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YOGA Prop-Aided

Asanas Create Deep Relaxation

VEGAN Lunchbox

Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost

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Music as Medicine

Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

Elevate Upstate Local Festival

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

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UPSTATE:

Local Festival Aims to Elevate

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24 MUSIC AS MEDICINE

Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

by Kathleen Barnes

26 RELAX AND UNWIND Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing

by Meredith Montgomery

28 GARNER’S

NATURAL LIFE:

A New Wellness Team

30 VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost

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by Judith Fertig

35 INSIDE THE CHANT

WITH KRISHNA DAS

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Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place

by Robin Fillmore

36 HAPPY FURRY HOME

Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

by Sandra Murphy

38 WATER-WISE KITCHEN 40 A Few Small Steps Can Make the Difference

by Avery Mack

40 THE MODERN SHAMAN

Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul

by Linda Sechrist

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14 10 newsbriefs 14 healthbriefs 18 globalbriefs 21 actionalert 22 business spotlight 26 fitbody community 18 28

spotlight 30 consciouseating 32 healthyeating

guide 35 wisewords 36 naturalpet 38 greenliving 40 healingways 21 42 healthykids 43 inspiration 44 calendar 45 classifieds 49 resourceguide

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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Barbara Bolduc Contributing Editors Roberta Bolduc Barbara Bolduc Tara Quint Diane Irving Advertising Roberta Bolduc Design & Production / Ad Design Susan Jones Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition:

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nce upon a time there was a magical place nestled in the hills of northern Italy called Damanhur. This specially chosen location was inhabited by a small group of people who had come together to form a community that incorporated their ethical values—inspired by a love of nature and all living things—and to practice their belief in magic.

Now, although Harry Potter books and films have brought magic into the mainstream of society’s awareness, it is often perceived as “trickery” or synonymous with childish things. In a similar way, as adults, we are conditioned to believe that war and division are the grown-up realities necessitated by living in the physical world.

Damanhur’s belief in magic is realized in a variety of ways: through communication with trees, plants and all living things; through self-healing via a form of energy called “selfica”, by a dedication to awakening the “divine spark” in each individual and by finding inspiration through Damanhur’s incredibly beautiful and hand-wrought underground temples.

In case you’re wondering, Damanhur is a real place. It is a place where 600 people live together in “nucleo communities”, which are structures typically housing 12-25 people. It is a place that, in 2005, was recognized by the United Nation’s Global Forum on Human Settlement as a model for a sustainable society. It is a community that has its own constitution and its own currency, and which hosts thousands of visitors each year. International travelers and scholars visit Damanhur in order to view its renowned and sacred underground structures called the Temples of Humanity which are adorned with mosaics, stained glass and sculptures; to witness its organic farming and green building practices; to walk its colorful labyrinths and to take part in the many courses taught in its mystery school.

In August I spent five days in Damanhur. Its peaceful aura and unique spiritual appreciation of life in all its forms is an experience I won’t quickly forget. This small community in the alpine foothills of Piedmont, Italy stands as an example of how the human experiment can succeed when imbued with love, beauty and viewing all life as sacred.

Peace and Blessings,

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newsbriefs Unity of Clemson/Anderson to Offer Challenge of 24 Hour Prayer Vigil

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nyone interested in furthering the cause of World Peace is invited to attend a prayer vigil on Wednesday evening, September 7 at Unity of Clemson/Anderson. This prayer vigil will begin at 7 p.m., and although the initial meeting ends at 8:30 p.m., they plan to pray together continuously for the following 24 hours.

Many have witnessed too many senseless acts of violence recently and seen innocent people injured or killed.

For the 24 hours following the vigil on September 7, prayer and meditation will combine energies and spirits to create more peace and forgiveness in the community and world.

Unity is a worldwide movement of prayers for peace, conscious awareness and practical Christianity. They teach universal principles as demonstrated by Jesus, Buddha and other enlightened spiritual teachers. They are coming together in a concerted effort to encourage love, peace and forgiveness toward all.

Unity of Clemson/Anderson is located at the American Legion Hall, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. To contact, call 864-646-6114 or visit UnityOfClemson/Anderson.org. See ad, page 11.

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It’s Yoga! Studio Offering Yoga Retreat in September

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ack by popular demand, It’s Yoga! Studio has scheduled a weekend yoga retreat at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, located in the hills of New Mexico. The retreat is scheduled for September 23 through 25 and will cost $599.

The Ojo Caliente yoga retreat will include: morning yoga and meditation sessions; an Ayurvedic meal; hiking in the plateaus of Tewa Indians; inviting accomodations; rejuvenating thermal pools; and a 3-star Artesian restaurant.

Kristi Ried Barton, director of It’s Yoga! Studio and yoga master, will be the retreat guide as she brings her vast wisdom of body, mind and spirit to yoga practice, hiking, retreat activities and everyday living. She will also be available for personal sessions.

For more details about the retreat, call It’s Yoga! Studio at 864-354-2882. To view Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, visit OjoSpa.com. Find the schedule of events at ItsYogaStudio.com/Events.

Greenville Natural Health Offering Biopuncture Injections

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reenville Natural Health is pleased to offer Biopuncture injections.

Biopuncture is an injection technique which uses a low dose of FDA-approved substances, mostly plant-derived, to help treat pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. It can also be used for facial rejuvenation.

Greenville Natural Health uses Biopuncture for minor orthopedic problems, such as neck pain, back pain, sciatica, ankle sprains and Achilles tendonitis. They also use Biopuncture to treat common sports injuries, such as tennis elbow and golf elbow. However, Biopuncture is not just used for pain problems. It can also be used to treat allergies, asthma, eczema, migraines, tension headaches and more.

Greenville Natural Health is located at 16 Mills Ave., Ste. 8, Greenville. For more information or to schedule a free consultation or appointment, contact Greenville Natural Health at 864-3701140, email Info@GreenvilleNaturalHealth. com, or visit GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com.

See ad, page 49.

UNITY

WORLDDAY

of PRAYER

On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, people from all faiths are invited to pray together for World Peace from 7-8:30PM at Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson. *see news brief for more information*

Celebration Services Sundays 10:30 AM

www.unityofclemsonanderson.org for calendar of events and more...

Children’s Ministry Available 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC P.O. Box 212, 29670 864-646-6114

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newsbriefs Belue Farms Adds Hops to Its List of S.C.-Grown Products

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elue Farms has added a new crop to its South Carolina-grown offerings: hops. Belue Farms is offering this crop as a part of a joint venture with Clemson University to evaluate the viability of new crops grown in the Upstate.

The hops plant bears flowers that are commonly used as a stabilizing agent and flavoring for beer, and also serve as an aid to promote sleep, appetite and relaxation. Harriett Belue, co-owner of Belue Farms and manager of Belue Farms Natural Foods Market, says the farm hopes to sell the crop to both home and commercial brewers. “So far, Hub City Ale House in Spartanburg has purchased our hops to create a new brew called Ferme Ici Saison,” Belue says. “We’re excited to be a part of the process and glad our hops are being used right here in Spartanburg County.”

Belue Farms Natural Foods Market is located at 3769 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, and is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit BelueFarms.com or contact Harriett Belue by email at Harriett@BelueFarms.com or by phone at 864-5904395. See ad, page 33.

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Free Community and Prenatal Yoga Classes at Parkside Pediatrics

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arkside Pediatrics is offering Community Yoga and Prenatal Yoga classes at the Breastfeeding Center of Greenville at Verdae.

The community yoga classes are for beginner through intermediate attendees and the prenatal yoga is suitable for expecting mothers in their 12th to 40th week of pregnancy.

Community Yoga will be offered every Wednesday, September through May, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga will be offered every Thursday September through May from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No registration is needed for either class and the classes are free with a suggested donation to Mission Parkside, their local and global initiative to serve and show love.

The Breastfeeding Center of Greenville is located at 525 Verdae Blvd. Ste. 100, Greenville and can be reached at 864-516-2800 or Info@ BreastfeedingCenterOfGreenville.com. For more information about the yoga classes, contact Parkside Pediatrics by phone at 864-272-0388 or through their website, ParksidePediatrics.com.

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Vegan Diet Benefits Kids’ Heart Health

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esearch from the Cleveland Clinic has found that a plant-based diet could be more effective than even the American Heart Association’s recommended five-food-groups diet for reducing childhood heart disease.

The research, led by Cleveland Clinic pediatrician Michael Macknin, tested 28 obese children between the ages of 9 and 18 that had high cholesterol levels.

For four weeks, 14 of the children ate the American Heart Association diet, while the other half ate a vegan, plant-based diet.

Children on the plant-based diet were found to have significantly lower weight, systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol numbers, and improved mid-arm circumference, body mass index and level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

They also had lower levels of insulin and two heart disease markers, myeloperoxidase and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein—all indicating improvements in their cardiovascular health.

By comparison, children on the American Heart Association diet saw significantly lower weight, waist circumference, mid-arm circumference and myeloperoxidase levels, indicating enhanced immunity, but did not exhibit the other improvements.

“As the number of obese children with [unhealthy] high cholesterol continues to grow, we need to have effective lifestyle modifications to help them reverse their risk factors for heart disease,” says Macknin. “Cardiovascular disease begins in childhood.

If we can see such significant improvements in a four-week study, imagine the potential for improving long-term health into adulthood if a whole population of children began to eat these diets regularly.”

Black Raspberries Bolster Heart Health

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esearch from Korea University Anam Hospital, in Seoul, South Korea, has found that black raspberries significantly decrease artery stiffness and increase heart-healthy endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), which assist in repairing damaged blood vessels.

The study tested 51 patients that met at least three criteria for metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference measurements, high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and/or symptoms of glucose intolerance. The subjects were split into two groups; one received 750 milligrams per day of black raspberry extract for 12 weeks, while the other group received a placebo.

The researchers assessed the radial artery augmentation index, a measure for blood vessel wall stiffness, and values for this measurement decreased by 5 percent in the black raspberry group. The placebo group’s levels increased by 3 percent.

In addition, EPC counts increased in the black raspberry group by 19 microliters, versus a drop of 28 microliters in the placebo group. Black raspberries contain a number of heart-healthy compounds, including phenolic acids, resveratrol, flavonoids and tannins.

