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feel good • live simply • laugh more

Conscious Parenting

Tips for Raising Confident, Happy Kids

The Vaccine

PUSH

Mandatory Laws vs.

Personal Choice

It’s All in Our Mind

Joe Dispenza on How to Heal Through Thought

The Oneness Blessing A Call to Awakening

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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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PRESENTS

ALIVE INSIDE

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18 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING

Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

by Meredith Montgomery

22 THE VACCINE PUSH 18 Mandatory Laws vs.

Personal Choice

by Linda Sechrist

24 KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

by Judith Fertig

28 GREEN ARTS Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

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by Avery Mack

34 THE ONENESS

BLESSING

A Call to Awakening

By Carolyn Huff

38 JOE DISPENZA

ON THE POWER OF THOUGHT ALONE TO HEAL

by Kathleen Barnes

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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Barbara Bolduc Contributing Editors Barbara Bolduc - Jeanette Watkins Advertising Janet Krinke Film Screenings Director Jeanette Watkins 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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ave you ever been in total wonder at the twists and turns life takes? Was there a time in your life when you had difficulty seeing a brighter future on the horizon? When you thought all the adventures and excitement life offered were behind you? I was in that place a few short years ago.

My husband had died after a long period of chronic and debilitating illnesses. I was pretty sure my chance of experiencing a satisfying and loving relationship in the future was about the same as winning the lottery.

Then life handed me a wild card. I met a great guy who was sincere, funny, affectionate—and unattached!

My life changed overnight and I found myself engaged in a romance that was new and exciting. There were deep conversations, joking, sharing life stories, and meeting one another’s family and friends. The dreams I had put away of traveling abroad and experiencing new cultures and people became real. As time went by a serious relationship began to unfold.

Other unexpected events happened. I moved to Anderson. After being a loyal reader for many years, I changed hats and became a Natural Awakenings publisher. It was a steep learning curve and took a lot of time, energy and attention but my new life partner understood, supported me, and even took an active role as distribution manager.

And finally, I guess what you might call a fairy tale ending took place. Wayne and I got married. Yes, just two weeks ago we were married in our favorite city, Savannah. It was a beautiful ceremony that just the two of us shared. It was also a blessing that I never could have anticipated or believed would happen.

I am living proof that the universe is full of unexpected joy and wonder.

A cosmic energy is available to tap into that can alter the course of our lives and bring gifts we can’t begin to imagine. In this issue two articles address this amazing potential: “The Oneness Blessing,” on page 34— a phenomenon that is sweeping the country and Joe Dispenza’s account of his own life changing experience in “The Power of Thought Alone to Heal” on page 38. We are all beings of love and light, co-creating with a higher source. Beautiful blessings for each of us are just waiting to manifest.

Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc, Publisher

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newsbriefs Garner’s Natural Life Sponsors 4th Annual Mutt Strut

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arner’s Natural Life is joining Papa John’s this summer in its 4th Annual Mutt Strut, a 2 mile run/walk for both two- and four-legged friends. The proceeds will benefit the Greenville Humane Society, which is one of the largest nokill shelters in the Southeast. This event will lead competitors 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 Natural Life will be located in the Mutt Market as a sponsor after the race with games, raffles, doggy treats and more. At the store, Garner’s is featuring Healthforce Nutritionals Green Mush, the highestquality superfood and the ultimate nutritional support for your animal friends.

The event will get moving on Saturday, August 22nd at 8:30 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.

Hub City Co-op Hires General Manager

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he Hub City Co-op Board of Directors is happy to announce the hiring of an experienced General Manager (GM). Garland McQueen has over 30 years of professional experience in the grocery industry, including managerial experience in traditional, natural foods, and cooperative grocery stores. McQueen originally hails from Seneca, SC, and says, “I have worked all over the U.S. and now have an opportunity to work with the first co-op in my home state. I feel like I have traveled full circle.” McQueen has worked in co-ops in New York, Colorado and Minnesota, among others.

Hub City Co-op is planning “Meet the GM” events in the coming months.

Garland McQueen The Hub City Co-op is the first cooperative consumer grocery in South Carolina and is located in downtown Spartanburg. The store will be opening in early 2016. The fee to join and become an owner is $150 payable all at once or in three payments of $50 each.

For more information, call 864-256-0695, email Hub City Co-op at hubcitycooperative@yahoo.com or visit HubCityCoop.org. The store will be located at 176 N. Liberty St., Spartanburg.

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Belue Farms Store Announces New Name

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elue Farms, located at 3769 Parris Bridge Road in Boiling Springs, announces a new name and logo for its farm store: Belue Farms Natural Foods Market. In addition to fresh produce and grass-fed Angus beef raised on its namesake farm, Belue Farms Natural Foods Market stocks healthy and organic products from more than 20 local farmers in one store. This includes pastured meats, raw honey, nut butters, free-range eggs, cultures, raw milk, grass-fed dairy products, grains, breads, cruelty-free items, Southern specialties, and a variety of gluten-free baked goods, flours, crackers and chips.

Customers can also order products and peach gift boxes online.

“Boiling Springs has been home to our farm for 50 years and our store since 2001,” explains co-owner Harriett Belue. “However, many people don’t realize we’re open year-round and carry much more than produce. Our new name and logo underscore our commitment to being the best choice for natural foods in Spartanburg County and surrounding areas. We’re firm believers in eating local, so we make it easy for people to find healthy products they love in one convenient location.”

Belue Farms Natural Foods Market is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or online shopping, visit BelueFarms.com. See ad, pg. 29.

Radiothon Benefitting GHS Children’s Hospital

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aising money that makes a difference for sick and injured children in our community is a precious gift. Greenhill Compounding Pharmacy cares about this cause and on August 27 and 28 they’ll be the Presenting Sponsor for GHS August 27 & 28 Children’s Hospital’s 2015 Radiothon. Pharmacist Tommy Martincic says, “As a pharmacist, I am very aware of the needs of pediatric patients.

Funding raised each year at this event really impacts their overall care, and that is why I am blessed to be a part of this year’s Radiothon.”

