March 2020 Natural Awakenings Upstate by Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

LIVING

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The Roots of Good Health Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

HEMP GETS HOT Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

COLD CRUSHERS Natural Remedies for Kids

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Contents 14 CHILDREN AND

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

15 LIVING IN

SYNCHRONICITY The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

16 THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

19 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

20 NATURE IS MY HEALER SECTION

23 HEMP GETS HOT Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

26 PAIN RELIEF FOR PETS

Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

27 PROLOTHERAPY AVAILABLE AT ALL ABOUT PETS

28 COLD-BUSTERS

Natural Remedies for Kids

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 15 inspiration 19 conscious

eating 20 plant-based health section 4

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23 green living 26 natural pet 28 healthy kids 30 calendar 31 classifieds 32 resource guide

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Children and Chiropractic Care by Auger Family Chiropractic Most people would not think of chiropractic care for their child. Their rationale being, “My kid does not have a back ache so what benefit could chiropractic possibly offer?” Well, you may be very surprised. Chiropractic is based on the physiological fact that the brain controls and regulates every function that you and your children’s bodies perform. The brain regulates everything from breathing to digestion to hormonal balance, just to name a few. The brain uses the nervous system to send information to all the different organs, which is how the brain controls and regulates them. It just so happens that approximately 90 percent of all your nerves travel through your spine. Therein lies the connection between the spine and the functioning of the body: the nervous system. The following studies indicate the usefulness of chiropractic care with children. In a study published in March 2018 in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic, a 10-year-old girl diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who had complaints of neck and back pain, head banging, insomnia and uncontrolled behaviors was examined and found to have vertebral subluxations. Following chiropractic care the child was more relaxed, her outbursts ceased, she had a calmer demeanor and her sleep improved. In this study, published in August 2018 in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic, children who were under chiropractic care from birth experienced healthy childhoods without suffering from typical childhood illnesses, and their health was reported to be better than other children of the same age. Dr. George Auger of Auger Family Chiropractic has a long history of successfully treating children of all ages. Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. Read the studies at TinyURL.com/sqnvp9w and TinyURL.com/w8tuz5k. See ad, page 4. March 2020

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ike so many people I talk to, I often feel the need of a dose of good news to counteract all the negative, dark and often violent barrage of media that is spewed out at us daily in the form of news, books, television series, and movies. Not to say there aren’t nuggets to be found if you look for them. A friend and I recently headed to the local cinema to watch the sixth film adaptation of Little Women. Although the story isn’t new, it celebrates the qualities of love, selflessness, and determination, evoked through the central character of Jo March. A couple of months ago, recuperating from foot surgery, I decided to seek out a source of encouraging and uplifting stories and happened on a site called DailyGood.org. DailyGood was created in 1998, when one college student started sharing inspiration with a half a dozen of his friends by sending them an enriching quote every day. By subscribing to the website of this all-volunteer project, I receive a free daily email, featuring that day’s story. It’s often a tale of an everyday person who rises above difficult and sometimes harrowing circumstances to become a force for good in the world. The stories are uplifting, emotional, and encouraging. DailyGood reminds us that these heroes and heroines have helped sustain life down through the ages in a multitude of ways, small, simple and profound. Quoting from the website, “DailyGood aims to shine a light on these stories and in doing so to change the nature of our conversations. If it can spread a few smiles along the way it’s purpose is served.” A recent character portrait delivered to my inbox is of Uma Preman, who, at the age of 19, entered into a marriage arranged by her mother as a way of paying off her mother’s debts, to a man 26 years older. Uma grew up in Coimbatore, a busy town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Uma’s mother had deserted the family when Uma was 8 years old and Uma was left to cook and care for herself, her father and her younger brother. Uma led a difficult and isolated life as caregiver for her husband who eventually died of tuberculosis. Although warning her she would never have rights to any of his property, she was left comfortably provided for and used that income to start The Santhi Medical Information Centre to help poor people find and get access to medical care. If you want information tailored to your particular interest, the DailyGood website has departments you can click on, such as Generosity, Everyday Heroes, Nature, Work, Science and Tech, Mind & Body, and Business. In addition to stories, there are videos, poems, and Ted Talks. DailyGood leverages the internet to promote positive and uplifting news around the world to more than 100,000 subscribers through the daily and weekly newsletters. Readers receive a news story, an inspiring quote, and a suggested action that each person can take to make a difference in their own lives and the world around them. I find DailyGood to be a gift that keeps giving. Peace and Blessings,

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Advanced CBD Clinic and Dispensary Holds Customer Appreciation Day

dvanced CBD Clinic and Dispensary, in Anderson, will be celebrating their one-year anniversary by having a special One Year Anniversary/Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their store. They will have free BBQ sliders and tasty treats while supplies last. The store will also be having special discounts and drawings including 10 percent off every order (cannot be combined with other discounts) and a gift certificate for $10 off your next purchase when the purchase is at least $75. Co-owner Dawn Pirkle says, “We are so excited and thankful to be celebrating our one-year anniversary. We couldn’t be more appreciative of the support we have received this past year from our customers.” Advanced CBD Clinic and Dispensary is a family-owned business and proud to offer quality products from the top national and regional brands. Advanced CBD is located at 1662 E. Greenville St., Ste. A, Anderson. For more information call 864-844-9898 or stop by the store for more details. Visit their website at AdvancedCBDsc.com or Facebook.com/AdvancedCBDsc. See ad, page 21.

Angel Pets Expo Focuses on Holistic Pet Care

he Angel Pets Expo 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WNC AG Center Expo Building in Fletcher, North Carolina, just north of Hendersonville. The focus of the expo is on holistic pet care; the theme of the expo is “Supporting Pets. Enhancing lives.” The expo will include resources, services and products which support and honor our pets and ourselves as pet parents. Attendees will learn about pet care products and service, and have the opportunity to network with a pet-loving community. The expo is also proudly inclusive of all stages of pet life including young life, adult life, senior pet care, end-of-life care and pet loss grief support. The Angel Pets Expo is comprehensive of “All things Pets.” There will be over 70 vendors including pet artists, pet insurance specialists, animal trainers, animal communicators, non-profit groups, pet sitters, pet groomers and an Ask the Vet booth. Other products and services offered are veterinary care, animal acupuncture and chiropractic, pet food/treats, canine rehabilitation, animal reiki and energy work, pet portraits, pet memorial items, pet jewelry and clothing, and animal blessings. Tickets are $7 in advance through Eventbrite and $10 at the door. The event is pet friendly and family friendly. There will be door prizes as well as music. Food will be available for purchase by Deli Volv. WNC AG Center Expo Building is located at 761 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher, NC. To learn more about the expo or to purchase tickets, visit AngelPetsExpo.com. Those interested in being a vendor or volunteer may call 828-450-4424 or email Leigh@BrightStarStudio.net.

