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~ WHAT IF WE COULD ALL ~

LIVE CANCER FREE

NO DISEASE, Including CANCER, can Exist in an ALKALINE Body ~ Dr. Otto Warburg, 1931 Nobel Prize

“Kangen Water is alkaline-rich (pH of 8-9) and considered the best drinking water because of its incomparable powers of hydration, detoxification and antioxidation.”

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TURMERIC – Nature’s STRONGEST Healer… and Your Armor for Proactive Health

Turmeric’s active ingredient is an extracted compound called curcumin. It stops the development of cancer by interfering with the cellular signaling aspects of the chronic disease.

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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.

20 ALKALINE WATER

AND YOUR HEALTH

22 TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL

Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

by April Thompson

26 BUILDING

BETTER BONES

Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

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by Kathleen Barnes

28 CHOOSING A

CHIROPRACTOR

How to Find the Best One

by Marlaina Donato

32 SCHOOL OM WORK

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Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation

by April Thompson

33 SOUL SHINE

by Marianne Williamson

36 NATURE

PHOTOGRAPHER ROBERT LLEWELLYN

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Moving from Looking to Seeing

by April Thompson

38 CREATING

COMMUNITY 15 Ways to Craft a Circle of Caring

by Linda Buzzell

40 FERMENTED

FOODS REVIVAL

Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

by Judith Fertig

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spotlight 14 26 fitbody 28 healingways 29 chiropractor

profiles 32 healthykids 33 inspiration 17 36 wisewords 38 greenliving 40 consciouseating 42 healthyeating

guide 43 calendar 43 classifieds 18 46 resourceguide

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ince we are talking about transformational travel in this month’s issue, I thought I’d share a unique travel experience I had just last year.

Once upon a time there was a magical place nestled in the hills of northern Italy called Damanhur. This specially chosen location was inhabited by a small group of people who had come together to form a community that incorporated their ethical values—inspired by a love of nature and all living things—and to practice their belief in magic.

Now, although Harry Potter books and films have brought magic into the mainstream of society’s awareness, it is often perceived as “trickery” or synonymous with childish things. In a similar way, as adults, we are conditioned to believe that war and division are the grown-up realities necessitated by living in the physical world.

Damanhur’s belief in magic is realized in a variety of ways: through a belief in unity with people, trees, plants and all living things; through self-healing via a form of energy called “selfica”, by a dedication to awakening the “divine spark” in each individual and by finding inspiration through Damanhur’s incredibly beautiful and hand-wrought underground temples.

In case you’re wondering, Damanhur is a real place. It is a place where 600 people live together in “nucleo communities”, which are structures typically housing 12-25 people. It is a place that, in 2005, was recognized by the United Nation’s Global Forum on Human Settlement as a model for a sustainable society. It is a community that has its own constitution and its own currency, and which hosts thousands of visitors each year. International travelers and scholars visit Damanhur in order to view its renowned and sacred underground structures called the Temples of Humanity which are adorned with mosaics, stained glass and sculptures; to witness its organic farming and green building practices; to walk its colorful labyrinths and to take part in the many courses taught in its mystery school.

In August, 2016 I spent five days in Damanhur. Its peaceful aura and unique spiritual appreciation of life in all its forms is an experience I won’t quickly forget. This small community in the alpine foothills of Piedmont, Italy stands as an example of how the human experiment can succeed when imbued with love, beauty and viewing all life as sacred.

Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc

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newsbriefs The Illuminate Expo Returns to Flat Rock

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lluminate: The Psychic and Healing Arts Expo, returns to Flatrock, North Carolina, on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29. The producers of the expo, Julie King and Itha Trantham, describe the event as “a celebration of the wonderful holistic and spiritual communities in the Upstate and mountain areas” which offers “real intuitive guidance, alternative healing therapies and great information.” King comments, “The first expo in July 2016 was a great success and the 3rd event promises to be more expansive.”

Illuminate Expo hosts 40 intuitive, psychic readers and healers offering their services for $20 per session, and there are free lectures and seminars each day on a variety of topics. Vendors offer gifts, books, healing tools, crystals, jewelry, art, music and more, and a variety of practitioners, spiritual organizations and tools can be found to enlighten participants and help them thrive during stressful times.

King explains the purpose of the expo: “Our world is changing at an everaccelerating rate and it is imperative that we find ways to cope and stay balanced.

We are all unique, so experimentation helps us find the modalities, counselors and techniques that resonate with each of us.”

The Illuminate Expo is co-sponsored

by Crystal Visions Books, Natural Awakenings Upstate, and Channel 70 Video Productions.

Time: 10am-6pm both days. Cost: $9/day; kids under 12 free. Admission includes raffle. Location: Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, 180 W. Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC. For more information, contact Julie King at 831-601-9005, email TheIlluminateExpo@gmail.com, or visit TheIlluminateExpo.com for information on presenters, readers and vendors.

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newsbriefs New Look for Natural Awakenings Magazine

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atural Awakenings magazine is sporting a new look. After being unveiled in July in Florida’s Collier/Lee edition that serves Naples and Fort Myers—the first of a family of GET A GOOD magazines that has grown to encompass 85 NIGHT’S SLEEP U.S. cities, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Fresh Looks at Autism Republic—the new logo and cover design will Prevent & appear in all editions starting this month.

Heal Cancer Other design elements are expected to be Escape into NATURE refreshed in the near future to align with the evolution of the national content already underway. The plans were announced at the Natural Awakenings’ Publishers Conference in Orlando in May. “We’ve kept up with new, cutting-edge trends and developments in all areas of sustainable, healthy living through the years, so it’s only natural for our look to also evolve,” says Sharon Bruckman, CEO and founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation. “The new cover format enables us to highlight more of the content offered inside the issue. The changes also reflect the success of our mission in supporting the presence and growth of the natural living movement to the point where it’s beneficially influencing mainstream media content.”

Launched by Bruckman with a single magazine in 1994, Natural Awakenings is now one of the largest, free, local, healthy lifestyle publications worldwide, serving approximately 3.5 million readers.

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Thermography Screenings now available at Acupuncture of Greer

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uth Kyle, owner of Acupuncture of Greer, announces the addition of Judith Jung, who will be hosting thermography screenings every first and third Friday of each month.

Thermography, a radiation-free, safe and harmless way to receive a breast screening, uses digital infrared imaging to detect changes in surface temperatures of the body which can indicate areas of concern. After the camera records the person’s temperature, a computer analyzes and produces high-quality images of temperature variations. The test, which is touch-free, only takes a few minutes.

Kyle explains, “Preventative health is the best way to make sure you’re in good shape to ward off the changing weather bugs. Now you can have your breast health checked, without radiation, and get an acupuncture ‘tune-up’ all in the same location.”

Acupuncture of Greer is located at 106 Memorial Dr., in Greer. For more information, call 864-561-4503 or visit AcupunctureOfGreer.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 46.

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Shakin N’ Bakin Party in New Building

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irculation Nation (CN) invites the public to their 5-year anniversary party on Saturday, October 14 from noon to 4 p.m.

The celebration will include food, drink and music. “After 5 years, we are thrilled to be in a new, bigger building that allows us to house our existing studio and provides the opportunity to add natural health practitioners in massage, craniosacral, reiki, myofascial release, fascia blasting, medicupping and personal training,” says owner Linda Craig. “We are grateful for our loyal members of our whole body rejuvenation studio concept. With the addition of other practitioners, it fulfills our goal of being a one-stop fitness and wellness center.”

CN’s concept starts by hydrating with ECHO “molecular hydrogen-enriched” water. Next is using a vibration platform to improve circulation, and last is detoxing heavy metals and toxins through the relaxing experience of a far-infrared sauna.

