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The Power of Friendship It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

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How Our Oral Health Offers Clues to Whole-Body Health

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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.

20 HEALTHY BRAIN = HEALTHY LIFE

Perfect Balance Natural Health by Josh Morris

22 THE POWER

OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

26 YOUR MOUTH

TELLS A STORY

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

28 ECO-FRIENDLY DATING

Going Online Makes it Easier by Avery Mack

30 ANCIENT GRAINS

FOR MODERN PALATES Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor by Judith Fertig

36 MINDFUL MINUTES FOR LITTLE ONES

Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax by Julianne Hale

38 ALYSSA

MILANOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ANTI-AGING SECRETS

Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young by Gerry Strauss

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12 8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs 19 ecotip 26 healingways 16 28 greenliving 30 consciouseating 34 healthydining guide

36 healthykids 38 wisewords 19 40 inspiration 43 calendar 46 classifieds 48 resourceguide

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t seems like February 14 is imprinted on our psyches with pictures of valentines and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. However, like many holidays we celebrate, its roots go back to a pagan celebration called Lupercalia, which was a fertility festival celebrating the ides of February. The Catholic Church decided to “Christianize” this holiday at the end of the 5th century when Pope Gelasius decreed Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day. Why name it Valentine’s Day? One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the 3rd century in Rome. Since Emperor Claudius II thought single men made better soldiers than those without wives or families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Seeing the injustice of this, Valentine defied Claudius and performed marriages for couples in secret. When the church learned of this, he was put to death. Other stories suggest Valentine was put to death for helping prisoners escape harsh Roman prisons. The story goes, the imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first valentine himself—to his jailer’s daughter, after she visited him in prison. Before he died, it’s said he wrote her a letter signed, “From Your Valentine,” giving rise to today’s Hallmark greeting. Whichever legend you prefer, I find it interesting that this rather light-hearted holiday has its roots in tyranny and violence. In some respects you may even make the case that this connection continues to this day. Cocoa farmers in some third world countries are working for wages barely above subsistence levels and child labor is not uncommon. According to the non-profit organizations, OxFam America, and Make Chocolate Fair, cocoa farmers around the world, on average, earn the equivalent of between 3%-6% of the retail price of a chocolate bar. To avoid contributing to these adverse conditions you can go to the website, Food Empowerment Project, http://goo.gl/oxZZop and find their list of companies that was developed to help people buy vegan chocolate that does not “involve the enslavement of human (children or adults) or non-human animals (such as cows and goats)”. You can also download the app for your smartphone. Please be sure to click on the link to read “Understanding Food Empowerment Project’s Chocolate List” to better understand the criteria used in compiling this list. Transforming the negative aspects of this world is something we can all contribute to. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is enjoyed by all ages. Although understanding its history is important, conveying and receiving messages of love and friendship is a positive act that helps us all appreciate relationships that nurture and sustain us. Wishing you a beautiful, loving, and Happy Valentine’s Day, Roberta Bolduc

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newsbriefs Past Life Regression Workshop To Be Held at Lake Lure, NC.

Damanhur Past Life Regression Workshop will be held at the Lake Lure Inn & Spa in Lake Lure, NC on April 9 and 10. Damanhur is a United Nations award-winning , sustainable, eco-community located in Italy, and established in 1975 based on ethical and spiritual values. The Damanhur community has attracted interest from scholars, educators, and researchers in the fields of art, social sciences, spirituality, medicine, alternative health, economics, and environmental sustainability. Damanhur Ambassador, Shama Viola will be presenting the 2 day workshop designed to help individuals discover their past lives, what talents and strengths can be drawn on, what challenges and events are part of your current learning process and help you find your spiritual path. Viola has been teaching conscious awareness for over 30 years and travels and conducts Past Life Regression workshops and other spiritual development courses in Colorado, California, Florida, and Georgia. The workshop at Lake Lure will be the first to be held in the Carolinas. Enrollment is very limited to allow for one-on-one attention and guidance. For more information contact Tere Argo, tereargo.g@gmail.com or call 980272-7824.

Brainwave Optimization Study Seeks Qualified Participants

erfect Balance Natural Health is hosting a study on benefits of brainwave optimization for victims of insomnia, PTSD, learning disabilities and brain injuries. Qualifying participants receive 50 percent off normal pricing. The study is ongoing for appointments made February through May. This is a limited time offer and is a way to take control of your wellbeing in 2016. While this technology has benefited over 100,000 clients elsewhere, this is currently new to Greenville, and Perfect Balance Natural Health would like to establish a local group of benefiters that will help them assist so many more by increasing their experience with these specific issues. Perfect Balance Natural Health is looking for people who want to be on the leading edge of discovering better health. Qualified participants have the opportunity to save thousands of dollars and to get non-invasive natural help with insomnia, PTSD, learning disabilities, and brain injuries. There are zero side effects with this study. Perfect Balance Natural Health is located at 166 Pelham Commons Blvd., Greenville. Some qualifications do apply; interested participants can inquire by calling (864) 236-8072, or online at PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 19.

