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Contents

20 RISING ABOVE ADVERSITY

How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

23 MONTHLY MEETUPS AT DAVIS AUDIOLOGY

24 FOODS OUR

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HEART WILL LOVE

Top 10 Heart Healthy Choices

26 CITY

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Creating Sustainable Urban Living

28 MEDITATION THAT WORKS

Tips for Finding the Right Practice

30 BANISHING

BODY-IMAGE BLUES How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

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32 MARK

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Secrets for Successful Love Matches

35 SELF-LOVE 37 BE ON THE BALL Putting Extra Fun into Fitness

DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 19 eco tip 23 community

spotlight 24 conscious

eating 26 green living 28 healing ways 30 healthy kids 6

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ow that the holidays are over, so are our excuses for indulging ourselves in foods that are tempting to the palate but not exactly nourishing for the body. Many natural health experts report that food is the magic bullet in staying healthy as we age. We all know fast food is disastrous for our health. The more I hear and read about the favorable impact of a healthy diet on diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and auto immune diseases, the more I am convinced that eating the right foods is the secret ingredient to good health and longevity.

Dr. Joseph Mercola is an osteopathic physician, natural health expert, author and a well-known media resource on the subject of natural health and nutrition. His newsletter, delivered free to your email box, is chock full of information that can help us make the right choices about what we put into our bodies. (Sign up at Mercola.com, under header.) One sensible, recent tip that is an easy choice is to include one beet and one apple in your daily diet.

Beets can lower your blood pressure, increase your stamina, fight inflammation and also support detoxification. They are a known cancer-fighting agent. Beets are also high in vitamin C which can help boost your immune system.

It’s best to buy fresh, and when possible, organic beets. Beets are really easy to prepare.

They can be simmered on the stove for 35 to 40 minutes until tender or roasted in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes. If a fork goes in easily, you know they’re done. Let cool for 15 minutes, then run under cold water. The skin easily peels off. A favorite, quick way to enjoy beets is sliced and arranged on a bed of lettuce, then sprinkled with goat cheese and walnuts.

We’re all familiar with the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” According to Dr. Mercola, an apple a day can keep five chronic diseases away. Research studies show apples can have a beneficial impact on your health in the following areas: brain health, stroke, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Apples are a lot more familiar as a daily food than beets. Be aware that apples are one of the ten “dirtiest fruits” due to heavy pesticide use. Soaking apples for 10 minutes in a solution of 10 percent vinegar and 90 percent water may help to remove some pesticides, but organic is the best way to go. A delicious snack is sliced apples spread with organic peanut butter and sprinkled with pumpkin seeds.

With the internet overflowing with recipes for a plant-based diet, it can be fun and delicious to incorporate into our diets foods that can help us to get and stay healthy.

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The New Year Brings Changes at Auger Chiropractic

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r. George Auger, DC, FCSC, announces that Auger Family Chiropractic has both a new website and new logo for their family chiropractic center, as well as newer technology. Wellness Coordinator Connie Hood states, “We now have a digital x-ray which is safer for the patient and better for the environment because it uses no chemicals or film. It’s analyzing software provides quicker results and is more accurate and faster than our previous machine.”

She continues, “Our patients already have the benefit of a doctor with over 25 years of experience successfully adjusting families, as well as an office equipped with continuously updated diagnostic technology and a website to guide them to health information they can trust.” Auger Family Chiropractic is dedicated to accurately diagnosing their patients’ needs for chiropractic care.

Auger Family Chiropractic is located at PC 1315 Haywood Rd, Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828, email CHood@AugerChiro.com or visit AugerFamilyChiropractic. com. See ad, page 6.

The Sanctuary at Falls Cottage

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he Sanctuary at Falls Cottage provides the venue and the etheric space for ultimate well-being and transformation, providing various healing modalities as well as events, classes and programs for awareness and growth.

The sanctuary is situated next to the Glendale Shoals Preserve, a 13-acre oasis of waterfalls, rivers, rolling rocks and lush green vegetation. There are hiking trails, streams for canoeing and kayaking, and even a labyrinth for a walking meditation. “Come for an hour or come for a day, just bring a picnic basket and sit in the serene beauty of this magical place. We call it ‘The Sanctuary’ because it speaks to your very Soul,” states Doctor and Reverend Sherry Gustafson.

Gustafson has been an ordained minister for over 30 years, and holds a doctorate in both divinity and energetic modalities. She is a reiki master, is certified in crystal healing, and has studied under a Hopi medicine woman in Sedona, where she received her medicine name. She’s a feng shui consultant that helps people to create sacred space.

Gustafson is also certified in neurolinguistic programming and hypnotherapy. Her true passion, however, is in the Soul—helping people to establish an understanding and relationship with the deeper part of themselves.

Classes include meditation, beginners’ crystals, and introduction to feng shui.

Programs available include soul theology, blueprint for conscious living, and ministerial/ doctoral programs. Events include water blessings, heart of the feminine, Chinese New Year ceremony and sacred fire ceremonies. The Sanctuary will also offer products for spiritual enhancements such as salt lamps, CDs, seven sacred metal bowls, crystals, sage, custom jewelry and object d’art.

The Sanctuary at Falls Cottage is located at Glendale Shoals Preserve and Waterfalls, Spartanburg. For more information call 828-817-0697, or email Dr.Sherry@SanctuaryAtFallsCottage.com. The Cottage is open by appointment only. See ad, page 22.

Open House To Introduce Le-vel Thrive

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tephanie Bowen, an independent brand promoter for Le-vel Thrive, is introducing the Thrive program at a free open house event on March 8 at 7 p.m. Thrive is a premium supplement plan that is said to assist in weight management, cognitive performance, digestive and immune function and antioxidant support.

Bowen notes that the supplement is taken in “three easy steps done in the first 30 minutes of your day,” and is formulated to supplement an individual’s diet and lifestyle by helping to fill any nutritional gaps.

The three steps include taking a Thrive supplement, customized for men or women, containing a probiotic and enzyme blend and nutrient mineral-dense formula that is also an antioxidant. Within 20 to 40 minutes, the Thrive premium lifestyle mix blended with water or milk is taken.

The last step is the Thrive Derma Fusion patch that helps support weight management, mental acuity and appetite management.

Bowen’s success with the Thrive program led her to become an independent promoter. “I lost weight, no longer crave unhealthy food, and sleep amazingly. I feel like I am 25 again.”

The Thrive open house will be held at 206 Blue Ridge Dr., Greer. RSVP to StantonBowen66@gmail, or by texting 207-660-5910 and include the number in your party. For more information, visit StephBowen02.Le-vel.com. See ad, page 19.

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Client-centered Focus and Restoring Balance Open House

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o celebrate her second year at the Chick Hampton Building, Sally Maxey of Sally’s Therapeutic Touch is hosting a Client Education Open House on Friday, March 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. Maxey invites guests to sip herbal tea while she explains what a client can expect from CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, manual lymph drainage therapy, reiki, polarity and reflexology. Nancy Balstad, who shares the office, practices neuromuscular therapy and MediCupping and will be available for questions about those modalities.

Both women are trained in oncology massage and have been practicing massage therapy and other healing arts for over thirty years. They each have studied many modalities, and their styles and approaches are different but complementary. Maxey has been practicing massage and reiki locally since 1986; while Balstad previously worked at The Balanced Body Shoppe, and is new to the Upstate.

Cost: Free. No RSVP is necessary, but for those who know they are attending, an email with OPEN HOUSE in the subject line would be appreciated. Guests are asked to use quiet voices when entering the offices, as other therapists may be working in adjoining suites. Sally’s Therapeutic Touch is located at the rear of 1 Chick Springs Rd., #111b, Greenville. For more information, call 864-616-8177, or email SallyMaxey@gmail.com. See ad, page 22.

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Salútem Organic Massage Introduces Tuning Fork Technique

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alútem Organic Massage owner, esthetician, and massage therapist Heather Coe Meuldijk recently completed a course in using tuning forks as way to relieve pain and increase blood flow.

Electrical vibration tools have often been used as a replacement for massage work, Meuldijk explains. Programmed at a variety of speeds, they may provide superficial or temporary relief. The tuning fork transcends these tools because it resonates with a low frequency and high wavelength, propelling the sound wave into the body.

Meuldijk describes the process: “The gentle hum, when pressed against the afflicted area, increases circulation. In turn, inflammation is reduced and the local area achieves a state of deep relaxation.” By repeated application of the tool, the connective tissue (fascia) starts to loosen, and the enhanced blood flow delivers vital nutrients. Knots or trigger points can also be released with the tuning fork.

“Clients who have experienced this tool say that it allows the areas to release more easily and comfortably than traditional deep tissue and myofascial techniques,” Meuldijk divulges, indicating that tuning fork sessions have been shown to provide relief for ailments including frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, sciatica, neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and migraines. The technique is included at no additional charge during any therapeutic massage session.

Salútem Organic Massage is located at 300 Randall St., Suite F in Greer, at the Historic Train Depot. For more information, call 864-630-6141, or visit Salutem-Om.MassageTherapy.com. See ad, page 26.

