June 2019 Natural Awakenings Upstate by Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

LIVING

HEALTHY

PLANET

Quarterly Natural Pet Section

BRAIN SAVERS

Strategies to Prevent Dementia

Conscious Fathering

Knowing Ourselves Comes First

NATURE IS MY HEALER: New Plant-Based Health Section

MUTUAL AWAKENING:

A Workshop That Embraces Unity

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Is God in That Bottle Cap? An inspirational guide to leading a life of spirituality

A true life story of the personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and the many benefits of meditation, based on the author’s 44 years of daily meditation, more than 40 years of yoga and tai chi, and more than 20 years of qigong

I would love to see this book in the hands of practitioners of all paths for self-realization. - Vijayendra Pratap, Ph.D.

president of the Yoga Research Society, Author (Beginning Yoga, Yoga Vision, Secrets of Hatha Vidya)

… readers should certainly enjoy this absorbing book, A lively and intensely readable story of one man’s use of a variety of spiritual practices to reveal the nature of reality.

A fun ride and informative read.

- Jeff Cox, retired president of

- Kirkus Reviews

Snow Lion Publications

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Contents 12 BRAIN-SAVERS

Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

15 SECRET INGREDIENTS GMO FILM Coming in July

16 INTRODUCING THE

NEW PLANT BASED HEALTH SECTION:

Nature is My Healer

20 NATURE’S TOOLBOX The Key to Prostate Health

22 THE MINIMALIST FAMILY

Trading Clutter for Calm

24 SANJAY GUPTA ON ‘Chasing Life’

26 MUTUAL AWAKENING

A Workshop That Embraces Unity

29 FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY We Must Face Our Own Story First

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 global briefs 11 eco tip 20 healing ways 22 healthy kids 24 wise words 4

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26 community

spotlight 29 inspiration 30 calendar 31 classifieds 32 resource guide

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

Dear Readers,

e are very excited to be premiering a new plant-based health section in our magazine this month that we are calling Nature is My Healer. There are a few reasons we decided to embark on this new offering. First is the urgent need to regain our connection to nature. As we move further and further into automation in every facet of our lives and experience the new technologies that are required to support this, our knowledge and appreciation of our natural world seems to be dwindling. Every month Natural Awakenings brings you articles on the importance of a healthy diet. Plant-based diets are encouraged by medical doctors and recognized for their contribution to maintaining a healthy immune system and keeping our bodies functioning at an optimum level. Herbalists and other experts on edible plants and their properties have much to share with us on how these wonderful gifts of nature can contribute to our health and longevity. In our new plant health section we will share this information with you in short pieces and longer editorial. In just the last year there has been a lot of conversation about the healing properties of CBD and how cannabinoids can play a part in healing from inflammation and a host of other ailments. We feel it’s important for you, our readers, to be privy to the latest information and research to make educated decisions on whether and how these natural remedies can play a part in maintaining health for you, your families, and even your pets. We will be exploring CBD, its benefits, and its proper usage. You will also see advertisers’ offerings exploring the different types of CBD products available. Since this is our Natural Pet issue, we feel it’s timely to bring you a well-researched article on using CBD oil for your pets. CBD for Pets: What We Need to Know, will provide you with what to look for when considering this type of healing option for your pets. We hope you will enjoy reading our new plant health section. If you have any questions or ideas on what you would like to see addressed in future issues, please visit our website, UpstateNA.com and send us a comment. We look forward to exploring this topic with you in the coming months. Peace and Blessings,

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news briefs

Rayki School Announces Kauai and Maui Retreats

LifeWave Pads Available at Synergistic Nutrition

akiko Fliss, owner of the Rayki School, is offering an Aloha Kauai Healing Retreat and a Maui Adventure Retreat in Hawaii in October, 2019. Both retreats can be combined for an unforgettable experience. The Kauai Healing retreat will take place from October 15 to 19. Kauai is the oldest island in Hawaii. Experience the vibrational healing with local healers, get lost in a Hula dance and walk on the beach barefoot. You have an option to create your own Hawaii vacation and depart the retreat on Sunday, October 20, or continue the retreat following Fliss to Maui to experience the Maui Adventure Retreat from October 20 to 24. “The choices are yours in Maui—visit Ancient Hawaii, the Road to Hana, multiple waterfalls or the Seven Sacred Pools. You will receive Aloha adventure healing, mind-body purification, soul healing and lightbody activation,” notes Fliss. Lodging is included in the price of both retreats as well as healing activities, guided tours, pre-trip assistance and local guides. “There are only 6 spots still open for these retreats,” adds Fliss.