Milky Way Farm Sells Only A2 Pastured Raw Milk

ilky Way Farm now sells all A2, pastured raw milk from Jersey cows. While most Jersey cows inherently provide A2 milk, some Jersey cows have tested as A1/A2. Through testing of every cow, Milky Way Farm now assures that all of its milk is 100 percent all A2 raw milk, which has been associated with easier digestion and absorption than typical A1/ A2 milk (which primarily comes from Holstein dairy cows). Recently, A1 versus A2 milk has been in the news due to possible association of A1/A2 milk with gastrointestinal issues and certain diseases. All milk consists of two proteins: beta casein and whey. When digested, A1/A2 milk produces a peptide called beta-casomorphin-7 (BCM-7). A2 milk (primarily sourced from old-fashioned cow breeds like Jersey and Guernsey) does not produce the BCM-7 mutation. Research studies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have linked BCM-7 with digestive discomfort and bloating, as well as slower cognitive function as the peptide acts like an opiate in the bloodstream. This same study found that a select group of participants, some of whom were lactoseintolerant, reported A2 milk was easier to tolerate than A1/A2 milk. Other NIH studies have suggested BCM-7 may increase the risk of Type 1 diabetes and heart disease, as well as SIDS and autism. While research on A1/A2 and A2 milk is ongoing and diverse, Milky Way Farm has decided to sell only all A2 milk. By DNA-testing every cow on its dairy farm, Milky Way Farm can assure that its milk is 100 percent all A2. For retail locations, visit SCMilkyWayFarm. com and look for Where To Buy. For print readers: To view NIH articles, visit https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/, and enter article ID into search field: 27039383, 11425301, 12948848 and 12608733. See ad, page 24. March 2020

Rota Psychic and Healing Arts Expo HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY PLANET

2020 EDITORIAL CALENDAR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

JAN

Age-Defying Habits Plus: Healthy Immune System

FEB

Cardiovascular Health Plus: Regenerative Medicine

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE

MAR

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet Plus: CBD

APR

Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies Plus: Healthy Home

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WELLNESS ISSUE

MAY

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection

JUN

Inspired Lifestyle Travel Plus: Brain Health

he Rota Psychic and Healing Arts Expo will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, at the Blue Ridge College Conference Hall in Flat Rock, NC. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. With over 70 vendors, the expo is a friendly platform for a variety of practitioners, spiritual organizations, and vendors to share their arts and talents. Eclectic vendors will offer gifts, books, healing tools, crystals, jewelry, art, and more. There will be 40 professional intuitive and psychic readers along with many different types of energy healers offering their services for the same low price of $20 per session. Both days, free lectures and seminars on a variety of topics are included with the daily admission fee of $9. In addition, there will be great food for purchase, free raffles and free parking. The Rota Psychic and Healing Arts Expo is focused on creating community, happiness, and education in order to create a more positive future. The combined energy of all creates a container for healing, spiritual expansion, awareness, and inner guidance. All of the practitioners and vendors are of the highest caliber and curated with the intention of creating an atmosphere of lightness and respite from the stresses of today. Blue Ridge College Conference Hall is located at 49 East Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC. For tickets and more information, visit RotaPsychicExpo.com or email TheRotaPsychicExpo@ gmail.com. See ad, page 9.

THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE

JUL

Beyond Factory Farming Plus: Gut Health

AUG

Biological Dentistry Plus: Environmental Education

SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

SEP

Emotional Well-Being Plus: Adaptive Yoga

OCT

Stress Management Plus: Joint Health

THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE

NOV

Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care

DEC

Creating Community & Connection Plus: Spending Locally

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The Quirky Lotus Holds Spring Gathering, March Classes

he Quirky Lotus Spiritual Gift Shop and Herbal Apothecary, in Spartanburg, will hold a Spring Gathering on Saturday, March 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a free event where like-minded people can come together. It is a potluck event so guests should bring a snack to share. A variety of classes will also be held in March at their shop including Tarot & Oracle Basics on Saturday, March 7 from 2 to 4 p.m., Handcrafted Brooms on Saturday, March 14 from 12 to 3 p.m., Magical Gardening on Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Honoring Your Yoni on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 3 pm. The cost and descriptions of the classes are listed on their website. The Quirky Lotus is a special retail space, bringing people in the community together to elevate consciousness and help them achieve personal and spiritual growth. The store is a place filled with the energy of healing and connection. From spiritual readings to mediumships, they offer a variety of techniques and practices to help people on any spiritual path to heal and connect wherever they are on their journey. Their energetic healing sessions are by appointment. The Quirky Lotus is located at 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-699-9955. Visit LotusLoveOnline. com for a complete listing of their classes. Also find them at Facebook.com/thequirkylotus. See ad, page 20.

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Wellness By Design Holds Open House

ellness By Design will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public, and guests may drop by any time during those hours. Join Dr. Connie Carver at their Open House and learn about the services Wellness By Design offers. There will be food, door prizes, goody bags and more. Wellness By Design is a holistic medical clinic that specializes in partnering with clients to help them achieve optimal health. Dr. Carver is a 35-year board-certified M.D., international speaker, best-selling author, mentor and lifestyle architect. Her book, Wellness By Design, achieved great success and was on the New York Times Best-Seller list. There is free parking onsite as well as extra parking behind the building.