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Breathe Easier with Whole House Air Purification

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or Upstate South Carolina residents looking to improve the quality of the air they breathe within their homes, U.S. Energy Solutions in Taylors now offers Phenomenal Aire cold plasma generator technology, a whole house air purification solution.

Those who have felt invigorated, awake, and alert while hiking on a high mountain trail or walking along the shoreline of an ocean have experienced the beneficial effects and feelings associated with breathing air filled with a high concentrations of ions. Ions are essential to the natural process of air purification as well as to healthy living.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside our homes is often two to five times more polluted than the outside air. When placed within the ductwork of the HVAC system, this technology cleans the air traveling through it by producing an electric field (plasma field) filled with highly charged ions. The field acts as a scrubbing agent, killing viruses, bacteria, and mold and fungus spores while eliminating allergens and odors.

U.S. Energy Solutions President Don Redman explains that the Phenomenal Aire technology is easy to install, has no moving parts, requires only periodic inspection and cleaning with no planned replacement schedule, and creates no harmful byproducts or detectable ozone. For those with allergies or a health issue related to airborne allergens, this unit could qualify as a medical expense when recommended by a doctor.

Special limited time offer: $995; installation additional. For more information, contact U.S. Energy Solutions at 864-7294707, visit EnergySaverExperts.com, or attend a free Lunch & Learn event held Wednesdays and Saturdays in February (see calendar section) at 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors (across the parking lot from Texas Roadhouse restaurant). See ad, page 5.

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Whole Health Nation Symposium Comes to Zen

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n Saturday, March 3, the Whole Health Nation health symposium comes to Zen, in Greenville. The intention of the conference is to help the community regain control of their health by learning to practice the behaviors of our forefathers. Classes such as Weeds: Friend or Foe?, Seed Saving, Mushrooms for Immunity, Culinary Herbs for Healing Meals, Potato Gardening in Containers, and Growing and Preparing Ginger and Turmeric will help attendees on their path to living more naturally. The event will also include vendors, a food truck, and a drumming and movement period midday.

“Attending this conference will show you easy ways to be healthier, “ says June Ellen Bradley, one of the founders of the conference. “We also explore the big connection of eating, emotions and health in our self-care plans. Health is multifaceted; it includes the health of the planet, our own internal ecosystem and many other practices that spark vitality, vigor and resilience. We can expand our mindsets to emphasize efficiently sourcing healing meals, and also look at clearing emotional blocks that keep us from the true power we are here to manifest.”

Whole Health Nation is a forum enabling one to look deeply into some of the many facets of a healthy life. Bradley pronounces, “It is a great opportunity to connect with people who are bringing us to the next level of health. This inaugural event takes a look at local plants and people who can provide them.”

Her final statement resonates with many of us: “Food as medicine is truly powerful.”

Time: 8am to 5pm. Tickets: $75, or $65 before February 1. Location: Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. For more information or to buy tickets, call 828-899-2787, email JE.Bradley@WholeHealthNation.com, or visit EventBrite. Visit WholeHealthNation.com to read more on the conference. See ad, page 11.

Speak for Animals Announces 12th Annual Spa for Spays

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n Thursday evening, March 8, Speak for Animals will host its 12th Annual Spa for Spays event at Zen, in downtown Greenville. “Spa for Spays is a popular and unique fundraising event offering an evening of pampering and fun for our human guests,” reveals Susan Bufano of Speak for Animals.

The goal of the event is to raise money for spay and neutering services in the community. At Spa for Spays, the group’s largest annual fundraiser, volunteer professional practitioners provide services such as massage, hairstyling and nutrition.

Classes such as belly dancing and yoga are offered, and shoppers can visit the Unique Boutique and try their hand at an “irresistible” silent auction. Food and drink are also provided at the event. “It’s so popular that we have people attend year after year,” Bufano remarks. “The funds raised at this event make a great difference in our community.”

Since 2003, Speak for Animals has helped thousands of people and animals in the community by providing low- and no-cost spay/neuters and vaccines for those who need it the most. The work reduces the numbers of animals who enter shelters, and keeps animals with the families who love them. Speak for Animals achieves their goals by working in collaboration with a group of dedicated veterinary clinics and by seeking innovative ideas and campaigns. They have on-going, targeted and effective low-cost and free programs such as FIX-a-Pit Bull, Spay-Mania Outreach, Government Assistance and Rabbit Spay/Neuter.

Cost: $25-$50. Time: 5-9:30 p.m. For more information about tickets, sponsorships, or to donate items and services, email News@SpeakForAnimals.com, call 864-430-1142, or visit SpeakForAnimals.com. See ad, page 13.

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LOWER BODY MASS

A study of more than 50,000 people in the Czech Republic by the Seventh-Day Adventist Loma Linda University, in California, found that those that made breakfast their largest meal of the day had lower body mass index (BMI) levels. Lunch as the largest daily meal showed the next best results. The researchers concluded that timing and frequency of meals play a role in predicting weight loss or gain. The two factors associated with higher BMI were eating more than three meals a day (snacks were counted as extra meals) and making dinner the day’s largest meal.

Moderate Exercise Guards Against Depression In Exercise and the Prevention of Depression, a study of 33,908 adults in Norway by the University of New South Wales, researchers found that one hour of exercise a week reduced depression in 12 percent of the subjects.

The purpose of the study was to address whether exercise protects against new-onset depression and anxiety and if so, the intensity and amount of exercise required. They concluded that regular leisure-time exercise of any intensity provides protection against future depression, but not anxiety. Thus, increasing the population of people exercising may provide public mental health benefits and prevent a substantial number of new cases of depression.

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Help Heart Health Cardiologist Rossella Di Stefano, with the University of Pisa, in Italy, led a study of 26 people and determined that eating a combination of dark chocolate and olive oil improved cholesterol levels and blood pressure after 28 days. She says, “Fruits and vegetables exert their protective effects through plant polyphenols found in cocoa, olive oil and apples. We found that eating small, daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra-virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Our study suggests that extra virgin olive oil might be a good food additive to help preserve our ‘repairing cells’.”

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BIG BREAKFAST,

Research from the University of Texas at Arlington reported in The FASEB Journal, published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, has found that zinc supplements can inhibit or slow the growth of esophageal cancer cells. The research also found that zinc deficiency is common among throat cancer patients. Zinc-rich foods include spinach, flax seeds, beef, pumpkin seeds and seafood such as shrimp and oysters.

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Zinc Inhibits Throat Cancer

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A study by the University of Bristol, England, of 254,610 young people from Stockholm showed that children born to mothers taking antidepressants during pregnancy had more than a 4 percent risk of autism, compared to less than a 3 percent risk in children born to mothers with psychiatric conditions not on antidepressants. Depression is common in women of childbearing age, with 3 to 8 percent of pregnant European women prescribed antidepressants. But with 95 percent of them bearing children without autism, the risks and benefits must be carefully weighed, say researchers.

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Mindfulness Reduces Alcohol Cravings In a randomized, double-blind experiment published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, College London researchers found that among 68 heavy drinkers, just 11 minutes of recorded mindfulness training reduced drinking. Subjects were closely matched with an active control group that was taught relaxation techniques.

Seven days later, the mindfulness group on average drank 9.3 fewer units of alcohol, roughly equal to three pints of beer, while the relaxation group showed no drop in alcohol consumption.

The Dangers of Mercury in Dental Fillings Many consumers are not aware that all silver-colored fillings, or dental amalgams, contain mercury. In fact, amalgam fillings are comprised of approximately 50 percent mercury, according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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THIRD-PERSON SELF-TALK AIDS IN EMOTIONAL CONTROL As reported in Scientific Reports, two studies of 37 and 52 people at Michigan State University have discovered that talking to ourselves in the third person using statements like, “Why is John upset?” instead of, “Why am I upset?” can help improve our ability to control our emotions.

Everyone occasionally engages in internal monologue, an inner voice that guides our moment-to-moment reflections. Now, scientists believe that the language used in the process influences actions differently. The premise is that third-person self-talk leads us to think about ourselves similarly to how we think about others, which provides the psychological distance needed to facilitate selfcontrol.

or restricted in many other countries, these fillings are still used in the U.S. Amalgam fillings pose risks to human health, and dental mercury released into the environment can cause long-lasting damage to wildlife. Jack Kall, a Doctor of Dental Medicine and chairperson of the board of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), a global network of dentists, health professionals and scientists that has been researching dental amalgam and other dental products since 1984, explains, “Mercury is continuously emitted from dental amalgam fillings, and it is absorbed and retained in the body, particularly in the brain, kidney, liver, lungs and gastrointestinal tract.”

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moval techniques also raise health concerns. Some patients require the removal of amalgam fillings due to physical deterioration, while others have it done for cosmetic purposes (white-colored fillings match the teeth better) or because they prefer to have dental fillings that don’t contain mercury.

