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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 Free Dental Day

for First Responders Was An Amazing Day!

20 CHANGE

MAKERS

Inspired to Act by Linda Sechrist

24 TREE-MENDOUS LOVE How Trees Care for Each Other

by Melissa Breyer

26 WALKING

MEDITATION

The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths by Gina McGalliard

28 BORN TO EAT WILD Why Ancestral Diets Boost Health by Judith Fertig

32 CHIROPRACTIC TO THE RESCUE

It Helps IBD, ADHD, PMS and Other Conditions by Edward Group

34 DYNAMIC DUO Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

36 PRACTITIONER PROFILES

43 A PLANETARY BLESSING 6

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12 10 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 14 actionalert 16 globalbriefs 16 ecotip 14 24 inspiration 26 fitbody 28 consciouseating 32 healingways 36 practitioner

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ntil last week I thought all of us have heard and were concerned about the plight of the honey bees and the long term concern that we could be without a bee population to pollinate our crops. Well, I was wrong. It appears that the officials of Dorchester County, home to the historic and beautiful city of Charleston, did not receive the memo. In late August, on a Sunday morning, areas in Dorchester County were sprayed with naled, a common insecticide that kills mosquitoes on contact. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, naled dissipates so quickly it is not a hazard to people, but are quick to point out that the population should refrain from being exposed to naled during spraying. The fact is that in South Carolina a dozen or so cases of travel-related Zika have been reported. The state health department reports that no one has acquired the disease from a local mosquito bite. On this Sunday morning in August, Dorchester county took a different tack from their typical ground-based protocol for mosquito control. Between 6:30 and 8:30 am, an airplane dispensed naled in a fine mist. The county says it gave ample warning by a newspaper announcement Friday and a Facebook post Saturday. The warning apparently wasn’t heard by some apiaries and beekeepers who claim that, had they been advised, they would have shielded their hives. One apiary, Flowertown Bee Farm and Supply, lost 46 hives on the spot, totaling about 2.5 million bees. It appears other apiaries and bee farms also lost bees. Beekeepers have also complained about the timing, saying such aerial spraying is usually done at night when bees aren’t foraging for pollen. Said Jason Ward, county administrator “I am not pleased that so many bees were killed.” A profile of the neurotoxin in Cornell University’s pesticide database warns, “naled is highly toxic to bees.” Large areas of Miami-Dade County in Florida have also been sprayed with naled in response to the Zika virus. In a September 30 article in the Miami Times, it was noted, “Though studies show the pesticide does not stay in the environment long after it is sprayed, chronic naled exposure has been linked to multiple neurological conditions. Most studies show large quantities of the chemical are toxic to birds and fish.” The article also mentions that the chemical was banned in the EU, in part because “tests did not show naled was effective enough to overcome the risks it posed.” It also quotes official EU documentation that states, ‘The scenarios evaluated in the human health risk assessment as well as in the environmental risk assessment showed a potential and unacceptable risk.’ ” (Go to TinyUrl.com/zlkpyxm to read the story.) Although prior to the spraying Dorchester county sent out a press release to the beekeepers that were on the county’s contact list, some bee farms were overlooked. The county has since asked the Lowcountry Beekeepers Association for names and locations of other beekeepers in Dorchester County. Officials apologized for the unintentional killing of the bees, added a call center and a registration form for beekeepers on their website, and agreed to provide additional information on spraying for residents in the future. For the bees’ sake and our own, let’s hope so. Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc

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newsbriefs 40-Day Personal Revolution Hosted by Southern Om Hot Yoga

outhern Om Hot Yoga will be hosting a 40 Days to Personal Revolution program starting October 2. The length of the program relates to the tremendous spiritual significance that the number 40 holds with regards to transformation in various religious traditions. The program, designed by esteemed yogi Baron Baptiste, will run for six weeks. Coaches will guide participants on a journey that will incorporate daily yoga, meditation and mindful eating. Anyone of any age and varying yoga experience is encouraged to participate. The goal of the 40day program is to assist individuals through their own personal revolution. Participants may lose weight, become less reactive, calmer, release burdensome habits and discover that external changes happen when adjustments are made to their thinking and perceiving. “We only offer this program one to two times a year, and the timing is perfect for those who want to develop healthy habits before the holidays. If you are looking to challenge yourself, or to see incredible physical and personal changes in your life, your revolution is right in front of you,” says studio manager Sarah Beattie. The program will run from October 2 through November 13. The Kick Off meeting will commence on October 2. Group Meetings are on six consecutive Sundays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Each package includes a yoga practice to do every day, Sunday meetings to discuss assigned readings, principals to cleanse the diet, instructions to begin and deepen a meditation practice and excavation questions to root out limiting beliefs and patterns. The program is to conclude with a celebration event. Three price packages are available, starting at $132. Space is limited to 20 participants and early registration is advisable. Southern Om Hot Yoga is located at 1140 Woodruff Rd., Greenville and can be reached at 864-329-1114. Register online for the program at SouthernOm.com, or email Sarah@SouthernOm.com for more information.

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Theologian Will Coleman to Speak at Unity Clemson

n October 23, Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson will host a talk and workshop by Dr. Will Coleman Ph.D. during its Sunday service. Dr. Coleman is a renowned theologian, Kabbalistic mystic, and four-time Agape Revelation Conference Keynote Speaker. The morning session, titled Transformation within Your Consciousness Changes Everything You Do within Your Life, will cover practical ways to renew oneself and increase enthusiasm, passion and motivation in two sessions. The first session will explore the deep, metaphysical meaning of the scripture, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2, NIV). Attendees will discover the importance of the scripture as it pertains to transforming every aspect of one’s life on an everyday basis. The service will be directly followed by a finger food potluck lunch. After lunch, Dr. Coleman will facilitate a workshop titled What You Are Doing Right Now is Who You Are Becoming. During the workshop, attendees will discover useful ways to rejuvenate themselves. Dr. Coleman will share resources and a series of powerful exercises, as well as instruct on how to optimize enthusiasm, passion and satisfaction with oneself. The session will begin at 10:30 a.m. Unity of Clemson /Anderson is located at the American Legion Hall 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. To contact, call 864-6466114 or visit UnityofClemson/Anderson. org. See ad, page 41.

New Yoga Program for Parkinson’s Patients

rana Yoga and Massage Therapy has created a yoga program specifically for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. Yoga for Parkinson’s is supported by the National Parkinson Foundation, and according to an article on MichaelJFox.org entitled “Yoga for Parkinson’s: What the Research Says,” the benefits of yoga are explained as improved mobility, balance, strength, flexibility, mood and sleep. Yoga classes for Parkinson’s Disease will be held at 11am on Thursdays at Prana Yoga and Massage Therapy, which is located and 102 E. Main St., Pendleton. Contact them at 864-6330288 or visit PendletonSpas.com. For more information on Parkinson’s, go to Parkinson.org. To read the referenced article, go to Tinyurl.com/jhl2uzw.

Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics Open New Locations

shby Park Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics is now offering complete dental care for children at their two new locations in Easley and Anderson. The offices are currently taking new patient appointments. Ashby Park Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics have provided exceptional dental care for children in the Greenville/Mauldin area since 2002. From cleanings to sealants, fillings, and interceptive orthodontic appliances, Ashby Park is focused on all aspects of pediatric dental health, not just decay prevention. The team also offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, general anesthesia and hospital dentistry to help keep children calm and comfortable when receiving any necessary treatment. Ashby Park is proud to have three Board Certified Pediatric Dentists and a Specialist in Orthodontics, Dr. Sonni Pellilo, to partner with. Both offices are under one roof in order to provide convenience for busy families, as well as to work closely between the two specialties to provide comprehensive care at the ideal time in a child’s growth. Ashby Park Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics’ new offices are located at 3416 Hwy. 81N, Anderson, and 708 N. A St., Easley. For more information, visit Wild4Smiles.com. natural awakenings

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Millions of Bees Killed in Dorchester County

Medical Errors Cause 250,000 Deaths a Year

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new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reports that preventable medical errors are killing far more people than previously thought. The research estimates that a quarter-million Americans die every year as a result of medical errors, constituting the thirdleading cause of death in the U.S. This is a substantial increase from the 98,000 deaths from medical errors reported in a 1999 study from the Institute of Medicine, now the National Academy of Medicine. Lead researcher and Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins Dr. Martin Makary clarifies that medical errors include mistakes by doctors, along with systemic problems related to communication breakdowns when patients are passed between departments. “It boils down to people dying from the care that they receive, rather than the disease for which they are seeking care,” he observes. One of the problems highlighted is a lack of public reporting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not require hospitalerror reporting in deaths, which makes it difficult to accumulate related statistics. “The CDC should update reporting requirements for vital statistics so that physicians report whether there was any error that led to a preventable death,” says Makary. “We all know how common it is and how infrequently it’s openly discussed.” Dr. Frederick van Pelt, with the healthcare consultancy Chartis Group, says that severe injuries resulting from medical errors are also often overlooked. “Some estimates would put this number at 40 times the death rate.” He indicates that this gets buried in the milieu of expected suffering and pain that care providers are daily exposed to following any surgical procedure.