“We have many people report pain relief, better sleep, and feeling more rejuvenated after even one session at CN,” says Craig.

CN offers many types of memberships.

They also accept Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, Blue 365 and Prime-Healthways insurance-related programs. They sell vibration therapy machines, Echo water systems, and far-infrared saunas for home use or for commercial use in settings like practitioners’ offices, health food stores, salons, spas and other fitness locations.

Circulation Nation is located at 109 E-Regency Commons Dr., Greer. For more information, call 864-593-8217 or visit CirculationNation.com. See ad, page 35.

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editorial calendar JANUARY

health & wellness

plus: affordable complementary care FEBRUARY

conscious dying

plus: children’s dental health MARCH

food sensitivities

plus: holistic eye health APRIL

eco-yards

plus: medical massage MAY

natural pregnancy & childbirth plus: women rising JUNE

chronic pain remedies

plus: hybrid vehicles update JULY

natural detox options plus: true prosperity AUGUST

rethinking cancer

plus: reframing autism SEPTEMBER

graceful aging plus: yoga OCTOBER

newsbriefs Louise Hay Leaves Lasting Legacy

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n August 30, Louise Hay, noted publisher, visionary and advocate who is often considered the founder of the self-help movement, transitioned peacefully of natural causes. Hay published her first book, Heal Your Body, in 1976 (at age 50) long before it was fashionable to discuss the connection between the mind and body. Her second book, You Can Heal Your Life, was published in 1984 and became the basis for a documentary that was shown in Greenville in 2015 by this magazine.

Her early career began with attendance at the Church of Religious Science, and continued when she entered a ministerial program. A popular speaker at the church, she found herself counseling clients, which quickly transitioned to a full-time career. After several years, Hay compiled a reference guide detailing the mental causes of physical ailments and developed positive thought patterns for reversing illness and creating health. This compilation was the basis for Heal Your Body, also known affectionately as “the little blue book.”

In 1985, Hay began her famous support group, “The Hayride,” with six men diagnosed with AIDS. By 1988, the group had grown to a weekly gathering of 800 people and had moved to an auditorium in West Hollywood. Once again, Hay had started a movement of love and support long before people began to wear red ribbons on their lapels. In 1987, what began as a small venture in the living room of her home turned into Hay House, Inc.: a successful publishing company that has sold millions of books and products worldwide and now has offices in California, New York, London, Sydney, Johannesburg and New Delhi.

Louise Hay’s estate, as well as all future royalties, will be donated to The Hay Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by Hay that financially supports diverse organizations supplying food, shelter, counseling, hospice care, and funds to those in need.

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Leigh Healing Center Offers Meditation and Mindfulness Group

plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

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eigh Healing Center is now hosting a free meditation and minfulness group between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Deborah Edwards, a Chopra Center certified “perfect health instructor” will lead the group in meditation and offer mindfulness tips and instruction.

Whether for relaxation, stress relief or the numerous health benefits, science continually supports the idea that everyone benefits from establishing a regular meditation practice. Both beginning and seasoned meditators can gain extra benefits and power from group meditation.

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Leigh Healing Center is located at 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-406-3800. See ad, pages 37.

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Newly Renovated Office at Auger Family Chiropractic

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fter 25 years of helping thousands of people “live a better life,” Auger Family Chiropractic Clinic has renovated their office. “We have updated the building’s look, added more natural light inside, and re-worked the landscaping. As part of our patients’ healing process, they enjoy a uniquely beautiful and uplifting environment. Our patients often comment on how much they enjoy just being here, and children and adults alike love viewing the huge “Under The Sea” mural on our 18 foot wall,” says Wellness Coordinator Connie Hood.

The main benefit of Auger Family Chiropractic is its stated commitment to “very precise adjustments to the spine,” which, they explain, improves nerve flow between the brain and the body. “When this occurs,” Dr. Auger explains, “multiple areas begin to function better—hence, “A Better Life.”

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esveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heartprotective nature. Researchers believe it may also help promote eye health, including prevention of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, but not much is known about its presence in the eyes. Scientists from Tongji Medical College, in China, set out to measure the concentration of trans-resveratrol in the eyes after oral supplementation.

Three daily doses of Longevinex, an oral trans-resveratrol-based capsule supplement, was administered to 35 adults prior to eye surgery on one of their eyes, and tissue samples of the conjunctiva, aqueous humor and vitreous humor were taken. Researchers measured the tissues for resveratrol concentration to determine how much of the supplement penetrated the eyes. Resveratrol metabolites were detected in the conjunctiva of 25 of the eyes, indicating that the beneficial substance does pass through the brain.

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WOMEN LIVE LONGER WHEN SURROUNDED BY GREENERY

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esearchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, followed 108,630 U.S. women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study between 2000 and 2008, comparing their mortality rates with the amount of vegetation around their homes.

The researchers also accounted for related risk factors such as age, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and smoking behaviors. They concluded that subjects living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate than those living in the least lush areas during the study period.

Banning Trans Fats Lowers Heart Attacks

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leven counties in New York instituted restrictions on trans fatty acids in restaurants in 2007. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine used data from the New York State Department of Health statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System and U.S. Census population estimates to determine the impact of these restrictions on the health of the community; they compared the 11 counties that had the restrictions to 25 counties without them. The scientists concluded that hospital heart attack admissions were significantly lower for the 11 counties with the restrictions.

Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia

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study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive impairment, the second-most common form of dementia. The ailment occurs when blood vessels become damaged by cardiovascular disease, impeding good blood circulation and making the brain work harder.

The researchers scanned the brains and conducted computerized decision-making and attention tests on 38 people with mild, early forms of vascular cognitive impairment. Half of the subjects were asked to participate in supervised, one-hour walking sessions three times per week for a six-month period. The remaining subjects did not walk.

After six months, the walking group showed improvements in both blood pressure and brain function, with their brains requiring less effort during the decisionmaking and attention tests.

The Impact of Trauma On the Body

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hen animals are faced with a lifethreatening situation, their bodies experience a flood of chemicals such as cortisol and adrenaline that throw their bodies temporarily out of whack. Once the threat has passed, their bodies discharge the survival stress energy in the form of shaking or stretching, allowing them to move on with their lives as if nothing ever happened.

For us humans, it’s not so simple.

After stressful events—whether it’s a single event or cumulative mini traumas—our bodies often do not have ways to effectively clear the arousal chemicals produced. This residual energy tends to be stored in our bodies and can result in PTSD, depression, anxiety, muscle aches and pains, insomnia, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive issues.

In his revolutionary book, The Body Keeps the Score, trauma therapist and researcher Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk draws on 30 years of experience to argue that trauma is one of the West’s most urgent public health issues.

He explains how its stressful impact can predispose us to everything from diabetes to heart disease, and maybe even cancer.

Van Der Kolk and other innovative researchers say that while traditional “talk therapy” may be helpful to a degree, working with the body to locate the source of the trauma and having a way to release it safely is the key to lasting resolution of the psychological and physiological effects of trauma.

Shelly M. Smith is a licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and life coach, specializing in body-centered approaches. She works with individuals and couples at Heaven On Earth Farm in Pickens, SC. Please visit her at ShellySmith.org or call 864-933-8000 for more information.See ad, page 13.

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Vitamin D plus Calcium Lowers Cancer Risk

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esearchers from the Creighton University School of Nursing, in Omaha, Nebraska, studied 2,303 healthy postmenopausal women to determine whether a link between vitamin D and cancer existed. The treatment group comprised 1,156 women receiving 2,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D3 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day for four years. The 1,147 women in the control group received placebos for the same duration.

