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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 HOW SAVVY ARE YOU ABOUT SOLAR by Roberta Bolduc
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22 PREVENTING, REVERSING AND MANAGING DIABETES NATURALLY by Linda Sechrist
26 TRY SOME STRETCHES Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles by Marlaina Donato
28 SACRED SILENCE Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat
by April Thompson
30 PUMPED UP
ABOUT GEOTHERMAL Homeowners Like its Eco-Friendly Cost Savings by Jim Motavalli
32 LISSA RANKIN ON
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MOVING FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM by April Thompson
33 SHARABLE THANKSGIVING Ways to Focus on What Really Matters by Marlaina Donato
34 BOOKS THAT
KIDS WILL LOVE
Advice for Parents from Award-Winners by Randy Kambic
36 NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S STUFFING
Healthy Twists on Old Favorites by Judith Fertig
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spotlight 16 20 community spotlight 26 fitbody 28 healingways 30 greenliving 32 wisewords 33 inspiration 34 34 healthykids 36 consciouseating 37 healthyeating guide 41 calendar 41 classifieds 44 resourceguide
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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Barbara Bolduc Contributing Editors Roberta Bolduc Barbara Bolduc Alexa Wilton Advertising Roberta Bolduc Design & Production / Ad Design Susan Jones Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition: Phone: 864-248-4910 or visit UpstateNA.com and choose appropriate form under Contact Us.
’m sure that many of you, as I did, watched the horrific damage done to Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico from the effects of Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria. It was frightening and horrifying to see so many lives lost along with homes, property and possessions that may not hold much monetary value but are treasured as part of each family’s history. Our Natural Awakenings publishers resided in many of the areas hit by the storms and, while some reported some minor property damage, thankfully, there were no major catastrophes—except for in Puerto Rico. You will see in this issue a GoFundMe ad featuring Luis Mendez and Waleska Sallaberry, Natural Awakenings publishers in Puerto Rico, who lost everything as Hurricane Maria swept through the island, demolishing all in its path. While Luis chose to stay and help rebuild his community, Waleska and their three children left Puerto Rico to temporarily stay with a fellow publisher living in Long Island, New York, and to enroll her children in school. As sometimes happens, fate had another mission in store for Waleska. On the evening of October 16, Kelly Martinsen, publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island, woke up in the middle of the night to an electrical fire burning her house to the ground. She posted on Facebook, “We had a fire and I know that there is word out there that we ‘lost everything’. I want to assure everyone that this is not the case. While our house may be totaled, ‘everything’ I need was found the morning after the fire as I held my kids (all three!) and my husband in my driveway…for now we have no needs.” She then went on to thank Waleska, who woke Kelly in time to get everyone out of the house. After having her life turned upside down and then witnessing fire demolish Kelly’s home, Waleska posted a picture of her new 2018 planner which reads “Best year ever” in beautiful script on the cover. Every day we see headlines reporting shootings, fires, monster storms and political bickering. I am convinced we must stay positive and remember the bright lights of those people who make a difference and whose stories help us to feel gratitude and trust that there is a benign power at work in our lives.
Peace and Blessings,
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EL-O-YOGA, a new yoga studio in Greer, had their grand opening on Monday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m. The celebration included a Chamber of Commerce led ceremony, snacks and a free, all-levels community yoga class. MEL-O-YOGA offered a 30-day unlimited package to those who signed up at the ceremony, and will extend the offer to Upstate Natural Awakenings readers who mention this news brief. “All of our instructors have a passion for teaching yoga and are excited to share it with you,” states owner Melanie Boulos. MEL-O-YOGA offers 18 yoga classes a week, including gentle/beginner, all levels, level 2/3, vinyasa flow/warm power flow, iRise classes, and a restorative-type class. A distinctive offering is “Goat yoga”, as Boulos explains. “Goat yoga is sweeping the nation as a fun and relaxing type of yoga. Ours is done at my parents’ place in Simpsonville with four of the sweetest Nigerian Dwarf goats that you will ever meet: Chico, Diego, Lillie and Elly. Through the hour-long class the goats graze about, sometimes lying next to the participants on their mat.” Cost: First class free; $10/class; $75/30day unlimited pass. MEL-O-YOGA is located at 803B. W. Poinsett St., Greer. For more information, call 864-979-6133, or visit Mel-O-Yoga.com for a class schedule. See listings on Yoga Guide, page 26. natural awakenings
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n November 18 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Emerald Farm is hosting their annual Holiday Open House. The working farm, spread over 75 acres of rolling pastures dotted with fruit trees and large sheltering oaks, includes a village with shops, a train that takes riders around the farm and into the village in the woods, an herb garden, and many animals, including goats, sheep, llamas, cows, peacocks, geese, chickens and honey bees, some of which are available for children to interact with. Visitors may enjoy sampling homemade goat’s milk soap and body products, visiting the model trains in the model railroad clubhouse, and strolling through the village shops, including a gift shop, the Train and Hobby Shop and an antique store. Healthy snacks are available for purchase at the health food store, and, during the Holiday Open House, Santa will be making a special stop to meet and take pictures with the visitors. Emerald Farm gives visitors “the chance to step back into the basic elements of life,” remarks owner Kathryn Zahn. Train ride cost: $2.75/person; admission to farm and parking are free. The farm is a working dairy farm and is available to visit Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parties interested in a guided tour, which includes demonstrations in the soap making factory and around the farm, require an appointment. Emerald Farm is located at 409 Emerald Farm Rd., Greenwood. For more information, call 864-223-2247 or visit EmeraldFarm.com. See ad, page 24.