Vitamin D3 Boosts Gut Health

esearch from Austria’s University of Graz has found that high-dose vitamin D3 significantly alters the gut’s microbiome for the better. The researchers tested 16 healthy people for eight weeks, giving them a dose of 980 international units (IU) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. At this rate, a 150-pound person would take more than 66,000 IU per day. The scientists took samples from the stomach, small intestines, colon and stool before and after the testing period. They also tested for bacteria species using gene sequencing and measured T-cell counts. Afterward, the subjects showed reductions in disease-producing bacteria and increased diversity among their gut probiotics. The research also discovered that the high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation increased immunity in the gut. “Vitamin D3 modulates the gut microbiome of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which might explain its positive influence on gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or bacterial infections,” the researchers explain.

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n Sunday morning, August 28, parts of Dorchester County were aerially sprayed with Naled, an insecticide that kills mosquitoes. There has been extra concern this summer with the several dozen cases of travel-related Zika in South Carolina, although there are no reports of anyone acquiring it from a local mosquito bite. According to Dorchester County administrator Jason Ward, the county sent out a press release at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, August 26. He also said, “The beekeepers that were on the county’s contact list that were in the zone to be sprayed were called, with one exception.” The exception turned out to be Flowertown Bee Farm and Supply. Owner Juanita Stanley said they had always been contacted in the past when they sprayed from trucks. They lost 46 hives, totaling about 2.5 million bees. Other beekeepers were not on the contact list. Dorchester County has since reached out to the Lowcountry Beekeepers Association for names and locations of other beekeepers. Officials apologized for the unintentional killing of the bees, added a call center and an electronic registration form for beekeepers on their website, and agreed to provide additional information on spraying for residents in the future. They also agreed to pay for the damage sustained by Flowertown Bee Farm and Supply. To protect bees, the Environmental Protection Agency suggests spraying between dusk and dawn while bees are not typically foraging. It also says beekeepers can reduce exposure by covering colonies, preventing bees from exiting colonies during treatment periods, or relocating hives to an untreated site. Unfortunately, there was no warning for some of Dorchester County’s beekeepers, and millions of bees were lost.

Senior Joggers Enjoy Youthful Metabolic Rate

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cientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as a 20-year-old runner. Despite being more than four decades older, these runners spend a similar amount of metabolic energy as their younger counterparts. Published in the American College of Sports Medicine journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study tested 15 older and 15 younger runners. Each ran a minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time during the prior six months. The subjects were tested on a specialized treadmill that measured the force applied to the running belt. Each person ran for five minutes during each test at different speeds between 4.5 and 6.5 miles per hour. Regardless of running mechanics and technique, the older runners utilized their metabolic energy at a similar rate as the young runners at all speeds. “Our prior research suggests that the muscles themselves are becoming less efficient. I think of it as your body is like a car. Your body has its own fuel efficiency, and what we’ve seen is that the fuel efficiency in muscles is reduced in older adults that are sedentary or only walk occasionally,” says lead researcher and Professor of Kinesiology Justus Ortega.

Diabetics Improve Using Sesame and Rice Bran Oils

esearch published in the American Journal of Medicine found that treating people with a blend of cold-pressed sesame oil and rice bran oil significantly normalizes blood glucose levels. Testing involved 400 men and women for eight weeks, including 300 that had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, by replacing cooking oils in their diet with a blend of sesame and rice bran oil. The researchers, from Japan’s Fukuoka University and India’s Council of Medical Research, divided the patients into four groups. For two months, 100 healthy people and 100 Type 2 diabetes patients replaced their cooking oils with the sesame/rice bran blend, another 100 Type 2 diabetes patients were treated with five milligrams per day of the diabetes drug glibenclamide (glynase in the U.S.) and the remaining 100 Type 2 diabetes patients were treated with a combination of the same dosage of glibenclamide, along with consuming the sesame/rice bran oil blend over the two-month period. After four weeks and eight weeks, the researchers found the diabetes patients that consumed the oil blend had significant reductions in fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels. They also had lower levels of glycated hemoglobin, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and improved high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“good” cholesterol). Those treated with the diabetes drug without consuming the oil blend showed none of the same improvements.

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Sweat Can Transfer Happiness

Acupuncture Eases Hot Flashes

esearchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center tested 209 women between 45 and 60 years old with a history of hot flashes and/ or night sweats. After up to 20 treatments over six months, the women receiving acupuncture reported a 37 percent reduction in hot flashes, while the control group saw a 6 percent increase. The symptom relief among the women treated with acupuncture persisted for a year. The researchers also found that the acupuncture group experienced an improvement in several menopausal quality of life measurements. Nancy Avis, Ph.D., a professor of public health sciences at Wake Forest University and lead author of the study, says, “There are a number of nonhormonal options for treating hot flashes and night sweats that are available to women. None seem to work for everyone, but our study showed that acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist can help some women without any side effects. It also showed that the maximum benefit occurred after about eight treatments.”

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esearch published in Psychological Science, the journal of the Association for Psychological Science, has found that positive moods can be transferred from one person to another via human sweat. The scientists from Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, tested 12 young men and 36 young women. The men were given clean shirts and absorbent pads were attached to their armpits while they watched video clips that induced several emotional states—fear, happiness or neutral. The researchers then stored the absorbent pads for each emotion into sealed jars. The 36 women were then tested with each of the absorbent pads randomly, with five-minute breaks in-between. They placed their chins on a special rest that held the absorbent pad underneath. The research was double-blind, so neither the researchers nor subjects knew which pads they were exposed to. During each exposure, the women’s facial expressions were recorded. The researchers determined that the women had facial expressions reflecting the emotion induced by the videos the men watched, based on the activity of the women’s facial muscles. Senior researcher Gün Semin, of Utrecht University, says, “Our study shows that being exposed to sweat produced under happiness induces a simulacrum of happiness in receivers and induces a contagion of the emotional state. This suggests that somebody that’s happy will infuse others in their vicinity with happiness. In a way, happiness sweat is somewhat like smiling—it’s infectious.”

Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread. ~Richard Wright 14

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The Meditate the Vote – the Real Conversation segment is the brainchild of the globally broadcast America Meditating radio show (BlogTalkRadio. com/AmericaMeditating), which features prominent thought leaders sharing methods for personal development. In the midst of the 2016 election campaign, they ask people to step up the quality of citizen debate using Meditate the Vote questions to stimulate more intelligent and inclusive discussions via a variety of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other outlets leading up to national election day on November 8. Meditate the Vote does not endorse any candidate or political party. It’s a movement to socially engage all ages in a higher-quality and more cohesive way of working together. The Internet will be used to spread the word, with participants making videos in which they say, “I meditate the vote,” and why they do so, sharing feedback from their conversations. A Pause for Peace app is available to access communications, meditations, videos and the America Meditating radio show. The program is also available on Blog Talk Radio, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Aha Radio and the PlayerFM app.

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Common Myths About Hearing Loss

n this day and age, we are doing everything we can to live longer and healthier lives. We are continuously searching for the next best foods that are good for our brains and other ways to live healthier lives. However, a frequently overlooked part of our overall well-being is our hearing. Myth: Everyone who has hearing loss is older than 65. Fact: 48 million Americans have hearing loss and 14 percent of them are between the ages of 45 and 64. Myth: Those with hearing loss often tell themselves that it does not affect their day-to-day lives. Fact: Research shows that hearing loss has been associated with cognitive decline, dementia, falling, social isolation and depression.

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We think nothing of having our vision, cholesterol and blood pressure checked annually. However, when someone mentions having our hearing checked we seem to take offense; we feel like we are being told we are aging. New research confirms the use-it-or-lose-it philosophy: not treating hearing loss can actually increase the chances of early onset dementia. It is strongly advised to have a hearing screening starting at age 40. Identification of hearing loss and looking for strategies to improve hearing is a way of empowering our minds and bodies. There are new technologies that enable people with hearing loss to hear better in all listening environments. One option is to utilize Bluetooth to stream audio content from phones and other devices. Treating hearing loss can help us stay as youthful as we feel. Hearing Solutions by Marcy is located at 12 Waite St., Ste. B2 in Greenville. For more information, call 864-509-1152 or go to HearingSolutionsByMarcy.com. See ad, page 33. natural awakenings

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

Green Crisis

One in Five Plant Species May Face Extinction A new report from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK, has issued the first comprehensive assessment of plant life, the inaugural State of the World’s Plants, and found that one in five plants may be at risk of extinction due to invasive species, disease and changing landscapes. Researchers also have determined that just 30,000 plant species have a documented use out of hundreds of thousands of known species. These are only the vascular plants that have specialized tissue for sucking up water through their systems. Over the years, different people and agencies have identified the same plant at both different times and locations, so they may have accumulated multiple names. The Kew researchers determined that each plant in the International Plant Names Index had, on average, 2.7 different species names. By cutting out the duplicates from more than a million different names, the Kew report was able to pare down the known species to 391,000. In the Arctic, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a doomsday bank buried in the side of a mountain, contains more than 800,000 samples representing 5,100 different crops and their relatives. Source: Wired

