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Toning the Vagus Nerve Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

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Abundance Through Grace: Five Practices to Create a Plentiful Life

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INGREDIENTS:

New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing

13 BLENDING EASTERN

AND WESTERN MEDICINE

Brings the Best of Both

14 CROPS IN THE CITY Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground

18 CHECK OUT THE NEW

PLANT-BASED HEALTH SECTION

22 TONING THE VAGUS NERVE

Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

24 SUMMER EATING The Herbal Connection

26 FOREST BATHING Mother Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rx for Body and Mind

29 THE GRACE

OF ABUNDANCE

Five Practices to Create a More Abundant Life

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 9 health briefs 11 film brief 12 global briefs 13 community

spotlight 18 plant based health section 22 healing ways 4

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eating 26 fit body 29 inspiration 30 calendar 31 classifieds 32 resource guide

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

s many of you know, Upstate Natural Awakenings presents documentary films from time to time on subjects we think will be of interest to our readers. I watched a film a few months ago called Secret Ingredients. When the film ended I knew I had found the next film that you, our readers, would want to see. Secret Ingredients is a film about our food supply. It tells the story of a secret ingredient in our food that you don’t hear being debated on the nightly news. It is an ingredient that is sold without any warning labels in stores all over the country. It may be a lead driver of our obesity, infertility, cancer, digestive problems, autism, brain fog, skin conditions, gluten sensitivity, allergies, fatigue, anxiety, and many other conditions. The secret ingredient is genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and food sprayed with toxic herbicides like Roundup, manufactured by Monsanto, a company now owned by Bayer. Roundup contains glyphosate, a chemical the World Health Organization has identified as a carcinogen. It is the basis of a verdict by a jury that resulted in an award in 2018 of $289 million in damages to a California groundskeeper who claimed his exposure to glyphosate is responsible for his terminal cancer. The film follows Kathleen DiChiara and her family. Despite their best efforts to live a healthy lifestyle—always exercising and eating right—they were struggling with a list of chronic conditions. When she discovered the secret ingredients in their food that were keeping them in a perpetual cycle of illness and removed them, the results were dramatic. The film shares many other stories of people who regained their health after changing to an all organic diet, free of GMOs, Roundup and other pesticides. These experiences are backed up by physicians, scientists and experts. Secret Ingredients will be part of an evening event held on Thursday, July 25, at The Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg. For more details, see the news brief on page 7 and the ad on page 15, both in this issue. The evening will include a hospitality hour with free, healthy refreshments, starting at 5:30 p.m. It will be followed by an introduction of the film’s sponsors, Belue Farms Natural Market and Belue Chiropractic Clinic. The film will screened at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with local experts in the health and food industry. This is an evening you won’t want to miss. Tickets are available on EventBrite, TinyURL.com/y6z4sog9. Peace and Blessings,

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Secret Ingredients Documentary Comes to Spartanburg

ecret Ingredients, a film produced by Amy Hart and Jeffrey Smith, will be screened at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg on Thursday, July 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. In this riveting documentary, the filmmakers reveal the secret about processed foods that many in our society are unaware of—that the GMOs and pesticides, such as Roundup, in our food, may be one of the biggest drivers of disease. This thought-provoking, heart-rending film shares true stories of several families facing incomprehensible medical conditions and how these people regained their health after changing to an all-organic diet, free of GMOs, Roundup and other toxic pesticides. The evening will begin with a hospitality hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by sponsor introduction at 6:45 p.m., and the film screening at 7 p.m. The Panel Discussion and Q&A will begin at 8:45 p.m. This life-changing event is sponsored by Belue Farms Natural Market and Belue Chiropractic and presented by Natural Awakenings Upstate. Tickets are $12.77 (the Early Bird price through June 29 which includes the online ticket vendor’s fee). The cost includes a hospitality hour with complimentary snacks, visits with natural health vendors, and a Q&A session after the film with a panel of local experts in the food and health industry. There is a parking lot on either side of the Chapman Cultural Center with free parking for events. Secret Ingredients is a rare and compelling film that exposes a serious problem and delivers an instant, life-changing solution. The Chapman Cultural Center is located at 200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. To purchase tickets and to view a list of FAQs, visit TinyURL.com/y6z4sog9. For other questions, call 864248-4910. See Belue Farms Natural Market ad, page 19; GMO health brief, page 9; film brief, page 11; and film ad, page 15.

Camp Animal Care Offers Unique Experiences for Children

reenville County Animal Care Services is offering several camps for children this summer. For parents who have children who dream of being a vet, dog trainer or using art to help animals get adopted, Camp Animal Care offers a unique camp experience. The camps will have hands-on opportunities to explore the world of animals, including veterinary/medical care, basic dog training, and using art to promote shelter pets, which can help them find loving homes. The camps run for 4 to 6 hours a day, depending upon age bracket, and are made possible through a partnership with Greenville Technical College and Travelers Rest Artist Alliance. Because of possible food-related allergies, children should bring their own bag lunch and drink. Greenville County Animal Care will provide water. Camp Animal Care Mini Camp: July 10-12 for ages 6-7 Animals in Art Camp: July 15-18 for ages 12-16; August 5-8 for ages 8-11. Vet Camp: July 22-25 for ages 8-11; July 29-August 1 for ages 12-16. Greenville County Animal Care is located at 328 Furman Hall Rd., Greenville. To register or get more info including cost, search “Camp Animal Care” on GreenvillePets.org or call 864467-3986. Camps have a 5 camper minimum. July 2019

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LivingWell Integrative Healthcare Adds Medical Assistant to Their Staff

essica Buchanan, a medical assistant, recently started employment at LivingWell Integrative Healthcare, in Easley. Buchanan has worked in integrative medicine in the Greenville area for over four years. She is a graduate of Greenville Technical College and lives in Travelers Rest with her husband and family. The Medical Assistant program at Greenville Technical College is designed to prepare students for professional success through hands-on training, practical experience in physicians’ offices, and a curriculum designed to enhance knowledge and proficiency. Cheryl Middleton, PA-C, at LivingWell, enthused, “LivingWell Integrative Healthcare is excited to welcome Jessica Buchanan, medical assistant, to our staff. Jessica loves seeing the positive changes made in patients’ lives.” LivingWell Integrative Healthcare’s mission is to help patients live in a state of optimal health. According to its practitioners, this goal is best achieved through a careful and highly individualized program of nutritional and lifestyle counseling coupled with the science of bio-identical hormone replacement. They specialize in the restoration of youthful levels of natural hormones and help integrate lifestyle improvements that will bring about a noticeable change in the way patients look and feel. LivingWell Integrative Healthcare is located at 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G, Easley. For more information, call 864-8509988 or visit LivingWellHealthcare.com. See ad, this page. 8

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Chiropractic and the Newborn Baby Many people are unaware that newborns can look beautiful and healthy on the outside while having health issues on the inside, causing troubles with feeding, sleeping, colic, multiple ear infections (which, untreated, can lead to the necessity of tubes), and more. A condition known as vertebral subluxation, which occurs when one or more of the spinal bones lose their proper alignment and put stress on the central nervous system, can rob a newborn of their health and vitality. This is because the central nervous system controls and coordinates all bodily functions, from immune response to heart and