Southern Om Opens New Studio in Downtown Greenville
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outhern Om Hot Yoga Studio has announced the opening of their second studio in late October. “We are thrilled to be expanding the Southern Om family to serve the West End of downtown Greenville. This is a natural evolution for our business that has been in the works for many years,” explains Pace Beattie, owner and founder of Southern Om Hot Yoga. Beattie states that they “are blessed to have the community of yogis that have chosen Southern Om as their home studio.” Southern Om Yoga Studio opened in Greenville seven years ago on Woodruff Road next to Whole Foods Market, offering heated classes in static and vinyasa flow styles. Their new location will offer both heated and warm classes in two new state-of-the-art yoga studio spaces. The studio will also incorporate new classes into their schedule, including ashtanga primary series, southern stretch, southern yin, kids yoga and hot pilates. Customers may continue to use their class cards and memberships purchased at the Woodruff Road location. Southern Om Hot Yoga’s original studio is located at 1140 Woodruff Rd., Greenville, and the new studio is located at 1116 S. Main St., Greenville. For more information, call 864-329-1114, email Sarah@SouthernOm.com or visit SouthernOm.com. 10
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Leigh Healing Center Welcomes Path to Vibrant Living
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eigh Healing Center welcomes an additional practitioner in November: Valerie D. Anderson, M.A., CCC-SLP, and her practice Path to Vibrant Living. Anderson has a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Speech and Hearing Sciences degree, and is certified as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). Interested in how people learn and how their brains process information, she previously worked as a researcher investigating how computer applications might help people with aphasia. Path to Vibrant Living offers neurofeedback, qEEG brain mapping, cognitive testing, and wellness coaching. Neurofeedback is a non-pharmacological approach that helps with a variety of brainbased issues. Results include better sleep, reduced stress, greater emotional resilience, improved relationships, increased focus and attention, improved memory, better balance and sports performance, and increased creativity. Also available is a brain-brightening program that benefits all ages. The program includes cranio-electro stimulation (CES), heart rate variability training (HRV), audiovisual entrainment (AVE), biofeedbackguided meditation training, and pulsed electromagnetic frequency therapy (PEMF). Photobiomodulation (PBM), which stimulates the mitochondria (cells’ energy factories) to speed healing and improve cellular functioning, is also offered. Open house talks will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m., excluding holidays; RSVP requested. Path to Vibrant Living is located at 3100 Grandview Ave, Simpsonville, inside Leigh Healing Center. For more information, call 864-214-0100 or email Valerie@ PathToVibrantLiving.com. See ad, page 4.
New NutritionSpecific Area at Dixon Wellness and Chiropractic
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ixon Wellness and Chiropractic, LLC, has recently added a nutrition-specific space, where patients can explore what the center has to offer, receive nutrition testing, and become better educated about maintaining their health. “In a time when diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other serious illnesses are so rampant, it is important to be pro-active about your own health,” states Dr. Chase Dixon, owner. “We offer a unique approach to customizing a program just for you.” One tool that is used by the doctors is a blood analysis software program that allows them to anticipate potential problems early on, before such issues develop to a point where test numbers definitively diagnose a problem. The doctors combine blood analysis with nutrition response testing and patient input in order to direct the patient to their optimal nutritional support. Potential patients are encouraged to stop by during business hours to inquire about Dixon’s nutrition program. The office has a combined experience of 38 years in practice, with extensive education in dietary and nutrition support, and periodic seminars are available on health-related topics. People who are interested in learning more are invited to join the e-mail list for notifications regarding the seminars and other special events.
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healthbriefs cientists from the Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, both in Tehran, Iran, investigated the impact on leading diseases of regularly eating onion and garlic (both belonging to the genus Allium). Using data from more than 12,000 people for an average of six years, researchers assessed their onion and garlic consumption using a food frequency questionnaire and compared those measurements with blood pressure and incidences of both cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease. The scientists discovered the subjects that ate more onion and garlic regularly had risk reductions of 64 percent in cardiovascular disease, 32 percent in chronic kidney disease and 25 percent in hypertension compared to those that ate less of them.
Pumpkin Valley
TEETOTALERS ENJOY LESS HEART DISEASE
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In a meta-analysis of 45 research studies covering thousands of subjects led by Canada’s University of Victoria, in British Columbia, researchers found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent increased risk of heart disease than nondrinkers. This discovery contradicts the widely held belief that occasional alcohol consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Overtime Hours Linked to Tooth Decay
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esearchers from the Tokyo Dental College, in Japan, have discovered a link between excessive overtime work and oral health by comparing overtime hours worked per month with the rate of untreated tooth decay. Of 951 financial workers studied, 13 percent of the men with no overtime hours reported tooth decay, while 19 percent of those working up to 45 hours of overtime per month did. This increased to 27 percent for those working 45 to 80 extra hours per month and exceeded 31 percent for those logging more than 80. Workers with the most overtime hours were more likely to list “too busy with work” as their reason for leaving decayed teeth untreated. The results came after adjusting for differences in age, education, smoking, snacking, dental visits and oral hygiene.
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In depicting simpler times, folk artist Catherine Holman portrays the pleasures of everyday life in colorfully detailed, whimsical scenes. She also accompanies each of her fine art paintings with imaginatively written stories about the people and animals that inhabit her gentle world. “As my brush works on the canvas, I dream of quaint villages where I would want to work and live,” remarks Holman. Of Pumpkin Valley, she writes: “Betty’s pumpkins were enormous this year. She’s been dreaming of all the wonderful pies, breads and desserts she’ll be able to make for the county fair. Her neighbor Hank thinks she should enter her pumpkin pie squares that he sampled. He’s willing to try all her new recipes, because Betty’s smile is as pretty as her desserts!” Holman lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a small town not unlike those she captures on canvas. “My paintings remind us of the value of living life at a slower pace, with more time for family and friends,” says Holman. “Today, it seems that everyone thinks that bigger is better, but I still prefer small, cozy cottages and getting to know my neighbors.”
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Aerobics Improve Brain Function
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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, have found that aerobic exercise increases overall brain volume and gray matter, and helps improve brain function. Thirty-five adults with mild cognitive impairment were split into an aerobic group and a stretching group. The aerobic group participated in moderate-to-vigorous exercise four times per week for six months, while the others did stretching exercises at the same rate. The researchers used magnetic resolution imaging with each participant at the beginning of the study and after six months to determine potential changes in the brain. They found that both groups showed volume increases in gray matter regions linked to short-term memory, but the aerobic group displayed a larger preservation of overall brain volume. They also had greater improvements in cognitive function.