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Astaxanthin Aids Muscle Recovery

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study of Serbian soccer players has found that astaxanthin can significantly decrease inflammation and improve the rate of muscle recovery. Astaxanthin supplements are derived from golden microalgae such as Haematococcus pluvialis.

Conducted by researchers from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, the double-blind study tested 40 young athletes for 90 days.

The players were recruited from a Serbian soccer club and split into two groups. Half were given four milligrams of astaxanthin per day, while the control group received a placebo.

After three months of astaxanthin supplementation, the researchers found that muscle enzymes had decreased, indicating the rate of players’ muscle recovery had improved. They also found decreased neutrophils and C-reactive protein (CRP), both markers for inflammation, signifying a corresponding reduction.

In addition, the group taking astaxanthin showed significantly higher levels of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), an immunity defense system in the mucosal membranes of the mouth, digestive system, lungs and other regions. Increases indicated a rise in first-defense immunity among these athletes. This same group also showed significantly lower oxidative stress levels, contributing to an improvement in exercise recovery.

Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains

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study from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, has found that premature babies that receive at least 50 percent of their diet from breast milk in their first month have significantly better brain development than babies that consume less breast milk.

The researchers tested 77 infants born an average of 14 weeks before their full nine-month term—referred to as preterm or preemie. The brain scans of the infants were compared with how much breast milk they received while in the natal intensive care unit. Mother’s breast milk was not distinguished from breast milk provided by others.

Senior researcher, physician and child psychiatry professor Cynthia Rogers explains, “With MRI scans, we found that babies fed more breast milk had larger brain volumes. This is important because several other studies have shown a correlation between brain volume and cognitive development.”

Preterm birth has been linked with neurological and psychiatric problems later in life, and the researchers plan to continue to study the children. “We want to see whether this difference in brain size has an effect on any of these developmental milestones,” says Rogers.

MS Patients Improve with High-Tone Electrotherapy

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esearch from Poland’s Department of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, in Lodz, has determined that a pulsed-frequency electrotherapy treatment can significantly improve the functional abilities of multiple sclerosis patients.

The researchers tested 20 multiple sclerosis patients randomly divided into two groups. For 60 minutes, one group was given the frequency therapy and the other underwent exercise therapy. The frequency therapy group showed improvement in nine of 10 different evaluation tests of each patient.

The patented High Tone Frequency technique was developed by Dr. Hans-Ulrich May, a professor of medical engineering from Germany’s University of Karlsruhe.

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editorial calendar JANUARY

health & wellness plus: dance power FEBRUARY

friendship

plus: dental health MARCH

food matters

plus: eye health APRIL

everyday sustainability plus: freshwater scarcity MAY

women’s wellness plus: thyroid health JUNE

happiness

plus: balanced man JULY

independent media

plus: summer harvest AUGUST

empowering youth plus: creativity SEPTEMBER

healing music plus: yoga OCTOBER

community game changers

plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

mental wellness plus: beauty DECEMBER

uplifting humanity

plus: holiday themes

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Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts

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esearch from King’s College, in London, shows that dietary vitamin C reduces the development of cataracts that interfere with vision by obscuring the lens of the eye, keeping light from striking the retina.

The researchers followed 324 pairs of female twins for 10 years. Food questionnaires were administered to each pair to determine their intake of dietary nutrients. The researchers also examined each of the twins’ eyes for the development of cataracts. The scientists found those that consumed the most foods with vitamin C had fewer cataracts than those that ate foods with less of the vitamin.

These findings did not apply to supplemental vitamin C, helping researchers better understand the superior nature of natural vitamin C. Natural vitamin C contains multiple bioflavonoids, rutin and several co-factors, such as factors J, K and P, tyrosinase and ascorbinogen.

Senior study author and eye surgeon Dr. Chris Hammond says, “The findings could have significant impact, particularly for the aging population, by suggesting that simple dietary changes such as increased intake of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthier diet could help protect them from cataracts.”

Less Sleep Brings on the Munchies

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ecent research from the University of Chicago’s Sleep, Health and Metabolism Center has found that not getting enough sleep increases a cannabinoid chemical in the body that increases appetite. The result is a lack of control in snacking.

The researchers tested 14 young adults by comparing the results of four nights of normal sleep with four nights of only four-and-a-half hours of sleep. The researchers found that after reduced sleep, the subjects’ hunger increased significantly and their ability to resist afternoon snacking decreased.

This surge in snacking urges also matched significantly increased circulating levels of endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol, which peaked in the afternoon, coinciding with the increase in snack cravings.

“We found that sleep restriction boosts a signal that may increase the hedonic aspect of food intake,” concludes lead study author Erin Hanlon, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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

Lying Labels

New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has resorted to creating a new label for high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) by calling it “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” because numerous scientific studies have linked it to obesity, Type 2 diabetes and autism.

HFCS is a highly processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods, including breads, cookies, candy, condiments and soft drinks. It extends the shelf life of products and is often cheaper than sugar, the primary reasons manufacturers use it.

Standard HFCS contains from 42 to 55 percent fructose. The new term is being used when foods contain HFCS-90, which has “just” 90 percent fructose. Identifying HFCS-90 as an ingredient bizarrely gives food makers a green light to use statements such as “Contains no high-fructose corn syrup” or “No HFCS” on the product label, thus misleading buyers.

Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor at Princeton University, reports, “When rats are drinking high-fructose corn syrup at levels well below those in soda pop, they’re becoming obese; every single one, across the board. Even when rats are fed a high-fat diet, you don’t see this; they don’t all gain extra weight.”

Source: NaturalNews.com

Kinesthetic Kids New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

photo courtesy of Moving-Minds.com

Educators at Charleston County schools, in South Carolina, know that more movement and exercise makes kids better learners, even as the amount of time devoted to physical education (PE) and recess has been declining sharply in the U.S.

“If you ask anyone in education if they prefer PE or class instruction, they say instruction every time,” says David Spurlock, coordinator of health, wellness and physical education for the Charleston County school district.

“Yet, what we’re trying to show is that more movement equals better grades, behavior and bodies.”

Charles Pinckney Elementary School, in Charleston, employs Active Brains, a program that uses 15 stations through which students rotate during the class. Each station has a unique exercise component such as a mini-basketball hoop or an exercise bike, and is focused on a different academic task such as spelling or math flashcards. This is the first classroom in the U.S. equipped with only kinesthetic desks. The program has been in operation for three years and has a waiting list of students excited to try the new approach.

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Nuclear Advancement

Aerospace Giant Closes in on Superior Fusion Power Lockheed Martin scientists have made a breakthrough in developing a nuclearfusion-based power source, and estimates that the first commercial reactors, small enough to fit on the back of a truck, could be available within 10 years. “We can make a big difference on the energy front,” says project head Tom McGuire. The company has been working for 60 years to find a way to make a power source based on nuclear fusion as a safer and more efficient alternative to the fission reactors in use since the Cold War era.

Nuclear power plants produce dangerous radiation as a byproduct and leave behind toxic nuclear waste that can endure for centuries. By contrast, fusion, which powers the stars, occurs when small, light atoms such as hydrogen smash together to form heavier atoms, releasing enormous amounts of energy. To date, scientists have been unable to initiate fusion reactions on Earth without using more energy than the reaction produces.

Preliminary work suggests that it will be feasible to build a 100 megawatt reactor 10 times smaller than traditional fission reactors. That’s enough power to light up a city of 80,000 homes. Lockheed Martin is now seeking government and industry partners to build a prototype.

Source: Reuters

Healing Recipe Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine

In 2010, chronic disease accounted for 86 percent of all healthcare spending; four years later, the cost of treating heart disease alone totaled $315.4 billion, including medication and hospital care. At the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, medical students are learning cooking skills to better advise patients on regaining and maintaining their health through nutrition.

By getting them to approach healthful food preparation with ease and awareness, this next generation of doctors is striving to provide building blocks for long-term health management. “When we see healthier eating, we see more disease prevention and fewer hospital stays, which means less money spent on health care,” says Chef Leah Sarrris, program director.

Since 2012, 20 medical schools have adopted Tulane’s program, including the University of California-Los Angeles Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Illinois-Chicago and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, in a partnership with the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts.

Students complete eight classes of three hours each, and fourth-year students can choose from seminars that focus on different clinical interests, including nutritional support for those coping with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, diabetes or pregnancy. Students also teach free public cooking classes. This integrative understanding of health care may change the way the medical system operates.

Source: Yes magazine

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globalbriefs Hello Escargot

Pest Control Without Chemicals Indian runner ducks have been used in Asia for thousands of years to control pests. Now they’re being used in a South African vineyard to eat snails that damage the vines. On the Vergenoegd Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch, South Africa, about 1,000 of the wellbehaved quackers parade twice a day into a vineyard to rid it of pests, as they have done for at least 30 years.

Denzil Matthys, the duck caretaker at Vergenoegd, confirms that the ducks help make the farm sustainable. “We try to keep a pesticide-free farm by using the ducks,” he says.

Marlize Jacobs, the farm manager and winemaker, says snails are a big problem at Vergenoegd because of the vineyard’s proximity to the ocean. “After winter, the vineyards bud,” she says. “Those buds are succulent bits of food and snails love to eat them. If we don’t control them, they will absolutely destroy the vineyard.”

Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/DuckPestControl.

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actionalert Fracking Water

Action Needed to Protect U.S. Drinking Water Supplies The dangerous practice of fracking (hydraulic fracturing), which combines volumes of toxic chemicals and fresh water to bore for natural gas, has spread to 21 states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, as well as Colorado, Texas and California. A particularly intensive drilling area is the Marcellus Shale region, a 600-mile-long bedrock layer up to a mile below the Earth’s surface that includes parts of New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Citizens in these and surrounding states are sounding alarms.

The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center is on the battle’s front lines and their efforts can serve as a blueprint and inspiration in trying to curtail fracking and protect the health and safety of people and the planet. The nonprofit has taken issue with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft study dated late last year that concluded fracking has no widespread impact on drinking water, demanding that the agency conduct further research. While Pennsylvania’s Department of the Environment tallied 271 cases of water contamination from fracking in 40 counties, the nonprofit Public Herald reports 2,309 overall fracking complaints for 17 of the counties, and concludes that water-related cases are repeatedly understated.