ynergistic Nutrition, in Greer, is now offering new light-emitting topical pad devices that transmit light into the body. According to LifeWave.com, these pads cause the creation of a protein in the body that increases stem cell production and makes the stem cells younger. “Without pills, you can dramatically increase your stem cell production and make the biological age of the stem cell younger. Simply apply one of these topical light-emitting pads to a specific area on the skin. After 12 hours of wearing it, you get the immense benefit of increased stem cells,” explains Stephen Heuer, nutripath and founder of Synergistic Nutrition, who received his degree in nutrition in 1990 and has been in full-time private practice since then. Heuer declares, “I’ve followed the cutting edge of nutritional science for many years, and I’ve seen what’s out there. These photoic-emitting patches are the most powerful products I’ve seen to date, and there are amazing testimonies available.” Synergistic Nutrition takes online orders from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is open for in-person or phone consultations with Heuer by appointment.

The Early Bird Special Offers include: Full 10 Day Retreat (Kauai and Maui), $3000. *$500 non-refundable deposit by 6/21/19. Kauai 5 Day Only Retreat, $1500. $250 non-refundable deposit by 6/21/19. Maui 5 Day Only Retreat, $1500, $250 non-refundable deposit by 6/21/19. For more information on the Hawaiian retreats, go to RaykiSchool.com/retreat-home/hawaii-2019/ or email Contact@RAYKIschool.com. See ad, page 23.

Synergistic Nutrition is located at 160 Dewey Rd., Greer. For testimonies and more information, call 864-895-6250. Visit LifeWave.com to learn more, and for Synergistic Nutrition’s website, visit SynergisticUniverse.com. See community resource guide, page 34.

Self-preservation is the first law of nature. ~Samuel Butler June 2019

news briefs

Advanced CBD Clinic and Dispensary Opens in Anderson

dvanced CBD Clinic and Dispensary, which is family-owned and operated, recently opened in Anderson. The clinic carries several of the industry’s top local and national CBD brands as well as their own line of organic, locally made topicals. All products are third-party tested for purity and to meet all federal and state regulations. The company works with licensed local farmers to help ensure future sustainability for South Carolina industrial hemp farmers. Advanced CBD can help customers by providing knowledge about the CBD industry, the products available, and most importantly, information about the many benefits of natural healing through CBD. They can also help clarify the many misunderstandings regarding CBD. The clinic offers free consultations, and the following ten percent discounts: for those over 65, daily; for military service members on Military Mondays; and for first responders on First Responder Fridays. All discounts require valid IDs. Advanced CBD is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Advanced CBD Clinic and Dispensary is located at 1662 E. Greenville St., Ste. A, Anderson. For more information, call 864-844-9898, email Info@AdvancedCBDsc.com or visit AdvancedCBDsc.com. See ad, page 19.

Eco Salon and Spa Opening in Clemson

lemson’s first eco salon and spa will be opening soon. The Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar (also called “The Cocoon”) is conveniently located in downtown Clemson just a few blocks from campus. This one-stop beauty shop will include services such as hair, nail, and skin care; brow and makeup artistry; massage and physical therapy; and group yoga classes. Staff will be provided with ergonomic seating options to prevent work-related stress and strain, and they will have access to the in-house physical and massage therapist and yoga instructor. Customers will enjoy salon and spa services in an eco-friendly environment. Owner N.J. Sullivan, a Clemson alumna, says her desire to assist with waste reduction from salon and spa visits manifested in the creation of the beauty bar. The Cocoon is currently renovating and hiring the staff for their green team. They are planning to open before the start of the August academic semester. Many salons today are making the effort to provide services and products that are less harmful to their customers, their staff, and the environment. As a result, careful consideration is given to the use of water and electricity, and to reducing the accumulation of waste in landfills and waterways, such as hair color; hair clippings; foil and color tubes; and plastics. GreenCircleSalons.com estimates that 63,180 pounds of hair clippings, 42,122 pounds of hair color, 109,512 pounds of foils and color tubes, and 206,392 pounds of paper plastic waste (421,206 total pounds) is generated by North American salons daily. The Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar is located at 111 Earle St., Ste. D., Clemson. For more information, email MyNaturalButterfly@ Yahoo.com or visit ButterflyEcoBeauty.com.