Biodegradable Bottle

Algae-Based Jars Quickly Decompose Ari Jónsson, a 32-year-old student at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, has invented an all-natural water bottle that holds its shape when full and decomposes when empty. He debuted his creation at the DesignMarch 2016 festival in Reykjavík, Iceland. The only two materials needed to create the bottle are agar, a gelatinous substance that comes from red algae, and water. “I just followed the path in what I was researching, trying to find new ways to use materials,” says Jónsson, who combined the two ingredients, heated the mixture, poured it into a mold, and then quickly cooled it. The H2O binds and thickens the agar when cooled, retaining the shape of the water bottle mold, explains Jónsson. When the finished bottle is empty, “It will rot like other foods.” The bottles can sustainably decompose in soil, although Jónsson has yet to determine exactly how long that process will take. A plastic water bottle takes more than 1,000 years to biodegrade, and in the U.S., more than 2 million tons of the containers are languishing in landfills. Source: TakePart.com

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Halloween can be safe, economical and eco-friendly fun. Crusader costumes remain popular this year, but with a tutu twist. Avoid long skirts or capes that can trip up children and instead recycle a princess tulle skirt from a thrift shop into a shorter frock. T-shirt tops with a superhero logo plus a painted cardboard headpiece transforms kids into do-gooders. Homemade natural face paints are another alternative (see Tinyurl.com/ Trick-Treat-Tips). Treats should also be ecofriendly. Equal Exchange offers fair trade, organic and kosher low-fat chocolates from crops grown by small farmers in the Dominican Republic and Peru, shipped in a quantity big enough to split the cost with friends (Shop.EqualExchange.coop/chocolate.html). Nut-free, homemade trail mix, wrapped in eco-friendly tissue paper or a square of cloth tied shut, provides a welcome change from sweets. In 2014, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization launched the Teal Pumpkin Project. Place a downloadable sign in a window to announce that nonfood, Earth-friendly treats are offered at the house for kids with allergies or food sensitivities (Tinyurl.com/ TealHalloweenPumpkins).

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Incandescent Lights Reinvented as Eco-Friendly

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Bright Idea

Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light. Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror. Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs.

Cause and Effect

Activists Will ‘Sue’ Monsanto in Mock Trial

School Haze

EPA Helps Schools Cut Bus Emissions The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping finance the replacement or retrofitting of older school buses in public and private school fleets to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Owners can install catalysts and ventilation systems to reduce emissions by up to 25 percent or replace older buses with newer ones that meet the latest highway emission standards. The EPA will pay up to $25,000 each, depending on the size. “Our kids spend a lot of time on the school bus, and buses spend a lot of time in our neighborhoods and schoolyards. They are a national symbol of safety,” says Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “Significantly improving school bus fleets across the country with retrofits, replacements and idle reduction practices is imperative in meeting the agency’s goal of reducing children’s exposure to air toxins.”

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Organic Rally

October is Non-GMO Month

The Non GMO Project is sponsoring National Non-GMO Month in October. Observed since 2010, the program seeks to increase education and awareness about the growing presence of unlabeled genetically modified (GM/GMO) food products and ingredients. People and organizations across North America are discovering the risks GMOs pose to our health, families and environment. Non-GMO Month provides a powerful opportunity to coordinate voices and actions around the country as brands, retailers and individuals stand up for the right to know what’s in our food and to choose to avoid GMOs. Protecting consumer choice and a non-GMO food supply requires a multifaceted approach with online and boots-on-theground teamwork. The Non GMO Project invites everyone to help create local events and spread the word in communities. Begin at NonGMOMonth.org.

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Monsanto, the U.S.-based, multinational producer of agricultural products infamous for its controversial Roundup herbicide, will be “sued” for crimes against humanity in the independent International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on World Food Day, October 16. Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups. The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment. The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected. Source: NaturalSociety.com

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calls the “right thing to do” fed more than 41,000 people that day. Named one of Toyota’s 2016 Mothers of Invention, Ahmad uses the company’s $50,000 grant to boost Copia’s services throughout the U.S. Recently, German and Austrian government officials expressed interest in expanding the service to help feed Syrian refugees in their countries. Friends Margot McNeeley and Janet Boscarino, in Memphis, Tennessee, looked around for local problems they could fix and took action starting in 2008. A former retail entre- Margot McNeeley preneur, McNeeley

CHANGE MAKERS INSPIRED TO ACT by Linda Sechrist

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urs is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul will help immensely. It is not given to us to know which acts, or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good,” says Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., a world-renowned author and Jungian psychoanalyst specializing in post-trauma counsel. Thousands of people each day choose to see a world radiating with hope and light, despite ever-present conflict and strife. Their talents and gifts, alliances and collaborations are inspiring a new story that ripples outward into our communities and beyond. In The Ten Gifts: Find the Personal Peace You’ve Always Wanted Through the Ten Gifts You’ve Always Had, author Robin L. Silverman affirms that everyone can reach within, even in the worst of circumstances, for treasures that can be used to improve the lives of others. She concludes, “We are not meant to use our gifts simply to survive, but to

satisfy our souls and inspire others to do the same.”

Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the University of California, Komal Ahmad Berkeley, would lead to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry. Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that have leftover gourmet food. Following the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she

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didn’t want food to go to waste and created the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her Janet Boscarino nonprofit helps restaurants to conserve water and energy, develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations. Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s community-wide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”. In 2017, Project Green Fork will become a part of Clean Memphis. Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right John G. Heim has not waned.

The founder and leader of The SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists. As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress. The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries. Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/build services and educaLocal tion in eco-housing Game Changer and ethical living. Scott Bunn Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community. “For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the potential for 312 million more people living more compatibly and lightly upon the Earth. We’ve already established collaborations with six other cities around the U.S. that can potentially duplicate our efforts,” says Bunn.

Providing Healthcare Options Martie Whittiken, of Plano, Texas, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and host of the Healthy by Nature nation-

We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems. Community exists for the sake of belonging, and takes its identity from the gifts, generosity and accountability of its citizens. We currently have all the resources required to create an alternative future.

~Peter Block, Community: The Structure of Belonging ally syndicated radio show, uses her talents to advocate for health freedom in America. Educating listeners for 19 years, she served as president of the National Nutritional Foods Associa- Martie Whittiken tion during crucial phases of the 1992 to 1994 fight to successfully pass the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to preserve consumer choices. The author of The Probiotic Cure also helped found the Texas Health Freedom Coalition to protect citizens’ rights to choose alternative medical treatment in her state. Whittiken says, “My work is a labor of love. I have no interest in becoming famous or well known unless it contributes to getting the job done.” On a 2006 Gigi Pomerantz medical mission to Haiti, Gigi Pomerantz, a licensed nurse practitioner at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center, in Milwaukee, discovered the impact of a lack of clean water and sanitation as her four-person team treated 1,400 patients for worms,

stomach problems, diarrhea and poor appetite. Two years later, she founded Youthaiti, where she serves as executive director. The nonprofit helps rural Haitians build composting toilets and develop organic gardens using recycled waste as fertilizer. It also provides community hygiene education and reforestation. Everything is aimed at breaking Haiti’s widespread cycle of contamination and disease, and safely convert human waste into agricultural fertilizer that’s increasing crop productivity and the availability of healthy food. Psychotherapist Jacqui Bishop Jacqui Bishop and Integrative Nutritionist Lisa Feiner, co-founders of Sharp Again Naturally, in White Plains, New York, believe that dementia is reversible, and no case should be conLisa Feiner sidered hopeless until all causative factors have been tested and ruled out. Their resolve for eliminating causes of disease rather than managing symptoms is based on University of California, Los Angeles, research studies and sources quoted in a Health Advocates Worldwide documentary. Project Yoga Richmond, established in 2010, makes yoga accessible to everyone in the city’s metro region. Thirty yoga teachers lead pay-whatyou-can studio classes that help fund

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22 outreach programs for underserved communities. Healing programs are designed for needs related to autism, recovery, seniors, special students and youths in the court system. “We also provide continuing instructor education, visiting teachers, workshops and other special events that deepen yoga practice in our community,” says co-founder Dana Walters, who serves as the board of directors vice president.

Enriching Lives

As an Emmy Awardwinning trumpeter, composer, educator and co-founder, conductor and artistic director Orbert Davis of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), Orbert Davis is dedicated to multi-genre projects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon. It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cultural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ ISA relationship, as well as their 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Davis promises more such events to come. All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the game-changers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. 22

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Tree-Mendous Love How Trees Care for Each Other by Melissa Breyer

rom learning to communicate to physically caring for each other, the secret lives of trees are wildly deep and complex. “They can count, learn and remember; nurse sick neighbors; warn each other of danger by sending electrical signals across a fungal network known as the ‘wood wide web’; and keep the ancient stumps of long-felled companions alive for centuries by feeding them a sugar solution through their roots,” reveals Peter Wohlleben, a

German forest ranger and author of The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate— Discoveries from a Secret World, released in September. Upon seeing two soaring beeches in the forest, Wohlleben observes, “These trees are friends. See how the thick branches point away from each other? That’s so they don’t block their buddy’s light. Sometimes, pairs are so interconnected at the roots that when one tree dies, the other one dies, too.”