However, removal of amalgam fillings without proper safety measures can potentially lead to patients, dentists, staff and the environment being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury. Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique recommendations to mitigate dental mercury exposure are available at TheSmartChoice.com.

The IAOMT is based in ChampionsGate, FL. For more information, visit IAOMT.org, Tinyurl.com/IAOMT-Mercury-Facts or Tinyurl.com/IAOMT-Mercury-Report.

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Range Brutality

Renewable Payoff Germany Undergoes an Energy Renaissance

Last May, Germany’s renewable energy mix of solar, wind, hydropower and biomass generated so much power for a few hours that customers actually got paid for using electricity. The country’s renewable power sources generate 88 percent of total electricity demand, and growing wind power assets alone are expected to make the phenomenon a regular occurrence. When this happens, commercial producers either close power stations to reduce the electricity supply or pay consumers to take it off the grid.

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As we went to press, the fate of 90,000 wild horses and burros depended on Congressional action, as the U.S. Senate and House were hammering out differences in the delayed 2018 spending bill. The Senate version vowed to fund “humane and viable options” to the animal euthanasia allowed in the House bill.

Last October, the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board recommended that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) achieve its on-range population goal of 26,715 wild horses and burros while also phasing out the use of long-term holding facilities within three years.

Killing tens of thousands of healthy animals would “be a betrayal of millions of taxpayers that want wild horses protected as intended in the 1971 Wild FreeRoaming Horses and Burros Act,” says Neda DeMayo, president of Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation. BLM has been tasked by Congress with the responsibility of protecting wild horses and other wildlife.

The agency has balked at using affordable fertility control, despite ample evidence that it’s a more than 90 percent safe and effective means of population control, critics charge. Instead, it spends 65 percent of its annual budget in capturing, removing and warehousing animals.

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Auto Revolution

China, the world’s largest car market, is planning to stop production and sales of traditional energy vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EV), and the decision has sped up competitive development by U.S. automakers.

General Motors is promising to launch at least 20 new electric vehicles in the next six years. “General Motors believes the future is all-electric,” says Mark Reuss, the company’s head of product development.

The falling cost of lithium-ion batteries also brings a tipping point into view, observers say. By 2025 it’s possible that electric drivetrains will have no cost disadvantage compared with internal combustion engines.

Technology is fast resetting the outlook for what cars can do, how consumers use them and how much an EV will cost. Tesla, Ford and Japanese and European companies are also responding to what’s being called both “the age of electricity”, and “the age of personalized transportation”.

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Industry Revs Up for Electric Car Future

Bureaucratic Bungle

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Monsanto Still Gaming the System

Sealife Sanctuary Greenpeace Lobbies to Create Huge Antarctic Preserve

The South Pole is Earth’s last uninhabited outpost, and Greenpeace seeks to establish an Antarctic sanctuary of almost threequarters of a million square miles in the Weddell Sea adjacent to the vast continent that would protect whales, penguins and other wildlife.

The nonprofit has called for governments to show greater vision and ambition. Frida Bengtsson, head of the Greenpeace Antarctic campaign, states, “Over the next 12 months, we have an opportunity to make history: to create an Antarctic Ocean sanctuary which would be the largest protected area on Earth.” She notes that it would also ensure healthier oceans that soak up carbon dioxide to moderate climate change.

The proposal, submitted by the European Union and promoted by the German government, will be considered in October by the governmental bodies responsible for managing the Antarctic marine environment. It follows the successful adoption of the Ross Sea sanctuary in 2016.

Monsanto, the company that makes the controversial weed killer Roundup, is setting farmer against farmer and state against state with its newest product, dicamba. Amid claims and counterclaims over effectiveness and safety of crops and humans, the debate is shedding new light on how new agricultural products are introduced, tested and regulated. One major difference with dicamba is the gaseous vaporization it uses to treat crops, causing the poison to spread onto neighboring plants via wind. Brad Williams, a Missouri farmer, says that leaves on trees were “so deformed you couldn’t even really identify the differences between them.”

The manufacturer claims that proper usage protocols are not being followed. Some farmers agree, while others report crop damage and human health issues. One pivotal point of debate is which federal and state agencies have jurisdiction and the power to set enforceable guidelines. At stake are millions of acres that have already been sprayed, along with the future of non-GMO farms inadvertently contaminated by the dicamba sprayed on genetically modified crops that need the poison to survive.

Bottle Buyback

Britain May Charge Deposit to Reduce Bottle Litter

Britain only recycled 57 percent of the plastic bottles that were sold there in 2016, and is considering charging a deposit fee to reduce litter. Scotland is also introducing a deposit return policy for cans and bottles. Denmark recycles 90 percent and South Australia 80 percent by using deposits as an incentive.

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove says that almost 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans each year, with up to 80 percent washing out to sea from land.

Gove is consulting with the industry to determine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of reward and return systems for plastic, metal and glass drinks containers.

Britain’s decision to charge a deposit for each plastic bag in 2015 has slashed usage.

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Yes to Yarn

Popular Needlework Crafts Go Green

Whether for function, decoration or personal gifting, the skillful hobbies of yarn arts such as knitting, quilting, weaving, stitching, sewing, crocheting and macramé are going strong. The difference these days is that doing it eco- responsibly is enhancing the process.

“More people are making and hand-dyeing their own yarn,” says blogger Ann Budd (AnnBuddKnits.com), of Boulder, Colorado, former editor of Interweave Knits magazine and author of Knitting Green. “The results are beautiful with different color combinations, and even striping.”

Also, more yarn is American-sourced. “Shearing and dyeing are done here to cut down on the overall carbon footprint,” explains Budd, who conducts workshops for shops and clubs, plus two annual learning retreats. This year’s are in Savannah, Georgia, from April 26 to 29, and in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, from September 20 to 23.

GreenAmerica.org suggests Green Mountain Spinnery (Spinnery.com) as a U.S. source of certified organic, natural fiber yarns processed without toxic oils, chemicals or dyes; Ecobutterfly Organics (Ecobutterfly.com), for vegan-friendly, fair trade and botanically dyed organic cotton yarns and fiber, recycled glass beads, buttons and kits; and Organic Cotton Plus (OrganicCottonPlus.com), offering certified organic woven and knit fabrics, hemp and hemp-blended fabrics, threads, ribbons and vegetablebased dyes.

Interweave (Interweave.com), a craft magazine publisher, provides video and online education. Learn how to avoid potential hand and arm pain from repetitive motions with the new book Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting (ErgoIKnit.com) by San Francisco physical therapist and needlework teacher Carson Demers.

For many needlework fans, charitable volunteering keeps their fingers flying. Members of the nonprofit Mittens for Detroit (MittensForDetroit.org) make mittens, gloves, hats and lapghans for children and adults in need.

Donna Davis, of Roswell, New Mexico, has knitted hats for African newborns, wool items for Eastern European orphans and scarves for American artists. Learn more at KnittingForCharity.org.

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RISING ABOVE

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ADVERSITY How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

by April Thompson

At one time or another, an estimated 70 percent of people experience a life-altering traumatic event, and most grow stronger from surviving it, according to decades of research by leading institutions like Harvard and Yale universities and the University of Pennsylvania.

We can prepare now for life’s inevitable hurdles and setbacks by developing the skills and tools of resilience.

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t’s an incredibly hopeful message: We can go through the most terrible things imaginable and still get through to a better place,” says David B. Feldman, associate professor of counseling psychology at California’s Santa Clara University and co-author with Lee Daniel Kravetz of Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success.

Such researchers have found that, like elastic stretched beyond its normal limits, people often don’t just bounce back to their old form, but stretch and expand in new ways. The pair conducted in-depth case studies of survivors of extreme traumatic experiences that went on to do bold things. Just one case in point: After losing a leg in a car accident, college basketball player Casey Pieretti reinvented himself as a successful Hollywood stuntman.

According to many studies, 60 to 80 percent of people grow in some way from personal trauma, known as “post-traumatic growth”, according to Feldman. “It can be as simple as appreciating each day more. It can mean deepening relationships. It may result in a renewed sense of spirituality.

Or, it might take one’s life in a dramatically different direction,” he says.

Ila Eckhoff, a financial executive in New York City, has experienced more than her share of challenges: developing cerebral palsy as a toddler, enduring

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12 childhood surgeries, losing her mother at age 11 and four years ago, her husband.

“All of the struggles and losses brought me here, now,” says Eckhoff. “Nobody ever said life was easy. We have greater appreciation for the things that we had to struggle to achieve.”

Choosing self-directedness instead of self-pity in the face of challenges differentiates those that thrive from those that merely survive, observes Catherine Morisset, a life coach from Ottawa, Canada, who specializes in resilience. “It’s taking responsibility for life and managing the way you want to live it. We all have choices, even in the face of difficulty,” she says.

Mastering an Optimal Outlook

“Challenges don’t define you. How you respond does,” remarks Doug Hensch, an executive coach and author of Positively Resilient: 5½ Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles,

and Defeat Anxiety. He attests that having Forces instructors and civilians. They found a growth mindset is vital, focusing on people that rebounded strongly often shared strengths without disregarding areas needcommon attributes, including embracing a ing improvement. spiritual outlook and social network.