Recent research by Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences found, “Companies are fracking directly into shallow freshwater aquifers,” according to Professor of Earth System Science Robert Jackson. “In no [other] industry would you be allowed to inject chemicals into a source of drinking-quality water.”

PennEnvironment recently galvanized more than 1,000 state health experts’ demands to Governor Tom Wolf’s administration that include establishing a registry to report impacts from fracking and other natural gas activities; instituting special training for health professionals; removing exemptions for the fracking industry from environmental laws; and requiring that all fracking operations be at least one mile from schools and healthcare facilities.

“With every day of inaction, our elected leaders continue to subject their constituents to severe and widespread health impacts,” advises PennEnvironment fracking campaign organizer Allie DiTucci.

Maryland poses another looming battleground—it currently prohibits the practice and is drafting new fracking regulations as the gas industry knocks on its door. Meanwhile, communities around the country are voting to ban fracking from their districts.

Join local environmental and conservation organizations in protesting against fracking and lobbying local and state officials to regulate and ban it.

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Elevate Upstate

Local Festival Aims To Elevate E

levate Upstate—a unique combination of yoga festival, vegfest, and holistic health expo—will make its debut on September 24 and 25, in Seneca. The free festival is designed to bring together the area’s top experts in the holistic health field.

“Our aim is to heighten health, raise awareness, and uplift community by bringing experts, innovators and healthconscious professionals together to share our products and services with the greater Upstate community,” says festival founder, Tara Lavoie. “This one-of-a-kind event is for those who are ready to take responsibility for their health, life and freedom, and elevate their wellbeing to the next level.”

In its seven zones, the festival will offer a plethora of health-promoting activities. Dozens of industry vendors will exhibit in the Vendor Zone, where festival attendees can browse a selection of eco-friendly products, purchase organic goods and receive free health screenings. With many interactive displays, attendees can prepare to strike a pose in the Yoga Photo Booth, experience a complementary rejuvenation on a crystal biomat, give back to the community by participating in a festival-wide blood drive, and sign up to sample the art of stand-up paddle boarding on nearby Lake Keowee.

The Veg Zone will offer hungry visitors the opportunity to experience the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle firsthand.

Attendees may sample plant-based delicacies from Robino’s, Beyond The Bull, Health in Hand, Rabbit Food Bike, The Hop Ice Cream Shop and other local food industry leaders, who are on the forefront of bringing healthier choices to the region.

The Zen Zone provides festival goers with an opportunity to sample all that the greater yoga and fitness community has to offer, including free classes. Modalities that will be present include therapeutic, Christian and power yoga; pilates, nia, and barre; and tai chi, qigong and aerial yoga.

In the Spa Zone, visitors can experience a small slice of bliss amongst the bustle of the festival. The area’s top massage therapists and healing arts practitioners will be onsite offering complementary treatments. Modalities offered may include hand massage, shoulder and back massage, reiki, acupuncture, EFT, bellanina face-lift massage, medical qigong, reflexology and Thai yoga bodywork.

All throughout the festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to learn from innovators in the holistic health field in the Learning Zone. This area will feature workshops led by wellness experts that teach attendees how diet, exercise, outdoor pursuits, sustainability practices and spiritual development can prolong and improve their quality of life.

The littlest festival attendees will have free yoga classes and yoga-inspired games, in addition to storytelling, face painting, movie time and bouncy houses in the Kids’ Zone.

The festival will come to a complete halt for two group gatherings: “The Big Quiet”, a mass meditation event and “The Big Bang”, a community drumming circle. In addition, local musicians will entertain throughout each day, and the festival will culminate each evening with special events, including a worldwide screening premiere of the brand new documentary, “Vegan: Everyday Stories” and a musical performance by the renowned Kirtan duo from Atlanta, Flavia Krishna & Gershone.

Free. Elevate Upstate will be held at 114E Keowee School Rd. in Seneca. For more information, call 864-247-7372, email Tara Lavoie at ElevateUpstate@gmail.com or go to ElevateUpstate. org. See ad, inside back cover.

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Music as Medicine Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us

by Kathleen Barnes

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s primeval drumbeats echo across an African savannah, the rhythms circle the globe, picked up by the chants and rattles of shamans gracing Amazonian jungles and Siberian tundra. They’re repeated in Gregorian chants filling medieval cathedrals and “om” meditations sounding in Himalayan caves and yoga classes everywhere.

They gently echo in the repeated tones of mothers’ lullabies, happy hummings as we go about our day and the melodies of Mozart.

Music is the soundtrack of our lives, whether we’re aware of it or not.

It exists within, uniting and guiding us, and has helped heal body and spirit since the dawn of humanity. National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists recently discovered that the universe itself has a song.

Pioneering Practitioners

From the soothing tones of a harp to the jarring screeches of a construction site, the stress-reducing or stress-producing properties of sound are familiar to us all.

“Stress is an underlying cause of the vast majority of all illnesses, and sound and music are effective in relieving stress and bringing stillness,” says Jonathan Goldman, an internationally recognized pioneer in harmonics and sound healing and director of the Sound Healers Association in Boulder, Colorado.

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Healing, Goldman is convinced of the profound effect sound has on the human organism. “The simple chanting of the sound ‘om,’ or ‘aum,’ in addition to instilling calmness and relaxation, causes the release of melatonin and nitric oxide. It relaxes blood vessels, releases soothing endorphins, reduces the heart rate and slows breathing,” he explains.

“Sound can change our immune function,” wrote the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, former director of medical oncology at New York’s Weill-Cornell Medical College for Complementary and Integrative Medicine in his book The Healing Power of Sound. “After either chanting or listening to certain forms of music, your Interleukin-1 level, an index of your immune system, goes up between 12-anda-half and 15 percent. Further, about 20 minutes after listening to meditative-type music, the immunoglobulin levels in the blood are significantly increased. Even the heart rate and blood pressure are lowered. There’s no part of your body not affected. Its effects even show up on a cellular and sub-cellular level.”

Practical Applications

Consider some of music’s scientifically validated health benefits:

Stress: Singing, whether carrying a tune or not, is a powerful way to combat stress, according to many studies. A recent joint study by German and British researchers published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience confirms that

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simply listening to soothing music results in significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The more intense the experience is in singing or playing an instrument, the greater the stress reduction. A collaborative study by several Swedish universities showed that group singing caused participants’ heart rates to synchronize, producing relaxation effects similar to that achieved through group meditation.

Cancer: Gaynor used music to treat even advanced cancer patients for decades, considering it a “disease of disharmony.” He advocated re-harmonizing the body with sound vibrations that affect virtually every cell, especially enhancing immune function and potentially preventing cancer from spreading. Gaynor primarily used crystal bowls to produce deep relaxation and harmonize dysrhythmic cells in patients, but also confirmed the healing effects of certain vibratory tones of drumming and Tibetan metal gongs.

Several studies confirm that listening to any kind of soothing music relieves anxiety in cancer patients; a large study from Philadelphia’s Drexel University confirms that it also relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, improves breathing and minimizes nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Depression: Drumming can better counter depression than the prescription drug Prozac, according to a recent study by England’s Royal College of Music. Those that participated in a weekly drumming group experienced significantly reduced symptoms compared to a control group.

Substance Abuse: University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that drumming was especially helpful for a group of Native Americans struggling with such issues.

Smartphone Addiction: Korean research found that music therapy is helpful in overcoming this condition.

Immune Dysfunction: The same British study of drumming’s antidepressant effects saw similar improvement in immune function, plus an anti-inflammatory response that continued for at least three months after the study period.

Neuroendocrine Disorders: Researchers at Pennsylvania’s Meadville Medical Center Mind-Body Wellness Group found that drumming effectively

helped drummers (skilled and unskilled) suffering from neuroendocrine disorders such as pituitary tumors and intestinal issues caused by disconnections between the endocrine gland and nervous systems. They further confirmed that group drumming reduced stress chemicals such as cortisol in the drummers.

Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Even tuneless humming sounds like “umhum” can have a measurable therapeutic effect on individuals that have lost their voices due to overuse.

Pain: When a group of British citizens suffering from chronic pain joined a choir, a Lancaster University study found they were better able to manage their condition for improved quality of life.

Just listening to harp music for 20 minutes decreased anxiety, lowered blood pressure and relieved pain in a group of U.S. heart surgery patients with short-term pain participating in a University of Central Florida study in Orlando.

Alzheimer’s Disease: In addition to reducing the agitation and anxiety frequently accompanying Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine found that a group of patients that participated in music therapy for four weeks experienced increased levels of the calming brain chemical melatonin.

How It Works

“Humming or singing causes longer exhalations than normal, helping to naturally eliminate toxins and acidity,” says Dr. Madan Kataria, of Mumbai, India, who has spawned 5,000 laughter clubs worldwide.

“We started experimenting with the vowel sounds and humming sound.

An early unpublished humming study I did in Denmark showed that people that hummed anything for just 10 minutes were able to reduce their systolic blood pressure by 10 to 15 points, their

In Nigeria, we say that rhythm is the soul of life, because the whole universe revolves around rhythm; when we get out of rhythm, that’s when we get into trouble.

~Babatunde Olatunji, drummer and social activist diastolic by four to five points and their pulse rate by 10 beats per minute.” Kataria found that people with breathing problems like asthma and emphysema experienced especially positive effects because it strengthened belly muscles used in breathing.

Kataria is also a fan of kirtan—Hindu devotional call-and-response chants often accompanied by ecstatic dancing.

“Kirtan takes away self-consciousness or nervousness and anxiety,” he says.

Dr. Eben Alexander, who recorded his near-death experience in Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, says the “indescribable” cosmic music he experienced has helped him come to understand the effects of specific sound frequencies on the brain. He now provides audio tools to help bring the brain to a higher state and help it match that higher and more conscious state. In his medical practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, he often employs music from a patient’s past to help them emerge from a brain injury or coma and even “reconnect pathways in a damaged brain.”

