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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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DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

25 VEGGIE NATION

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REVOLUTION

by Judith Fertig

28 PLANT PURE

NATION RECIPES

30 ADVENTURES IN NATURE

Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks

by Harriet Shugarman

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32 JEFFREY SMITH

WARNS AGAINST GMOS

by Linda Sechrist

36 CONSCIOUS EVOLUTION

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14 globalbriefs 18 community

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25 consciouseating 26 healthyfoodand

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30 healthykids

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32 wisewords

34 healingways 40 calendar 41 classifieds 44 resourceguide

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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Barbara Bolduc Contributing Editors Barbara Bolduc - Jeanette Watkins Advertising Janet Krinke Film Screenings Director Jeanette Watkins Design & Production / Ad Design Susan McCann - Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine - Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition:

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ast month I spoke about the some of the synchronistic events that I have recently encountered. I related my plans to attend an event on May 28 at Radford University in Virginia called “Building The New World” (BTNW) conference. After four days jam packed with extraordinary learning experiences I arrived home, my mind buzzing with the positive energy and hopeful discussions I experienced with others as we sat listening to keynote speaker, Barbara Marx Hubbard and other luminaries from around the world. Mulling over how to share this inspirational experience with my readers , I again found myself swimming in a synchronistic vortex of happenings.

Sitting down at my desk shortly after returning home, I logged into Outlook to find an email from fellow Santa Fe publisher, Andrea Schensky. Andrea was offering to share an interview conducted with Barbara Marx Hubbard, hosted by Hubbard in the Sangre Cristo mountains in New Mexico and held on the heels of the BTNW conference.

In that interview you will read about Hubbard’s views on the spiritual evolution of humans as outlined in her book, Conscious Evolution. She explains that conscious evolution means we are the first of our species facing extinction and being aware of the role we are playing in it. She believes humanity is facing its sixth mass extinction and offers “a very practical solution which is to connect and communicate what is already working in the world.” She maintains that a vision of this newly-emerging world is already here but mainstream media is not reporting it.

At the conference I got a peek at an example of this new world not heard much about here in the U.S. In 1975 a group of people with a charismatic leader formed a community called Damanhur in northern Italy. This community started with a dream and a handful of people and has evolved into a thriving, legally recognized Federation of 600 that is based on solidarity, sharing, love, and respect for the environment. In 2005 it received the UN award as a sustainable eco-community.

While Damanhur is widely held as a model community for experimenting with sustainable ways of living, in harmony with nature, and with a deep reverence for all life on the planet, there are other intentional communities operating on a smaller scale here in the U.S. and around the world. My take away from the BTNW conference is that change is coming. It’s humanity’s choice whether that change will be a positive or a negative. I opt for the first.

Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc

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newsbriefs Garner’s Natural Life to Open Second Store

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arners Natural Life will be opening a new location in Greenville on Woodruff Road. The expected opening date is scheduled for late August or early September. The new store location will be next to the new Fresh Market at the intersection of Woodruff Road and Feaster Road. Just like the original store, customers can shop for quality supplements, herbal formulas, and natural skin care at this new Staff of Garner’s Natural Life location. Customers will find experienced, helpful employees at both locations. The new location will be more convenient for Simpsonville shoppers and anyone else who is shopping in that area. Candace Garner, owner and founder of Garners says, “As a local family-owned business for 47 years, Garner’s is excited to be expanding to Woodruff Road! We’ve known for years that we needed a presence with all the growth out there, and when the opportunity to move beside the new Fresh Market fell into our lap, now was the time. All of us at Garner’s feel privileged to have the support of Greenville’s health conscious to continue to serve such a great community.”

Garner’s mission is to provide world-class service and education while offering superior health products in a fun and friendly shopping environment.

Garner’s Natural Life original store is located at 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville (next to the The Fresh Market. The new store will be located at The Fresh Market Shops, 1601 Woodruff Road, Greenville. For more information, call 864-242-4856 or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com. See ad, back cover.

Airline Academy Has Local Representative

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he Airline Academy has a local representative in the Upstate to consult with individuals interested in careers as Flight Attendants. Jane Diago, Flight Attendant Purser, has been a flight attendant for over 25 years and is currently the Regional Director for Administration for The Airline Academy. She has lived in the Upstate for 10 years. Diago says, “I really enjoy helping people pursue their dream of being a Flight Attendant.”

Jane Diago, Flight Attendant Purser The Airline Academy specializes in Flight Attendant training for students of all ages and is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Airline Academy was founded in 1972 and since that date their graduates have gone on to successful careers in the airline industry. Many of them credit the comprehensive training they received at The Airline Academy for their success. The Airline Academy has an 86 percent confirmed placement rate.

New students who are interested in attending a flight attendant school can be certain that all of their instructors are highly qualified and have years of professional experience. Their qualifications ensure students will receive the best possible training to prepare them for a career in the airline industry.

For more information, call 864-684-6966 or email Jane Diago at jane@ theairlineacademy.com. See ad, page 21.

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New Service Manager at Auger Family Chiropractic

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uger Family Chiropractic recently hired Megan Dennehy as the new Service Manager for the front desk. Dennehy is the first point of contact for their patients, greeting them and taking care of scheduling. Dennehy says, “I’m a recent Clemson graduate with a psychology degree. I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. I’m excited to now be a Greenville resident and a team member at Auger Family Chiropractic.

Chiropractic has impacted my life so I’m excited to be a part of that for others!”

“Our patients will be served and loved even more completely than they were before!” says Wellness Coordinator Connie Hood.