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Wohlleben is rekindling a re-imagination of trees even as many people consider their role is only to supply us with oxygen and wood. Using a mix of scientific research and his own observations from studying forestry and working in the forest since 1987, the man who speaks for the trees does so in decidedly anthropomorphic terms. “Scientific language removes all the emotion, and people don’t understand it anymore. I use a human language. When I say, ‘Trees suckle their children,’ everyone knows immediately what I mean,” he says. After years of working for the state forestry administration in RhinelandPalatinate, and then as a forester managing 3,000 acres of woods near Cologne, he began to understand that contemporary practices were not serving the trees or those that depend on them very well. Artificially spacing out trees ensures that trees get more sunlight and grow faster, but naturalists report that trees exist less like individuals and more as communal beings. By working together in networks and sharing resources, they increase their resistance to potentially damaging influences. After researching alternative approaches, Wohlleben began implementing some revolutionary concepts. He replaced heavy machinery with horses, stopped using insecticides and let the woods become wilder. The pilot German forest plot went from losing money to posting a profit in two years. As Dr. Seuss’ tree-loving Lorax says, “I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” Melissa Breyer, of Brooklyn, NY, is the editor of Treehugger.com, from which this article was adapted.

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WALKING MEDITATION The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths by Gina McGalliard

While many of us like to meditate, some can’t sit still. Walking a labyrinth provides an enticing alternative.

n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and then back out again. Found in ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they became especially popular fixtures in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s

Chartres Cathedral. Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery, tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known

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labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons. “Labyrinths can be outdoors or indoors. Permanent labyrinths may be made of stones, rocks, bricks or inlaid stones. Temporary labyrinths can be painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York. “Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator.com.

Individual Approaches

A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own. Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have

a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra. One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide. Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.” At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life. “I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”

Nearby Opportunities

Today, labyrinths—indoor, outdoor, natural, urban, secular and religious— are found in or near many communities. Following the lead of California’s Golden Door Spa, in Escondido, which pioneered the use of a labyrinth in a spa setting, many spas now incorporate them in their wellness or mindfulness programs. Labyrinthine invitations to a mindfulness practice are open to everyone. “A labyrinth can bridge all beliefs, faiths, religions and walks of life,” says Bull. “You can walk a labyrinth no matter what you believe. Benefits come in walking it with an open mind and open heart.” Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.

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n The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan surmised that we’d be healthier if we ate the way our great-grandparents did. It would mean sticking to regularly scheduled meals instead of impulsive snacking, having a meat or protein item comprise only a quarter of our plate,

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adding fresh vegetables and eliminating junk food. We must look further back than our immediate ancestors, counters Jo Robinson, a food journalist who surveyed more than 6,000 scientific research studies before writing her bestselling Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. She has also co-authored several other books, including The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete.

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“Many believe we have dumbed down the nutrition in our food over the past 100 years,” says Robinson, who lives and gardens on Vashon Island, Washington. “Research shows we have been breeding out proteins and minerals and most importantly, antioxidants, for much longer.” She points out that the hunter-gatherer diet encompassed many wild foods that tasted more bitter, astringent, sour and earthy than the sweet blandness in today’s fruits and vegetables. Wild foods offered a wider variety of phytonutrients, but came at a cost—the time required to hunt and gather enough food for a day, let alone a season. “Then, 12,000 years ago, we had a better idea—gardening,” says Robinson. “We evolved to 20 varieties in a garden versus 150 in wild plants.” First, farmers chose sweet, starchy, mild-tasting, oil-rich foods such as figs, dates and olives. “We’re hard-wired to choose high-calorie foods because they’re directly connected to the pleasure centers of the brain,” she adds. After that, the trend to grow sweeter-tasting, less nutritious plants snowballed. Robinson cites research that found adding one Golden Delicious apple to the daily diet of a small group of overweight men led to higher levels of undesirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high-fructose content and low levels of antioxidants (International Journal of Preventive Medicine).

Wilder Options Even organic farming methods, in which the soil is naturally enriched, can’t return all those lost nutrients to our food. Rather than advocate that we return to eating wild foods, Robinson suggests finding wild equivalents. Even those that follow a paleo diet—presumably eaten by early humans and consisting chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, excluding dairy, grain products and commercially processed items—could use further refinements in the produce they choose. She recommends specific varieties of fruits and veg-

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he old way of thinking about fruits and vegetables is ‘the more, the better,’ regardless of what you choose,” says wild food expert Jo Robinson. “Unfortunately, the most popular ones are the least nutritious, like Golden Delicious apples and supersweet corn.” In Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson cites considerable research that shows we can make better choices within each food category by simply selecting varieties closer to their wild ancestors. Generally, the most phytonutrientrich options include kale, spinach, lettuces, asparagus and artichokes. Here are other top tips from the literature. n Tart apples such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp and Liberty boost phytonutrients and fiber while reducing fructose content. n Haas avocados deliver more vitamin E and other antioxidants to support smooth skin and shiny hair than smaller Mexican avocados. n Red finger bananas, when fully ripened to a deep magenta, are higher in vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium and fiber than the common Cavendish banana. n Canned beans (which have been dried and then cooked) are better than home-cooked beans because the heat required for the canning process enhances their nutritional content. n Grass-fed beef is higher in vitamin E, beta-carotene and omega-3 essential fatty acids than corn-fed beef. n Dried currants made from Black Corinth grapes (sold as “Zante currants”) have more antioxidants than either brown or golden raisins. n Red grapefruit is preferred to yellow; the darker the red, the more beneficial the fruit. Red grapefruit but not yellow has been shown to lower triglycerides. n Raw kale is both the most bitter and beneficial of all the cruciferous vegetables. n Dark orange-hued mangos are superior to other tropical fruits, possessing five times the vitamin C of oranges and the fiber of pineapples. n Cherry, grape and currant tomatoes deliver more cancerpreventing lycopene than beefsteak tomatoes.

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etables and explains the benefits of “wild” foods such as meat, eggs and dairy from livestock and poultry fed on grass on her website, EatWild. com. We can make smarter choices, seeking wilder-type varieties of foods at the grocery store, farmers’ market and garden seed companies. In general, they are more vividly colored, especially from red to purple, and less sweet. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables indicate a botanical sunscreen the plant produces to protect itself from ultraviolet light and other external threats, notes Robinson; it’s an indication of a higher antioxidant activity. “Find as many purple foods as possible because they have anthocyanins, known to fight cancer and inflammation,” suggests Robinson. “The original carrot from Afghanistan is purple. It’s only been orange for the past 400 years when it was bred to salute the royal House of Orange, in the Netherlands.” According to Robinson, we can also prepare our foods in ways that maximize their phytonutrient content. Eat fresh-picked asparagus and broccoli immediately or their natural sugars and antioxidants disappear. Let chopped or pressed garlic sit for 10 minutes before using so its pungent allicin—the healthy compound that benefits our health—will increase. Tear fresh lettuce the day before eating and keep it fresh in a plastic bag with poked holes, to allow the still-living lettuce to rally its healthy compounds as if its battered leaves were repelling an insect attack. This emerging science of polyphenols, the technical term for phytonutrients in our food, will be explosive, predicts this pioneering research-based author. “There’s a new study just about every month,” she finds. It can all lead toward breeding and growing more nutritious foods that are more readily accessible to everyone. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig. com). 30

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hiropractic care corrects spinal alignment abnormalities as a means of treating a wide range of health problems. Addressing skeletal and muscular disorders and relieving pain are just the beginning. Research studies reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and the journal of healing science Explore have found chiropractic beneficial in treating connective tissue abnormalities, infant lactose intolerance and even autism. More than $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health practice in the U.S. Science supports its usefulness in addressing a wide range of conditions. Bell’s Palsy. Recovery varies among patients as chiropractors create patientcentric treatment programs designed to improve facial motion and hearing, relieve pain and address other nerverelated issues (Archives of Internal Medicine; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). A Canadian survey of chiroprac-

tors has reported success in using spinal manipulation to relieve IBD, colitis and other bowel disorders (Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology). Cancer. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine publishes numerous studies of therapies supporting cancer patients suffering the side effects of conventional treatment. The American Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that chiropractic care rates as one of the leading alternative medical treatments for pain management, among other related benefits. Chiropractic offers economical and effective strategies that may help quality of life, as discussed in Seminars in Oncology Nursing. High Blood Pressure. While many relevant studies can’t yet generalize results, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics documents success by chiropractors treating hypertension without the downside of medical drugs that can include the risk of stroke (University of Alabama at Birmingham). Chronic Sinusitis. Patients with nasal and sinus passages that don’t

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drain properly due to physical or nerverelated causes may find relief through chiropractic care. A study cited in the same journal showed that patients experienced relief of all related symptoms after a single adjustment. Arthritis. A study published in a journal from the the University of Virginia School of Medicine Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies notes that arthritis patients obtaining chiropractic care enjoyed better health and quality of life than those that did not. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). In clinical studies, combining manual spinal adjustment with soft tissue therapy has been found to relieve PMS discomfort. In one study, two groups of women were tested, switching off in receiving chiropractic adjustments or a placebo alternative. Each time, the group receiving chiropractic adjustments reported the greatest improvements (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study published in Explore suggests that chiropractic care combined with other holistic elements such as appropriate nutrition may provide a more gentle, yet effective approach than conventional psychotropic drugs. It employed chiropractic treatment for boys 9 to 13 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Spinal manipulation with nutritional supplementation was reported to improve hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness and behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. Headaches. Based on recent studies, spinal manipulation has proven effective against migraines and headaches originating from the neck. Manual therapy of the spine, along with neck exercises, promotes improvement in patients with neck-related headaches. Side effects are rare and minor (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Dr. Edward Group is CEO and cofounder of the Global Healing Center, in Houston, TX (GlobalHealingCenter. com). He is a doctor of chiropractic trained in naturopathy, herbals and clinical nutrition; author of The Green Body Cleanse; and a diplomate of the American Board of Functional Medicine.