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Greenhill Pharmacy Achieves PCAB Accreditation

reenhill Pharmacy proudly announces its achievement of PCAB accreditation, a service of ACHC, for the services of non-sterile compounding. This is awarded in recognition of the pharmacy’s commitment to meeting and/or exceeding national quality standards. The demand for customized medications increases every year. Compounded medications are prescribed by physicians, veterinarians, and other legally authorized prescribers and prepared for an individual patient by Greenhill’s specially trained pharmacists. Accreditation reflects an organization’s dedication to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. “Achieving this goal is a huge accomplishment and is a testament to my team’s dedication to delivering quality compounded medications.” said Tommy Martincic. “I am extremely proud that we earned this, not only for the pharmacy, but for each individual that works every day to ensure we compound with high standards.” “Greenhill Pharmacy is committed to delivering the highest quality medications to the community in which we serve,” said Martincic. “By achieving PCAB Accreditation, our customers can be assured that we follow industry best practices and are in compliance with the industry’s most stringent standards.” PCAB was founded in 2007 by eight of the nation’s leading pharmacy organizations to create voluntary quality accreditation for the compounding industry. They promote, develop, and maintain standards for improving the quality of pharmacy compounding nationwide. In 2014, PCAB accreditation became a service of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), whereby ACHC administers the PCAB accreditation program. For more information about PCAB accreditation, visit ACHC.org/ program/pharmacy. Greenhill Pharmacy is located at 2531 Woodruff Rd. (Five Forks Promenade), Simpsonville. To contact them, email Info@ Greenhillrx.com or call (864) 520-1550. See ad, page 54.

Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids Drive

Anderson Pediatric Dentistry, Magic 98.9 and GHS Children’s Hospital are inviting you to bring a smile to a hospitalized child by creating a homemade valentine! Last year, the collaboration raised over 5,100 cards. Cards will be sorted into care packages with games and station goodies and presented to all the kids at the Children’s Hospital on February 13th. Gather a group and make a child’s day today! Send cards to Magic 98.9: Cards for Kids, 25 Garlington Rd., Greenville, SC 29615 by February 10th.

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newsbriefs Wellness Night at Unity of Greenville!

nity Church of Greenville has a Wellness Night once a quarter in order to spread awareness of the variety of wellness options available in our community. Some of these modalities include Reiki Masters, Emotion Code Practitioners, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, Matrix Energetics and much more! On Tuesday, March 15th at 7-9pm, the public is free to try out the variety of wellness options for mind, body and spirit. This was started over a year ago and has become a win-winwin for those attending and receiving the services, practitioners obtaining new clients, and Unity receiving monetary donations. People from all over the upstate look forward to this therapeutic evening. All are invited to this event. Practitioners Sign up at: unitygreenvilleevents@gmail.com Unity Church of Greenville is located at 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. For more information, go to UnityChurchOfGreenville.org or call (864) 292-6499. See ad, page 35.

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Herbal Health Center Offers New Downloadable App

r. M. Iles, Ph.D., is offering a downloadable app “iles of herbs,” for use with Android, iPhone and iPod devices for a small fee. This app supports Holistic Practitioners as well as individuals. Included in the app is information on:

• *Medicinal Herbs: a review of many different herbs, their uses, and what health conditions they may be best used for. • *Health Conditions: listed by illness. This section provides herbal suggestions as well as suggestions from Standard Process products, MediHerb products, Pure Encapsulation products and Xymogen products. • *Herbal Properties - This lists the constituents of herbs. The app also provides links to Dr. Iles blog articles as well as links to Standard Process, MediHerb, Pure Encapsulation, and Xymogen sites. The app can be purchased on iTunes. Herbal Health Center is located at 33 Market Pointe Dr., Greenville. Contact them at (864) 527-0450 or go to their website at HerbalHealth.center. To read about or get a link to purchase the app on iTunes, go to iTunes.Apple.com/us/app/ iles-of-herbs-1.0/id931914490?mt=8. See ad, page 5.

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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants. Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old. Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only. Note: Xylitol is toxic to dogs; if ingested, consult a veterinarian.

Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes. “We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology. The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning. Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu

n a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that supplementing with bifidobacteria probiotics will reduce colds and flu. The study followed 581 college students for six weeks as they prepared for their final exams. During the study period, the students consumed a placebo or a daily supplement with one of three probiotics, including Bifidobacterium bifidum. The students given the bifidum supplement experienced significantly fewer cold or flu infections, and when they did succumb, the infection was generally less severe. The other probiotic supplements did not reduce colds or flu compared to the placebo for the six weeks.

High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis

large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis. The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis. Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

Mediterranean Diet Sustains More Youthful Brain Sizes

s we age, our brains shrink, a condition linked to cognitive impairment. According to a study from Columbia University, a healthy diet can help reduce such occurrences. The researchers studied 674 adults with an average age of 80. They were divided into two groups, depending upon their diets, and given magnetic resonance imaging scans to measure total brain volume and thickness. It was found that those following diets that most closely resembled the Mediterranean diet—less meat and more vegetables and fish—had larger brain sizes with less shrinking. The researchers equated the average size difference between the groups to about five years of aging. Dr. Yian Gu, a neuropsychology professor at Columbia University, says, “This is another study consistent with previous studies that indicate the Mediterranean diet is an overall healthy diet.”

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n recent years, strength training has become a more popular form of physical activity for both men and women, and this new popularity comes with great benefit. New research published in the latest issue of Gerontology points to a convincing correlation between muscular fitness (specifically leg strength) and healthy aging. The study focused on 162 female twin pairs and aimed to test whether leg strength could be a good predictor for healthy aging and fitter brains of an older population over a 10-year period. By using twins, the scientists were able to test the mental benefits of leg strength apart from other predictors, such as genetics and developmental causes. On average, the more muscular twin performed 18 percent better on memory and cognitive tests than the weaker sister. This research joins many other studies on the subject of strength training, physical activity, and improved cognitive function. While there are many benefits to cardiovascular and mobility exercises, people cannot forget to include strength training in their regular exercise routines if they want to improve the quality of their lives both now and as they age. Tara Quint is a certified holistic health coach and founder of Quintessential Health in Greenville. For more information, email tara@quintessentialhealth.co or go to www.quintessentialhealth.co. To read the articles sourced, go to NYTI. ms/1Nb2WoU and Karger.com/Article/FullText/441029.