GMOs: Panacea or Pandemic? by Belue Farms Natural Market When assessing food safety, few issues prove as controversial as genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs were developed to resist pests, disease and herbicides and increase the world’s food supply. However, because they are relatively new, scientists don’t know how they will affect people and ecosystems long-term. The most common GMOs include corn, soy, cotton, sugar beets, papaya, canola and alfalfa (animal feed). To create GM plants, genes from viruses and bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxin (which kills insects via the digestive system) are added to plant DNA, helping crops withstand threats. However, there’s evidence Bt may damage human intestinal tracts. Some researchers believe that because GM seeds are resistant to disease, and humans are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, GMOs may alter our immune systems as well. Since they tolerate higher amounts of herbicides and pesticides, GM crops harbor more toxins than non-GM crops. A 2017 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates pesticide residue may affect fertility. The study discovered that women who consumed foods with higher pesticides had miscarriage rates of 34 percent compared to 7 percent for women who consumed the least

lung function. If the central nervous system is interfered with, the newborn cannot function optimally, which shows up in different ways depending on what part of the central nervous system is being interfered with. This condition can happen during the delivery, especially if forceps or suction is used, but even during a natural delivery a spinal bone could be displaced by the obstetrician. Chiropractors are the only healthcare professionals who are trained to locate and remove vertebral subluxations from the spine. To give your newborn the best start in life, have them checked shortly after birth by an experienced family chiropractic doctor. Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad, page 4. pesticide. A 2018 Environmental Health study also showed a majority of Americans have detectable glyphosate in their urine and linked the toxin to shorter pregnancies. Glyphosate, a toxic herbicide ingredient in Roundup, has been shown to decrease healthy gut bacteria. The Global Healing Center says gastrointestinal disorders like celiac disease and food allergies are rising and suggests avoiding GMO foods until we know more. In addition, the World Health Organization International Agency has deemed glyphosate a potential human carcinogen. Recently won lawsuits by cancer patients harmed by Roundup support this premise. Until we fully understand how GMOs affect people, soil, and insects, as well as bees that pollinate GMOs, groups like Harvard Medical School recommend swapping processed foods with foods free of additives and preservatives, organic when possible, and local nonGMO. This practice shows promise in reversing GMO effects. A recent study by The International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine found that health improved after removing GM foods from the diets of 3,000 patients, proving that food can harm but also heal the body. To learn more about GMOs, how glyphosate has affected families across the U.S., and how we can assure a safer food supply, join us on July 25 at the Chapman Center for a screening and discussion of Secret Ingredients. For tickets, visit TinyURL.com/y6z4sog9. See Belue Farms Natural Market ad, page 19. See the film brief, page 11; news brief, page 7; and film ad, page 15. July 2019

Munch Nuts for a Healthy Brain Seniors that ate more than 10 grams—about two teaspoons—of nuts a day were able to ward off normal cognitive decline and even improve their cognitive functions by up to 60 percent, according to University of South Australia researchers. The study was based on 22 years of records of 4,822 Chinese adults ages 55 and older; 17 percent of them ate nuts every day, most often peanuts. These seniors had as much as 60 percent improved cognitive function compared to those that didn’t eat nuts, and they showed better thinking, reasoning and memory. “Nuts are known to be high in healthy fats, protein and fiber with nutritional properties that can lower cholesterol and improve cognitive health,” says study author Ming Li.

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In further confirmation of the importance of the gut-brain axis, 18 Italian students at the University of Verona from ages 18 to 33 that took a freezedried mixture of four probiotics for six weeks experienced less depression, anger and fatigue compared to a control group of 15 that consumed a placebo. The positive effects continued, as discovered in follow-up testing three weeks later. The probiotics group also slept better. The probiotic bacteria blend of 4 billion colonyforming units included Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium longum.

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film brief

Secret Ingredients: New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing

new feature-length documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses ranging from asthma to autism. The film shares the uplifting stories of individuals and families that overcame their struggles with digestive problems, allergies, skin conditions and infertility after eliminating genetically modified (GMO) crops and agricultural toxins from their diets. “This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.”

Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health. “More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.” The film builds on the groundbreaking research that went into Smith’s prior feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which looked at genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. See the news brief, page 7, and the film ad, page 15, for information on the Spartanburg screening. See GMO health brief, page 9. Smith’s site HealingFromGMOs.com features a free online conference that shares research-based recommendations on how to protect against and heal from exposure to GMOs and pesticides.

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Cannabis is enjoying a renaissance of sorts, and one new application for hemp, the no-buzz industrial variety used in fabrics, oils and foods, is cleaning nuclear radiation from toxic soil and removing metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other pollutants via phytoremediation. Allison Beckett, a cultivation expert at Marijuana.com, says, “Industrial hemp has been used in areas of high radiation, such as Fukushima, [in Japan,] with promising results. Not only does hemp pull toxic, heavy metals from the soil, it actually improves soil structure, making it usable as productive farmland again. Plus, hemp is a vigorous plant that absorbs CO2 rapidly, making it an encouraging solution to climate change.” Hemp phytoremediation has been used in Italy to clean up the small town of Taranto, where a steel plant has been leaking dioxin into the air and soil. The Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Council and Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, are running a project to test the process in an arsenic-contaminated area in Upper Saucon Township that once harbored a zinc mine.

Alarm Sounded

Ireland Declares Climate Emergency

The Republic of Ireland is the third country worldwide to declare a climate emergency, with both the government and opposition parties agreeing to an amendment to a climate action report. “We’re reaching a tipping point in respect of climate deterioration,” says Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton. “Things will deteriorate very rapidly unless we move very swiftly, and the window of opportunity to do that is fast closing.” The UK governments of Wales and Scotland have also declared climate emergencies. Suggested responses include limiting oil and gas exploration, and issuing an additional biodiversity emergency measure.

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The world’s oceans may be getting bluer, thanks to climate change. The effect is more likely to be detected by satellites than Earthbound people, and is caused by the depletion of marine phytoplankton as seawater warms. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published in the journal Nature Communications predicts that more than 50 percent of the oceans’ collective 140 million square miles of surface area will likely be affected by 2100. Marine ecologist and leader of the study Stephanie Dutkiewicz says, “These microscopic organisms live in the water and are the base of the marine food chain. If there are less of them in it, the water will be slightly bluer.” Phytoplankton serves as a food source for small sea creatures that are eaten by fish, squid and shellfish. If phytoplankton populations dip too low, vital fisheries in certain areas could be decimated.