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esearch from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has found that the cell walls of cranberries contain xyloglucan, a complex sugar that feeds the beneficial, naturally occurring bifidobacteria, enhancing the body’s microbiome. “A lot of plant cell walls are indigestible, just like we can’t digest the special sugars found in xyloglucans,” explains nutritional microbiologist and researcher David Sela, Ph.D. “But when we eat cranberries, the xyloglucans enter our intestines, where beneficial bacteria can break them down into useful molecules and compounds.” Sela emphasizes the importance of prebiotics. “With probiotics, we are taking extra doses of beneficial bacteria that may or may not help our gut health,” he says. “But with prebiotics, we already know that we have the beneficial guys in our guts, so let’s feed them with more nutrients and things that they like.”
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Cranberry Prebiotic Promotes Gut Health
Acupuncture and Herbs Ease Delirium in Patients
Moisture Damage in Hearing Aids
cientists from the Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, in Japan, examined the impact of a combination of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine on the rate of delirium in cardiovascular patients admitted into an intensive care unit. Of the 59 patients studied, 29 were treated with conventional care and 30 were given the same care, plus herbal medicine three times a day and acupuncture once a day. In the treatment group, incidental rates of delirium were 6.6 percent, significantly lower than the 37.9 percent rate found in the control group. This group also required fewer sedative drugs traditionally used to combat aggressive behavior in delirious patients.
any people don’t realize that moisture and earwax can ruin the microphone and receiver of hearing aids, and that they can also clog the earmold tubing, muffle sound, and cause corrosion. In fact, hearing aid manufacturers report that as many as one-half of the aids they receive for repair are malfunctioning from those causes. The following are some signs of potential damage: fuzzy or distorted sound, weakness, static, intermittency and short battery life. Moisture, which is both in the air and in the ear canal, can even cause a complete failure of the equipment. One way to prevent moisture from damaging the devices is to store them in a hearing aid dryer box, a product which removes moisture, dries earwax, and deodorizes hearing instruments. Traditional hearing aids as well as cochlear implant equipment, in-ear monitors, and others can benefit. There are even models that kill germs, thanks to a UV-C germicidal lamp. For most users, results include fewer repairs, better sound quality, relief from itchy ears, longer battery life, and fresh, clean hearing aids. Come Hear Hearing Center is located at 210 W. Stone Ave., Greenville. For more information, call 864-325-3584 or go to ComeHearGreenville.com. See ad, page 25.
Quick decisions are unsafe decisions. ~Sophocles
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Diabetes and Periodontitis: What You Need To Know by Karyn Moore, RDH, Palmer Distinctive Dentistry
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ince November is National Diabetes Awareness month, let’s talk about diabetes and the direct link to periodontal disease. Diabetes is defined as a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. The symptoms of diabetes include: increased urination especially at night, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, and inadequate wound healing. Diabetes is associated with many health issues like cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney issues, nerve pain and vision problems. Oral complications of diabetes can include dental caries, candidiasis, dry mouth, burning mouth syndrome, and the two-way street of diabetes and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth, starting with gingivitis and worsening to advanced periodontitis that can cause tooth loss. It is estimated that 95 percent of Americans who have diabetes also have periodontal disease, and research shows that people with periodontal disease have more difficulty controlling their blood sugar levels. To adequately eliminate periodontal disease, a dental office will perform a non-surgical removal of any debris and biofilm. Oxygen ozone therapy is recommended as well, in addition to proper home care and compliance of specific supplements. For diabetics, the treatment of periodontal disease is an important step in maintaining health. Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is located at 134 Milestone Way, Greenville. For more information, contact 864-332-4113 or visit PalmerDMD.com. For the latest diabetes treatments, see the feature story in this issue, Diabetes Prevention and Reversal on page 22. See ad, page 19. 14
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Wine Worry
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Glyphosate Toxin Turns Up in Wines
Monsanto’s toxic Roundup herbicide glyphosate has been found in all 10 California vintages tested, including organic wines. While glyphosate isn’t sprayed directly onto grapes because it would kill the vines, it’s often used to spray the ground in the vineyard to be absorbed via the roots. Sometimes, glyphosate drifts from conventional vineyards into nearby organic and biodynamic vineyards. Other times, the toxin remains in the soil after a conventional farm has been converted to organic; the chemical may persist onsite for more than 20 years. Glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic. Designed to kill bacteria, it harms both soils and human health, and has been cited as a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization. For glyphosate-related consumer information, search Actions at MomsAcrossAmerica.com.
Renewables Hit High Mark in UK In a major marker of renewable growth, sources of energy that includes wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning briefly generated more electricity—50.7 percent—than coal and gas in Great Britain for the first time on June 7. When nuclear sources are added, the number increased to 72.1 percent. Records for wind power are also being set across Northern Europe.
Faster Rescues
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Locate People and Wildlife
Landfill Eulogy
Sweden Dumps its Dumps Landfills generate environmental problems such as the greenhouse gas methane that warms the atmosphere and toxic chemicals from household cleaning products that pollute soil and groundwater. Installations are smelly, noisy and can breed disease-transmitting vermin, as well as harm wildlife. Recycling helps cut the volume of waste, but the bulk of all trash continues to fill these dumps. Sweden produces about the same amount of waste as other European nations, but less than 1 percent of its household refuse ends up in landfills. Thirty-two waste-to-energy (WTE) plants that have been operating across the country for years incinerate more than 2 million tons of trash annually—almost 50 percent of all waste. The country still recycles, but anything else normally ends up in the WTE incinerators, creating steam to generate electricity distributed on the grid. This system heats close to a million homes and powers more than a quarter-million, thus reducing Sweden’s reliance on fossil fuels. Sweden also helps to clean up other countries in the European Union by importing their trash and burning it. Because specific products contain materials that cannot be recycled or incinerated, some landfills are still necessary. 16
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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Getting Greener
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping doctors and scientists worldwide do their jobs better. In wildlife preservation, many researchers want to know how many animals there are and where they live, but Tanya Berger-Wolf, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, states, “Scientists do not have the capacity to do this, and there are not enough GPS collars or satellite tracks in the world.” At AI-driven Wildbook.org, photos are uploaded by experts and the public and analyzed for species, age and even gender. One massive Kenyan study in 2015 prompted officials to alter their lion management program. Also, the locations of stranded victims of floods, earthquakes or other disasters can be determined via computer programmers writing basic algorithms that examine extensive footage. In flooded areas, AI technology can also find debris that harbors trapped people. AI techniques can even monitor social media sites to find out more about missing people and disasters.