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Emerald Farm Hosts Pollinator Event, Dream Catcher Class During Festival of Flowers

Carolina School of Massage & Wellness Center Under New Ownership

arolina School of Massage & Wellness Center, in Greenville, has a new owner and manager: Mei Li Trapasso, who hails from China, and also teaches Chinese cooking classes. The Carolina School of Massage, founded in 2009, serves all of Upstate South Carolina and is fully licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. It trains students in the field of massage therapy with classes in massage and anatomy. The massage therapy program teaches the art and science of therapeutic massage, specializing in massage techniques that promote health, relaxation, flexibility and circulation. The wellness center was established in 2003 and offers the services of licensed massage therapists (LMTs), as well as an acupuncturist and a practitioner who does energy work. Student massages are Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment at a cost of $35 per hour. LMTs work daily by appointment at a cost of $55 per hour. Massage therapists from the school can also be hired for chair massages at businesses or special events.

Carolina School of Massage & Wellness Center is located at 210 Adley Way, Greenville. Tours are available. For more information or to sign up for a massage or other services, call 864-234-7191 or visit CarolinaSchoolOfMassage.com.

n Saturday, June 8, Emerald Farm will be participating in Greenwood’s annual Festival of Flowers with the Life of Honey Bees Observation Hive event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Attendees will meet the Lakeland Bee Keepers and learn how bees enhance the festival blooms, as well as how to protect, provide, and support honey bees, humming birds, and butterflies. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the farm will also be hosting the Cherokee Lady artisans who will teach a class on the construction and uses of dream catchers; the $5 fee includes supplies. Emerald Farm is a working dairy farm with goats, sheep, llamas, ducks, cows, peacocks, geese, chickens and honey bees set on over 70 acres of rolling pastures with large sheltering oaks, fruit trees and herb gardens. Multiple shops, including a train and hobby shop, sell items such as soap and body products made on the farm (samples available), healthy snacks, gifts, antiques, yard art, bird houses, and live herbs and plants. A $2.50 train ride on the Emerald Farm Express takes visitors around the farm, through tunnels, and to the village in the woods. June 7 through 9 is the main weekend of Greenwood’s Festival of Flowers (SCFestivalOfFlowers.org), though events—many of which are free—are held all month long and span a wide range of interest including art and culture, family, sports, tours and performance events. View the 2019 guide at TinyURL.com/yxd5wsob. Admission/parking: free. Handicap-accessible Emerald Farm is open from 9am-5pm, Tue.Sat. Guided tours and event reservations are available by appointment; call 864.223.2247. The farm is located at 409 Emerald Farm Rd. in Greenwood. Visit EmeraldFarm.com for more information. See ad, page 25.

The Mad Smash Rage Room Opening Soon in Taylors

n June 29, The Mad Smash rage room will open at Taylors Mill. The new business will offer rage room options in the form of individual rooms as well as a car smash to accommodate team building events and parties. Massage therapy is offered, as well as stress management classes that teach other relaxation techniques including meditation, aromatherapy, and creative writing. A rage room is a place where guests put on safety gear and spend a short period of time in a room where they are allowed to let loose and break things. Taking part in a rage room activity allows a person to relieve stress and release negative emotions, and this release of unexpressed emotion relieves physical tension and eases the mind. “Many times, when clients allow themselves to feel unpleasant feelings such as fear, anger, grief and sadness, the emotions related to the negative story dissipate. That helps them to stop reliving those upsetting feelings which, unchecked, can lead to anxiety and depression,” reports owner Jennifer Middleton. According to an article published in USA Today in November, 2018, rage rooms are a popular stress relief option that have a positive impact on brain health. The Mad Smash rage room is located at 250 Mill St., Taylors Mill, Taylors. For more information, visit TheMadSmash.com or Facebook.com/themadsmash. June 2019

Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around two-anda-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Users can find it at Ecosia.org.