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Hemp to the Rescue at Detox Sites

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Dangerous Dozen Produce to Avoid

The 2019 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (Tinyurl.com/ DirtyDozen-Clean15List) highlights increased pesticide use on up to 70 percent of conventionally grown U.S. produce. Several different types of pesticide, insecticide and fungicide residues are present on many fruits and vegetables. The Dirty Dozen list includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes. The clean 15 list includes avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, frozen sweet peas, onions, papayas, eggplant, asparagus, kiwi, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupes, broccoli, mushrooms and honeydew melon. The EWG advises that eating organic produce, especially for pregnant and nursing mothers and young children, should be a national priority.

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community spotlight

ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

Blending Eastern and Western Medicine Brings the Best of Both by Barbara Bolduc

eet Ruth Kyle, owner of and practitioner at Acupuncture of Greer. For 29 years, she worked as a respiratory therapist, and for seven years, she ran the entire night shift at a Charlotte hospital. For 17 years, she has been a board-certified, licensed acupuncturist with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Oriental Medicine. (You could say that alternative medicine is in Kyle’s blood—her grandfather was one of the first chiropractors in the U.S.) Her extensive history in both Western and Eastern medicine allows her to blend the best of both modalities, and her understanding of how the body breaks down and utilizes medications provides an additional advantage in her ability to help her patients. “All of these medications or herbs have to be metabolized through the liver or kidneys, or both, depending on the patient’s needs. Even herbs can have a negative effect on the system, so they should be introduced slowly.” According to Tao of Wellness, “Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes a holistic approach that treats the whole body. The ancient Chinese believed in a universal life energy called Qi (pronounced “chee”) that circulates along pathways in the body. Pain and disease occur when these pathways are blocked and the Qi no longer flows freely. Imagine body fluids stagnating like a swamp. Acupuncture is the placement of fine needles along these pathways, stimulating a focused response from the nervous, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, hormonal and immune systems, restoring Qi movement and bringing harmony back to the body.” One way in which Kyle utilizes acupuncture is to help patients with endometriosis, “an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus—the endometrium—grows outside the uterus.” (Mayo Clinic). According to the Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, “Researchers find acupuncture more effective than hormone drug therapy for the treatment of endometriosis. Acupuncture relieves menstrual pain due to endometriosis, reduces the size of pelvic masses, lowers CA125 levels, and reduces the recurrence rate of endometriosis. CA125 a is biomarker for several types of cancer and benign conditions including endometriosis and menstrual disorders.” (TinyURL.com/yyvv7tw6). Kyle has seen great success herself in utilizing acupuncture to help her patients suffering from this condition. “A doctor focused on Western medicine typically handles endometriosis by stopping the patient’s period hormonally. That just makes it worse because it aggravates the problem, which often ends in surgery with the patient losing her ability to conceive. At my office, the patient receives a treatment once a month, before her period, and she also receives a bottle of herbs once

a month. The severity of the condition determines the length of the treatment. It takes about six months to a year to clear up. Two of my patients have conceived after finishing treatment.” Other treatments offered at Acupuncture of Greer are cupping, for those who wish to enjoy a non-needle release, and thermography, performed by a local thermographer, by appointment, on Fridays. Kyle says that integrity is a key principle to her. “I am very honest about what I can and cannot do to assist in healing.” She is also very connected with colleagues in all forms of traditional and alternative care, and declares, “I will not hesitate to recommend other modalities which could be beneficial. I am always willing to go the extra mile to provide what is best for a patient.” Her main motivations lie with her patients’ wellbeing and healing. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. I want to be a difference maker—if I can benefit someone else with my knowledge and put them on the path to healing, it feels great.” Acupuncture of Greer is located at 106 Memorial Dr., Greer, near the old Allen Bennett Hospital, off Wade Hampton Blvd. For more information, call 864-877-1111 (office), 864-561-4503 (cell) or visit AcupunctureOfGreer.com. Experience Kyle on a recent YouTube video at TinyURL.com/yy7nn2vz. See Community Resource Guide, page 32. Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor for Upstate Natural Awakenings, as well as a writer and editor for other franchises of the magazine.

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Wendy Coleman, founder of LA Urban Farms, works with chefs, resorts, hotels, universities and corporate clients to set up aeroponic tower gardens, such as these kale and lettuce crops.

from elementary school gardens where kids learn to grow, cook and eat nutritious food to corporate gardens inside a new office building for lender Fannie Mae’s employee café. One of its crown jewels is a 6,500-square-foot rooftop garden on the Nationals Park baseball stadium, where edible flowers end up in cocktails and organic produce feeds fine diners and VIP ticket holders. Ray grew his business organically, fueled by passion and curiosity, rather than any horticultural background. “I grew up in NYC, where I had nothing to grow on. When I moved to Florida for grad school, I had a huge backyard to play around with,” says Ray.

CROPS IN THE CITY Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground by April Thompson

he average American meal travels 1,500 miles to reach its plate, according to the nonprofit Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture. Yet, enterprising green thumbs across the country are bringing the farm back to plate’s reach, growing hyperlocal food in backyards, on rooftops, through indoor farms and more. City farming reconnects urbanites to their food sources while bettering the environment, communities, diets and health. Urban agriculture, harkening back to the Victory Gardens planted to ward off food shortages during World War I and II, is nothing new. While today’s home gardeners have staked out balconies, window boxes and vacant lots in this locavore resurgence, noteworthy pioneers are 14

forging a path to organic urban agriculture on a commercial scale—tapping into new technologies and markets, and turning challenges like dealing with space constraints into fresh opportunities.

A View From the Roofs Take Niraj Ray, whose company Cultivate the City is working to transform urban food deserts in the nation’s capital into thriving local food systems. “We want to get more people interested in growing their own food and show them how they can grow more with less square footage through vertical gardens and sustainable techniques like [soil-less] hydroponic systems,” says Ray. Cultivate the City manages numerous gardens for clients around Washington, D.C.,

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Like many other urban farms, Cultivate the City offers a seasonal farm subscription known as a community supported agriculture (CSA) program that allows city dwellers to buy directly from local producers. Ray’s rooftop greenhouse, located on top of a local hardware store that sells his edible plants at retail, offers all the fixings for a healthy, diverse diet: hydroponic towers of leafy greens, trays of microgreens for corporate clients, specialty varieties of hot peppers for the company’s hot sauce and stacking cubes of an albino strawberry variety that Ray crossbred himself. “There are so many ways to contribute to urban farming, from aquaponics to vermicomposting; it’s about finding your niche,” he says.

Growing Up With Vertical Farming By 2050, it’s estimated that 9 billion people will be living on the planet—7 billion

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City planners need innovative solutions like vertical farming to feed the growing population. We can grow at scale, with minimum space and environmental impact.

in cities. “City planners need innovative solutions like vertical farming to feed the growing population. We can grow at scale, with minimum space and environmental impact,” says Wendy Coleman, who began her California-based business LA Urban Farms in 2013. Today, Coleman’s team works with chefs, resorts, hotels, universities, greenhouses and corporate clients like Google and Ikea to set up aeroponic tower gardens across the U.S. and Europe. With aeroponics, nutrient-enriched water is pumped through a garden tower to shower the roots of plants suspended in air. “It actually uses 90 percent less water than conventional growing, which is a huge benefit in a place like California, and avoids any kind of agricultural runoff,” says Coleman. In conjunction with urban farming partners, the business churns out 30,000 seedlings a month using aeroponic technology to grow for their diverse client base and working with chefs to plan seasonal menus around their produce. Aeroponics and other innovative farm technologies are transforming spaces in cities across the U.S., reclaiming peripheral and idle spaces like alleys and warehouses to grow herbs and vegetables in abundance, using 90 percent less land by growing vertically, notes Coleman. “With our gardens, diners can see their food growing at their table; they get such a personal connection with their food. It’s an interactive way for hotels and restaurants to demonstrate their commitment to local, sustainable food,” she says.