Maintaining a balanced outlook that’s

In 2013, Damon Redd, of Boulder, realistic, yet positive, enables individuals to Colorado, awoke to a severe flooding move on from trauma. For supersurvivors, event, with his home and business burbeing pragmatic serves them far better ied under five feet of mud and water that than a false sense of optimism about bad nearly wiped out his clothing business, situations, Feldman found, Kind Design, overnight.

Parents do a saying, “They grieved loss“It was the hardest thing es, but thought realistically disservice to their I’ve ever gone through, about what to do next.” to lose everything I had kids when they

“Optimism in the built. It also gave me a try to remove best sense is focusing on new perspective on what’s adversity from their important. It made me the positive without denying the negative, while aware that you can replace lives. When little focusing on what’s in your physical things, but you things go wrong, control,” notes Hensch. rather than rush to can’t replace memories.

Martin Seligman, My mind was blown away fix it, let the kids known as the “father of by the support I received.” figure out a solution. positive psychology”, Redd ended up paying found that when people They’ll realize it’s not forward the kindness. “We take setbacks personthe end of the world. cleaned and repaired 1,500 ally, viewing them as pairs of gloves in our in~Doug Hensch permanent, pervasive and ventory that were damaged personal, they develop a that day, and are donating sense of learned helplessness that inhibits them to search-and-rescue teams and ski growth and happiness. “It’s important not patrols. The more good you do, the more to ‘catastrophize’ or generalize a failure and good other people will do,” Redd professes. extend it to other areas of life,” says Dr. Ste Altruism and owning a moral code is ven M. Southwick, a professor of psychiatry another common characteristic of resilient at Yale University School of Medicine who individuals, according to Southwick. Having focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder a purpose is a huge indicator of whether a and resilience. person will rise to the occasion. “You can endure almost anything if you have a mission, or believe what you are doing has meaning.

Make Caring Connections It gives you great strength,” he says.

Social networks are critical in the face of challenges, resilience experts agree. “When

In 2016, Bobbi Huffman lost her high we are wronged or feel unsafe, it’s natural to school sweetheart and husband to suicide withdraw when we should do the opposite,” a few days before Valentine’s Day. As she says Feldman. “It’s also not the number of began to process the tragedy, she saw two friends you have, or even how much time choices ahead: “Drop into a deep depresyou spend with them, that matters. All you sion and give up or focus on our deep love need is at least one person you can count on.” for one another, get into therapy, and make

“We are built to be connected with oth- a difference by inspiring, encouraging and ers. It has a significant impact in regulating helping others,” says Huffman. stress,” says Southwick, a co-author of Resil She chose the latter, asking for profesience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest sional help and signing up for the 16-mile Challenges, from West Haven, Connecticut.

Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, Over the past two decades, Southwick and in New York City. “Getting into the best his colleagues have studied three groups shape of my life at age 50 became my that have come through harrowing events: passion. As I walked through the night, I being Vietnam War prisoners, Special reflected on our beautiful memories as a

RESILIENCE RESOURCES

Helpful Organizations

OptionB.org provides a supportive space online for survivors of trauma and adversity to share stories, connect with others and get help from experts.

LearningConnection.Stanford.edu/ Resilience-Project normalizes setbacks and failures as part and parcel of professional and personal growth, and provides Stanford University students and faculty a platform to swap stories and coping strategies.

Resilience.Education.UTexas.edu conveys an interactive e-learning platform developed by the University of Texas at Austin to foster a better understanding of resilience and develop related skills.

Films and Books

Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story documents the journey of chef and outdoorsman Eduardo Garcia, whose life changed irrevocably when he was jolted with 2,400 volts of electricity while hiking in Montana. Garcia lost his hand, ribs and muscle mass, but survived the injury with the help of his former partner, and became an athlete and speaker for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Unbroken depicts the life of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini, who survived 47 days on a raft after a near-fatal plane crash in World War II, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. The film is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand, herself the survivor of a disabling chronic illness.

The 33 tells the true tale of 33 miners trapped inside a mine in San Jose, Chile, for more than two months, the longest such entrapment in history. All were rescued alive.

Wild is based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of her solo hike of 1,000-plus miles on the Pacific Crest Trail without any training, following the loss of her mother and marriage.

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couple. It was an amazing, healing experience,” reflects Huffman.

Forgiveness—whether for others or ourself—is another key to help us move forward, reports Feldman. “Often, people can get stuck in blame, but resentment keeps people shackled to the past. If and when a person is ready to forgive, widespread

research indicates that it can lead to better health outcomes.”

Strengthening Our Resilience Muscle Experts point out that there isn’t any one perfect formula or single must-have trait for building resilience, and none we can’t

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develop. Learning a skill like mindfulness is an easy place to start.

“Resilient people don’t try to avoid stress, but learn how to manage and master it,” says Southwick. “Mindfulness meditation requires practice, but through it, you can learn to regulate emotions and relax the nervous system.”

Eckhoff practices mindfulness several times a day with a one-minute gratitude meditation. “I have five things I am most grateful for. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and say them. It brings me focus, reduces stress and reminds me of how lucky I am,” she says.

Morisset suggests making incremental changes to strengthen our resilience muscles.

“Success builds success and failure builds failure, so do something you know you can accomplish and build on that,” she counsels.

Writing can also be a good coping tool, according to Hensch. “Just write about your emotions. It’s amazing how much you can learn about yourself and how calming it can be.”

Good times are the best times to begin “resilience training” notes Hensch.

“I sought out a therapist once I had turned the corner after my divorce and was dating someone and my business was taking off.

It was precisely because I knew something else would likely happen, and I wanted to be better prepared for it,” he recalls.

Applying positive self-talk when something blindsides us helps, as does not expecting to handle things perfectly.

“There’s nothing wrong with just staying afloat when you’re in the middle of trauma or adversity. One key to happiness in life is just managing expectations. It’s okay to be anxious, sad and worried at times—in fact, it’s healthy,” says Hensch.

Hardships are just that: hard. However, with time and experience, resilient individuals come to trust their ability to get through them, large and small. “Resiliency is not about how you bounce back from a single traumatic event; it’s how you respond every day to the challenges that life presents,” Eckhoff has learned. “Repetitive use of this ‘muscle’ builds strength and enables you to do more and sometimes, the impossible.”

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

community spotlight

Davis Audiology Offers Monthly Meetups on Hearing Loss

by Roberta Bolduc

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r. Kristin Davis, owner of Davis Audiology, chose audiology as a career because she wanted to provide a service to the community and was drawn to being in a health-related field.

A small town girl, she is a South Carolina native who earned a Bachelor of Science in business from the University of South Carolina, and a master’s degree in audiology from Memphis State University, before beginning her practice in Greer, South Carolina, in 2008.

Davis Audiology is a state-of-the-art practice. In their East North Street office, they offer a device in the waiting area that allows for self-service hearing screenings, complimentary and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome.

Another popular feature is their monthly hearing health Meetups. The Meetups, which are open to patients or anyone interested in learning more about hearing loss, have a different topic each month. In January, the meetup was a journal club where the doctors and all participants brought an interesting journal article or information related to hearing loss that they wished to discuss with the group. Other meetings focused on cochlear implants, and Alzheimer’s disease, with a discussion on brain fitness led by a professor from Furman University.

Upcoming meetings will address navigating a hospital stay with

hearing loss, tinnitus, and technology updates.

The Regal Cinema on Woodruff Road will host the February Meetup.

After an information session, the group will watch a film while trying out different hearing devices. One such device is a pair of glasses that enables the viewer to see hearing captions on the movie screen.

With a busy practice and two offices, one in Greenville and one in Simpsonville, Dr. Davis still makes time to give back to the community. Davis Audiology is a sponsor at Greenville Little Theatre and serves on the Board of Directors.

Dr. Davis also enjoys giving of her time and expertise outside of her community. She has participated in multiple missions with trips to Haiti as part of Give Hope Global and Hear the World Foundation. She has also donated her services in Jamaica with the Jamaican Christ School for the Deaf. She is involved with a veteran sponsorship program called Honor Flight, where, in a guardian capacity, she accompanies veterans to various war memorials including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Dr. Davis is passionate about offering preventive care to avoid hearing loss, and reports that hearing loss is the third most common affliction of those over the age of 55. Tinnitus—a ringing, roaring, clicking, or hissing sound in the ears—is among the most common of hearing-related problems and it affects about 25 million Americans. The majority of patients with tinnitus receive partial or complete relief with the use of hearing aids. Many diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and heart disease have been linked to hearing loss.

Dr. Davis reminds us that we schedule regular visits to have our eyes and teeth checked. Giving the same attention to our hearing is another preventive move that can pay big dividends.

Davis Audiology is located at 4318 E. North St., Greenville, and 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct., in Simpsonville. For more information, visit DavisAudiology.com or call 864-655-8300 for more details on monthly hearing loss Meetups. See ad, page 19.