Baby Balking

Climate Change Discourages Childbearing

USA Today has reported that concerns about climate change are giving women pause about bearing children. The U.S. birthrate has been falling for years, and in 2017, it was 60.3 births per 1,000 women, the lowest fertility rate since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began keeping such records in 1909. Related causes such as women marrying later, worries about the economy and the difficulty of finding affordable child care have all been suggested. But prospective parents are also thinking about the increased frequency and intensity of storms and other natural disasters such as drought and wildfires. Further, geopolitical unrest and scarcity of water and other resources are convincing some to at least postpone their decision to increase the population. 10

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Search Engine Company Plants Trees

Clean Water Solution in the Pipeline

With the world facing a future of climate change and water scarcity, finding an environmental way to cleanse drinking water is paramount. Researchers in China contend they are working on a method to remove bacteria from water that’s both highly efficient and environmentally sound. By shining ultraviolet light onto a two-dimensional sheet of graphitic carbon nitride, the team’s prototype can purify two-and-a-half gallons of water in one hour, killing virtually all the harmful bacteria present. This technique of photocatalytic disinfection is an alternative to current eco-unfriendly water filtration systems such as chlorination or ozone disinfection.

Far Out

Earth’s Atmosphere Extends Past Moon

The scientific boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space is the Kármán line, 62 miles high. But a team of astronomers have published evidence in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics that the geocorona, a tenuous cloud of neutral hydrogen in the outermost region of the Earth’s atmosphere that glows in far-ultraviolet light, extends much farther than the moon. The discovery means that telescopes positioned in the geocorona will need to have some of their settings adjusted for deep-space observations.

3-D Meat

Printer Produces Plant-Based Substitute

Researcher Giuseppe Scionti, owner of Nova Meat, in Barcelona, Spain, has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat. Produced using a 3-D printer, it can mimic the texture of beef or chicken. The specialist in biomedicine and tissue engineering has been working for 10 years on bioprinting different synthetic tissues such as artificial corneas, skin and ears.

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Green Surfing

Aqua Breakthrough

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eco tip

Mold Matters

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Kill It Naturally

Heavy rains, leaky pipes and floods can lead to mold growth, which can create poor and even toxic indoor air quality. Irritating the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs of both moldsensitive and nonallergic people, mold can also cause immediate or delayed respiratory symptoms; some can be extremely severe in individuals prone to asthma. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that people with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of health effects from mold, which can also instigate a chronic cough. Toxic reactions can include pulmonary hemorrhaging in infants and memory loss in young children. A roof leak, burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater can all set the stage for mold to take root, sometimes hidden behind walls and cabinetry. Even in homes that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been damaged by excessive water, mold can be found wherever humidity levels are high, including basements, garages and showers. Proper ventilation and repair of leaky fixtures can help keep mold growth at bay. According to the CDC, mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with soap and water. Natural antimicrobials such as plain white vinegar and baking soda are also powerful cleansers; tea tree oil is a natural, antibacterial and antiseptic fungicide that can kill black mold on impermeable surfaces. Remediation of extensive mold growth on drywall and other permeable building materials is best left to professionals to arrest its spread and prevent toxic spores from becoming airborne. There are many companies that use eco-friendly â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? methods and materials. If choosing to go the DIY route, sequester the area to be worked on and use specialized HEPA filters and a respirator to avoid inhaling spores. Use protective goggles and gloves throughout the entire process. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests that surface sampling may be useful to determine if an area has been adequately cleaned or remediated. Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals that have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods and interpreting results. June 2019

Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.

Prevention: A ‘No-Brainer’ As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the 12

Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge. Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures. David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical.

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Food as Medicine Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.”

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Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats. Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

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From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat. Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent. Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementia-

like symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12, folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts. She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study. Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

Smart Steps

As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:

Monitor and control blood sugar: Type 2 diabetes increases

the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning. Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered

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dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

Focus on ‘good’ fats: Olive oil, nuts, avocados, and

omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

says Perlmutter. Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.

Prioritize sleep: All brain (and gut) experts recommend adequate sleep—seven to eight hours each night—to restore body and mind.

Exercise: Both Morris and Perlmutter recommend aerobic

brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.

Spice up your diet: Batavia recommends cooking with

Mind your gut: Western medicine has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,”

All gardening is landscape painting. ~William Kent

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Avoid environmental toxins: Exposure to pesticides,

pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health. Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April. She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

Socialize: In studies of “Blue Zone” populations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

PAWS Pets Need Homes, Donations: June 2019

nderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care. Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star residents. I’m Buddy! I tend to lean towards hanging out with the adults and not too much with kids. Take me to a shaded area and I will let you rub my back or pet me as long as you like. I’m also a selfish little fellow. I want to be the only dog in the house. HI! I’m Luka! I am a funloving and playful pup who LOVES to play fetch with a tennis ball. I would love an active owner who loves to walk with me and take me on adventures! 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. June 2019

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healing ways

Nature’s Toolbox The Key to Prostate Health by Melanie Laporte

he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches. Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can develop as men grow older. Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract. He says, “It seems to work wonders.”

