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contents natural awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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transForMs Hearts anD MInDs

Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

28 sCHools tHat roCK

Innovators Blaze Creative Paths

by Sandra Murphy

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For KIDs

Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health

by Lisa Turner

32 saFe & sustaInaBle seaFooD

Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides by Judith Fertig

37 Cures In tHe KItCHen Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

by Judith Fertig

38 runner’s HI

Women and Social Media Revolutionize the Sport

by Debra Melani

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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Jeanette Watkins Contributing Editors Lauren Hanson - Michele Senac Barbara Bolduc Advertising Dawn DeBoskey - Linda Craig Janet Krinke NAN Card Janet Krinke Design & Production / Ad Design Susan McCann - Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine - Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition:

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earning can take place in all kinds of environments and we all want our children to have the best education available. In today’s world, we are fortunate when we live in a community where schools are safe, inspiring places that nurture would-be learners. We strive for an environment in which children can experience the joy of learning new things and be introduced to concepts that will prepare them well for life while smoothing their path into adulthood. In Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds,” I was particularly taken with the report of an experiment in an impoverished Indian city. When illiterate children were offered an opportunity to acquaint themselves with a computer, they naturally began to experiment on their own. They learned, by teaching one another, to use the computer to play music and games and draw using a software program. As I read the account, I revisited the childlike excitement at the magic that discovery of new knowledge or skills brings. If we’re lucky, we never stop learning. As a young adult in the 1990s I worked as a community director for a home health care agency. I still remember my enthusiastic “Aha!” when I read about a new field of geriatric care called The Eden Alternative and its mission to transform nursing homes and assisted living facilities from sterile, hospital-like environments into more natural, home-like settings. Here were places where elderly residents could realize joy in life and purpose in their senior years. So I became certified as an Eden Alternative Advocate. I loved training open-minded nursing home administration and staff on the documented health and cost-saving benefits of moving to this improved model. I see it as akin to the Mycelium approach included in our feature article, which seeks a shift from a top-down management style to one of engaging everyone in the decision making process. Applying collective intelligence and collaboration produces solutions that serve the whole. For most of us, one of the ongoing joys of life is learning. Whether it’s a new hobby or career, learning to play a musical instrument or growing a garden, we seem to be hard-wired to seek out new learning experiences. How fun it will be to make the most of summer’s opportunities to discover where our next learning adventure awaits! To a good life, Roberta Bolduc, Publisher

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newsbriefs Help Campaign for Naturopath Licensure in South Carolina

n a recent study of older Americans, 75 percent of those surveyed said they would prefer that their doctor use natural therapies first, such as improved diet or supplements, before prescribing drugs or surgery. Although this study was with a select population, it reflects a sizeable group of Americans seeking qualified practitioners to guide them in the appropriate use of diet and lifestyle in the management of their care. A specialized field of primary care medicine called naturopathic medicine may offer a viable solution to the demand. Licensed naturopathic physicians, who are clinically trained at an accredited fouryear post-graduate medical school, emphasize health care for a more informed and involved patient population, focusing on prevention and personal responsibility for health. The methods of care involve implementation of well-researched and scientific evidence-based dietary and lifestyle prescriptions that promote greater health and well-being. Seven schools in North America are accredited by the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC), including Bastyr University in the Seattle, Washington area and National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon. Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week was officially declared by Congress last year and is now observed annually during the first week of October. Resolution 221 brings awareness to the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe and effective medical treatment, as well as an alternative to higher-cost traditional medical care. Through the observance of Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week, Americans are encouraged to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing and treating chronic and acute illnesses. South Carolina does not currently offer licensure for naturopathic physicians, but demand for medically trained naturopathic physicians is on the rise in South Carolina and nationally. In light of the increasing demand and the troublesome rates of diet and lifestyle disease in South Carolina, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to consider how South Carolinians can again have access to this safe and effective option for care. With the health care challenges we are facing in South Carolina, now is the time to get informed and get active. To find out more about naturopathic medicine or get to involved, visit the South Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians at SCANP.org, or American Association of Naturopathic Physicians at Naturopathic.org. To learn more about accredited naturopathic medical colleges, visit AANMC.org.

The Beaded Frog Reveals New Approach to Stress Relief

eidi Woody, owner and host of The Beaded Frog in downtown Greenville, is currently promoting stress reduction through bead crafting. Upon entering The Beaded Frog, customers are transported into a world of color, texture and relaxation. Woody guides crafters to explore their own inner creative expression in a way that is peaceful, enjoyable, and meditative. As beads are selected and put together in a design or pattern, it is very satisfying to see how choices play out. The beads and other elements are arranged by colors, and they flow in an orderly fashion, giving delighted crafters an experience of beauty, pleasure and continuity in their choices. Creating a beautiful pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet to take home gives visitors instant gratification and the enjoyment and pride of wearing something they designed themselves. There are also beading classes for all levels of skill available, which include special projects such as wrap-it-up bracelets, silver-coiled rings, wrap-around watches, rolo cuffs, twisted wire bead necklaces, and more. Parties, private classes, classes for kids, and girls-night-out gatherings are also offered. Woody is always stocking her studio with new and interesting beads, pendants, and other findings. Customers can even learn how to create their own handmade beads. The Beaded Frog is all about stress reduction, having fun and being creative. The Beaded Frog is located at 233 N. Main St., across from the Hyatt and Noma Square. For more information, call 864-235-2323 or visit BeadedFrog.com. See ad, page 5.

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newsbriefs Creative Health Announces Nutritional Counseling by Joni Durham

reative Health is now offering nutritional counseling services by Joni Durham. Durham has spent the past 21 years at Creative Health serving customers in various roles. Her dedication to natural health began early in adulthood when various health problems disappeared after her first experience with correct nutrition and herbs. Durham’s interest in raising her three children to choose healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle extends to helping others reap the benefits that her family enjoys. Her years with Creative Health as a licensed massage therapist, an assistant to Terry Hall Hines, and as an essential oils educator has given her a broad base of experience in helping customers learn to prevent disease or improve health. Durham believes that the body will always make the most of whatever it is fed, including food, thoughts, and beliefs. Her desire is to help individuals and families learn that every bite counts and every thought counts. It is her experience that if we give Joni Durham our bodies what they need nutritionally, we will be rewarded with better health, more energy, better sleep, less pain, fewer digestive problems, easier life transitions, and greater prevention of disease. Durham offers nutritional counseling and massage therapy, as well as educational classes. She invites you to a free class, or get a relaxing massage and a nutritional consultation. Joni Durham Nutritional Counseling is located at Creative Health, 14 S. Main St., Greenville. For more information, call 864-233-4811 or visit CreativeHealthSC.net. See ad, page 25.