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MAY

Autoimmune Breakthroughs

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JUNE

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Natural Awakenings Looking for Cover Artists

reative individuals that would like to see their work featured on the cover of a nationally distributed magazine now have an exceptional opportunity. Natural Awakenings is extending a call for cover art and accepting submissions online via a dedicated webpage. Now in its 26th year, the franchised, monthly, healthy living publication that’s available in more than 70 U.S. markets is known for eye-catching covers that feature original works by artists from around the world. “This is is an exciting opportunity for artists to be featured on one of our covers and reach a huge new audience because our monthly readership exceeds 2.5 million,” says founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman. Selected artists that grant permission to have their work appear on a cover are featured in a one-third page, professionally written “Cover Artist” bio-style piece that describes the artist and includes their contact information. Natural Awakenings covers reflect monthly editorial themes and a variety of selections are distributed to all franchise publishers so they can choose which they want to use. “Our covers are creative and help convey our mission of mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Art that is inspiring, uplifting and occasionally whimsical can unlock our imagination and nurture our spirit.” For more information, including a list of monthly themes, submission terms and format requirements, visit NaturalAwakenings.com/CoverArt.

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Seven years without a cold?

had colds going round and round, but not me.” Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 a way to kill viruses and in years.” years since. bacteria. Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after. Soon hundreds get in your nose. Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams of people had Viruses multiply confirming the discovery. He placed tried it and given fast. If you don’t millions of disease germs on copper. feedback. Nearly stop them early, “They started to die literally as soon as 100% said the they spread and copper stops colds if they touched the surface,” he said. cause misery. People have even used copper on used within 3 hours In hundreds cold sores and say it can completely after the first sign. of studies, EPA prevent outbreaks. Even up to 2 New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university The handle is days, if they still researchers have confirmed that viruses curved and finely get the cold it is milder than usual and and bacteria die almost instantly when textured to improve they feel better. touched by copper. contact. It kills germs Users wrote things like, “It stopped That’s why ancient Greeks and picked up on fingers my cold right away,” and “Is it Egyptians used copper to purify water and hands to protect supposed to work that fast?” and heal wounds. They didn’t know you and your family. “What a wonderful thing,” wrote about microbes, but now we do. Copper even kills Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper quickly kills deadly germs that Scientists say the high conductance colds for me!” cold viruses. of copper disrupts the electrical balance have become resistant Pat McAllister, 70, received one in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in for Christmas and called it “one of the to antibiotics. If you are near sick seconds. best presents ever. This little jewel really people, a moment of handling it may Tests by the EPA (Environmental keep serious infection away. It may even works.” Protection Agency) show germs die save a life. Now thousands of users have simply fast on copper. So some hospitals tried The EPA says copper still works stopped getting colds. copper for touch surfaces like faucets even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of People often use CopperZap and doorknobs. This cut the spread of preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci different disease germs so it can prevent MRSA and other illnesses by over half, serious or even fatal illness. used to get colds after crowded flights. and saved lives. CopperZap is made in America of Though skeptical, she tried it several The strong scientific evidence gave pure copper. It has a 90-day full money times a day on travel days for 2 months. inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When back guarantee. It is $69.95. “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she he felt a cold about to start he fashioned Get $10 off each CopperZap with exclaimed. a smooth copper probe and rubbed it code NATA18. Businesswoman Rosaleen says when Go to www.CopperZap.com or call gently in his nose for 60 seconds. people are sick around her she uses “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold CopperZap morning and night. “It saved toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever. never got going.” It worked again every me last holidays,” she said. “The kids ADVERTORIAL

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory. 12

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Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent. Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition. In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention. Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

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Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health Fresh evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links type B ultraviolet (UVB) exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. University of British Columbia researchers divided 21 healthy young women into two groups: Nine took vitamin D supplements during Vancouver’s long, dark winter, and 12 didn’t. After three months, only the non-supplement-takers tested as being deficient in vitamin D. Both groups were exposed to three, one-minute, fullbody UVB light sessions; within a week, vitamin D levels increased 10 percent on average and the gut microbiota diversity of the low-D group rose to match that of the sufficient-D group. Along with other probiotic bacteria, Lachnospiraceae species, typically low in the guts of people with inflammatory diseases, increased with the UVB exposure.

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Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep Women that toss and turn at night might sleep better if they pass up sugary treats for fruit, suggests a new study from Columbia University. Examining records of nearly 50,000 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found those that consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—were more likely to develop insomnia. Women with a diet that included higher amounts of vegetables, fiber and whole fruit (not juice) were less likely to have trouble sleeping. “When blood sugar is raised quickly, your body reacts by releasing insulin, and the resulting drop in blood sugar can lead to the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can interfere with sleep,” explains senior author James Gangwisch, Ph.D.

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Try Vitamins and Garlic to Lower Gastric Cancer Risk In a rural region of China where gastric cancer is common, researchers found in a two-decade study that two approaches—antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements— protected against it. Both methods, as well as a garlic supplement, significantly reduced death rates from the cancer. Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute researchers enrolled 3,365 residents ages 35 to 64 from 13 villages with symptoms of H. pylori, a gut bacteria linked to increased risk of ulcers and cancer. Two weeks of conventional antibiotics treatment reduced the risk of gastric cancer over a 22-year period, and twice-daily supplements of 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 100 international units of vitamin E and 37.5 micrograms of selenium taken for seven years also reduced gastric cancer incidence. Garlic in the form of 400 mg aged garlic extract and one mg of steam-distilled garlic oil was given to a third group for seven years. All three treatments significantly slashed the gastric cancer fatality rate. March 2020

global briefs

Instant Home

ICON, an Austinbased startup, built the first permitted 3D-printed house in the U.S. in its hometown in 2018. Since then, the company has built a small neighborhood in Mexico and launched its Vulcan II printer, which can produce houses measuring up to 2,000 square feet. San Francisco-based Apis Cor is another company in the 3D-printing space: It has just completed a two-story, 6,900-square-foot building in Dubai and it plans to build a demonstration house in Santa Barbara, California, this year. Another tech startup, Haus.me, has opened an assembly plant in Reno, where it plans to ship its first off-the-grid models to buyers in Nevada, California and Arizona. In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods.

