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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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PAWS NEED HOMES, DONATIONS

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20 WILDLIFE

GEEKS IS A WILD RIDE

by Roberta Bolduc

22 PAIN, PAIN, GO AWAY

by Barbara Bolduc

24 BREAK FREE OF

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CHRONIC PAIN

Natural Ways to Feel Much Better

by Kathleen Barnes

28 PROVEN RELIEF FOR SHINGLES

Six Drug-Free Ways to Preempt the Pain

by Margie King

30 FAMILY

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SCREEN TIME

How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

by April Thompson

32 EXPO THANK YOU List of Raffle Winners

32 ON FATHERHOOD The Lifelong Lessons of Being a Dad

by Ben Greenman

34 GREEN CAR

BUYING TIPS

Fuel Economy Plus Sales Incentives Equal Big Savings

by Jim Motavalli

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22 business

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28 healingways 30 healthykids 32 inspiration 33 healthlyeating

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34 greenliving 36 calendar 37 classifieds 38 resourceguide

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I contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Barbara Bolduc Contributing Editors Roberta Bolduc Barbara Bolduc Lauren Hanson Diane Irving Advertising Roberta Bolduc Design & Production / Ad Design Susan Jones Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition: Phone: 864-248-4910 or visit UpstateNA.com and choose appropriate form under Contact Us.

wanted to share with you a special experience that I had with my granddaughter, Sarah, last month. Some of you who attended our Healthy Living Expo on April 29 at McAlister Square may have noticed Sarah. She was the tall, young, blond girl who walked around with a sign that read “Next Speaker In 10 Minutes”. She’s also the beautiful tall girl shown in the picture here with her “slightly” shorter grandmother.

I was lucky to receive not just Sarah’s help at the Expo. I also got a helping hand from my two daughters, Barbara and Nicole, my husband, Wayne, and Barbara’s significant other, Marc. All in all, it was a family affair and I am truly in their debt.

But let me get back to Sarah, who turned 17 just a few days before the Expo. As her birthday approached, I was wracking my brain for a birthday present that would be unique and special. Searching the internet, I read and dismissed several suggestions: take her to a play: done that. Book a mani/pedi at a salon: done that, too. Make a reservation for High Tea at a luxury hotel. That caught my attention. I read on.

Many of the reviews were from mothers and daughters celebrating birthdays or holidays. It was an occasion to dress up and feel pampered, and to create a memory that could stand the test of time. I was sold!

Ah, but where do you find High Tea being served? I discovered that if you live in or near Charlotte, as Sarah does, it’s at the Ballyntine Resort Hotel every Wednesday through Saturday. So, off we went on a Saturday afternoon, dressed to the nines, and ready for our first High Tea. It was delicious and elegant, with finger sandwiches, cream puffs, lemon tarts, pastries, and of course, a large selection of special, exotic sounding teas, served in china cups on a snowy white tablecloth with silver spoons and fresh flowers. For those of you who watched the ETV series, it was a scene from Downton Abbey. I think Sarah enjoyed it almost as much as I did. It was a great experience and a lovely memory.

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newsbriefs Healthy Beauty Products Now Available Locally

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Moksha Wellness Center is located on 201 West Stone Ave. and Blend Hair Salon is located at 2017 Wade Hampton Blvd., both in Greenville. For more details on the event, “like” Silver Wing Essentials on Facebook. Go to SilverWingEssentials.com for more information, see CRG, page 40.

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he natural and mostly organic beauty products created locally by Silver Wing Essentials are now available for purchase at two local businesses, Moksha Wellness Center and Blend Hair Salon, both located in Greenville. Until now, these products were only available online, and purchasers would incur shipping costs. To celebrate, Silver Wing Essentials will be holding a Summer Solstice Celebration, tentatively scheduled for June 24th at 6 p.m. at a location to be determined. The event will be free and will provide a great opportunity to see, feel and experience natural cosmetics.

The search for high-quality, safe cosmetics can be difficult and exhausting.

Even products labeled “natural” can contain ingredients with known skin irritants, hormone disruptors or carcinogens. All of Silver Wing Essentials products are safe, eco-friendly, cruelty free, honestly labeled, and contain between 75- 90% organic ingredients; no fragrance, sunscreen or toxic ingredients. Many creators of retail beauty products seem intent on hiding their ingredients, but Silver Wing is proud of what’s inside their products and the ingredients are listed clearly on the labels. In addition, one of the co-founders of Silver Wing is a student of herbalism and her knowledge has been incorporated into the formulas. “We use the power of plants to improve your skin, instead of making it worse,” says Silver Wing.

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newsbriefs Moksha Center for Wellness Offers Group Life Coaching

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roup life coaching is an easy way to become familiar with the process of life coaching. The group setting allows one to be coached directly or to simply observe others being coached. The latter can trigger the one listening to have insights into their own life and creates the potential for many learning opportunities in each session.

Life coaching is not about the coach giving opinions or advice about the client’s life and circumstances.

Rather it is about the coach listening and reflecting back the truth of what is being discussed so that the client may see it from a clearer perspective and recognize other paths that may be available to them. The understanding behind life coaching is that the client is the only person who has all the answers they need in order to have the life of their dreams, but that people can get stuck. This can be caused by prior decisions, labels about themselves that they have accepted, or doing what they think they should do rather than what excites them. Participants in group life coaching often leave feeling empowered and ready to take on whatever life brings.

Two group life coaching sessions are offered monthly. A session just for mothers, entitled The Village, is held on the second Thursday. The Evening of Coaching, a regular group session, is open to anyone and meets on the fourth Thursday. Both are held from 6 to 9 p.m.; cost is $30, due the Monday prior to the session.