All proceeds stay local and fund things like cancer research, learning tools, sleeper chairs in patient rooms for parents and camp scholarships for children with cancer and blood disorders.

ESPN Upstate, B93.7, 93.3 The Plant, WORD 106.3, Magic 98.9, and Classic Rock 101.1 will all be participating broadcasters for the event. To contribute or volunteer, visit GhsChildrens.org/Radiothon.php, or contact Burgess Rodgers via phone at 864-238-4414 or via email at brodgers2@ghs.org.

Greenhill Pharmacy is located at 2531 Woodruff Rd., Five Forks Promenade, Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-520-1550 or visit GreenHillRx.com.

See ad, page 37.

Chocolate Lovers Have a Reason to Rejoice

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Screamin’ Good Bakery is not a retail shop; you can meet owner and baker, Rise Myers, either on a Saturday at the Downtown Greenville Farmers Market, or by calling or texting her at 864-360-5719. Visit their website at ScreaminGood.com.

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creamin’ Good Bakery has a new and improved recipe for gluten-free chocolate fudge cupcakes. They are delicious little melt-in-your-mouth sensations that are as moist as non-gluten-free cupcakes. Many customers think they are even better, and their beautiful, colorful frostings are made with whole foods, without any preservatives or artificial coloring. Frostings include chocolate, lemon, orange, strawberry, vanilla, and even blueberry. The best part is Screamin’ Good Bakery can provide large orders for events.

When customers want to serve a gluten-free dessert at their next party, they can order a platter of eye-pleasing cupcakes that every guest will enjoy eating.

As always, all of Screamin’ Good’s baked goods and sausage biscuits are gluten-free without the cardboard taste.

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.

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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation

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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world.

The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.”

The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers.

Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.

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Glyphosate Self-Testing Now Available

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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk.

“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins.

“Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.

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Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health

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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health.

The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months.

Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract).

This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

Produce Produces Heftier Newborns

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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.

After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy.

Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

Happy Couples Sleep Closer Together

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esearchers from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire conducted a study that measured the relative relationship satisfaction between couples and their sleeping proximity. More than 1,000 people were surveyed for the study.

The researchers found that 55 percent of couples that typically faced each other but did not touch while sleeping were satisfied with their relationship. Of those that slept back-to-back but didn’t touch, 74 percent were satisfied with their relationship and those that slept in the same direction, but didn’t touch, had a 76 percent satisfaction rate. Even better, 94 percent of those that touched while sleeping, regardless of their relative positions, reported being satisfied.

The closer the couples slept, the happier their relationships were reported to be.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans.

“Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.”

In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.

Crayon Kicks

Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults.

Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

“So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.

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ecotip Trendy Transit

More Americans Hop on Buses and Trains

Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard. ~Harvey Milk

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More people today are embracing the many benefits of commuting by public transit. Beyond the good feelings of reducing their carbon footprint and avoiding the stress of traffic, they are meeting and conversing with fellow passengers, reading, working via mobile devices or simply relaxing.

Total U.S. mass transit trips topped 2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014, a 1.8 percent rise from the same period in 2013, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

This represents “a dramatic change in public opinion as more people are demanding public transportation services,” according to President and CEO Michael Melaniphy.

Many communities are responding by improving the operations and scope of their mass transit systems. Oklahoma City’s bus and metro system was acquired

by Embark (EmbarkOK.com) in 2013. In April 2014, it launched the first phase of changes, including increased frequency of bus routes to reduce both passenger waiting and travel times. Since then, ridership has increased 8 percent. Beginning last January, two crosstown bus routes began operating until midnight.

For Andre Small, late-night service means he can ride to and from his home and the restaurant where he works. “I would take the afternoon bus to work, but then have to walk four miles home when my shift ended at 11 p.m.,” says Small.

“Carrying my tips in cash late at night didn’t feel safe. Bus service until midnight is a lifesaver.”

Bus ridership in Indianapolis reached a 23-year peak last year, totaling nearly 10.3 million passenger trips, and a new downtown transportation center is expected to open this year. IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo.net), plans to offer the nation’s largest electric bus fleet, rolling out the first vehicles by fall, with a fleet of 21 by year’s end.

Capitol Metro launched two special MetroRapid bus routes in Austin, Texas, in 2014, and new bus and rail transportation centers opened last year in Denver and Anaheim, California. New streetcar projects are underway in Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, Tucson and Washington, D.C.

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pstate Natural Awakenings is presenting the award-winning documentary, Alive Inside, for free at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 20 at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre in downtown Greenville. Reservations are required. This stirring documentary is the winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award. Alive Inside follows social worker Dan Cohen, the man behind the non-profit organization Music & Memory, as he uses music from Alzheimer’s patients’ pasts in an attempt to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self within each person.

Alive Inside is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.

Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain) and musician

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Bobby McFerrin (Don’t Worry, Be Happy).

Cohen’s nonprofit organization Music & Memory was formed with a simple mission. Someday, if Cohen ended up in a nursing home, he wanted to be able to listen to his favorite 60s music. Cohen had heard a recent news report about how iPods have grown so popular. Why not bring used iPods as well as new ones into nursing homes to provide personalized music for residents?

When Cohen had his brainstorm in 2006, he discovered that none of the 16,000 long-term care facilities in the U.S. used iPods for their residents. Drawing on his background in leveraging technology to benefit those who would otherwise have no access, he volunteered at a local nursing home in Greater New York, creating personalized playlists for residents. The program was a hit with residents, staff and families and became the prototype for a bigger effort.

In 2008, Cohen brought 200 iPods to residents of four New York long-term care facilities and tested the program on a larger scale. Successful outcomes spurred the creation of Music & Memory as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2010. Since then, Music & Memory has implemented iPod personalized music programs in hundreds of care facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada. A 2011 matching grant outreach effort provided digital music players, headphones, music, training and support to qualifying facilities.