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ow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning once penned this unforgettable line to her husband and fellow poet, Robert Browning.

Let us also count the ways to improve our loved ones’ heart health: Lower blood pressure. Modulate irregular heartbeats.

Avoid plaque build-up in arteries. Improve blood flow to the heart.

We can love our hearts with 10 superfoods that just might make perfect ingredients for a Valentine’s Day meal, starting with dark chocolate.

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Cocoa powder. Cacao’s flavanols lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke and act as antioxidants to prevent inflammation. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, a physician, doctor of public health and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, confirms, “Between 400 and 900 milligrams (mg) a day of cocoa flavanols may favorably affect several mechanisms and pathways related to cardiovascular disease prevention.”

Not all chocolate is created equal.

Manson recommends chocolate with cocoa or cacao as the first ingredient, not sugar. She

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and her colleagues are currently conducting the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, a large-scale, randomized study of 18,000 U.S. men and women testing the benefits of ingesting 600 mg per day of cocoa flavanols.

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Raspberries.

Just one-half cup of berries a day can provide plenty of phytonutrients and antioxidants for decreasing inflammation and preventing heart disease, says Wendy Bazilian, a doctor of public health and registered dietitian in San Diego, and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients.

“Whirl them into a breakfast smoothie, add them to a green salad or combine them with dark chocolate for a tasty, heart-healthy dessert,” she advises.

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Salmon.

Full of omega-3 fatty acids, wild-caught salmon (about two six-ounce weekly servings) helps reduce systemic inflammation and risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and stroke, according to Dr. Josh Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee. Beyond prevention, omega-3s in oily fish are also

widely known to treat atherosclerosis, normalize heart rhythms and help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as significantly lower the risk of stroke.

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Pumpkin seeds. High

in magnesium—about 764 mg per cup—roasted pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, top the list of heart-healthy nuts and seeds. Magnesium is an important electrolyte that helps the heart fire on all cylinders and not skip a beat. Improvements in lipid profiles can occur with a daily intake of 365 mg, or about a half-cup, of pepitas. Enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds as a snack or scatter them in a salad, bowl of chili or soup for a delicious crunch.

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Avocados. Fresh

avocados supply magnesium, plus they’re a good source of potassium, another electrolyte the heart needs for optimum functioning. “You probably know bananas and citrus fruits are top sources of potassium, but I like avocados because they also supply healthy fats,” says Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, a board-certified cardiologist with the HeartMD Institute, in Manchester, Connecticut.

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Almonds. Sinatra

recommends a handful of almonds a day to raise HDL, a form of “good” cholesterol he likens to a “lipid garbage truck” that picks up oxidized “bad” LDL in the bloodstream and carries it to the liver for processing.

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Cold-

pressed extra-virgin olive oil with a high phenol

content can help lower blood pressure (via about two tablespoons daily), make more efficient and protective HDL cholesterol, and protect the inner lining of arteries.

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Beet Juice.

A 2015 study in the journal Hypertension found that two daily eight-ounce glasses of beet juice can help reduce high blood pressure. Beets contain a natural dietary nitrate found in previous studies to lower high blood pressure. Enjoy beet juice in smoothies, as a tart drink known as a “shrub” (beet juice with raspberry vinegar) or in soups like borscht.

tinctive aroma, helps keep blood thin and flowing optimally, says Sinatra. The freshest chopped garlic offers the best benefits, according to a study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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Garlic. Allicin, the sulfur compound that gives garlic its dis-

Pomegranate. Drinking about one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months can improve blood flow to the heart, reports a study in the American Journal of Cardiology.

The ultimate reason of all to keep our hearts in good working order was voiced by Helen Keller: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

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CITY HOMESTEADING Creating Sustainable Urban Living

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It is important to stay positive because

beauty comes from the inside out. ~Jenn Proske

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omesteading is a broad field.

“Along with planting produce, we encourage people to compost, change how they use water, learn about biochar—a long-term soil amendment that returns carbon to the earth—and employ creative economics, including bartering and food-sharing systems,” says K. Ruby Blume, of Grants Pass, Oregon, who founded the Institute of Urban Homesteading, in Oakland, California, a decade ago (iuhOakland.com). She’s also co-author of Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living.

Blume was recently engaged to invite speakers and coordinate presentation content for the three-day online Gardening and Homesteading Skills Summit hosted by The Shift Network. Last October, 20 leading farmers, master gardeners, homesteaders

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and other experts shared innovative, environmentally friendly advice for providing food and adopting eco-friendly practices.

Blume, who grows fruit and vegetables and raises chickens, sheep and bees on 22 acres, plans to launch her Fantastic Farm Store this month, and will offer spring classes at her institute, as well as at the Rogue River Community Center, in southern Oregon. “Everyone should grow their favorite vegetable from seed; think about the animal if eating meat; and take a nature field study class. These all connect us to nature and our world,” advises Blume.

Food as Medicine David Crow, teacher, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures (Floracopeia.com), is a leader in research and development of

growing herbs for medicine, working from Grass Valley, California. He extols the importance of gardens of all types—backyards, schools, neighborhoods and public spaces. “They can strengthen communities, beautify life and reduce crime,” he says. In his home state, he helped launch The Learning Garden, at Venice High School, in 2001. “It’s an eye-opener for youngsters, and they take pride in ownership.” People without a garden plot can place a pot inside or on a balcony or find a community garden.

“Medicinal plants don’t have to be a luxury of the wealthy.

You can spend a fraction of the $30 for a drug prescription in growing most of them, and then trade for others with neighbors,” says Crow. He particularly values oregano, thyme, rosemary, lavender and basil.

To increase yields, home gardeners may consider daily drip irrigation—a system of tubes positioned just above the soil, with tiny holes spaced at regular intervals. It can conveniently work on a timer with an automatic shutoff during rain. Other benefits include water conservation and better soil structure by avoiding puddles from manual watering.

“Drip irrigation can be especially helpful during dry spells, which can run two to four weeks in many climates,” says Robert Kourik (RobertKourik.com), landscape consultant, horticultural researcher and author of Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and Climate, and last year’s Understanding Roots. “It can be effective for virtually any fruit or vegetable, except water crops like rice and cranberries.”

it enters your home; changes occur daily and seasonally.”

It’s easy to move furniture to align with sunshine. In warmer climates, attach plant trellises or fabric awnings outside windows to filter or direct reflected light. “Add a potted plant to a window and a picture of a natural scene on a wall. Take the time to get out into woodlands,” advises Venolia.

She commends Marc Rosenbaum, of South Mountain Company, in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, as a green building leader who “brings a soulful approach, as well as engineering, data and technology efficiencies, to a project.” Along with green building goals like zero net energy, Rosenbaum strives to create homes that are healthy, comfortable, resource-efficient, durable and adaptable by the people that inhabit them.

Along with being part of the slow food movement and do-ityourself trends, Blume believes, “Homesteading gives people the feeling they are making a positive difference by making sustainable changes in their lifestyle and home.”

For summit recordings or transcripts and notices of upcoming events like the online annual Plant Medicine Telesummit in March, visit TheShiftNetwork.com.

Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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ore Americans than ever before are seeking the benefits of meditation, which notably improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Choosing from its many styles and traditions can be daunting for a new meditator, as is figuring out how to incorporate such a practice into a busy life.

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“Meditation is for people of all spiritual backgrounds. As a tool to develop awareness, it can enhance what you already believe and practice,” assures Diana Lang, the Los Angeles author of Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach and a spiritual counselor who has taught meditation for 37 years.

For Jackie Trottmann, a Christian author from St. Louis, Missouri, there is no contradiction between a meditation practice and her faith; rather, they complement one another. For her, “Prayer is like talking to God, whereas meditation is listening to God. Before I came to meditation, I had been doing all the talking.”

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She came to meditation during a trying period working in sales and marketing.

“When a friend gave me a meditation CD, I popped it in after a stressful conference call and felt instantly calmed. Ten years later, meditation has gone beyond quieting the mind; it’s sunk into my heart and spirit,” says Trottmann, who went on to publish her own CDs at GuidedChristianMeditation.com.

“I came to meditation tired of habitual suffering and stress, and wanting to be happier,” says Bill Scheinman, a coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he refers to as “mindfulness practice without the Buddhist jargon.”

The Oakland, California, instructor has taught mindfulness in settings ranging from corporations to prisons, drawing from a range of meditative disciplines and 23 years of intensive practice.

Begin Modestly “Millions are seeking more mindfulness through meditation, but don’t know how to go about it,” says Sean Fargo, a Berkeley, California, meditation instructor and for-

mer Buddhist monk. “The key is to take baby steps, like going to the gym for the first time. Start by practicing a few minutes a day; just pay attention to something such as the sensations of breathing, without judgment.”

“Having taught meditation to tens of thousands of people, I would say the most common issue is that beginning meditators don’t think they’re doing it right. It’s important not to judge yourself or have loaded expectations about the experience,” notes Lang. She suggests starting wherever we are right now, adding, “Whatever book, class or teacher you first stumble upon is a clue.”