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Neti Pot Solutions for Sinus Problems

eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increasingly popular in the Western world. People use the small Aladdin’s lamplooking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present. “The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.” To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for ten minutes. This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day. For more information, call (888) 465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 29

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Cupping: What It Is and How It Can Help

upping, a sister modality to acupuncture, is used by those who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM.org, “In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the basis of everything in the universe is the vital energy called Qi (chi). It flows in the body through a system of pathways (meridians)… Diseases result from poor circulation of Qi. Cupping is believed to suck out the toxins in the body and relieve stagnant or blocked Qi (energy).” The intent of cupping is simple: to create a slight suction along meridian points as determined by the practitioner. There are several ways to perform cupping. One is to ignite an alcohol-soaked swab and briefly heat the inside of the cup. The heat creates suction when the cup is placed or moved gently across the skin. According to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, “For most patients, this is a particularly relaxing and relieving sensation.” “The suction and negative pressure provided by cupping can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system (which makes it an excellent treatment for high blood pressure). Cupping is used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even cellulite.” Licensed Acupuncture Physician Ruth Kyle is the founder of Acupuncture of Greer, which is located at 106 Memorial Drive in Greer. She offers cupping, acupuncture and other forms of TCM to her patients. To contact her, call (864) 877-0111 or go to AcupunctureOfGreer.com. To access the articles sourced, go to TCM.org/tcm-guide/ cupping.html or Shar.es/16R7os. See CRG, page 48. natural awakenings

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Green Goalposts

Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brandnew Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games. Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels. All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible. For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

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McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormickbranded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S. They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available. McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems. “Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.” Source: NaturalNews.com 16

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Lions Untamed

Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts Bill Cunningham, CEO of Dallas-based Fun Time Shows, the largest Shrine Circus producer in the country, says he’ll no longer produce shows featuring elephants, tigers, lions or other wild animals. Cunningham says, “These animals are very special; we cohabit the Earth with them and they are deserving of our respect and awe. They’re not here to perform tricks for our entertainment.” He says, “I’ve tried to listen to the mothers that said they didn’t want their kids to grow up and learn that the animals they saw had been probed, poked, prodded and chained to a floor.” The move has received an outpouring of support from outside the industry, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will still feature high wire acts, human cannonballs, trapeze artists and motorcycle tricks, along with performing horses and dogs. “The horses and dogs act in true collaboration with their owners,” says Cunningham. “We feel the audience still wants to see domestic animals.”

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Ocean Wear

Adidas Using Plastic Ocean Debris to Make Shoes Athletic shoemaker Adidas has teamed up with New York-based Parley for the Oceans, a multidisciplinary organization with a passion for protecting the oceans, to make footwear out of garbage. Available soon, the soft upper part of the shoe is knitted entirely from waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including yarn and fibers—just some of the estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of trash in the sea. With no extra material left over, nothing goes to waste; the shoes also incorporate illegal fishing nets taken from poachers. Adidas executive Eric Liedtke suggests the technology could move beyond shoes and find its way to T-shirts, shorts and other apparel. A full line of similar consumer-ready products will be integrated into the Adidas line this year. The larger issue goes beyond recycling and repurposing to avoid waste altogether. Plastic takes more than 450 years to decompose, so conservationists and researchers at Parley for the Oceans hope to re-imagine plastics by designing a renewable solution. In cleaning up our oceans, we protect ecosystems, food sources, jobs and local economies.

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Aspen, Colorado, with a population of 7,000, has become the third municipality in the country, along with Burlington, Vermont, and Greensburg, Kansas, to receive all of its power from renewable sources. Its energy portfolio now consists primarily of wind power and hydroelectric, with smaller contributions from solar and geothermal. The development reflects a decadelong effort made possible in part by a significant drop in the price of renewable energy and new government regulations that internalize some of the pollution costs of fossil fuels, making energy sources like coal increasingly uncompetitive. More than one-third of American coal plants have been shut down in the past six years and new carbon rules make it possible that no new coal plants will ever be built in the U.S. Source: ThinkProgress.org

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Young Children Can Unlearn Racial Sterotyping New research by Paul Quinn, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Delaware, and his collaborators across the globe, have found a simple exercise that can undo the unconscious racial biases that may begin to develop as early as infancy. Quinn learned that 3-montholds begin showing a visual preference for the same race they see most often in their daily lives. By 9 months, infants not only distinguish racial categories, but also become less able to tell different individuals apart if they are members of a less-familiar race. In the experiment, the scientists morphed together photos of African and Asian faces to create ambiguous images that looked equally African and Asian. As a result, Quinn reports, “At 9 months, they didn’t respond to the differences between the African and Asian categories, but instead they had two less discriminatory broad categories; ‘own race’ and ‘other race’. We think it might be a precursor to an initial ‘in group/out group’ differentiation and suggest that perceptual and social processing of faces may overlap, even in infants.” Source: LaboratoryEquipment.com

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Weather Website Tracks Climate Change

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A new website, WXshift.org, published by the hybrid science and journalism nonprofit Climate Central, provides climate projections for a specific location along with the day’s weather. In addition to a typical forecast of highs and lows, UV (ultraviolet rays) index, wind and times of sunrise and sunset, it graphically shows if the area indicates a warming uptick and by how much. A 40-year-trend-to-date display offers a projection to 2050 and what the weather will be like for the next generation. Geoff Grant, director of digital media for Climate Central, says, “This is just putting weather and climate data together. There’s no spin to it. The weather is how everyone experiences climate.” WXshift draws from 2,000 weather stations across the country and 100 years of temperature, rain and snow data to create customized climate graphics. Tutorials explain such topics as the difference between dew point and humidity, along with news and information about relevant issues. Source: DailyClimate.org