Music & Memory’s Certification Program has spread to long-term care facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada and is gaining momentum in Europe and Australia. Its personalized music system has provided therapeutic benefits for thousands of residents, clients and staff. Two South Carolina residential care facilities are Music & Memory certified facilities: • Presbyterian Communities of SC/Foothills, Easley • White Oak of Newberry, Newberry Donations to purchase iPods for distribution to residents in certified facilities can be made at the Music & Memory website, MusicandMemory.org. The organization also invites donations of gently used and new iPods. The Peace Center invites the public to donate their used iPods at the box office to help support Music & Memory.

Alive Inside is the second documentary film sponsored by Upstate Natural Awakenings as part of its quarterly film series. The first screening, based on author Louise Hay’s bestselling book You Can Heal Your Life, was held on April 23 at Zen Greenville. A third film, Trace Amounts: Autism, Mercury and the Hidden Truth, explores the controversial subject of the mercury-based preservative Thimerosal present in certain vaccines. The film screening will take place on October 27 at the Camelot Theatre, 48 E. Antrim Drive in Greenville.

For more information about the Alive Inside film screening, see ad, page 17 or visit PeaceCenter.org. To learn more about Music & Memory, visit MusicandMemory.org.

AUGUST 20 | 7 PM | FREE Alive Inside follows Dan Cohen, the man behind the nonprofit organization Music & Memory as he uses music from Alzheimer’s patients’ pasts in an attempt to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self within each person.

Donate your old iPod at our Box Office to help support Music & Memory. sponsored by

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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

tion with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.”

Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin Establishing Values emphasizes finding ways to identify Shelly Lefkoe, co-author My dad always told me with their interests. “I of Chicken Soup for the love cars, and my dad Soul: Guide to Effective it was my school, my used to invite me on test Parenting, believes that drives when I was a kid. children learn what we choice, my grades, my Both of my parents took model as important valtime to connect with ues. She tells her daughlife. It made me want to me, which had a huge ters they should treat her impact on our relationwith dignity and respect ship.” take responsibility. not because she’s their Christine Carter, mother, “but because Ph.D., a sociologist ~Casey Martin that’s how you treat with the University people“ and that’s how I treat them. of California Greater Good Science

Minneapolis college student Casey Center, recognizes the importance of Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in talking explicitly about values. When presenting Calm Parenting workshops we see kids doing something we value, for parents, teachers and students ask them how it made them feel, she around the country. In growing up, he’s advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know seen firsthand, “If you have a connecthat their parents value character over

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grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in

raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says.

Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.”

Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow. “Test a child’s ability to handle more freedom by providing the opportunity to prove that they can. If they succeed, it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows them to see for themselves that they’re not ready yet.”

Disciplined Communication

The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. Fostering connection and confidence entails preventing children from forming negative beliefs while keeping them safe.

Lefkoe suggests focusing on what serves the child’s highest good in that moment. “Get to the source of problems instead of talking about your expectations not being met, which is irrelevant,” says Lefkoe. “Guide them to learn to discern what works and what doesn’t. You want your child to thrive, instead of always trying to live up to others’ expectations.”

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

“Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved: ‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions? Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.”

As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

Navigating the Teen Years

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.”

“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen natural awakenings

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If you can’t explain something to a 5-year-old, you don’t really understand it; they make you think about what you know. ~Armin Brott years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important

to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman.

“They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting

point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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10 STEPS TO FAMILY HAPPINESS

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appier kids are more likely to become successful, accomplished adults. Looking at the science can show what works in raising naturally healthy, happy kids.

Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First. How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are.

Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future success than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation.

Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment.

Rig their Environment for Happiness.

Monitor a child’s surroundings so that the family’s deliberate happiness efforts have maximum effect.

Eat Dinner Together. This simple tradition helps mold better kids and makes them happier, too.

Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a senior fellow at the University of California. Learn more at ChristineCarter.com.

Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness.

Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others.

Praise effort, not natural ability.

Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach pre-teens to look on the bright side.

Raise their Emotional Intelligence. It’s a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and helping them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t.

Form Happiness Habits. Turn these happiness skills, plus the positive skills parents already have, into habits.

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The Vaccine Push Mandatory Laws vs. Personal Choice

by Linda Sechrist

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ront-page headlines Yet, “There is no Mandatory vaccines about questionable available evidence on research, corporate vaccines’ effectiveness pose the latest manipulations, purchased that is placebo-controlled, politicians, medical coverplus the health effects of affront to ups and whistleblower revaccines in combination ports have left Americans citizens’ right to informed have never been studfeeling hoodwinked and ied, certainly not the 69 skeptical. According to a total doses of 16 types of self-government. new Pew Research Center vaccines given to chilstudy, the public doesn’t trust the indren starting 12 hours after birth through formation they’re fed on issues such as age 18,” says Sayer Ji, a member of the genetically engineered crops and now, National Health Federation board of mandatory vaccines. governors and founder of GreenMedInfo.

The current state of distrust of com. scientific statistics and their impact on

“Vaccine risks for anyone can range our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmak- from zero to 100 percent, depending ers attempting to build consensus for upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, uniform mandatory vaccination interenvironment, age and health at the time vention. The current rush to pass such of vaccination and the type and number legislation is largely due to 169 cases of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe of measles reported between January 4 Fisher, president and co-founder of the and April 17, encompassing 20 states nonprofit National Vaccine Information and the District of Columbia, all traced Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. to a traveler infected overseas that then

“Vaccines are not safe or effecvisited a California amusement park. tive for everyone because we’re not all

Common sense and independent the same and we don’t all respond the research counters the stance that would same way to pharmaceutical products,” rob individuals of their moral right to says Fisher. She notes that responses conscientious, philosophical and personto infectious diseases and the risk for al-belief exemption from being subjected complications can also vary, depending to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora upon similar factors. of published studies further identifies ge Among the most prominent warnnetic factors that could cause the develings on vaccine ingredients, concerned opment of adverse effects to vaccines. doctors, researchers and medical

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whistleblowers cite dangers of the toxin thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body.

Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation.

Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines.

“Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation.

There are thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher.

“At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial

Vaccines are not responsible for the eradication of diseases such as polio and smallpox. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control database problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines.

“Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless.

The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org.

Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com. See Upstate NA Film Screening ad page 36 for Trace Amounts—Autism, Mercury and The Hidden Truth.