Garner’s Natural Life Sponsors 3rd Annual Mutt Strut

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~Confucius

arner’s Natural Life is joining Papa John’s this summer in its 3rd Annual Mutt Strut, a 2 mile run/walk for both two and four-legged friends. The proceeds will benefit the Greenville Humane Society. This event will lead competitors on a new course, along the beautiful Swamp Rabbit Trail and through Greenville Tech’s campus, ending in the expanded ‘Mutt Market’— featuring live entertainment, vendors, and exciting new attractions. Free parking is available on the campus. Garner’s will have a booth at the event with fun games and prizes. At the store, Garner’s is featuring Healthforce Nutritionals Green Mush, the highest quality superfood and the ultimate nutritional support for your animal friends. The event will get moving on Saturday, August 23rd at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and a list of fees with detailed information can be found on the Mutt Strut web site. The race will start at Greenville Tech’s Barton Campus, located at 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. Participants may run as an individual or as part of a team and with or without their dog. Garner’s Natural Life is located at 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. For more information, call 864-242-4856 or visit GHSMuttStrut.com to register. See ad, back cover.

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newsbriefs South Carolinians Want Chloramine Removed from Water

ost people do not know that Greenville, Greer and Greenwood use a chemical called chloramine to disinfect their water, and thousands of people nationwide are experiencing debilitating symptoms as a result of being allergic to water treated with chloramine. Chloramine is not chlorine bleach; it is bleach plus ammonia. Symptoms include skin irritation and rashes, respiratory difficulties, a variety of digestive issues, and various eye irritations. South Carolinians Against Chloramine (SCAC) was started after citizens in Greer and Greenville realized that the tap water was causing them to have skin, respiratory, digestive, and eye symptoms. After using bottled spring water for drinking, as well as for showering in towns that use regular chlorine, like Duncan and Lyman, their symptoms went away. Other states such as California and Vermont also have citizens complaining of chloramine symptoms. Chloramine.org was started by the California group Citizens Concerned About Chloramine (CCAC). Before and after photos of chloramine rashes are available to view on the organization’s web site. The entire state of Tennessee has chosen to not use chloramine because the chemical has not been fully studied. The EPA has admitted that there were no health studies done on chloramine, and cancer studies were minimal. According to the EPA, the best available technology for cleaning water, while reducing pharmaceuticals as well, is granularactivated carbon or GAC. With GAC, less chlorine is needed as well. GAC is more expensive than chloramine, but contrary to what some water companies report, it is feasible. The city of Lyman uses GAC and chlorine. To join the cause, call legislators and water authorities of Greer, Greenville and Greenwood to tell them to stop using chloramine. To report your symptoms locally, call Michelle Anderson at 864-400-8556 or email WaterConcern@att.net. For more information, visit WSPA.com/story/21507103/tapwater-running-a-risk and Chloramine.org.

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Enhanced Living Holds Back-toSchool Luau

ick off Backto-School with Enhanced Living Chiropractic at its Back-to-School Luau. Throw on that grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt and get ready to do the limbo. The team will have fun activities, games, and food for kids of all ages. Dr. Kennedy will be teaching backpack safety and providing free chiropractic exams for children. Existing pediatric patients will receive a free adjustment. Admission is free, but donated school supplies are being accepted. The school with the most attendees wins all the school supplies for their school. Please call and schedule prior to the day of the event, which is Saturday August 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kennedy is trained in several methods of adjustment and utilizes her fifteen years of massage therapy to provide patients with a superior healing touch. Enhanced Living Chiropractic is located at 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. For more information, please call 864-848-0640 or visit EnhancedLivingChiro.com.

Greenville Functional Medicine Hires IT Professional

reenville Functional Medicine (GFM) has added a new employee to their staff. Isaac Ingalls, who assisted Natural Awakenings with a variety of Information Technology (IT) projects, started working for GFM on July 7th. He will be handling all the technical issues of the office including web site, video production and social media. Ingalls has a background in marketing and web design and is very excited to be part of the GFM wellness team. GFM will utilize Ingallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talents to be in constant contact with its members. As GFM continues to grow, having Ingalls on their team will Isaac Ingalls allow GFM to provide even more information to their clients via their web site and other media. Greenville Functional Medicine is located at 301 Halton Rd., Ste. A., Greenville. For more information, call 864-558-0200 or visit GreenvilleFM.com. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event Hosted by City of Greenville

he City of Greenville is holding a free electronics recycling and shredding event Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the T.D. Convention Center Crosrol parking lot. The City of Greenville is combining its two most popular recycling events this year. At this dual-purpose, free event, citizens can dispose of unwanted electronics and have their sensitive documents destroyed safely and securely. All paper to be shredded must be bagged or boxed, and each person is limited to three large trash bags or three small boxes of paper. Bags and boxes must be intact, with no rips or tears. Reusable bags, boxes or containers will be returned to the owner. City residents and businesses can also drop off televisions, computer monitors, keyboards, mice, wires, circuit boards, CPUs, scanners, and printers for recycling during the event. It is unlawful to dispose of these items in the landfill, making this event the perfect chance to get rid of them safely and for free. There is a limit of 10 electronic items per person. Representatives from Harvest Hope Food Bank will be on-site accepting donations during the event as well.

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Greenville Natural Health Center Adds New Acupuncturist to Staff

reenville Natural Health Center has added a new Acupuncturist to its team. Sande Triponey, LAc has pursued a life in wellness for more than 20 years. Triponey began her career in geriatric and hospice nursing and it was there that she discovered her true passion lay in natural health and healing. As a result, she strives to help her patients enjoy the best health possible with many different tools such as Acupuncture and Oriental medicine, essential oil therapy, massage, cranio-sacral therapy, and hypnosis. Triponey holds a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from East West College of Natural Medicine, is a certified Hypnotist, Reiki Master/Teacher and a Licensed Massage Therapist. She has been a guest presenter at Sande Triponey, L.Ac. East West College of Natural Medicine and an instructor at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. Some of her areas of specialization include pain, anxiety and depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, and women’s health. She provides patients a fully-integrated wellness experience utilizing a wide spectrum of mind-body healing arts based on her extensive experience and training. Triponey’s technique incorporates a range of modalities for the ultimate wellness experience, offering healing from the inside out. Greenville Natural Health is located at 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville. For more information call 864-370-1140 or visit GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 13.

