You can widen your circle of healthy eating through meal swaps or other shared

meal programs. It’s always easier to cook in larger quantities, and there is the added benefit of greater social connection with shared meals. If you are looking for new friends and allies, it helps to connect to organizations that are already promoting healthy food hubs. There are many listed in the back of 31-Day Food Revolution. So many people struggle with loneliness, and some are afraid they will feel even more isolated if they step out into a healthy eating regimen. On the contrary, you can become a magnet for people who care about their world and aren’t content with the status quo. These friendships can often become deeper and more valued than ever.

What has been one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in living a lifestyle against the

societal grain, and how have you overcome it?

Impatience. I grew up eating all-natural food; my parents almost named me Kale, and I ate a lot of it growing up. At a certain point, I saw that I had become judgmental and dogmatic when encountering people whose choices did not align with my own, though as Martin Luther King Jr. said, we have no moral authority with those who can feel our underlying contempt. I have since developed a profound respect for each individual’s unique values, needs, experiences and priorities. I advocate for people’s right to make their own choices about what they need. My goal is to help facilitate people’s choices, and to do so with compassion. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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calendar of events See page 15 for more events related to Earth Day TUESDAY, APRIL 2 The Path to Optimal Health – 6-8pm. Join us in learning the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to many misconceptions about health. Afterwards a healthy dinner will be catered by Tropical Grille. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. AugerChiro.com/workshop-dinner.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 The Alexander Technique – 6:30-7:30pm. The Alexander Technique is a method of neuromuscular somatic education that gently reduces habitual muscular tension and enhances body awareness, ease of movement, embodied presence, poise and performance. $10. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Thermography Scanning – All Day. Please call to set appointment. Thermography is non-invasive, non-contact. Procedure uses digital infrared camera to detect temperature differences in skin, identify potential stress & inflammation, and monitor improvement while working through a health protocol. No radiation exposure as with mammograms or traditional X-Rays. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435. The Healing Power of the Spoken Word – 2-3pm. Explore the science and psychology behind the power of our words to affect change. A Café Conversation with Rev. Marcia MacLean. Cost: Buy drinks and treats to save your seats! Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997. At the new Panera Bread Café, 3609 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Health Talk: Migraine Headaches – 2pm. Community Wellness Benefit Symposium. Do you suffer from migraine headaches? Come join us to learn how to cure your migraine headaches the natural way. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Yvette Edwards. Seating is limited. Free/open to public. Life Chiropractic Clinic, 1272 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 288-2136. DrEdwardsChiro.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Local Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Join us for our monthly Greenville Holistic Chamber of Commerce meeting. Dip into the holistic Mindfulness Meets Medicine movement in the Greater Greenville area. Find your Tribe here! There is no charge for your first two meetings. Please come see if this resonates. Held at: Oakview Medical Associates, 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct., Simpsonville. Peggy Zielinski, President, Greenville Chapter: 386-4893. Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Paint Your Stress Away – 6-7:30pm. Art therapy is a valuable tool for re-balancing brain functions compromised by trauma, stress, anxiety and depres-