Megan Dennehy Dr. George Auger opened Auger Chiropractic in 1993 after graduating from Sherman College of Chiropractic. He sees patients of every age from babies to senior citizens. The office is open Monday through Friday by appointment. They also hold free healthy living workshops every first and third Monday.

Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 39.

Mauldin Family Pharmacy Welcomes New Pharmacist

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oshua A. Fox, Pharm D., recently joined the staff at Mauldin Family Pharmacy and Compounding Center.

Fox graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Prior to joining Mauldin Family Pharmacy, his compounding background stemmed from an independent compounding pharmacy in Western Kentucky. Fox relocated to Upstate South Carolina to take advantage of new opportunities.

Joshua A. Fox, Pharm D At Mauldin Family Pharmacy customers will enjoy meeting Fox, who is knowledgeable and passionate, not only about his profession as a pharmacist, but also about providing a variety of patient care services.

Since Fox’s arrival, he has learned the meaning of “family” when relating to the clients of Mauldin Family Pharmacy. The pharmacy is currently expanding their various compounding services to continue to meet the unique needs of their diverse patient population.

Mauldin Family Pharmacy & Compounding Center is located at 505 N. Main St., Mauldin. For more information, call 864-288-2600 or visit MauldinRx.com. See ad, page 31.

The long-term study of GMO foods is going on in real time and in real life, not in a lab. ~Ziggy Marley

PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day.

Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet.

This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge.

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.”

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newsbriefs Bourg Chiropractic in New Location

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ourg Chiropractic has moved to a new convenient location at 30 Parkway Commons Way in Greer. They are located just past Michelin and the Marriott and just before the Publix at Thornblade.

Owner James A. Bourg, D.C. has developed his own effective method of gentle, specific chiropractic care, based on 32 years of experience James A. Bourg, D.C. and commitment to excellence in wellness care. Dr. Bourg’s method is a blending of many of the most effective techniques used by the chiropractic profession today.

During the month of July only, Bourg Chiropractic is offering a free consultation and comprehensive examination. The office is open Monday through Friday by appointment.

Bourg Chiropractic is located at 30 Parkway Commons Way, Greer. For more information, call 864-292-3291or visit BourgChiropracticWellness.com. See ad, page 17.

Southern Pressed Juicery Opens in Downtown Greenville

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able 301 has entered the growing health food market with its latest restaurant concept. Southern Pressed Juicery promotes a new type of Southern comfort food-one that inspires and enables a healthy lifestyle in a fresh and easy way. They recently opened in downtown Greenville in the ONE building near the corner of Washington and Main streets.

The Juicery features organic, cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, energy bowls and plant-based, healthy dishes. Their menu items are 100 percent organic and feature local products whenever possible.

They also offer 1, 3 and 5 day cleanse options for beginners, intermediates and more advanced juicers.

“I’ve spent the past seven years studying this industry, lifestyle and product in preparation for the opening of this juice bar. Greenville is the perfect place to launch this growing national trend and it’s evident when looking at our highly active community. In the end, it was just the right place, right time and right partner,” explains Olivia Esquivel, co-owner of Southern Pressed Juicery.

“For years we have wanted to pursue a restaurant with healthier offerings and partnering with Olivia was the perfect opportunity to grow our portfolio,” says Carl Sobocinski, the restauranteur behind Table 301. “It’s juice, but with a Table 301 palate.”

With free Wi-Fi, hip tunes and a chic design, Southern Pressed Juicery is meant to encourage Greenville’s increasingly healthy community to gather while enjoying a chef crafted organic meal.

Southern Pressed Juicery is located at 2 W. Washington St. in the ONE building, Greenville. For more information and current hours, call 864-729-8626 or visit SouthernPressedJuicery.com.

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healthbriefs

Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death

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ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people.

The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65.

The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.”

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE

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esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure among African-Americans. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods.

Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk

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eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life.

The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any.

All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years.

The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

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esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews.

Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images.

While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts.

CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition.

“The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers.

The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night.

After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

No Worries: Cats Naturally Eat Less in Summer

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study from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite swings in stride.

The researchers studied 38 cats for four years. Their collars were implanted with a microchip that recorded the amount as they ate as much as they wanted from a dispenser. The team found that cats ate an average of 15 percent less in hot weather. Their eating decreased from June through August and increased from October to February. Eating levels were intermediate in the spring and fall.

Study author Dr. Alex German observed, “Cats are more inclined to comfort eat when it’s cold outside, likely to be due to the extra energy they need to keep warm when out and about.”

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Vermont’s Victory

Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).

The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now.

U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional.

“This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case.

The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

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Fracking Fallout

Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.”

PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock.

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Protests Needed

Food Industry Fudges GMO Facts The U.S. Right to Know nonprofit has issued a report, Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding with Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs (usrtk.org/seedybusiness.pdf).

It outlines the food industry’s campaign to manipulate the media, public opinion and politics with disreputable tactics, company-sponsored science and public relations spin.

Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the U.S. spending more than $100 million per year to defend genetically engineered food and crops and the pesticides that accompany them, the authors report. The purpose is to deceive the public, deflect efforts to win the right to know what’s in our food via labeling that’s now required in 64 countries and ultimately, to extend their profit stream at any cost to the public for as long as possible.

Highlights include a history of the industry’s tactics to conceal information, ensure lack of government policy and testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attack credible scientists and journalists and support untrustworthy advocates and political machinations.

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In the Pursuit of Wellness

by Bettina Herbert

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ost people, including health care providers, are motivated to manage disease rather than cultivate wellness. That may be understandable as the concept of wellness is vague and poorly defined. While wellness is more than the absence of illness, symptoms or pain, there are few objective measures.