Why Whales Leap High
Humpback whales are famous for their prodigious leaps from the water. A recent paper published in Marine Mammal Science proposes that breaching the surface and making a big splash serves as an acoustic telegram to communicate with far-off pods. The phenomenon may be compared to a distant drumbeat, which probably carries farther than the whales’ signature songs. Former University of Queensland marine biologist Ailbhe S. Kavanagh, Ph.D., and her colleagues observed 76 humpback groups off the coast of Australia for 200 hours between 2010 and 2011 and found that breaching is much more common when pods are at least 2.5 miles apart, with more local slapping of fins and flukes when fellow whales are nearby.
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Birds Die Flying Into Reflective Glass One night earlier this year, nearly 400 birds migrating north from Central and South America died in the midst of a storm from slamming into the 23-story American National Insurance Company skyscraper in Galveston, Texas. Among the victims were Nashville warblers, yellow warblers and ovenbirds. The American Bird Conservancy estimates as many as 1 billion birds die annually from colliding with glass in the U.S. as they see and therefore fly into the reflection of landscapes and the sky or inside vegetation. The exterior of the Galveston building, previously lit by large floodlights, is now illuminated only by green lights on its top level for air travel safety considerations. Other widely available means to protect birds include products to make residential and commercial windows less attractive to them. Specially placed tape or mullions creating stripes or patterns can help birds identify glass and avoid deadly crashes. Awnings, shutters and outside screens can also reduce bird collisions with buildings.
Get Outside
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This year, all REI outdoor outfitter stores will close on Black Friday and join hundreds of national and local organizations and like-minded brands to ask, “Will You Go Out with Us?” For the third year, the REI #OptOutside initiative will mobilize Americans to firmly establish a new tradition of choosing trails over sales on Black Friday, including camping under the stars instead of camping out at malls. For helpful ideas, visit rei.com/ opt-outside.
Conventional street lights collectively emit more than 100 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. The city of Las Vegas, a leader in municipal sustainability, has contracted with EnGoPlanet, a New York City clean tech startup, to install the world’s first Smart Street Lights powered by pedestrians’ footsteps via kinetic energy pads and solar energy. When someone steps on a kinetic tile, energy is created and goes directly to a battery. Petar Mirovic, CEO of EnGoPlanet, says, “Clean and free energy is all around us. Urban cities have to build the smart infrastructures of tomorrow that will be able to harvest all of that energy. This project is a small but important step in that direction.” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman says, “Through our LEED-certified buildings, solar projects, water reclamation, alternativefueled vehicles and sustainable streetlights, Las Vegas continues to lead the way.” The company also cites Smart Street Light projects in Chicago, Detroit, Auburn Hills (Michigan), Asbury Park (New Jersey) and at stadiums such as the MercedesBenz Superdome, in New Orleans. View an illustrative video at Tinyurl. com/SmartStreetLights.
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Beyond Maria: Coming Together to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico
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uis Mendez and Waleska Sallaberry, the publishers of Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico (PR) edition for the past 15 years, have a simple request: “Please help us rebuild.” Mendez and Sallaberry are remarkable community leaders, having not only launched what is now PR’s number one health and wellness publication, but also having originated and managed the most important annual health and wellness expo in PR and the Caribbean, created a natural health network of discounted services with more than 1,000 providers and 250,000 members and founded an alternative eco-school to serve PR’s western coast. They have been inspirational to their readers and clients, but also to other publishers in the Natural Awakenings family, who have benefited from their guidance, leadership and vision for the magazine. Publishers have created a GoFundMe account to support their efforts to rebuild PR’s holistic health and wellness community at a time when healing services are so desperately needed. Mendez and Sallaberry will be trustees of this fund and will disseminate the proceeds to the people and organizations in PR at their discretion. Donations will help not just one family, but an entire networked family of businesses and organizations that are part of the backbone of PR. “I’m inspired by the ways different publishers are responding to this need in our publishing family,” says Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation CEO Sharon Bruckman. “This campaign allows us to reach out to our readers, as well, and offer them a way to directly affect the natural health community in Puerto Rico, allowing for continued sustenance even after Puerto Rico cycles out of the news in the weeks and months to come.” For more information and to make a donation, visit GoFundMe. com/NaturalAwakeningsPRfundraiser. See ad, page 21. 18
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How Savvy Are You About Solar? by Roberta Bolduc
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t first glance, the idea of solar energy seems pretty simple. Solar panels on your roof convert sunlight into energy that powers home systems. However, it’s a bit more involved. Don Redman, president of U.S. Energy Solutions based in Taylors, South Carolina, explains that there are different types of solar energy systems available and there are differences associated with each. It seems that about 90% of the solar energy systems in place in South Carolina are tied to the grid. A solar energy system connected to the grid means feeding electricity generated from the solar panels to the electrical grid to offset energy that you use from it. If excess energy is produced by the system, it can be fed into the grid to be used elsewhere. This requires a special meter and an interconnection agreement with your local provider; check with them to see what program(s) they may offer. The benefit of a grid-tied system is the financial payback, not only in electrical costs but also in utilizing net metering. With net metering, the power meter tracks the exchange of power between your system and the grid. Generating excess energy propels your meter to spin backwards. If you generate more energy than you use, a credit is produced that can be used to offset payments for future power usage or result in an annual check from the utility company. According to Redman, as part of the interconnection agreement, the power company will review the previous 12 months’ energy usage to limit the size of the system in order to avoid an excessive amount of energy buy-back. A limitation of a grid-tied system is that when the grid is down or power is lost, the solar energy system cannot