Within the study timeframe, 64 women from the placebo group were diagnosed with some form of cancer, while only 49 subjects from the treatment group faced a cancer diagnosis. This represents a small, but significant reduction in the cancer rate for those taking vitamin D3. Further analyses of the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood revealed that the women that developed cancer had substantially lower levels of this vitamin than the subjects that remained healthy.

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Spirulina Reduces Weight and Cholesterol

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pirulina platensis, a singlecelled blue-green algae used in supplements, is often taken for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A new study from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, tested the efficacy of spirulina supplementation on the body mass index (BMI), weight and cholesterol levels of 64 obese adults between the ages of 20 and 50.

Subjects were divided into intervention and placebo groups.

The intervention group took twice-daily supplements of Spirulina platensis for 12 weeks. BMI, fasting blood samples and lipid profiles were assessed at the beginning and end of the study, and food intake and appetite were reported daily.

The scientists found more than double the reductions in both body weight and BMI in the spirulina group, compared to the control group. In addition, reductions in both total cholesterol and appetite were found in the intervention group.

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Decaying Autumn Leaves Feed Summer Gardens In many parts of the U.S., autumn brings fallen leaves, and the benefits of composting can be extended via leaf molding. “You get new leaves every year. You don’t need to take leaves to a landfill or burn them,” advises Lee Reich, Ph.D., a garden and orchard consultant in New Paltz, New York (LeeReich.com). Digging or tilling leaves into garden beds and containers, using them as mulch, fosters natural soil conditioning, supplies beneficial nutrients and enriches earthworm habitat. PlanetNatural.com estimates that 50 to 80 percent of tree nutrients end up in their leaves.

According to FineGardening.com, “Leaf mold prevents extreme fluctuations in soil temperature, keeps the soil surface loose so water penetrates easily, retains soil moisture by slowing water evaporation and stimulates biological activity, creating a microbial environment that helps thwart pests.”

One method comprises piling leaves in a corner of the yard or in a wood or wire bin at least three feet wide and tall. Thoroughly dampen the entire pile and let it sit, checking the moisture level occasionally during dry periods and adding water if necessary. Another option is to fill a large plastic bag with leaves and moisten them. Seal the bag, and then cut some holes or slits for airflow. Check every month or two and add water if the leaves are dry.

Either way, the decomposition process for most leaves can take six to 12 months; DIYNatural.com reports that some leaves, like oak, can take up to three years to decompose. Hasten the process by mowing the leaves a couple of times before adding them to the pile or bag; turning them over every few weeks with a shovel or garden fork; or covering the contained pile with a plastic tarp to keep the leaves wetter and warmer.

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globalbriefs Wind Turbines Kill Winged Creatures Wind turbines make cleaner energy, but are dangerous to birds and bats. According to a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, approximately 573,000 birds and 888,000 bats are killed annually by wind turbines, which are providing increased wind power capacity nationwide. At one solar power plant in California, an estimated 3,500 birds died in just the plant’s first year of operation.

What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories.

Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent.

In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent. With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds.

Take action at NationOfChange.org/petitions/protect-bats-lethal-wind-turbines.

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Eco Sneakers

Biodegradable Reeboks Help Solve Waste Problem Reebok is introducing a completely compostable sneaker designed to neither harm the environment when created nor potentially clog a landfill when discarded. The shoe’s upper section is made of sustainable organic cotton, while the sole is derived from industrially grown corn, harvested when it’s older and tougher. Even the eyelets are stitched, using no metal or plastic.

Fast Foodies

Toddlers Routinely Reach for French Fries A collaborative study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that toddlers under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than vegetables on any given day; one in four 6-to-11-month-olds and one in five 1-year-olds consumed no vegetables at all.

This concerning downward trend began more than a decade ago.

The percentage of babies and toddlers eating canned or frozen fruits and vegetables declined by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012, and the consumption of dark, leafy greens among those under 2 has halved since 2005. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, an associate professor with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, says, “You often have to offer a new food to a toddler up to 10 times before they will eat it.”

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ike so many others who experience chronic health problems, Robin Heustess came to her career as a Kangen Water distributor because of a health crisis: she suffered from allergies, psoriasis and acid reflux for many years. She recalls the psoriasis drawing stares from strangers and admits, “It made me feel like the elephant man.”

Immunotherapy offered little relief for Robin’s allergy symptoms. When prescription drugs were not effective for her psoriasis, she was told by doctors, “injectible biologics.” was the next step. This was her “watershed” moment when she knew there had to be a better way.

She found it through one of her husband’s contacts—a Kangen Water distributor named Tom Meletis who lives in Charleston, South Carolina, where Robin and her husband Joe live. Hearing of her health issues, Meletis began providing them with Kangen water. Within five weeks, Robin’s sinuses were clear and she could breathe without steroid sprays or allergy medication.

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patch of skin on her forearm, her skin condition has healed.

Today, the Heustesses are Kangen Water distributors for Upstate South Carolina.

Kangen water is “electrolyzed-reduced and hydrogenenriched water” created from a machine manufactured by Enagic International, a Japan-based company. According to the company’s website, they have been “the leading manufacturer of alkaline ionizers and water filtration machines in the world” for over four decades.

Watershed.info is the website created by Robin and Joe that describes the electrical restructuring process that creates the antioxidant-rich water responsible for the health benefits attributed to alkaline water. The Enagic machine filters out chlorine and other impurities from the tap water, then separates the hydrogen and oxygen with a process known as electrolysis.

This process adds an electron to the hydrogen, creating a new molecule called diatomic molecular hydrogen gas. When this is added to drinking water, it produces antioxidant-rich water.

Oxidants are, by definition, oxidizing agents, and antioxidants are any substances that act to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical. In the human body, oxidative damage plays a huge role in many of our modern-day diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Antioxidants, on the other hand, act to tame the free radicals (or highly reactive chemicals) in the body that have the potential to harm cells and cause disease.

Kangen water also contains various minerals, such as calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Robin notes that unlike other filtration systems that filter out even helpful minerals, the Kangen Water machine will keep these minerals intact.

There are various models of Kangen Water machines, including an “under the counter” model. Most models feature buttons that control seven different levels of pH, each geared to a specific purpose. Although the most touted use of Kangen water is for drinking and health purposes, the pH level can be adjusted to produce water for other uses as well, including cooking, beauty and cleaning. The pH levels range from 2.5 pH to 11.5 pH, and the recommended drinking water range is 8.5 to 9.5 pH. Robin advises that when one begins drinking alkaline water, it is best to start at a pH level of 8.5 for about 10 days, then graduate to 9 pH for another 10 days, then finally move to 9.5 pH. She explains that the water is helping the body to detox, so it is best for the process to be gradual.

Kangen Water machines have been reported as being used in over 300 hospitals in Japan and used exclusively by seven NFL teams. The devices range in price from $1,980 for a more basic model to $6,000 for a restaurant-quality device designed for high-volume usage. The best-selling model is priced at $3,980 and offers seven levels of water usage. Payment plans are available through Enagic Interational.

For more information on WatershedSC, its products, and the process of creating alkaline water, visit WatershedSC.info. See ad, page 4.

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

CBD Hemp Oil: A Few Drops Can Change Your Life

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f you haven’t heard about cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil, you probably will.

Derived from the cannabis plant, CBD hemp oil has been shown to relieve the body’s endocannabinoid system which controls sensations like pain, mood and appetite.

However, CBD hemp oil will not make you high.

Some cannabis varieties, like marijuana, have high amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is psychoactive. CBD is obtained from industrial hemp which has scant THC and no psychoactive affects.

Legal in 44 states (including South Carolina), CBD hemp oil contains potent antioxidants that prevent oxidative stress associated with gastrointestinal, neural and immune disorders. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services holds a patent (#6,630,507) for the use of CBD oil to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s,

multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s, autoimmune diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, and inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s.