Illness, on the other hand, is often concretely definable with clear parameters. Just think of diagnoses like high blood pressure, cholesterol, infections, anemia, fractures, concussions and others. For many, it may seem easier to attain tangible goals such as lowered blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol as tests reveal when one has met those targets. But tests are not human beings. Even with low cholesterol, a person can have a cardiac event.

So how do we define wellness? Is it simply the ability to live one’s life fully without illness? Or is it a vitality that enables one to energetically pursue life’s tasks and pleasures? Is it, even in the face of disease, an internal 16

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experience such as a sense of belonging to a community or feeling connected to a spiritual source?

Wellness is, in fact, different for each individual. While it is important to monitor and address serious diagnoses, many people want more. Because wellness is intangible it has been harder to quantify.

As it turns out, wellness can be measured by looking at factors such as energy, cognition, mood, productivity and more. Providers and researches increasingly understand that illness and wellness are typically not caused by single factors. The harnessing of bioinformatics to study health reflects an increased understanding of the great complexities of the human organism. Wellness parameters are being studied in response to lifestyle changes.

With advancements in complex information processing, there are reports of stunning successes coming in. More sophisticated technologies quantifying genetic expression, brain imaging and even the health of specific populations are validating many of the rubrics of wellness behavior.

Proteonomics studies the expression and functions of proteins produced by genes. The epigenome, a layer of biochemical reactions, greatly affects gene expression and may influence whether a disease manifests. The epigenome is affected by its biochemical environment, both internal and external, which can be profoundly altered by lifestyle.

There are now fields of study in metabolomics, microbiomics, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics and more. The theme of this year’s meeting of the Institute for Functional Medicine was “Omics.”

Dr. Dean Ornish told the Institute of Medicine’s Summit on Integrative Medicine, “addressing food, stress, exercise, love and intimacy—these simple changes have remarkable improvements in things that were once thought to be impossible.” He also said, “change your lifestyle, change your genes. Nurture can trump nature.” Thanks to sophisticated new measures, there is objective evidence that wellness practices may keep even genetically predisposed disease at bay.

There are soon to be 140,000 diagnosis codes describing illness and injury. There may not even be a single one for adults seeking “wellness.” But a national movement for wellness has started. The integrative medicine and functional medicine proponents are leading the way. Both have extensive certification requirements for providers. Since November 2014, there is a physician board certification for Integrative Medicine.

There are methods, science and technology to help us achieve our own unique wellness. To find a practitioner whose focus is health, we need to apply the same diligence that is required when seeking the best kindergarten or university for our children. The great thing about attaining our own and our family’s wellness is that we can recognize it from within our self and in them.

Bettina Herbert, MD, specializes in integrative and functional medicine at the Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine. To schedule your own “wellness” consultation, call 843-572-1600, or for more information visit COEM.com. See ad page 7 and listing page 47.

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BEACON Sensory Learning Center

Let Your Light Shine

by Barbara Bolduc

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here is hope,” is the mantra of Jeannie Turley, and for good reason. Turley, MSP, CCC-LSLP and owner of BEACON Sensory Learning Center, utilizes the Bolles Sensory Learning Program in her work to augment the other therapies she offers.

It’s a program based on the science of neuro-plasticity.

Turley, who began private practice as a speech pathologist in 1981 through a desire to help people, discovered the Bolles program via a professional magazine geared to those in her field of medicine. After researching the program, she realized the advantages that it could bring to her patients.

She exclaims, “There is a tremendous amount of hope in all our lives. We don’t have to decline as we age. We are in an exciting time, the decade of brain research. New discoveries are happening daily.”

Neuro-plasticity represents a paradigm-changing realization that scientists came to some years ago: the brain’s wiring can be altered. This discovery turned upside-down the old scientific theory that said that a brain is hard-wired a certain way, no changes allowed.

Brain rewiring can occur—in both the negative and positive—throughout our lives. When professionals are required to take continuing education 18

classes in order to maintain their license, it is because it is understood that repeated use of certain synaptic pathways within the brain keep those pathways active and healthy—much like the continued use of a certain muscle. This represents the mechanism of neuro-plasticity. Those who practice the Law of Attraction are using neuroplasticity in rewiring their brains to think healthier, positive thoughts about what they can affect and accomplish in the world. Neuro-plasticity even encompasses the stories we hear about people with physical damage to a certain area of the brain who are able to relearn affected motor skills by creating new synaptic pathways.

The Sensory Learning Program utilizes the senses of sound, sight and motion together to retrain the body to accommodate and process these signals together for optimal results. The program can be especially effective with children, who may not have the ability to focus as easily. “The Sensory Learning Program hope is that it puts the body into physiological relaxation, which is very difficult for adults and children nowadays.

It is meant to happen in sleep but a lot of people are not able to go into those deep levels of relaxing sleep,” explains Turley. She compares the neurological organization of the brain to a circuit board: it requires all components— processor, memory, fan, lights—to be working effectively

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for the optimum results. “If there is a break in a connection, there will be a lack of functioning. Our senses need to work together and organize themselves for us to have a sense of well-being and work at our potential.” A breakdown in the processing of our senses can mean “a breakdown in learning, emotional wellbeing, or the way we move our body.”

According to Turley’s website, “Many executives and business people have taken advantage of the Sensory Learning Program’s ability to strengthen one’s concentration and focus leading to increased productivity in the work place.

Sports figures as well have used the program to enhance their performance with improved coordination, balance, fine and gross motor skills. The Sensory Learning Program has also shown to be an aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and other conditions which prevent people from reaching their full potential.”