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be used, since any electricity running through the system can be dangerous to the technicians working on the lines. Redman says that more and more homeowners are showing an interest in hybrid solar energy systems. These systems can be grid-tied and also operate to provide energy if the grid is down since they include a battery back-up component that allows for excess energy storage. The demand for back-up power has been so great the company is now looking at creating new emergency back-up packages to lower cost for homeowners with smaller systems. While a grid-tied system offers financial savings, a hybrid system provides savings as well as a reliable energy generation source that is not dependent on the grid. Although the cost of a hybrid system is an additional expense, technological advances have increased their efficiency, and costs are 20% to 25% less than just a year ago. Redman explains that a hybrid system with new lithium power components is more resilient, has a longer life scenario and requires minimal maintenance. It can also store energy indefinitely. The system, coupled with an energy monitoring device that plugs directly into the breaker box, allows the homeowner to see exactly how much energy is being used by individual appliances. This allows control and adjustment of power usage, a key factor when the grid is down and conservation of power is important. As reported in our September issue, generous federal and state tax credits may be an incentive responsible for another scenario that has appeared on the solar energy scene. Competing for residential solar business are companies that offer to “lease” the homeowner’s roof, and install solar panels at $0 cost. The company, not the homeowner, owns the solar energy system. The federal and state tax credits are signed over to the solar company while the homeowner receives a portion of the energy savings. This arrangement may be attractive to homeowners who are reluctant or unable to fund the purchase of a solar energy system. Redman notes that with good credit, a consumer can purchase a system with 0% down and realize the full monthly energy savings, which can more than offset the cost of transforming to solar power. Given the fact that this is a relatively new and fast-growing industry, consumers should educate themselves fully on the responsibilities of each party to understand the repercussion of a default by any party to the agreement. U.S. Energy Solutions offers both grid-tied and hybrid solar energy systems. Their office is located at 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. For more information, call 864-729-4707 or visit WhyGreenEnergy.com. See ad page 9, and our calendar section for their free workshops.
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Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally by Linda Sechrist
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ore health practitioners today are recognizing both the mind-body connection, as well as energetic and metaphysical insights into preventing and reversing illnesses. As a result, those facing diabetes and other health challenges are accessing contemporary resources such as Louise L. Hay’s explanation of the emotional roots of disease in You Can Heal Your Life, and the medical science and natural methods explained by health researcher and author Gary Null, Ph.D., in No More Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Diabetes. Applying a “both” rather than an “either” approach illuminates the importance of recognizing the ways our thoughts, emotions and lifestyle choices can impact chronic illness and long-term health.
Two Perspectives
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Hay suggests that this metabolic disorder may be rooted in a feeling of being deprived of life’s sweetness and longing for what might have been, accompanied by a great need to control deep sorrow. Such chronic unease can show up as Type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes; Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slowly progressing variation of Type 1; or gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.
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Eavesdropping on our repetitive inner mind chatter and observing its impact on outer experiences can reveal faulty thinking that disrupts the mind-body connection. Hay, a firm believer in the power of affirmations to send a message to the subconscious mind, recommends them to aid healing. For diabetes, she suggests, “This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today.” Null cites medical evidence that explains how the physical causes of diabetes are related to the pancreatic production of the hormone insulin and the body’s use of it, together with rollercoaster blood sugar levels determined by food selections, stress, sleeplessness, insufficient rest and lack of exercise. His approach for preventing, reversing or managing this debilitating condition is to raise awareness of the physical, behavioral and mental causes that lead to its emergence, and making healthy lifestyle choices that regulate blood sugar levels.
Naturally Control Blood Sugar
Glucose, the human body’s key source of cellular energy, is the end product of the digestive system breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for absorption in the intestines. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Glucose also supplies energy for the brain. Normal blood glucose levels vary throughout the day. For healthy individuals, a fasting blood sugar level upon awakening is less than 100 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dl) of blood. Before meals, normal levels are 70 to 99 mg/dl; otherwise, 100 to 125. Consistent readings above 126 indicate that lifestyle changes are needed to avoid eventual progression into full Type 2 diabetes. When there’s an inability to efficiently
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transport glucose from the blood into cells, cells don’t receive the energy they need to function properly. “Elevated glucose levels contribute to blood vessel damage, high blood pressure and inflammation among other issues. High glucose causes insulin levels to spike in an effort to draw the glucose into cells. This stresses the pancreas and causes a sugar crash, called hypoglycemia, which can lead individuals to make impulsive, poor food choices,” advises Marcy Kirshenbaum, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Illinois. She notes, “Elevated sugar and insulin levels raise triglycerides, a fat that circulates in the blood, and cholesterol, specifically the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels. Triglycerides and cholesterol are important measures of heart health. Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl in fasting blood is a risk factor for a stroke or heart attack.”
Early Heads-Up
According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.1 million of the 29.1 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes
Nourishing myself is a joyful experience, and I am worth the time spent on my healing. ~Louise L. Hay were previously unaware of any early symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constant hunger (even after meals), unusual weight gain or loss and lack of energy. “Many individuals only learn of their condition from a doctor-ordered routine blood test such as the A1C glycated hemoglobin procedure, which reads blood sugar levels over a three-month period,” advises Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, a boardcertified family nurse practitioner and founding director of Holistic and Integrative Healing, in Holmes, New York. Individuals that consume large amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugars, are overweight or are exceedingly sedentary and eat unhealthy processed foods, have a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Iankowitz’s effective, patientcentered practice follows a practical, four-month healing plan that includes tracking foods, moods, blood pressure, sleeping habits and exercise, all necessary to manage or reverse Type 2 diabetes.