Clinical studies printed in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology have shown just a few drops of CBD hemp oil can reduce epileptic seizures, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. The oil also been shown to improve sleep, energy levels, digestion and immune functions, as well as reduce sebaceous oil production, making it effective in controlling acne and psoriasis.

When buying CBD hemp oil, be sure to purchase it from a reputable source. Ideally, the oil should be organic, nonGMO, pressed from hemp leaves and stems, processed without chemicals, and be proven not to affect drug tests (i.e., not psychoactive). Although CBD hemp oil is a supplement and not a medication, you may still want to consult your doctor before using it.

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TRAVEL Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

by April Thompson

An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.

Declare Your Intentions

Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers.

It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.

Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook.

“Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau.

Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.”

Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents.

One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.

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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau.

Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.

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times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.”

If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.

Do Less, Experience More If we truly want to know the secret of soulful traveling, we need to believe there is something sacred waiting to be discovered in virtually every journey. ~Phil Cousineau

Move Beyond Comfort

“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes.

“When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert.

“My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.”

“Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at

To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend.

“Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.”

Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in one’s thinking.

Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau.

He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall.

Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says.

Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”

Journey Jump-Offs Here’s a short list of resources to inspire transformative adventuring.

n The blog at AyanaJourneys.com explores Cambodia’s sacred Buddhist sites.

n Evergreen Escapes at Evergreen EscapesIntl.com specializes in unforgettable locales tailored to the traveler’s inner calling.

n “The Travelers” podcast via Holocene.io/travelers features stories and advice from 200-plus changemakers on topics ranging from creativity, fear and gratitude to travel-related careers.

n Muddy Shoe Adventures at MuddyShoeAdventures.com offers small-group trips that challenge participants with combinations of physical activities and cultural experiences.

n OuterTravelsInnerJourneys.com connects people through shared spiritual adventures like mind-body healing and immersion in nature.

n Phil Cousineau (PhilCousineau.net) hosts writer’s retreats, literary tours and pilgrimages to historic sacred sites.

n Responsible Travel at Responsible Travel.com offers socially and environmentally conscious tours to all seven continents, including small-ship cruises to more authentic, lesserknown ports of call.

n Transformational Travel Council’s website Transformational.travel conveys uplifting stories, a travelers’ forum and other tools for changeseekers.

n World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.net) links volunteers with organic farmers to help build a sustainable global community.

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When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”

Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.”

They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of

clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.

Drive Home Transformation

Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.”

Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy.

It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert.

“Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau.

Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home.

4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country.

4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts.

4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide.

4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com.

4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region.

4 Meet and host individual travelers via CouchSurfing.com, a network of 11 million globetrotters in 150,000 cities.

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Lasting Travel Gifts

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Adventure travelers named transformation and an expanded worldview as top motives for their explorations. ~Adventure Travel Trade Association

The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage.

Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections.

“We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video.

The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”

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

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BUILDING BETTER BONES

Coming Next Month Diabetes Prevention & Reversal

Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

Plus: Silent Retreats November articles include: Lifestyle Changes for Diabetics Stretching Modalities The Benefits of Silent Retreats and so much more!

by Kathleen Barnes

Success in the quest for stronger bones is possible at any age.

Start and Stay Young

“Peak bone strength is reached by the age of 30, so it’s vital for young people to engage in dynamic impact movement through their teen years and 20s,” says Sherri Betz, chair of the American Physical Therapy Association bone health group, a doctor of physical therapy and geriatric-certified specialist with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California.

Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active and for us all to continue with athletic activities throughout adulthood to preserve the bone health peak we reach at age 30.

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Optimal Bone Exercises

“Adulthood is a perfectly good time to start building and improving bone fitness and health. The outcome is just a little bit less,” says Steven A. Hawkins, Ph.D., a professor of exercise science at California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks.

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“Bone responds to exercise much like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.”

“The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes.

Standing exercises are recommended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker.

“Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.”

The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others. Research by Tucker’s team pub-

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lished in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating up to 10 times twice a day in intervals at least eight hours apart. “If you jump continuously, the exercise loses effectiveness pretty quickly,” he says.

Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises. Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.

Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such strengthening safeguards against falling and injury.

Walking Isn’t It

Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins.

“Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness. While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41

Yoga for Bones Yoga doesn’t involve bouncing or jumping for the most part, but it can be helpful in maintaining strong bones, says Sherri Betz, a Santa Cruz, California, physical therapist and Pilates and yoga instructor. “Poses, including the tree, chair, warrior, triangle, half moon and sun salute, need to be as dynamic as possible and focus on leg strengthening and spine extension.

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Rosalinda Yoga for Transformation percent for postmenopausal women walking four hours a week, with fewer falls due to improved strength, balance and other factors per the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weight-bearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime.

Kathleen Barnes is a health writer and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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The most common way of testing bone density is a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan. The result is called a T-score and is one case where a zero is perfect.

A score of +1.0 to -1.0 is considered normal. A score between -1.0 and -2.5 is considered osteopenia, or weakened bones. A score lower than -2.5 indicates some level of osteoporosis.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends bone density testing for women and men older than 65 and 70, respectively, and those that are petite, prone to breaking bones or have other risk factors.

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Choosing a Chiropractor How to Find the Best One

by Marlaina Donato

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hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.

Address Specific Needs

Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life.

“Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.”

Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees.

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styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain.

If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.”

“There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston.

Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.

Ask Questions

First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor

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has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays.

Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.

Be Consistent

“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results.

St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results.

Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.”

Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.”

She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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s a child in Jamaica, Dr. Yvette Edwards witnessed her mother suffering from muscle spasms so severe that they made it difficult for her to walk. Nothing seemed to help. Unable to further her treatment due to his limited equipment, a local chiropractor recommended migrating to the U.S. where better equipment was available.

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

Recalling the experience, Edwards notes, “I went with her on one of her visits, and saw the process; I saw her body responding immediately to the treatments. Chiropractic care restored her health.” Her interest was peaked. She later attended a chiropractic school in Georgia, then finished her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in South Carolina.

Edwards has owned and operated Life Chiropractic Clinic for 15 years, and specializes in chiropractic services and nutrition counseling. She also provides products by Foot Levelers, a company that produces custom-made orthotic footwear, and the clinic has recently added a Foot Leveler kiosk. The device scans the feet to obtain data pertaining to the arches and how they affect the body’s overall balance. Also available are insoles custom made to an individual’s feet, as well as shoes in various styles to help correct any imbalance.

Live Chiropractic is located at 1272 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. For more information, call 864-288-2136 or visit DrEdwardsChiro.com. See ad, page 9.

Therapy and Biofeedback at Augusta St. Clinic

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r. Roger S. Jaynes, a native of the Carolinas, has been treating patients at Augusta Street Clinic for the past 23 years. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he initially worked as a social worker in a mental health institution. Disappointed with conventional medicine that offered little improvement for both his patients’ health issues and his own digestive problems, Jaynes looked to other areas, and he found a Native American naturopathic doctor who treated him with homeopathic remedies. When the treatments eliminated his digestive issues, he became intrigued by holistic healing and decided to pursue a career in natural medicine.

Jaynes founded Augusta St. Clinic in 1987. The clinic provides chiropractic and homeopathy care, and his specialty is providing holistic care through bio-feedback testing and German biological remedies. Augusta St. Clinic also offers Lyme evaluations, ionized oxygen therapy and MORA biofeedback therapy, and the patients range from infants to adults.

After obtaining a Masters degree in Social Work, Jaynes graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic and earned a Doctorate with the National Board of Homeopathic Educators. He continues to expand his knowledge of the body and how it works, and has a passion for helping his patients overcome their challenges and take back control of their health.