What to Ask Before Vaccinating

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accines are pharmaceutical products that carry risks. The National Vaccine Information Center encourages parents to become fully informed about the potential risks and disease complications for their own children and pose these questions to one or more trusted healthcare professionals before making a decision. n Am I, or my child, sick right now? n Have I, or my child, had a bad reaction to a vaccination before? n Do I, or my child, have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological disorders, severe allergies or immune system problems? n Do I know the disease and vaccine risks for my child or myself? n Do I have full information about the vaccine’s side effects? n Do I know how to identify and report a vaccine reaction? n Will I have a written record, including the vaccine manufacturer’s name and lot number, for all vaccinations? n Am I convinced that I have the right to make an informed choice?

Visit nvic.org for information on recognizing vaccine-reaction symptoms.

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KID COOKERY

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted

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tomato soup with homemade croutons.

“I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

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the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class.

We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes.

“Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

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

Starter Recipes for Kids

Courtesy of TxKidsKitchen.com

ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.

Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings

4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours.

Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Raw Banana Ice Cream

aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth.

Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars

2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first.

Combine the wet and dry contents.

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Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.

Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Cheesy Lasagna Rolls Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface.

Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach.

Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed.

Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market

Yields: about 1 quart

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Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes.

Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.

Paints

GREEN ARTS Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

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reative energy is contagious,” says Kim Harris, co-owner of Yucandu, a hands-on craft studio in Webster Groves, Missouri. As one client crafter commented, “Art is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun.” It doubles the pleasure when we trust the nature of our supplies.

Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”.

User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

Papers

For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color.

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Markers and Crayons

Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts.

Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris.

“They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.”

Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option.

Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes.

Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients.

“I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.”

Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes.

“Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, nontoxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge.

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For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly.

Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.

More Materials

Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for

If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. unbleached, organic cotton canvas without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways.

Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the gluten-sensitive.

For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC.

In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount.

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Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.”

Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration

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projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines.

Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes.

Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so

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Benjamin recommends using a batterypowered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.

Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.”

Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beach-goers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.

Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguard-protected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones.

Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on.

Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand.

Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia.

Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic.

“Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.”

Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says.

Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones.

“Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease.

Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling.

“Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.”

While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.”

“The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.”

Yoga Resource Guide CLEMSON/PENDLETON “Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing, LLC 576-A Woodruff Rd. 864-281-1505 or 864-901-3776 GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com

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A Balanced Life Positive Psychology Counseling

The Glass is Half Full

by Barbara Bolduc

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aurie Boussom, a practicing coach/counselor of 20 years, is a woman who approaches life from a half-full perspective. “I am as happy as I can be doing what I do,” she said almost immediately. This sunny outlook is one of the reasons that she added positive psychology coaching to her extensive list of credentials. Boussom indicates, “Coaching is for people who are doing all right but want to do and be better.” Her website explains the difference between traditional and positive psychology for those of us not familiar with them.

“Traditional psychology asks ‘What’s wrong?’ The focus is problem-oriented. Counseling ends with reduction of troubling symptoms. Positive psychology coaching asks ‘What works?’ The focus is potential-oriented. Positive psychology coaching begins by exploring strengths, skills, talents and the quirky stuff that makes you uniquely you.”

The Whole Being Institute, where Boussom obtained her certificate in positive psychology, goes into further detail on its mission page: “To lead a full and fulfilling life, to enjoy a deep and lasting sense of well-being, it is necessary to take a person’s full nature into consideration—spiritually, physically, intellectually, relationally, and emotionally.

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individual and societal potential…We seek instead to honor the individual’s nature—the innate core.”

Boussom tells us, “I found that I’ve inherently used positive psychology throughout my professional life. I approach the change process using individual strengths.”

Boussom’s educational journey started after she realized that her 15-year business career “didn’t feed” her soul.

Her first foray into counseling came while volunteering at a suicide hotline and continued into a bachelor’s degree in psychology, then a master’s in clinical social work. She branched into life coaching almost a decade ago while researching positive psychology. However, her personal journey began much earlier.

As a child, Boussom experienced a lot of stress in her family, and as the oldest of three, she bore the brunt of the burden felt by the family. Her desire to cope with these complex feelings instigated an interest in psychology—and resulted in self-therapy, although she didn’t know it at the time. “I learned at a pretty early age that if I distracted myself with activity or changed the way I thought about something, my anxiety decreased.” Years later, she realized that she had been practicing many of the skills and strategies taught in cognitive therapy. Her studies gave her the opportunity to learn the science behind what she had been doing intuitively as a child.

After speaking with Boussom, it’s clear why she was drawn to positive psychology. “I love, love, love the folks I work with. They are courageous, willing and some of the finest people I have ever known.” And her joy in helping people doesn’t end with her practice. “I started The Kindness Project, a philanthropic group. Every month we pick a cause and do good deeds. We made and distributed backpacks for the homeless, created Easter baskets for kids with moms in rehab and are currently raising money and participating in a walk for research to end type I diabetes. Everyone in the group has a passionate cause; we use these as the basis for our monthly projects.”

Although the group is closed to new members, Boussom suggests that anyone who feels inspired can create their own kindness project. But for those interested in intentional living, she mentions that she will be starting a group course in September that will be based upon the tenets of positive psychology. It will be a six-week interactive course that will help people live their lives with intention.

“We are all vulnerable, quirky, magnificent humans.

Why not give our best and stay open to learning from others as well?” Words to live by.

A Balanced Life Positive Psychology Counseling is located at 107 E. Park Ave., Greenville. Boussom can be reached at 864-517-6118 or Laurie@ABalancedLife1.com. For more information on positive psychology, Boussom suggests the book Happier by Tal Ben Shahar and Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson. For more reading suggestions and other resources as well as more information on Boussom’s practice, go to her website at ABalancedLife1.com. See ad, page 33.

Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor and a contributing writer for Natural Awakenings.