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Carolina WaterBirth Opens New Baby Store

arolina WaterBirth is opening a new baby store at their current location. The store will be stocked with all the highest-quality cloth diaper options available at reasonable prices, along with other natural baby and pregnancy items. Because cloth is better for the baby, the environment, and the wallet, the store will offer cloth diapering classes to help with the confusion of choosing diapers. Unbleached cotton, bamboo, charcoal bamboo, and hemp diapers in a wide variety of styles and patterns will be available. “After many years of having families ask me where to buy their earth-friendly mom and baby products, we finally realized that it was just time to do it ourselves. Now instead of searching online for a cloth diaper or resorting to the oncelimited local supply, you can come and really compare the products at our store. Cloth is fashionable, inexpensive and efficient. Come and see why it is the fastest growing old trend in baby care,” adds Carolina WaterBirth owner Sandy Glenn. Opening Day is August 1 and the grand opening special includes 25 percent off five or more diapers every Saturday in August. Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carolina WaterBirth is located at 915 South St. (inside the mall), Simpsonville. For more information call 864-329-0010 or visit CarolinaWaterBirth.com. See ad, page 9.

Beacon Adds New SpeechLanguage Pathologist to Its Team

eacon, Inc. is excited to add a new Speech-Language Pathologist, Danielle Scott, to its dynamic team of therapists. Scott is a recent graduate of South Carolina State University where she was the President of SCSU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Association. During graduate school, she was the SLP’s STARS Scholarship recipient. She comes to Beacon with a wide range Danielle N. of experiences, which include clinical, Scott, M.A., CF educational, acute care, and nursing home settings. Scott has conducted research for SCSU and the University of Arkansas. She has a heart for autistic children and plans to focus her Doctorate studies in this area. Beacon, Inc. is a center dedicated to providing a variety of treatment programs, both traditional and innovative, in hopes of creating opportunities for individuals and families to reach their full potential. Treatment programs include the Sensory Learning Program, Executive and Transformational Life Coaching, and Speech-Language Pathology Services. Beacon, Inc. is located at Eastside Professional Ct., 4501 Old Spartanburg Rd., Ste. 7, Taylors. For more information call 864-292-5154 or visit BEACONslps.com. See ad, page 15.

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

Gas Pipeline Pumps Radioactive Radon into Homes

In New York City, the Spectra gas pipeline that went online in 2013 is delivering more than just energyefficient, clean-burning natural gas from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. It’s also piping radioactive radon gas that’s contaminating commercial and residential boilers, ovens, stoves, dryers and water heaters at 30 to 80 times baseline levels—well above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe level for radiation exposure. According to Dr. Sheila Bushkin-Bedient, with the University of Albany, New York, “While it may be possible to remove other components of raw natural gas such as ethane, propane, butane and pentanes at natural gas processing centers, it’s not possible to remove radioactive substances such as radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause among smokers and indirect (secondhand) smokers.” The Spectra conduit is one of hundreds of pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure projects across the country being quickly approved by the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission. Citizens should demand that elected officials connect the dots and halt the uncontrolled rush to drill new sites regardless of safety concerns and let them know people are alarmed by the possibility of radioactive gas entering their communities. To learn more, visit MariasFarmCountryKitchen.com/radon-gas.

hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families. Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition. Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children

esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

esearch published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day. Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/ sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group. In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimenopausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months. The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed improvements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months. The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

Heelless Shoes May Help Prevent Runners’ Injuries

British study published in Footwear Science analyzed the effects of running in experimental heelless footwear compared with conventional running shoes with reinforced heels. The objective was to see if the heelless footwear would reduce the risk of chronic injury related to the habitual rear-foot strike pattern associated with conventional heeled shoes. Using eight cameras with optoelectric running motion capture technology,12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion.

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New School Rules

Eco Strategies for Back-to-School Prep Families preparing for the coming school year will welcome easy ways to stretch the budget while protecting the environment our kids are growing up in. n Buying new clothes can be expensive, and most of today’s synthetic fibers are petroleum-based, while toxic pesticides are commonly used to grow cotton. For healthier alternatives, check labels for clothes made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fibers. Inexpensive options are found in Salvation Army and other thrift store locations, as well as repurposing hand-me-downs among siblings. n Avoid buying all new school supplies. Gently used binders and book bags can last years. Sturdy, simple backpacks skip the cost of faddish brand-name and celebrity products. For supplies that must be replenished, like paper, seek out postconsumer-recycled options. n For lunch boxes, food containers and utensils, look for retro metal, a cloth bag and other alternatives to plastic (which can contain harmful chemicals) and glass (which can break). Beth Terry, in her book, PlasticFree: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (MyPlasticFreeLife.com), suggests searching MightyNest.com and LifeWithoutPlastic.com, makers of stainless steel, naturally lacquered wood and other non-plastic, durable children’s bowls, cups, plates and utensils. n Healthy afterschool extracurricular activities today typically require driving commutes. Look into carpooling with nearby families to save time and gas, cut vehicle emissions and expand friendships. n Check the school’s eco-practices. Encourage local administrators to conduct recycling programs and to email documents to parents instead of using regular mail. 16

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Fitness Update

Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points. “The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board. Find the complete report at AmericanFitnessIndex.org.

Dirty Waters

Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways. “All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year. On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River. Follow her upcoming trip at Miami2Maine.com or on Facebook.

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The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal. According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

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The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute. The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation outlawing the manufacture and sale of personal care products containing synthetic plastic microbeads. “Banning microbeads will help ensure clean waters across Illinois and set an example for our nation to follow,” says Quinn. The new law halts the manufacture of personal care products containing microbeads by the end of 2017, the sale of personal care products and the manufacture of over-thecounter drugs by the end of 2018, and the sale of over-the-counter drugs by the end of 2019. At least four other states are considering similar bills. Preliminary studies in the Great Lakes have found millions of microbeads per square kilometer. The non-biodegradable plastic particles that are used as exfoliants in many facial cleansers and soaps make their way through sewage systems and accumulate in waterways. Once in the water, microbeads, like other plastics, can absorb persistent toxic chemicals and are than mistaken for food by fish and wildlife of all sizes, raising serious concerns about their impact on a variety of species up the food chain. Unilever has announced plans to complete its phaseout of microbeads globally by 2015. Proctor & Gamble, ColgatePalmolive, Johnson & Johnson, The Body Shop and L’Oreal have announced on their websites plans for gradually eliminating the scrubbing beads from their products and are testing more natural alternatives, like ground seeds or nuts. Consumers that don’t wish to use products with the beads should avoid products that list polyethylene and polypropylene as ingredients, according to the Alliance for the Great Lakes, an advocate for protection of the Great Lakes.