Breaking into Hives: City Beekeepers “I had a backyard garden that wasn’t doing so well, and I thought it was the lack of pollinators, so I got bees; but then I realized I was just a bad gardener,” quips master beekeeper John Coldwell, of Fort Lauderdale. Since this humble beginning in 2012 with a few backyard hives, Coldwell and his wife Teresa have been leading a movement to repurpose public land for “microapiaries” and provide apiary education for youth and adults throughout South Florida. Through their entity The Urban Beekeepers, the Coldwells offer beekeeping classes, consult with local governments, sell equipment July 2019

and rescue “feral hives” to integrate into managed hives. They’ve worked successfully with parks, airports, golf clubs and country clubs to put honeybee habitats on site. Urban beekeeping works in synergy with city farms, as honeybees forage up to five miles for food, and in so doing pollinate a lot of crops. Seventy of the top 100 human food crops are pollinated by bees, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. “We often hear people say their garden is doing better than it has in years, thanks to the apiaries nearby,” says John Coldwell. The challenges of growing at scale are a recurrent theme among urban farmers. Ian Marvy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) outreach specialist for the greater New York City area, ran his own urban farm, grossing six figures for 14 years. However, Marvy says most farmers growing in the city aren’t operating at a profitable scale or producing enough for everyone to eat local. Even so, locally grown produce is a booming market in New York City.

Greenmarket, founded in 1976, operates more than 50 farmers’ markets, limited to vendors that grow within a 200-mile radius, some of whom take home five figures on a good day, says Marvy. Interest in growing at the community level has also mushroomed, adds Marvy, who estimates that 90 percent of the city’s more than 500 school gardens weren’t there 15 years ago when he started this work. “The USDA has a huge opportunity here and nationally to make cities more sustainable and feed more people. I’m really excited and committed to that,” he says. While urban agriculture efforts are sometimes criticized for catering to upper income residents that can afford to pay top dollar for specialty items like microgreens, many businesses and organizations are working on multiple fronts, with lucrative specialty crops helping to subsidize programs serving families lacking access to healthy affordable food. Grow Ohio Valley takes an integrated approach to food sovereignty in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the Upper Ohio Valley.

“This part of the Appalachian Rustbelt has lost much of its population, jobs and economic base over the last generation. We want to promote health and wellness through fresh food, while helping to transform the urban landscape from falling-down buildings and vacant lots into productive community assets,” says founder Danny Swan. The operation’s food hub aggregates produce from small local farmers, providing a guaranteed market for their produce and the opportunity to reach a larger market, usually only served by food grown thousands of miles away. The produce is supplemented by four urban farm sites run by the organization, including an apple orchard on the site of a demolished housing project. Grow Ohio Valley also works to reach the “last-mile customers” that lack access to high-quality affordable produce via a mobile farmers’ market that goes to housing projects, senior communities and schools six days a week. Their latest project, the Public Market, is a retail location on Wheeling’s Main Street that will serve as a year-round farmers’ market. The organization is also building alliances between local farmers and healthcare providers through a project called The Farmacy. A partnership with a local free clinic, it targets people suffering from diabetes and other diseases linked to poor diets with a doctor’s prescription for organic produce offered free through the organization’s CSA. These urban agriculture pioneers are helping to not only grow food, but community, and are nurturing renewed connections to the Earth. City growing has so many benefits: decreasing packaging, costs and food miles traveled, making it easier to eat organic seasonal food and a more diverse diet. “The connection people feel when they plant seed and get to harvest the mature plant is transformative. Growing food is something we can all do to make a difference, for our health and the environment,” says Coleman. Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Turning Dysbiosis into Symbiosis

he Human Microbiome Project revealed that we have ten times more bacteria in the G.I. tract than cells in the body. Additionally, 80-90 percent of our “happy hormones”, dopamine and serotonin, are produced in the gut rather than the brain. Therefore, our gut bacteria play a crucial role in how we think and feel. There are many causes of poor gut health—also known as ‘leaky gut’ or ‘dysbiosis’—ranging from chronic stress, artificial sweeteners and GMOs to heavy metals, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Fortunately, there are many ways to turn dysbiosis into symbiosis. Here are a few: Conscious Eating: Be present, chew thoroughly and eat with gratitude. As simple as it may seem, these habits can profoundly impact gut health. Welcome Bitter: Foods like celery, parsley, grapefruit, arugula and sauerkraut can aid in digestion by feeding gut flora and causing the liver to produce more bile and hydrochloric acid in order to better absorb nutrients. Supplement: Utilize quality supplements that suit your needs. For example, someone who’s had their gallbladder removed may require a digestive enzyme blend containing lipase and bile salts. Someone with an autoimmune condition may require a spore-based probiotic. When Hippocrates famously stated, “All disease begins in the gut”, he may have imagined the microbiome challenges the modern world would present. Understanding the importance of gut health and how to turn dysbiosis into symbiosis can be the most important thing you do for yourself. Jennifer Smith, CHHP, is the owner of Enlighten Wellness, in Greenville. See Community Resource Guide, page 34. 22

Toning the Vagus Nerve Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation

by Marlaina Donato

esearch is helping life for individuals sufThe vagus nerve doctors connect fering from numerous stems from the brain the dots between conditions. One type to the abdomen like seemingly unrelated is a device that can be a communication conditions like irritable implanted by a neurobowel syndrome, rheusuperhighway between surgeon, which sends matoid arthritis, postelectrical impulses to your gut and brain. traumatic stress disorder the vagus nerve in chil~Hannah Aylward (PTSD), chronic fatigue dren that suffer from syndrome and fibromyseizures and adults with algia, revealing a common denominator: the depression as a supplemental treatment multitasking vagus nerve, the longest in the when surgery or medications are not posautonomic nervous system. sible or effective. The superpower of this double There is also a handheld, non-invasive branched cranial nerve lies in transporting VNS option called gammaCore, a U.S. Food major neurotransmitters along what is and Drug Administration-approved device known as the brain-gut axis. “The vagus that offers hope for sufferers of cluster and nerve stems from the brain to the abdomigraine headaches. Its effectiveness for men like a communication superhighway chronic pain management, as well as in cases between your gut and brain,” says Hanof epilepsy and depression, was published in nah Aylward, an Orlando-based certified the Neuromodulation Journal in 2015. holistic health coach and gut health expert. PTSD researcher Imanuel Lerman, “Studies show that the vagus nerve reguM.D., and his colleagues with the Veterlates inflammation throughout the body.” ans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, found that VNS affects areas of the brain Promising Research responsible for processing emotional pain. Recent studies have shown that vagus nerve The findings, published in the journal stimulation (VNS) can improve quality of PLOS ONE earlier this year, also show that

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VNS delays the brain’s response to pain signals in individuals with PTSD.