But that doesn’t call for rigidly adhering to a particular type of meditation forever.

Assess Benefits “Shop around and try different things, but at some point, you will begin to discover what works for you,” advises Scheinman.

In trying to decide which meditation practice is right for us, “Go with what feels juicy,” says Fargo, who founded MindfulnessExercises.com, offering 1,500 free mindfulness meditations, worksheets and talks. “You’re more likely to do what feels alive and enlivening.”

The act of meditating can be uncomfortable, but the challenges are part of its power. Scheinman remarks. “If you establish a daily practice, eventually, you will become more clear-headed, kinder and happier. That’s how you know your practice is working—not how you feel during meditation itself.”

Consistency is key. It’s not effective to only meditate when you feel good, he says.

Overview of Options Mindfulness practices go by many names, from vipassana to MBSR, and can be done sitting or walking, but all are focused on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness. “Mindfulness is about being aware: deliberately paying attention to body sensations, thoughts and emotions. Focused attention is on the body, heart and mind,” explains Scheinman.

Guided visualization differs from most forms of meditation in that the meditator is intentionally creating a mental image, typically one of a peaceful, beautiful place. Typically, the goal of a guided visualization is deep relaxation and stress reduction.

Mantra meditations involve continuous repetition of a word, phrase or sound, drawing spiritual power from the sound’s vibration, as well as its meaning. Many mantras are uttered in a tradition’s native language, such as shanti, meaning peace in Sanskrit. Teachers like Lang prefer to use mantras in English that meditators can more easily grasp, such as, “Love is the way.”

Breathing meditation. Meditation experts say our everpresent breath is a sound foundation for a meditation practice, as well as an easy place to start. “Tapping into the power of our breath is vital; it cleanses our system,” says Trottmann.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Banishing Body-Image Blues

How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

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by Amber Lanier Nagle

any young women don’t feel comfortable in their own skin.

A 21st-century global study sponsored by Unilever’s Dove brand found that 90 percent of girls from 15 to 17 years old wanted to change at least one aspect of their physical appearance, especially their body weight. University of Minnesota research following adolescents for 10 years showed that about half of the female participants had dieted in the previous year, twice the number of males.

Tracy Anderson, a mother of two and fitness expert, has spent the last 18 years working with women seeking balance in their bodies. In her recent book, Total Teen: Tracy Anderson’s Guide to Health, Happiness, and Ruling Your World, she observes, “Teens are depleted from comparing themselves to the shapes of others and from scolding themselves: ‘I should be thinner, I should be able to fit in those pants, I should be in better shape.’ But looking good on the outside must start with feeling good on the inside.”

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Monitor Thoughts

Anderson believes we feel most happy and fulfilled and accomplish the most when our minds are calm, clear and alert.

“If young women learn to connect with their mind, identify when their thoughts are anxious or stressed, and practice conscious breathing and meditating to regain a calm, centered state, they’ll be able to rebalance themselves for the rest of their

lives,” she says. “By keeping a thought journal for a while and noticing when their thoughts have negative undertones, they can retrain their attitude.”

Live a complaint-free day once each week. Every time a negative thought pops up, expel it and focus on a positive aspect of the idea or experience. Also invest a few moments each day feeling thankful for successful aspects of life. “After a while, these exercises become habitual,” says Anderson. “Happy, high-achieving people fill their minds with positive, uplifting thoughts, affirmations and sincere gratitude. It’s widely proven to work.”

Eat Well

“Most teens can eat junk food all day long and still wake up the next morning ready to take on the world,” Anderson says. But such an unhealthy routine “shapes eating patterns for the rest of their lives, eventually catching up with them.”

She strongly believes every young woman should routinely ask herself, “Is this real food?”

“A potato is a real food, or whole food, but instant mashed potatoes are processed.

A fresh ear of corn is a whole food; corn chips are processed. If you

want to feel strong and healthy and look great, eat whole foods,” says Anderson.

Also, note how the body responds to eating specific foods. Here again, a journal can help. “Jot down how a food made you feel after 15 minutes, an hour and two hours. Are you alert or sluggish? What signals are your stomach and brain sending? It’s useful information to make better ongoing food choices,” Anderson advises.

She also advocates drinking plenty of water and eating organic foods when possible, and warns teens against skipping meals or snacks when their developing bodies feel the need for fuel.

Move More

For some teens, exercise movements don’t feel comfortable or natural, which hinders them from doing healthful exercise. “I’ve found that if a young woman practices exercises for a while privately, she’ll become more comfortable and confident over time,” says Anderson. “It’s like learning a foreign language, musical instrument or any skill. You master the basics first and build on them. With practice, you start feeling more at ease.”

In her book, Anderson offers many step-by-step, illustrated workout moves designed to daily tone arms, legs and abs, and increase strength and flexibility. Many incorporate fun dance components that work well with music.

“Regular exercise releases endorphins—the hormones that make us feel happier and better about ourselves,” she says. “For young women navigating the emotional ups and downs associated with menstrual cycles and puberty, exercise can be a lifesaver.” Whether it’s yoga, walking, martial arts, dancing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, climbing, skiing, gymnastics or tennis, teens need to find “some kind of movement and activity to become part of their everyday life.”

A University of Wisconsin metaanalysis of 77 studies examining women’s body images suggests body dissatisfaction is a risk factor for eating disorders and a significant predictor of low self-esteem, depression and obesity. Helping young women build, strengthen or regain their positive body image and self-esteem works to empower a new generation and enables them to enjoy happier, healthier lives.

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

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Mark Rosenfeld’s Secrets for Successful Love Matches

by Alison James

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ustralian author, speaker and dating coach Mark Rosenfeld knows firsthand the challenges of navigating romantic relationships.

After struggling with shyness, he took on a confidence-boosting job as an exotic dancer in 2011, working with men at both ends of the assertiveness spectrum. In this milieu, he gained a better understanding of men’s thoughts and actions related to women.

Through his career as a dancer while in his own satisfying relationship, Rosenfeld also personally communicated with about 50,000 women, many of which opened up about their own trials and tribulations with dating.

A resident of Brisbane, Rosenfeld launched the website MakeHimYours.com. au in 2014, sharing what he’s learned in order to help women stop experiencing frustrations in dating and start attracting healthy, happy relationships. He’s also participated in the conversation at The Good Men Project on what enlightened masculinity means in the 21st century.

What are the greatest misconceptions women have about men?

Both genders face significant, yet different, challenges, and so believe the other gender has it easier. Men want to feel cared for and heard. Many are terrified to approach a woman; they fear rejection or not being a good enough provider. Often, when a woman perceives that a man needs space, it’s his fears and insecurities that are keeping him from deeper intimacy.

What mistakes do women make in the courtship phase?

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to slow down and date multiple men to counter that tendency. It’s also good to “widen the funnel” and date different types of men, especially if you seem to attract the so-called “wrong” type. Keep deep emotions and commitments out of the courtship phase, while you discover who someone is and if they are right for you.

Why do both genders need to nurture their feminine energy?

As a man, I can spend too much time on my masculine energy and be too logical and focused on end results. I can lose a sense of self, presence and connection with the present moment. Meditation is one entry point; I find practicing a martial art is grounding, as is spending quality time with a woman.

If an individual spends too much time in either energy, imbalance occurs; everyone has to find their own equilibrium.

What are good ways to practice self-care while seeking and sustaining a relationship?

Find activities in your day that make you feel nurtured, happy and good about your-

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self. Take care of your health, home and friendships. Exercise some independence.

Make your life fulfilling, so that men want to be part of your exciting days.

How can we best navigate the world of online dating and other means of meeting potential mates?

It starts with your mindset. If you think you will be on a dating site for three weeks and find a mate, don’t bother. Be prepared to engage for a minimum of six to 12 months.

Consider bad dates as reasons to laugh.

Think of it as “online introducing”. It’s up to you to quickly get past the chat stage to real communication and real dates. Online potential mates don’t have a “vibe” for you like they do in person. I suggest talking with prospects on the phone and keeping first dates short. Keep an open mind to recognize prospects you might otherwise overlook.

Online dating is a supplement, not a substitute, for meeting compatible men or women in real life. You should be tapping networks of friends, family and colleagues to make connections, as well as being open to meeting potential mates at public events.

Which signs indicate that a dating prospect wants to pursue a genuine relationship?

Emotional momentum, combined with consistency, is an important sign. Anyone can put in effort for a little while; but do they periodically disappear? No one wants someone they feel a connection with to physically or emotionally wander away, or risk the object of their affection thinking they aren’t interested. Make sure they are reciprocating the effort you put in.

Prioritizing is another sign; a person will find a way to see someone they care about. A key third sign is integration. They will want to respectfully integrate you into their world more and more, introducing you to friends, family and work colleagues.

Look for this overall pattern to continue over time. It’s vital to let people prove themselves with their actions.

Alison James is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C.

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s I began to love myself, I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth.