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Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them. Learn more at CommonAcre.org.

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Carolina WaterBirth

Water with Care by Michele Senac

t’s been 10 years since Carolina WaterBirth opened its doors, and licensed midwife and owner, Sandy Glenn, could not be happier. “Our success is because we do a good job. Moms refer us to other moms because they’ve had such great births. It’s like a rolling stone,” says Glenn. As one of only five free-standing birth centers in SC, Carolina WaterBirth offers a full complement of services, including childbirth education, breast-feeding classes, water birth, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), home births, postnatal care, parenting classes, pregnancy testing and well-woman exams. Glenn shares that Carolina WaterBirth is a fully licensed facility and is inspected by Health Licensing, just like the hospitals. It is not affiliated with a hospital and the staff are not hospital employees. The staff includes a licensed midwife, a nurse midwife, nurses, doulas, and a medical doctor. Each birth is attended by a licensed midwife and nurse. “Our facility is more than just a place to have a baby. Our goal is preventive care. With the cesarean

rate climbing at a rate of 35 percent in SC, ours remains under 7 percent. We educate and allow our moms to practice the birth process,” notes Glenn. Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is offered. She explains that because moms are familiar with the staff and the environment where they will give birth, they are much more relaxed and have faster, easier births. Prenatal education, maintaining a healthy diet, vitamin supplementation and exercise are emphasized. Ultrasound and laboratory services are available. Moms go home after birth and a home visit is made within 36 hours. The birthing environment is quiet and calm. Although mom and baby are continuously monitored during labor, the mom is not restricted to bed. The staff and mom have an established, trusting relationship and the staff has the

understanding and awareness of each mom’s needs. Options for water births include a deep soaking birthing tub, which has a glass front, underwater lights and an advanced sterilization system. A new, large claw-foot tub has just been added, and three portable tubs, which can be used for home births, are available. Glenn notes that many repeat moms are opting for home births because they have had such a favorable birth experience at Carolina WaterBirth in the past. The newest addition is the on-site baby store offering natural baby products. Glenn shares that after significant research, Carolina WaterBirth now has its own line of cloth diapers. They are made with charcoal bamboo diapering cloth and have double gussets and Velcro closures. Glenn adds, “We’re trying to improve birth for everyone. Even if you don’t have your birth here, you can use our resources. We want you to have the best birth you can have.” Carolina WaterBirth is located at 915 South St., Ste. J in Simpsonville. For more information, contact 864-3290010 or visit CarolinaWaterBirth.com. See ad, page 9. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings, a writer and author. She is certified in interior redesign, home staging and feng shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundTheTableCookbook.com.

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Be Happy Now Simple Ways to Quickly Lift Your Spirits by April Thompson

inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune. Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception. Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. “Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson. Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities. Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud. Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

This fall, the University of California-Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center will host the first public online course on the Science of Happiness. According to Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., professor of psychology and founding director of the center, the university’s meta-analysis of research indicates that 50 percent of our happiness level is tied to genetics, while only 10 percent stems from our environment. “Therefore, about 40 percent of your happiness is up to you,” remarks Keltner. Students will learn practical, scientifically tested strategies for nurturing their own happiness and tracking progress. Sign up to audit the free course, which has already attracted 40,000 registrants, at Tinyurl.com/UCLA-Happiness.

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My Cool Chiropractor

Unleashing the Superhero in Every Child by Michele Senac

ave you ever thought your chiropractor was “cool?” When Dr. Erik Beauvais, DC, decided to go into private practice, his patients named his practice My Cool Chiropractor. Located in Greer, My Cool Chiropractor offers pediatric chiropractic care to infants through adolescents. Adult care is also provided. Beauvais, whose patients call him Dr. Erik, is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology, and a 2009 magna cum laude graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic. He was the recipient of numerous awards and honors for excellence in academics, clinical skills, leadership, character and community involvement. As an undergraduate, Beauvais wanted to be a pediatrician. He changed direction after experiencing chiropractic treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and allergy treatments. “It changed my understanding of how the body worked and it changed my outlook about healthcare,” says Beauvais. After graduation, he joined a consortium, and five years later, opened his own pediatric practice. “Pediatrics had always been my passion.

I knew I loved helping people and I knew I could help children. I tell the parents of my patients that my goal is to unleash the superhero in every child,” shares Beauvais. My Cool Chiropractor provides a variety of pediatric services for conditions such as ADHD, allergies, asthma, bed wetting, constipation, colic and ear infections. Other chiropractic symptoms are treated, such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, headaches and migraines. Beauvais explains, “The body is controlled by the nervous system, which is the brain, spinal cord and nerves. The nervous system is the lifeline of the body. If there is interference, the brain can’t talk to the body. I figure out what’s causing those symptoms and why, so they can be treated. Symptoms are the body’s check-engine light.” Along with a complete physical exam and history, My Cool Chiropractor uses state-of-the-art technology, such as The Insight, which scans the spine and detects nerve interference and the location of the interference. Once the subluxation is found, treatment can be initiated. Other technology includes a disc decompression machine that helps in the treatment of herniated discs and carpal tunnel. “Being healthy takes a multi-faceted approach,” says Beauvais. He explains that he treats patients in a holistic way, taking into consideration diet, fluid intake, sleep pattern, exercise, vitamin supplementation and lifestyle. Additional treatments are available, such as a weight loss program, a wellness care program and/or spinal decompression. “All I do as a chiropractor is find the underlying cause and correct it. The body heals itself. It’s not me. I want my patients to be healthy, symptom-free and a better version of themselves,” states Beauvais. My Cool Chiropractor is located at 996 Batesville Rd, Ste. 7, Greer. For more information, call 864-558-0516 or visit MyCoolChiropractor.com. See ad, page 5. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings, a writer and author. She is certified in interior redesign, home staging and feng shui. Contact FineRedesigns. com or AroundTheTableCookbook.com.