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The Oneness Blessing A Call to Awakening

By Carolyn Huff

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hroughout history, all cultures and religions have developed special spiritual blessings that help individuals find faith, peace, or relieve suffering. The power of belief and of the human mind is truly endless, and through these blessings a person can achieve more than they had previously believed possible—whether they are looking for inner peace, to connect on a deeper level to those around them, or to attain success in their personal goals. The Oneness Blessing, also called a Deeksha, is one of those amazing blessings and is said to initiate a spiritual awakening resulting in intensifying levels of love, joy and awareness.

The Oneness Movement was founded by Sri Amma and Sri Bhagavan, a husband and wife team who founded the Jeevashram School in 1984. This facility, a boarding school with a strong spiritual mission, was the forerunner of the Oneness University, a sprawling campus that sits majestically at the foothills of the Vellikonda range on the eastern coast of South India where individuals can be trained as givers of the Oneness Blessing.

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our energy toward healing inner turmoil and viewing the world without the various obstacles imparted by our egos.

This awareness is akin to an Awakening, a return to the open state of the heart with which all human beings enter the world when they are born. The Deeksha was designed to help awaken the mind and help a person return to this natural state of being.

The traditional method of imparting the Deeksha is for the giver to place her hands on the front part of the recipient’s head for several moments. This allows the Giver to transmit a kind of spiritual energy. Some practitioners are powerful enough to transmit this energy remotely over a long distance.

Everyone experiences the Oneness Blessing differently. Many people experience feelings of bliss, or have memories brought to the surface that had previously been buried.

Those who receive the Oneness Blessing—and the number is said to be near 1.9 million—may go on to become trained as Blessing Givers themselves. Most who receive the blessing have stated that they feel at peace, regardless of how difficult or hectic their lives may be on the outside.

Experiencing the Oneness Blessing can be both exhausting and, adversely, energizing. So don’t be surprised if, after receiving a Oneness Blessing, you feel fatigued. This is a normal reaction. Others have been known to feel more energetic, ready to go forth and make change happen. This is also a normal reaction, so don’t be alarmed if you feel either of these reactions in the moments or days after receiving a blessing.

In order to give a Oneness Blessing, the giver must be formally trained and accepted by the disciples of Sri Amma Bhagavan at Oneness University. There, an initiate takes courses in the limitless possibility of the human mind, and the science of Oneness. In order to train others you must take training at the Oneness University in India. People travel from all over the world to receive this training, and to become certified as trainers of others. There are Oneness trainers in many states and by googling Oneness Blessing you are likely to uncover a variety of Blessing givers.

Diadra Price, a former Unity minister and teacher, received her training in Deeksha in India several years ago, and became qualified to transmit the Oneness Blessing to potential teachers who could then receive their certification through attendance at Diadra’s workshops in Boone, NC. The current Blessing givers at the Unity Church of Clemson/ Anderson have received training and certification in administering the Oneness Blessing. Currently Deeksha is being offered on the first Wednesday of every month at this Unity church.

Carolyn Huff is a Oneness Blessing giver at Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson. Diadra Price offers training at the Wings of Spirit workshops in Boone, North Carolina (wingsofspirit.com). The Oneness Blessing can be experienced locally at the Unity Center of Clemson Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Oneness Blessings are given on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm as part of the “Healing Light Service”. Learn more at UnityofClemsonAnderson.org or see the Upstate Natural Awakenings August 5th calendar. See ad, page 9.

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Unplug Your Family: Children Need Face Time More Than Screen Time

by Joy Bennet

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he explosion of technological possibilities has impacted parenting in both positive and negative ways.

Some positive impacts include instant access to health and safety information, ideas on discipline, and the ability to stay in touch with extended family and friends. Grandparents are thrilled, for instance, to be able to see photos and videos of their growing grandchildren posted on Facebook. Parents of infants can download apps to track sleep, breastfeeding logs and search online on how to handle particular behavioral issues

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or illnesses. These are great advances that improve lives and relationships.

There are, however, some areas where technology can have a detrimental effect on children and family relationships. Much of the harmful effect relates to two specific areas: 1) human attachment; and 2) development of problem-solving skills and creativity.

Human beings are social creatures, and babies are born with an instinctual need to attach to their caregivers. Those first attachments form the model for all future bonds and relationships Attachment bonding is a delicate dance between a baby and its caregivers.

Many more mothers are breastfeeding.

Research has found breastfeeding to facilitate bonding, thus enhancing cognitive development and future achievement. Attachment bonding is highly dependent on eye contact, facial expressions, and reading nonverbal cues.

Parents need to read their baby’s cues to understand their changing needs for contact, stimulation and rest.

Distractions with checking iPhone messages break the natural rhythm of the attachment dance, and both baby and parents lose learning opportunities.

With over ninety percent of our social communication being nonverbal, it is imperative that we learn all we can through these sustained face-to-face, eye-to-eye interactions. Even beyond infancy, children crave the feeling that their parents like them and enjoy spending time with them. One of the

best things parents can do to increase children’s self-esteem is to put aside phones and devices, and spend face-to-face time with their children without interruption.

The second area where technology can interfere with normal human development is in the development of problem-solving skills and creativity. Many video games or apps are rich with problem-solving challenges, and these can be quite educational—up to a point. However, games are not selfgenerated. The problems and tasks within the game are designed by the game, making the solutions look more like solving a puzzle than true creativity. For instance, a video game for young children may have the child lead a specific character through a castle, encountering enemies and obstacles, in order to find a treasure. There can be great graphics, music, and some interactive play.

But compare that to children playing outside in a “fort.” The children themselves make up the characters, decide how they will relate to one another, do their own construction of their play space, and decide on their own plot. The could end up playing “family” and practicing nurturing skills, or strategizing to defend their fort from neighboring marauders, or figuring out a way to dam up a stream or build walls out of twigs or grass clippings. When children play together and generate their own stories, one never knows where those stories will go and what themes they will have. That’s true creativity.

As an adult, I find technology to be a fabulous enhancement to my life in both business and personal relationships.

Technology has much to offer both children and adults. But it can’t replace sustained human interaction for developing attachment bonds, ability to read social cues, and true creativity.

Joy D. Bennett, LISW, specializes in children and family therapy. Visit her website at JoyBennett.org. See ad, page 36.