Of course, that is just the tip of the iceberg. It appears that significant impacts can be made for those with development disorders, such as Autism and ADHD, as evidenced by video interviews on the SensoryLearning. com program’s website. It explains that “Individuals with dysfunctional sensory integration, sensitivities to light, sound or motion, delays in motor skills, irregular sleep/activity patterns and sensory processing issues typically respond well to the Sensory Learning Program….

We often see specific improvement in processing time, sensitivities, sleep patterns, awareness and attention, speech, memory, expression and social skills.”

As Turley looks back over her life, she has come to a realization. “My career has been about helping people find their voice and to be all that God has created them to be in this life.” As her website puts it, “We can all be beacons of light by being fully alive.”

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

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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.”

Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

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Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents.

Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.”

By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN).

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves,

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the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people.

John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world.

“At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in

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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few.

Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP.

Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years.

In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center.

“Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating. ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

Growing Vegetables and Democracy

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.”

In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens.

“We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo.

“The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.”

Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through

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food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz.

So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World

Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health.

From his own 1,500-squarefoot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season.

“Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.”

Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate 22

challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving selfsufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers.

As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a ter-

rible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling.

“Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

National Count of Farmers’ Market Directory Listings

Nationwide tracking of farmers’ markets that listed fewer than 1,800 in 1994 now numbers nearly 8,300 20 years later.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Greenville Home to One of Only Two Earth Markets In The USA

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arth Markets are farmers’ markets that have been established according to guidelines that follow the Slow Food philosophy. Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. Earth Markets are certified by the Slow Food Foundation of Biodiversity, which establishes rules for all products and producers internationally.

Earth markets are community-run markets and act as important social meeting points, where local producers offer healthy, quality food directly to consumers at fair prices and guarantee environmentally sustainable methods. In addition, they preserve the food culture of the local community and contribute to defending biodiversity. Greenville was approved as the first Earth Market in the US in September, 2011.The Earth Market is the first Earth Market in the USA. The only other one in the U.S. is in San Juan Puerto Rico.

Products Earth Markets usually include a wide range of fresh produce, preserves, meat and dairy products, eggs, honey, sweets, bread, oil and beverages. All produce must meet specific quality criteria, reflecting the Slow Food principles of good, clean and fair: • Good: fresh and seasonal, healthy, tasty and able to stimulate and satisfy the senses.

• Clean: environmentally sustainable cultivation and production processes, no GM crops, local.

• Fair: accessible prices for consumers and fair compensation and conditions for producers.

In addition, the products help to preserve the food culture of the community hosting the market and contribute to defending biodiversity.

The Upstate Earth Market is held the third Thursday of every month from 2-6pm and has moved to a new location:

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National Farm to School Network FarmToSchool.org

Food Co-op Initiative FoodCoopInitiative.coop

Oxfam America “Behind the Brands” BehindTheBrands.org/en-us

Food First FoodFirst.org

The Seed Library Social Network SeedLibraries.org

Food & Water Watch FoodAndWaterWatch.org Food Policy Councils MarkWinne.com/resource-materials Food Sleuth Radio KOPN.org Food Voices: Stories from the People Who Feed Us FoodVoices. org

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ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from? n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely? n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives?

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n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?

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by Judith Fertig

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government.

In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion.

“You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says.

Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4.

Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.”

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.

The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources.

Our food choices also affect the way in

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.”

Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining.

“We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently.

This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson.

In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs.

“The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.

NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth.

“I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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PlantPure Nation Recipes BBQ Jackfruit

Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat.

The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut.

Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces) Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly.

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours.

Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly. Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours.

Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content.

4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good.

4 Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw.

Creamy Potato Salad

Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.

2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled

4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks. Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.

Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Tofu-Cashew Mayonnaise ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked in water at least 2 to 3 hours, then dried 7 oz firm tofu ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp tahini 4 tsp lemon juice 1½ tsp white vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2½ tsp agave nectar 2 Tbsp water ¼ tsp xanthan gum (in grocery baking aisle) Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and shiny.

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Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like.

1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste. Blend the vinegar, lime juice, agave, salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl.

Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish. Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

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Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro.

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¼ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1 /3 cup small diced red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps 2 cups sprouts Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha.Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly.Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla.

Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil).

Caribbean Quinoa Bowl

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes.

Cook time: 10 minutes ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup salsa (medium hot) ½ cup diced pineapple (fresh, canned or frozen) ¾ cup corn (fresh or frozen) ¾ cup diced avocado ¼ cup sliced green onions Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, which can have a bitter taste otherwise. Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer.

Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Lightly steam the kale until bright green. Add to the bowl with quinoa. Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed.Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately.

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by Harriet Shugarman

ere’s how to entertain the kids, keep them healthy and get them outdoors this summer.

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or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.

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Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to remind park visitors, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house or a county, state or local park.”

Visits to in-state parks are easy to fit into a family’s summer plans and can generate lifelong treasured family traditions. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons.

July is America’s Parks and Recreation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks

Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature.

Jessica Culverhouse, NRPA senior manager and a volunteer master naturalist, offers ways to channel digital habits.

“Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says. Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera.

If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first

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step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-american-campout.aspx).

This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park.

Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer.

Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.”

National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you). Families learn more about native birds and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate.Audubon.org).

Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.

Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com.