Moksha Center for Wellness is located at 201 West Stone Avenue, Greenville. To register or have your questions answered, call (774) 234-7268 (774-2DISCOVER). See ad, page 12.

LivingWell Integrative Healthcare Welcomes Registered Nurse

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ivingWell Integrative Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Pittard, RN, to their staff. Pittard graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2011. LivingWell is excited about the value that she will bring to the practice. Pittard has a strong interest in integrative medicine and the maintenance of good health, and will improve patient care.

“At LivingWell Integrative Healthcare it is our mission to help you to live in a state of optimal health. We feel 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. We specialize in the restoration of youthful levels of natural hormones and helping you integrate lifestyle improvements that will bring about a noticeable change in the way you look and feel.”

LivingWell Integrative Healthcare is located at 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G, Easley. For more information, call 864-850-9988 or visit LivingWellHealthcare.com.See ad, page 6.

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AHCA Vote Results in Die-In Protest

at Sen. Graham’s Pendleton Office

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bout 60 protestors organized “diein” protests on Wednesday, May 10, in front of Senator Lindsay Graham’s office and on the town square in Pendleton to protest the House of Representatives’ passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

MoveOn, Indivisible, the Women’s March and the Town Hall Project joined forces to launch the Payback Project to support local groups who are holding their representatives accountable for their vote on the AHCA. Men, women and children arrived at 2 p.m., and again at 4 p.m., carrying signs in the shape of tombstones to illustrate the deadly effects of a bill that cuts $800 billion from Medicaid and makes insurance unaffordable to many people with pre-existing conditions.

Sen. Graham, who was against the original version of the AHCA, tweeted Wednesday that the bill “should be viewed with caution” and said, in a statement after the bill’s passage, “My primary duty and job is to ensure that this bill—if it were to become law—would be beneficial to the people of South Carolina. Only after a careful review of the legislation, as well as discussions with the interested stakeholders across South Carolina, will I know the answer to that question. I do know that the revised bill is an improvement over the first attempt.”

The bill, now in the Senate, may face a rocky road ahead. Some GOP senators, including Ted Cruz of Texas, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, all expressed misgivings about the bill during its consideration in the House. If the Senate passes a different bill, House and Senate members will need to form a conference committee to iron out the differences. This could herald a lengthy process with an agreed-upon bill possibly not surfacing until sometime in the fall.

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esearch from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, in Khartoum, Sudan, tested the efficacy of ginger, cinnamon and a combination of both in reducing root canal infections.

The study tested infections associated with 50 teeth involved in root canals. They were divided into five groups. One was treated with a paste of extract of ginger, another of cinnamon, and another with both of them.

The final two groups were divided into a positive control group treated with calcium hydroxide with iodoform paste, and a negative control group was left untreated.

The researchers recorded the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria—individual bacteria units capable of growing into a colony—before and after the treatments. The extract of ginger group showed the most effectiveness, with a reduction from 83 CFUs to 26.5, suggesting that ginger may help treat or prevent root canal infections. The cinnamon group saw their status reduced slightly, to 77.8 CFUs, and the combination caused a decrease to 49.7.

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Ginger Relieves Infected Root Canals

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Inactive Lifestyle Accelerates Aging

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etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles.

Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

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he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered lowinflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires.

Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores.

Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.

CALIFORNIA WINS CANCER LABEL CASE AGAINST MONSANTO’S ROUNDUP

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Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kristi Kapetan has ruled that the state of California will require Monsanto to place a cancer warning label on the company’s Roundup weed killer.

The ruling is the first of its kind in the U.S. and comes after a branch of the World Health Organization labeled the product’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.”

Glyphosate, an odorless and tasteless toxin, has been manufactured by Monsanto for more than 40 years and sold in more than 160 countries. Monsanto will have one year to affix the warning label to all relevant products.

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

Pesticide Peril

Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found in its first rigorous nationwide analysis of the effects of pesticides on endangered species, that 97 percent of the 1,800-plus animals and plants protected under the Endangered Species Act are likely to be harmed by malathion and chlorpyrifos, two commonly used pesticides; another 78 percent are likely to be hurt by another, diazinon. But now the new EPA administration under President Trump has declined to ban chloripyrifos; the decision may be challenged in court.

All three pesticides are organophosphates widely used on crops such as corn, watermelon and wheat. Last year, the World Health Organization announced that malathion and diazinon are probable carcinogens. Based on the EPA’s conclusions, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service will issue biological opinions to identify mitigation measures and changes to pesticide use to ensure that targeted products will no longer potentially harm any endangered species. As part of a legal settlement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the biological opinions are due by December.

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Vegetarian Protein Options on the Rise Last year, the United Nations International Year of Pulses recognized dry peas, lentils and chickpeas because they are affordable, nutritious and have a low eco-footprint. New, innovative, plant-based proteins will extend the options.

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition reported that vegetarians can save at least $750 annually over meat eaters by reducing or replacing consumption of animal products and switching to sources that adhere to higher animal welfare standards.

The Impossible Burger simulates the sizzle, the smell and the juicy first bite of the real thing to rave reviews. The similar Beyond Burger is a hit at Whole Foods Markets.

Tyson Foods is investing in the protein alternative company, Beyond Meat, and launching a $150 million venture capital fund to support plant-based foods.

Some large German meat producers are also seeking to diversify with plant-based versions of traditional meaty favorites.

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Hyundai demonstrated its Ioniq autonomous, or driverless, hybrid car concept at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating that such vehicles— equipped with sophisticated sensors, GPS and computers—could be for sale within five to seven years.

Safety is paramount. Estimates for the U.S., based on a 2013 Eco Center for Transportation study, projected that if 90 percent of vehicles were autonomous, the number of driving-related deaths would plummet from an annual 32,400 to approximately 11,300.