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Bell Lifestyle Products

A Company Focused on Educating the World about the Benefits of Natural Medicine by Linda Sechrist

alking our talk and practicing what we profess can sometimes be referred to as the road less traveled. For Nick A. Jerch, president of Bell Lifestyle Products, it’s the path most frequented. In fact, a well-worn path leads directly to the herbal medicine cabinet in his home. It is stocked with the teas and supplements that his company produces and sells in Canada and the U.S. Jerch founded his Canadian-based company in 1996 in order to share a valuable message with the world about

the power of natural health products. He learned the lesson firsthand after suffering with many health ailments. At age 82, he manages his joint and bone discomfort with Bell Lifestyle’s Joint Support, which contains shark cartilage and the weakness of his kidneys with their #76 Boost Kidney Function. “I was 40 years old when a doctor told me that I was headed for dialysis. I had our research scientist formulate a tea for that. It boosted my kidney function 20 percent, which was enough to avoid dialysis. Ezee Flow Tea takes care of my prostate and urinary frequency,” says Jerch. When Jerch first began experimenting with natural products in the mid-1990s, he was as skeptical as his friends were. However, when the results proved positive, Jerch was so pleased that he wanted to share his experience with everyone else who had joint discomfort. To his delight, his friends, acquaintances and family members listened, followed his advice, and enjoyed the same results within two weeks. Their feedback provided the only incentive that Jerch needed to found his company. Inspired by the idea of helping others, Bell Lifestyle Products became Jerch’s way of living out his dream to improve the quality of life for millions of individuals with high quality, natural products. Available locally in pharmacies and health food stores, the company’s more than 50 products are also exported to countries around the world. Jerch is very proud of Bladder Control Tea, a recent product he had formulated specifically to help 30 million women who suffer with incontinence, bladder infections and problems with UTIs. He’s also excited about another new tea, Blood Sugar Metabolism, that can help an estimated 57 million individuals manage Metabolic Syndrome, a global epidemic now recognized largely as obesity, heart disease, pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes in 188 countries around the world. As enthusiastic and passionate today about his company as well as its products as he was in 1996, Jerch has never strayed from his core principles and values of natural purity, customer satisfaction, honestly and quality. “Our signature on every product states that our nutritional supplements are “empowered by Nature” because I believe that using the wonders of Nature is the best way to restore health. Our customers think so too because thousands of them have sent us written testimonials. We are one of the few natural health companies that share these testimonials with full contact information. For more information, call 1-800-333-7995 or visit BellLifestyle.com. See ad, page 54. natural awakenings

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

n the 30 years since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning. Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

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Juanita Brown, cofounder of The World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen. He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it. Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves

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how to use the Web to obtain information through their interactions with each other and the computer. “I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own. Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009, when I volunteered to assist another OST facilitator. I was a perfectionist who judged myself harshly and struggled with the question, ‘Who am I to think I can help hold space for leaders to transform themselves through their learning when I have so little experience?’” She notes, “Before such experiences, even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.” Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

Co-Learning In a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Baccalaureate degree at California’s Granadas Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities.

“Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.” Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowledge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview Explorations Katia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project. Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world. “When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.” Through small groups and conversations, participants unpack how the program has influenced them by answering questions that explore what inspired, surprised and changed the way they perceive the world. “WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives,” notes Petersen. She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for com-

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“There is no such thing as a neutral education process. Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate the integration of generations into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity to it, or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.” ~ Richard Shaull, ThD passion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

Mycelium School Ashley Cooper and Matt Abrams, cofounders of the Mycelium School, in Asheville, North Carolina, re-imagined a learning environment for aspiring entrepreneurs and social change agents committed to activating their potential and realizing solutions to today’s challenges. A 12-week learning journey allows individuals to become increasingly adept at learning from and helping each other learn. The curriculum offers minimum structure, significant support and collaboration with others. “In the learning community, individuals are dedicated to a project or life question of their choice,” explains Cooper. Participants’ goals include changing careers, determining the next steps after retirement or how to pursue true passions to make a difference in the world. 26

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Cheri Torres, Ph.D., founder of the Asheville-based Innovation Partners International SE, was one of the earliest participants in the Mycelium Learning experience. She says that she obtained an expanded understanding of the approach that she uses in her work. “The whole systems approach I use with organizational and community leaders enables them to shift from a top-down management model to one that engages everyone and uses the collective intelligence and collaborative efforts of all for the collective good. My own learning journey transformed the level of awareness I bring to my work and the understanding of who I am,” advises Torres. “My original guiding question was, ‘How can I get so clear about my work that I can explain it in plain language?’ Ultimately, my question shifted to what would it be like for me to live and work from a place of wholeness. Through conversations with Ashley and self-reflection, I realized I was not walking my talk within my own mind-body-spirit system. My journey helped me understand that my most effective role in my

own life, as well as with clients, is to create the conditions for collective intelligence and collaboration to emerge in service to the whole,” says Torres.

World Café Like OST, the World Café, co-created by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses. “Conversation is a core meaningmaking process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries.

“World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown. What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations that can change lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.” Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.

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Schools that Rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths by Sandra Murphy

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close studentteacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support. All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

Montessori At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multiplication and division, they’re prepared.” The school is located in a food desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant 28

seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

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Waldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to the The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarter-acre field. Its steady harvest of fruits,

vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

Homeschooling Homeschooling provides another option. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for families nationwide. “We’re a kindergartento-12th-grade provider,” says Jessica Parnell, academy president. “Teachers in a school setting have to teach standardized subjects, in certain ways,

to the whole class. We use customized learning to inspire and excite children individually. We help parents discover their child’s learning style, personality and ideal learning environment.” Materials provided include instructor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities. “It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

Un-Schooling Un-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a commoncore, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

Online Tutorials “There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting. Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon. Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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We’d love it if our kids had fewer sick days away from school, but what if by bolstering their immune systems now, we could also protect them from serious diseases going forward?

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uring childhood, when the immune system is still developing, there’s a great opportunity to set the stage for improved health and resilience,” says Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician and nutritional researcher in Flemington, New Jersey, and author of Disease-Proof Your Child. “A healthy diet and lifestyle can help kids avoid common childhood illnesses like colds, ear infections and allergies, as well as ensure greater resilience against disease later in life.”

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Fruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study published in

Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist. “Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits. For veggies, eat more dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman. Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine. Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and air-popped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips and baby carrots for dipping.

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Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries. Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity. Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes

“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal

Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen. Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health. influences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster— to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

Let ’em Get Dirty

“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association. Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

Stay in the Sun

“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says. “Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vitamin D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

Laugh Out Loud

“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.”

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predatory fish like swordfish and sharks end up with the most toxins. Beyond today’s top-selling shrimp, canned tuna, salmon and farmed tilapia, more retailers and restaurants are also providing lesser-known seafood varieties like dogfish and hake as alternatives to overfished species such as sea bass and Atlantic cod. These newto-us, wild-caught fish can be delicious, sustainable and healthy.