Alexander explains that binaural beats and other sound effects combine to create “brain entrainment” and also in theory, “monotonize” it to free awareness and access realms other than the physical. “It’s magical what the right type of music can do to the brain stem to free up our consciousness,” he observes.

No Talent Needed

Experts agree that people without musical talent are able to experience the same

Nature’s Healing Sounds The calming sounds of rushing water and gentle breezes are well known; science is now confirming the therapeutic effects of singing birds. Belgian researchers confirmed that bird song helps drown out the stressful effects of traffic noise, and Korean scientists found it makes people feel less crowded. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology showed that it can even help regulate participants’ circadian rhythms, contributing to restful sleep and overall wellness.

benefits as virtuosos, based on their degree of engagement with music. Anyone can hum, and most research confirms that benefits are enhanced in creating music rather than merely listening to it.

Group singing has become increasingly popular, especially following the hit TV show Glee. Time magazine reported in 2013 that 32.5 million American adults sang in choirs, up about 30 percent from a decade earlier.

The choice of musical genre matters. Recent data from Montreal’s McGill University shows that types of music tend to have specific effects; for example, blues slows heart rate and calms an anxious person, rock and punk can boost energy, and reggae can help control anger.

Spirit Moves

The spiritual aspects of virtually all types of music cannot be underestimated, says Michael Hove, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Fitchburg State University, in Massachusetts.

His research has primarily focused on drumming to induce altered states of consciousness that shamans from diverse cultures use to bring about physical and emotional healing. What Hove calls a “boring and super-predictable” drumbeat of 240 beats a minute induced a deep trance state within minutes in most subjects, and brain scans confirmed that it enabled them to focus intensely and block out distracting sounds within eight minutes.

This aligns with Alexander’s view that, “The sound of music is absolutely crucial in launching us into transcendental awareness. For the true, deep seeker, sound and vibration and the memory of music can serve as a powerful engine to help direct us in the spiritual realms.”

Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including her latest, Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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fitbody

Relax and Unwind Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing

by Meredith Montgomery

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n classical yoga, teachers often sequence instruction toward reaching a pinnacle pose such as an inversion or arm balance. In restorative yoga, the peak pose is savasana—in which the practitioner fully relaxes while resting flat on their back. Leeann Carey, author of Restorative Yoga Therapy: The Yapana Way to Self-Care and Well-Being, explains, “This passive asana practice turns down the branch of the nervous system that keeps us in fight-or-flight mode and turns up the system allowing us to rest and digest. It feels like a massage for the nervous system and encourages self-inquiry, reflection and change, rather than perfection.”

The physical, mental and spiritual benefits are similar to those of active yoga, but because poses are held

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longer and supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, belts and blocks, “There’s no stress on the tissue and joints. Each pose gifts us with longerlasting benefits, including more time for the mind to unwind,” advises Carey.

“Restorative yoga allows both muscles and the brain to recover from fatigue, so we are stronger, sharper and better able to act in the world afterward,” explains Roger Cole, Ph.D., a certified Iyengar yoga teacher in Del Mar, California, and a research scientist studying the physiology of relaxation, sleep and biological rhythms. He attests that it also serves as preparation for pranayama (mindful yoga breathing) and meditation, which require a clear, well-rested, focused mind.

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Perfect for beginners and used by longtime practitioners to complement other yoga styles, restorative poses are designed to accurately realign and reshape the body. They also can be therapeutically tailored to support natural healing for issues related to tension, premenstrual syndrome, weak immune functioning, back pain, pregnancy and recovery for athletes. “Poses for healing may require targeted gentle stretching, but prop use will coax the body into desired positions without requiring muscular effort,” says Cole.

An early student of B.K.S. Iyengar and familiar with props, San Francisco resident and co-founder of Yoga Journal magazine Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., found herself leading her first class comprised entirely of supported poses during a power blackout at a 1980 workshop. “I didn’t want people walking around in the dark, so I improvised a restorative class and everyone loved it,” she recalls. She revisited the idea several years later when she personally felt the need for physical, emotional and spiritual restoration.

For a year, 90 percent of her practice was supported poses, and the switch helped her so much that it inspired her first book, Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. She’s since written more books and trained teachers in restorative yoga around the world.

As in classical yoga, a restorative sequence should be balanced with asanas (positions) from all pose classifications—backbends, twists, inversions and forward bends. It takes time for the body to comfortably settle deeply into a pose—as long as 15 minutes— therefore, a 90-minute restorative class may include only a handful of asanas.

Lasater says, “Most people don’t need more of anything from the culture in

which we live. They need much more to learn to be still and at ease.”

In today’s yoga world, which seems to emphasize power and action, “Restorative yoga has become imperative to balance activity and ambition with stillness and being,” she continues. Lasater notes that while many classes are reducing savasana to as little as three minutes, students need 20 minutes.

Carey clarifies that because this approach focuses on opening and letting go, rather than striving for the biggest stretch, “Sensation-seeking yogis may need to shift their perspective. The biggest challenge is often quieting the mind while the body is still. When a student is uncomfortable because the mind is screaming, it helps to compare it to having tight hamstrings in an active class. We’re not chasing relaxation; just breathe, feel and watch,” she says.

“Eventually, everything will let go.”

“The more our mind rebels against relaxing, the more we need it,” observes Lasater. Students often turn to yoga as a strategy for feeling whole, and she suggests that one of the best ways to find clarity within is to listen in stillness, one savasana at a time. “It’s a gift to ourself, our family and the world,” she adds. “When we feel rested, we’re more compassionate and ready to serve the greater good.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Yoga Props 101 Yoga props can help new students maintain alignment and reduce strain while allowing veterans to more deeply explore the intricacies of their practice. Always adjust the dimensions and placement of props to ensure comfort via soft curves in the body instead of sharp angles, especially in the spine. Body weight must be distributed equally throughout the pose; key places to check for tension are the lower back, abdomen, neck and jaw muscles. Here are some basic tools.

Yoga mats should have a non-skid surface and not exceed three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness. They cushion the body, serve as a blanket or a base for props or can roll up into a bolster.

Blankets and towels pad hard areas and warm the body. Different ways of folding and rolling transform them into many firm and comfortable shapes with wide-ranging applications.

Blocks in various sizes and materials can be laid flat, placed on edge or stood on end. They can add height or length to the body, access core stability and provide leverage. A stack of hardback books or phone books tied together can work in a pinch.

Belts stabilize joints, support inflexible body parts and create traction and space. Typically two inches wide, soft belts with a D-ring locking system are easily adjusted; two soft, wide neckties or scarves tied together are suitable.

Avoid material that cuts into the skin.

Bolsters, typically cylindrical or rectangular cushions, provide good supports that are long-lasting, if sometimes costly. Combining folded blankets and rolled mats may be suitable alternatives.

Walls provide leverage, vertical support and a structure to rest upon.

A closed door or large piece of furniture such as a bookcase or refrigerator works; a room corner simultaneously supports both sides of the body.

Chairs are versatile props for any practice and make yoga accessible to those unable to get down onto the floor.

Backless folding chairs are typically used in studios, but any sturdy chair that doesn’t roll is suitable.

Sandbags, strategically positioned, encourage overworked areas to release.

Their weight also provides resistance and stability. Homemade versions can be made by loosely filling a smooth cloth bag with coarse sand, pea gravel or rice. Retail bags of beans, rice or sugar are other options.

Eye pillows block out light during resting poses, can gently weight the forehead or hands or support the back of the neck. Typically made of silk or soft cotton, they’re filled with a mixture of flax seeds or rice and soothing herbs such as lavender, peppermint or chamomile.

Sources: Restorative Yoga Therapy, by Leeann Carey; Relax and Renew,

by Judith Hanson Lasater

Music was my refuge.

I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness. ~Maya Angelou

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businessspotlight Garner’s Natural Life

A New Wellness Team

by Roberta Bolduc

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n today’s fast-paced, high-tech world, customer service that is both knowledgeable and personal can be hard to find. This can be frustrating, especially relating to health care products. When it comes to personal wellness we want our sources of information to be dependable and trustworthy as well as educated in their field. A friendly and patient demeanor is frosting on the cake, and that is exactly what you get when you visit a Garner’s Natural Life store. This is not surprising given their success. Garner’s has been operating in the Upstate since 1969. The store specializes in vitamins, nutritional herbs and food supplements, while also offering a selection of over 200 bulk herbs, alkaline/ionic water, essential oils, natural cosmetics, skin- and body-care products and pet products. Several of their products are even gluten-free.

They also offer books as well as household and personal accessories, and they provide classes on a variety of subjects.

Garner’s newest location, which opened in October, 2015, is located at 1601 Woodruff Road, in Greenville. In a repeat performance of a well-received article in our April, 2015 edition, each Woodruff Road employee explains how they came to be employed at Garner’s and describes their favorite product.

Crystal Stewart How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I saw a Facebook posting about a job opening and applied immediately.

Favorite Product My favorite product is Vitamineral Green

by Healthforce Nutritional! It gives me energy and keeps me feeling healthy and fit.

Jean Anderson How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

Garner’s offers me the perfect opportunity to share with others my passion for a natural, holistic lifestyle while allowing me to continue to learn something new every day.

Favorite Product Henry’s Honey provides a truly local raw honey and has hives throughout the Upstate region surrounding Greenville.

The honey is collected in small batches, so you will often see color variations from one jar to the next. It’s delicious.

Come by for a baby bear (jar) that you can keep in your bag for tea on the go.

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Jessica Walters How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

As a long-time Garner’s customer, I replied to a Facebook ad. I wrote a long-winded mouthful in the comments section. Someone wrote me back and set up an interview right then and the rest is history.

Favorite Product My favorite product is BrainON by E3Live. I knew about Klamath algae for a long time. I began buying it to aid with memory and focus for my college work, and for my joints.

It helped me make it through a tough biochemistry syllabus.

Now I purchase BrainON for my 8 year-old daughter, who was diagnosed with ADHD. She loves the frozen form and uses it in her “Super Hero Juice” daily.

Lydia Erwin How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I started researching healthy lifestyles due to food allergies, and was blessed to get a job at Garner’s where I can help others to become healthier as well.