Soothing Scents

Smells of Nature Lower Physiological Stress In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park scene than when they smelled diesel or tar in an urban setting. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences hypothesized that natural environments would reduce stress faster than a non-natural one. After administering the small shock to induce stress, they tracked how quickly participants’ skin conductance levels rose and fell in each of the three environments. The pleasant natural scents were the strongest predictor of reduced stress, both during the initial shock response and in recovery, suggesting that odor might have a much more profound effect on reducing stress than sights and sounds. As study coauthor Johan Lundström, a neuropsychologist at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, theorized smell is wired to bypass the thalamus, the brain’s switchboard, to go directly to the hypothalamus and olfactory cortex, creating a more immediate response than visual or auditory stimuli. 14

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The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

by Meg Lundstrom

hen we have an inner need that converges with an outside event, it is a meaningful coincidence known as synchronicity, and it happens to us all. It can be simple, like a playful sprite: recurring numbers or dates, all the lights turning green as we race to meet an appointment or a call from a faraway friend just when we want to talk to them. Or it can be profound: a chance meeting with an employer looking for exactly our skills, unexpected money appearing when we’re in a pinch, a timely rescue or our

grandmother’s favorite, obscure song coming on the radio or app just as we’re feeling teary-eyed on the anniversary of her death. Whether they are lighthearted or life-changing, synchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. They open us to mystery and delight. They give us a sense of being taken care of. They nudge us to grow in scary, but life-affirming directions. They awaken a sense of awe, which studies have shown to be the emotion most likely to make us reach out generously to oth-

ers—and that evokes even more synchronicity. And they can make daily life a lark. By its very nature, we can’t create synchronicity, but we can live life in a way that encourages it to show up. The more engaged we are spiritually—whether that means prayer, meditation, walking in nature or loving others deeply—the more likely synchronicity is. Being open, selfhonest, courageous, engaged, grateful and fully present summons it, which is where therapy, yoga and bodywork can be useful. But we don’t have to be saintly or enlightened; synchronicity is there for us all. It is simply the way the Universe works. The first step is to notice synchronicity when it occurs, and honor it. As with humans, when we give it our attention and say thank you, it makes it more likely to show up in our life again. At some point as our trust builds, synchronicity becomes simply the way our life works. Things show up as we need them and we are in the right place at the right time. Even when occurrences seemingly go awry, we glimpse an underlying order that gives us strength and purpose. Life becomes a steady stream of meaningfulness and inner and outer exploration. We find ourselves living in flow, attuned to life’s deepest currents and awash in deep gratitude. Meg Lundstrom is the co-author with Charlene Belitz of The Power of Flow: Practical Ways to Transform Your Life with Meaningful Coincidence. Connect at FlowPower.com.

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It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life.

THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet W

hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap. Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas 16

by April Thompson City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.” While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods. Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says

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April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.” A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs. Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse

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diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.” Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely. “I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show. I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb. Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts. “This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray. “For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can

Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. ~April Murray help lower blood sugar and insulin levels. Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

Plant-Based Nutrition Made Easy

While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium. “‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you

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avigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms. Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion. Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods. Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products. Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams. Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince. March 2020

are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray. “I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman. “If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or veganfriendly guacamole and salsa. For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat

I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. ~Marly McMillen-Beelman whatever they want,” says Webb. “Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

Plant Prep Made Easy

Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says. Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs

because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.” Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says. Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash. Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says. April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

Tips to Stay on the Plant Track

any new regimens begin with gusto, only to be abandoned because old diets die hard. Here are some expert tips for eating well over the long haul. “Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook. To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds. When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One

of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor. Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.” “Sustainable change doesn’t happen overnight. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. “Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying

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to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network. “We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plantbased diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours checking food labels. We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook. If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.”

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Meatless Makeover A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

by April Thompson

hen contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods. “Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.” The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.” McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says. Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a substitute for the classic beef Wellington. “We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped

in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic. Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore. Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese. Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter. Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory. “I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins. “Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.” Connect with Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com. Visit UpstateNA.com and click the Conscious Eating tab to read the recipes at the end of this article. March 2020

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HEMP GETS HOT Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

by Julie Peterson

crop that was illegal in Right now, it’s inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, U.S. soil for more than the Wild West Rodale’s hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold. half a century is now of agriculture. reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC ~Dustin Enge Better Products cousin to marijuana, has created All parts of the hemp plant high hopes among farmers, agricultural reare useful in multiple ways, and hemp searchers, manufacturers and consumers. By has applications in textiles, construction, 2019, America had become the world’s third- bioremediation, technology, nutrition and largest producer, behind Canada and China, health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The where it’s been cultivated for 8,500 years. seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty “It’s the fastest-growing ag industry acids and vitamins. They can be eaten, that we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is hemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, used for cooking or in body care products. in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s The stems undergo decortication to

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separate the long outer fibers (bast) from the It’s the fastest growing infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion. short inner fibers (hurd). Hemp hurd makes ag industry that we’ve Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, extremely durable hempcrete for construction, needs no pesticides and isn’t picky about soil, ever seen. absorbent and dust-free animal bedding or pelwater or latitude. By comparison, cotton is lets for heating stoves. An exponential rise in the water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the ~Tara Valentine use of hemp is expected because it can replace world’s pesticides. products made from paper, wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels. “Hemp fiber is going to dominate the market once we get Income for Farmers to the full manufacturing potential,” says Erica Stark, executive Used in crop rotation, hemp’s soil-enhancing qualities can director of the National Hemp Association, in Washington, D.C. increase profits on subsequent crops. While cover crops don’t The first introductions consumers can expect include hemp usually have return value, hemp provides additional revenue paper products, such as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradable streams. But the revenue isn’t quite there yet, because the supply hemp bioplastics like cutlery and cups. Construction materials chain isn’t complete. Seed supply, farm equipment, education, and other products are expected to quickly follow. processing facilities and manufacturers are all links that are developing simultaneously. “Fiber processing facilities will be Environmentally Friendly available soon. Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporatThe Institute of Papermaking and Printing, at the Technical Uniing hemp,” says Stark. versity of Lodz, Poland, did a 2015 study comparing making paper The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers. Neither are from wood to making it from hemp. Among the findings: hemp warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster takes four months to grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up acre of hemp can produce four or more times as much paper as an and combusts. acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t need toxic bleaching and can be Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, recycled twice as many times. Other studies concur. Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but acres of hemp. “I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for it’s a minor job on hemp’s profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be farmers. Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone is a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torchbecause construction products made out of hemp will continue to ing the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark. when he knows it will sell. Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers. “We plant takes root in the modern world. have to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing organic matter,” says Valentine. Hemp does this with a massive Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Cosmo does so well on the leash. He would thrive with a pet parent who likes being outdoors. He loves climbing around on the rocks at Hartwell Dam, is very curious about the lake, and has a great time sniffing around. He understands ‘come’ and ‘come here’ and returns to you immediately. He’s such a gentle and sweet boy. Cosmo also may be the quietest dog I’ve ever encountered. His future forever home is going to be so lucky to have such a loving dog. Shirley is a gem on a leash—she much prefers to walk alongside her friend. Shirley loves long walks, but her turn to shine is when it comes to cuddling and belly rubs. Shirley is very sweet and affectionate. She loves giving hugs, and snuggling together. You can look into her eyes and see how much love she has to give. Her pet parents are going to be so loved by this incredibly kind and loving girl. 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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Anderson County PAWS is an openintake 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.