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We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. How do we know which fish and shellfish are safe to eat and good for ocean ecology?

he best approach is to choose seafood carefully. Oil spills, waste runoff and other environmental disasters can compromise the quality of seafood with toxic contaminants like mercury and other heavy metals

and industrial, agricultural and lawn chemicals. These pollutants can wash out from land to sea (and vice versa). As smaller fish that have eaten pollutants are eaten by larger ones, contaminants accumulate and concentrate. Large

An outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated. The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org. Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abundant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience

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Choices Good for Us

To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly. If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future. “My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eating,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

Retail Ratings

Some retailers also provide details on their seafood sourcing. Whole Foods, for example, offers complete traceability of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores. Their fish, wildcaught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter. Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earth’s water resources viable. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

SUPERB SEAFOOD According to Seafood Watch and the Harvard School of Public Health, the Super “Green” list includes seafood with low levels of mercury (below 216 parts per billion [ppb]) and at least 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

The Best in July 2013

n Atlantic mackerel (purse seine, U.S. and Canada) n Freshwater Coho salmon (tank system farms, U.S.) n Pacific sardines (wild-caught) n Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska) n Salmon, canned (wild-caught, Alaska) The “honorable mention” list includes seafood that contains moderate amounts of mercury and between 100 and 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3s. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

More Healthy Choices

n Albacore tuna (troll- or pole-caught, U.S. or British Columbia) n Sablefish/black cod (Alaska, Canadian Pacific)

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*COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE Greenbrier Farms 766 Hester Store Rd. 864-855-9782 • Easley GreenbrierFarms.com (Grass-fed meat, produce, special events)

Mini Miracles Farm 708 Old Rutherford Rd. 864-438-7147 • Taylors MiniMiraclesFarmSC.com (Organic, produce, meat, eggs)

FARMS AND FARM TOURS Arrowhead Acres 37 Bates Bridge Rd. 864-836-8418 • Travelers Rest (No chemicals/no sprays, blueberries)

Belue Farms 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com

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Happy Cow Creamery 330 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com

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Cures in the Kitchen Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis by Judith Fertig

n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a wholesystem approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases? In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets. The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists. This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the

knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity?

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Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Runner’s Hi Women and Social Media Revolutionize the Sport by Debra Melani

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competition and personal bests, these runners are focusing on social bonding and overall well-being, likely boosting their fitness success. Two main factors are fueling what’s shaping up as a new running boom: women and social media. “The

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Boosts Bonding

These trends could indicate America’s collective progress toward fitness as studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation. “I think running adherence strengthens when there is accountability and social support,” remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in Sport & Exercise Psychology Review that backs his notion. For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. “If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,” explains Chertok, who is also a spokesman for the American College of Sports Medicine. “Just through social connectedness alone, you’ll gain boosted performance and mood.” As a finisher of two Tough Mudders (an intense obstacle course chal-

lenge), Chertok can personally testify to the benefits of camaraderie. “It’s just like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.” Simply joining a recreational running group—also increasingly popular and often social media-driven—can bolster success. “When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,” Chertok remarks. “You’ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesn’t want to let members down.”

Brings Balance

Mixing things up can also improve running performance and decrease risks of injury, enhancing long-term staying power. One study found that eight weeks of simple strength-training exercises by conditioned runners boosted their running performances over their conditioned, but non-strength-training peers, as noted in the Health & Fitness Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

As for injury prevention, everybody, regardless of sport, needs to cross-train, advises Mindy Caplan, a wellness coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “In any sport that you engage in, you end up working certain muscles the same way all the time. Then those tighter muscles start to pull on the joints and without stretching, you end up with problems.” Moving the body in different ways helps, and working on stretching and flexibility can elongate muscles and protect tendons and joints. “The new runner of this second running boom has much more information about training, health and fitness, and injury prevention,” says Lamppa, who occasionally cross-trains by biking and includes some yoga-related stretching as part of his regular routine. “You have to have balance in your running as in your life. If you can get to that point, you will get a very positive response from your body and mind.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 Like the Lilies – 10:30am-noon. Can one really live life being anxiety-free, trusting, and be without stress? Learn how to cultivate this for yourself. Love Offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114. Community HU Sing – 11-11:30am. HU is a chant that opens one’s heart to the ever present reality of God. Free. Eckankar, American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd., Greenville. 627-0470. Beth@ eck-sc.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 doTerra Essential Oils Class – 10am. Join us for a class to learn how to use doTerra essential oils for aromatherapy and health. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 20, Greenville (Next to Fresh Market). 242-4856.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 The Nitty Gritty – 10:30am-noon. Learn the three practices that you can do daily that will bring forth tremendous positive change in your life and deepen your sense of well-being. Love Offering appreci-

ated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton. 646-6114.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Love your Heart – 10-11am. Tue, 8/12 and 8/26. Enjoy a guided mediation for relaxation and what YOU can do to keep a Healthy Heart. RSVP. $8 per class. Herbal Thyme, 404 N Pleasentburg Dr., Greenville. 354-5252.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Back to School Luau – 10am-2pm. Fun activities, games, and food for kids of all ages. Learn backpack safety. Free chiropractic exams for children. Existing pediatric patients will receive a free adjustment. Register by 8/15. School supply donation requested; school with the most attendees wins supplies. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer (Across from Riverside High). 848-0640. If You Don’t Do It, Who Will? – 11am-noon. Sat, 8/16 and 8/30. Understanding why you need to be first in life and how to accomplish this. RSVP. $8 per class. Herbal Thyme, 404 N Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 354 -5252.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 The Soul of Abundance – 10:30am-noon. Your beliefs are driving everything you think, everything you feel, and everything you do. Learn how to come into harmony with the goodness you desire. Love Offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114. Community HU Sing – 11-11:30am. HU is a chant that opens one’s heart to the ever present reality of God. Free. Eckankar, American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd., Greenville. 627-0470. Beth@eck-sc.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 doTerra Essential Oils Class – 7pm. Join us for a class to learn how to use doTerra essential oils for aromatherapy and health. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 20, Greenville (Next to Fresh Market). 242-4856.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Papa John’s Mutt Strut – 9am. A 2 mile run with or without your dog. Benefiting the Greenville Humane Society. Visit Garner’s booth in the vendor village after the race for games and prizes. $25 if you register before 8/20. Sponsored by Papa John’s and Garner’s