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Reducing Coffee Shop Waste For many, getting a coffee to go at a favorite spot on the way to work or while dropping the kids off at school and running errands is a weekday ritual. It also warms up the body on cold mornings in northern regions this time of year. The java might taste even better if we reduce the amount of waste traditionally involved. Here are a few ways to better cherish Earth’s resources. Avoid the paper cup; carry a reusable thermos or insulated bottle instead as a matter of routine. Author and activist Beth Terry, in her book Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too suggests both stainless steel beverage containers and mugs. She also recommends glass mason jars and points out that EcoJarz recently began making stainless steel caps and lids instead of plastic. Learn more at MyPlasticFreeLife.com. Terry further cites the unhealthy aspects of continual use of paper cups because, “Many are lined with plastic, and the plastic lids are often the equivalent of Styrofoam.” If caught without a favorite reusable container, Treehugger.com’s Katherine Martinko recommends at least giving an old paper cup one more turn. “It’s not a zero waste solution, but if you’ve already got a paper cup in your car or kitchen, you might as well extend its life. Wash and hand it over the next time you get a coffee,” she suggests. “It will still do the job.” For those that add cream, milk or sugar to coffee, consider the waste involved just in the plastic and wood stirrers provided by the shop that are tossed in the trash after serving their one-time function. “Avoid all of them,” advises Terry. “Carry a clean utensil in the car,” such as a bamboo tableware or a spork (combination spoon and fork). Cutting down or weaning off of dairy, sugar and especially sugar substitutes is another healthful move.

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excitement, such as when you are cheering on your favorite sports team, that sense of arousal is a result of brain activity having stronger rhythms. To put it quite plainly: your brain is involved in everything that you do, think, and feel.

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Healthy brain = Healthy life! by Josh Morris The effect of balanced brainwaves on your emotional, mental, and physical health.

re you having trouble sleeping? Struggle paying attention? Can’t remember things you used to be able to remember? Overwhelmed with stress and anxiety? New studies are showing perhaps it is a deep-seated physical issue in your brain that must be addressed alongside the desire to change. The issue could be imbalanced brainwave patterns.

What’s a brainwave!? A brainwave, sometimes called a “neural oscillation” in the medical world, is simply a measurement of a brain activity. Our brains are made of billions of brain cells called “neurons.” Each of these cells function by firing a small electrical pulse, communicating with other brain cells. These signals come in patterns of frequency and strength; a “brainwave” is a measurement of that activity. With billions of brain cells forming trillions of connections between each other, there’s a lot of activity going on!

Your brain does a lot for you. The result of brain cells communicating with each other translates to your emotional and mental processes, as well as physical functions. This is because the brain is the central regulator and command center of them all. When you are performing a physical activity your brain is not only telling which muscles to move at a certain coordinated pace, but monitoring oxygen levels, and regulating breathing and heart rate. When it’s time to go to sleep, your brain slows its rhythms so that it, and the body, can rest. In a moment of 20

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As already mentioned, the brain is the command center of your body. The same way that you experience positive feelings of excitement, your brain also manages the negative feelings that come with stress and trauma. Your brain’s job is to keep you alive and it is constantly trying to do that job to the best of its ability. In the midst of stress, the brain is on high alert, trying to solve the problem so you can return to rest. In these moments your brain is extremely busy and its activity is greatly above normal. The problem arises when this hyperactivity is learned as a habit and becomes the new normal. This can be described as a “stuck” brainwave pattern. When your brain is stuck in this state of high arousal you might have trouble paying attention and learning new things, have difficulty going to sleep, or easily be overwhelmed by stress. Another option for your brain to help itself survive is to drastically reduce its activity and to “tap-out” of the situation. Sometimes the best solution is to detach, and this leads to a “deer in the headlights” reaction to stress and trauma. This makes sense that the brain would detach itself from the issue to let it pass by. The problem once again lies in it becoming the normal pattern. When the brain is stuck in this detachment state, it makes sense that one might struggle to engage the world around them, get lost in their own negative thoughts, and feel poorly about oneself.

The Solution: Flexibility Because the brain is directly related to all that we do, an unhealthy brain has the ability to effect all of our emotional, mental, and physical abilities. Your brain is designed to handle stress and arousal, both high and low, but it is also intended to return to balance afterward. The key for a healthy brain isn’t to be at rest all the time, but to have flexibility. This is why time to recuperate after stress, such as spending time with a loved one, exercising, or spending time outdoors is so beneficial. For many, these natural relaxing methods are certainly good habits, but are simply not enough to settle imbalanced brainwave activity. A more focused approach is often needed for those with insomnia, PTSD, attention issues, addictions, and anxiety. For that occasion there are natural methods such as a new technology called brainwave optimization to assist the process. We live in a great time where knowledge of the brain and resources to keep it healthy are available more than ever before. May we all take advantage of it-- because a healthy brain leads to a healthy life! Josh Morris is Brainwave Optimization Manager at Perfect Balance Natural Health. Perfect Balance Natural Health is located at 166 Pelham Commons Blvd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-236-8072 or go to PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 19.

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks. Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.”

An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants. “Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

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Make New Friends, Keep the Old Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships. “Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among firsttime parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says. Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys. Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion.

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Three Necessary Ingredients Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other. We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

Two Steps It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends. The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

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One Ratio To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least five-to-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship. Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March. natural awakenings

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Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown. Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others. How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which

White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and

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includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother. “My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White. With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success.

Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts. Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable. “Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.” She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective. Some adults might never meet faceto-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends

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With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says. Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time. Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges

from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!” Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.” Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations. “My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

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he focus of functional medicine—whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health. American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

Cardiovascular Health Links Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals 26

by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth. Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan. In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five

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episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe. Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer. Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage. An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being. Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan. He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers. All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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mericans are staying single longer these days. Instead of marrying in our early 20s like in the 1960s, today we’re more likely to be upwards of 27 before committing. Careers and family obligations are among the factors causing delays, allowing couples to learn what really matters before they walk down the aisle. “A good partner is someone that encourages you to be your authentic self,” says Jill Crosby, host of the online dating website NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

from Mount Shasta, California. “There are always some compromises, but similar core values and respect for each other make a good relationship even better.” Online dating isn’t just for the unmarried, post-college crowd. Widowed and divorced singles also find it a good way to ease into a renewed social life. According to a Northwestern University study, typical benefits include access to professional matching, a wider range of singles and better communications with potential partners.

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Dates can still spring from chance meetings, fix-ups by friends and family or workplace encounters, but these generally have the same success rate as finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Adding must-have characteristics such as an eco-friendly lifestyle might land an aspirant in the shallow end of the dating pool unless it is pre-screened by a conscious dating site. Discovering a potential partner via a dedicated online site enables members to refine their list of desired attributes versus deal-breakers, modifying their own profile accordingly. Elements of success stories usually include both prospects keeping an open mind while exploring a mutually compatible dating site. Honest communication is the most vital link in this get-to-know-you venue, but the goal is to meet, not become pen pals. When interest proceeds beyond onsite messaging, texting may follow, which tends to diminish fears of saying the wrong thing that could delay or prevent a more in-depth reply. Textpert, a free app that crowdsources text messages, comes to the rescue with suggested responses by other members to help anyone encountering writer’s block.

Distance Hurdles Long distance isn’t often a deterrent when love is right. A California vegan that spent four years on multiple vegan dating sites found her match thousands of miles away in New York

through NaturalAwakeningsSingles. com. When an eventual first meeting is more than a quick coffee date, prior Skype or FaceTime chats can confirm that the photo is current and messages were more than pickup lines. “Technology has made a tremendous difference in price, accessibility and reach,” says Crosby. “Members now post selfies as headshots, shoot their own videos and can access potential matches anywhere in the world.”

A University of Chicago study asked 20,000 people that married between 2005 and 2012 how they met. One third said online; half used another kind of dating service. Another telling statistic showed that those that met at work, in a bar or by blind date were 25 percent more likely to divorce. Researchers think this is because online daters know each other better before meeting. When folks fudge a bit in their profile, it’s mostly about weight and height.

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Discerning Kindred Spirits Not all online relationships are love matches. Sometimes it’s enough to find like-minded people. “Natural AwakeningsSingles.com is a safe place to talk about spiritual awakening without someone looking at you like you have three heads. I’ve met a number of people who speak my language,” says Sharmaine Monteith, a sales manager in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “When people care about the environment, it changes who they are and how they live. My profile maps my beliefs and my heart.”

“It’s easier to find a vegan date in the produce aisle of the grocery store than at the beach,” advises April Masini, a New York City author of four relationship books and the AskApril.com advice column. “Whether you’re looking in person or online for dates, focus on the areas where you’d naturally find others who are green like you.” Community gardens, river cleanups and Earth Day celebrations spring to mind. Make a green impression by wearing clothing made of sustainable fabrics and offering a small gift of a fair trade item, organic chocolates or native wildflower bouquet. The choice of going to a locally sourced restau-

rant will include an eco-friendly ride to get there. A 2014 study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 50 percent of Americans over the age of 16 are unmarried—yet most believe marriage is extremely important. With all the people still looking for love, online meet-ups can dramatically improve success. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor by Judith Fertig

ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities. Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages. According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted

about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff. “Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern

Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina. Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-yearlong research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life. “Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

Better for Local Farmers Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

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vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein,” observes Speck.

According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce. Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain. Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

t’s best to cook up a batch of ancient grains ahead on the weekend for use during a busy week. To inject more color and flavor, add a pinch of saffron to turn the cooking water golden, or cook the grains in pomegranate juice. Cooked grain keeps in the refrigerator for up to seven days, ready to enhance salads, soups, yogurt or desserts. Amaranth. The seed head of pigweed, amaranth can be baked into a custard or added to a soup. Grown by the Aztecs, iron- and protein-rich amaranth can be popped raw in a skillet like popcorn, and then added as garnish to soups and salads. Buckwheat. The seeds of a plant related to rhubarb and grown in northern

climates, buckwheat can be ground into flour for savory French crepes or simmered whole in soup. Quinoa. Grown at high altitudes, quinoa has become a popular addition to salads or yogurt, as well as its own side dish. Millet. A tiny, drought-tolerant grain, millet can be added to bread dough for texture or cooked as a healthy breakfast with toasted almonds and cardamom. Teff. From Ethiopia, the flour of this tiny grain is fermented and used to make the flatbread known as injera. Try a teff waffle with caramelized pineapple. Source: Adapted from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck.

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Buckwheat and Beet Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium) ¾ tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) ¼ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme ¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed Horseradish Yogurt ¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid ¼ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper To make the soup, heat a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in 32

Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces. Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes. Add the broth (beware of splatter), the remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan. Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes. While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency. Remove the pot from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings Black Rice ¾ cup black rice 2 whole green cardamom pods 1½ cups boiling purified water Porridge 1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed 3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed ¾ tsp ground cardamom 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish 3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain pistachios, for garnish Start the rice the night before: Add the rice and cardamom pods to a large, heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered, for up to 2 days). The next morning, make the porridge: Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple syrup and ground cardamom to the saucepan with the rice, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish with a dollop of the yogurt topping and serve at once.

Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring once occasionally, until the rice is tender with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Remove the cardamom pods, if preferred. Add the blueberries and simmer gently until they are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

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To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more halfand-half to reach a desired consistency. Taste for sweetness and adjust with more maple syrup if needed.