“Drivers are excited that driverless cars will offer 90 percent fewer U.S. traffic accidents, 40 percent lower insurance costs, the end of drunk driving accidents and newfound freedom for seniors and people with disabilities,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Its 2016 report Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments found that nearly 75 percent of consumers surveyed like the proffered benefits.

In Driverless, authors Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman highlight significant ecological benefits, including McKinsey research findings that driverless cars will yield up to 20 percent fuel savings, and a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Their smoother driving also extends a vehicle’s life.

Ford intends to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. Companies such as Uber and Lyft already are testing driverless vehicles in pilot cities.

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Pets at PAWS Need Homes, Donations

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nderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,400 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their interim director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for each of the 130 dogs and 20 cats that are presently available for adoption.

There is no adoption fee for cats and the fee for dogs is $35. This includes heartworm testing for dogs, and FeLV, FIV for cats. The pets also receive their required vaccines and are microchiped, dewormed, spayed or neutered and receive flea treatment. PAWS is a county-funded organization.

Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star boarders. We will repeat this feature in each of our quarterly pet issues which run in March, June, September and December. You can also go on to the PAWS website to view other pets who are waiting for that special person to love.

Gypsy is a 2-year-old, spayed, female cat. She is very affectionate, gets along well with other cats, and loves to sunbathe through the front glass. Gypsy has been at PAWS 42 days and is hoping her forever family is out there!

Patches is a 2-year-old, spayed, female cat. She loves attention, toys, and cat treats. Patches has been at PAWS 24 days and is looking for her purr-fect family!

If adoption is not an option for you, PAWS is always in need of volunteers and supplies, including canned cat food to prepare for spring kittens, and blankets, towels, canned dog food and peanut butter.

Hours: M, T, Th, Fr, Sat, noon-6 p.m.; closed Wed and Sun. PAWS Shelter, 1320 Hwy. 29 S., Anderson (half a mile from Bypass 28). Visit PetAnGo.com/AndersonCountyPAWS to view animals available for adoption.

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Wildlife Geeks is a Wild Ride

by Roberta Bolduc

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wner and founder of Wildlife Geeks, Chuck Alberding, has always been an animal lover. Although he didn’t grow up on a farm, his parents’ five-acre Florida home was host to horses, goats, pigs, peacocks, and a variety of other animals.

Alberding says his whole family was “into” animals and tells the story of presenting his mother with a baby skunk on her 50th birthday. “She named her Camie and would take her to church in a sort of cage/pouch. My mom had Camie for 12 years,” he remembers.

Today, Alberding partners with the Greenville County School System and introduces his entourage of mammals, snakes, reptiles and amphibians to children in grades Pre-K through 8th grade.

His presentations focus on the unique characteristics and habitat of the animals as well as the importance of conservation of all species.

Wildlife Geeks’ rock star is Amelia, an adult prairie dog Alberding rescued while volunteering at a wildlife preserve in Florida. Attracted by food in a cage containing lemurs, Amelia was being attacked when Alberding happened upon the scene, distracted the lemur and saved Amelia from sure death. Badly injured, it was touch and go for a while. “I didn’t give her a name because it looked like she wouldn’t make it,” he recalls. Later, as a testimony to her determination to survive, he named her after Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator. Today, a long scar rambles down Amelia’s back, a reminder of her intrepid spirit.

Back in 2008, Wildlife Geeks was not even a glimmer on the horizon. Alberding was working as an audio visual director at a hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina. His destiny to work with animals and teach others about their unique value in society began to unfold in 2009 when he was laid off from his job. Doing freelance work, he began volunteering at the Museum of Natural History in Raleigh, working with arthropods (invertebrate animals having a external skeleton).

Having found his calling and with a letter of recommendation, he went on to work with the Museum of Life and Science in Raleigh. From there he interned at a tiger rescue group in Mebane.

When his father’s triple bypass surgery called him home to Florida, Alberding worked as a docent at a central Florida zoo. This was his first taste of being involved in an

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educational program to introduce animals to elementaryschool-aged children.

A job with an audio visual company brought Alberding to Greenville. In late 2015, Alberding filmed a video about his program that was presented as part of the first school presentation at Carolina International Preparatory School.

Wildlife Geeks’ first live animal booking with the Greenville Country School system was at Green Charter School.

Also known as the Prairie Dog Whisperer, Alberding’s educational program now features three adult prairie dogs— including Amelia, plus a 6-week-old baby named Chickapea—along with a threehorned chameleon, a ball python and other assorted critters. The prairie dogs are not native to South Carolina and are procured through a licensed breeder.

Individuals using any mammals in a program require an exhibitor’s license and must be licensed and inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Alberding also carries liability insurance. Of uppermost concern, he says, is the safety of the children in his audience and the animals. During his presentations he alone handles the animals.

He interacts with his young audience by asking them questions and encouraging discussions about conservation and humane treatment of animals. The presentations include books and videos to educate and build excitement before the actual animal is introduced. At the end of the presentation the children are allowed to approach and individually touch the animals. A sharp eye is kept out for any signs of nervousness in the animals during the presentation. If detected, the animal is returned to its cage.

Wildlife Geeks is branching out to other counties in the Upstate. Programs are scheduled this summer at seven Anderson county libraries. Another venue for Alberding and his critters is children’s birthday parties. Wildlife Geeks has provided entertainment and education at over 100 birthday parties and presentations to date. The parties lasts about an hour and the guest of honor is allowed to be Alberding’s special assistant and receives a birthday gift. A prize is awarded to the child with the highest number of correct answers to Alberding’s questions on the animals, their habitat and wildlife conservation.

Wildlife Geeks sounds like a fun way to learn about conservation, wildlife, and the important role all life forms play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

For more information on Wildlife Geeks and their birthday parties, call 843-592-8079 or go to WildlifeGeeks.com.