sion to achieve personal insight and healing. $15 (includes canvas and supplies; please call to register for the class). The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 The Sky’s the Limit! – 2-3pm. Celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight with a Café Conversation about limitless living. Cost: Buy drinks and treats to save your seats! Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia at 561-676-7997. At the new Panera Bread Café, 3609 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Illuminate, The Psychic and Healing Arts Expo 2 Day Event – 10am-6pm. thru Sun, Apr. 14. Over 70 readers, healers and vendors. Crystals, healing tools, jewelry, art, singing bowls, and healing botanicals. Free lectures and workshops, raffle, labyrinth and parking. All readings/healing sessions only $20 per session. Great food and more! $9/day; children under 12 free. Held at: Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, 49 E. Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC. Julie King: 831-601-9005. TheIlluminateExpo.com. 8th Annual Kite Festival, Spartanburg – 11am5pm. The International Kite Festival sponsored by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will be held behind the Chapman Cultural Center and in Barnet Park. Live music, performances, food trucks and kites of every shape and size. Rain date is April 14. Free. Barnet Park, 248 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. Call 542-2787 or visit ChapmanCulturalCenter.org/upcomingevents. Spring Fling: Battle Pollen Without Chemicals – 1-2pm. We will instruct how to use essential oils and natural substances to combat allergies due to pollen overload. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Core 4 Supplements – 6:30-7:30pm. We will go over the 4 essential supplements to keep you running at your best. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 The Alexander Technique – 6:30-7:30pm. The Alexander Technique is a method of neuromuscular somatic education that gently reduces habitual muscular tension and enhances body awareness, ease of movement, embodied presence, poise and performance. $10. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Lift It or Leave It – 2-3pm. Explore the hidden meanings of Good Friday. Discover powerful insights for living that honor all paths. A Café Conversation with Rev. Marcia MacLean. Cost: Buy drinks and treats to save your seats! Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia at 561-676-7997. At the new Panera Bread Café, 3609 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Greenville Zoo Celebrates Earth Day – 9am-1pm.

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Vendors including local conservation and civic groups from the Upstate will share information on how to make our world a better place to live and play. Cost is included with paid zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr. (with entrance on Washington St.) Call 467-4300 or visit GreenvilleZoo.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. This class covers the basics of essential oils from uses of specific oils for specific ailments to different methods of using the oils such as aromatically, topically or internally. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Passion, Purpose & Prosperity Workshop 3 Day Event – Fri:1:30-7pm; Sat: 9:30am-8pm; Sun 9:30am-4pm. Ignite your passions, live your purpose and prosper doing what you love. Unleash your gifts, transform limiting beliefs, and live your purpose with Jenny Ngo, RN, MSN, transformational healer & intuitive coach. Cost: Claim your free access/fullscholarship free ticket (does not include lodging or meals). Camp Dogwood Meeting and Retreat Center, 7050 Camp Dogwood Dr., Sherrills Ford, NC. For more info or to register, call 980 -689-0261 or visit GlobalQuantumHealing.com/LiveEvent. Breaking Free – 2-3pm. Celebrate the places in your life where you’ve freed yourself. Share your dreams and goals for embracing more freedom. A Café Conversation in the spirit of Passover with Rev. Marcia MacLean. Cost: Buy drinks and treats to save your seats! Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call Rev. Marcia at 561-676-7997. At the new Panera Bread Café, 3609 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 8th Annual Mutt Strut – 8:30am. The Mutt Strut, sponsored by Garner’s Natural Life and benefiting the Greenville Humane society, will include a two-mile walk/run, entertainment and a Mutt Market festival and party. Registration ends at midnight, April 24. Walk/Run starts at 550 S. Main St., Greenville. For registration and sponsors visit GHSMuttStrut.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Clinical Massage for the Neck; 8 CEUs – 9am6pm. A professional training for massage therapists taught by Theresa Wilkes. Call to register. $125. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387 -0435.

plan ahead SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Asheville Angel Pets Conference & Expo 2019 – 8am-5pm. Two simultaneous events: Angel Pets Conference and Angel Pets Expo. Senior animal care needs, end-of-life care, caregiver and grief support. See News Brief in this issue for more info. Conference: $125, Early Bird tickets $90-$110; Expo: $5. Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC. AngelPetsConference.com. Leigh@ BrightStarStudio.net.

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monday 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. 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 Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com. Meditation and Mindfulness Group – 6:307:30pm. Deborah Edwards, Chopra Center-certified Perfect Health Instructor, leads meditation and offers mindfulness tips and instruction. Whether for relaxation, stress relief or health, science supports the benefits of a regular meditation practice. All levels can benefit. Free. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville. 406-3800.

wednesday Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 2:30p. 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): 346-3058. Meetup.com/ Upstate-Spiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org. Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com.