Decrease the heat to maintain a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Divide between 4 to 6 breakfast bowls. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and 1 teaspoon of chopped pistachios. Serve warm.

Taste for salt and pepper and adjust (keeping in mind that olives and feta cheese are typically salty).

Stir in the millet and green olives.

Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with the feta and cover to allow the cheese to soften.

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To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season them with salt and pepper.

Saganaki 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed 1 small hot green chili, minced (optional) ¼ tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved if large 4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk Shrimp 1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a reputable fishmonger, deveined and patted dry (or substitute firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Millet 1¼ cups purified water ¾ cup millet 1 bay leaf Pinch of fine sea salt

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Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with a spatula and cook until the shrimp are just opaque throughout or the tofu has warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes, depending on the size. Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy, about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, briskly remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange on top of the millet. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once. All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

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tivity, impulsiveness and violent solutions are modeled, yoga empowers children to pause and take a breath so they can own what’s happened, move through it and move on.” “I like yoga because it makes me feel like there is calm all around me,” says 8-year-old Biko Cooper. Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program that integrates yoga into the classroom to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says, “When a child learns through yoga how to feel a sense of themselves and begins to understand their self-worth and stand tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.” These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

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merican kids’ school, after-school and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts, youngsters need time to decompress from the pressures of life and be present in their own skin, and yoga provides the tools to accomplish this. Most adults take to their yoga mat to create harmony in their body and mind, increase flexibility and balance, build muscle tone and strength, and because it makes them feel great. These same benefits apply to children as their developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat.

Start with Watching Breath “Breathing and mindfulness practices are important for children,” explains Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga Program and author of Good Morning Yoga and the upcoming Good Night Yoga. “There is so much that children are not in control of in their everyday 36

lives; to give them a way to physically process their experience, to self-soothe and find their own internal source of strength, is crucial.” “Having kids experience simply paying attention to their breath as it comes all the way in and moves all the way out can serve them well in every area of their lives going forward,” says Gates. In the classroom, it transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus. From toddlers to teens, children can have a difficult time processing and controlling their emotions, which are vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindfulness help children express themselves in constructive ways. She observes, “In any situation, especially in communities where reac-

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Step into Yoga Together Educators are starting to take notice of yoga’s benefits for children, including those with attention deficit disorders or autism, but yoga practice is still rare among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates. “It’s essential to create experiences that feel accessible and enjoyable for kids. They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.” Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler likes doing yoga with her dad. “Yoga gets me feeling strong and it really calms me down,” she says. Music can help children relax and focus during their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet search for yoga music for kids reveals many options. Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily bedtime ritual. “Do whatever they are willing to do with them,” counsels Marie. “Start by lying on the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing. Then move to the bed and teach some relaxation and visualization techniques.” Marie cautions parents against insisting that their child’s yoga practice mirror their own. “We have to meet children where they are.” Adults think that yoga has to look a certain way, but sometimes children

don’t necessarily want to do the postures we’re familiar with. The best teaching reaches each individual child in a way that resonates with them because yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she says. Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage of local studio classes for children and families or use DVDs, online streaming services and instruction books. Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his days with a Boat pose. “I like it because you can do it with a friend,” he says. Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and mandated by educational policy,” she says. In addition to improved physical, social, emotional and cognitive health and wellness of the students, teachers and parents, she foresees “a positive shift in the overall school climate.” Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and Natural Awakenings franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.

Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom by Julianne Hale

hen Scott Frauenheim, director of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) West Belden, noticed that some students in his kindergarten through eighth grade urban classrooms were not fully engaged, he decided to focus the 2014-2015 school year on mindfulness for both students and faculty. He enlisted the help of Mindful Practices, a Chicagobased school wellness organization founded by Carla Tantillo. Using the strategies Tantillo recommends in her book Cooling Down Your Classroom, teachers were taught to involve students in mindful minutes—short bursts of simple yoga poses, breathing exercises and other techniques—to

cultivate mindfulness. The initiative proved to be powerful and helpful, explains Frauenheim. “Soon students were able to identify areas of personal need throughout the day and cultivate mindfulness within themselves using what they learned.” The program concluded last year, but CICS West Belden teachers and students continue to use designated time to practice mindfulness in the morning and as a classroom mental reset when they notice that students are distracted or unfocused during the day. Mindful Practices’ innovative programs have achieved similar success in other elementary, middle and high schools in the Chicago area.

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moment, doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or something is annoying me due to some unfortunate imbalance.