Effective Diet Choices
Making the highest-impact food choices is critical in the earliest stages of diabetes. That’s why nutritionist and holistic integrative health practitioner Saskia Kleinert, an independent practitioner who also serves as director of the Emeryville Health & Wellness Center, in California, helps patients integrate dietary changes into everyday life. “Patient education includes the necessity of eating low-glycemic index foods and reducing blood glucose levels, while increasing healthy fats 24
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with nuts, avocado and olive oil,” advises Kleinert. She notes that antioxidant-rich plant foods are another key component of an effective dietary plan for all age groups. The role of exercise is also vital for those needing to reverse pre-diabetes or managing diabetes aided by insulin injections. “Exercise increases the muscle cell’s demand for glucose, moving it out of the blood into muscle cells that use it as fuel, and so lowering insulin levels,” explains Jamie Coughlan, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Angelo Baccellieri, owner of Westchester Wellness Medicine, in Harrison, New York, introduces patients to intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that helps treat insulin resistance and control blood sugar. “The concept is predicated on going 14 to 16 hours without food, replicating how our primitive ancestors ate. They feasted when food was available and fasted during famines, sometimes going several days without eating,” advises Baccellieri, who notes that intermittent fasting can be done one day a week. “Our biochemistry actually does very well with this approach, which isn’t hard to do when your last meal is at 7 p.m. and you skip breakfast and delay lunch the next day until 1 p.m. You can drink water with lemon, teas and black coffee throughout. By 1 p.m., the body has been 18 hours without protein and carbohydrates, allowing insulin levels to remain at a low level. Excess insulin from too much sugar shifts the body into a storage mode. Having no sugar stores available, the body can then switch into a ketogenic state that allows the body to burn fat for fuel,” explains Baccellieri. Herbs such as turmeric reduce inflammation. Berberine can help cells use glucose efficiently. Supplements such as vitamin C, B-complex, resveratrol and pycnogenol (pine bark extract) can raise antioxidant levels, in which most pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals are deficient, according to a study published in PubMed. Cautious health professionals tailor supplement recommendations to each patient.
Helpful Weight Loss
In The Diabetes Breakthrough, based
on a scientifically tested way to reverse diabetes through weight loss, Dr. Osama Hamdy and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., explain a home-based version of the 12week Why WAIT (Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment) program offered at the Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston. WAIT allows participants to reach their weight and blood glucose goals, along with improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver and kidney function. The program’s success is due to doable increases in exercising that put greater emphasis on strengthening muscles; effective ways to change bad habits; successful portion control; healthy alternatives to favorite foods; carbohydrate counting; and meals composed of the right balance of complex carbohydrates and antioxidant-rich plant foods, protein and fat, all to achieve optimum body weight and diabetes control.
No Quick Fix
Restoration of health begins with the most important lifestyle changes. n Replace processed and sugary foods in meals and snacks with nutrient dense, whole foods. n Determine possible food sensitivities with an elimination diet. n Eat some protein with every meal. n Eliminate environmental toxins. n Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training at least three to five times a week. n Add stress-relieving practices such as yoga, tai chi or qigong. According to Hamdy, “On average, diabetes has the potential to rob you of more than 12 years of life, while dramatically reducing the quality of life for more than 20 years through chronic pain, loss of mobility, blindness, chronic dialysis and heart disease.” Such serious consequences also include stroke, hearing impairment and Alzheimer’s, he adds. All provide good reasons to live responsibly every day, cherishing long-term goals of laying claim to the best possible health. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. natural awakenings
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hether working out at the gym or taking to the trails, stretching is sometimes an overlooked asset to any exercise regimen. Eliminating stretches or not doing them properly increases the risk of injury and deprives muscles of what they need for optimum performance. “Just because you are in shape doesn’t always mean you have good flexibility,” notes LaReine Chabut, a Los Angeles fitness expert and author of Stretching for Dummies. “If you do plenty of strength training and cardio, but you don’t do any stretching, you’re creating an imbalance in your body. Flexibility plays a big part in overall fitness.” Loosening up correctly not only fosters flexibility, but also improves muscle endurance and coordination. “Everyone should be stretching, especially as you age, to maintain range of motion and balance,” advises fitness trainer Ben Wegman, of The Fhitting Room, in New York City. “A personal workout regime can be enhanced with stretching, which also increases mobility, improves posture and performance, and reduces stress levels.”
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Four Categories, Many Variations “Different types of stretches access different muscles and different types of flexibility, but together, can benefit everyone,” says Wegman. There are many ways to stretch, but knowing what to do and when to do it can be key to optimum results and injury prevention. Warming up to different types of stretches can be a little daunting, but the basic four (sometimes combined in terminology) are passive, static, active and dynamic. In the past, ballistic stretching was common and included potentially harmful bouncing techniques, but today dynamic stretching has become a favorite among trainers, consisting of specific, controlled movements that prepare the body for the demands of both engaging in sports and an average workout. “Stretches can be confusing, so as a rule of thumb, I suggest dynamic stretching for any workout that involves movement and passive stretching for cooling down after a workout to release the muscles,” says Chabut. Stretching also plays an important role in yoga, which generally complements different stretches by adding a mind-body connection. “Breath is the key difference between yoga and regular stretching,” notes Chabut.
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“The use of breath allows you to get deeper into the muscle. Yoga also places particular emphasis on core muscles: the abdominals, lower back and spinal muscles. Through focus and deep breathing, yoga allows you to move beyond stretching into a deeper physical experience that both strengthens and focuses your body.”
Injury Prevention and Recovery
Nancy Whelan, a physical therapist and owner of The Physical Therapy Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasizes the importance of proper technique for clients to avoid further injury, especially individuals that had a torn Achilles tendon. “Stretching is important when doing any exercise, and especially important following surgery or injury, because the body’s reaction to either one is to contract, which can cause secondary problems,” explains Whelan. “I think the body has an intelligence we must listen to. We must acknowledge our limitations and the signals our body sends us to let us know that something is harmful or painful,” she notes. “When you take responsibility to take care of your body, it will take care of you.” For injury prevention, dynamic stretching offers many benefits. “It’s the best because it ensures that all major joints have full range of motion and suf-
ficient muscle length,” says Wegman. She advises never to stretch an injured muscle or stretch too forcefully. “Introduce low-intensity stretching back into a regime only under a doctor’s supervision,” she cautions.