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Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic

Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

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been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there

are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/ acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at AmericanBoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Better Health Chiropractic

Celebrating 24 Years of Practice in the Upstate

The Spine is Protection for Your Nervous System

December: To celebrate the Christmas season, the practice will aid in the support of a single mom and her family through Mosaic Ministry.

r. Holly Clarke, owner of Better Health Chiropractic, PA, became a chiropractor because she wanted a direct, personal approach to health and wellness. “I never wanted to be stuck in a setting that only allowed me to guess if I was making a difference in a person’s overall health. Chiropractic care allows me to help people realize their full health potential.” Clarke notes that the spine protects one of the key parts of the nervous system that is responsible for communicating important signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Correcting the spine ensures that all information to and from the brain is delivered at 100%. This eliminates one of the major ways that disease and dysfunction occur in the body. In addition to Clarke, other staff in her practice include Dr. Katherine Haynie, who has been practicing for 29 years, and Dr. Tripp Blassengale, with 24 years of experience. Other therapies available to help with the rehabilitative process include massage therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and Deep Tissue Laser, a non-invasive therapy designed to rid the body of inflammation. Also available is a custom line of isotonic supplements known as nutraMetrix. Clark has some important milestones coming up. She is currently studying to be a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She is also getting married on October 1. Says Clarke, “I am excited to begin this next phase of my life.”

Auger Family Chiropractic, PC, is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., #2. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 11.

Better Health Chiropractic, PA, is located at 413 Farrs Bridge Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-246-0803 or visit BetterHealth-Chiropractic.com

fter practicing in Greenville for over two decades, Dr. George A. Auger is well known in the area. He was named Best Chiropractor in the Upstate by the Greenville News for two consecutive years, and received Palmetto State Chiropractic Association’s first ever Chiropractor of the Year award. His most recent publication is a co-authored book, The World’s Best Kept Health Secret Revealed. In choosing to study chiropractic, Auger notes, “My personal experience with chiropractic told me that my health was much better when I was under regular chiropractic care than when I was not.” Dr. Auger explains that the central nervous system controls and coordinates every function that the human body performs, with the spinal column acting as the conduit. Therefore, Auger says, the philosophy of his office is to make sure that the spinal bones are aligned and functioning properly. “This provides for unobstructed nerve transmission, which allows the body to control its functions from the inside out,” he says. The center provides adjustments by both hand and instrument, so as to fit each person’s preference. Patients range from infants through seniors.

Upcoming Events include: Month of November: The practice is holding a food drive benefiting Miracle Hill Ministries. New patients who bring 10 cans of food receive a free initial exam and xrays (if needed).

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A Family Affair: Carter Chiropractic Center

r. L. Clay Carter was introduced to chiropractic care early on. “My mom took me to a chiropractor from a young age. I saw how much relief she got from chiropractic and then I began to see the benefits in my own body. It also helped me perform at an optimum level as an athlete,” says Carter. Deciding he wanted a profession where he could help others, Carter attended chiropractic college where he met his wife, Kristie, also a chiropractor and the clinic director at the center. Carter’s brother, although not a practitioner at the center, is a chiropractor as well. Services you will find at Carter Chiropractic Center include chiropractic, massage, nutritional counseling, cold laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, electric muscle stimulation, flexion/distraction services and x-rays. Their specialties include acute and wellness care, sports and overuse injuries and family care. As a growing practice, Carter Chiropractic Center has welcomed additional chiropractors into their fold. Rick Brannen, DC, and C.J. Kosmicki, DC, round out the staff, as does Katie Owens, LMT, a skilled massage therapist. Carter Chiropractic Center, in operation since February 2002, offers a pleasant and professional atmosphere where patients are treated like family. Carter Chiropractic Center is located at 2510 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. B1. For more information, call 864-268-8196 or visit CarterChiropractic.com.

Greenville Functional Medicine

Hyperbaric Ozone Therapy A Powerful Treatment to Combat Chronic Pain

r. Connie Casebolt, founder of GFM Wellness, is excited about a new therapy that seems to be working wonders with individuals suffering from chronic, painful auto-immune conditions. It’s called Hyperbaric Ozone Therapy and it is proving to be successful in treating conditions that previously were considered to be debilitating life sentences. Previous to Hyperbaric Ozone Therapy, UBI/Ozone was used in treating stubbornly painful and chronic conditions as well as auto-immune disorders such as Rheumatoid arthritis. According to Casebolt, the results were good, but the treatment was more palliative than curative. “So I did my research and realized that there was a much more powerful way to deliver ozone than through that method,” says Casebolt. “Bottom line, we are now doing a much more advanced version of this called the ‘10-pass Hyperbaric Ozone IV’. It has the advantage of delivering a lot more ozone than the previous method and folks are getting much better results. We are using it for chronic Lyme, chronic Epstein Barr, chronic autoimmune illnesses, etc. Each treatment takes 60-90 minutes and the recommended treatment is ten of them—ideally twice per week.” At GFM, Casebolt also continues to do Prolozone therapy.

“I inject a special blend of nutrients and ozone into joint spaces. Many people experience almost immediate relief from joint pain, and some have been able to postpone indefinitely joint replacement surgery.” Casebolt is an M.D. with extensive training in functional medicine—as well as a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition. She explains how GFM is different. “My normal appointment time is an hour, which gives me the time to find all the systems that are out of balance. I very carefully listen to the patient. We create a plan of action for each and every problem, so it is comprehensive and specific to that patient.” For those unfamiliar with functional medicine, GFM’s website tells us that Functional Medicine “considers the wellness of the entire person, their biological systems and the balance between those systems. Traditional medical models treat the specific disease usually through pharmaceutical medication, but do not change the body’s underlying condition.” Dr. Casebolt expounds on that idea. “The pharmaceutical industry really is not interested in us becoming permanently healthy—then they lose their profit. We are trying to break that dysfunctional cycle of ‘a pill for every ill’. GFM Wellness is located at 301 Halton Rd., Ste A1. For more information, call 864-558-0200 or visit GFMWellness.com. To view a patient interview with Dr. Casebolt on the Jack Roper show, click on the following link: Get Your Life Back with Greenville Functional Medicine. See ads, page 2 and 3. natural awakenings

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Precision Plastic Surgery

An Osteopathic Physician with A Detective’s Instinct

For Some, Plastic Surgery Can Transform a Life

r. Rebecca J. Bowers is an osteopathic physician who is board-certified in neuro-musculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine. She describes her calling as “helping people find health”. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is her area of expertise and it is described on her website as, “a form of medicine that involves the use of hands-on manipulation techniques (OMT) to address areas of dysfunction in a patient’s body… Many people have found OMM to be helpful in relieving pain, improving physical performance and maintaining optimal health.” Bowers had planned to be a massage therapist and attended massage therapy school. “While there, I kept asking more questions, wanting to understand more about anatomy and the nervous system. Then I decided to go to medical school. I realized I wanted to create a bridge between massage therapy and regular M.D.s.” According to Bowers, a lot of what she does is akin to detective work, and having so many tools is a plus when she is working with a patient to diagnose the problem. She gives an example of how an issue affecting the esophagus and causing acid reflux can also cause pain around the shoulder blade— because they are part of the same nerve circuit to the brain. Bowers enjoys teaching and inspiring students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg to become great physicians. She is also a trustee on the South Carolina Osteopathic Medicine Society board and she lectures at medical conferences. Fulcrum Osteopathic Wellness Clinic is located at 4006 E. North St., Ste. C. For more information, call 864-417-5255 or go to FulcrumClinic.com. See ad, page 23. 38

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r. Roy Hobbs, owner of Precision Plastic Surgery in Spartanburg, decided on a career as a plastic surgeon after being motivated by his dad’s war stories. During World War II, his father performed medical work in China to restore and repair the function and appearance of the people who had experienced war-related trauma. Besides being an M.D., Hobbs is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons, and of the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada, and he was certified in hand surgery in 1999. All types of cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery are available at Precision Plastic Surgery. The practice serves all ages: from babies with cleft lips and palate problems to elderly persons with skin cancer. Many times skin lesions can be removed and repaired in one surgery rather than two. Other procedures offered are breast surgery, body contouring and tummy tucks, botox, dermaplaning, ear surgery and blepharoplasties. Hand surgeries performed include carpal tunnel, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contractures, tumors and fractures. In addition to his practice, each year Hobbs spends two to four weeks performing volunteer surgery in other countries, including China, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Dominican Republic, Honduras, South Africa, Ecuador and others. Most of the surgeries are cleft lip and palate repairs. Since a child with a cleft lip is often ostracized—and sometimes even left to die—these surgeries can be lifechanging. Precision Plastic Surgery is located at 299 Reidville Rd., Ste 150, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-641-1491 or visit HobbsPlasticSurgery.com

Wickiser Physical Medicine

Third Generation Chiropractor in Anderson

r. Clay Wickiser of Wickiser Physical Medicine in Anderson has been practicing chiropractic since 1996 and is a third-generation chiropractor. “Our practitioners utilize natural medical treatments, chiropractic care and spinal rehabilitation to bring quality back to our patients’ lives,” says Wickiser, whose patients range in age from infants to great-grandparents. A member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Wickiser is trained in Webster’s In-Utero Constraint Technique. Services offered include chiropractic and spinal rehabilitation. Their Nurse Practitioner also performs Trigger Point injections, shoulder injections and knee injections, as well as working with male patients with low testosterone. Wickiser is expanding the office’s personal injury services to help more patients who are involved in auto accidents.