Confronting Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine men will be diagnosed 20

with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of male deaths in U.S. However, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. “The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues. According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.

The Nutritional Factor

“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemicload foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provided exclu-

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sively from the plant world,” says Cohen, the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy—invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.” Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs. Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.” Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.” Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.” The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise—should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.” Melanie Laporte is a licensed massage therapist and health writer based in Austin, Texas.

June 2019

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The Minimalist Family Trading Clutter for Calm

by Meredith Montgomery

hen Denaye Barahona, of New York City, became a parent, she felt compelled to buy everything for her son. “We are inundated as a culture with so many products for our kids that it’s hard to differentiate what we need; it really wears us down,” she says. While working on her Ph.D. in child development, Barahona discovered—both in research and personal experience—that kids actually thrive with less stuff. And so she began her journey toward minimalism by purging toys and clothes, eventually founding SimpleFamilies.com. Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici, of San Francisco, believe time is better spent experiencing life with people than managing, organizing, cleaning and buying things. Their book New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living is a call to adopt a more mindful life. Fortin says, “You decide first what you value, how you want to spend your days, how you want to feel, and then reflect these values in your physical space.” “Minimalism is not about living in a tiny home and never owning more than 100 things; it’s about figuring out what 22

brings value and purpose to your life and letting go of the rest,” says Atlanta’s Zoë Kim, author of Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life.

The Benefits

Time is precious, especially for parents. More free time is gained when a toy col-

lection is significantly reduced, but other benefits result, as well. A 2018 University of Toledo study published in Infant Behavior and Development suggests toddlers engage in more focused and creative play when faced with fewer choices. “Kids who previously tore through bins or who didn’t care about their belongings immediately begin engaging with toys more appropriately and for longer periods of time,” says Barahona, the author of Simple Happy Parenting: The Secret of Less for Calmer Parents and Happier Kids. Research also indicates that our limited stores of willpower are depleted more quickly when we are flooded with decisions. “When you have less stuff in a room and less choices to make, your mental state actually improves—you have more clarity and can focus better,” she says. “Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.” Minimalism also arms children with self-reflection tools and introduces them to the process of letting go and donating. “They learn to ask ‘Am I enjoying this? Could I repurpose it?’ while understanding that some things we can mend and enjoy for long periods of time, and other things we outgrow—which we can then give away,” says Fortin.

Where to Start

Experts agree that in family households, the

How to Keep the Clutter Out Set Physical Boundaries

Establish rules for what can be stored, where and how much. Childhood keepsakes, artwork, craft supplies and school papers can accumulate quickly. Limit how much can be kept by designating a box for toys or a wall to display art. Digital photos allow the memories to be kept without taking up physical space.

Create a ‘Why’ Statement

Determine how we want to feel in a space, document it and refer to it for inspiration and guidance, especially when feeling frustrated or lost.

Practice ‘One In, One Out’

Every time a new item enters the home, an old item needs to leave.

Buy Better Toys

The right toys invite kids to play more creatively over many years. Character toys may invoke more initial joy and giddiness, but a great block set will manifest longer-lasting value for kids.

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Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults. ~Denaye Barahona shift toward minimalism should begin with the adults. “It gives them time to understand how the process feels and models the behavior for their children,” says Fortin. Barahona streamlines her home by focusing on active spaces. “Active items are the things you use regularly, such as your two favorite pairs of jeans—not the 13 pairs you rarely wear.” When active and storage items accumulate in the same space, the need to sort through extra “stuff ” wastes time and energy, she says. “We’ve all lost our keys when we’re already running late and then suddenly we’re yelling at our kids. Simplifying so we can prevent these scenarios positively impacts our mood and our ability to be present with our kids.” Although the decluttering process starts with the parents, children should be involved as much as possible, and in a positive light. “Kids don’t like cleaning up, but with ongoing conversations and small consistent shifts, children see how less stuff can lead to more time for enjoyable activities,” says Kim. Minimalist strategies can be applied across many realms of life, such as scaling back the family calendar and hovering less as a parent. “Family life always seems to speed up, but we can break the cycle of busy by scheduling blank time. Being intentional with time goes hand-in-hand with minimalism,” says Quilici. To stay inspired, find social media pages and websites to follow for ideas. “You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s important to surround yourself with inspiration,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.”