Today, I know, this is AUTHENTICITY. As I began to love myself, I understood how much it can offend somebody as I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me.

Today I call it RESPECT. As I began to love myself, I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow.

Today I call it MATURITY.

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As I began to love myself, I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment.

So I could be calm.

Today I call it SELF-CONFIDENCE. As I began to love myself, I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future.

Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm.

Today I call it SIMPLICITY. As I began to love myself, I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health—food, people, things, situations and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.

Today I know it is LOVE OF ONESELF. As I began to love myself, I quit trying to always be right, and ever since, I was wrong less of the time.

Today I discovered that is MODESTY. As I began to love myself, I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening.

Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it FULFILLMENT. As I began to love myself, I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally.

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repetition and visual reinforcement. We have patients do simple exercises with the ball hundreds of times so these pathways start to form,” explains Bob Schrupp, a physical therapist and founder of Therapy Network, in Winona, Minnesota.

One goal for physical and occupational therapists is to help clients perform rehabilitation exercises that also motivate them to continue exercising. While the ball is an excellent tool in clinical settings, Schrupp cautions, “After a stroke, or if you’re older or in poor health, it’s always best to check with your doctor or physical therapist to determine if stability ball exercises are appropriate.”

Be On the Ball Putting Extra Fun into Fitness

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by Marlaina Donato

heir playful appearance as a beach ball look-alike makes exercise balls welcome props in home workouts, gyms and yoga studios. “They’re a fun training tool for every age, from children to maturing Baby Boomers,” says Dennis Fuchs, CEO of TheraGear, in Sumas, Washington. “Exercise balls are affordable and offer many benefits, from enhanced mobility to reduced risk of injury and increased athletic performance.”

Originally developed by Italian plastic manufacturer Aquilino Cosani in 1963 as a toy called the Gymnastik and then used by British and Swiss physical therapists to help orthopedic patients, the ball has since come a long way to serve fitness needs. Also known as Swiss, stability, balance, physio- and Pilates balls, this colorful piece of equipment can range in size from 14 to 34 inches to be appropriate for a user’s height (Tinyurl.com/RightSizeExerciseBall).

Core Strength Without Strain Stability balls are recommended by fitness trainers and chiropractors for their ability to build core strength and increase flexibility of pelvic muscles without putting unnecessary strain on the back. “The core is a series of muscles used in almost all functional movement; tailored exercises focus both on abdominal and back strength and pelvic and hip stability,” explains Linnea Pond, an exercise instructor at the Pocono Family YMCA, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Using an exercise ball also promotes full body conditioning.

“Swiss ball training connects the brain with stabilizer muscles, improving gross motor skills and upper body strength, as well,” Fuchs elaborates. “These versatile training balls help equip an individual to handle the functional demands of sports and everyday life.”

Pregnant Women and Senior Fitness Balance balls, when used properly, can offer a safe way for pregnant women, children and seniors to stay fit. Exercising with a ball can help older individuals increase flexibility, especially in the hips, with cardiac strengthening as a bonus.

Pregnant women can safely increase and maintain abdominal strength as the baby grows, and in doing so, care for muscles that will help them through labor. “Pregnancy can throw a woman off balance, and a growing baby puts pressure on internal organs.

Pressing the back on a stability ball against a wall offers support for squats. Sitting on a ball helps maintain good posture and pelvic mobility, and reduces low back pain,” explains Pond.

Incorporating the ball into yoga or Pilates routines prompts different muscles into action because it calls on the body’s learned ability to sense and respond to movement, termed proprioception.

Pond says, “Proprioception is challenged just from sitting on the ball; there are immediate physical adjustments made to maintain posture and stability. In yoga, the ball is another tool to increase flexibility and balance.”

School and Workplace Exercise balls are increasingly replacing traditional chairs in classrooms and offices, and teachers are reporting better grades and attention span as a result, while workers appreciate better-toned muscles and enhanced balance. Maintaining good posture by sitting on the ball also increases blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain.

Recovery from Injury and Illness

Regarding the equipment’s eyecatching appearance, Schrupp sees a helpful bonus: “The ball is a big, colorful reminder to perform your exercises.”

Exercise balls are used in occupational therapy for stroke patients and others recovering from injury. “A stroke deadens part of the brain, and to regain movement in an affected arm or leg, an unaffected part of the brain must take over the lost function. The goal of the therapist is to establish new neural pathways through

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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2018 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 “What is Not Love” with LC Branch – 10:30amnoon. A look at the ideas and assumptions we attach to this thing called Love. Love offering basis. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

Questions, call 646-6114.

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Health & Wellness Issue

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F eature: Natural Stress Relief Plus: Understanding Nutraceuticals Feature: Living Courageously Plus: Meditation Styles

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F eature: Farmers Rooted in Health Plus: Anti-Inflam matory Diet Feature: Simplified Parenting Plus: Multilevel Healing

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Intuitive Arts Fair – 11am-5pm. Have questions?

Receive answers! Treat yourself with intuitive readers and tarot, enjoy a massage, or holistic healing.

Please visit our website for more information on the readers and healers. Most sessions $25 (cash) for 20 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com.

“The Power of Love” with Jenny Bell – 10:30amnoon. If you were truly in the center of bliss, experiencing total health, satisfying relationships, and abundance flowing around you, what would get you off the sofa and out the door? Love offering basis. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

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Zero Energy Home Seminar – 11am. Learn how to build a zero energy home for less than a regular house or retro to zero your existing home. Call for reservation. Free. Energy Source Home Solutions.

Greenville area, location TBD. 877-224-1447.

Valentine’s Celebration – 5-10pm. Join us for our Valentine inspired appetizers and entrees. We will be offering special dessert selections to be shared by two. Specialty cocktails and full bar available.

Enjoy piano music performed by Eric Barnhart.

Call for details and reservations. Cost varies with selection. Westin Poinsett Piano Lounge, 120 S. Main St., Greenville. 864-421-9700.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 “The Greatest Love” with Phyllis Benfield – 10:30am-noon. Self-love is not selfish. It is the greatest love of all. Without this love, we are unable to adequately love others. Come be the love that you are! Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 “The Spirit of Unity” with Ron Lindahn – 10:30am-noon. Ron will share the story of how Unity evolved from the combination of Eastern spiritual philosophy with the Western science of

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mental healing. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

Questions, call 646-6114.

Meditation for Personal Benefit and Spiritual Growth – 12:30-2:30pm. Meditation is a powerful tool for enhancing health and wellbeing in every area of our lives. Join Ron Lindahn as he shares techniques and provides an opportunity to practice together. Love offering basis. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

plan ahead SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Whole Health Nation Health Conference – 8am.

Knowing local medicinal plants, growing food, saving seed, connecting with local resources.

Good health is a local experience. Discover how much power you actually have around your health. For more info, visit website. Tickets $75.

Event located at Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.

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mark your calendar THURSDAY, MARCH 8 Spa for Spays – 5-9:30pm. Spa for Spays is an evening of pampering and fun for human guests. Our volunteer professional practitioners provide services such as massage, hairstyling, and nutrition. We also offer classes such as belly dancing and yoga, shopping in our Unique Boutique, irresistible silent auction, decadent catered food and drink. No wonder it is so popular and we have people attend year after year! To ensure you get a spa service, ticket purchase recommended. Call or email to get involved as a sponsor, practitioner or donor. $25$50. Event located at Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. 864-430-1142. SpeakForAnimals. com. News@SpeakForAnimals.com.

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monday Recuperative Back Care Yoga – 10:15-11:30am.

Yoga practitioners of all levels–including absolute beginners–are welcome to this class specifically to care for your lower back / hips. You’ll learn how to stretch / strengthen these areas, as well as how to strengthen / stabilize your core. $10/class; $75/30 day unlimited. New client special: $40/30 day unlimited. Mel-O-Yoga, 803B W. Poinsett St., Greer. 979-6133. Mel-O-Yoga.com. MBoulos@ Bellsouth.net.

Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Mon-Sat; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com Alignment Yoga – 5:30pm. Practice slowly and methodically to gain alignment, awareness and freedom in your body so that you can do what’s important to you. Beginners welcome. $10. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. 561-5925. ChooseJoyfulHealth.com.

Joan@ChooseJoyfulHealth.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.

tuesday Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have.

Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission.

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

GreenvilleZoo.com Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. See Monday 11 a.m. listing. Crystal Visions.

Meditation and Mindfulness Group – 6:307:30pm. Deborah Edwards, Chopra Center-certified

Perfect Health Instructor, leads meditation and offers mindfulness tips and instruction. Whether for relaxation, stress relief or health, science supports the benefits of a regular meditation practice. All levels can benefit. Free. Leigh Healing Center, 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville. 406-3800.

wednesday Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. See Monday 11 a.m. listing. Crystal Visions.

Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop – 121pm. Free educational event in our showroom. Learn how to reduce or eliminate increasing power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment, and become energy independent. Free – lunch provided. US Energy Solutions, 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. 729-4707. WhyGreenEnergy. com. Karen@WhyGreenEnergy.com.