TIPS TO UNPLUG YOUR FAMILY 1. Make mealtimes “no technology” zones. Turn off TVs. No checking phones or devices at the table. This includes parents.

2. Set a technology-free “vacation” once a week. Set aside a weekend afternoon with no technology. You will notice more interaction as a family, more creative play, and more productivity.

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Joe Dispenza on The Power of Thought Alone to Heal

by Kathleen Barnes

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ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine.

Researcher and Chiropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the placebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened.

Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again.

He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place?

For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine.

Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that 38

I rarely experience any back pain.

How does your approach differ from mind over matter?

It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?

Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines.

Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated?

There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death.

In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed

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he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on.

I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?

Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change.

I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book.

As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

Connect with natural health books author Kathleen Barnes at KathleenBarnes.com.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Open to Receive – 10:30am-noon. This prosperity talk kicks off our “Week of Abundance.” Learn six easy steps to living a more abundant life. Discover the prosperity around you with Robin Volker transformation coach. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Your Wheel of Life - Recipe for Prosperity – Tuesday, 8/4 and Thursday, 8/6. 7-8pm. These two “Week of Abundance” workshops help you identify what is important to you and where you need pumping up.

Learn the prosperity recipe so simple, everyone can apply it. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Healing Light Service / Oneness Blessing – 7-8:30pm. 1st Wed every month. Group Healing Ceremony includes prayer, meditation, music, and chanting. Certified Blessing Givers will gift the Oneness Blessing to all who are interested in receiving this gentle experience of the Divine. Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Give and Grow – 10:30am-noon. Learn the deep meaning of having a giving consciousness as our “Week of Abundance” continues. Robin Volker, sought after speaker, shares the benefits of applying these principles in your life. Love offering appreci-

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Life After Death – 10-11am. Come and explore the continuity of life. All that lies ahead is already within you. Free book available for discussion. All are welcome. A HU Song will follow. Free. Eckankar, held at American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd., Greenville. 627-0470. beth@eck-sc.org

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Receive Free Hearing-Impaired Phone If Qualified – 11am-12:45pm. Under the Title IV Act of the Americans with Disabilities Act, every U.S. citizen with hearing loss is eligible for a free phone.

Internet with bundled service or internet with land line required. Free. Clear Captions, event held at Ray Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center, 203 Corn Rd., Greenville. 234-3488.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Peace Center Presents Alive Inside — 7pm.

This film follows Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he uses Alzheimer’s patients’ favorite music to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self within each person. Donate your old iPod at the Box Office to help support Music & Memory. Reservations required. FREE. Sponsored by Natural Awakenings Upstate SC. Presented by the Peace Center. The film will be shown at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. 467-3000. Details at PeaceCenter.org

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 4th Annual Mutt Strut – 8:30am. 2 mile run/ walk for 2 and 4-legged friends along Swamp Rabbit Trail & Greenville Tech. “Mutt Market” features live entertainment & vendors. Proceeds benefit Greenville Humane Society. Fee includes T-shirt. Children 6 & under: free/no T-shirt. Fees given are for online registration before 8/17. $25/ individual; $90/team under 6 members; $15 per member if over 6. Sponsored by Garner’s Natural Life & Papa John’s. Race starts at Greenville Tech’s Barton Campus, 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. For online registration and more info, go to GHSMuttStrut.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 The Power of a Blessing – 10:30am-noon. A blessing conferred upon another invokes God’s goodness to them. Join Phyllis Benfield in exploring how you can bless yourself and others with the blessings of God. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

Positive Psychology Group – 6-7:30pm. This is a 6 week course beginning on Sunday, 8/23. Learn and apply the scientific strategies and mindset that lead to optimal health and life satisfaction, in an enjoyable, collaborative environment. $300/6-weeks. A Balanced Life Positive Psychology, location TBD based on group size. For contact info, go to ABalancedLife1.com/positive-psychology-coaching

MONDAY, AUGUST 24 Earth Dialogue – Explore “Melting, Saving and Changing: When, Where and How Can We Reduce Greenhouse Gases.” Earth Dialogue is co-sponsored by several organizations including Upstate Forever, Foothills Sierra Club, Green Congregations and Upstate Natural Awakenings. Food & Drink for sale starting at 5pm. Questions: call Ellie Taylor at 654-1331.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Full Moon Guided Meditation – 7-8pm. Join us for a guided meditation calibrated to the Full Moon energies. Every month on Tuesdays before the Full Moon. Free. Greenville Natural Health, 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville. 370-1140. info@greenvillenaturalhealth.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 A Celebration of Music and Words – 10:30amnoon. Singer/songwriter Christopher Branch will be leading this event, which will feature local musicians, poets and spoken word artists in a time allowing us to experience life through songs and stories. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114.

Unity Meditations – 9:15-9:45am. Silent group meditation with beautiful background music. Free.

Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Sunday Services – 10 and 11:30am. People who swore off church love it here! Join Unity Church of Greenville for Sunday Services. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors.

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High School Teens Class – 11:30am. Youth school class for teens, ages 14-19. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

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 Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. Visit website for details.

Reserve your seat; first class is free. Get started on the most efficient, full-body plus cardio workout known to this area! $15. Discount packages available; no contracts. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 498-8608. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See what can transform from rowing to yoga, all in one studio! Mondays and Saturdays feature YOGA; Tues, Wed & Thurs offer the perfect blend of rowing AND yoga to give you all that you need. No need to sign up; just show up! $10. Discount packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville.

901-3776. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com 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.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. Not included in Gym Membership. First class free! $20/class; $200/month. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Group meets in Cleveland Park, Greenville.

Call George for details: 419-2386.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A gentle introduction to yoga for the absolute beginner. Class is suitable for all body shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels. Learn basic yoga postures and breathing; gain focus, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

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.

All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am; 6:30-8pm. Learn how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. In am, energize, stretch and rejuvenate mind and body; in pm, relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. Wed @ 11am is gentle yoga. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga!

Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

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.

Half-Price B12 Injections – 9-11:30am, 1:30-5PM. Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule during above hours. Regular $20/Mondays $10. Greenville Natural Health, 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville.

370-1140. info@greenvillenaturalhealth.com.