State Park and Nature Center in the Upstate Lake Conestee Nature Park, 601 Fork Shoals Rd., Greenville, (864) 277-2004 The park consists of approximately 400 acres of natural habitat on the Reedy River and contains both forest, extensive wetlands, 3 miles of the Reedy River, and a rich diversity of wildlife habitat that include deer, raccoon, beaver, fox, river otter, and various small mammals. Over 190 bird species have been reported by the Greenville County Bird Club. The park has been designated as an Important Bird Area of Global Significance by the National Audubon Society. The park is open Sunrise to Sunset. Admission is free.

Table Rock State Park, 158 Ellison Lane, Pickens, (864) 878-9813 This 3,083-acre park sits at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Pickens County. The park contains Pinnacle Mountain, the tallest mountain totally within the state. There are two park lakes with seasonal swimming permitted and hiking trails that lead to the Pinnacle Mountain summit, Mill Creek Falls, and the summit of Table Rock. Educational programs are offered and there are picnic shelters and a playground. Summer hours are Memorial Day Saturday through the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Admission is $5/ adults; $3.25 SC seniors; $3 children 6-12 years, free under age 5. Hours between Sunday and Thursday are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., extended until 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time. Hours on Fridays and Saturdays are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., extended until 10 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time.

The South Carolina Botanical Garden, 150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, (864) 656-3405 The 295 acre garden is located in Clemson, on the campus of Clemson University. This garden has nature trails, pathways, ponds, streams, woodlands, trial gardens, the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, and the Fran Hanson Discovery Center. It is open to the public every day of the week. Located in the garden is the historic Hanover House, an early 18th-century house built in the South Carolina Low Country and moved to the Clemson campus. It also has a pioneer village featuring the Hunt Log Cabin, which was originally built about 1825 in the Seneca, South Carolina area. SCBG is open every day, dawn to dusk. Admission is free.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs

by Linda Sechrist

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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves?

Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA 32

scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems.

When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic?

Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie.

Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods?

Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

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or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed.

NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk.

The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability.

The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification.

Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility

by Deborah Shouse

“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting.

Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes.

Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life.

“There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”

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Letting Go of Doubt

Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money.

Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough.

“I’m not good enough” was another party crasher.

When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories.

Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it.

Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun.

Part of her “new curriculum” includes:

Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles

n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.

“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.”

Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is

n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands.

“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent

universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises.

If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations.

When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable.

Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others.

Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?”

For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.

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CONSCIOUS EVOLUTION

Natural Awakenings Catches up with Barbara Marx Hubbard

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arbara Marx Hubbard, au­thor of Conscious Evolution: Awakening the Power of our Social Potential, hosted a retreat titled “Coming Home Together” June 10 to 14 at the Hummingbird Community, located in the Sangre Cristo Mountains north of Santa Fe. At this event, Hubbard spoke on conscious evolution, which she describes as evolution by choice and not chance. She believes that humanity is facing the sixth mass extinction and offers her book as a guide for our entire generation to get through it together.

Natural Awakenings Sante Fe publisher, Andrea Schensky had the opportunity to speak with Barbara Marx Hubbard to learn more. Coincidentally, the publisher of Upstate Natural Awakenings attended the Building The New World conference at Radford University in Virginia from May 28-June 1 where Hubbard was the Keynote Speaker. A brief description of the BTNW conference follows this interview.

Andrea Schensky Williams: Tell us about Hummingbird Community.

Barbara Marx Hubbard: Aside from connecting with many old friends and colleagues, HBC is a community modeled after the theme of conscious evolution andcocreation.

ASW: Your book Conscious Evolution was first published in 1998. You re-issued and edited the book in 2015. What were the most important changes?

BMH: The awareness in general that we have a very serious crisis, in the environment in particular, and therefore an interest of what would be the solution. It offers a very practical solution which is to connect and communicate what is already working in the world. You begin to get a vision of the new world arising which is here but not known yet, because the media does not think it’s news. The public has no idea of what’s working. I feel that connecting and 36

communicating what’s positive is the best solution.

ASW: What do you mean by conscious evolution?

BMH: Conscious evolution means evolution by choice not chance. For billions of years nature has been evolving through five mass extinctions, but no species was aware of it. Now, we are aware that we are facing the sixth mass extinction,and that humanity has some role to play in this crisis.We are affecting our own evolution by everything

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we do—the food we eat, the cars we drive, the number of babies we have, the energy we use, etc. We have entered the first age of Conscious Evolution.

ASW: What is the “New Story” that Conscious Evolution is based on?

BMH: The book outlines that there is a new story of creation,the story of our evolution and that the universe has been and is now evolving through us in a direction of higher consciousness, greater freedom and more complex order from a single cell to human. The idea that there is no direction in evolution is simply not true. I believe this concept is very encouraging.

ASW: The book mentions that we are accelerating our maturity as a species through the vast use of technology.

Seven billion people in the world own cell phones. We use the internet and social media equating our technology to the planet’s central nervous system.

How long do we have to co-create the world before we reach maturity?

BMH: We don’t have much time. The young generations will either witness a radical breakdown or breakthrough.

ASW: Do you envision mankind utilizing new technology to help the planet convert to the new world?

BMH: We have the choice to use our new capacities to heal the earth, free ourselves from deficiencies and explore the universe. The questions is: what will our choice be? We are the first generation to actually know that we are affecting our own evolution and that we are responsible. I think this awareness is as important as the jump from Neanderthal to Homo Sapiens or from a self-centered species on this earth to eventually the universe.

ASW: What is the “new” news?

BMH: A new way of broadcasting news that share the positive things that are happening. News that offer solution and

empower people to heal themselves.

People sharing with each other what is working, sharing successes. Many people already are practicing this. It is just not being shared through mainstream media. It is ridiculous that this topic has to be discussed. When there is a health crisis and you hear positive things you get better. Hearing something positive is not just an esoteric idea.

