PAIN RELIEF

PAWS Pets Need Homes, Donations: March 2020

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.

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.

Pain Relief for Pets Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

Brian Engler, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, was asked to provide hospice care for a senior Akita. Tadao was underweight, weak, arthritic and had been severely neglected. He needed a place to live out his remaining days in comfort. Even though Tadao was unstable with severely limited mobility, Engler believed that the old dog had more than a little life left in him. Engler’s veterinarian tried prolotherapy injection treatments for Tadao’s joint pain and he soon became more comfortable and gradually more active. “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,” says Engler.

Prolotherapy, short for proliferative therapy, isn’t just for dogs. Any animal with a joint can receive the regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint. It’s minimally invasive, involving the injection of a sugar solution directly into the affected area. The body’s inflammation response kicks in, resulting in regrowth of new fibers in ligaments and tendons. Prolotherapy has been around a long time. It was used to treat lame animals around 1350 B.C. Back then, a hot poker was used to induce the inflammation response. In the 1930s, injection of an irritant solution at the site of the injury became the new method, and has since been shown in scientific studies to facilitate the repair and regrowth of connective tissue, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and other joint-stabilizing structures.

Modern prolotherapy has remained basically the same for the last 80 years, although the injected irritant solution is modified according to the veterinarian, the type of animal and the injury. Every vet uses a slightly different prolotherapy “cocktail”, which typically includes 50 percent dextrose and possibly several other by Julie Peterson Prolotherapy offers an effective alternative to surgery in a significant number of partial ligament tears or persistent joint pain issues. ~Judith M. Shoemaker

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 B 12 , 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.

Prolotherapy Available at All About Pets

All 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.

healthy kids COLD-BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids

by Ronica O’Hara

March brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold

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: 1 Hydration to flush out germs: “If your child doesn’t like 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. 2 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.) 3 Chest rub to ease conges- tion: 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.

4Essential 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.” 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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 contem- porary 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 864-520- 8807 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. cel- ebrate@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 Invest- ment; $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 dona- tion, 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, re- freshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Liv- ing 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. Reg- istration/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 provid- ing 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.

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.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Rota Psychic Expo Weekend – and Sunday April 19. 10am-6pm. . Produced by Julie King. 70 vendors, including a variety of prac- titioners, spiritual organizations, and those providing tools for sale, all to assist and en- lighten 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 un- der 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: 561- 5925. 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), Henderson ville, 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. Au ger 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.

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 As sociation 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 spiri tual topics and share our insights. Free. Barnes and Nobles coffee shop, Haywood Rd., Greenville. Con tact: 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 com plete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www. iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

thursday

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 professiona l supple- mentation, 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.

WELLNESS BY DESIGN Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver 850 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center MemberServices@WellnessByDesign.center Family-owned integrative medical clinic, focusing on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, stem cell therapy and more. See ad, page 3.

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.

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 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.

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

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 con- venience. See ad, page 20 and back cover.

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-certi- fied, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to pa- tient care. Her focus at Livin- gWell is to partner with pa- tients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holis- tic 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, siz- es, fitness levels. Yoga therapy for chronic pain, in- jury, heath concerns. 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher training. Ayurveda, massage therapy, gong therapy, Reiki. See ad, page 9.