Augusta St. Clinic is located at 1521 Augusta St., Greenville. For more information, call 864-232-0082 or visit AugustaStClinic.com. See ad, page 7.

Celebrating 25 Years of Practice in the Upstate

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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.

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 6. natural awakenings

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Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis.

Directional NonForce Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses.

Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints.

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Graston Technique – Instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in Chase Dixon, BS, DC muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic r. Chase Dixon of Dixon Wellness causes of fibromyalgia. and Chiropractic comes from a family of chiropractors. Both his mother, AnNetwork Spinal Analysis (network gela Dixon and his father, Chuck Dixon, chiropractic) – This low-force techare chiropractors and are active in the nique addresses the entire body to family business. improve communication between the Dr. Chase Dixon graduated from brain and nerves via points along the Clemson University, and after receiving spine and is suited to all ages. his doctorate of chiropractic care, entered the family practice in Anderson. Dixon Somato Respiratory Integration – Special Wellness and Chiropractic combines exercises leverage the body-breath conchiropractic with nutrition. Dixon notes nection to assist stress management, ten- “Spinal adjustments are key and nutrition sion release and whole body awareness. enhances health by feeding the tissues It employs focus, breath work, touch and with whole food supplements, giving the movement. Compatible with other treat- body the proper fuel it needs. We carry a ments, it can also be done at home. complete line of whole food supplements.

This combination can help patients live life to the fullest, avoid illnesses and provide a better chance at increased longevity”.

Dixon is excited that new software acquired “will highlight concerns in blood chemistry analysis before they are flagged as abnormal”. This will assist in making recommendations in nutrition that will be proactive in keeping patients healthy.

The nutritional counseling provided at Dixon Wellness and Chiropractic includes blood chemistry analysis and nutrition response testing (muscle testing or AK).

A massage therapist is also available and educational seminars can be arranged on nutrition topics for church groups, civic organization and other interested parties.

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chiropractorprofiles Teaching Proper Posture is Key at St. John Family Chiropractic

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r. Nancy St. John of St. John Family Chiropractic started her health care career in a hospital as a student nurse. She says there she became disillusioned with the practice of medicine and, after an accident led her to chiropractic care, she knew she had found her true calling.

St. John completed her first year of chiropractic study at Sherman College of Chiropractic in 1973 and then continued her chiropractic education at Palmer College where she received her doctorate in 1977. She is currently celebrating 40 years in practice.

In addition to offering a full spine manual and activator family practice, St. John teaches her patients what to do after they leave her office. “We teach muscle memory; proper positions for sleeping, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, vacuuming, etc.

She also offers Standard Process supplements.

St. John stresses that the proper postural positions ensure that the patient responds favorably to conservative care and doesn’t become physician dependent. She further adds that this education will actually reduce the number of visits required.

St. John Family Chiropractic is located at 148 Walnut Lane, Suite I, Travelers Rest. For more information, call 864-834-8099. See ad, page 21.

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These are tools kids can rely on for the rest of their lives, and use them to get back to their center.

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~Ali Smith

School Om Work

Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation

by April Thompson

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choolchildren are learning the calming effect of tuning into their minds and bodies through a pioneering program in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s replacing time outs and school detentions with mindful moments.

Trained staff—including many former students—teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations.

Frustrated kids cool off and center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mindful Moment Room in the HLF flagship Robert W. Coleman Elementary

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School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant.

“When we had to take a big test, before I took it and in the middle, I took deep breaths to stay calm and finish the test. When everybody around you is making a lot of noises, you just try to tune them out and be yourself, do your breathing,” says another fifth-grader.

The training starts with educators learning mindfulness techniques both to help their students and also manage their own stress in the classroom. “The program was a fantastic experience,” says Lori Gustovson, a teacher at Baltimore’s Lincoln Elementary School. “We integrated the exercises into our daily schedules, helping many students and teachers focus their attention and regulate emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration. We are a better school because of the time they spent in our classrooms teaching us the beauty of paying attention to breath, movement and each other,” she observes.

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Participating schools have reported fewer fights, better attendance and higher grades, among other benefits, according to Ali Smith, all results backed by independent research. Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance.

The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’”

Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how to do all the things you guys taught us.”

Virginia, another student, noted, “This morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.”

Other schools are following suit.

Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others.

Find easy instruction at Tinyurl.com/ MindfulnessStarterLesson.

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

Mindful Exercises inspiration This meditation exercise is recommended by the Holistic Life Foundation to help kids slow down, relax, de-stress or clear their heads:

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Sit comfortably with one hand on your belly, with your head, neck and spine in alignment. Breathe through your nose. As you inhale, feel your belly expand and pause for a second. Then, exhale and feel the belly fall. Repeat for 10 breaths.

This mindfulness instruction is excerpted from a starter lesson at MindfulSchools.org:

Mindfulness is noticing what is happening in the present moment. It can help calm us when we are angry, sad or frustrated. It can help us notice when we are happy or grateful and also to focus, whether in school or in sports.

It’s important to let our bodies be very still. When that happens, it gets very quiet. When we have still and quiet bodies, that’s what we call our mindful bodies. Now, let’s close our eyes and just sit like this for one minute.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~Maya Angelou

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by Marianne Williamson

ur deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

From A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

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began to look at a tree’s acorns, flowers and pollen, I realized that this tree is doing what we do: it’s born, grows, has offspring and dies; it seeks air, nutrients and light. Trees all have a fascinating master plan for survival and reproduction. Some trees can build an architectural structure that grows 150 feet high and can withstand 100-milean-hour winds.

How do you suggest that a newbie tree-watcher start learning how to see trees more intimately?

Nature Photographer Robert Llewellyn on

MOVING FROM LOOKING TO SEEING

by April Thompson

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or the past 40 years, Robert Llewellyn has photographed thousands of unique beauties— many of them trees, flowers, seeds and other landscape elements. “For a photographer, anything can be a good subject, even dirt,” he says.

“My mission is to move people from merely looking at things to deeply seeing things as they are.”

For Llewellyn’s first collaboration with garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, published in 2008, the pair drove 20,000 miles in four years observing and capturing the complex lives of 100 notable trees. It was on this assignment that the Earlysville, Virginia, photographer developed his now-signature technique, subsequently used to illustrate one of their follow-up books, Seeing Trees.

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“I wanted to photograph small parts—leaves, fruit, bark and flowers— so I would cut off a bloom, twig or seed pod and put it on a light table and take hundreds of photos, which, strung together, were infinitely sharp, like a botanic drawing. I found I could zoom into my subject up to a pollen grain this way.”

Llewellyn lives with his wife on a 60-acre farm in tree-studded Albemarle County, enjoying 200-year-old oaks outside their front door. His latest of nearly 40 books, The Living Forest, is due out in October.

Why are trees, to your eyes, so captivating?

When I first started photographing trees, I thought of them as objects in the design of a photograph, rather than something that’s alive. When I

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Read a book like Seeing Trees, then get up, go out and observe trees in real time, at different times of the year and track what they do. Take pencil and paper and draw them, or take pictures.

Start by exploring trees in your backyard or a nearby park.

Share a quality magnifying glass to encourage youngsters to get closer to the trees, too. Challenge them to find flowers, fruit or spots where last year’s leaves fell off. Kids love that. I visit schools and have kids go out and collect fallen tree debris that we look at together.

What makes some of your favorite trees so distinctive?

Red maples make an early entrance in spring, their flowers appearing before the leaves, and drop their “helicopter” seeds in spring to germinate before anything can eat them. In spring, an entire hill will turn red with these maples, but it’s not their leaves; it’s the trees’ flowers, getting ready to drop their showy red dresses on the ground before anything else is blooming.