ASW: What are the characteristics of the new co-creative human beings?

BMH: Co-creation equals creativity.

Your creative impulse is also a spiritual impulse. A co-creator tunes into the creator within themselves. Many of us are already there but may be unaware.

Everybody is a unique human being with a unique talent and expression.

Once you tap into your own creativity you need to find an audience or group of people. It is difficult to express it by yourself. Through this process you begin to develop better relationships, more love, compassion and understanding of each other thought the process of creating.

ASW: The flow state is a wonderful

state where we are in the process of passionate creation losing track of time. How do we experience more of the flow state?

BMH: It take practice. Take time to create love and creativity in yourself.

Make conscious choices in how you express yourself in the world. If we focus on that inner impulse of grace or resonance we will create more of it.

Synchronicity is a beautiful assurance that we are in the flow.

ASW: You mention the term Syntony in the book. What is that?

BMH: It is the resonance or vibration of our own inner being. When we are tuned in we can build a life based on our own vibration or pattern. Not being in syntony means to live a life that is unsupportive of who we really are leading to suffering and misery.

ASW: Another new term you refer to is Supra Sex. Can you expound?

BMH: Sex is joining genes to have the baby. If we doubled the population we would destroy all life on earth. Women’s’ impulse to have children has shifted to creating their own freedom

and power. The next stage of sex is not to join genes to have more babies but to join geniuses. Genius is the unique creativity in each person. You have to share it with others to release it into the world.

ASW: In the last chapter of you mention how we can participate in this quantum change.

BMH: It starts with yourself and identifying what is inside of you that wants to be expressed and aligned with your purpose. You must take steps towards it and create small groups of like-minded people and begin your roles as an evolutionary leader. No one else can do it for you. In the process we need to use the internet and media until we have a massive connectivity of positive solutions, creative ideas and people.

ASW: How close are we?

BMH: I think there are enough people on earth right now that could, if connected, shift the behavior patterns of consciousness on the planet. We are still scattered. One of the most important steps will be to create internet sites of connectivity.

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Building the New World Conference

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t Radford University last month educators, scientists, economists, peace activists, and futurists from around the world joined Barbara Marx Hubbard, former Vice Presidential nominee and author, to present lectures and workshops at the “Building the New World” conference (BTNW. com). This 4-day event focused on

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the reality that humanity – and all life on Earth – is threatened in multiple, interconnected ways and that we must quickly implement rational and novel solutions to meet these unprecedented challenges.

Hubbard’s “Wheel of CoCreation”, as described in her book, “Conscious Evolution”, was the focus of the conference. The Wheel contains eleven interdependent Sectors of society: (1) Education; (2) Communications; (3) Art; (4) Economics; (5) Peacebuilding; (6) Governance; (7) Health; (8) Environment; (9) Infrastructure; (10) Technology; and (11) Spirituality.

BTNW organizers and over one hundred global co-sponsors revealed how all these cultural categories need to be updated/upgraded in order for humanity to avoid a dystopian future.

At the completion of the conference a diverse line of conference speakers came together to offer cross-sector collaborations in areas such as: • Housing, including Tiny Houses for micro-communities; • Virtual reality game to model a

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new mythology for the planet being developed by Betsy Pool of Damanhur, a United Nations awardwinning, sustainable community in northern Italy with assistance from author, Charles Eisenstein; • New cooperative businesses in each Sector guided by Ajowa Ifateyo from Grassroots Economic Organizing; and • A two-year experiment with BTNW co-sponsors operating under the Earth Constitution (i.e., a template for a federated Earth).

Additionally,The Oracle Institute (www.TheOracleInstitute.org) in Independence, Virginia is launching the “first HUB on the Wheel of CoCreation,” endorsed by Hubbard.

Oracle’s HUB will consist of a sophisticated website that allows visitors to self-select a Sector on the Wheel and load their information into a database that scans, maps, and connects emergent projects for collaboration purposes. When the Peace Pentagon is completed, Oracle will host another BTNW conference at its campus along the New River in Independence, Virginia.

The Safety Pin Cycle

by Dr. George Auger

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n an attempt to educate my patients, as well as the community I serve, I often use metaphors to explain complex concepts. One such question I get quite often is, “What does a chiropractic adjustment do?”

This question brought me back to my days as a chiropractic student and the discussion of The Safety Pin Cycle.

The parts of the safety pin are the clasp end, the spring end at the bottom, one fixed side and one pointed side (that can be clasped or unclasped). The clasp end of the safety pin is the brain, the spring end is any part of the body (i.e. the lungs, the heart, the intestines, the arms/legs, liver, pancreas etc). The two sides are the pathways via which nerve impluses travel back and forth between the brain and body.

This is a great metaphor of how your body is wired. Your brain (clasped end) sends information necessary for proper function via the nerves (down the fixed side) to the body part (the spring end of the safety pin) and back again (up the pointed side) to the brain. Everything works the way it is designed to work as long as there is a closed cycle (the clasp side is actually clasped). However, due to stress, sometimes the pointed side becomes unclasped, breaking the completed circuit. In real life this is called vertebral subluxation.

Vertebral subluxation interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses.

So what does the chiropractic adjustment do? It completes the circuit of nerve impulse transmission—like closing the safety pin—which is necessary for all the parts of your body to function properly. Without proper nerve impulse transmission, the body malfunctions and that can result in many different types of symptoms. For instance, if the circuit to the heart is not closed, what systems might one experience? Heart palpitations?