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

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Life Chiropractic Clinic

Pain, Pain, Go Away

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hen Yvette Edwards, Doctor of Chiropractic, was living in Jamaica as a child, the value of chiropractic care was literally “brought home” to her.

Her mother was suffering from muscle spasms so severe that they made it extremely difficult for her to walk. Nothing seemed to help. The local chiropractor her mother visited explained that her treatment could go no further due to his limited equipment, and recommended that the family move to the states where better equipment was available.

They were given the name of a chiropractor in Florida, and the lives of Dr. Edwards and her family changed forever. Eventually, after chiropractic treatments and aided by nutrition counseling, her mother’s condition improved so drastically that she was able to walk again.

When asked how that experience affected her, Edwards replied, “I went with her on one of her visits, and saw the process. I saw her body responding immediately to the treatments. Chiropractic care restored her health.” Edwards interest was peaked, and she spoke with the chiropractor.

He recommended a chiropractic school for her in Georgia, which she attended. She then finished her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in South Carolina and is now the owner of Life Chiropractic Clinic, in Greenville.

Edwards explains the process of chiropractic as “removing pressure on the nerves which removes interference, helping the body to heal naturally.” Chiropractic care, once not taken seriously, has been rising in acceptance as a serious treatment as study after study has found it to change patient outcomes. The conclusion of a study in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, undertaken in order to determine the results of chiropractic care—both in time and expense—versus other treatments for back pain, concluded: “The type of healthcare provider first visited for back pain is a determinant of the duration of financial compensation during the first 5 months. Chiropractic patients experience the shortest duration of compensation, and physiotherapy patients experience the longest.”

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conditions, sciatica and arthritis. She even treats fibromyalgia.

For those unfamiliar with the specifics of this condition, WebMD explains: “Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects about 5 million Americans. Doctors diagnose fibromyalgia based on a patient’s symptoms and physical exam. Patients experience pain and stiffness in the muscles, but there are no measurable findings on X-rays or most lab tests… One of the unique aspects of fibromyalgia is the presence of tender points in specific locations on the body. When these points are pressed, people with fibromyalgia feel pain, while people without the condition only feel pressure… The pain of fibromyalgia can be intense. Because traditionally no lab tests or X-rays could confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, some patients were once led to believe this pain was “all in their heads.” But the medical community now accepts that the pain of fibromyalgia is real. Research suggests it’s caused by a glitch in the way the body perceives pain.”

Although science is only beginning to study the relationship between fibromyalgia and chiropractic, ChiroNexus.com relates a study recently undertaken in Egypt. The study followed 120 people between the ages of 40 and 65 with at least a four-year history of fibromyalgia. All patients received education on the condition, cognitive therapy and an exercise program, but only half received chiropractic. “The individuals who participated in the cervical chiropractic care group showed more improvement and better results than the control group who had no chiropractic intervention,” the article concluded.

Because of the sensitivity of those with fibromyalgia, Edwards notes that “light” chiropractic care must be utilized in order to refrain from aggravating the condition further. Her experience with fibromyalgia patients aids her in this, and she herself has seen quite positive outcomes. “One fibromyalgia patient, in her early 40s, came in using a cane. She did not have injuries and had not been involved in an accident, but the pain was extreme enough to limit her range of movement,” Edwards explained. “I provided light chiropractic care because fibromyalgia patients are very sensitive to touch.

Even with only light care, the patient eventually stopped using the cane and now only comes in for maintenance treatments in order to preserve her restored health.”

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treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

CHRONIC PAIN Natural Ways to Feel Much Better

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch!

Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according

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to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle.

If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.

Watch Out for Opioids

Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers.

Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are

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“Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

What Helps Relieve Pain

Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.

Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain.

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Go Natural for Effective Relief

Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain.

She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma.

“Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.

Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

Immunity—Dysfunctional immune

systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies, op-

timizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily

curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise.

For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks

Yogic Breathing Brings Relief

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Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks.

“Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).

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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system.

Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma.

Here’s a basic practice: n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout.

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Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-23. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.”

Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.

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of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as

the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains.

EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as:

“Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.”

He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.”

“So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem.

Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physi-

How to Tap Away Pain

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apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:

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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck).

Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to 10.

Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).

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Using one or two fingers on one hand, tap the “karate chop” area on the outer edge of the other hand while repeating the statement three times.

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* chin * inner collarbone * under arm * top of head

While repeating, e.g., “intense neck pain,” using firm, but gentle pressure, use either two or four fingers to tap these areas, on either side, five to seven times in sequences as follows:

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* side of eyebrow * side of eye * under eye * under nose

Source: The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief, by Nick Ortner; instructional video at Tinyurl.com/JessicaOrtnerTapping.

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Refocus on the original problem and rate its intensity. Restate what you’re feeling, as needed.

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cally and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.

Meditation vs. Medication: Medi tation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain.

It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington.

His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation.

“Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin.

Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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PROVEN RELIEF FOR SHINGLES

Six Drug-Free Ways to Preempt the Pain

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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear.

Also concerning is that the rate of shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature by PLOS, a nonprofit openaccess science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chickenpox vaccine. A decade-long Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles.

Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy, meningitis, hearing loss and blindness.

Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms.

Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In

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one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours.

Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections.

As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours.

Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system. In a British community-based study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed 243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment.

Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake.

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Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment.

In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management.

A study of 143 Canadian patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar results. Then, in a two-year followup of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects.

Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated patients were cured within three days with a rate of 97.4 percent.

Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/ Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine.

Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone

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increased immunity about as much as the shingles vaccine plus yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health.

In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cell-mediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning.

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Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients with severe pain in the first week of zoster rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug.