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by Jan Hollingsworth

uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Westerntrained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed. He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings. CNN’s chief medical correspondent recently found himself in Japan, soaking in a scalding bath—a form of stress relief practiced there—along with owl cafés and forest bathing. The visit was part of a sixcountry, immersive journey in some of the happiest and healthiest places on Earth— including India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey—to explore ancient traditions and modern practices that lead to a healthy and meaningful life. The result: Chasing Life, a new docuseries that aired in April and May, is now available on demand via cable/satellite systems, the CNNgo streaming platform and CNN mobile apps.

What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?

On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?

To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.

What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?

If you look at chronic disease in the U.S.,

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one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.

What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?

There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.

What is an important takeaway for you from this experience? There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now. Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings.

June 2019

community spotlight

Mutual Awakening A Workshop that Embraces Unity

by Roberta Bolduc

onna Rodriguez is a dedicated, softspoken, and unpretentious teacher of a course that calls for us to put aside our egos and discover how to embrace unity. Mutual Awakening is a 2-day, WE-Meditation workshop developed by contemporary spiritual teacher and author Patricia Albere. It has been hailed by the late author and visionary Barbara Marx Hubbard as “a vital evolutionary necessity for the quantum jump that is imminent when we humans are connected as a whole at the proper scale.” The Mutual Awakening 2-day course consists of two workshops one week apart, covering five separate modules of instruction, that will be held on Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Highland Lake Cove Retreat Center in Flat Rock, North Carolina. The Mutual Awakening website, DiscoverMutualAwakening.com/DonnaR, explores the belief that we are living in an unprecedented time of social upheaval and division and that a shift in consciousness is necessary, or as Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh puts it, “We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.”

The Mutual Awakenings course is designed, through meditating with a partner, to do just that. The practice is called Meditation for the WE-Space. Those who have experienced the workshops and wish to further their studies and practice can join a group called the Evolutionary Collective, which is both national and international in scope. The EC meets regularly through online video workshops and in person to deepen the practice of partnered meditation through engaging in the WE-Space. Using Quantum Physics as an example of connectedness at the most minute level, the workshops guide participants through “three dimensions of self ” and explain how to navigate through each one. Module One and Module Two introduce the concept of Mutual Awakening and the WE-Space. The WE-Space is that level of consciousness where partners share an intimate connection of consciousness that is difficult to explain without experiencing it. The sessions delve into “setting aside past concepts and working instead with what emerges in the present moment.” It also explains “how engaging and sustaining a Mutual Awakening Practice creates

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new pathways in our brains, cultivates ‘flow states’ and develops empathy.” Module Three shares Patricia Albere’s personal story and the origin of Mutual Awakening. It also describes the eight activating principles of Mutual Awakening– and how you can use them to access higher dimensions of love and creativity. Module Four optimizes the Mutual Awakening practice and provides tips on where to come from as you begin the practice, and what to pay attention to during the practice, in order to ensure maximum benefit. Throughout the practice, participants change partners several times and spend 5 to 10 minutes focusing on the WE-Space or joint consciousness. Then each partner takes a turn answering the question, “What are you experiencing?” exploring the deeper side of the experience that is separate from the mind and the incessant chatter of the ego. Module Five includes exclusive access to Albere’s pre-recorded introduction to the Mutual Awakening Practice for you to share with a partner of your choosing. According to the website, “Similar to using a guided meditation for solo-practitioners, you and your partner will be guided into your shared practice. A bell will sound at the end of your timed practice, followed by another set of pre-recorded instructions from Albere that will guide you through to its completion. You are invited to listen to this module over and over, as it contains comprehensive wisdom and direct transmission that will allow your practice to deepen over time.” The Mutual Awakening practice is a unique and powerful experience that needs to be experienced to fully appreciate. As noted on the website, it erases the boundaries between yourself and the other, allowing an experience of deep connection to all of humanity and existence, while still feeling your own distinctness and individuality. For those who are ready for a spiritual workshop of this intensity, it can be a lifealtering experience. For more information and to register for the workshop, visit DiscoverMutualAwakening. com/DonnaR. See ad, page 11.