Green Way Healing

Unlock Body Tension With Green Way Healing

ohn Green is a skilled integrated massage therapist who specializes in CranioSacral Therapy (CST), and Lymph Drainage. He’s passionate about healing others, “I became a massage therapist to learn CST and to deepen my spiritual path in Christianity,” he explains. Green had an enlightening experience during his first craniosacral session, “I received a CST session from a massage therapist and had an amazing spiritual experience.” In 1995, Green began training at the Upledger Institute and now has in-depth knowledge of how to evaluate, find the source of tension, gently massage, and release tension. Massage therapy helps relieve muscle soreness and stress, but “CST helps the body to process and release tension from old or new injuries providing long-lasting relief,” Green says. Tension can get locked up in bones, arteries and nerves. Without release, pain persists. If clients suffer from migraines, chronic or debilitating pain, sinus conditions, joint or muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, vertigo, osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis, Green indicates that he can provide long lasting relief. Besides healing, Green’s ultimate goals are to teach others, “I’d like to start CST study groups and qigong classes,” he expresses. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday, and sometimes Saturday.

Upcoming events include: October 19: Free cup of cider and spinal check November 1-22: Food drive. Bring in a bag of canned goods and new patients receive a free consultation, exam and x-rays (if needed); existing patients receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a smoked ham or turkey. December: A toy drive will be held to benefit the Haven of Rest and the Money Tree for The Calvary Home for Children. Bring in a toy or $10 or more donation and new patients receive a free consultation, exam and x-ray (if needed); existing patients receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a “Health Basket” valued at $75.00. Wickiser Physical Medicine is located at 122 East West Pkwy, Anderson. For more information, call 864-226-8868 or visit wickiserphysicalmedicine.com.

With 20 years of experience, Green has aided many clients in recovery. Green Way Healing is located downtown Greenville at 17 West North St. in a yoga and Pilates studio. For more information, please call 864-437-4948 or visit GreenvilleHealing.com. natural awakenings

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hether it’s a sideline or full time, flourishing small businesses stimulate the economy. The U.S. Small Business Association found that between 2009 and 2013, companies with fewer than 500 employees accounted for 60 percent of net new jobs. Technology allows new commercial ventures to be launched from home, yielding huge savings in startup costs. Owners have found ways to fulfill needs by leveraging their past job experiences and personal interests.

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When the economy faltered in 2008, Dave Marciniak, owner and lead designer at Revolutionary Gardens, in Culpeper, Virginia, offered eco-friendly services. “I focus on a few key points and design to make the outdoors a place where people want to be,” he says. Even for urbanites, fresh garden herbs are available thanks to ecopreneurs like Andy Avramenko, who created TrendyThing, in New York City. “The edible plants our bike messengers distribute come from local farmers,” he explains. Basil, parsley, dill, lettuce and other herbs and greens are available for all five boroughs; potted plants arrive fresh weekly via subscription. In addition to cleaning homes, Debbie Sardone, owner of Speed Cleaning, in Lewisville, Texas, saw an opportunity to manufacture her own green cleaning products. They’re part of a full-line online catalog. Ryan Riley and his wife, Ashley Spitz, of Los Angeles, own and oper-

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ate Biz Bagz, dog waste bags made in America from bio-based resins and recycled plastics. He notes the genesis of their idea: “Landfills are anaerobic, so biodegradable bags don’t get the oxygen required to break down. Compostable bags are available, but few places provide composting services. We offer a cleaner alternative.” Another pet-inspired idea was spawned when Kevin Li, of Manhattan, New York, left his puppy home alone for the first time. He invented an app-operated remote control ball with a camera called PlayDate (Tinyurl.com/RemoteBallApp).

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People- and planet-friendly personal care products address other ongoing customer needs. Nitya Gulati, founder of Sugarloom Cosmetics, in Ashburn, Virginia, specializes in Americanmade, vegan, cruelty- and toxin-free nail polish. She advises, “Look for ‘five-free’ on the label, which means no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and allergens camphor and formaldehyde resin. Watch out for guanine, made from fish scales, found in glittery polishes. Oleic acid, a thickener, is animal fat. Vibrant reds may contain carmine, made from boiled, crushed beetles.” She warns that products tested by a third party can obscure animal testing during product development. Amelia Swaggert and Elizabeth Ripps, co-founders of California Scrub Company, in Los Angeles, upcycle coffee grounds into a natural facial scrub. They’ve eliminated plastic at every step of production from sourcing to packaging.

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They’re also helping to keep the world’s oceans from becoming plastic soup by supporting the Beat the Microbead campaign. (BeatTheMicrobead.org/en). Maintaining a professional look while living green can be a challenge. OneSavvyMother.com found a stylish, eco-friendly, lightweight and durable tote bag designed by Natalie Therése. The vegan cork tote is made in Boxford, Massachusetts. Shavings from the bark of the cork oak tree grown in Portugal are transformed into ultrathin sheets to produce cork fabric; the certified organic cotton lining is produced in Korea and China in certified Global Organic Textile Standard and fair trade facilities.

Out and About Mya Zeronis saw a need for healthy food and stepped out of her comfort zone to fulfill it through her extra VEGANza Pgh restaurant and its catering arm, Lean Chef en Route, recognized by Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We source locally, compost produce scraps, serve meat- and dairy-free menu options, practice food waste management with root-to-stem preparation and maintain energy conservation,” she says. Customers are encouraged to bike to the restaurant; there’s even a bicycle air pump and flat tire repair kit on the premises if emergencies arise. Shared bikes are a welcome addition at colleges for budget-minded and time-strapped students. Rented by the hour or day, they’re a convenient, healthy and non-polluting way to get around campus. New York University at Buffalo students can remotely locate, rent and unlock GPS-enabled bikes. At Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, the Purple Bike Coalition provides free use of bikes and a staffed repair station; a cargo bike helps transport larger objects. Entrepreneurs are creative by nature; seeing a need and asking, “What if?” Eco-friendly, green-minded entrepreneurs take ideas a step farther, working to ensure the health of consumers and the planet. They succeed as they serve and inspire us all. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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ith all of the conflict, confusion, and turmoil going on right now, it’s not always easy to channel our energies into a positive, loving approach to life. Most everyone has heard of Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work and his book, “The Hidden Messages in Water.” He is the scientist who discovered that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, feelings, and words. Since both humans, and the very Earth itself, are comprised mostly of water, it stands to reason that his message of health, global environmental renewal and peace can begin within each one of us. For example, if we symbolically placed our prayers and meditations into every body of water—the oceans, rivers, lakes, creeks, and waterfalls—it is possible that this positive energy would eventually reach the entire planet. Perhaps it would begin to change the frequencies and energetically alter the consciousness of all humanity. If you add in the process of evaporation, perhaps our blessing-infused water would touch all sentient beings, as well as the rain forests, the deserts, the mountains, animals: everyone and everything. Mother Earth is calling out to each of us for this simple, beautiful, yet powerful offering. Here’s an example of how we can each play a role in bringing love and healing to the planet. Find some rice paper or other biodegradable paper and write down the prayer that follows, or a customized version according to your beliefs. Take this prayer and place it in any nearby body of water. You can get a group of people involved and make it very ceremonial, or just do it by yourself, because even one person at a time has been known to change the world. Collectively, we can both change the world and alter its consciousness. The sacredness of life resides in our minds, hearts, actions and words. If mere words coupled with intentions can be incredibly powerful, think of what using our entire being can do to energetically raise the vibration of all humanity. Here is our prayer to promote The Sacred Activism Of Hope: Divine Source, Ascended Masters of Light, Angelic Beings, and all Holy Ones: We invoke your assistance as we pray for the healing of our planet, Mother Earth. We also pray that the consciousness of humanity will soon become more evolutionary and change its thought process to one of hope. Our intention this day is to infuse all the waters of our planet with engrams of love, unity, healing, peace, oneness, forgiveness, honor, compassion, wisdom and truth. We beseech you to allow these infused waters to touch everyone and everything, so that our prayers, words, and intentions for a better world create peace and oneness in the family of the Divine Presence. Amen. Rev. Sherry Gustafson is an ordained minister and is the founder of Sacred Living Interfaith Ministry, which offers online classes and programs. For more information, visit SacredLivingSpiritualCenter.com For related studies, go to TinyUrl.com/z2j79vl and ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/16979104. To read about the quantum attributes of water, go to PopularMechanics.co.za/science/the-quantum-elixir. natural awakenings

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calendarofevents 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. All non-advertiser calendar entries are subject to availability and are $15 per each submission.

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Fall for the Arts in Easley – 8am-3pm. Visit the table of Vivit Holistic Life Coaching, Coach Lilo, for a copy of her book which explains Healing & Holism, at the discount price of $12/copy. Her purple (rain) T-Shirts are also for sale, “I am Aware: Stop Geo-engineering and Ban GMOs.” Help spread awareness! Free admission. Market Square in front of Town Hall, Easley. 540-846-9307. Vivit@Live. com.