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Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. Free (Advertiser) 2 $15/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

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

Southern Om Hot Yoga.

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Long Holds, Slow Movement, Deep Yoga (LSD) – 10-11:15am. This alignment-based exploration uses weekly themes to deepen your understanding of poses and healthy body mechanics. Challenging and therapeutic class uses props and modifications to encourage personalizing your practice. $10 drop-in rate; discount packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444 -5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have.

Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission.

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

GreenvilleZoo.com All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

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.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 12:15pm and 6:30pm. Dynamic Flow Yoga–Tue, 12:15p; Wed, 8:30am, 6:30pm: Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. Vinyassa Flow Yoga–Tue, 6:30pm; Fri, 11am, 6:30pm; Sat, 11am: Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15/class; packages available. Fri, 6:30pm is donation-based; $5 min. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

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Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:15-6:15pm.

See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. Come and workout your small muscle groups for a lean body. $10/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. Get a great aerobic workout in a class that will repair, rebuild and rejuvenate your heart, muscles and bones. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

Meet the Doula – 7-8pm. 1st Tuesday of the month.

Doula Du Jour is the Upstate’s Premier Birth Assistant Service. Any Hospital, Any Time, because every pregnant mom needs a Doula. Free. Carolina WaterBirth, 915J South St., Simpsonville. 735-7270.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30pm. Yoga poses fully or partially supported by a large padded fabric swing as a prop. A uniquely fun, challenging class that brings a new perspective to yoga. Pre-registration is required. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523.

wednesday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 8:309:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling – 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.

All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Aerial Swing Yoga For Healthy Backs / Shoulders – 11:15am-12:30pm. Yoga classes using a large fabric swing as a prop. Poses are fully or partially supported by the swing. Decompression, range of motion and strength building focusing on spine & shoulders. $18 drop in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back).

444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. See Mon 6pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:15-6:15pm.

See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

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thursday All Levels Yoga – 9-10am; 11am-noon; 6:308:00pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga!

Studio.

Long Holds, Slow Movement, Deep Yoga (LSD) – 10-11:15am. See Tue 10am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. See Tuesday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. How to Pray Without Talking to God – 7-8pm.

Every Thursday from July 3-July 24. Book Group.

Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

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Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Saturday Strength & Tone Yoga Sculpt – 9am10am. Increase strength and confidence as you tone your body! This fiery, challenging class is designed to tone abs, arms, legs and butt! $10 drop in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon and 6:30pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing.

It’s Yoga! Studio.

Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 6pm. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Next Generation Unity (ages 21+30s) – 6pm.

Hang out at Local Cue on Haywood Rd. every 3rd Friday of the month. Food and beverages can be purchased. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, Local Cue, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7, Greenville.

292-6499.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 9:30am. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Tai Chi Classes – 10-11am. Class is designed to promote flexibility, balance, lower blood pressure and balance bloods sugar. Also helps with various other ailments. $15/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga!

Studio.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer

HONG ZHANG, L.AC.

111 Doctors Dr. 864-797-7100 • Greenville GHS.org/Acupuncture

More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress.

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Call with questions or for an appointment.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE Joan Massey, L.Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville

GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

Consider our gluten genetic testing and consultation to identify and heal allergy and autoimmune reactions that is making your life miserable.

See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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 5.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Marina Ponton, D.A.O.M., L.Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Dr. Ponton specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She offers natural healing methods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 29.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Sande Triponey, L.Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Achieve optimal health & mindbody balance through acupuncture, herbology, & nutritional counseling. Specializing in treating women’s health, pain, FMS, CFS, environmental syndromes, insomnia & emotional disorders.

Now offering B12 injections and customized weight loss protocols.

See ad, page 29.

ANIMAL REHAB ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER

Dr. Kennedy, D.V.M. 109 Monroe St. 864-962-0101 • Simpsonville AnimalRehabGreenville.com

Advanced training in pain management, canine rehabilitation, and acupuncture. ARCC has hydrotherapy, pulsed signal therapy, and laser therapy along with a multitude of exercise equipment, including an underwater treadmill.

AROMATHERAPY

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with essential oils from a locallyowned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. We carry several brands including doTERRA. See ad, back cover.

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GOOD TO GO

5000 Old Spartanburg Rd. Beside Pivotal Fitness 864-244-2733 • Taylors GoodToGoJuiceBar.com

Ta k e i t a l l i n and enhance your w e l l b e i n g . We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 27.

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

We help people get to the root cause of their health issues where other doctors cannot. We use Bio-Energetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 5.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 4.

BOARDING/KENNEL MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS 158 New Harrison Bridge Rd. 864-409-1011 • Simpsonville

Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’ x 21’ play area, panoramic views, and two kitty towers. Livein owner; no extra fees for medications.

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WE CAN HELP WITH:

• ADD / ADHD / Focus & Memory Concerns • Autism / Asperger’s TRAINING • Stroke /BRAIN Parkinson’s / Alzheimer’s • Brain Injury BEACON • SensoryProfessional & Learning Concerns (Eastside Court) • Speech-Language Disorders 4501 Old Spartanburg Rd, Ste. 7 864-292-5154 • Taylors • Stress / Emotional / Behavioral Concerns BEACONslps.com • Athletic Performance / Wellness

30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our SENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sensory learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers SpeechLanguage Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 15.

CAREER TRAINING THE AIRLINE ACADEMY

Jane Diago 864-684-6966 Jane@TheAirlineAcademy.com

Find out how to start an exciting career in the airline industry as a Flight Attendant. Earn great pay. 7 Day Flight Attendant training through Jet Blue. Tuition less than a semester at college. 86% placement rate. See ad, page 37.

CHIROPRACTOR AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 14.

Tommy Martincic PharmD, Owner

30 Parkway Commons Way 864-292-3291 * Greer BourgChiropracticWellness.com

MAULDIN FAMILY PHARMACY Exp. & COMPOUNDING CENTER

Yo u r “ O n e S t o p S h o p ” for all your pharmacy needs (regular and compounded).