Favorite Product My favorite product would have to be Etherium Gold by Harmonic Innerprizes. It’s a monatomic mineral supplement for brain focus.

Maureen Harr How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I knew I had to sell myself over many other candidates. It came down to perseverance and knowledge of the store and its crew. I am proud to work for a leader in the industry.

Favorite Product My favorite product is Terry Naturally, Extra Strength Curamin.

Monica Evans How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I’ve been shopping at Garner’s for years.

I’ve always been passionate about health and natural products, so one day I asked if they were hiring.

Favorite Product I love spirulina, neem, tumeric and French green clay from the bulk section combined with Heritage rose water and castor oil for a mask that leaves my skin glowing and blemish-free. Also, I have found that a cup of burdock root tea a day keeps the pimples away.

Sammy Dumbrosky How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I have always been interested in herbal medicine and its history, so applying to work at Garner’s seemed like a great fit. I have been a customer for years and became friends with some of the staff.

Favorite Product My favorite product is lion’s mane mushrooms, which are great for focus and mental energy. Mushrooms are very underrated even though they have so many uses.

Terri White How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I was a customer at Garner’s for many years. I have learned so much and love sharing with others my own experiences in pursuit of wellness. I sought out Garner’s as an employer because of their integrity and their love for their customers and employees.

Favorite Product My favorite product is Algae Omega by Nordic Naturals. It delivers my omega-3 fatty acids in plant form and is a great antihistamine for me.

The newest location for Garner’s Natural Life is at 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B, Greenville. For more information, call 864603-5550 or go to GarnersNaturalLife. com. Garner’s Natural Life has another location at 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 20, Greenville. See ads, this page and p. 56.

Roberta Bolduc is the Publisher and a writer for Natural Awakenings Upstate.

Sarah Crawford How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I had been looking for a job in natural health and my co-worker, Crystal, told me that Garner’s was hiring. I jumped at the opportunity and have been with them ever since.

Favorite Product BrainON by E3Live is great for brain and energy support. It’s a blue-green algae. I prefer the single-serve packets so that I can let them thaw individually as needed.

The product also contains phycocyanin and phenylethylamine to balance mood.

Susan Clark, CNHP How Did You Become Employed at Garner’s?

I had worked at Garner’s previously and had an opportunity to come back. It was the best choice I ever made.

Favorite Product My all-time favorite product is the Magnesium Body Balm by Mg12. I use it for pain, as deodorant and under any makeup.

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Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost

by Judith Fertig

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e all have good intentions to eat more fruits and vegetables, and it’s easier if we start with just one plant-based meal a day— lunch. Natural Awakenings has enlisted the help of vegan lunchbox experts to help us all enjoy easy-to-make and colorful feasts good for home, office, school and on the road.

“Vegan food offers so much variety, especially at lunch,” says Johanna Sophia, of Pine Plains, New York, who recently hosted the online series The Raw Lunchbox Summit. “A vegan lunch gives an extra boost in the middle of the day for more brain power, clarity and energy.” She and her two children operate Johanna’s Raw Foods, which makes vegan fast food such as veggie burger bites and carrot crackers, available at health food stores.

Laura Theodore, the vegan chef and recording artist who presents The Jazzy Vegetarian PBS television program, lives and works in the New York City area. After a childhood dominated by bologna sandwiches for lunch, she

gradually changed to vegan dishes. “I began to notice a difference when I ate mostly plants,” she says. “I could do more and think better.”

Theodore favors colorful and delicious vegan foods that travel well in a lunchbox with a cold pack, so she can take them to rehearsals or wherever else she goes. She creates her zucchini fettuccine with a vegetable slicer and loves to end a meal with something naturally sweet, like her maple-raisindate truffles. Such experimenting in the kitchen led to her newest cookbook, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet.

Brandi Rollins, Ph.D., a researcher at Penn State, in State College, Pennsylvania, found that switching her lunch habits to plant-based dishes made her feel better. The author of Raw Foods on a Budget determined that one of her favorites is a quick raw vegan pizza. She first marinates ingredients for 20 minutes: three medium mushrooms, thinly sliced, with oneand-a-half tablespoons of balsamic

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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Photo by David Kaplan

VEGAN LUNCHBOX

vinegar, one tablespoon of olive oil, one minced clove of garlic and a big pinch of Italian herb seasoning. Then she spreads half of a mashed avocado on a four-by-four-inch flax cracker and tops it with the marinated mushrooms, plus chopped tomato, peppers or other favorite options. Rollins advises, “You can pack all of the components individually, and then assemble the pizza at work.”

Health Foods Chef Catherine Blake, in Maui, Hawaii, studied with renowned plant-based nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. She urges her culinary students to ask, “What can I do to sparkle a little bit more tomorrow?” The author of Healthy Recipes for Friends, answers the question in her online presentation, Cooking for Brain Power, at Tinyurl.com/ChefBlakeBrainPower.

Blake’s favorite brain-power luncheon booster is a wrap with antioxidant-rich fillings, accompanied by homemade almond milk, sunflower seeds or walnuts for vitamin E and some favorite blue berries or purple grapes. She makes fresh almond milk by grinding raw almonds in a nut grinder, and then adding them plus an equal amount of filtered water to a high-speed blender. After processing and straining out the solids, the resulting nut milk is perfect for smoothies.

Changing our diets one meal at a time gives us an opportunity to see if we can feel the difference, as our vegan lunchbox experts have, while we ramp up our taste for healthier eating.

VEGAN ONCE A DAY

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately.

Photo by David Kaplan

Pack a Plant-Based Lunch

Recipe by Laura Theodore, The Jazzy Vegetarian

Recipe by Laura Theodore, Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a PlantBased Diet

Maple-Raisin-Date Truffles

Zucchini Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Yields: 10 to 12 truffles These truffles make an inviting healthy dessert or snack to satisfy a sweet tooth.

They’ll impress guests at any dinner party.

photo by Warren Jefferson

Lots of Garlic Hummus Yields: 4 servings Accented with the tangy taste of fresh lemon juice and a bit of heat from the chili powder, this is an easy, readymade sandwich spread for a lunchbox.

1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered or spring water, plus more as needed 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp sesame tahini 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp chili powder, plus more for garnish ¼ tsp sea salt Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.

Transfer the hummus to a decorated bowl and sprinkle the top with a pinch more chili powder to taste for a festive presentation.

Yields: 4 servings This raw side dish is low in calories, a breeze to prepare and cool fare on a hot summer day. The zucchini strips look and taste a lot like fresh pasta.

2 medium zucchini 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 10 to 14 leaves fresh basil, minced 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 /8 to ¼ tsp sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste

9 large Medjool dates, pitted 1 /8 cup raisins ¼ cup raw shredded unsweetened dried coconut 1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Line a small baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

Place the dates, raisins, coconut and maple syrup in a high-performance blender and process to the consistency of soft dough. Transfer the date mixture to a medium-sized bowl.

Using a cookie scoop, spoon out a heaping tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue until all the dough is in balls.

Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl.

Roll the truffles in the cocoa until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Shave the zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to make the “noodles”.

Put them in a large bowl and add the Stored in an airtight container in the tomatoes, basil, oil and garlic. Toss refrigerator, truffles will keep up to three gently until thoroughly combined. days.

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Recipe by Laura Theodore, VeganEase: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet

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Little by little, all of our awakening practices work to transform our life. They move us from being externally oriented and reactive to being established within and quietly responsive. We come to have a wider view that life can effectively contain and envelop the different facets of ourselves and the world.

Inside the Chant with Krishna Das

Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place

Why do many consider a kirtan event a transcendent experience far beyond the music?

by Robin Fillmore

How would you introduce your music?

Across the country and around the world, yoga practitioners are chanting the names of God in tongues including Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi and English. They’re taking kirtan music out of the temples and the yoga studios and into dance halls, universities, cathedrals and other unexpected places.

In the last decade, India’s traditional call-and-response form of chanting has been reinvented by modern devotional artists blending traditional kirtan with modern genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and electronica—breathing new life and devotion into yoga’s sacred chants.

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nfluential spiritual leader Ram Dass has described Krishna Das (Jeffrey Kagel) as an example of someone whose “heartsongs” open channels to God. The Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, long considered yoga’s rock star, consistently plays to sold-out crowds worldwide. The Long Island native’s journey has gone from being a member of a popular rock band to going to India, where as a student of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, the trajectory of his life and music shifted and expanded.

His 1996 debut album, One Track Heart, focused on updated chants from the ancient tradition of bhakti yoga, followed in 1998 by Pilgrim Heart, with a guest appearance

by Sting. Since then, a steady stream of 14 albums and DVDs produced on his own label have provided the soundtrack for yoga classes everywhere; the soothing rhythmic chants performed in a deep, rich timbre complements instruction in the spiritual element of the exercise.

Das’ specialty, kirtan, updates an ancient tradition of devotional chanting as meditation accompanied by instruments. A kirtan concert invites audience members to join in the experience through chanting, clapping and dancing and is characterized as a journey into the self that also connects us with each other.

What does kirtan mean to you?

For me, kirtan is all about the music.

The more ways I practice sustainable health, balance, love and music and immerse myself in a spiritual life, the more I realize that all issues distill down to simple facts. Everyone wants to be loved and happy, and to avoid suffering and being judged.

Looking at our lives, we start to see how we hurt ourselves and others and how what happens to us in daily life can be difficult to deal with. We recognize that we must find deep inner strength so we don’t get destroyed by the waves that come and try to toss us around.

There are two things: the music and where the music is carrying us. In this case, it’s the names of God, of divinity, that are real and inside us. We can call this higher sense anything we like and aim in that direction according to how we identify with it.

If we want peace in the world, then every individual needs to find peace within. We can’t create peace or happiness with anger and selfishness in our heart and mind. We can release ourselves from a limiting storyline, whatever it is, and touch a deeper place for a while. Then, when we return to our day, we are standing on slightly different ground because we have trained ourselves to let go a little bit. It’s a gradual process that takes time and effort, but it’s a joyful practice.

Do you see a shift in thinking echoing that of the 1960s that positions us to do better this time?