Mental Health, Trauma and the Gut When it comes to the vagus nerve, anxiety is physical. Post-traumatic stress is rooted in neurobiology and experienced in the body, not just the mind, says Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado-based clinical psychologist and author of The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole. “This is why you can’t simply think or talk your way out of your trauma reactions.” According to Schwartz, “Disruptions in the gut flora, which often occur with overuse of antibiotics, can have a significant impact on mental health. An imbalance in the gut can lead to an inflammatory response in the immune system and a wide range of disruptive symptoms.” Aylward notes that 95 percent of the body’s mood-boosting chemical serotonin resides in the enteric nervous system, which governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract. “The brain-gut axis is becoming increasingly important as a therapeutic target for psychiatric and GI disorders,” she says. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and founding co-director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, explains the trauma loop. “Developmental trauma impairs the integrative circuits of the brain and nervous system—the prefrontal cortex. When this happens, the brain will be hyperalert, interpreting some non-threatening situations as threatening.

“Learning to be aware of our internal state and learning calming techniques helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system and can go a long way,” says Siegel. “High ventral vagal tone means having a state of calm.”

Vagus Power Everyone can benefit from increased vagal tone, which goes hand-in-hand with engaging the parasympathetic nervous system for optimum equilibrium at the cellular level. Acupuncture, chiropractic—with a focus on the cranial nerves—massage, meditation, singing, laughing loudly, chanting mantras, gentle yoga and exercise, positive social interactions, belly breathing and chanting all make the vagus nerve a happy camper. These activities promote relaxation and help to decrease inflammation. “As a certified yoga instructor, I can attest to a wide range of natural vagus nerve stimulation techniques, especially using the breath,” says Schwartz. “Diaphragmatic breathing creates a gentle massage across your digestive organs, releases the diaphragm and stimulates nerve fibers within the lungs. Heart rate is reduced.” Brief exposure to cold water or cold air improves vagal tone and is a good option when anxiety is high. Eating cold-water fish like wild salmon or other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as walnuts, seaweed, hemp, flax or chia seeds provides vagal nourishment. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Vagus-Nourishing Diet Tips Advice from gut health expert Hannah Aylward: 4 Eat plenty of vegetables, high-quality proteins, fiber and healthy fats. 4 A diet low in sugar and processed carbohydrates supports healthy vagus nerve function by maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. 4 Practice intermittent fasting, which stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (not recommended for people suffering from adrenal fatigue or high stress). 4 Take probiotics. Lactobacillus has been shown to increase GABA via stimulation of the vagus nerve. Bifidobacterium longum has demonstrated it can normalize anxietylike behavior in mice by acting through the vagus nerve.

Osteopathic Medicine for Autonomics by Melissa C. Overman

here is an additional, lesser-known approach for the vagus nerve and the entire autonomic nervous system—osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). Osteopathic manipulation is part of what sets osteopathic doctors (DOs) apart from medical doctors (M.D.s). It is a collection of hands-on techniques that are used by some DOs to improve balance and function in the body. It is not the same as chiropractic, massage or other body work modalities. OMM techniques are considered very well-tolerated by all individuals, even small children and the elderly, especially when performed by a practiced DO. When we are stressed, whether by physical exertion, emotional upset or challenging relationships, our autonomic nervous system activates to help us respond to the situation and survive—it is not something that we consciously control. The autonomics are made up of the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight mode) which OMM can address through work on the thoracic and lumbar areas; and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode) which OMM can reach through work performed at the base of skull and cervical spine, as well as at the sacrum. Research is continuing to support what osteopathic physicians have been learning as a foundation of clinical practice for over one hundred and forty years: The body is not a collection of independent systems. The body is a unit which, when in balance, is capable of self-maintenance and healing. It is a complex, fully communicating system, the details of which we are still learning. Melissa C. Overman, DO, MPH, is the owner of Grace Integrative Medicine, located at 101-P NE Main St., Easley (colocated with Integrative Yoga Therapy). For more information, call 864-546-5505 or visit GraceMedStudio.com. See ad, page 2. July 2019

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SUMMER EATING

The Herbal Connection

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ummer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are not only a flavorful addition to any meal, they are also chock-full of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure and improving mineral balance to increasing immune support, hydration, energy and healthy skin. Most people consider using herbs in small amounts as seasonings for recipes such as spaghetti sauce, soups or desserts. However, they are edible plants, just like kale and spinach. Although they tend to have strong flavors when dried, fresh herbs are usually quite mild and can be eaten in large amounts like any other vegetable.

Cool Benefits “Summertime herbs are important for dealing with the heat and humidity that the season brings,” says Nathaniel Whitmore, a Chinese medicine herbalist and shiatsu massage practitioner in Milford, Pennsylvania. An herb that he recommends for this time of year is American ginseng, which, unlike its Chinese namesake, is considered a “cooling” herb and helps keep the body moist. When combined with fresh chrysanthemum flowers, the result is a powerful elixir that both hydrates and energizes. “A piece of American ginseng root and a few chrysanthemums placed in a jar of water and set on a windowsill for a few days makes a great cold infusion,” says Whitmore. “You can store it in the fridge for a few days and drink it in small amounts at a time to benefit from its energizing and hydrating properties.” 24

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~Nathaniel Whitmore Soft-stemmed herbs such as parsley and dill can be used in large amounts in salads and summer sandwiches. Other heat-tolerant herbs that are easy to grow include lemon balm, rosemary, lavender, mint and basil. “Lemon balm is great for headaches and insomnia that are common during summer heat waves,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., an herbalist and doctor of natural medicine, in Ontario, Canada. “Basil can help reduce summer achiness, while lavender serves as a relaxant and an excellent bug repellant.” In addition to relieving headaches and restlessness, lemon balm is also beneficial for those that suffer from high blood pressure. A study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine reports that it is helpful in reducing blood pressure in patients with chronic stable angina. Rosemary, another herb used for sleep disorders, was found to also help improve memory and decrease anxiety in a study conducted in Iran at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. One study in 2009 by researchers in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Allahbad, in India, revealed that polyphenols found in herbs and plants harbor antioxidant properties that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Fresh Is Best While herbs can be used in their extracted and dried forms, the most significant health benefits are often found in the raw, organic plant. “Fresh is better,” says Whitmore. “This is especially true when it comes to the more aromatic plants such as basil and lavender. A lot of the more volatile constituents are lost during the drying process.” Most herbs grow best in dry garden areas that receive at least eight hours of sun each day. Although some herbs can grow in partially shaded locations, they won’t be as flavorful. Many herbs can also be grown in containers or pots. Maria Noël Groves, a clinical herbalist in Allenstown, New Hampshire, and author of Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health & Well-Being, lists lemon balm, Korean mint, anise hyssop and purple basil as among her favorite summer culinary and beverage herbs that are easy to grow in pots. These make easy pickings for wraps, salads, sandwiches and more. “Lemon balm can also be used to make infused water,” says Groves. “With lemon verbena, lemon grass or holy basil, the result is refreshing and calming.” Just take a few sprigs and place them in either plain or seltzer water. The result is a delicately flavored beverage that’s also healthy and hydrating. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer and a music composer. She resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact her at Fideleterna45@gmail.com.