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FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

by Chris Bruno

have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage.

My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation. I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my own. I

was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father? Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered? I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered. In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children. I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together. Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made.

June 2019

calendar of events SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Upstate Food Co-Op Spring Open House – Noon-3pm. Sample seasonal treats! Browse food and gifts! Opportunity to learn about the benefits of co-op membership. Open to all; no membership required. Raffles and door prizes will be given away throughout the event. Free. Upstate Food Co-Op, 404 John Holliday Rd., Six Mile. 868-3105. UpstateFoodCoop.com. Info@UpstateFoodCoop.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 Qigong Dance – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Mon., June 17. This class teaches the basics of Qigong with freeflowing movements. Traditional Oriental practice to increase longevity, increase vitality and reduce stress. All levels are welcome. Suitable for seniors. $10. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387 -0435.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Community Acupuncture with Reiki – 4pm. Community style acupuncture is a great way to experience acupuncture for the first time, or to receive semi-regular treatments on a budget. Reiki while resting with needles, optional. Acupuncture Sliding Fee Scale $1-$50; Reiki $15. Upper Cervical Spine Center, 40 Saint Mark Rd., Taylors. Tya Eachus, RMT: 828-387-6041, Angela Mentink-Clark, LAc, Dipl, OM, ABT: 715-222 -1515. CBD Oil – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Monday, May 10. 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to get started using the power of plants to relieve pain and anxiety and boost your mood, among other benefits. This class will show you what oils are best for which conditions and how to use them. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387 -0435. Summer Essential Oils – 6:30-7:30pm. Summer is full of pests and germs. Essential oils are incredibly versatile, and can improve sleep, stress, skin & hair care. They can be used for cleaning, cooking and aromatherapy. Essential oils can positively impact almost every aspect of our well-being. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Discover Your Healing Star – 6:30pm. Insight creates change! You are the healer! Alchemy works Magic! Informal discussion of your astrology chart and healing from the 5,000-year-old Oriental Medicine perspective. Contact Marian Jones to reserve space and have chart prepared. $20. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. JonesAcupuncture.com. Jones.Marian@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 How Our Conscious and Subconscious Mind Works – 2-3pm. Understanding and using the creative partnership of the conscious and subconscious mind for better living. A Café Conversation with Rev. Marcia MacLean. 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, JUNE 8 Angel Pets Conference – 8am-5pm. Senior pet care needs, end-of-life care, grief healing. Great for pet parents and pet professionals. Eventbrite. Code: LovesPets 20% off. Renaissance Hotel (Salon A), Asheville, NC. AngelPetsConference.com. Angel Pets Expo – 10am-6pm. All things pets! Presentations. Open to public, $5 at door. See website for list of vendors and more info. Renaissance Hotel (Salons B/C), Asheville, NC. AngelPetsExpo.com. Cherokee Lady Artisans Dream Catcher Class – 10am-4pm. A class on the construction and uses of dream catchers; taught by the Cherokee Lady Artisans. Held during Greenwood’s Festival of Flowers at Emerald Farm, a working dairy farm with animals, shops and a train. $5 includes supplies. 409 Emerald Farm Rd., Greenwood. EmeraldFarm.com. Life of Honey Bees Observation Hive Event – 10am-2pm. Meet the Lakeland Bee Keepers and learn how bees enhance the festival blooms, as well as how to protect, provide, and support honey bees, humming birds, and butterflies. At Emerald Farm, a working dairy farm with animals, shops and a train. Free. 409 Emerald Farm Rd., Greenwood. EmeraldFarm.com. Garden Party–Intuitive and Healing Arts Festival – 11am-5pm. Meet creative artisans, energy healers, massage therapists, aura photography, 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.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Paint Your Stress Away – 6-7:30pm. Also Sat., June 29, 1:30-3pm. The area of the brain responsible for processing emotions also processes imagery and sensory input. We use art to activate sensory responses and generate imagery that is directly connected to emotions. Your art creation is yours to keep. Supplies included. $15. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Honoring the Father Principle – 2-3pm. Understanding the masculine archetype in life: how it works and how we can use it. A Café Conversation with Rev. Marcia MacLean. 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, JUNE 18 Community Acupuncture with Reiki – 4pm. Community style acupuncture is a great way to experience acupuncture for the first time, or to receive semi-regular treatments on a budget. Reiki while resting with needles, optional. Acupuncture Sliding Fee Scale $1-$50; Reiki $15. Upstate Specific Chiropractic, 708 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. Tya Eachus, RMT: 828-387-6041, Angela MentinkClark, LAc, Dipl, OM, ABT: 715-222-1515.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Longest Day, Brightest Day – 2-3pm. Exploring the power of light to inspire and empower us, on this longest day of the year. A Café Conversation with Rev. Marcia MacLean. 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Speed Oiling – 1-3pm. Speed Oiling is like Speed Dating, without awkward moments! At each station, learn about the oil and its uses. Make and take home your favorite combination. Ningxia and Vitality bar and personal wellness scans will be available. Free. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387 -0435.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Interfaith at Home – 2-3pm. How to keep growing spiritually and stay strong in love, when your beliefs are not always the same. A Café Conversation with Rev. Marcia MacLean. 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.