In the 1960s, everyone thought they were going to change the external world, but they forgot they have to change themselves, too, and little work was done inside. Today, while most people keep trying to first rearrange the outside world, more are now doing the necessary inside work, as well.

The key is to understand what’s truly possible. If we don’t understand how we can be happy and at peace in the middle of a burning fire, we won’t recognize the tools available to create that kind of light for ourselves and others.

Robin Fillmore is the publisher of the Natural Awakenings of Washington, D.C, edition.

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Happy Furry Home Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

by Sandra Murphy

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ouseholds with multiple pets abound as families often opt for a mix of companion animals.

Currently, more than 70 million dogs, 75 million cats and 6 million birds are kept as pets in the U.S., according to a recent American Pet Products Association survey. While we cherish their affection, downsides include pet hair dust bunnies, scattered litter, spilled seeds and potty accidents. Cleaning up can be easier with training and planning.

“Living on the beach, it’s easy for the dog to bring sand indoors, so I taught him to shake it off,” says dog expert and trainer Amy Robinson, in Vero Beach, Florida. “I put water in a bottle and misted it lightly on his head, then gave the cue, ‘Shake,’ and shook my shoulders. He mimicked me and got rid of most of the sand. Brushing him with a towel got the rest.” Once the dog understands the cue, retire the water bottle.

“I have a Newfoundland/poodle, a great Pyrenees/poodle and a Labradoodle, so I keep old towels outside the door to wipe dirty feet,” says Kathleen Thometz, owner of Doodle Art & Design, in Western Springs, Illinois. “The Newfoundland can open the door, so I have to catch him before he tracks in muddy paw prints.”

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Thometz keeps their hairbrush with the towels. “I have them groomed regularly, but a quick brush after a walk means I don’t have to vacuum between weekly house cleanings,” she says.

“Short hair can be even harder to pick up,” reminds Ryan Riley, cofounder of BizBagz.com, in Los Angeles.

“We brush our 50- and 70-pound pit bull mixes outside after play time and they love it.”

“Carpets and pets are a challenging combination, especially when pets get older and accidents happen,” observes Amy Bell, an interior decorator at Red Chair Home Interiors, in Cary, North Carolina. “I recommend hard surface flooring, washable slipcovers for furniture and keeping lint brushes by the door.” All-natural, sustainably sourced area rugs or hall runners make it easier for dogs to get around on slick surfaces; be sure the backing can withstand wet accidents.

“I use a hair-attracting dry mop to pick up fur on hard floors. It takes me 10 minutes a day to do 2,400 square feet; otherwise, I’d have tumbleweeds of hair blowing around. I use a Quick Vac every two days on area rugs,” says Joan Fradella, a Florida Supreme

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Court-certified family mediator in Lantana, Florida. A basset mix, vizla/ Rhodesian ridgeback and boxer/Labrador all shed hair in her house. Fradella also uses a water-soaked microfiber cleaning cloth to remove what she calls sniggle art (dog nose prints) on sliding glass doors.

If a hairy cat balks at brushing, try a cat hair removal glove. Some are designed to massage and remove loose hair; others clean up furniture and fabrics.

Stick with washable cat or dog bedding and use a removable cover for more frequent laundering. Warming temperatures due to climate change are fostering a rise in flea populations worldwide. Food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth sprinkled on a pet’s bedding or the pet itself is safe; the silky powder adversely affects only creatures with hard outer skeletons.

Some dogs grab a mouthful of food and join the family, trailing crumbs along the way. Instead, feed them in their crates where they feel at home, allowing 15 minutes to finish. For a dog that eats too fast and then sometimes vomits, use a puzzle-designed feeder so it has to work to get to the food.

Fradella uses food and water bowls with wide bottoms because they’re harder to overturn. Stainless steel, washed daily, is best. A waterproof mat with a raised lip helps contain mealtime spills. A static mat removes litter from a cat’s feet upon exiting the litter box.

“Dogs can be trained to put away their toys,” advises Robinson. Cats, not so much. Birds are messy, producing floating bits of feathers and scattered seed. A mesh seed catcher will capture most of it; a dry mop gathers up the rest.

Bell suggests randomly sprinkling about 15 drops of lavender essential oil on a new air filter before installing it for a fresh scent throughout the house, and regularly changing filters. Multiple pets may necessitate more frequent filter replacements, which also reduces dander and related allergy symptoms.

Simple routines and the right tools lead to a safe, healthy home. They also free us up from unnecessary chores to enjoy more time with our beloved pets.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Before landing on a plate, an eightounce steak will have necessitated 850 gallons of water, including growing and processing the animal’s food grain. The amount of water needed to produce a quarter-pound hamburger equals that of 30 average showers.

“Dietary choices have environmental and ethical impacts,” agrees Michael Schwarz, founder of Hudson Valley Treeline Cheese, in Kingston, New York. “The carbon and water footprints of conventional dairy products are also enormous.” His company’s vegan cheeses are basically cashews, probiotic cultures and salt.

Unlike American’s 10 million dairy cows, cashews aren’t injected with growth hormones, don’t emit methane and produce no waste runoff to pollute waterways.

WATER-WISE KITCHEN A Few Small Steps Can Make the Difference

by Avery Mack

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he United Nations warns that water use is outpacing population growth two to one. At this rate, two-thirds of the world will face water stress by 2025, meaning fewer crops and jobs and higher food prices.

“Globally, 3 million people, mostly children, die each year due to waterrelated issues,” says Sister Dorothy Maxwell, of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, in New York. “Water is a precious commodity. Every drop in supply should increase awareness.”

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For significant savings, use ingredients with a lower water footprint. “Be conscientious about food purchases,” advises Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the nonprofit Farm Sanctuary, in Watkins Glen, New York, and Orland and Los Angeles, California.

“Choosing plant foods instead of animal products can make a huge difference.

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The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that Americans annually discard more than 35 million tons of uneaten food that costs local governments $1.5 billion annually in clean up and landfill maintenance. Food waste contributes to climate change through the use of huge quantities of water, fertilizer, land and fuel to process, refrigerate and transport it. Plus, it emits methane gas as it decomposes.

Reducing food waste can have a farreaching impact.

Applying simple household tips will help minimize waste: Protect all meat, poultry and fish along with dairy products like yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese from bacteria by storing them in the original packaging until used; seal any leftovers in airtight containers. Wrap hard cheese in foil or waxed paper after opening.

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Maxwell’s guidance for savvy water use includes: Don’t prerinse dishes. Run the dishwasher only when full. Use less soap when washing up and make sure it’s biodegradable. Water-wise experts also offer these cooking tips.

Use a single pot of water to blanch several kinds of vegetables before freezing. Start with the lightest color and end with the darkest, especially odorous veggies like asparagus or Brussels sprouts. “Unless it’s greasy, cooking and drinking water can be reused to nourish plants,” explains Diane MacEachern, founder and publisher of BigGreenPurse.com. “I cool egg and veggie cooking water to pour on herbs and flowers.”

As whole potatoes simmer, set a steamer basket over them to cook other veggies and conserve water. Fewer pots mean less dishwashing, and leftover potato water adds extra flavor to homemade potato dinner rolls.

Cook shorter shapes of dry pasta in less water, first placing them in cold water and lowering the heat to a simmer once it hits a boil, also saving energy (Tinyurl.com/ColdWaterPastaMethod).

Directions for hard-boiled eggs call for enough cold water to cover before boiling, followed by the mandatory icewater bath, using goodly amounts of water and energy. Steam eggs instead; find instructions at Tinyurl.com/BestHardCookedEggs.

For a large quantity of eggs, try baking them (AltonBrown. com/baked-eggs).

Freezer jam contains more fruit, much less sugar and needs no water bath for canning jars; recipes are available online. Eat watermelon as is or in salads, compost the peel and pickle the rind using only one cup of water with minimal boiling time (Tinyurl.com/WatermelonRindPickling).

Rather than waste warm water to defrost frozen foods, simply move them overnight to the refrigerator. Composting is far more eco-wise than running a garbage disposal and sink water.

More than 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered in water, but only .007 percent—like a single drop in a five-gallon bucket—is usable for hydrating its 6.8 billion people and all plants and animals. We must be creative to protect that drop by kicking it up a notch in the kitchen.

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What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens. ~Ellen Glasgow

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The Modern Shaman Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul

by Linda Sechrist

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o longer shrouded in mystery, the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism is attracting the interest of psychologists, registered nurses and medical doctors that study its guiding principles to use personally and benefit others. They train one-onone and in small groups with indigenous shamans in the U.S. and around the world and enroll in programs offered by established schools such as the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and The Four Winds Society. Both offer workshops and expeditions for participants to meet the specific shaman that teaches congruent philosophy, practices and principles.

Since 1986, The Four Winds Society, with international headquarters in Miami, Florida, has graduated more than 10,000 practitioners. It teaches a genuine respect for the sacredness of metaphysical forces existing in all natural beings and objects and the connection between the material world and spiritual plane.

Dr. Daniel Rieders, a physician specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology, completed the society’s basic curriculum in 2014. Having matriculated to advanced master classes, he uses shamanic understanding, tools and skills for personal use and in his complementary medical practices, Life Rhythm Therapies and Jain Ayurveda for Optimum Health, in Palm Coast,

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Florida. He notes that medical procedures and prescriptions aren’t always the answer to problems.

“I’ve studied various areas of medicine and found them devoid of tools and methods that empower patients to make changes that lead to better health.

Studying shamanism means being on my own healing path of cleansing body, mind and spirit. It’s necessary for any empowered healer that aspires to inspire and generate confidence and assertiveness in others, enabling them to do what is needed to live out their life purpose,” he says.

Rieders found shamanism to be an effective complementary therapy for strengthening the body and building resilience. One of his patients was unhappy with his job, feeling it only served to support a costly family lifestyle.

Upon discerning his true desire was to own a gym and teach people how to get healthy, he took action. “A heart procedure was no longer necessary. Stored anger can create heart disease, as well as cancer,” he remarks.