Herbal Chill-Outs Lemon Balm Vinegar This infusion can be used in place of plain vinegar in summer salad dressings. According to the Journal of Medicine, lemon balm is helpful in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Combining it with apple cider vinegar adds extra health benefits to the mix, including digestion enhancement, detoxing and inflammation reduction. 2-3 cups fresh lemon balm, washed 1 qt apple cider vinegar Add coarsely chopped lemon balm leaves and stems to a 32-ounce mason jar. Add vinegar until lemon balm is completely covered. Allow to sit in a cool, dark place for two to four weeks before straining. From the book Be Your Own Herbalist by Michelle Schoffro Cook. Used with permission from New World Library.

Dandelion and Violet Greens Pesto 1 bunch dandelion leaves 1-2 handfuls violet leaves 1-3 garlic cloves 1-3 oz Parmesan cheese 1 cup toasted, salted/tamari pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Juice of ½ lemon ¼ cup olive oil Coarsely chop the herbs and the garlic. Combine with a mortar and pestle, food processor or blender and blend until minced. Add the liquids and blend to a puree. Serve with organic tortilla chips, crackers or veggie sticks. Will keep for a few days in a tightly sealed container or frozen. From the book Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies by Maria Noël Groves. Used with permission from Storey Publishing. July 2019

ing time in green spaces lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduces the stress hormone cortisol. The study also noted a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and death from heart disease.

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The main purpose is not exercise or getting from point A to point B, but rather having a mindful, sensory experience in nature. ~Hannah Fries

FOREST BATHING Mother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind

by Marlaina Donato

n 1982, the Japanese government coined the term Shinrin-yoku (“taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing”) to inspire people to visit and appreciate national parks. Today, that walk in the woods has become a medically recommended activity worldwide for improving immunity, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, managing chronic pain and promoting better sleep. The research supporting the physical and mental benefits of forest bath-

ing is so compelling that it’s advocated by the National Institute of Public Health of Japan and prescribed to patients there. Researchers from the University of East Anglia, in England, examined years of studies and found significant evidence that experiencing nature has a positive impact on health. Published in the journal Environmental Research in 2018, the metaanalysis involving 290 million participants from 20 countries concluded that spend-

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Another recent review of studies, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, concluded that Shinrin-yoku can ease the symptoms of adult depression. “Forest bathing plugs us into something we all seek—a source of peace and well-being. The thing that first hooked me into being a forest bathing guide was reading the robust body of research that proves the benefits of forest bathing,” says Judy Beaudette, board secretary of Friends of North Creek Forest, in Bothell, Washington. Melanie Choukas-Bradley, a certified forest therapy guide and author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, attests to the therapeutic value of forest bathing. “Even occasional nature immersion can have beneficial health effects that can last for days. Many doctors are now prescribing nature to patients. There’s an organization devoted to this called Park Rx America.” She recommends just 20 minutes during a lunch break to sit on a bench or on the ground beneath trees. There are many theories of why spending time in the woods or any other natural place makes us feel good; for ex-

ample, findings published in the journal Toxicological Research in 2017 attribute the immune-boosting, mood-lifting benefits of forest bathing to natural terpenes released into the air by trees, especially conifers. Terpenes contain anti-inflammatory properties that strengthen the body’s natural defenses.

Sensory Immersion, Not Exercise Shinrin-yoku is intended to engage the trinity of body-mind-spirit. “The main purpose is not exercise or getting from point A to point B, but rather having a mindful, sensory experience in nature. It isn’t some prescribed task you need to do, like pushups,” explains Hannah Fries, a poet and author of Forest Bathing Retreat: Find Wholeness in the Company of Trees. She communes with the wild for both health and inspiration. “Even if it’s only 20 minutes a week, go outside without a phone or other electronic device. Walk slowly. Look more closely. Listen. Smell. Touch. Interact with the living, breathing world around you. It’s that simple.” Choukas-Bradley says that observance is key. Recalling her first forest bathing experience, she says, “We paid attention to our breath and tuned in to the sights, sounds and sensations all around us. I noticed a perfect spider’s web, just barely trembling in the slightest breeze, its creator clinging to the center.”

She recommends finding a “wild home”—a neighborhood park, garden or backyard tree. “Make it a practice to find a ‘sit spot’ where you can quietly observe beauty and are apt to feel a sense of awe. Psychology researchers have shown that experiencing awe has many positive effects on emotional health.” It doesn’t matter if we commune with nature in a rural or urban setting, only that we remain dialed in to our surroundings. “Forest bathing is a tool for slowing down our buzzing minds and practicing a secret superpower—the skill of consciously choosing what we put our attention on,” says Beaudette.

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bundance means plenty—a flowing of love, vitality, wealth, joy, prosperity, success and more. GRACE is an acronym representing five practices that can magnify abundance in all areas of life, including finances.

Commit to gifting ourselves with an abundant mindset because our mindset is critical to our success. One way to quickly shift our mindset to the positive is to concentrate on our desire and ask ourselves, “What do I have to believe for this to be true?” Our mind will creatively generate many possibilities that can get us excited, which then shifts how we think and feel to what is positive. As we do this, we will also create greater confidence in the knowledge that the universe is always working in our favor.

E = Expression Express our passion by first doing what we love. Then find a way to use our passion, purpose and life to serve others.When we do this, our world, our financial abundance and our joy will expand exponentially. Meriflor Toneatto is the author of Money, Manifestation & Miracles: A Guide to Transforming Women’s Relationships with Money. Connect at Meriflor.co.