You can learn a lot about trees by seeing what’s on the ground through their life cycles. Sycamore, for example, has both male and female flowers.

The female flowers develop into fruiting seedpods that dry out and hang on through winter until a spring wind blows them apart.

Rather than seeing trees as dead in winter, what can we look for?

Trees are very much alive in winter.

When leaves fall off, they leave behind little pointed leaf buds. You can

“I wanted to photograph small parts—leaves, fruit, bark and flowers—so I would cut off a bloom, twig or seed pod and put it on a light table and take hundreds of photos, which, strung together, were infinitely sharp, like a botanic drawing. I found I could zoom into my subject up to a pollen grain this way.” cut them open and find tiny green leaves encapsulated which remain unfrozen, waiting to open up in the spring. Twigs in winter show leaf scars where the leaves dropped.

We can also witness the diverse life in and on trees in all seasons. That includes bugs, plants, fungi and parasites, in addition to the animals that nest in them and eat their fruits and nuts. I once found a round ball on an oak tree that turned out to be a wasp gall for its offspring, its larvae hanging in the middle.

How are tree-viewing skills transferrable to other aspects of our lives?

The skill of observation is vital: moving from looking to seeing. At a party, you can just mindlessly chatter with people or you can really see them—what their bodies, gestures and emotions are communicating.

Labels and names get in the way of seeing things as they are. Stop labeling things or worrying about what they are called; as in meditation, just relax into observing, to embrace things as they are.

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

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Storytelling. Humans learn best when seeing and hearing stories.

Facts don’t arouse us as much as narratives and full-body experiences do.

Bombarding people with facts won’t create desired change. We must be inspired to act on the knowledge.

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Elders. Shared history, respect and affection are vital to belonging.

Adults coping with a high-stress, industrialized culture might tend to find elders’ stories slow-moving and boring, but they are a critical resource for our collective survival. Beware of the “star from afar” syndrome that posits outsiders as experts, rather than honoring and developing our own community resources, which won’t disappear at the end of an event.

Creating Community 15 Ways to Craft a Circle of Caring

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n facing up to today’s often degrading environmental, economic, political, social and hyper-individualistic cultural conditions, we instinctively know that survival requires coming together to effect constructive change. Here are proven approaches to community building that work.

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Build a campfire. Whether literal or metaphoric, create a clear, focused attraction that draws people into a circle.

Connect with nature and the seasons. Tying gatherings into what’s happening seasonally with all life forms is a traditionally effective way of fostering community.

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Welcome each person. Either designate greeters or go around the circle welcoming and acknowledging each participant before proceeding with the event’s main activity.

People that feel seen and known are more likely to stay involved.

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Provide food and drink. Traditional societies have always taken hospitality seriously. Having people bring items to add to the collective feast is better than catering.

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Ceremony, ritual and the sacred.

Deep in our collective human memory lie countless spring and harvest festivals, ceremonial or religious events, meals and celebrations that included a strong sense of passage, initiation and the sacredness of all life. Use one as a springboard to add meaning to a contemporary gathering.

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Collective problem solving.

People bond into a community when they participate in solving a real-world community problem, helping someone in need or addressing a situation that demands a community solution. Consider using Robert’s Rules of Order or other guidelines for discussions that maintain civility, discourage competitiveness and peacefully resolve conflicts in order to reach consensus.

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Gifts and sharing. As we focus on creating a sharing society versus a gimme culture, it’s nice to give small gifts such as a plant or garden flower, organic seeds or regifted items to event attendees. It’s a simple way to help everyone feel valued, appreciated and welcomed. The key is keeping events local, simple and created by the community for the community. Many hands make light work, and some of the best community events cost the host little, while everyone involved brings their own chair or blanket, serving ware and potluck dish.

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Shopping. People have been bonding through meeting others in the marketplace since ancient times. Sales or silent auctions are popular when the money paid becomes a gift to the community.

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A little excitement. Raffles and door prizes add fun as long as any money raised goes into the common coffers as a gift to all.

Child care. Children provide a necessary source of untamed energy and entertainment for any gathering. Multigenerational exchanges also help form and shape them through exposure to role models and life education, even if they might not feel engaged at the time.

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Transportation. Facilitating carpools and providing transportation for those without cars or unable to walk builds community even before the event starts.

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Dance and body movement. Modern society makes us sit a lot. Physical action connects us in a way nothing else can.

Beauty and music. Our eyes and ears are portals to the soul and spirit of the human psyche.

Even a simple drum can bond individuals into a coherent group. Community singing can be powerful medicine, as places of worship ever demonstrate. A simple flower on the table or painting on the wall brings powerful archetypal energies to bear as we come together. An outdoor meeting brings nature’s magnificence to our senses, adding extraordinary power to events.

The bottom line is that any community gathering, organization or event that engages body, mind and spirit has a far greater chance of surviving and thriving.

Linda Buzzell is a psychotherapist, ecotherapist, blogger and co-editor of Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind.

She co-founded a local permaculture guild, and a voluntary simplicity circle which met for 10 years in her local community. Connect at EcotherapyHeals.com.

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“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz. ers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.

Fermented Foods Revival Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods

by Judith Fertig

Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.

Grassroots Groundswell

“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz.

This Woodbury, Tennessee, writer who travels the world giving related workshops is credited with bringing fermented foods back into the limelight. He explains, “I am self-taught and learned to ferment by experimentation. It was that first successful batch of sauerkraut that sparked my obsession. I also love eating cheese, beer, chocolate, coffee, yogurt and many other products of fermentation.”

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Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes, homestead in Oregon’s Jackson Valley. “A fateful Christmas gift—a ceramic crock full of bubbling, fermenting cabbage under the tree, funky fermenty smell and all,” first piqued their interest, Kirsten recalls. “Eventually, we started our own small farmstead fermentation company.” Christopher explains that the combination of salt and shredded or chopped vegetables can launch the production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria that preserves the food and drives off “bad bacteria”.

Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name.

Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farm-

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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How Much Is Enough?

Fermented foods offer a variety of positive effects on health. “If you’re consuming a diet rich in fermented foods, you’re essentially bathing your GI tract in healthy, food-related organisms,” says food research scientist Robert Hutkins, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fermented foods with live probiotics can also improve brain function, according to a study in the journal Gastroenterology.

Fermented foods are meant to be eaten as condiments, not consumed in large quantities. Overdoing such intake might cause bloating, cramping and other digestion problems. Dr. Leonard Smith, a gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon and medical advisor for the University of Miami Department of Integrative Medicine, recommends “a half-cup of cultured vegetables or two ounces of your favorite probiotic liquid per day to start.” He says it’s possible to eventually work up to having a serving of cultured vegetables and probiotic liquids at every meal, or possibly as a between-meal snack.

Christopher Shockey adds, “We don’t see these foods as a ‘medicine’ to be eaten daily because you have to force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water

A Few Fermented Recipes to Start

Use a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and turmeric.

(Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)

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ermented foods are well known for building gut health. Now a growing body of research shows that they improve immunity, brain and heart functions,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D. The board-certified doctor of natural medicine, certified herbalist and author blogs from Vancouver, Canada.

Get started with these simple, plant-based recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.

Salvadoran Salsa Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added

Transfer to a crock or a large glass or ceramic bowl, and mix well.

turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole. ½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion.

Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line.

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If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.)

After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.

Vegan Kefir Yields: about 1 quart Traditional kefir is made with cow’s milk, but can be made with plantbased milks like cashew, almond, sunflower seed or coconut. The sweetener feeds the kefir microbes, leaving minimal sugar in the end product.

The grains will grow over time; only about one tablespoon of kefir grains is needed to keep the kefir going; remove the extras to eat, give to friends or add to compost.