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

thursday Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. See Monday11 a.m. listing.

Crystal Visions.

Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience?

Greenville – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Thursday of the month.

This Meetup is open to anyone looking for answers and validation of personal spiritual experiences.

Topics vary monthly. Join other like hearted Souls seeking God in their everyday life. Free. Eckankar.

Location will vary. 627-0470. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org

classifieds WANTED: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST. Both full-time and part-time (3:30 to 6 p.m.) positions available - Experience working with children and adults. Email resume and references to Jeannie@BEACONslps.com.

SEEKING LICENSED HVAC CONTRACTOR to do final 10% of connection for 2 ton, 1300 SEER dual heat pump system for reasonable price. Boxes made, lines run, ductwork and crawl space unit in place. Need electric connected to unit and panel, and unit charged and tested. Contact HouseStuff9@gmail.com.

FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport. com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049.

NEW WELLNESS CENTER IN GREER is hiring massage therapists for all shifts. Other practitioners are welcome to contact us for collaboration. Contact Doug 864-884-5115.

NEED A NEW LOOK for your advertising and promotional material? Graphic designer with 15 years experience in the wellness and holistic industry. Fully bilingual: English and Spanish. Call 787-297-8818 or email Waleska@ PRNatural.com ROOM / MEETING SPACE / LOBBY for rent—-calm, serene, massage storefront. Rent by hour/day/week/month. Good fit for reflexology, cranio, balance, massage, kinesiology, yoga, counselor or coach. Julie: 864-987-9708.

friday Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. See Monday11 a.m. listing. Crystal Visions.

saturday Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. See Monday11 a.m. listing. Crystal Visions. iRise Yoga – 11:45-12:45pm. iRise classes are upbeat and energetic; designed for a yogi looking to take part in a fresh experience. 1st class free; $10/class or $75/30 day unlimited. Current new client special: $40/30 day unlimited class pass.

Mel-O-Yoga, 803B W. Poinsett St., Greer. 9796133. Mel-O-Yoga.com. MBoulos@Bellsouth.net.

Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop – 121pm. Free educational event in our showroom.

Learn how to reduce or eliminate increasing power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment, and become energy independent. Free – lunch provided. US Energy Solutions, 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. 729-4707. WhyGreenEnergy.com.

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community resource guide 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.

BOOKSTORES AIR PURIFICATION

FRESCO AIR PURIFIER

Rodney Leatherman 236 East Main St 120 877-224-1447 • Sevierville www.FrescoHealth.com info@dropyourenergybill.com

Fresco has produced Quality Products over 20 years, conditions 4000 sf. Local demonstrations available.

Removes smoke, pet, mold, mildew, odors. 5 year warranty.

Satisfaction Guarantee!

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

FIVE SHEN WELLNESS & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

1320 Haywood Rd. • Greenville 864-619-1398 • FiveShen.com

Free 30 minute consultation. Five Element Acupuncture & traditional herbal medicine specializing in mental/emotional wellness, PTSD, depression, stress/anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, migraines and pain.

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, back cover.

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 29.

KUBOTA ACUPUNCTURE

Naoki Kubota, L.Ac 3 Bishop St., Ste. 205, Inman, SC 47-A Orange St., Asheville, NC 828-713-4755

Forty years of experience in Japanese acupuncture. Treats the whole body, relieving symptoms and healing the root cause. General health will be restored.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC

220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

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

A balanced approach to stressfree living with advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases and anxiety disorders. See ad, page 17.

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5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

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

CHIROPRACTIC

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

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

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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 7.

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 6.

DIXON WELLNESS & CHIROPRACTIC 1500 Whitehall Road Anderson, SC 29625 864-226-0050

We offer Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)/Applied Kinesiology (AK) combined with Blood Report Analysis to determine which Whole Food Supplements best suits your individual profile. See ad, page 26

LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 1272 Woodruff Rd. 864-288-2136 • Greenville DrEdwardsChiro.com

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing low force instrument adjusting. We also offer nutrition testing using muscle reflexes to measure your neurological reflexes and organ functions.

See ad, page 29.

MOUNTAIN MOVEMENT CENTER Dr. Michael Day, D.C., B.Sc. 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E 864-448-2073 • Greenville MountainMovementCenter.com DrMichaelDay@gmail.com

Holistic chiropractic, muscle therapy, nutrition seminars, functional nutrition. Dr. Day specializes in issues no one else can fix. We can get you well!

See ad, page 10.

ST. JOHN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Nancy St. John 148 Walnut Lane, Suite I Travelers Rest • 864-834-8099

Pain relief through healing adjustments. We teach you the proper postural positions, i.e., erogonomics, to follow in all your activities—walking, sleeping, sitting , standing, vacuuming, working at a computer, etc. See ad, page 13.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, mpounding o C 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.

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s to meet patients’ unique needs for: NATURE’S • Dermatology • Pain CreamsWAY • BHRTHOME cals • Sports Medicine GeriatricsLPC, LMFT Shelly M. •Smith, y Soaps and doTERRA essential oils.

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in a nature-based, body-centered approach to help you get to the root of the issue and release it with ease. Free phone consultation. Call or email to schedule. See ad, page 8.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 4.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 4.

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

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room.

Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

FARMS DAY SPA TRANQUILITY DAY SPA

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

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

HAPPY COW CREAMERY

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

Offering high-quality, fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed dairy cows. Whole milk, chocolate milk, cultured buttermilk and strawberry milk are a few of the products offered at our farm store. See ad, page 33.

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

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

GREEN BUILDING AND BEYOND ENERGY SOURCE HOME SOLUTION Rodney Leatherman 236 East Main St 120 877-224-1447 • Sevierville www.EnergySourceHome.com info@dropyourenergybill.com

Cutting edge technology is available - The Future is Now! Delivered anywhere; engineered with Ultra-Efficiency, incredible strength, amazing designs with quicker build times, shipped factory direct. See ad, page 3

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.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products / services. Chicago and European trained; 30 years experience.

Certified master colorist; hair design, care, consultation specialist.

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HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET

Harriett Belue, co-owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs www.beluefarms.com market@beluefarms.com

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/ GAPS/Whole 30 foods, herbal supplements and CBD hemp oil. See ad, page 25.

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

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

UPSTATE FOOD CO-OP

Theresa Pizzuto, General Manager 404 John Holliday Rd. 864-868-3105 • Six Mile UpstateFoodCoop.com Info@UpstateFoodCoop.com

Member-owned, volunteer-run, non-profit business: natural & organic foods, supplements, herbs. Working members pay lower prices, trial memberships available.

Members may place orders with our suppliers. .

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

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HEARING HEALTH COME HEAR HEARING CENTER 210 W. Stone Ave. 864-325-3584 • Greenville Jeanne Hahn, BC-HIS Jeremy LeFebre, HIS

Why pay more than you have to for hearing aids?

We feel that by giving you a lower price than competitors we will continue to serve you for years.

DAVIS AUDIOLOGY

4318 E. North St., Greenville 11 Five Forks Plaza, Simpsonville 864-655-8300 Greenville, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest DavisAudiology.com

We educate and empower you to understand your hearing and make informed decisions about your hearing health. Let our doctors take care of your needs. See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE

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

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 26

MASSAGE / BODYWORK RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE

June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599 620 Howell Rd. 864-634-3019 • Greenville JuneLordiMassage.com

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC

Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., C-NMM/OMM 4010 E. North St., Ste. 4 864-417-5255 • Greenville

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general wellbeing. See ad, page 33.

relax • unwind • destress PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Picture Your Life. Visit our website to schedule your portrait session for children, professional, boudoir, and more. Request a quote for wedding and event photography.

REIKI / HEALING TOUCH DIVINELY RESTORED

Julie Roberts, CCH,CIEC/CEP 864-354-1106 • Greer Divinely-Restored.com

As a Certified Reiki Master, Crystal Healer and Ethical Intuitive Consultant, Julie is guided by Source as she combines several modalities to provide each client a unique healing experience tailored specifically for them.

ROLFING / STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CODY SMOLIK, LLC

Offices in Greenville, SC; Fairfield County, CT; Park Slope, Brooklyn Cody.Smolik@gmail.com Cody-Smolik-Rolf-Si.com 917-544-4412 (cell)

Advanced Rolf Practitioner/ Structural Integrator – align and transform your body. End pain; help with chronic injury, scar tissue; add resilience, flexibility; improve balance and movement.

Structural Integration offers long-lasting results.

SOLAR AND GREEN ENERGY U.S. ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Don Redman, President 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd. • Taylors, SC 864-729-4707 • WhyGreenEnergy.com

Assisting residential and commercial property owners with cost-effective solar and green energy solutions for saving money and reducing or eliminating their dependency on grid power. See ad, page 5.

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

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

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 27.

THYROID HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 7.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®

864-593-8217 • Greenville/Greer 864-221-5719 • Anderson CirculationNation.com

Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 31.

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

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 7

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS 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, k n o w l e d g e a b l e s t a ff .

Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

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