Seti Gershberg’s life changed dramatically while studying shamanism in the remote Peruvian Andes, where he lived with the indigenous Q’ero people for two years. Taking a break from a career in international investment banking, he set out to learn about a shaman’s relationship to energy, consciousness and the supernatural, with an eye to creating a system of universal

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reciprocity, balance and harmony. He was also interested in indigenous people’s views of the relationship of the physical world with self, consciousness and multi-dimensional space-time as a single interwoven idea; a continuum.

“Today, I’m an executive producer and creative director in Phoenix, Arizona, working on a video series, TV commercials and films, including two documentaries on shamanic rituals and ceremonies, as well as the Q’ero culture,” says Gershberg. He practices the Q’ero shaman’s gift of Ayni, giving of our self first without asking for anything in return. His website, ThePathOfTheSun.com, offers a “pay what you can afford” option.

Sean Wei Mah, a Native American Cree, grew up on a reservation in Alberta, Canada, around tribal medicine men that practiced smudging, ceremony and ritual. “Smudging, by burning fine powders, considered sacred medicine, is significant to any shaman as holy medicine to cleanse the body. It’s part of Native American life and the foundation of how we communicate, give thanks to and ask for help and guidance from the Creator. Ceremony is our church and smudging is how we purify it,” says the shaman, artist and actor known as “The Rattlemaker”.

Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, a shaman, healer, storyteller and carrier of the Qilaut (wind drum), is an elder from the Kalaaleq tribe, in Greenland.

His family belongs to the traditional healers from Kalallit Nunaat. Endearingly known as Uncle, he has traveled to 67 countries to conduct ceremonies including healing circles, sacred sweat lodge purification and Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man intensives, where he teaches the spiritual significance of climate change.

He advises, “A shaman’s responsibility is to guide you on your inner path and support you in recognizing your beauty so that you can love yourself and know who you truly are. A shaman guides you to a new level of consciousness through teachings, storytelling and ceremonies, which my grandmother taught me were the key. All of this helps you rely on your own inner guidance.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Raising a Music Lover Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart

by Randy Kambic

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resounding chorus of research shows that the traditional three R’s of essential early education should also encompass an M for music.

Playing instruments prior to and during school years can put children on a tuneful path to lifelong benefits.

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A 2015 study by the National Association for Music Education (nafme.org) shows that youngsters harboring an early appreciation for music tend to have larger vocabularies and more advanced reading skills than their peers. The research also revealed that schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2 percent graduation rate and 93.9 percent attendance rate compared to others averaging 72.9 and 84.9 percent, respectively.

A recent study by the Children’s Music Workshop (ChildrensMusic Workshop.com), which provides instructional programming for more than 25 Los Angeles-area public and private schools, cites a host of additional benefits. These highlight music education’s role in developing the part of the brain that processes language; improving

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spatial intelligence; thinking creatively; gaining empathy for people of other cultures; encouraging self-expression and teamwork through playing as a group; and achieving higher grades both in high school and on standardized tests.

Higher institutes of learning are equally involved. Boston’s Berklee College of Music (Berklee.edu) offers majors in making it as a music professional, performance music and music therapy, plus postgraduate degrees. Its annual five-week summer performance program in “Beantown” furthers the skills of 1,000 U.S. and international children 12 years old and up. In addition to musical skills, “We see improvement in young people’s confidence and persona,” says Oisin McAuley, director of summer programs. “It’s a truly formative experience.”

In addition, The Berklee City Music online program serves high schools nationwide, assisted by alumni in some cities. It also awards scholarships for participation in the summer performance activities in Boston.

The nonprofit Young Americans (YoungAmericans.org) organization, launched in 1992, operates its own college of performing arts in Corona, California, that fosters artistic, intellectual

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label innovations in genres as junk; whatever kids are drawn to should be fine. ~Dayna Martin and personal growth for those working toward becoming performers or arts educators. Its International Music Outreach Tours have brought workshops to K through 12th grade students in nearly all 50 American states and 15 countries in Europe and Asia.

Starting Out

“Don’t force children to play music.

It’s better when they want to do it on their own. Having instruments around the house can make it easier,” suggests Dayna Martin, a life coach and author of Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun, near North Conway, New Hampshire. Learning music can also decrease math phobia, similar to the way in which children that love to cook and follow recipes learn math, she points out, because math and music are undeniably interconnected.

As part of a self-taught passion for medieval history, her 17-year-old son Devin is building a replica of a Vikingera log house on the family’s property and has made several stringed instruments steeped in the historical period using mathematical principles. “When children apply math to further their interest in music, it makes more sense to them than when it’s some problems in a workbook, and they pick it up more readily, which instills a lifelong appreciation of mathematics as an essential tool,” she observes.

Jamie Blumenthal, a board-certified music therapist and owner of Family Music Therapy Connection: North Bay Music Therapy Services (NorthBayMusicTherapy.com), in Santa Rosa, California, works predominantly with special needs children. “Autistic children love music, and playing wind instruments like flutes and whistles helps work the muscles around the mouth, assisting with speech

development,” she says.

Singing, keyboards and percussion instruments are other tools she uses. “Many parents want their child to become accustomed to social settings.

Because their child loves music, they’ll often seek a group music forum,” notes Blumenthal.

Family Music Time (FamilyMusic Time.com), in Fort Myers, Florida, is one of 2,500 affiliated centers nationwide and in 40 countries that follows music CDs provided by Princeton, New Jersey-based Music Together (MusicTogether.com). Drumming and singing sessions with parents and children up to 5 years old help them gain a music appetite and early group music-making experience, according to Director LouAnne Dunfee. At her studio, local professional musicians also conduct private lessons in piano, guitar and trumpet for children ages 6 and up.

Children playing instruments can mean much more than just music to our ears.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor based in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

Instrumental Finds Here are some of the organizations that collect and provide musical instruments for youngsters.

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, MHOpus.org Hungry for Music, HungryForMusic.org Fender Music Foundation, FenderMusicFoundation.org Music for Minors Foundation, Music4Minors.org VH1 Save the Music Foundation, VH1SaveTheMusic.org

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The Secret of Sublime Living Savoring Perfect Present Moments

by Carl Greer

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ife has many sublime pleasures: watching the sun rise over the horizon and observing the changing colors of the clouds; laughing with a best friend; or simply feeling the grass, dirt or sand under bare feet. The Japanese have a term, mono no aware, for that sublime moment of perfection just before it fades. Sometimes it translates as sensitivity or awareness of impermanent things. It could, for instance, refer to the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom; the cherry trees will blossom again next year, but we do not always have a chance to see them again.

Everyday distractions can cause us to forget to slow down to enjoy moments.

The secret to sublime living is to pay close attention to the sweet pleasures of life, no matter how small, and savor them before they pass. There is no way to know which weather-perfect day will be the last before the season shifts. Enjoying such a fleeting, sublime moment may mean discarding the day’s plans, but the delights of life do not always come around again.

How easy it is to let the mind wander and forget to focus on the pleasure of an experience and the joys that life offers. We’re in danger of missing out on sublime living when we constantly prioritize what “has to be done” instead of that which is most

valued. Soon, it may seem as if the stories of our lives are being written by someone else.

We forget our power to be our own storyteller and to mindfully engage in how we spend every hour. Dissatisfying tales can be replaced when we live according to a new story we write each day, called, “My life is an extraordinary adventure,” or “I relish being with my children,” or “I express love through sharing my music,” or “I am being true to myself, and that enables me to help others heal.”

The more we focus on what brings us happiness, revitalization, purpose or meaning, the easier it will be to upgrade priorities and discard any plot lines and events that seem scripted by someone else. We can then make a new commitment to writing and living a more satisfying story for ourselves.

We can pause to contemplate our power to be the storyteller and to always remain fully present and conscious of the sublime moments.

Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being. Connect at CarlGreer.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Pray Your Way Into a New Awareness – 10:30amnoon. Explore how prayer changes us. As we establish a consciousness of prayer, living becomes continual prayer. Our prayers reveal we are divine, and we share our light with the world. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 “A Unity Way of Life” Classes – 6:30-8pm. Also held on Wednesday, September 28th. Learn Unity’s principles and make new friends. Designed to impart a basic understanding of Unity’s history and its five principles: Metaphysics, Affirmative Prayer, Prosperity, Personal Growth and Inspiration, and Health and Healing. No registration required.

Suggested love offering: $10. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

Questions, call 646-6114.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Chakra Immersion Series: The Root – 1-5pm.

This full immersion in the root chakra includes wisdom and traditions from many cultures– crystal bowl meditation, mudras, mantras, group energy clearing, aromas, stones, herbs, Pleiadian messages, and qigong exercise–facilitated by six talented presenters. Part one of the Wisdom Ways Workshops series on chakras. $77. Greenville UU Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd., Greenville.

Shellie@ShellieEnteen.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 How Our Prayers Turn Into Profound Gratitude – 10:30am-noon. Join us as we contemplate prayer and the sense of gratitude it brings. As we pray from a sense of Oneness, we recognize our lives are an expression of gratitude. No registration required.

Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Defeating Fatigue, Stress and Belly Fat Seminar – 6:15-7:15pm. Calling all folks with fatigue, stress, and belly fat. Learn how you can permanently lose weight and stay healthy for life. Free. GFM Wellness, 301 Halton Rd., Ste. A, Greenville. 5580200. GFMWellness.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show – 10-11am. Dr. Casebolt and GFM Wellness will be showcased on the Jack and Megan show on Channel 7. Watch for another exciting interview about how GFM Wellness can help change your life.

Free. Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200.

GFMWellness.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Tinnitus Is Not a Hopeless Condition – 1:302:30pm. There are many ways to effectively overcome tinnitus today. Learn more about what causes tinnitus, how it can affect your overall health, how to tell if you have it, and how to manage tinnitus. Free. Hearing Solutions by Marcy, 12 Waite St., Ste. B2, Greenville. 509-1152. Deb@ HearingSolutionsByMarcy.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 1st Annual Bringing Natural Back Expo – 11am-3pm. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are major threats to women’s health.

Girls’ health is threatened by obesity, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. This expo is to help women and girls rebuild their health, initiate a new relationship with nature, and feel encouraged and empowered by the natural life. Event to include: butterfly and honeybee display, girls’ beautiful play dolls, essential oils, desserts, sign up for Beyoutiful Girls group, and more. Free.