Daily Moderation
For Chabut, moderation is everything. “Gently warm up the body before moving into deeper stretches. Build heat in the muscles slowly to avoid potential injury,” she advises. Proper stretching is beneficial, but not doing so can foster bad habits and cause muscle or tendon tears. “Stretching cold muscles or using improper techniques such as bouncing when holding a stretch position are common mistakes,” observes Whelan. Stretching doesn’t have to be reserved for workouts, and with a little discipline, its benefits can easily be attained at home or the office. “Take 10 minutes during your favorite TV program and perform a couple of stretches,” suggests Wegman. “Make it a point to get up every half-hour and stretch for five minutes before resuming work. If you aren’t being pushed or pushing yourself, you won’t see results or make improvements. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
Helpful Resources BOOKS Dynamic Stretching: The Revolutionary New Warm-Up Method to Improve Power, Performance and Range of Motion, by Mark Kovacs Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching and Their Benefits, by Jack Cascio Exercise Balls for Dummies (including safe stretches for pregnant woman) and Stretching for Dummies, both by LeReine Chabut Stretching: 20 Simple Stretching Techniques to Relieve Pain and Increase Flexibility, by Neb Notliar ONLINE VIDEOS BlackBeltWiki.com/stretching (range of stretches specific to martial arts styles and body parts) DoYogaWithMe.com/yoga-beginners (free yoga videos for all levels) ElderGym.com/elderly-flexibility (highly detailed instruction tailored to seniors) Essentrics.com/media.html (videos from the PBS series Classical Stretch) StretchCoach.com/resources/ stretching-videos (instruction specific to sports and muscle groups) StudioSweatOnDemand.com/classes/ feature/good-for-beginners (select stretching videos)
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ndividuals seeking to escape life’s ceaseless distractions, deepen their personal spiritual practice, enhance well-being and gain fresh perspective, are patronizing silent retreats in rising numbers. “Retreats are a special opportunity to enter a healing space where your natural energy, insight, intelligence and wisdom can arise,” says Linda Mary Peacock, known as Thanissara, a former Buddhist nun, cofounder of South Africa’s Dharmagiri Hermitage and Outreach and a retreat leader at the Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center, in Woodacre, California. Sheila Russ, of Richmond, Virginia, has participated in several retreats with silent components, hosted by spiritual traditions spanning Baptist to Benedictine. “People of different faiths all have the same need to reach inside and listen. If we don’t slow down and get quiet, we can’t hear what’s going on with us,” says Russ. “Spending time in contemplation is cleansing and freeing; I feel like mentally and spiritually I can breathe.”
Scientific Support
Attaining heightened well-being after a retreat may have a neurological basis, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University’s Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia. Silent retreats appear to raise the brain’s levels of mood-boosting chemicals,
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according to Dr. Andrew Newberg, director of research there. Newberg’s team tested the brains of retreat participants before and one week after an Ignatian-based retreat, finding significant changes in their serotonin and dopamine systems. “Whether through prayers, walks or meditations, the single-minded ritualistic aspect of retreats seems to predispose the brain for peak spiritual experience,” he observes.
What to Expect
Formats vary, but most silent retreats entail extended periods of sitting meditation or prayer, often alternating with walking meditation or other mindful movement. Some may also entail a work detail, like sweeping the meditation hall or helping prepare meals. “Work tasks help bring mindfulness into everyday life,” says Chas DiCapua, a resident teacher for the Insight Meditation Society’s flagship retreat center in Barre, Massachusetts, who has led silent retreats teaching Buddhist practices for 20 years. “The community aspect is equally important; being surrounded by people that support your spiritual practice can encourage you on what can be a lonely path.” Silence doesn’t mean being static and somber or not thinking, counsels David Harshada Wagner, of Ojai,
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California, whose meditation retreats draw from the Indian mystical traditions of yoga, vedanta and tantra. “Silence is more than the absence of talking; it’s a powerful energy,” says Wagner. “Silent retreats are the loudest, as the energy is roaring within. It should be a joyous practice.” Yet retreats aren’t a cakewalk. Los Angeles author and mindfulness facilitator Jennifer Howd chronicles the challenges of her first nine-day silent retreat in Joshua Tree, California, in her memoir Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk. Seven retreats later, Howd says that although the journey isn’t always easy, she always gains insights about herself and the nature of the mind.
Choosing a Retreat
Retreat leaders caution that while it’s good to jettison expectations and approach the experience with an open mind, choose a retreat that fits individual needs. The level of personal attention at retreats can vary greatly, remarks Thanissara. “Some may host 100 or more people, relying largely on taped instruc-
The deliberate, conscientious practices of my first silent retreat made me appreciate each moment: the gifts, blessings, music, stretching, meditation, prayers and practice of stillness. ~Unity retreat feedback tion without much interaction with group leaders. A small group might be better for a first retreat,” she suggests. Thanissara recommends an upfront review of instructor credentials and starting with a weekend retreat before embarking on one of longer duration. Regardless of length, retreats aren’t always for everyone. “If you’re going through emotional or psychological difficulties, it’s best to discuss your
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Retreats for All Faiths
circumstances with a teacher at the retreat center before deciding to attend. If you’re in therapy, talk with your therapist,” counsels DiCapua.
Retreat Back to Everyday Life Afterwards, ease back into the daily routine; don’t rush back into old patterns of media and food consumption, recommends Howd. “Try to build-in a day or two of down time. You may still be processing things emotionally.” DiCapua suggests finding a local community of a kindred practice to keep the momentum going, and not expect to keep it up as earnestly at home as at the retreat. Attending daylong maintenance retreats on Saturdays or Sundays can also help sustain individual practice. Above all, “Appreciate yourself for having thought to go on a retreat and follow it through,” says DiCapua. “It can be a radical thing.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
(RollingMeadowsRetreat.com) offers silent retreats combining yoga and meditation. Leaders Patricia Sunyata Brown and Surya-Chandra Das take an eclectic approach incorporating multiple traditions to stimulate selfinquiry and compassion.