Pain Relief for Pets Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

by Julie Peterson

rian Engler, vasive, involving the Prolotherapy offers an of Drexel Hill, injection of a sugar effective alternative to Pennsylvania, solution directly into surgery in a significant the affected area. The was asked to provide hospice care for a senior number of partial ligament body’s inflammation Akita. Tadao was tears or persistent joint response kicks in, reunderweight, weak, sulting in regrowth of pain issues. arthritic and had been new fibers in ligaments ~Judith M. Shoemaker severely neglected. He and tendons. needed a place to live Prolotherapy has out his remaining days in comfort. Even been around a long time. It was used to though Tadao was unstable with severely treat lame animals around 1350 B.C. Back limited mobility, Engler believed that the old then, a hot poker was used to induce the dog had more than a little life left in him. inflammation response. In the 1930s, injec Engler’s veterinarian tried prolotion of an irritant solution at the site of the therapy injection treatments for Tadao’s injury became the new method, and has joint pain and he soon became more since been shown in scientific studies to comfortable and gradually more active. “By facilitate the repair and regrowth of conthe time we completed the treatments, he nective tissue, ligaments, tendons, cartilage was able to get up and down with ease and and other joint-stabilizing structures. started cruising around the kitchen looking Modern prolotherapy has remained for snacks on the counter,” says Engler. basically the same for the last 80 years, Prolotherapy, short for proliferative although the injected irritant solution is therapy, isn’t just for dogs. Any animal modified according to the veterinarian, with a joint can receive the regenerative the type of animal and the injury. Every injection therapy, which relieves pain by vet uses a slightly different prolotherapy strengthening ligaments and tendons “cocktail”, which typically includes 50 supporting the joint. It’s minimally inpercent dextrose and possibly several other

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By the time we completed the treatments, he was able to get up and down with ease and started cruising around the kitchen looking for snacks on the counter. ~Brian Engler ingredients the practitioner finds useful, such as saline, vitamin B12, lidocaine and homeopathic combinations. Some vets also offer platelet-rich plasma or stem cells in the injection mixture. “Prolotherapy offers an effective alternative to surgery in a significant number of partial ligament tears or persistent joint pain issues,” says Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, owner of Always Helpful Veterinary Services, in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. “It’s quite inexpensive and the success rate is very good. Many animals respond after just a few treatments.” Shoemaker typically does prolotherapy treatments in threeto five-week intervals until the joint heals. She also looks to correct the underlying issues of the problem. “Joints don’t get torn up with normal movement,” she says. Animals may have joint issues from falling, but other causes include overweight, long toenails or chiropractic issues. Prolotherapy stabilizes joints after an injury and achieves pain-free motion, but it’s only successful if the cause of the injury is remedied. “Prolotherapy is a very important tool in integrative veterinary care, but it’s not a panacea, and it’s never a stand-alone treatment,” says Christin Finn, DVM, owner of the Canine Rehabilitation & Integrative Veterinary Center, in Kingston, Washington. “It’s part of a combination of integrative treatments based on what is best for your pet.” The right balance of treatments to help an animal feel comfortable could include laser therapy, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, physical therapy, custom braces, prolotherapy or rest. Using prolotherapy in conjunction with other posturecorrecting and integrative therapies is a win for pets and their owners. Surgery is fraught with complications and expensive. When prolotherapy is used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, animals can recover from injuries that may have been debilitating or even fatal. Ivey Sumrell’s Irish sport horse recovered from a severe injury. At 8 years old, Johnny was bitten on the neck by a stallion. “His neck became unstable and he had severe problems walking,” says Sumrell, of Tryon, North Carolina. “Ultrasoundguided prolotherapy was done three times to all of his neck joints.” Johnny was able to be ridden and lived to be 22. And Tadao, the dog that was expected to die in hospice care a year ago, is enjoying life. He’s now well-nourished and loved, and painlessly goes for walks and plays at the park. “Tadao is the poster child for what prolotherapy can do,” says Engler. Julie Peterson writes about health and environmental issues. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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ll About Pets is a holistic veterinary practice operating in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Owner Dr. Jeanne Fowler offers an integration of conventional and holistic services that include diet and nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation and prolotherapy. On her website, Dr. Fowler states: “Normally tendons and ligaments go through a repair and healing process, which takes four to six weeks. When the injury doesn’t heal, but becomes chronic, antiinflammatory drugs may actually slow or stop the process. When rest and pain medication fail, it is usually because they don’t address the underlying problem.” She adds, “Acupuncture, orthopedic manipulation, massage therapy and physical therapy are often very effective in treating such cases. For chronic cases that do not respond, prolotherapy is a wonderful choice. It is helpful in dealing with chronic arthritis, back injuries, stifle injuries, overuse injuries, athletic injuries, or trauma that has never healed. It stabilizes chronically weak and unstable joints caused by an injury to the supporting ligaments.” She also notes that prolotherapy has existed for over sixty years and that about 85 percent of patients have had good to excellent results that are long lasting. “Patients are able to drastically reduce or eliminate pain medication with its attendant side effects, or avoid expensive or risky surgical repairs. George Hackett, MD, a prolotherapy pioneer, proved that strengthening connective tissue relieves soft tissue pain in a research study in the respected medical journal Lancet.” In an additional note, she reminds owners that pets must be off of NSAID drugs for seven days before this procedure may be done, and to confer with Dr. Fowler about your pet’s medications ahead of time. All About Pets is located at 409 Old Buncombe Rd., Travelers Rest. For more information on services, visit HolisticVetSC. com or call 864-834-7334. See ad, page 23. March 2020