Natural Life. Greenville Tech/Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville. Register at GHSMuttStrut.com. Cancer Crackdown: Fighting Together Poker Run – 10:30am-7pm. Poker Run 10:30am-4:30pm, Event 2-7pm. Help raise money for a local, natural/ integrative cancer charity. Music, drawings, prizes, auction, dunk tank, Fighter VIP tent and live music from Double Shot. Free Event. Poker Run Participants: $25 registration, $10/extra hand. Riders leave from Harley Davidson, 30 Chrome Dr., Greenville. Event is at Chief’s Wings and Firewater, 723 Congaree Rd., Greenville. CancerCrackdown.org/events/pokerrun Cloth Diapering Class – noon. Cloth diapers are better for your baby, the environment and your wallet. Eliminate the confusing choices of diaper brands and materials by coming to this class. We have a lot of cloth diaper varieties to sample and take the hassle and guesswork out of cloth diapering. Free. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 “Manifestation: To Be or Not to Be” – 10:30am3pm. Learn the keys to demonstrate your power and purpose. A transformational coach and sought-after speaker will share the secrets of manifestation in this powerful workshop. Love offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 One in Spirit – 10:30am-noon. Do you feel stuck in your life? Learn who and what is the gatekeeper that seems to keep you in bondage and why. Love offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

planahead SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 “Our Birth” Natural Childbirth Classes – 9:30am3pm. For families planning an unmedicated birth or wish to delay medications and avoid unnecessary interventions. We teach pain relief, comfort measures, labor positions, breathing, and show a few birth videos. Taught by owner and Licensed Midwife. $100. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010. Fall for Christmas Art & Craft Fair – 10am-6pm. Join us for a day filled with a variety of arts and crafts vendors and raffles. Free admission. Food/drinks available for purchase. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. Cloth Diapering Class – 4pm. Cloth diapers are better for your baby, the environment and your wallet. Eliminate the confusing choices of diaper brands and materials by coming to this class. We have a lot of cloth diaper varieties to sample and take the hassle and guesswork out of cloth diapering. Free. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010.

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stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 281-1505.

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Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.

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baby is born. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882, or 908-0138.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd., next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114.

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.

Healing Circle – 6-7:30pm. Dedicated to the principals of healing, prayer, spiritual growth and meditation. Free. Oma’s Healing Garden, 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A, Greenville. 354-4505.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om. Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. $20. First Class Free. Pkgs available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 281-1505, or 901-3776. All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882, or 404-798-3442. How to Stay Young the First 100 Years! – 10am and 5:30pm. The most common cause of functional disability is “spinal disorder.” This class will teach you how to avoid and prevent spinal disorder so you can enjoy your extended life! Attend this 30-minute class and get your first exam for $25, a $150 value. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer ( Across from Riverside High). 848-0640. “Full-on” Yoga – 10:45am-noon. Steady ﬂow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved.$10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 281-1505.

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. MeaningSight™: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit – 6:15-7:45pm. Establish a life vision and experience activities that will help you thrive and bring deep meaning and a self-defined spirituality into your life. $10/session. Life Coaching Institute, 37 Villa Road, Ste. 440, Greenville. 282-8989. All Levels Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. All Levels Yoganize® – 7pm. Unique combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and specialized toning exercises to invigorate the mind, body and spirit. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer. 244-6478.

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Chair Yoga – 4-5pm. Yoga with a chair assist, great for seniors, post-surgery and people with chronic pain/injury. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Take your yoga off the ground and experience familiar poses in a new way. $18 per class. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523.

wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om. Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class – 8:30-9:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. All Levels Yoga – 11am. See Tuesday 11am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling – 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St., Simpsonville. 963-2882. “Row-ga!” Fitness – 11am-noon. See Tuesday 11am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om.

All Levels Yoga – 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 7:30am, 9:15am, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Intermediate/ Advanced – 9 and 10:30am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. $7 per class. St. Francis Millennium Campus, (near ICAR campus), Greenville. Call to register, 675-4656.

Veggie Delights – 3-5pm. Each week a new vegetarian recipe to try. Easy and delicious. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 335-2300.

All Levels Yoga – 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882, or 908-0138.

Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class – 12:151:15pm, 6:30-8pm. Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. Free. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882, or 908-0138.

All Levels Yoganize® – 6am, 9:15am. See Monday 7pm listing. Yoga East.

Yoga Therapy Class – 11am-noon. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882, or 908-0138.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the

Essential Oils Classes – noon-1pm. New oils presented each week. Free. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St., Greenville. Space is limited; must register, 233-4811.

“Row-ga!” Fitness – 11am-noon. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and

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thursday All Levels Yoganize® – 6am. See Monday 7pm listing. Yoga East. Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 7:30am, 9:15am, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. All Levels Yoga – 9-10am. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Balanced Life Yoga – 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, flexibility and stamina through yoga. $7/ class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium Campus, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr., Ste. 200, Greenville. 675-4656.

Senior Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd. at 699 Butler Rd., Mauldin. 419-4204. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Beginners – 10:30 and 11:45am. See Tuesday 9am listing. St. Francis Millennium Campus, (near ICAR campus). All Levels Yoga – 11am. Class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. “Row-ga!” Fitness – 11am-noon. See Tuesday 11am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Family Dinner Night – 4-8pm. One adult spends $5 in the café and up to six kids eat free. Kids fill out their own healthy menu. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd., Greenville. 527-4220. Yoga for Every Body – 5:45-7pm. Yoga class that is welcoming to all body shapes, sizes and fitness levels. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523. All Levels Yoga – 6:30-8pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

friday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am and 9:15am. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Vinyasa Flow Class – 11am. Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 3542882. Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

saturday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 7:00am, 8:15am and 9:30am. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Qigong in the Park – 9:15-10:15am. Open to anyone interested in Supreme Science Qigong. With a certified SSQ Level 3 instructor, stand steady and practice, grounded to the Earth, and open your respiratory, circulatory and physical body systems. Improve digestion. Relax. Free. Laura Caylor, Legacy Park, 336 Rocky Slope Rd., Greenville - Verdae Community. 901-3776. “Full-on” Yoga – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

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We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 53.

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we carry Red Claycolon Soaps and doTERRA essential oils. Angela…and Toplovich, certified (regular and compounded). W e B i l l yoffers o u r i ndetox s u r a sern c e s o y o u d o n ’ t h a v e t o ! We specialize in customhydrotherapist, vices 2531 that include ionic Woodruff Rd.,footbath, Simpsonville izing your dermatologic, (Five Forks (Bio Promenade) www.GreenHillRx.com hormone replacement, pethermotherapy Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic diatric, pain, veterinarian load! See ad, page 8. medications and more. Established family owned business since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look forward to serving you!