plan ahead 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 this issue. For more info, call Makiko Fliss at 609-495-4229 or visit RaykiSchool.com/retreat-home/hawaii-2019/.

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

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. 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. Learn About Safer and Healthier Products – 7-8pm. Free seminar. Learn a better, safer and less expensive way to obtain all your health and wellness items from a U.S. based manufacturer. Supplements, medicine cabinet, household, weight loss, make-up, beauty, and more. Drawing for free gift at each class. Ro Oliver, Forest Lake Dr., Simpsonville, at Clubhouse{off Hwy 14 and Woodruff Rd.}. RosHealthAndWellness.com. 735.0047.

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. Young Living Essential Oils Classes – 8pm. Are you getting the most from your essential oils? Free online class Wednesdays in June. No purchase necessary. RSVP. Call or text Michelle to reserve your space. 706-566-8006.

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. 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. Held at Open Art Studio, 14 S. Main St., downtown Greenville. Peggy Zielinski, Our Inward Journey: 386-4893. Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com.

classifieds and jobs WANTED: SPEECH LANGUAGE 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. SEEKING NATURAL HEALTH 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 this Spring. Now hiring not your average beauty professionals. Instagram @ButterflyEcoBeautyBar email MyNaturalButterfly@yahoo.com

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

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

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.

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 11.

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 7.

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

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, 17 and 36.

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 13.

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 25.

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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 23.

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

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

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatolmpounding o C ogy, topical pain creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products.

LIFE PHARMACY & WELLNESS Exp. Joe Blizzard, RPh, Ph.D. 5/31/14 406 W. Poinsett St. We compound medicines to meet patients’ unique needs for: New & Used Books, 864-879-2325 • Greer • Pediatric • VeterinarianGem• Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT Crystals, LifePharmacy.biz, • Hospice • Nutraceuticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics stones, Jewelry, MuInfo@LifePharmacy.biz …and we carry Red Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils.

sic, Incense, Candles, Tarot, Statuary, 2531 WoodruffEvent Rd., Simpsonville Intuitive Readers, Energy Workers, Space, (Five Forks Promenade) 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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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.

compounding pharmacy specializing in women’s health, CBD oil/cream treatments, nutriwww.GreenHillRx.com tionals, organic skin care, and adrenal fatigue. Clinical solutions for health challenges. See ad, page 16.

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 25.

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 21.

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.

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 29.

FOOD AND DRINK 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 5.

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 19

ROSEMARY OLIVER MakeGreenGoGreen.com/RosemaryOliver RosemaryOliver 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 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 28.

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.

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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.

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, pages 6 and 21.

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 13.

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 25.

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.

NATURE ART JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY Bring the Outside In Greenville • 828-899-2787 StudioBug7@gmail.com

Delight in the magic, healing, and mystery of nature in your own home. Commission a mural by June Ellen Bradley. Call for a consultation today.

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

Discover the amazing secrets of how the sickest people have become the healthiest.They have learned that through a specific diet, supplementation and advanced technologies health can be restored when once there was disease.

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

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

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

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

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 14.

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 28.

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 7.

YOGA SOUTHERN OM 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-329-1114 • Greenville 1116 South Main St. 864-520-8777 • Greenville SouthernOM.com

Two styles of hot yoga. Designed to stretch, tone and detoxify your body, mind and spirit. Voted 2017 Best of the Upstate. See ad, page 5.

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