COLD-BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids by Ronica O’Hara

arch brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny

because seasonal allergens inflame nostrils, making it easier for cold viruses to have their way. Although many worried parents reach for cold and cough medicines, antihistamines or even antibiotics, there is little evidence that these ease symptoms or hasten recovery, and they may even cause harm, according to reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP suggests some natural approaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs. A metastudy published in American Family Physician in 2012 found that treatment with buckwheat honey, Umcka ColdCare, nasal saline irrigation, a vapor rub or zinc sulfate “may decrease cold symptoms in children.” Here are those and some other natural strategies:

Hydration to flush out germs: “If your child doesn’t like

noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold

drinking water, add a spritz of lemon, ginger, crushed berries or fruit juice to give it some flavor,” advises Heather Tynan, ND, of Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. A child can also drink coconut water or suck on frozen berries or popsicles.

Honey for sleeplessness and coughs: Honey can kill

both viruses and bacteria, and in a Pennsylvania State University study, a bedtime teaspoon of buckwheat honey beat out dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant used in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, in helping kids sleep better and cough less. (But don’t give honey to a kid under age 1 because of the risk of botulism.)

Chest rub to ease congestion: A chest rub can help clear a

child’s congestion, but choose natural ingredients like aloe, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary; that’s a safer bet than the standard mentholated products which can cause breathing problems in toddlers. Natural alternatives are sold at health food stores, and a do-it-yourself version can be made simply by mixing together one cup of coconut oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil.

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Essential oils to fight infection: A combination of

five essential oils—clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary, commonly known as four thieves—has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, says Tynan. “Diffuse it in your child’s room, or dilute well (about one to two drops per five milliliters of carrier oil) and apply under their nose, behind their ears and on the back of their neck, on their chest and on the soles of their feet.”

Saltwater gargle for a sore throat: As soon as anyone

in her family shows signs of getting sick, they begin gargling with salt water, says Tangela Walker-Craft, a mother and former teacher in Lakeland, Florida. “Saltwater loosens mucus and flushes bacteria out of the throat. It will also help to reduce swelling,” she says.

Elderberry or Umcka to ease symptoms: A recent meta-analysis in Complementary

Therapies in Medicine concluded that elderberry syrup (in stores as Sambucol) reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. “The syrup is sweet and delicious, so typically very easy to get children to take,” says naturopathic doctor Kiera Smialek, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Umcka ColdCare, based on the South African geranium, halved cold symptoms in five days compared to a placebo in a University of Chicago study.

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Zinc sulfate to shorten a cold: If taken within the first

24 hours of symptoms, zinc sulfate tablets or syrup can reduce colds by a day or more, studies suggest.

Warming socks to boost immunity: This odd-sounding

strategy “increases circulation, decreases chest congestion and increases the activity of the immune system,” says Smialek. Soak a pair of cotton socks in ice cold water. Wring them out and place them on the child’s feet. Cover them with thick dry socks, ideally wool. Keep them on overnight. In the

morning, the wet, cotton socks will be dry. “Remember, the best remedies for cold and flu are rest and time,” says Tynan. In the meantime, though, steps like these “can help you kick it much faster and reduce some symptoms while you’re doing so.” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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calendar of events SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Soul Food 1: Happy New Thought Day – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Theme: Celebrating our spiritual and religious freedom. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit CSLGreenville. org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 An Evening of Song – 7:30-9pm. Danielle Knox, Vocals & Jon Grier, piano (CMM’s 1834 Nunns & Clark square piano). The 1st half of program features songs of Jon’s that deal with such contemporary issues as gun violence, the environment, and the post-truth era. The 2nd half features new arrangements of classic songs by Stephen Foster, offering insights into Foster’s thoughts on love, poverty, the Civil War, and beer. $15/person; $5/ students. Carolina Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St. (at Heritage Green), Greenville. Call 864-5208807 to reserve tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Balanced Bones Exercise Workshop – 10am. Strengthen your bones with safe, effective, weightbearing exercise. Improve balance with real-life functional balance skills. Take away easy-toremember moves you can do at home. Have fun! $20. Held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Road, Greer. Joan Craig at 561-5925. joan@ choosejoyfulhealth.com. Tarot & Oracle Basics – 2-4pm. Tarot and Oracle cards are not difficult to learn, but there’s always more that can be learned. They’re a great tool in your spiritual toolbag and overall individual growth! $20. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. Facebook: @thequirkylotus. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com. INSIGHTS Festival – 9:45am. and Sunday, 3/8, 10: 45am. Celebrating Holistic Healing & the Intuitive Arts. Enjoy healers, vendors, readers & 15 lectures on health, wellness & enlightenment. Follow us on Social Media for giveaways. Featured guest Bo Batuwangala will offer Crystal Healing Sound Healing Immersion Experience from 6-7pm using her crystal singing bowls. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Held at D&D Events, 3555 Rutherford Rd., Taylors. insightsfestival.com. celebrate@insightsfestival.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Soul Food 2: Honoring the Divine Feminine – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Daylight Savings Time Begins. Spring Forward! Theme: Celebrating the creative power in us all. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997. Access Consciousness Bars Workshop with Bettye Dorn – 10am-6pm. Become a certified Access Bars practitioner! Running bars is like hitting the delete button on your computer. Thoughts, feelings, and emotions that keep you stuck, repeating the same patterns, are released. Learn how today! $350 Investment; $175 repeat students. Crystal Visions, 5426 Highway 25 (Asheville Hwy), Hendersonville, NC. (I-26/Exit 44). 828-606-0115. eytteb@gmail.com.