Defeating Fatigue, Stress and Belly Fat Seminar – 6:15-7:15pm. Calling all folks with fatigue, stress, and belly fat. Learn how you can permanently lose weight and stay healthy for life. Free. GFM Wellness, 301 Halton Rd., Ste. A, Greenville. 5580200. GFMWellness.com

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Disciples United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch–Daily – 9am-7pm Mon-Sat; Noon-7pm Sun. Through Oct 31. Pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks. All shapes and sizes. Sales benefit United Methodist Missions/Ministries and the Navajo Indian Nation of New Mexico where pumpkins are grown. Free admission. Disciples United Methodist Church, 185 Riley Smith Rd., Greenville. 297-0382. MyDisciples@att.net.

OCTOBER 11 Film Showing: “Vaxxed, From Cover-Up to Catastrophe” — 7-9pm. “Vaxxed is the story of Dr. William Thompson, a lead investigator of the CDC’s 2004 MMR and autism study, who admitted he and the team of high ranking CDC researchers omitted crucial data in their final report that revealed a causal relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism. It reveals the actual findings of the study and highlights the damage done to children.” Del Bigtree, producer of The Doctors TV show; Polly Tommey, mother of a severely autistic son; and Alan Phillips, vaccine rights attorney, will have Q & A immediately following the movie. For film trailer, see VaxxedTheMovie. com. For rally/other events, see Facebook. com/GreenvilleVaxxed. FREE ADMISSION. Donations are appreciated. Camelot Cinema, 48 E. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 “Oneness 101” with Reverend John Beerman – 10:30am-noon. Examine Unity’s belief in Oneness. It is easy to say “WE are all One”, but what does that mean? Explore how to live from a belief and understanding of Oneness. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114. Integrative Holistic Workshops of the Upstate – 2-5pm. Class 1: The Highly Sensitive Person. Some of us “sponge up” others’ emotions and it can drag us down. Learn energy techniques to filter out negative energy. Learn techniques to boost and balance your energy. $40; $35 if paid 1 week in advance. 20 Congaree Rd. (inside Baby Impressions), Greenville. Meetup.com/Integrative-holistic-workshops-ofthe-upstate. Contact Alyssa at UpstateHealer@ gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show – 10-11am. Dr. Casebolt and GFM Wellness will be showcased on the Jack and Megan show on Channel 7. Watch for another exciting interview about how GFM Wellness can help change your life. Free. GFM Wellness, Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200. GFMWellness.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 “Perceptions vs. Reality” with Reverend John Beerman – 10:30am-noon. Being aware of judgments based on perceptions of people and events is the first step to living more in alignment with Spirit. Explore how to remove limitations with this consciousness. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Earthskills Rendezvous Gathering – Through Sunday, October 16. Join us for our 32nd year of Earthskills Rendezvous, a family-friendly gathering. Learn herbalism, archery, hide-tanning, basketry, spinning, weaving, plant id, fire-making, blacksmithing, and other primitive / homesteading skills. Come for the day or camp for the whole week! $35 and up. Earthskills, Event held at Avalon, 444 Patterson Rd., Westminster. 828-278-9181. PrimitiveSkills.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Cellular Healing Inside & Out – 1-5pm. Come learn how ASEA experts are enhancing the lives of people everywhere by providing an income opportunity & optimal health. Free RENU 28 to new members enrolling Saturday & Free RENU 28 sample to every attendee. Free for guests & $10 for associates. Carolina Holistic Health. Event held at Furman University (Hartness Pavilion), 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville. Register at AseaGreenville-Sc-Conference.eventbrite.com.

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classifieds FOR RENT CONSULTATION SPACE FOR RENT Work from home, but need space for natural health consultations? We have space for you. Convenient location off I-85 and Pelham Road exit. Daily, weekly and monthly rates available. Inquire @ Circulation Nation, Linda Craig. 864-569-8631. ROOM FOR RENT - For Natural Health Practitioner. Non-exclusive room for 70/30 split OR monthly rent for exclusive room. Conveniently located off Fairview Rd. in Simpsonville. Inquire @Circulation Nation of Simpsonville, Carol Edwards, 864-967-1803.

JOB POSTINGS WANTED: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST. FT or PT. Experience working with children and adults. Email resume and references to Jeannie@BEACONslps.com. WANTED: OFFICE STAFF. Minimum 2 yrs. experience in medical and insurance billing required. Good communication and computer skills. Must be friendly, team player. Email resume and references to Jeannie@ BEACONslps.com. SEEKING LICENSED HVAC CONTRACTOR to do final 10% of connection for 2 ton, 1300 SEER dual heat pump system for reasonable price. Boxes made, lines run, ductwork and crawl space unit in place. Need electric connected to unit and panel, and unit charged and tested. Contact HouseStuff9@ gmail.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 “Prioritizing Your Beliefs” with Reverend John Beerman – 10:30am-noon. Do you want to grow but sometimes lose direction? In this lesson, we will address priorities, and how to change subconscious beliefs, so your priorities will fall naturally in place. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 6466114.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show – 10-11am. Dr. Casebolt and GFM Wellness will be showcased on the Jack and Megan show on Channel 7. Watch for another exciting interview about how GFM Wellness can help change your life. Free. GFM Wellness, Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200. GFMWellness.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Disciples United Methodist Church Fall Bazaar – 9am-3pm. Artisans, crafts, book signing by two authors, bake sale, Usborne children’s books, silent auction, lunch, children’s activities and pumpkin patch. Free admission to Bazaar. Disciples United Methodist Church, 185 Riley Smith Rd., Greenville. 297-0382. MyDisciples@att.net. Family Nutrition Class – 10-11am. Why are so many kids (and adults) sick nowadays? A lot of it is our food. Come learn about nutrition as a family, and easy ways to make meals healthier. Space limited. $5 per family. Event held at Anderson Wellness Center, 131 Buford Ave., Anderson. To register, call/text Laura at 245-1700.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 “Transformation in Consciousness” Dr. Will Coleman Ph.D. – 10:30am-noon. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12.2) Discover how these words can transform your life. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 6466114. “Who You Are Becoming” – 1-3pm. Join theologian, Kabbalistic mystic and 4-time Agape Conference Keynote Speaker Will Coleman, Ph.D., to discover practical ways to renew yourself daily to optimize your enthusiasm, passion, and motivation.

No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114. “What in the World are they Spraying?” – 2-4:30pm. Holistic Life Coaching, Coach Lilo, presents this documentary with information on the ill health effects of ongoing weather modification programs and how we can protect ourselves. Come and join this awareness movement. Love offerings will be shared with the church. Free admission. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. For more info, contact Lilo at 540-8469307 or Vivit@Live.com.

Wellness, 301 Halton Rd., Ste. A, Greenville. 5580200. GFMWellness.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Intuitive Arts Fair – 10am-4pm. Have questions? Receive answers! Treat yourself with intuitive readings, Akashic Records, mediumship, Tarot, chair massage and energy work from some of North Carolina’s finest intuitives and practitioners. Most Individual Sessions: $25 for 20 minutes (cash). Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy / Hwy 25 (Exit 44 off I-26), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 Earth Dialogue Meeting at Moe Joe’s – 6-7pm. “Our Kids: Creating Environmental Stewards.” Earth Dialogue is co-sponsored by several organizations including Upstate Forever, Foothills Sierra Club, Green Congregations and Upstate Natural Awakenings. Food and drink for sale after 5pm. Free. Earth Dialogue, Moe Joe’s Coffee Shoppe and Wine Bar, 385 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson. Contact Ellie Taylor at 654-1331. Facebook.com/EarthDialogue.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Defeating Fatigue, Stress and Belly Fat Seminar – 6:15-7:15pm. Calling all folks with fatigue, stress, and belly fat. Learn how you can permanently lose weight and stay healthy for life. Free. GFM

plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awakening – 10am-6pm. Through Sunday, November 13. Saturday, 10am -6pm. Sunday, 11am-5pm. Come spend the weekend with us. Intuitive counselors, alternative healers, aura photography, creative vendors and informative speakers on health and spirituality. Everyone there is gifted. Come. Learn. Enjoy. Admission $10. Jan Posey, Greenville Shrine Club, 119 Beverly Rd., Greenville. Contact Jan Posey at 233-3033. JanTheMother@aol.com.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114. Ashtanga Full Primary Series – 11am-1pm. Intended to realign spine, detoxify body, and build strength/flexibility/stamina. Approx. 75 poses starting with sun salutations, then standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and backbends before relaxation. Minimal heat (85-90°). Taught by MaryAnne Abdulhadi. $15 drop-in; class packages and monthly memberships available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 301 (next to Whole Foods), Greenville. 329-1114. SouthernOM. com. Info@SouthernOM.com.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45-noon. Transform yourself, as we transition from rowing to YOGA! Enjoy our intimate Community with fluid sequencing of Hatha / Kripalu inspired yoga; every practice varies to keep it fresh! Personal Thai Yoga sessions available. $10 drop-in; $80 for 10 class pass no expiration!. Yoga at Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576A Woodruff Rd. at Mall Connector, Greenville. Laura Caylor: 901-3776. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.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.