1 quart (or liter) filtered water ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews 1 tsp coconut sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tbsp kefir grains (a natural starter,

available at health food stores and online) Mandarin sections for garnish (optional) Use a blender to blend the water, cashews and coconut sugar (or maple syrup or agave nectar) until it’s smooth and creamy.

Pour the cashew milk into a 1½- to 2-quart glass jar, making sure it is less than two-thirds full. Add the kefir grains, stir and then place the cap on the jar.

Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, gently shaking it periodically.

The cashew milk will become somewhat bubbly, then will begin to coagulate and separate; shake it to remix the kefir or scoop out the thicker curds and use them like soft cheese or sour cream.

Refrigerate up to one week. When ready to serve, pour the kefir into a glass and garnish the rim with mandarin orange sections, if desired.

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Grade A, all-Jersey raw milk. See website for retail locations.

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5000 Old Spartanburg Rd., Eastgate Village 864-244-2733 Facebook.com/GoodToGoJuiceBar Featuring whole food smoothies, juices, wellness shots, acai bowls, salads, juice cleanses, and nutritional supplements. All natural, all the time. Your body will thank you.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Pumpkin Patch - Disciples United Methodist – Daily through October. Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm, Sun: noon -7pm. All shapes & sizes pumpkins & gourds. Sales benefit United Methodist Missions & Ministries and New Mexico Navajo Indian Nation.

Free. Disciples United Methodist Church, 185 Riley Smith Dr., Greenville. 297 -0382. MyDisciples.org MyDisciples@ATT.net.

“Dancing in the Rain” with Phyllis Benfield – 10:30am-noon. How do you weather life’s storms?

Do you resist and argue with the appearance? Do you give up? Come learn spiritual tools for fairing and dancing through life’s storms. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

Usborne children’s books, silent auction, lunch, pumpkin patch. Benefits Methodist Missions. Free admission to Bazaar. Disciples United Methodist Church, 185 Riley Smith Dr., Greenville. 2970382. Also see Facebook page for event info.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Genesis and The Creative Process – 10:30amnoon and workshop 1-3pm. Unity welcomes theologian, Kabbalistic mystic, and 4-time Agape Revelation keynote speaker, Dr. Will Coleman, Ph.D. Join us to unlock the treasure of the creative process.

Service and workshop. No registration required.

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

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Earth Dialogue Meeting; Moe Joe’s Coffee / Wine Bar – 6pm. Topic: “Earth VS Politics: Saving Both for Our Kids” This free and open discussion on hot environmental topics is sponsored by many Upstate groups including Foothills Sierra Club, League of Women Voters, Upstate Forever and Natural Awakenings Upstate. Come early for easier parking, a good seat and food or drink. Free. Moe Joe’s Coffee Co. and Wine Bar, 385 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson. For more info, contact Ellie Tyler at 654-1331. Facebook.com/EarthDialogue

Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop Lunch/ Learn – noon. Educational event in our showroom to learn how to stop paying outrageous power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment and become energy independent. Light food and drinks provided. Free. RSVP required. US Energy Solutions, 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. 729-4707. WhyGreenEnergy. com. Karen@ WhyGreenEnergy.com.

“Storytime” with Princess Onya – 10:30am-noon.

Join one of the Southeast’s premiere performance artists for an entertaining reading of best-selling children’s books that celebrate individuality, tolerance, and acceptance. All ages welcome. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

“I Write the Song” with Jenny Bell – 10:30amnoon. We know we need to control our mind chatter.

We have heard about the power of positive thinking.

This message will raise awareness and provide simple, practical, truths that work. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free.

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

“Spiritual Tantrums” with Elle Leslie – 10:30amnoon. Choosing words and expressions that allow energy, life and Spirit to flow through you. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Greenwood SCCCA Monthly Meeting – 6pm.

The SC Compassionate Care Alliance and guest speakers present a ‘Medical Cannabis’ Educational Forum. Event held at Montague’s, 115 Hampton Ave., Greenwood. For info, text April at 201-5756.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Fall Bazaar – 9am-3pm. Church Bazaar at Disciples United Methodist Church. Artisans, crafts, book signing by author Matt Matthews, bake sale,

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Mostly Silent Retreat – 10am-5pm. Mostly Silent Retreat using the healing power of the sounds of Nature. A brief introduction will help you set your intention for the day. Light vegetarian lunch included. $125. Heaven On Earth Farm, Pickens.

933-8000. ShellySmith.org/events An Evening of Releasing – 6:30-9:30pm. An Evening of Releasing what no longer serves us as we ready ourselves for the increasing darkness. Gentle guided releases, under a full moon, with a bonfire. $65. Nature’s Way Home, Heaven On Earth Farm, Pickens. 933-8000. ShellySmith.org/events

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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.

FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport. com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049.

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

PRACTITIONER ROOM FOR LEASE Brand new building in Thornblade area (close to I-85/Pelham Rd.) 12’ x 9’6” practitioner room with 10’ ceilings, crown molding, canned LED dimmer switch lighting, one window, high-quality vinyl flooring and solid wood door for 1-year lease. Prefer LMT or PT with fascia blasting knowledge, but integrative doctor, master herbalist or energy medicine practitioner will do well in our environment also. $500/mth rent. Move-in late September. Serious inquiries only call Linda, 864-569-8631.

IF YOU ARE A nail technician, hair stylist, brow artist, massage therapist or esthetician who is interested in working in an natural/ green/eco-friendly salon and spa, please contact NekitaSullivan@bellsouth.net. The spa is in planning stages and is expected to open within 6 months.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS for our patient advocacy organization, South Carolina Compassionate Care Alliance. Visit SCCompassion. com or email Jill@SCCompassion.com on how you can join one of our teams across the state to help bring medical cannabis to SC patients.

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sunday Karma Restorative Classes – 2:30-3:30pm. Karma Restorative classes are relaxing and rejuvenating, helping to open body and heart. Students hold floor poses 2-4 minutes in gentle positions using lots of props to better support the body. Might include meditation and yin poses. Karma classes are free, to give back to the community. Free. Mel-O-Yoga, 803B W. Poinsett St., Greer. 979-6133. Mel-O-Yoga.com

monday Foundations of Yoga – 5:30pm. Life is fast! Go slow in yoga with a mindful, alignment-focused practice safe for all ages and abilities. Beginners welcome at any time. $10/class. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer.

561-5925. ChooseJoyfulHealth.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.

The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

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

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

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

Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission.

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

GreenvilleZoo.com Meditation and Mindfulness Group – 6:307:30pm. Deborah Edwards, Chopra Center-certified Perfect Health Instructor, leads meditation and offers mindfulness tips and instruction. Whether for relaxation, stress relief or health, science supports the benefits of a regular meditation practice. All levels can benefit. Free. Leigh Healing Center, 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville. 406-3800.

wednesday Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com

thursday Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Jazz on the Alley – 6:30pm. Jazz on the Alley will begin its 17th season of music under the stars. Each week brings a new offering from America’s touring jazz musicians. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of music under the stars. Free. City of Seneca, Event held at Ram Cat Alley, Main St., downtown Seneca. Seneca.SC. US/Events/JazzontheAlley.aspx MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience?

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

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

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

Location will vary. 627-0470. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org

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friday Jazz on the Square – 5:30-7:30pm. The City of Spartanburg presents Jazz on the Square, every Friday through October. The open venue provides the entire community an opportunity to enjoy Spartanburg’s beautiful surroundings while listening to great local and regional musicians. Beverages are available for purchase; must be 21 and show a valid ID for alcohol purchases. Blankets and chairs are welcome; smoking, pets and outside alcohol are not. Free. City of Spartanburg, Event held at Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg. CityOfSpartanburg.org/music-on-main Warm Power Flow Classes – 11:45-12:45pm.