Free Meditation in Greer – 11:15am. First 20-30 minutes will include guided meditation and instruction. Second half hour will be silent meditation practice. If it is your first time at MEL-O-YOGA, please come 10 minutes early to fill out new student form. Free. MEL-O-YOGA, 803 Poinsett St., Greer. Joan Craig at 561-5925.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Spa for Spays – 5:30-8:30pm. Annual unique fundraising event to continue mission to spay/neuter animals in need in Upstate South Carolina. Offering spa services, scrumptious food and drink, great silent auction and always fun Unique Boutique. If you would like to be a sponsor, give a silent auction donation, offer spa services, or volunteer, contact Susan Bufano at news@speakforanimals.com. Presented by United Community Bank. Visit Eventbrite.com for tickets. Zen, 924 S Main St., Greenville.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Handcrafted Brooms – noon-3pm. Admit it, brooms are magical and mysterious! Whether you want to play Quidditch or enjoy the folklore, join us to learn how to handcraft your very own broom! $50 (brooms included). The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. Facebook: @ thequirkylotus. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Soul Food 3: Spring Cleaning for the Soul – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Theme: Making Room for the Good. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Magical Gardening – 2-4pm. Gardening may be the most magical part of your life. Come learn plan, create and grow your own magical herb garden and how to harvest your and implement herbs in your everyday life. $20. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. Facebook: @thequirkylotus. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Soul Food 4: Here Comes the Sun – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Theme: Celebrating the dawn of a new season. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Meals on Wheels Connector Run – 8-10am. Registration/Packet Pick Up available Fri., noon to 6pm, and Sat., 7-7:45 am. Race Day Schedule: 7:50amWelcome/Race Reminders; 8am-One Mile March for Meals Walk/Run Start; 8:20am-10K Start; 8:30am-5K Start. Awards follow the conclusion of races. $25-$35. All proceeds go towards providing daily, hot meals for elderly and homebound of Anderson County. Registration/packet pick-up and all races begin and end at Grady’s Great Outdoors, 3440 Clemson Blvd., Anderson. For more information please contact Josh Overstreet at 225-6800 or email development@acmow.org.

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Honoring Your Yoni – 1-3pm. Yoni is SanSkrit for sacred space. In this class we will guide you in honoring your own feminine power within your sacred yoni. *please note, this is a women only class* $20. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. Facebook: @ thequirkylotus. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com. Spring Gathering – 4-6pm. Come join us in gathering with our fellow friends in the community! This is a free event where like minded people come together to laugh and bond. This is a potluck type event so bring a snack to share! Free. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. Facebook: @ thequirkylotus. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Soul Food 5: Soul Fuel – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Theme: Living with passion and purpose. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit CSLGreenville. org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997.

plan ahead mark your calendar SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Rota Psychic Expo Weekend – and Sunday April 19. 10am-6pm. . Produced by Julie King. 70 vendors, including a variety of practitioners, spiritual organizations, and those providing tools for sale, all to assist and enlighten attendees and help them thrive during these stressful times. Admission includes free lectures and seminars as well as a raffle. All psychic/intuitive readers and healers are $20 per session, thus enabling patrons to sample the talents of several practitioners. Eclectic vendors offer gifts, books, healing tools, crystals, jewelry, art, music, and much more. Come play with us and uplift your spirits. Online: $6/day; At door: $9/day; Children under 12 free. Blue Ridge Community College, Conference Hall, 49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC. 831-601-9005. RotaPsychicExpo. com. theRotaPsychicExpo@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Angel Pets Expo 2020 – 10am-4pm. “Supporting Pets. Enhancing lives~All things Pets!” Focus on holistic pet care. 70+ vendors. Pet products and services. Presentations. Artists. Food. Music, Animal Blessing & more! Pet friendly! Family friendly! Call for Vendors and Volunteers! $7 in advance at Eventbrite; $10/door. WNC AG Center ~ Expo Building, 761 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher, NC. Contact L. Leigh Love at 828-450-4424. AngelPetsExpo. com. Leigh@BrightStarStudio.net.

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. Natural Connections – Restorative Nature Ramblings help you and family/friends discover deep mindful connections. Explore local plant powers and experience yourselves as an integral part of the magnificent dynamic living entity we call ‘nature’. Adventure and stillness combine to connect in a way that is fulfilling and rejuvenating. For more information, or to book an event, call June Ellen Bradley at 828.899.2787.

monday Complimentary Posture Assessments – 10am-5:30pm. Get a “reality check” on your posture with yoga therapist Joan Craig. You will see your posture in photos overlaid with a “digital plumb-line,” and learn the top priorities to improve your posture with mindful exercise. Free. Choose Joyful Health. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. Joan Craig: 5615925. Joan@ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Gentle Yoga – 11am. Great for beginners, seniors and anyone looking for a slow, gentle approach to movement on the mat. Chair friendly class. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. 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. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. A breath-inspired flow that incorporates sun salutations, balance and core strengthening. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt. yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. 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 Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. Improving mindfulness of staying in the moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This program is designed for people who have completed cancer treatment but can benefit anyone with past or present medical issues. Free. Cancer Association of Anderson. Event held at Life Choice, 100 Healthy Way, #1100, Anderson. To register: 222-3500. Plant Friends Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Second Tuesdays from Oct -May. Plant friends celebrates our connection with nature and how to work with plants, gardening tips, resources and joining together in celebration of plant medicine. Bring a mug. A tea will be served of “the plant of the month”. $15.00 per class or $60.00 membership for all 8 classes. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville, or location to be listed on the wholehealthnation.com plant friends section. J E Bradley: 828-899-2787. Aerial Yoga – 7:30pm. This all-level yoga class with support from the aerial swing can strengthen, increase flexibility and balance. Explore inversions in a safe, fun way! Pre-registration recommended. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

wednesday Yin Yoga – 9:30am. This mostly non-standing yoga practice focuses on joint health and mobility. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Aerial Yoga – 11:15am. See Tue, 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. 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): 346-3058. Meetup.com/ Upstate-Spiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org. Gentle Yoga – 4:30pm. See Mon., 11am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. See Mon., 6pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Gong Bath – 7:30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. An immersion into the healing sounds and vibrations of the gong. Dress comfortably for this deep relaxation experience. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www. iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

thursday Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. See Tue., 1pm listing. Cancer Association of Anderson.