After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were pain-free, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios rose to 83.3 percent versus 53.8. The researchers concluded that UVB phototherapy in the acute stage of shingles might reduce the incidence and severity of lingering neuralgia.

Margie King was a corporate attorney for 20 years before becoming a health writer in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Connect at IntegrativeMenopause.com.

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FAMILY SCREEN TIME How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

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inecraft. Pokemon. Snapchat.

Digital media dominates childhood. That time youngsters used to spend playing with friends, being with family or sleeping has been zapped.

According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 8-to-10-year-olds are daily exposed to nearly eight hours of onscreen media and heavy media users are twice as likely to report poor grades.

Conscientious and concerned parents are setting limits on screen time and reclaiming family time. Experts, too, are working to define a “new healthy” at a time when many activities, from homework to shopping, are moving online.

“How can you begin to limit kids’ screen time when teachers are increasingly using media?” queries Pediatrician Corinn Cross, who practices in Los Angeles. “It’s hard. None of us grew up with this level of technology, and it’s moving faster than any advice can.”

Nip It Early

Cross co-authored the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recently updated digital media guidelines, which

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shifted from strict time limits to greater flexibility for and within different age groups. For children under 18 months, the recommendation is to avoid media altogether outside of video chats with loved ones. In the older age ranges, the guidelines are less prescriptive and more about setting individual limits that ensure getting enough sleep and physical activity along with achieving other developmental needs.

Cross believes excessive screen time is particularly detrimental for younger kids that have fewer waking hours and more developing to do. “Toddlers don’t learn well from screens, so you will have limited return from using screens for education,” she observes.

Kathy Marrocco, an Oakland Township, Michigan, blogger with YourOrganicChild.com, initially worried about her kids’ potential adverse exposure to radiation from cell phone use. Her concern soon turned to other big impacts of digital media encroaching on their lives. She cites a study of 3,000 parents of grade-school-aged kids, which found that nearly two-thirds of the children are using

their devices at night instead of sleeping, with a corresponding drop in concentration, memory and energy.

Marrocco maintains firm boundaries with her daughter, 13, and son, 18, prohibiting the use of electronics at the kitchen table and in their rooms at night, in line with AAP recommendations. “They can only have devices in their room at night if they are in offline ‘airplane mode’ so they won’t be tempted to check or respond to incoming messages,” she says.

Kids don’t sleep well next to their phones, agrees Cross, a mother of three, ages 4, 6 and 8. “They have trouble falling and staying asleep.” She also doesn’t let her children use e-readers instead of books.

Prevent Screen Addiction

Psychotherapist Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., an addiction expert and executive director of The Dunes, a rehab clinic in East Hampton, New York, is even firmer about screen time, having seen some kids go off the digital deep end. Delaying the onset of screen ex-

Media and screens are best

used purposefully, to achieve a specified goal.

~Corinn Cross posure is the most critical step a parent can take, suggests Kardaras. “There’s no evidence to suggest media exposure is beneficial to child development. Most tech geniuses, including the founders of Google, Amazon and Apple, were not exposed to it until adolescence.

“Treating digital addiction is challenging because you can’t be digitally abstinent in this society,” he continues.

“Prevention is the key.”

Digital media abuse can have lasting developmental impacts, according to Kardaras, author of Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance.

DrKardaras.com cites numerous studies on the effects of such intensive use, from increased prevalence of attention deficit disorder to higher rates of depression.

Brain imaging studies from institutions

such as the medical schools at Indiana University and University of Utah have shown how heavy exposure to digital media has effects on the brain similar to substance addiction, reports Kardaras, affecting areas of the brain linked with functions like impulse control, brain connectivity and processing speed.

In his practice, red flags for potential digital addiction include strong reactions when devices are taken away, disinterest in “offline” activities, worsening of interpersonal relationships and dropping grades.

Modeling good practices is as important as monitoring kids’ behavior, suggests Cross. In her household, all electronic tablets and cell phones are kept in a drawer when not in use.

“If I have work to do or have to take a phone call, I’ll go to another room, then come back and be present with the kids,” she says. “Quality, face-toface time is important.”

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

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tell them to put their devices away,” advises Pediatrician Corinn Cross.

HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan offers a free interactive online tool to create a personalized family media use plan.

If kids don’t comply with rules, Kathy Marrocco suggests turning the Wi-Fi off at night or taking away devices altogether. But don’t leave a void, cautions Cross. Substitute fun, fulfilling activities.

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eeping the family in sync about the amount of digital media use is challenging. Here are some expert tips on maintaining a healthy balance.

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Decide the ground rules — “Determine rules that make sense for everyone, and it’ll be much easier to get your kids on board, as they won’t see it as arbitrary when you

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Be wary of even “good” screen time — Test educational apps before approving them for kids to ensure their quality and so parents can help reinforce the learning, says Cross. She likes CommonSenseMedia. org for parental reviews and information to filter media of all kinds, from apps and games to TV shows.

Consider advocating for limiting screen time in local schools. “I asked

my boys’ elementary school not to give them portable devices until they were 10,” says Nicholas Kardaras, the father of 9-year-old twins.

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Watch out for rewards — Some screen time is more mesmerizing for kids than others, according to Kardaras, who treats such addictions. Most video games are designed on a variable reward schedule, similar to slot machines, which intentionally stimulates players to chase future rewards. Consider stricter limits on such media.

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Play first in the real world — Because it reduces overall exercise, screen overuse can contribute to obesity. Cross recommends prioritizing exercising before daily allotted screen time; after being online, it’s more difficult to engage kids in physical activity.

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by Ben Greenman

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hat is being a father? It’s, at least in part, about beginning. It is rejuvenating to locate ourself near the start of a child’s life. There are so many chances to get it right. The thought that we might also get it wrong flits across our mind, but it’s gone before we can even shiver at its presence. It’s also about returning to that question again and again, each time failing to acquire additional insight.