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calendar of events FRIDAY, JULY 5 Free 2 B – 2-3pm. What does it mean to be yourself and why does it matter? A Café Conversation with Center for Spiritual Living Greenville. Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997. At Tru Broth, 36 S. Main St., Travelers Rest.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Access Bars Consciousness Training – 10am-6pm. Empower yourself and create your phenomenal life. Access Bars is like hitting the delete button, releasing thoughts, feelings, emotions that keep you stuck. Upon completion, you’ll be an Access Bars practitioner and can run people’s bars! $350. 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 Canine Massage: Healing Your Best Friend – 7-8:30pm. Also, Sun, 7/21. Come learn techniques for massaging your dog. Benefits include: relaxation, increased oxygenation of the blood, pain relief, improved flexibility, improved immune system, reduced age-related issues, reduced arthritis and hip dysplasia discomfort, muscle tension, soreness and weakness. $15. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective.com

TUESDAY, JULY 9 CBD Oil – 6:30-7:30pm. Also, Tue., 7/16. Come find out if it will work for you. CBD oil has been studied for its potential role in treating many common health issues, including anxiety, depression, acne and heart disease. For those with cancer, it may even provide a natural alternative for pain and symptom relief. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective.com

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Employment Rights and the Cancer Patient – 3pm. This is an ongoing program but this date is the beginning of the program. The focus will be on employment laws in the state of SC in regards to patients undergoing ongoing treatment. Free. Event held at Life Choice, 100 Healthy Way, #1100, Anderson. To register: 222-3500.

ers, smart meters and wireless gadgets are causing damage. Free. Voluntary donation box will be available for help covering cost. Set Apart Health, 785 East Butler Rd., Mauldin. Valerie: 978-421-5572; MotherHubbard4676@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 Sustainability – 2-3pm. Trading the fight-or-flight response for empowered living. A Café Conversation with Center for Spiritual Living Greenville. Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia at 561-676-7997. At Panera Bread Café, 3609 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 CBD Oil – 6:30-7:30pm. See 7/9 event for details. The Whole Health Collective.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 All 1 – 2-3pm. Beneath the surface and beyond our borders, we’re all the same. A Café Conversation with Center for Spiritual Living Greenville. Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia at 561-676-7997. At Tru Broth, 36 S. Main St., Travelers Rest.

You’ve Got a Friend – 2-3pm. The power of friendship to change the world. A Café Conversation with Center for Spiritual Living Greenville. Learn more and register at CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia at 561-676-7997. At the new Panera Bread Café, 3609 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Paint Your Stress Away – 1:30-3pm. See 6pm event on 7/11 for details. The Whole Health Collective. National Day of Action-Protest 5G – 12-2pm. (See 7/11 for film event). We are joining with thousands across the nation and dozens of cities to both educate the public and push back and protest the rollout of 5G technology. This technology has never been tested for safety. Say NO to millimeter wave radiation exposure!! Everyone is encouraged to bring a sign and help us conduct a peaceful protest in front of Sprint store in Greenville. Free. 1616 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. Valerie: 978-421-5572. MotherHubbard4676@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, JULY 21 Canine Massage: Healing Your Best Friend – 7-8:30pm. See Sun., 7/7 event for details. The Whole Health Collective.

TUESDAY, JULY 23 Small Blood Vessels: Big Health Problems – 6:307:30pm. Come join us to learn more about how small blood vessels throughout the body can contribute to systemic health issues and what you can do improve your situation. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective.com Solar: How it Can Benefit You – 6:30-7:30pm. Come join us to learn more about how you can install solar panels in your home to save money, especially with the recent increase in pricing from Duke Energy. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

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Paint Your Stress Away – 6-7:30pm. Also, Sat. 7/27, 1:30-3pm. Canvas & supplies included. The area of the brain responsible for processing emotions is also the area that processes imagery as well as sensory input. This class uses art to activate sensory responses and generate imagery that is directly connected to emotions. You get to keep your creation after the class is complete. $15. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective.com Generation Zapped Documentary Showing – 7pm. Exposure to wireless radiation has astronomically increased and the international and independent scientific community is trying to get the truth out about the health effects. Wi-Fi, cell tow-

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Farm Beginnings Year-Long Farmer Training – 9am. Looking to launch or expand your farming business? The Organic Growers School’s Farm Beginnings® Year-Long Farmer Training application is open now for fall start. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network. $3,000. Scholarships available. 339 Avery Creek Rd., Arden. NC. OrganicGrowersSchool.org/farmers/farm-be. Nicole DelCogliano: Nicole@OrganicGrowersSchool.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Kauai Healing Retreat & Maui Adventure Retreat – Kauai Healing: Oct. 15-19. Experience vibrational healing with local healers, get lost in a Hula dance and walk on beach barefoot. Maui Adventure: Oct 20-24. Visit Ancient Hawaii, Road to Hana, waterfalls or the Seven Sacred Pools. Can combine. See News Brief June issue. For more info, call Makiko Fliss at 609-495-4229 or visit RaykiSchool.com/retreat-home/hawaii-2019/.

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monday Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Monday through Saturday; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com. Posture Assessments – 3pm. Improve your posture with mindful exercise. Get a reality check on your posture. See your alignment in photos and receive a written report of observations and posture priorities. Reserve your appointment at ChooseJoyfulHealth. com/postureschool. $30. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Road, Greer. Joan Craig: 5615925. Joan@ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. 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. AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. Meditation Monday – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner to expert level, we come together to create a space bigger than the sum of its parts. Donations welcome. June Ellen Bradley. Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.

tuesday Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com.

Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. Begins 8/8/19. Improving mindfulness of staying in the moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This program is designed for people who have completed cancer treatment but can benefit anyone with past or present medical issues. Free. Cancer Association of Anderson, Event held at Life Choice, 100 Healthy Way, #1100, Anderson. To register: 222 -3500.

wednesday Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 2:30pm. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Looking for a deeper understanding of who you are and your life’s purpose? We are an open spiritual community for people of all faiths to meet and discuss various spiritual topics and share our insights. Free. Barnes and Nobles coffee shop, Haywood Rd., Greenville. Contact: Beth (leave message): 3463058. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-ExperiencesGroup or Eck-SC.org. Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com.

thursday Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. Begins 8/8/19. See details on Tue. 1pm listing. Cancer Association of Anderson. 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. Chakradance with Our Inward Journey – 6-7:30pm. Chakradance is a beautiful moving meditation that takes the participant on an Inward Journey through their chakra system, helping to clear blockages and make way for deep healing. Join the dance! $20/preregistered; $25/door. Our Inward Journey, Held at Open Art Studio, 14 S. Main St., downtown Greenville. Our Inward Journey: 3864893. Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com.

classifieds and jobs WA N T E D : S P E E C H L A N G U A G E PATHOLOGIST. Part-time (3:30-6pm) available. Experience working w/children & adults. Email resume/references to BEACONteam@BEACONslps.com. WANTED: OFFICE STAFF. PT/20-30 hrs. wkly, 9am-6pm. Min. 2 yrs. experience in medical & insurance billing req’d. Excellent communication & computer skills. Must be friendly, team player. Email resume & references to BEACONteam@BEACONslps.com. ROOM 4 RENT by hr./day/mo. Also, ORGANIC SPRAY TAN position available. Quiet massage salon, Mauldin. 864-987-9708. FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport.com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049. WELLNESS CENTER IN GREER is looking for like-minded individuals interested in renting space for therapy, services, classes, or other forms of collaboration. We are presently looking for a few people to do community promotional work for wellness services. Therapists welcome! Contact Doug 864-884-5115. ESTABLISHED MASSAGE SCHOOL for sale. Will consider all options. Good location. Call 864-987-9708. SEEKING A PART-TIME MD OR DO to join a holistic health group. Help patients blend traditional and alternative medicine safely. TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail. com. 864-387-0435. S E E K I N G N AT U R A L H E A LT H PRACTITIONERS to join holistic health group. Rent starting at $50/wk. Cutting edge concept. Cross referral format. Classroom. TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail.com. 864-387-0435. H E A LT H C O N S C I O U S P E R S O N who loves to learn and apply nutritional knowledge,needed for taking calls, customer service, boxing and shipping orders and maintaining Amazon product listing. Advertising skills welcome and will be compensated $13/hr to start, $15/hr after 2 weeks of learning. Call 864-895-6250. NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS to join holistic health team. $35+ an hour. Free CEUs. Huge growth potential. Flexible schedule. LightHandMuscleTherapy.com 864-387-0435. DOWNTOWN CLEMSON’S BUTTERFLY ECO BEAUTY BAR opening soon. Now hiring not your average beauty professionals. Instagram@ButterflyEcoBeautyBar; email MyNaturalButterfly@yahoo.com ROOM FOR RENT for licensed massage or other alternative therapist in chiropractic office. 864-585-8701.