classifieds and jobs WANTED: BEACON INC: SPEECHLANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST: part-time afternoons Exp. working w/child. & adults. Email resumes/refs to BEACONbusiness@ BEACONslps.com. 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. LOOKING FOR A VERY HEALTHY ADULT between the ages of 21 and 35, that has never taken antibiotics, was breastfed as a child and has excellent digestion and elimination, to be a fecal donor. The price for each donation I can pay is $25. Call 864-663-7033. DRIVE CANCER PATIENTS TO TREATMENTS. American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program needs volunteer drivers to drive cancer patients to their treatments. Requirements: ages 18-85, current driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance, access to safe and reliable vehicle. Online video training and scheduling. To get more info or volunteer, visit cancer.org/drive or call 1-800-227-2345. Call same number, three or more business days in advance, if you are a patient wishing to request a ride. NATURAL HEALTH PUBLICATION seeks experienced part-time sales people and an appointment setter for Simpsonville/Greer areas. Work from home. Send resume to InquiryToNAU@UpstateNA.com.

friday Gentle Yoga – 11am. See Mon., 11am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

saturday Aerial Yoga – 11am. See Tue, 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

sunday Yin Yoga – 6:30pm. See Wed, 9:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

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

Great results with pain, migraines, orthopedic issues, athletic injuries, Meniere’s Disease, endometriosis, stress. Offering DᾹO Needling, the only SC certified practitioner. Twice the relief, lasts twice as long! Cupping. Chinese herbs. Celebrating 15 years serving the Upstate.

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

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

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

We get to the root cause of your health issues using bio-energetic testing methods and incorporating German-manufactured homeopathic remedies and supplements, oxygen therapy and chiropractic care. 30+ years experience using integrative natural alternatives to modern medicine. See ad, page 14.

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

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 28.

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

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

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, page 20 and back cover.

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

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

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

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

ST. JOHN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Nancy St. John 300 East A. Avenue Easley • 864-855-1523

Pain relief through healing adjustments. We teach you the proper postural positions to follow in all your activities— walking, sleeping, sitting, standing, vacuuming, working at a computer, etc. See ad, page 13.

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

We are a compounding pharmacy specializing in women’s health, CBD oil/cream treatments, nutritionals, organic skin care, and adrenal fatigue. Clinical solutions for health challenges. See ad, page 22.

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 2.

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 2..

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Debra G. Adams 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

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.

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

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

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359 • Greer

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer oxygenhairstudio.com

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products / services. Chicago and European trained; 30 years experience. Certified master colorist; hair design, care, consultation specialist.

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

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

FIVE FORKS ELDERBERRY Kendall Faust, Certified Herbalist & Wellness Advocate 864-561-6230 Kendall@FiveForksElderberry.com www.FiveForksElderberry.com

Local source for wellness products in the Upstate. Each product is designed to support/prevent colds, flu, inflammation and/or chronic illness. Products sold in 10 locations in the Upstate.

HEALING LEAF HEALTH & WELLNESS LLC Dr. Jennifer Kovacs, PharmD., RPh 864-607-6689 • Greenville 543 Haywood Rd. (Rite Care Pharmacy) HealingLeafSC.com HealingLeafSC@gmail.com

Offering CBD products: tinctures, capsules, topicals, vapes. Customized to your needs. Dr. Kovacs is a board member of Compassionate SC, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting opiate epidemic. See ad, page 21.

THE QUIRKY LOTUS Tavin & Amanda 1061 Boiling Springs Rd. 864-699-9955 • Spartanburg lotusloveonline.com thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com

A quirky little gift shop with lots of unique gifts, 100% natural CBD and herbal blends. Classes, events and meditation space available. See ad, page 20.

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, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 22

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

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

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

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

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

Truly personalized care by a board-certified physician focusing on preventive and natural treatments for frustrating and chronic conditions. Your health goals are our goals. See ad, page 8.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS WELLNESS BY DESIGN Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver 850 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center

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Family-owned integrative medical clinic, focusing on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, stem cell therapy and more. See ad, page 3.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS 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. Therapies include BrainTap entrainment, IonCleanse detoxification and Wellness Pro electrotherapy.

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, infrared sauna, LED light therapy, and treatments for hormone imbalance, and pain and inflammation. See ad, page 13.

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

With diet and professional supplementation, I’ve helped people to restore health in all manner of conditions. Now offering Plasma light therapy sessions. Your first session can restore your energy and mood, alleviate pain and improve detoxification. See ad, page 29.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 118 Victoria St., Greer (inside Salon Bellisimo) 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 29.

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

Restorative Nature Ramblings help you and family/friends discover deep mindful connections. Explore local plant powers and experience yourselves as an integral part of the magnificent dynamic living entity we call ‘nature’. Adventure and stillness combine to connect in a way that is fulfilling and rejuvenating. Book now.

REGENERATIVE HEALTH WELLNESS BY DESIGN Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver 80 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessbyDesign.center MemberServices@WellnessbyDesign.center

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Stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine for men and women. Fast and painless stem cell injection for ankles, shoulders, knees, necks, lower backs and more. See ad, page 3.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING GREENVILLE Rev. Marcia MacLean, Senior Minister (Inside) The Whole Health Collective 530 Howell Rd, Ste. 100 561-676-7997 • Greenville CSLGreenville.org GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com

Providing spiritual tools for personal and global transformation. Featuring Sunday Celebrations, Tuesday Spiritual Development courses, in-person and online workshops, and spiritual coaching for individuals and groups. See ad, page 14 and Calendar of Events.

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 28.

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

Over 41 years experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, ozone therapy, prolo therapy, laser. Pet boarding. See ad, page 23.

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, glutenfree staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 22.

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 28.

YOGA INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com www.iyt.yoga

Group classes, private sessions, aerial yoga. Classes for all ages, shapes, sizes, fitness levels. Yoga therapy for chronic pain, injury, heath concerns. 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher training. Ayurveda, massage therapy, gong therapy, Reiki. See ad, page 9.

March 2020

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March 2020 Natural Awakenings Upstate

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