“What isn’t being a father?” is a better question. Being a father isn’t indifference, but neither is it a steady stream of calm wisdom or a place of consistent self-control or a clearly delineated set of exercises engineered to help produce self-knowledge in offspring. Bridges are engineered. We stare into our little one’s eyes, beaming thoughts that we hope are received, translated and appreciated, waiting for a beam to come back to us.

Child rearing is worked toward, clumsily, imperfectly, with a deep and near religious faith in trial and error. Children are refined over time with the assistance of many imperfect philosophies.

When our second child opted in, my wife and I compared baby pictures of the two boys. “They look different,” I said.

“That’s not why I’m looking at them,” she said. “I want to remember this.” I remember looking at the pictures with her only because she has told me about it.

If, in part, fatherhood is remembering things that did not exactly happen, it is also forgetting things that did happen, some transformative to a degree

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that I could not have imagined five seconds before they occurred. Afterwards, I knew I would never be the same again. But I was.

As children grow, they are not the same again. Parenting boys instead of babies is already a grand departure from everything I have learned up until now and I am just coming to see that it will always be this way. Recently, in trying to figure out when a man that is not a father becomes a man that is a father, I remarked to my sons, “Even though I know being a father has changed me forever, I remember certain things that happened, but not as many as I would have thought.”

My older son explained, “Maybe it’s because you are thinking of us more than yourself. Maybe you want time to pass so we can get to the next thing in our lives.”

My younger son zeroed in, “The problem is that you think it’s parenting when really it’s childing.”

He’s right. What is being a father?

It’s letting someone else be a child.

It’s suffering through certain kinds of abstract pain so that they don’t. It’s bearing the brunt of disappointments so that they can go on feeling invincible.

It’s teaching how to forget as much as it is teaching how to remember… but it is still very near the beginning.

Ben Greenman is a widely published author and journalist in Greater New York. Connect at BGreenman.com.

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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with everlarger gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels. Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet.

The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016.

As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services.

“The market has continued to shift to crossovers and big SUVs, and there aren’t many hybrid models available in those categories,” says Sam

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Abuelsamid, senior research analyst at Navigant Research. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics.

“Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range. With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”

Getting a Green Bargain

Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the

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high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado, $5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware, $2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750.

The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before subsidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plug-in hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages. Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear.

Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform. “This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning.

Great Green Choices

Here are some more good choices.

Chevrolet Bolt

Battery electric: Chevrolet Bolt

With the Bolt—GM’s first battery electric since the EV1—the buyer can get from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 6.5 seconds from its 200-horsepower motor plus attain 238 miles of range from its huge, 60-kilowatt-hour battery, winning it 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s 2017 Green Car of the Year and 2017 North American Car of the Year from a jury of automotive journalists. Prices start at $36,620, but subsidies can top $10,000.

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Plug-in hybrid: Audi A3 e-tron

The power (204 horsepower) and zeroto-60 mph time capability is similar to the Bolt, but the A3 offers a more sumptuous cabin and Audi’s celebrated driving dynamics. The electric range is a mere 16 miles, but 380 miles total using the 1.4-liter, four-cylinder gas engine. Prices start at $38,900, but it qualifies for a $4,500 federal tax credit and some state subsidies, too.

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Hybrid car: Toyota Highlander

Mildly updated for 2017, the Highlander is the only three-row hybrid SUV currently available, making it worth considering.

Good news includes a power increase in the 3.5-liter V-6 (to 306 horsepower), although there’s a small fueleconomy penalty. The hybrid is rated at 30 miles per gallon in the city, 28 highway and 29 combined. The bottom line cost starts at $36,270 without subsidies.

Other worthy cars: The fuel cell-powered Honda Clarity, Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson (for southern Californians); any of the Ioniqs; the versatile plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt; and the quick BMW i3 and i8 and Tesla Model S if the budget allows.

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10am. Listen to Dr. Casebolt chat with hosts Jack and TUESDAY, JUNE 13

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Garden Party–Intuitive and Healing Arts Festival – 11am-5pm. Meet creative artisans, energy healers, massage therapists, aura photographers and intuitive readers as we gather together and network as a community. Enjoy our beautiful garden. Raffle prizes. Free. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I-26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com

Thyroid Seminar – 6:15pm. Begins promptly. If you can’t lose weight, stay cold, have fatigue, hair loss or constipation, you could have low thyroid–even if your doctor has told you that you don’t. Come find out the truth about thyroid dysfunction. Free. Wellness by Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Give Us Our Daily Bread–Phyllis Benfield – 10:30am-noon. Do you find that your daily bread is not enough to make ends meet? Let’s explore how planting seeds for Spiritual Growth will increase both your faith and “daily bread.” No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

Private Presentation of “The Boys Next Door” – 7pm. Doors open at 7 p.m., door prizes and fun, play begins at 8 p.m. This humorous, yet heartwarming play allows us to see the lives of four mentally disabled who struggle to get along and be accepted… not that much different from us. $20. Sponsored by Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson. Event held at Electric City Playhouse, 514 N. Murray, downtown Anderson.

For tickets or questions, call 646-6114. or go to UnityOfClemsonAnderson.org

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FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show – 10am. Listen to Dr. Casebolt chat with hosts Jack and Megan about thyroid and other hormones that are out of balance. Find out about a seminar that explains it even more. Free. Wellness by Design, Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200.

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Quantum Healing: Awaken In Nature Retreat – 9am-5pm. Two day event. Learn to heal yourself and others in picturesque Asheville Mountains.

Includes quantum-healing meditation, chakra journey, renewing body & mind and quantum touch. $399/person. Event located in Asheville, NC. Call Makiko Suzuki Fliss: 609-495-4229.