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community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111• Greer

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

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

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

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

We get to the root cause of your health issues using bio-energetic testing methods and incorporating German-manufactured homeopathic remedies and supplements, oxygen therapy and chiropractic care. 30+ years experience using integrative natural alternatives to modern medicine. See ad, page 24.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY 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 8.

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC 220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

A balanced approach to stressfree living. Advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, anxiety disorders, craniosacral therapy, pain relief. See ad, page 27.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad page 18 and 36.

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

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

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

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

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

We offer Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)/Applied Kinesiology (AK) combined with Blood Report Analysis to determine which Whole Food Supplements best suits your individual profile. See ad, page 24

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

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing low force instrument adjusting. We also offer nutrition testing using muscle reflexes to measure your neurological reflexes and organ functions. See ad, page 16.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY LIFE PHARMACY & WELLNESS Joe Blizzard, RPh, Ph.D. 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer LifePharmacy.biz, Info@LifePharmacy.biz

We are a compounding pharmacy specializing in women’s health, CBD oil/cream treatments, nutritionals, organic skin care, and adrenal fatigue. Clinical solutions for health challenges. See ad, page 19.

COUNSELING MONIQUE GUFFEY, LPC, NCC, MS-CHT 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100 843-368-6331 • Greenville CounselingForPositiveChange.com MoGuffeyLPC@gmail.com

Stuck? Tried everything? Let’s talk. Your story (yes, that one!). The good, the bad and the ugly. Get it out so you can start living again. Skype sessions available. See ad, page 5.

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

Natural, vegan, gluten- and GMO-free skincare products. We offer facials, microdermabrasion, body waxing, eyelash enhancements, manicures/ pedicures, ionic body detoxification, massage therapy and reflexology. See ad, page 17.

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, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 3.

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, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 3.

ENERGY HEALING NAMASTE HEALING ARTS Ariana Zariah 11 Holmes Dr. Greenville * 864-915-2313 NamasteHealingArts.com

When you’re in alignment life flows smoothly. Live a life of fulfillment and purpose, free of negative emotions and energy. Chakra balancing, ancestral past life and childhood clearing. See ad, page 11.

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

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room. Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

FLOAT SPA PURE BALANCE FLOAT SPA Priscilla Matson 215 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. D 864-401-6075 • Greer PureBalanceFloatSpa.com

Floating has been shown to relieve stress, provide pain relief, increase immune function and is helpful in treating fibromyalgia, PTSD, inflammation, migraines and more. See ad, page 26.

ROSEMARY OLIVER

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864-735-0047 • Greenville RosHealthAndWellness.com

Looking for safer, healthier products for you and your family? Want to live a longer, healthier more vibrant life? See ad in Calendar of Events.

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

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

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.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADVANCED CBD CLINIC & DISPENSARY LLC. Conner Pirkle 1662 E. Greenville Street, Suite A 864-844-9898 • Anderson AdvancedCBDsc.com Admin@AdvancedCBDsc.com

Wondering about CBD oil and its many benefits? Advanced CBD is a familyowned and -operated CBD clinic here to help answers all your questions. See ad, page 21.

BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET Harriett Belue, owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com Market@BelueFarms.com

Local and organic foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 19.

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

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

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville Imagine a farmer’s market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

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HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN GRACE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Melissa C. Overman, DO, MPH, CHES, FAOCOPM 101-P NE Main Street 864-546-5505 • Easley GraceMedStudio.com

Truly personalized care by a board-certified physician focusing on preventive and natural treatments for frustrating and chronic conditions. Your health goals are our goals. See ad, page 2.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS INSIDE/OUT FITNESS & WELLNESS Shay Hewitt, RPH, PD 996 Batesville Rd., Greer 224 Feaster Rd., Greenville 864-608-9984 InsideOut.fitness

Our Wellness Center restores health from the inside out. Therapies include AmpCoil-PEMF therapy, ZytoScan, biofeedback analysis & therapy, nutritional supplements, infrared sauna, personal training, fitness classes. See ad, page 11.

ENLIGHTEN WELLNESS Jennifer Smith, CHHP 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 4D EnlightenUpstate.com • Greenville

Individual consultations, comprehensive wellness programs and monthly workshops. Specializing in autoimmune and other chronic conditions by giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself naturally.

SYNERGISTIC NUTRITION Stephen Heuer, B.S. Nutripath 160 Dewey Rd. 864-895-6250 • Greer SynergisticUniverse.com Stephen@SynergisticUniverse.com

With diet and professional supplementation, I’ve helped people to restore health in all manner of conditions. Now offering Plasma light therapy sessions. Your first session can restore your energy and mood, alleviate pain and improve detoxification.

THE WHOLE HEALTH COLLECTIVE 12 Practitioners 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100 864-387-0435 • Greenville TheWholeHealthCollective.com TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail.com

WHC is a cohesive group of natural health practitioners who hold a shared vision of providing skilled, effective and affordable natural health treatments to our community. See ad, page 8.

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

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 17 and 34.

MEDITATION OUR INWARD JOURNEY Peggy Zielinski, MSW 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct. 864-386-4893 • Simpsonville OurInwardJourney.com Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com

Coaching and instruction on mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques for individuals, schools, churches, and businesses. Improving lives through providing tools for meditation and mindfulness. See ad, page 20.

NATURAL CONNECTIONS JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY Whole Health Nation 828.899.2787 • Greenville WholeHealthNation.com

Join us for meditation (see Monday calendar listing), community events, plant medicine, art and movement. Visit website to choose one-on-one or pre-selected group activities; fall schedule offerings posted 9/19. Arrange for your experience in advance. Save the date: Next community conference, January 4, 2020.

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

Weddings and engagement portrait sessions. Visit my website and schedule a consultation.

THYROID HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 8.

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VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest HolisticVetSC.com

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

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VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET Harriett Belue, owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com Market@BelueFarms.com

Local and organic foods including fresh produce, grassfed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 19.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

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

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 8.

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