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We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be by Gerry Strauss tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, lyssa Milano has and athletic. Tony would reminding yourself and each other grown up, and most bring in a tap dance that there is something funny in every of us have grown up teacher and Judith a pridaily activity, no matter how munwith her. From her days as vate trainer during lunch dane or hard. When there’s no time preteen tomboy Samantha breaks. Being tutored on to eat together or be intimate, shared Miceli on Who’s the Boss? the set, I had no physilaughter is an easy thing to achieve to witchy woman Phoebe cal education classes or together. Done daily, it can only make Halliwell on Charmed, the sports activities, so it was the marriage stronger. actress has been a vibrant, super-important for me to We enjoy date nights once or relatable and beautiful see how self-motivated twice a week when my parents take persona we’ve come to they were to stay fit and care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara know via television. She in shape. Their example and change out of yoga pants, even was even named a UNICEF ambassador instilled a desire to take care of myself if we’re just hanging out together. in 2004. Today, with a young family, her as an adult. Then we do little things like asking Touch licensed sports apparel line, and how each other’s day went and caring the wisdom that accompanies adultWhat role does nature play about the answer. We also look for hood, her commitment to a natural, eco- in your daily life? ways we can help each other throughfriendly lifestyle has become another I love being outside in my organic out the week. hallmark of her life. garden three or more times a week. Also, the kids and I regularly head What actions does your family What connection do you outside, which is an easy place to emphasize in being stewards see between eating organic keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump of the Earth? foods and maintaining the We try to be as eco-friendly as posthrough hoops. energy level that your busy sible, including having lights on timers, life requires? conserving water and being kind to I think everything that you put into your As an advocate of breastanimals. I cannot stress how important feeding, which benefits do body has a connection to how well we it is to visit a farm and organic gardens you think are especially good function in daily life. As a mom of two, and orchards with children so that they eating organic is a priority; when organ- for mother and child? see where their food comes from. We ic is not an option, it’s about finding the In the beginning, a primary benefit is can’t take good food for granted. healthiest accessible choices. giving your child quality nourishment, I eat tomatoes like other people including healthy antibodies and other eat fruit and love papaya. I would put goodies to support health. As they start In addition to a naturally avocado on anything. I also like to cook eating solids, it’s still about maintaining healthy lifestyle, what else do with healthful herbs and spices like you credit for your enduring that intimate connection until they’re garlic and onions, which is natural for ready to be weaned and you’re ready to youthfulness? an Italian like me. We keep genetically surrender this last physical bond. My secret is happiness. I’ve always modified foods out of our house. said that as long as my laugh lines are How do you balance family life deeper than my frown lines, I’m living Which fitness habits embodied with your acting career? a good life. by others have you made It’s a hard balance for anyone, espe your own? cially one who’s detail-oriented and Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer In my Who’s the Boss? days, Tony Danza a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at and Judith Light were always active most important thing is to be in the GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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DEEP LISTENING Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift by Kay Lindahl

erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive. Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary. Some would call them miracles. Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time

for reflection and to let go of expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness. When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred. Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we naturally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t. We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?” Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with. Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy. Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

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Effective Listening Practices by Kay Lindahl Pay attention to the environment. Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner. Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than evaluating what’s being said. Put your own agenda aside. Stop talking. One person speaks at a time without interruption. Listen for understanding. No one is required to agree with or believe what they hear. Let empathy and compassion take the lead; put yourself in their shoes. Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed. Pause before speaking. Allow the speaker to complete their thought, and then wait a few seconds before responding. Also ask, “Is there anything else?” There almost always is. Listen to yourself. Inquire of your inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?” Signal that they’ve been heard. Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures. Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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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. Prosperity Meditation – 9:15-9:45am. Group intentions are focused and amplified in this Prosperity Meditation for you, your family, and your Unity Community. Free. Donations Accepted. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org Ashtanga Full Primary Series – 11am-1pm. Intended to realign spine, detoxify body, and build strength/flexibility/stamina. Approx. 75 poses starting with sun salutations, then standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and backbends before relaxation. Minimal heat (85-90°). Taught by MaryAnne Abdulhadi. $15 drop-in; class packages and monthly memberships available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 301 (next to Whole Foods), Greenville. 329-1114. SouthernOM. com. Info@SouthernOM.com. High School Teens Class – 11:30am-12:30pm. “YOU” (Youth of Unity) teens. Learn important leadership skills that set you up for adulthood. Incorporate spiritual techniques to empower your life to be stress-free and successful. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville. org

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Tapping Your Way to Wellness – 2-4pm. Fiveweek weight loss series on emotions and cravings. Empower yourself to make peace with the memories you carry and shift your emotional past. $20/session or $60/month. Circulation Nation, 423 The Parkway (inside Thornblade Publix Shopping Center), Greer. 593-8217.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. W.O.W. Dinner–Be Our GUEST – 6:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Learn how to: Prevent chronic diseases, Decrease stress, Avoid

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HELP WANTED FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide professional, preventative treatment to children and adults. Submit resume to BEACONTEAM@ BEACONslps.com. SEEKING A PART-TIME PATIENT CARE TEAM MEMBER. Responsibilities: all insurance billing, collections, some clerical/ admin duties. Experience is a must! Submit resume to BEACONTEAM@BEACONslps. com.

WANTED VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR BERNIE SANDERS presidential campaign in Anderson! Canvasses every Saturday and Sunday and phone banks Tuesday and Friday. Campaign Headquarters located at 115 N Main St., Anderson, open 10am-9pm every day. Call Canyon Woodward at 828-342-5999 for more information. common foods that actually destroy your health, Ensure optimal health and healing, Easily get fit and maintain a healthy weight, Live a happier life! Free. Auger Family Chiropractic. Event held at City Range Steakhouse Grill, 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville. 322-2828. AugerChiro.com. DrGeorge@AugerChiro.com. De-Stress Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn to control and reduce the stress in your life and body. Drop-in visits $15; discount packages available. Oasis Spa, 1000 N. Main St., Anderson. Call Jackie at 933-3714.

tuesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Stillness Meditation – 10:30am. A time of sharing and a half hour meditation. Free; Donations Accepted. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville. org All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. C o m m u n i t y A c u p u n c t u re – n o o n - 8 p m . 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. 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.