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Cosmic Quarterly Forecast – 7-9pm. Join us for an interpretation of coming events through astrology, tarot and intuitive gifts. A psychic report for the next 3 months from WNC’s top prognosticators: Julie King, JoannaRae Bartages, Sandra Sullivan and Belinda Dunn! $15 cash.

Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I-26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193.

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Americana & Folk Festival – 10am-4pm.

Musicians of this area have long contributed to folk music. Each year this event will showcase one of the greatest folk musicians of all time. This year the focus will be the music of Bob Dylan. Free; $5 parking. 138 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens. Questions, call 898-2936. UpcountrySC.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

The Return Home: Becoming Free – 10:30amnoon. Hopefully, we will return home after our journey as a new person. Which archetypes will you become to guide you into becoming a role model and teacher for others? No registration required.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Full Moon Drumming – 4-6pm. Join in celebration with Ann RunningWolf. Bring your drums and rattles as we listen to the heart of our earth mother.

Spirit messages given. See you in the sacred circle! Rain or shine (indoor circle). $15 cash.

Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I-26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687 -1193.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 11 The Journey: Becoming Real – 10:30am-noon.

Our journey in life presents us with choices. Which archetypal behaviors will you “take on” to move though the inevitable difficulties of life, work, and relationships? No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Chautauqa History Alive Festival – 2pm. The festival gives people the chance to experience history with live reenactment. Listen in as President Lincoln redefines American democracy “with malice toward none and charity for all.” Behind a folksy facade and some great story-telling, you’ll meet a brilliant intellectual, a shrewd politician, and a literary genius. And yes, you’ll laugh a lot too.

Free. Greenville Tech, Room 102, TRC Auditorium, Greenville. Questions, call 244-1499.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show –

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Megan about thyroid and other hormones that are out of balance. Find out about a seminar that explains it even more. Free. Wellness by Design, Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200. WellnessByDesign. center

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Honoring Diversity, Transforming Your World – 10:30am-noon. It is through honoring all people, regardless of their ethnicity, race, sexual preference, or religion that we begin to transform our world into the perfect manifestation of Higher God Consciousness. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

Questions, call 646-6114.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 Thyroid Seminar – 6:15pm. Begins promptly. If you can’t lose weight, stay cold, have fatigue, hair loss or constipation, you could have low thyroid–even if your doctor has told you that you don’t. Come find out the truth about thyroid dysfunction. Free. Wellness by Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, JULY 22 Medical Reiki Certification Workshop Weekend – 10am-5pm. Medical Reiki Training teaches Reiki Masters to speak about energy healing in a way that Western medical professionals can understand/ respect; and how to support patients undergoing medical procedures and how to work with surgical teams in the OR. $650. Nonrefundable deposit of $300 reserves your space. Balance of $350 due July 1. 2055 Campbell Dr., Pisgah Forest, NC (near Brevard, NC). Kim, 412-867-1228.

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monday Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828.

The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

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

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

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

Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission.

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

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wednesday 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 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 Music on Main – 5:30-8:30pm. Music on Main occurs every Thursday through July. Hear live music chosen from an eclectic line-up from Blues to Reggae, from Country to Beach. Music on Main is Downtown Spartanburg’s favorite after-work live

music series, a social gathering spot where friends and colleagues get together to enjoy some great music and good times right on Morgan Square.

Beverages are available for purchase; must be 21 and show valid ID for alcohol purchases. Blankets and chairs are welcome; smoking, pets and outside alcohol are not. Free. City of Spartanburg, Event held at Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg.

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Moonlight Movies – 6pm. Every Thursday at dusk, through July 27. Pre-show fun such as inflatables, crafts, games with prizes and dancing begins at 6 p.m. Movie Schedule: June 1: Zootopia; June 8: Moana; June 15: Storks; June 22: The Jungle Book (2016); June 29: The Secret Life of Pets. Free.

Moonlight Movies, Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St., Greer. Questions, call 968-7044.

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

Block Party – 6-9pm. Live Music. June Schedule: June 1: Combo Kings Band; June 8: The City Street Band; June 15: Hot as a Pepper; June 22: Anna Leigh Band; June 29: Those Guys. Free.

City of Anderson, Carolina Wren Park, Anderson.

Questions, call 231-2232.

FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport. com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-6049.

Jazz on the Alley – 6:30pm. Jazz on the Alley will begin its 17th season of music under the stars. Each week brings a new offering from America’s touring jazz musicians. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of music under the stars. Free. City of Seneca, Event held at Ram Cat Alley, Main St., downtown Seneca. Seneca.SC.US/Events/JazzontheAlley.aspx MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience?

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

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

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

Location will vary. 627-0470. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org Music by the Lake – 7:30pm. Thursday evenings at twilight. A cross-section of big band, jazz, bluegrass, contemporary, marches, and orchestral favorites. Free. Moonlight Movies, Lakeside Amphitheater at Furman University, Greenville.

Questions, call 294-2086.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PART TIME JOB that has flexible hours, where you can work from home, and make a rewarding part time income? If you are friendly, outgoing, and have good phone skills you may have the qualifications to be a successful part-time sales representative for Natural Awakenings magazine in the Upstate. We are currently looking for representatives in Seneca, Spartanburg and Pickens. Make your own hours and reap financial rewards for doing what you love. Email résumé to Resume@UpstateNA.com or call 864-248-4910.

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WAS breast fed, has not had antibiotics, is robustly healthy and has excellent bowel movements to be a stool donor. In case you’ve not heard, serious health issues are being healed by transferring, via an enema, the liquefied contents of a healthy person’s stool. My life is dependent upon someone coming through for me. If this is you, call 864-663-7033.

friday Jazz on the Square – 5:30-7:30pm. The City of Spartanburg presents Jazz on the Square, every Friday through October. The open venue provides the entire community an opportunity to enjoy Spartanburg’s beautiful surroundings while listening to great local and regional musicians.