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Stuck? Tried everything? Let’s talk. Your story (yes, that one!). The good, the bad and the ugly. Get it out so you can start living again. Skype sessions available. See ad, page 5.

DAY SPA TRANQUILITY DAY SPA 1015 West Poinsett Street 864-479-0497 • Greer TranquilityMindBodySpirit.com TranquilityMBS@aol.com

Natural, vegan, gluten- and GMO-free skincare products. We offer facials, microdermabrasion, body waxing, eyelash enhancements, manicures/ pedicures, ionic body detoxification, massage therapy and reflexology. See ad, page 21.

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 3.

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 3.

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.

FLOAT SPA PURE BALANCE FLOAT SPA Priscilla Matson 215 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. D 864-401-6075 • Greer PureBalanceFloatSpa.com

Floating has been shown to relieve stress, provide pain relief, increase immune function and is helpful in treating fibromyalgia, PTSD, inflammation, migraines and more. See ad, page 30.

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.

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART 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 AND WELLNESS ROSEMARY OLIVER SaferHousehold.com/RosemaryOliver 864-735-0047 • Greenville RosHealthAndWellness.com RosemaryOliver18@gmail.com

Toxin Free Products – Live a longer, healthier, more vibrant life by eliminating toxins from your home/ body. Call or text for a free homehealth-wellness survey.

HEALTH FOOD STORES 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 25.

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 eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

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

SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com

Our Wellness Center restores health from the inside out. Therapies include AmpCoil-PEMF therapy, ZytoScan, biofeedback analysis & therapy, nutritional supplements, infrared sauna, personal training, fitness classes. See ad, page 7.

JENNIFER SMITH, CHHP Enlighten 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 4D 864-483-3341 • Greenville EnlightenUpstate.com

Don’t let a diagnosis define you. Offering consultations to address the root cause so your body can heal itself using tools like nutrition, herbs and lifestyle enhancements. Therapies include aromatherapy, whole body vibration, BrainTap and IonCleanse.

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

Do you want to live life with radiant health and a pain-free body? I’ve helped clients overcome cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, back and joint pain and much more. Give yourself the gift of health.

THE WHOLE HEALTH COLLECTIVE 12 Practitioners 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100 864-387-0435 • Greenville TheWholeHealthCollective.com TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail.com

WHC is a cohesive group of natural health practitioners who hold a shared vision of providing skilled, effective and affordable natural health treatments to our community. See ad, page 17.

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ads, page 16 and 21.

MEDITATION OUR INWARD JOURNEY Peggy Zielinski, MSW 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct. 864-386-4893 • Simpsonville OurInwardJourney.com Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com

Coaching and instruction on mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques for individuals, schools, churches, and businesses. Improving lives through providing tools for meditation and mindfulness. See ad, page 5.

NATURE ART JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY Bring the Outside In Greenville • 828-899-2787 StudioBug7@gmail.com

Delight in the magic, healing, and mystery of nature in your own home. Commission a mural by June Ellen Bradley. Call for a consultation today.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., C-NMM/OMM 37 Villa Rd., Ste. 313 864-417-5255 • Greenville FulcrumClinic.com

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general well-being. See ad, page 31.

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PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY Upstate Photographer 864-449-7335 • Upstate JonathanDoyelPhotography.com JonathanDoyelPhotography@gmail.com

Weddings and engagement portrait sessions. Visit my website and schedule a consultation.

REAL ESTATE and HOME SERVICES NAMASTE REALTY Ariana Zariah Broker in Charge 864-915-2313 NamasteRealtyGVL.com

Experienced realtor offers professional real estate services as well as feng shui, energy clearing, ancestral cleansing. See website for listing of services and testimonials. See ad, page 11.

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 27.

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

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

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

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION 864-593-8217 • Greenville/Greer 864-221-5719 • Anderson CirculationNation.com

Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 2.

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 27.

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