High blood pressure? What if the circuit to the lungs is open—what symptoms might one experience? Asthma? Allergies? The bottom line is when your safety pin is unclasped (subluxation) you need to reclasp it (chiropractic adjustment). That’s how chiropractic care can help you and your family experience a healthier, happier, more vibrant life!

George Auger, DC, is the owner of Auger Family Chiropractic, located at 1315 Haywood Rd. For information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. See ad this page. natural awakenings

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Healing Light Service – 7-8:30pm. Group Healing Ceremony includes prayer, meditation, music, and chanting. Certified Blessing Givers will gift the Oneness Blessing to all who are interested in receiving this gentle experience of the Divine. Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required.

Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

Spiritual Practice – The Secret to your Soul – 10:30am-noon. Is a spiritual practice necessary?

Discover what a spiritual practice is. Then, learn keys for how you can use your spiritual practice to unlock inner happiness. Love offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 The Unity Way of Life – 10:30am-noon. Learn about Unity and the origins of Unity Village, “Silent Unity”, and “The Daily Word”. Understand how our history links with modern spiritual truths and practices to improve everyday lives. Love offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Medicine Cabinet Makeover With Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Learn how to use essential oils to relieve stress and anxiety, support Sleep and digestion.

Assist with occasional aches and pains, and so much more. Registration Required. Free. Brenda Freeman, Starbucks, 657 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville. 4834990.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Medicine Cabinet Makeover With Essential Oils – 10-11am. Do you wish there was more you could do when your family is sick? Are you up all night because you can’t sleep? Do you suffer with ADHD or anxiety? Must register– space limited.

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SUNDAY, JULY 19 The Spiritual Laws of Life Discussion Group – 10-11am. Come and explore the continuity of life. All that lies ahead is already within you. Free book available for discussion All are welcome. A HU Song will follow. Free. Eckankar, American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd., Greenville. 627-0470.

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Decisions… Decisions… Decisions – What to do? – 10:30am-noon. So many decisions… Learn how you can choose the decision that works for you. Because every action starts with a decision. Love offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Lead from Within – Expand Your Life – 10:30amnoon. Life is about leadership. It is a love affair with your destiny. Bill Turner transformational coach and sought after speaker explores how you can take charge of your life. Love offering appreciated - No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 Full Moon Guided Meditation– Blue Moon Celebration – 7-8pm. Join us for a guided meditation calibrated to the Full Moon energies.

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

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

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

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

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Reserve your seat; first class is free. Get started on the most efficient, full-body plus cardio workout known to this area! $15. Discount packages available; no contracts. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 498-8608. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am; 6:30-8pm. Learn how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. In am, energize, stretch and rejuvenate mind and body; in pm, relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. Wed @ 11am is gentle yoga. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

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901-3776. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com Yoga Therapy Class – 11am-noon. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville.

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

Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A gentle introduction to yoga for the absolute beginner. Class is suitable for all body shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels.

Learn basic yoga postures and breathing; gain focus, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828.

The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free.

Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828.

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

370-1140. info@greenvillenaturalhealth.com.

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

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

Southern Om Hot Yoga.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS - Add a Rejuvenation Studio to your EXISTING beauty, fitness, or health/wellness business. Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources, and your customers will love it! For more information, call 864-569-8631 or visit CirculationNationStudios.com.

FOR RENT FOR RENT: Large room for wellness modality person. Close to swamp rabbit trail, Greenville.

Waive 1st month’s rent. Call 864-907-4940 for details.

HELP WANTED ACUPUNCTURIST wanted to work in Nutritionists office. Low rent for treatment room.

Would like to use your expertise to expand carrying Chinese Herbal Formulas in office. Call 864-895-6250 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE wanted to assist customers in placing orders and making product selections over the phone. Small business owned by a local Nutripath (Nutritional Consultant) specializing in natural health solutions. Qualifications: •1-2 years of customer service experience is a plus.

•Excellent phone skills.

•A commitment to a natural, healthy lifestyle and a desire to learn about natural medicine is a must.

•Strong knowledge of nutrition and wellness is a big plus.

Benefits include a fixed schedule, competitive pay, product discounts, and a fun work environment. Please call 864-895-6250.

FT/PT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) – Currently seeking licensed OTs for our private practice. Submit resumes to Info@ BEACONslps.com.

FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide professional, preventative treatment to children and adults.

Submit resumes to Info@BEACONslps.com.

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

Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission.

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

GreenvilleZoo.com

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

Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25.

Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

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Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. See Mon 6pm listing.

Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

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

Studio.

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

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

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

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. See Tuesday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. How to Pray Without Talking to God – 7-8pm.

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

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

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

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. “Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

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

It’s Yoga! Studio.

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

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

Next Generation Unity (ages 21+30s) – 6pm. Hang out at Local Cue on Haywood Rd. every 3rd Friday of the month. Food and beverages can be purchased.

Free. Unity Church of Greenville, Local Cue, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7, Greenville. 292-6499.

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

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

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

Saturday Strength & Tone Yoga Sculpt – 9am10am. Increase strength and confidence as you tone your body! This fiery, challenging class is designed to tone abs, arms, legs and butt! $10 drop in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 9:30am. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

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

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

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

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

HONG ZHANG, L.AC.

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

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

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

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

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

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 5.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

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

Dr. Ponton specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She offers natural healing methods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 35.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

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

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

Now offering B12 injections and customized weight loss protocols.

See ad, page 35.

GFM WELLNESS

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

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

See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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

Take it all in and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends.

See ad, page 27.

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

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

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY GFM WELLNESS

ANIMAL REHAB ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 37.