Natural Is Beyoutiful. Event held at 3717 Fork Shoals Rd., Simpsonville. For more info or to register as a vendor, reach Nekita at 326-6883. NaturalIsBeyoutiful.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Weave The Web: Intuitive / Healing Arts Festival – 11am-5pm. Meet creative artisans, energy healers, massage therapists, aura photographers and intuitive readers as we gather together and network and “weave the web” of our community! Enjoy our beautiful garden; have lunch with friends! Raffle prizes! Free. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy (Hwy 25), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 “Pray Without Ceasing?” with Reverend Veeneman – 10:30am-noon. With all the distractions that grab our attention in today’s world, how can we “pray without ceasing?” Explore creative ways to develop a continual awareness of The Divine. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

Questions, call 646-6114.

Mini-Seminar: “What is Holism?” – 2:15-4:30pm.

The seminar addresses paradigm definitions and derives a model for holistic wellness and health care. Donations are gladly accepted. Presenter: Lilo Bauer-Freitag, Holistic Life Coach and author of “Healing: The Emerging Holistic Paradigm.” . Vivit Holistic Life Coaching. Event held at Unity Church of Greenville, 207 Belvue Rd., Taylors. 540-8469307. GreenvilleCoach.com Vivit@Live.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Earth Dialogue Meeting at Moe Joe’s – 6-7pm.

“Encouraging Climate Change Conversations: Challenging & Supporting Candidates; Influencing Friends.” A panel of experts will look at this issue

from many perspectives including the urgent issues facing local farms and marketing strategies. Earth Dialogue is co-sponsored by several organizations including Upstate Forever, Foothills Sierra Club, Green Congregations and Upstate Natural Awakenings. Food and drink for sale after 5pm. Free. Moe Joe’s Coffee Shoppe and Wine Bar, 385 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson. Contact Ellie Taylor at 654-1331. Facebook. com/EarthDialogue.

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Earthskills Rendezvous Gathering – Through Sunday, October 16. Join us for our 32nd year of Earthskills Rendezvous, a family-friendly gathering. Learn herbalism, archery, hide-tanning, basketry, spinning, weaving, plant id, fire-making, blacksmithing, and other primitive / homesteading skills. Come for the day or camp for the whole week! $32 and up if registered by Oct. 1st. Event held at Avalon, 444 Patterson Rd., Westminster. 828-278 -9181. PrimitiveSkills.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Cellular Healing Inside & Out – 1-5pm. Come learn how ASEA experts are enhancing the lives of people everywhere by providing an income opportunity & optimal health. Free RENU 28 to new members enrolling Saturday & Free RENU 28 sample to every attendee. Free for guests & $10 for associates. Carolina Holistic Health. Event held at Furman University (Hartness Pavilion), 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville. Register at AseaGreenville-ScConference.eventbrite.com.

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ongoingevents Note: Dates are subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm dates and times of events. How to submit: All listings must be received by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Please help by following the format as seen below and email listings to Calendar@UpstateNA.com. Non-advertiser calendar entries are subject to availability and are $15 per each submission.

sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm.

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

Ashtanga Full Primary Series – 11am-1pm.

Intended to realign spine, detoxify body, and build strength/flexibility/stamina. Approx. 75 poses starting with sun salutations, then standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and backbends before relaxation. Minimal heat (85-90°). Taught by MaryAnne Abdulhadi. $15 drop-in; class packages and monthly memberships available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 301 (next to Whole Foods), Greenville. 329-1114. SouthernOM. com. Info@SouthernOM.com.

YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45-noon.

Transform yourself, as we transition from rowing to YOGA! Enjoy our intimate Community with fluid sequencing of Hatha / Kripalu inspired yoga; every practice varies to keep it fresh! Personal Thai Yoga sessions available. $10 drop-in; $80 for 10 class pass no expiration!. Yoga at Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576A Woodruff Rd. at Mall Connector, Greenville. Laura Caylor: 901-3776. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.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.

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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.

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

W.O.W. Dinner–Be Our GUEST – 6:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Learn how to: Prevent chronic diseases, Decrease stress, Avoid common

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foods that actually destroy your health, Ensure optimal health and healing, Easily get fit and maintain a healthy weight, Live a happier life!

Free. Auger Family Chiropractic. Event held at City Range Steakhouse Grill, 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville. 322-2828. AugerChiro.com.

DrGeorge@AugerChiro.com.

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

Southern Om Hot Yoga.

Yoga for All Levels – 9:30-10:45am. Yoga Class for all levels of practitioner, from beginner to intermediate, at lovely, air-conditioned studio.

10% discount for students, seniors, military, and affiliated businesses. First class Free, then $13 apiece. Packages from $55/5 classes to $250/3 mos. unlimited. Yoga East, 4510 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors. YogaEast.us 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 Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm.

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

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

YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45-noon.

See Monday 10:45am listing. Yoga at Greenville Indoor Rowing.

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 Beginner/Gentle Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Gentle Yoga Flow class appropriate for Beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle class and fine tuning of their postures. Class moves at a slow pace and is instructional in nature. 10% discount for students, seniors, military, and affiliated businesses. First class Free, then $13 apiece. Packages from $55/5 classes to $250/3 mos. unlimited. Yoga East, 4510 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors. YogaEast.us

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Yoga for All Levels – 9:30-10:45am. See Tuesday 9:30am listing. Yoga East.

Esoteric Acupuncture – 11am-5pm. Every 4th Thursday starting Feb. 25. A new form of acupuncture focusing on spiritual growth and personal evolution, designed specifically to raise consciousness. Triggers Sound-Light vibrations to activate the morphogenic field. Reorganizes the body to awaken and balance the deepest energy fields. To ensure availability, call for appt. Walk-ins also welcome. $80/hr. Held at Crystal Visions Books, 5426 Asheville Hwy./US 25, Hendersonville. 828-687-1193.

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

Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede?

Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull?

Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like?

Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission.

Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience?

Greenville – 7-8:30p. 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/Upstate-Spiritual-ExperiencesGroup or Eck-SC.org

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

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

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

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.

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

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 12.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH Sande Triponey, LAc 16 Mills Ave., Ste. 8 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Specializing to help you feel and be the best you possible—naturally.

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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 39.

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AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

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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.

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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 12..

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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.

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

Focusing on neurostructural chiropractic with extensive post-doctoral training for infant, adolescent, and maternity patients, both doctors are equipped to see all patients, regardless of where they fall on the health or age ‘continuum.’ See ad, page 31.

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Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006.

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Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 38.

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

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

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

EARTH DESIGN

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Listen to Life. Licensed audiologists Join directly with a doctor that has the who have served with pride and comtime and freedom topassion truly support your for over 30 years.wellness.

Marcy and health and holistic Alisa personalize hearing solutions for you. See ad, page 27.

HUB CITY FOOD CO-OP

A full-service grocery market owned and operated by the community. Specializing in locally grown, organic and non-GMO products. Opening April 15. See ad, page 34.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

HEARING HEALTH

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Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general well-being. See ad, page 23.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

GFM WELLNESS

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

We offer several innovative strategies for pain problems. Pulsed Electrical Magnetic Frequency, Bio-Modulation and ozone injections all jump-start the healing process to get YOU out of pain.

See ad, pages 2 and 3.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS Thomas A. Malone, MD Sharon Barthelmes, FNP Ruth Geide, NP-C 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020 • Williamston CompleteHealing.net

Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, physiotherapy, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss and help with peripheral neuropathy.

See ad, page 19.

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Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 46.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

RETAIL RELAX THE BACK

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The leading retailer for people seeking relief and prevention of back and neck pain by offering posture and back support products and self-care solutions. See ad, page 9.

SPIRITUAL CENTER

VETERINARY CARE

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

ALL ABOUT PETS

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 11.

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. See ad, page 19.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING TRAINING SENECA TREEHOUSE PROJECT

403 Coneross Ave., Seneca 864-710-7584 Scott@SenecaTreehouse.org SenecaTreehouse.org, ScottBunn.com

A community / learning center for sustainability. Services for and hands-on training in permaculture, construction, metal fabrication, living off the land. Treehouse Learning Center tours available.

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THERMOGRAPHY CAROLINA HOLISTIC HEALTH LLC Christina LeBoeuf Lic.Ac., MAOM; CCT; CLDT 106 N. Poinsett Hwy 864-516-6868 • Travelers Rest CarolinaHolisticHealthLLC.com

Safe, pain/radiation free imaging. FDA registered Class I medical device. Imaging starts at $150 (includes free consultation to review the results). Enhancing Chinese Medicine with Modern Technology. See ad, page 20.

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

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

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

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.

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.

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Thermography, FDA-approved, non-invasive breast screening, no compression.

It’s great for women with implants. Younger women can start early detection without radiation concerns.

Call for details. See ad, page 39.

WEIGHT LOSS

AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 21.

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No need to go hungry and no gimmicks! We have an excellent track record for permanent weight loss by teaching life-style modifications, rebalancing hormones and detoxing the body. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS Elaine Pereira (864) 814-9055 Angela Vazquez Snyder (864) 208-4636

This program will impact and improve your overall health and lifestyle. The benefit is better sleep, increased energy, increased lean muscle, weight management and improved mental clarity.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®

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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 4.

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Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, physiotherapy, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 19.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal i s s u e s ? We specialize in custom compounding including bioidentical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.

GFM WELLNESS

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

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE 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 12.

NATURAL IS BEYOUTIFUL

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Natural is Beyoutiful: educating women and girls of all ethnicities to improve their natural health.

For more info, come to our Women and Girls Expo, “Bringing Natural Back”. See ad, page 20.

SOLUTIONS IN HEALTH CARE Jeanne Petan, Ph.D. 290 Enoree Trail 864-862-4113 • Fountain Inn

Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 44.

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YOGA/PILATES SOUTHERN OM HOT YOGA

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-329-1114 * Greenville SouthernOM.com

Two Styles of hot yoga. Designed to stretch, tone, and detoxify your body, mind and spirit. Voted 2015 Best of the Upstate. See ad, page 22.

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