Esoteric Acupuncture – 11am-5pm. Every 4th Thursday starting Feb. 25. A new form of acupuncture focusing on spiritual growth and personal evolution, designed specifically to raise consciousness. Triggers Sound-Light vibrations to activate the morphogenic field. Reorganizes the body to awaken and balance the deepest energy fields. To ensure availability, call for appt. Walk-ins also welcome. $80/hr. Held at Crystal Visions Books, 5426 Asheville Hwy./US 25, Hendersonville. 828687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

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friendship

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food matters

Aerial Swing Yoga – 7:30pm. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

friday

wednesday

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

everyday sustainability

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

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.

women’s wellness

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 8:309:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Aerial Swing Yoga – 11:15a. Also on Tues 7:30 pm, Friday 6 pm, Sat 9:30 am. Yoga classes fully or partially supported by a large fabric swing. Decompression, range of motion and strength building. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444 -5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Book Group, “Jesus Never Said That” – 7pm. Written by Rev. James King. Come hear a different interpretation of Christianity, delivered in an open mind/heart space. Can purchase book in Unity’s Gift Shop or on Amazon.com. Free; Donations Accepted. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292 -6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org

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

plus: eye health APRIL

Aerial Swing Yoga – 6pm. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

plus: freshwater scarcity MAY plus: thyroid health JUNE

happiness

plus: balanced man JULY

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saturday

plus: summer harvest AUGUST

Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Aerial Swing Yoga – 9:30am. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Shake & Stretch – 9:30-10am. Energize, rejuvenate and gently stretch your body while on vibration machines. $10/session. $5/CN members, Silver Sneakers members FREE. Circulation Nation, 423 The Parkway (inside Thornblade Publix Shopping Center), Greer. 593-8217. CirculationNation.com. Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

empowering youth plus: creativity SEPTEMBER

healing music plus: yoga OCTOBER

community game changers

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mental wellness plus: beauty DECEMBER

uplifting humanity

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@UpstateNA.com to request our media kit. ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

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

Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE JOAN MASSEY, L.AC. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville

We offer affordable communitystyle acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 44.

CAROLINE L. ROBERTSON, M.AC. DIPL.OM Carolina Health Innovations 864-331-2522 • Greenville

Acupuncture Works! 20 years clinical experience in pain management, infertility, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chakra balancing and more. Nourish your spirit. Individual sessions now; communitystyle soon.

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.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS

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

NATURE SOFT BEDDING, by Organics and More, LLC NatureSoftBedding.com Mauldin, SC 29607

100% Allergy-free Organic Cotton Bedding, Towels, and Throws. Soft, with no dyes, pesticides or chemicals used. Sumptuous and luxurious. Online store—best prices guaranteed—toughest purity certifications. See ad, page 24.

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 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, page 37 and back cover.

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 31.

Food sensitivities can cause fatigue, weight gain, migraines, bloating and arthritis. We offer precise testing to identify and treat these disorders. See ad, pages 2,3, and 42.

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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 43.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY GFM WELLNESS

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

You don’t have to suffer from night sweats, hot flashes, poor sleep, brain fog, loss of sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. We offer natural hormone replacement therapy customized for each individual patient to address these issues. See ad, pages 2,3, and 42.

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 44.

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.

WE CAN HELP WITH:

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

30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our senSENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sory 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 Speech-Language Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 43.

CHILDBIRTH

DOULA DU JOUR

915 South St. 864-735-7270 • Simpsonville CarolinaWaterBirth.com/DoulaDuJour.html Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home, and Carolina Waterbirth needs. See ad, page 27.

CONTINUUM CHIROPRACTIC

CHIROPRACTOR

Drs. Hayes and Thad Modlin 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 60 864-605-7350 Ÿ Greenville ContinuumChiro.com

AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia, and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 4.

BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

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

Focusing on neurostructural chiropractic with extensive post-doctoral training for infant, adolescent, and maternity patients, both doctors are equipped to see all patients, regardless of where they fall on the health or age ‘continuum.’ See ad, page 17.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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 40.

205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995 • Simpsonville FeelGreatUpstate.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 13.

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GREENVILLE NETWORK CARE 3535 Pelham Rd., Ste. 203 864-329-8366 • Greenville GreenvilleNetworkCare.com

Dr. Karen Lumb specializes in Network Spinal Analysis, a gentle chiropractic approach to healing to improve your overall level of health and quality of life. See ad, page 27.

SKRIP SHOPPE

Chase Parks, PharmD. 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, bio-identical hormones, vitamins, and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. See ad, page 18.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS

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.

CONCIERGE MEDICINE IDEALMD, LLC

844-IDEALMD (844-433-2563) IdealMD.com info@IdealMD.com

Looking for a Primary Care doctor that is easy to access and has the time and freedom to focus on your total wellness? Call today to learn more about our concierge membership programs. See ad, page 21.

DENTISTRY

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 15.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 11.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding poundin solutions for pediatric, m g Co veterinarian, dermatolo g y, t o p i c a l p a i n creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine, and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 54.

(regular and compoundSimpsonville ed). We specialize in cusade) www.GreenHillRx.com tomizing your dermatologic, hormone replacement, pediatric, pain, veterinarian medications and more. Established family owned business since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look forward to serving you! See ad, page 6.

GFM WELLNESS

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

We identify the causes of disease rather than just suppressing the symptoms with drugs. We teach you how to implement life-style changes for permanent good health. See ad, pages 2,3, and 42.

FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE 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.

HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 11.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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Natural hair creams and butters for your hair along with styling at Sisterly Luv natural hair studio. We welcome all curl types. Call Natalie or book online.

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 9.

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

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 35.

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

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

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Your Birth Your Way At Greenville Midwifery Care & Birth Center, we believe you should have your baby your way in an environment that’s safe for both you and your baby. We’ll embrace your birth plan whether you’re delivering in the hospital or our birth center, and we’ll support your pregnancy journey with respect, kindness and a sense of self-empowerment. Our certified nurse-midwives provide … • Holistic prenatal care • Alternative birth techniques • Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in the hospital • Water births To schedule a birth consultation or tour of our new birth center, which offers the emotional intimacy of home birth, please call (864) 797-7350. We also invite you to visit greenvillemidwiferycare.com. Greenville Midwifery Care & Birth Center 35 Medical Ridge Drive • Greenville, SC 29605

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