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

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

XYLITOL —Advertorial—

More Innovative than Antibiotics The Power of Xylitol Xylitol’s effectiveness in oral health and usage as a sweetener is well-known. New research also shows its usefulness in upper respiratory health. However, people may not know the reason why it is so effective. Xylitol has a unique ability to interfere with bacterial adhesion.

Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property.

Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems.

Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes.

Professionals advise people to regularly wash

their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap.

Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together.

This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.”

If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers.

What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications?

Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.”

One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so

Go to xlear.com and look up the patented Xlear Nasal Spray.

Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle. natural awakenings

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WE CAN HELP WITH:

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

30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our senSENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sory learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life.

BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 37.

CAREER TRAINING THE AIRLINE ACADEMY

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FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 15.

CHILDBIRTH DOULA DU JOUR

915 South St. 864-735-7270 • Simpsonville

CarolinaWaterBirth.com/DoulaDuJour.html

Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home, and Carolina Waterbirth needs. See ad, page 10.

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

See ad, page 21.

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

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

See ad, page 39.

BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

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

Dr. Bourg has developed his own effective method of gentle, specific chiropractic care based on 32 years of experience and commitment to excellence in wellness care. FREE consultation and examination during the month of July. See ad, page 17.

Tommy Martincic PharmD, Owner

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatology, topical pain creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine, and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 14.

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MAULDIN FAMILY PHARMACY Exp. & COMPOUNDING CENTER

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

COACHING • Pediatric • Veterinarian

Your “One Stop Shop” for all your pharmacy needs (regular and compounded). We specialize in customizing your dermaCOACHING tologic, hormone replacement, 2531 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville Laurie Boussom, LISW-CP, QVMH (Five Forks Promenade) www.GreenHillRx.com pediatric, pain, veterinarian 107 E. Park Ave medications and more. Estab864-517-6118 • Greenville lished family owned business If you are lonely, stuck, struggling since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look with a problem or want to reinvent forward to serving you! See ad, page 31. yourself, let Laurie help you apply the science-based skills and mindSKRIP SHOPPE set to flourish and bloom. See ad, Jim Greene, R. Ph. page 24.

406 W. Poinsett St. • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT • Hospice • Nutraceuticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics A BALANCED LIFE…and we carry Red Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils.

We Bill your insurance so you don’t have to!

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

864-879-2325 • Greer SkripShoppe.com

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

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

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, bio-identical hormones, vitamins, and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982.

See ad, page 4.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 19.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 19.

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

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

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

Women’s Health. See ad, page 7.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

EDWARD JONES

Nate Wooley, Financial Advisor.

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

Providing financial strategies and one-on-one advice.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS

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

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

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

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

HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

Imagine a farmers 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.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI MD

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 28.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

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

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

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

See ad, page 21.

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

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

1115 Dunlap Rd. 864-940-1193 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com

Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Weil in Integrative Medicine. Uses the best of modern medicine as well as evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Consultation available for weight management, balancing hormones, and restoring sleep and energy. \

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE EARTH DESIGN

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

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

MASSAGE/BODYWORK RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 106 Memorial Dr. • Greer 620 Howell Rd. • Greenville 864-634-3019 June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience.

Member of AMTA & NCTMB.

ORGANIC HOME STORE NEST ORGANICS

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

Nest Organics is the Southeast’s destination for organic, safe, and sustainable products for the family. Organic mattresses and bedding from cradle to king. Organic baby/children clothes and accessories. See ad, page 6.

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REIKI-HEALING TOUCH

PAIN MANAGEMENT GFM WELLNESS

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

From joints to bones, and even ligaments, PEMF (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Frequency) helps alleviate your aches and pains. Free one-time 10 minute demo. Recharge your cells with this advanced technology! See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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. See ad, page 11.

RESTAURANTS

DREAMSHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY

We are a husband and wife team who make artisan heirlooms from life’s treasured moments. Ensure perfect memories of your Wedding, encapsulate youthful vitality with custom HS Senior Portraits, and renew the joy, tears, and excitement you’ve experienced with Newborn Baby Portraits. By appointment only. See ad, page 12.

PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY

TORTILLA MARIA

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

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

Close to Haywood Mall, near Publix plaza. Come and eat. We cater, too. See ad, page 24.

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON 304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 11.

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

Unity is a haven of peace where everyone is loved and empowered through positive, practical spirituality...to help people explore and express their God given potential. See ad, page 40.

RADIO EARTH FM 103.3 WRTH FM The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville EarthFMWRTH.com

Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 38.

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

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

See ad, page 23.

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

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

See ad, page 4.

ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

SPIRITUAL CENTER

David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936 • Greer NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com

Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies.

Alternative approaches include CranioSacral, Myofascial, Vestibular and Visceral Manipulation, drawing on the body’s selfhealing properties. See ad, page 28.

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

VETERINARY CARE

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

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VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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

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

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

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 39.

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Be Creative: Try New Directions to Inspire Connections

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

get on • get active

CIRCULATION NATION®

864-593-8217 • Greenville/Greer 864-558-4750 • Simpsonville CirculationNation.com

Shake your way to better health.

Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 49.

10 Minutes = 1 Hour Workout Experience Whole Body Vibration!

Our members agree it can help: Increase muscle strength Reduce effects of stress Accelerate weight loss Improve bone density Increase metabolism Prevent muscle loss

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Discover the vibration sensation that’s sweeping the nation!

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

Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, p h y s i o t h e r a p y, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss, and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 42.

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 15.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 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 37.

YOGA/PILATES INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss.

Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels. We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 40.

IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.

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

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 42.

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