Warm Power Flow classes move at a quick but steady pace, using the breath to link the poses. Room temperature will be 80-85 degrees, so be prepared to sweat a little–or a lot. 1st class free; $10/class or $75/30 day unlimited. Mel-O-Yoga, 803B W. Poinsett St., Greer. 979-6133. Mel-O-Yoga.com

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ACUPUNCTURE

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC

220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

A balanced approach to stress-free living with advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases and anxiety disorders. See ad, page 30.

ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

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

Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress.

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.

FIVE SHEN WELLNESS & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

1320 Haywood Rd. • Greenville 864-619-1398 • FiveShen.com

FRESCO AIR PURIFIER

Rodney Leatherman 236 East Main St 120 877-224-1447 • Sevierville www.FrescoHealth.com info@dropyourenergybill.com

Fresco has produced Quality Products over 20 years, conditions 4000 sf. Local demonstrations available. Removes smoke, pet, mold, mildew, odors. 5 year warranty. Satisfaction Guarantee!

LEIGH HEALING CENTER

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 37.

KUBOTA ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

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 ads, pages 11 and back cover.

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 7.

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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 16.

AIR PURIFICATION

Free 30 minute consultation. Five Element Acupuncture & traditional herbal medicine specializing in mental/emotional wellness, PTSD, depression, stress/anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, migraines and pain. See ad, page 39.

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

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BOOKSTORES METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER

5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

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

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

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia and more.

Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 6.

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

We offer Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)/Applied Kinesiology (AK) combined with Blood Report Analysis to determine which Whole Food Supplements best suits your individual profile. See ad, page 16.

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LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 1272 Woodruff Rd. 864-288-2136 • Greenville DrEdwardsChiro.com

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing low force instrument adjusting. We also offer nutrition testing using muscle reflexes to measure your neurological reflexes and organ functions.

See ad, page 9.

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

Holistic chiropractic, muscle therapy, nutrition seminars, functional nutrition. Dr. Day specializes in issues no one else can fix. We can get you well! See ad, page 31.

COSMETICS SILVER WING ESSENTIALS, LLC Markie Sessamen & Nicole Grandits 864-729-2889 • Greenville SilverWingEssentials.com Info@SilverWingEssentials.com

Greenville’s go-to source for natural, organic makeup! We are committed to providing highquality, American-made products which are natural, eco-friendly and cruelty-free. See ad, page 17.

COUNSELING THE GREENVILLE RELATIONSHIP INSTITUTE

Andrew Johnston, Mdiv, MA, LPCI 710 Pettigru St. 864-990-4442 • Greenville GreenvilleMarriageCounseling.com

Bringing emotionally-focused couples therapy to the Upstate with professional counseling, educational classes, and special events.

Discover a more effective roadmap to secure, meaningful relationships.

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ST. JOHN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Nancy St. John 148 Walnut Lane, Suite I Travelers Rest * 864-834-8099

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

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

COUNSELING AND COACHING NATURE’S WAY HOME

Shelly M. Smith, LPC, LMFT 864-933-8000 • Pickens ShellySmith.org ShellyAsCoach@gmail.com

Specializing in a nature-based, body-centered approach to help you get to the root of the issue and release it with ease. Free phone consultation. Call or email to schedule.

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GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, 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.

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

EEG BRAIN TRAINING BRAIN REFOCUS

Sara Grunthaler Kunkle, MS, LPES 3519 Pelham Rd., Ste. 104 864-663-2403 • Greenville BrainRefocus.com BrainRefocus@gmail.com

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

EVENT CENTER METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER

5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room. Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

FARMS DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

cines to meet patients’ unique needs for: an • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT euticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils. surance so you don’t have to!

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

HAPPY COW CREAMERY

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

Offering high-quality, 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 14.

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

Drinking the right type of water may be the single most important piece in achieving and maintaining optimal health. See machines at WatershedSC.com and demonstration at KangenDemo. com. 0% financing. See ad, page 4.

GREEN BUILDING AND BEYOND ENERGY SOURCE HOME SOLUTION Rodney Leatherman 236 East Main St 120 877-224-1447 • Sevierville www.EnergySourceHome.com info@dropyourenergybill.com

Cutting edge technology is available - The Future is Now! Delivered anywhere; engineered with Ultra-Efficiency, incredible strength, amazing designs with quicker build times, shipped factory direct. See ad, page 3

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products and services. Chicago and European trained with thirty years experience. Certified master colorist. hair design, care and consultation specialist. For a limited time, offering complimentary 30-minute consultation (1st time clients only; expires 11/31/17). Open TuesdaySaturday. Credit cards accepted.

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HEALTH FOOD STORES

4318 E. North St., Greenville 11 Five Forks Plaza, Simpsonville 864-655-8300 • Greenville, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest DavisAudiology.com

BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET

Harriett Belue, co-owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs www.beluefarms.com market@beluefarms.com

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/GAPS/ Whole 30 foods, herbal supplements and CBD hemp oil.See ad page 42.

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.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

Imagine a farmer’s market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store and eatin café, all rolled into one.

Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HEARING HEALTH

MASSAGE SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE AND SPA

300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141• Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com

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

Located in Historic Train Depot, downtown Greer. See ad, page 8.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK LEIGH HEALING CENTER

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

Personalized massage incorporating Bellanina Facelift massage, integrated deep tissue and Swedish massage, fire cupping, Reiki, ionic foot detox. Come discover the benefits of therapeutic massage. See ad, page 37.

RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599 620 Howell Rd. 864-634-3019 • Greenville JuneLordiMassage.com

COME HEAR HEARING CENTER

210 W. Stone Ave. 864-325-3584 • Greenville Jeanne Hahn, BC-HIS Jeremy LeFebre, HIS

We educate and empower you to understand your hearing and make informed decisions about your hearing health. Let our doctors take care of your needs. See ad, page 14.

Why pay more than you have to for hearing aids?

We feel that by giving you a lower price than competitors we will continue to serve you for years. See ad, page 25.

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

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC

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

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general wellbeing. See ad, page 39.

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PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Upstate Photographer 864-449-7335 • Upstate JonathanDoyelPhotography.com JonathanDoyelPhotography@gmail.com

SOLAR AND GREEN ENERGY U.S. ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Don Redman, President 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd. • Taylors, SC 864-729-4707 • WhyGreenEnergy.com

Assisting residential and commercial property owners with cost-effective solar and green energy solutions for saving money and reducing or eliminating their dependency on grid power. See ad, page 5.

Picture Your Life. Visit our website to schedule your portrait session for children, professional, boudoir, and more. Request a quote for wedding and event photography.

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

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

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

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

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 18.

Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 47.

REIKI / HEALING TOUCH DIVINELY RESTORED

Julie Roberts, CCH,CIEC/CEP 864-354-1106 • Greer Divinely-Restored.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.

THERMOGRAPHY LEIGH HEALING CENTER

Carolina Holistic Health, LLC Christina LeBoeuf Lic.Ac., MAOM; CCT; CLDT 1100 Grandview Dr. 864-516-6868 • Simpsonville CarolinaHolisticHealthLLC.com 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 ads, page 17 and 37.

ROLFING / STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CODY SMOLIK, LLC

Offices in Greenville, SC; Fairfield County, CT; Park Slope, Brooklyn Cody.Smolik@gmail.com Cody-Smolik-Rolf-Si.com 917-544-4412 (cell)

Advanced Rolf Practitioner/ Structural Integrator – align and transform your body. End pain; help with chronic injury, scar tissue; add resilience, flexibility; improve balance and movement.

Structural Integration offers long-lasting results.

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

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Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 16.

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

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

Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ads, pages 11 and back cover.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®

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

Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 35.

WOMEN’S HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 16.

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