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The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday. 6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828.

tuesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com C o m m u n i t y A c u p u n c t u re – n o o n - 8 p m . Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.

wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Yoga at Greenville Indoor Rowing. Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com

thursday Esoteric Acupuncture – 11am-5pm. Every 4th Thursday starting Feb. 25. A new form of acupuncture focusing on spiritual growth and personal evolution, designed specifically to raise consciousness. Triggers Sound-Light vibrations to activate the morphogenic field. Reorganizes the body to awaken and balance the deepest energy fields. To ensure availability, call for appt. Walk-ins also welcome. $80/hr. Held at Crystal Visions Books, 5426 Asheville Hwy./US 25, Hendersonville. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 7-8:30p. 2nd Thursday of the month. This Meetup is open to anyone looking for answers and validation of personal spiritual experiences. Topics vary monthly. Join other like hearted Souls seeking God in their everyday life. Free. Eckankar. Location will vary. 627-0470. Meetup.com/Upstate-Spiritual-ExperiencesGroup or Eck-SC.org

saturday YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Yoga at Greenville Indoor Rowing. Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

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Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer

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

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE Joan Massey, L.Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 47.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH Sande Triponey, LAc 16 Mills Ave., Ste. 8 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Specializing to help you feel and be the best you possible—naturally. Offering acupuncture, herbs and nutritional supplements, FDA approved bio-energetic scan and biopuncture therapy.

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, page22 and back cover.

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5000 Old Spartanburg Rd. Beside Pivotal Fitness 864-244-2733 • Taylors GoodToGoJuiceBar.com

Ta k e i t a l l i n and enhance your w e l l b e i n g . We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 29.

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

We help people get to the root cause of their health issues where other doctors cannot. We use Bio-Energetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 35.

KATIE HAMILTON, L.AC., MACOM Carolina Health Innovations 864-288-8593• Greenville CarolinaHealthInnovations.com

Acupuncture that’s relaxing and effective! Experience with pain management, migraines, men’s/ women’s issues, stress plus more. Come for a session and nourish your body and spirit.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

ALLERGY / NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS

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Food sensitivities can cause fatigue, weight gain, migraines, bloating and arthritis. We offer precise testing to identify and treat these disorders. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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You don’t have to suffer from night sweats, hot flashes, poor sleep, brain fog, loss of sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. We offer natural hormone replacement therapy customized for each individual patient to address these issues. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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 35.

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.

CHIROPRACTOR 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 11.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323 • Easley

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 22.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, mpounding o C veterinarian, dermatolo g y, t o p i c a l p a i n creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 27.

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CONCIERGE MEDICINE IDEALMD, LLC

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Looking for a Primary Care doctor that is easy to access and has the time and freedom to focus on your total wellness? Call today to learn more about our concierge membership programs. See ad, page 7.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

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

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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.

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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

HAPPY COW CREAMERY

332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com

Offering highquality, fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed dairy cows. Whole milk, chocolate milk, cultured buttermilk and strawberry milk are a few of the products offered at our farm store. See ad, page 30.

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 34.

SISTERLY LUV NATURAL HAIR STUDIO

Natalie Sullivan 24 East Butler Rd. 864-361-3964 • Mauldin StyleSeat.com/NatalieSullivan

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

Preventative and Personalized Healthcare with over 75 years of combined medical practice. BoardCertified Environmental, Functional & Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing. Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ad, page 5.

We identify the causes of disease rather than just suppressing the symptoms with drugs. We teach you how to implement life-style changes for permanent good health. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

Natural hair creams and butters for your hair along with styling at Sisterly Luv natural hair studio. We welcome all curl types. Call Natalie or book online.

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, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 19.

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HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Spring BelueFarms.com

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, glutenfree staples, wholesome snacks and Paleo, Whole30 and GAPS foods. Eat healthy. Be happy! See ad page 31.

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

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

UPCOUNTRY CLEANING SERVICES, LLC

Amber Pingley 864-918-2641 • UpcountryCleaning.com UpcountryClean@Gmail.com

A full-service grocery market owned and operated by the community. Specializing in locally grown, organic and non-GMO products. Opening April 15. See ad, page 29.

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

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB.

• Unhurried office visits with little or no wait time

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HOLISTIC LIFE COACHING

Wellness VIVIT HOLISTIC LIFE COACHING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY IDEALMD. IDEALMD IS NOT A PHYSICIAN OR A PHYSICIAN GROUP, AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICAL SERVICES. YOUR PHYSICIAN/PRACTICE WILL USE ITS INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE AND DEL ALL MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PRACTICE TO YOU.

GREENVILLE CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI, MD

stress-reducing strategies with an experienced, licensed clinical social worker. Relieve mental clutter, anxiety, depression, or life stress with therapeutic methods and counseling. See ad, page 24.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Memberships currently available with: FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC 777 Senate Parkway 864-932-4114 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com

WELLNESS CLINIC

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Listen to Life. Licensed audiologists who have served with pride and compassion for over 30 years. Marcy and Alisa personalize hearing solutions for you. See ad, page 33.

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WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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resources. Enjoy an outdoor space that saves water, lowers maintenance and invites hummingbirds and butterflies.

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general well-being. See ad, page 23.

PAIN MANAGEMENT GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

We offer several innovative strategies for pain problems. Pulsed Electrical Magnetic Frequency, Bio-Modulation and ozone injections all jump-start the healing process to get YOU out of pain. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS

Thomas A. Malone, MD Sharon Barthelmes, FNP Ruth Geide, NP-C 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020 • Williamston CompleteHealing.net

Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, physiotherapy, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 49.

QUANTUM HEALING HYPNOSIS INSIGHT QHHT

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

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

OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER

THERMOGRAPHY

Oma Sims 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A 864-354-4505 • Greenville OmasLifeEssentials.com

CAROLINA HOLISTIC HEALTH LLC

Oma is a renowned spiritual healer, intuitive and empath. She is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) practitioner. Over 25 years’ experience. Classes available. .

RETAIL RELAX THE BACK

1129-A Woodruff Road 864-987-0555 • Greenville RelaxTheBack.com/stores/greenville ● Greenville@RelaxTheBack.com

EARTH FM 103.3 WRTH FM The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville EarthFMWRTH.com

Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 48.

REIKI / HEALING TOUCH DIVINELY RESTORED

Julie Roberts, CCH,CIEC/CEP 864-354-1106 • Greer DivinelyRestored.com

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

Safe, pain/radiation free imaging. FDA registered Class I medical device. Imaging starts at $150 (includes free consultation to review the results). Enhancing Chinese Medicine with Modern Technology. See ad, page 6.

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

Dr. Lealand Fagan 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045 • Landrum

Thermography, FDA-approved, non-invasive breast screening, no compression. It’s great for women with implants. Younger women can start early detection without radiation concerns. Call for details. See ad, page 28.

The leading retailer for people seeking relief and prevention of back and neck pain by offering posture and back support products and self-care solutions. See ad, page 15.

VETERINARY CARE

SPIRITUAL CENTER

RADIO

Christina LeBoeuf Lic.Ac., MAOM; CCT; CLDT 106 N. Poinsett Hwy 864-516-6868 • Travelers Rest CarolinaHolisticHealthLLC.com

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UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest HolisticVetSC.com

304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 41.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING TRAINING

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

SENECA TREEHOUSE PROJECT

403 Coneross Ave., Seneca 864-710-7584 Scott@SenecaTreehouse.org SenecaTreehouse.org, ScottBunn.com

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

John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323• Easley

A community / learning center for sustainability. Services for and hands-on training in permaculture, construction, metal fabrication, living off the land. Treehouse Learning Center tours available. See ad, page 26.

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 22.

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

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

Drs. Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020 • Williamston CompleteHealing.net

WEIGHT LOSS AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 11.

GFM WELLNESS

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com

No need to go hungry and no gimmicks! We have an excellent track record for permanent weight loss by teaching life-style modifications, rebalancing hormones and detoxing the body. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS Elaine Pereira (864) 814-9055 Angela Vazquez Snyder (864) 208-4636

This program will impact and improve your overall health and lifestyle. The benefit is better sleep, increased energy, increased lean muscle, weight management and improved mental clarity.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®

864-593-8217 • Greenville/Greer 864-967-1803 • Simpsonville CirculationNation.com

Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 4.

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MOKSHA CENTER FOR WELLNESS

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

Offering colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, fire cupping, access bars, yoga, qigong, lifecoaching, counseling, massage therapy, sound therapy, reiki, waxing, facials, north node coaching, ionic foot detox, whole body vibration, ear candling, and more! See ad, page 15.

SOLUTIONS IN HEALTH CARE Jeanne Petan, Ph.D. 290 Enoree Trail 864-862-4113 • Fountain Inn

Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 9.

WOMEN’S HEALTH CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323 • Easley

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bioidentical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 22.

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Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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 35.

NATURAL IS BEYOUTIFUL

N.J. Sullivan 864-326-6883 MyNaturalButterfly@yahoo.com NaturalIsBeyoutiful.com

Natural is Beyoutiful: educating women and girls of all ethnicities to improve their natural health. For more info, come to our Women and Girls Expo, “Bringing Natural Back”.

YOGA / PILATES SOUTHERN OM HOT YOGA

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-329-1114 * Greenville SouthernOM.com

Two Styles of hot yoga. Designed to stretch, tone, and detoxify your body, mind and spirit. Voted 2015 Best of the Upstate.

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