Beverages are available for purchase; must be 21 and show a valid ID for alcohol purchases. Blankets and chairs are welcome; smoking, pets and outside alcohol are not. Free. City of Spartanburg, Event held at Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg.

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ALLERGY / NUTRITION TRINITY ALLERGY RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER 110 Montgomery Dr. 864-760-1006 • Anderson TrinityAllergyRelief.com

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Free 30 minute consultation. Five Element Acupuncture & traditional herbal medicine specializing in mental/emotional wellness, PTSD, depression, stress/anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, migraines and pain. See ad, page 4.

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

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 community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser, Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 11.

KUBOTA ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more.

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Take it all in and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 17.

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 BioEnergetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 7.

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!

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

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

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THE GREENVILLE RELATIONSHIP INSTITUTE

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Bringing emotionally-focused couples therapy to the Upstate with professional counseling, educational classes, and special events. Discover a more effective roadmap to secure, meaningful relationships. See ad, page 9.

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DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

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

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

Holistic chiropractic, muscle therapy, nutrition seminars, functional nutrition. Dr. Day specializes in issues no one else can fix. We can get you well! See ad, page 27.

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EEG biofeedback for adults and children. Take charge of and reduce symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia. Calm your brain and feel better! See ad page 7.

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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.

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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.

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EVENT CENTER METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER

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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.

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

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

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

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SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE AND SPA

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We offer natural groceries, bulk foods, supplements, herbs, homeopathics, essential oils, health and beauty aids at reasonable prices. Let our friendly knowledgeable staff serve you.

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Join directly with a doctor that has the time and freedom to truly support your WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. health and holistic wellness.

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.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK HEALING CENTER

Awakening-Touch Wendy McCray, RM, LMBT 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-270-8520 • Simpsonville Awakening-Touch.massagetherapy.com

HEARING HEALTH COME HEAR HEARING CENTER Enjoy direct primary 210 W.a Stone Ave. care relationship based upon:

HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET

3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Spring BelueFarms.com

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks and Paleo, Whole30 and GAPS foods. Eat healthy. Be happy! See ad page 33.

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.

Salútem Organic Massage offers customized, therapeutic massage, professional grade organic facials, and total body skin treatments.

Located in Historic Train Depot, downtown Greer. See ad, page 18.

864-325-3584 • Greenville Jeanne Hahn, BC-HIS Access Jeremy LeFebre, HIS

Personalized massage incorporating Bellanina Facelift massage, integrated deep tissue and Swedish massage, fire cupping, Reiki, ionic foot detox. Come discover the benefits of therapeutic massage.

See ad, page 11.

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

Member of AMTA & NCTMB.

to foster your health vs.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI, MD

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FOR MINDFULNESS

Dr. Dale W. Dingledine 45 Greenland Dr. 864-616-5499 • Greenville with: GreenvilleCenter.com

Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Maria Cayelli, Medicine.

MD – Anderson, SC Weil in Integrative Uses the best of modern medicine along American Academy of Family Physicians (Board Certified) with evidence-based complementary therapies in a Professional Direct Primary Mind-Body Medicine Care practice.

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OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC

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

REIKI / HEALING TOUCH DIVINELY RESTORED JULIE ROBERTS, CCH,CIEC/CEP 864-354-1106 • Greer DivinelyRestored.com

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

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general wellbeing. See ad, page 43.

RETAIL PAIN MANAGEMENT WELLNESS BY DESIGN

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RELAX THE BACK

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The leading retailer for people seeking relief and prevention of back and neck pain by offering posture and back support products and self-care solutions. See ad, page 25.

We offer several innovative strategies for pain problems. Pulsed Electrical Magnetic Frequency, Bio-Modulation and ozone injections all jumpstart the healing process to get YOU out of pain. See ad, page 3.

SPIRITUAL CENTER QUANTUM HEALING HYPNOSIS INSIGHT QHHT

Lauren S. Hanson 864-423-8969 • InSightQHHT.com LaurenHansonQHHT@gmail.com

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 13.

Lauren is a Certified and dedicated Level 2 Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner. Past life regression, quantum healing, and some intuitive surprises. Experience multi-dimensional healing in mind, body, and spirit!

RADIO

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Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 27.

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Carolina Holistic Health, LLC Christina LeBoeuf Lic.Ac., MAOM; CCT; CLDT 1100 Grandview Dr. 864-516-6868 • Simpsonville CarolinaHolisticHealthLLC.com

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Safe, pain/radiation free imaging.

FDA registered Class I medical device. Imaging starts at $150 (includes free consultation to review the results). Enhancing Chinese Medicine with Modern Technology. See ad, page 11.

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

Dr. Lealand Fagan 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045 • Landrum BreastImagingSC@gmail.com

Thermography, FDA-approved, non-invasive breast screening, no compression. It’s great for women with implants. Younger women can start early detection without radiation concerns. Call for details. See ad, page 9.

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 6.

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. See ad, page 18.

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, 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 44.

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 17.

WELLNESS BY DESIGN

850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center

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

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®

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

Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 29.

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER MOKSHA CENTER FOR WELLNESS

Mary Lydia Wilkinson, CT 201 W Stone Ave. 864-663-2136 • Greenville MokshaGreenville.com WellnessDirector@MokshaGreenville.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, fire cupping, access bars, yoga, qigong, lifecoaching, counseling, massage therapy, sound therapy, reiki, waxing, facials, north node coaching, ionic foot detox, whole body vibration, ear candling, and more! See ad, page 12.

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 6

WELLNESS BY DESIGN

850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center

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, page 3.

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