W e B i l l y o u r i n s u r a n c e s o y o u d o n ’ t h a v e t o ! We specialize in customizing CarolinaWaterBirth.com/DoulaDuJour.html Doula Du Jour is yourRd., affordable your dermatologic, hormone 2531 Woodruff Simpsonville on-call(Five doulaForks service for hospital, Promenade) www.GreenHillRx.com replacement, pediatric, pain, home, and Carolina Waterbirth veterinarian medications and needs. See ad, page 20. more. Established family owned business since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look forward to serving you! See ad, page 25.

DOULA DU JOUR• Pediatric

• Veterinarian • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT

• Hospice • Nutraceuticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics 915 South St. …and we carry Red Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils.

864-735-7270 • Simpsonville

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COACHING A BALANCED LIFE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COACHING

Laurie Boussom, LISW-CP, QVMH 107 E. Park Ave. 864-517-6118 • Greenville

If you are lonely, stuck, struggling with a problem or want to reinvent yourself, let Laurie help you apply the science-based skills and mindset to flourish and bloom. See ad, page 33.

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

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.

Dr. Bourg has developed his own effective method of gentle, specific chiropractic care based on 32 years of experience and commitment to excellence in wellness care. FREE consultation and examination during the month of July. See ad, page 13.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 12.

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Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatology, topical pain creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine, and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 37.

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505 N. Main St.5/31/14 864-288-2600 Mauldin We compound medicines to meet patients’ unique needs•for:

COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

2531 Woodruff Rd. (Five Forks Promenade) 864-520-1550 • Simpsonville GreenHillRx.com

CHILDBIRTH

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

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia, and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 19.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body.

We also offer natural medicines, bioidentical hormones, vitamins, and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. See ad, page 4.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 35.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 35.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Drs. Lieberman, Weirs, & Herbert 843-572-1600 • COEM.com

Preventative and Personalized Healthcare with over 75 years of combined medical practice.

Board-Certified Environmental, Functional & Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing. Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health.

See ad, page 7.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

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Nate Wooley, Financial Advisor.

2875 Ashley River Rd., Ste. 2 843-769-0368 • Charleston EdwardJones.com

Providing financial strategies and one-on-one advice.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.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.

HAIR REMOVAL IT’S ONLY SKIN DEEP @ THE SHOPPES ON TRADE 211 Trade St. 727-243-6681 • Greer ItsOnlySkinDeepSC.com

An all-natural sugaring hair-removal process that eliminates ingrown hair while keeping the integrity of the skin. Call to remove your unwanted hair today!

HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

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

CLEAR CAPTIONS

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 16.

HEALTH FOOD STORES

Michelle Bright, Territory Manager 704-619-5291 Michelle.Bright@ClearCaptions.com

Powered by Clear Captions, Ensemble is for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss. If you have hearing loss and are a U.S. citizen with valid ID, you qualify for a free caption phone. Must have Internet connection. See ad, page 21.

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.

BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI, MD 1115 Dunlap Rd. 864-940-1193 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com

Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Weil in Integrative Medicine. Uses the best of modern medicine as well as evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies.

Consultation available for weight management, balancing hormones, and restoring sleep and energy.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Our friendly, natural market stocks SC’s freshest produce, meats, dairy and whole foods from more than 20 local farms, including ours! Locally fresh. Naturally healthy. See ad, page 29.

EARTH FARE − THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220 • Greenville EarthFare.com

EARTH DESIGN

405 Johnson St. 864-898-1221 • Pickens EarthDesignSC.com

We create a beautiful setting for your home while preserving Earth’s resources. Enjoy an outdoor space that saves water, lowers maintenance, and invites hummingbirds and butterflies.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK

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.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 106 Memorial Dr. • Greer 620 Howell Rd.• Greenville 864-634-3019 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.

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.

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ORGANIC HOME STORE NEST ORGANICS

VETERINARY CARE

RESTAURANTS

ALL ABOUT PETS

TORTILLA MARIA

51 N. Lexington Ave. 828-258-1901 • Asheville NestOrganics.com

Nest Organics is the Southeast’s destination for organic, safe, and sustainable products for the family. Organic mattresses and bedding from cradle to king. Organic baby/ children clothes and accessories.

See ad, page 6.

PAIN MANAGEMENT GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

From joints to bones, and even ligaments, PEMF (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Frequency) helps alleviate your aches and pains.

Free one-time 10 minute demo.

Recharge your cells with this advanced technology! See ad, pages 2 and 3.

PHOTOGRAPHY DREAMSHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY Josh and Lory Ament 410 Pelham Rd., 1st Floor 864-502-8466 • Greenville DreamShots.biz

We are a husband and wife team who make artisan heirlooms from life’s treasured moments. Ensure perfect memories of your Wedding, encapsulate youthful vitality with custom HS Senior Portraits, and renew the joy, tears, and excitement you’ve experienced with Newborn Baby Portraits. By appointment only.

See ad, page 30.

RADIO

Authentic, Fresh, Organic Food. Healthy and Gluten-free. Smoothies, Echo hydrogen-enriched water. Innovative recipes.

Close to Haywood Mall, near Publix plaza. Come and eat. We cater, too. See ad, page 23.

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER Oma Sims 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A 864-354-4505 • Greenville OmasLifeEssentials.com

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org

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

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 9.

Vi t a m i n s a n d supplements compounded onsite. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 12.

UNITY CHURCH OF GREENVILLE 207 E. Belvue Rd. 864-292-6499 • Taylors UnityChurchofGreenville.org

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

Unity is a haven of peace where everyone is loved and empowered through positive, practical spirituality...to help people explore and express their God given potential. See ad, page 39.

27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.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.

TAI CHI/QIGONG EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM 207 W. Antrim Rd. 864-419-2386 • Greenville EZenGym.com

WEIGHT LOSS

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acutapping, Craniosacral Therapy, cupping, foot detox, massage, nutritional counseling, paraffin wax treatment, preventive medicine classes and reflexology. See ad, page 11.

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

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER

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Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 43.

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

115 Pelham Rd. 864-271-0742 • Greenville TortillaMaria.com

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

Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable, and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 19.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

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

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 11.

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