ENHANCED LIVING CHIROPRACTIC Nina Kennedy, DC 140 Sage Creek Way 864-848-0640 • Greer EnhancedLivingChiro.com

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117 Fairview Pointe Dr. 864-757-1269 • Simpsonville Internal-Fitness.net

Phyllis is certified by I-ACT and has been assisting clients for over 9 yrs. The center uses the open system of colon hydrotherapy. Other services include ion foot detox, and infrared sauna. $59.99 colon cleanse with a 10 min. body vibration session when you mention this ad. New clients only. See ad, page 11.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS Pam Bramlett, R.Ph. 115 Pelham Rd, Ste. 12 864-558-0507 • Greenville MyCompoundingSolutions.com

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The best medical solutions often arise from compounding. We specialize in building a relationship with you to provide the best possible solution for your individual needs. Bio-identical hormones and women’s health is our specialty.

SKRIP SHOPPE

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer SkripShoppePharmacy.com

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, vitamins and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 52.

DAIRY PRODUCTS HAPPY COW CREAMERY

332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com

We are a unique on-thefarm milk bottling operation offering high-quality fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed dairy cows. Whole Milk, Chocolate Milk, Cultured Buttermilk, and Strawberry Milk are just a few of the dairy products offered at the on-site-store. See ad, page 35.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way 864-879-6494 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 18.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-879-6494 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

PALMETTO PERIODONTICS Dr. William Bohlen 1130 E. Butler Rd. 864-987-9700 • Greenville PalmettoPerio.com

We can meet your total needs from treatment to recovery. We honestly and respectfully educate you, so that together, we can reach your optimal oral health. We offer exceptional service in a clean and modern facility. In our warm and calming environment, your comfort and care are our priority. See ad, page 41.

EYE NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GreenvilleFM.com

A holistic vision program that successfully treats eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and more. This program is considered the standard in alternative therapies for the eye. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GreenvilleFM.com

We identify the causes of disease rather than treating the symptoms and teach patients about the core principles of health maintenance and prevention. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

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

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville

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Imagine a farmers market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eatin café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HERBALIST HERBAL THYME

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359 • Greer

Regis Famawi MH, RM 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-354-5252 • Greenville

Understand how vitamin and herbal supplements can be taken with pharmaceuticals SAFELY. Reiki instruction, Reiki Attunements and Energetic Therapy available. Located at Qi Works Studio.

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

LAWN MAINTENANCE OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 44.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

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

Earth Fare The Healthy Supermarket

Creative Health & Herbal Nutrition 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811 • Greenville

Offering a variety of modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Massage and Aromatherapy to best approach your particular massage need. Reduce pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and increase the benefits of relaxation. Aids in detoxification. Relax and replenish your body, mind and spirit! See ad, page 25.

RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 106 Memorial Dr. 864-634-3019 • Greer June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB. Located within Acupuncture of Greer. See ad, page 41.

MEDIATION

NATURALAWN OF AMERICA® 293 Lakewood Dr.

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Families and their pets deserve a safe and beautiful place to play, free of THE LEADER IN ORGANIC-BASED LAWN CARE harmful chemicals. From waterways to residential lawns, we create a safer environment for those who enjoy the outdoors! Innovation of our product lines and system practices helps set us apart from the rest of the industry. See ad, page 32.

Mediation allows for a custom-designed divorce settlement that reduces stress, lowers costs, and manages conflict constructively. Joy Bennett, MSW, LISW-CP, is an experienced Supreme Court-approved mediator. She is highly skilled in visitation plans, property settlement, alimony, child support, and debt allocation. See ad, page 27.

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MASSAGE/BODYWORK GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

1901 Laurens Rd. 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Suffer from pain? Massage is a proven treatment to help reduce the effects of chronic pain, such as low-back pain. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 13.

3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220 • Greenville EarthFare.com

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

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NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS GREENVILLE JERKY AND VINE 36 S. Main St. 864-982-5802 • Greenville JerkyandVine.com

Healthy choice in high protein, low fat, energy-filled snacks. Organic, sugar free, low sodium, grass-fed beef, free-range turkey, and more. Also jerky for pets. Open 7 days a week; downtown. See ad, page 35.

Happy Cow CreaMery 332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com

We offer high-quality fresh milk directly from our own grassfed dairy cows, freerange eggs and a variety of local produce at our farm. See ad, page 35.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING jonI DurHaM, CnC

Creative Health & Herbal Nutrition 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811 • Greenville

Joni knows that what you eat determines how you feel. Let Joni teach you how to push the reset button on your health with proper nutrition for yourself and your family. Nutrition consultations include face, tongue, nail and eye analysis to help you reach your health goals and live your most vibrant life! See ad, page 25.

PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS new Day pHysICal tHerapy David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936 • Greer NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com

Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. Alternative approaches include CranioSacral, Myofascial, Vestibular and Visceral Manipulation, drawing on the body’s self-healing properties. See ad, page 44.

serenIty reHaB & wellness Center, llC 3795 E. North St., Ste. 14 864-292-0011 • Greenville SerenityRehabWellness.com

Don’t let pain, decreased mobility, and balance issues stop you from enjoying life. Let us help you get back to living, not just surviving. See ad, page 25.

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The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville 1033EarthFM.com

Listen to Love & Hudson in the morning at Earth FM 103.3, The Greatest Hits on Earth. See ad, page 22.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH oMa’s HealInG GarDen wellness Center

Oma Sims 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A 864-354-4505 • Greenville OmasLifeEssentials.com

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Oma is a renowned spiritual healer, intuitive and empath. She is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) practitioner. Over 25 years’ experience. Classes available. See ad, page 10.

SKIN CARE orGanIC tan / jojoBa 477 Haywood Rd., Ste. G 864-404-5170 • Greenville OrganicTanSC.com

We provide a natural tanning alternative that is paraben & gluten free with Eco-Certified DHA. We also offer organic facials using Australian based jojoba skin care products. Jojoba is naturally hypoallergenic and contains powerful antioxidants to retard the aging process. See ad, page 25.

SPIRITUAL CENTER unIty Center oF CleMson/anDerson 304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 6.

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Dr. Lealand Fagan Michelle Fagan, CCT 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045 • Landrum

Thermography is an FDA approved, non-invasive breast screening with no radiation and no breast compression! It can help to detect very early physiological changes in your body. See ad, page 36.

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

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 54.

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WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER CoMplete HealInG anD wellness

Drs. Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020 • Williamston CompleteHealing.net

Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, p h y s i o t h e r a p y, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss, and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 26.

WOMEN’S HEALTH BalanCeD solutIons 420 The Parkway, Ste. J The Village at Thornblade 864-662-7657 • Greer BalancedAgain.com

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

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Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 26.

GreenvIlle FunCtIonal MeDICIne 301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GreenvilleFM.com

101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss. Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels. We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 10.

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Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882 • Greenville ItsYogaStudio.com

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 11.

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