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etreat centers vary from nondenominational to those aligned with a faith, but even within a tradition, styles of meditation vary. The following opportunities highlight some of the more prevalent offerings. RetreatFinder. com and RetreatsOnline.com can be helpful tools.
Omega Institute: One of the largest centers on the East Coast, the Omega Institute (eOmega.org), in Rhinebeck, New York, offers yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreats led by notable and varied spiritual teachers. Unity: The Unity church, a Christian faith honoring all paths to God, offers an annual silent retreat facilitated by
Rev. Paulette Pipe (TouchingTheStillness. org). Held at Unity Center, in Kansas City, Missouri, the experience incorporates soulful music, labyrinth walks and meditation practice.
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center:
A working monastery for more than 50 years, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and Hot Springs (sfzc.org/tassajara), in the Ventana Mountains of northern California, offers lay meditation practitioners a sense of monastic life each summer. Retreats are mainly taught in the Zen Buddhist tradition, focused on observing the breath and mind.
Rolling Meadows: Located in rural Brooks, Maine, Rolling Meadows
Founded by Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein in the 1970s, the Insight Meditation Society (Dharma.org) focuses on the Buddhist practices of metta (spreading lovingkindness) and vipassana (insight) meditation. Silent retreats at its historic center in Barre, Massachusetts, range from two days to three months.
Jesuits: A Roman Catholic order cofounded by St. Ignatius, the Jesuit tradition incorporates prayer, meditation, self-awareness and other contemplative practices. Jesuits.org/ retreat-centers lists Jesuit retreat centers across the U.S. where seekers can deepen their relationship with God through silence.
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income tax credit inaugurated in 2009 disappeared in 2017 and may not get renewed anytime soon, even though H.R. 1090, a bill aimed at restoring the credit, has had strong support in Congress, led by New York Republican Congressman Tom Reed. While ideal spots for tapping into Earth’s energy are where tectonic plates meet and move, such as along the U.S. West Coast and in Alaska, it’s a misperception that it’s only possible in corresponding states. Anyone in the U.S. can use a geothermal heat pump, which works by accessing the constant 50-degree temperature just below the Earth’s surface. Iceland is equipped to get 50 percent of its energy from geothermal. Other countries now accessing it for at least 15 percent of their energy include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Kenya and the Philippines.
How It Works
Pumped Up About Geothermal Homeowners Like its Eco-Friendly Cost Savings by Jim Motavalli
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t’s an uncertain time for home-based geothermal heating and cooling, which has been increasing for years. The good news is that the cost of the technology is down and its efficiency is up. Yet a helpful 30 percent federal
The systems work by moving water through plastic pipes sunk into the ground, and using a heat exchanger to warm or cool refrigerant that then circulates throughout the house. Operating like a conventional heat pump, it needs less than half as much energy—just one kilowatt-hour of electricity— to produce 12,000 BTU (British thermal units, a standard energy measure). Its efficiency is double that of the best air conditioner and 50 percent superior to the best natural gas furnace, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Planetfriendly geothermal energy emits no pollution and reduces the need for fossil fuels.
Return on Investment While they can cost $20,000 to $25,000 for an average-sized home, the systems are long-lasting; most provide a 10-year or longer warranty, based on having few moving parts that may break. The above-ground compressor and pump have a 20-year life expectancy and the expensive underground piping system should last a lifetime, says Brian Clark Howard, a National Geographic editor and co-author of Geothermal HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning]. “Once the
Where to Learn More Geothermal Energy Association 202-454-5261, Geo-Energy.org Geothermal Exchange Organization, 888-255-4436, GeoExchange.org Geothermal HVAC, by Jay Egg and Brian Clark Howard
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wells are dug and the loops are in, you’ll probably never have to revisit them.” According to Ryan Dougherty, chief operating officer of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, which represents manufacturers and installers, a typical home system costs approximately $24,000 installed, including the ground heat exchanger and all necessary ductwork. Renewable energy often makes sense without subsidies. Dougherty still sees geothermal as a good deal for homeowners, with a payback period of seven to 10 years. Dale Binkley of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, installed his home’s geothermal heat pump in 2006, before the 30 percent federal tax credit took effect. His out-of-pocket cost was $23,522, with a small federal credit and modest rebate from the local utility. Binkley is pleased. “The system is easy to maintain, cost efficient, and works well. It heats and cools better than I thought it would,” he says. Binkley saved $1,000 on his heating and cooling bill the first year, a savings he continues to enjoy every year.
Added Benefits “You’ll gain outstanding temperature and humidity control, plus a better running, more-efficient HVAC system,” Howard says. “Installing geothermal will also increase property values.” Institutional customers reap comparable benefits. As a tax-exempt entity, the Cozy Green Library, in Darien, Connecticut, uses geothermal heating and cooling, along with energy-efficient computers, LED light bulbs and storm water biofiltration, Carefully evaluating options allows homeowners and commercial landlords to make an informed decision about tapping into Earth’s free energy. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.
EnergySource Home Solutions Offers Geothermal Option
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nergySource Home (ESH), from Tennessee, will offer a geothermal heating and cooling option in their ultra-efficient energy homes soon to be built in Upstate, South Carolina. Rodney Leatherman, designer of ESH, is offering an array of the model homes with a basic package price as low as $34.64 per square foot. One of the options ESH is introducing as an upgrade to the basic construction package is a geothermal heating and cooling system which is Freon based. Leatherman asserts that Freon is a better choice than a standard water loop system used in geothermal units because it’s more efficient and less expensive. While the cost of a water loop system can average around $24,000, the Freon model comes in at a cost range of between $15,000 to $18,000. While more expensive than traditional heating and cooling systems as a renewable energy source, geothermal systems have an extraordinarily long life span and lower maintenance costs with no pollution. ESH water loop and Freon systems use a heat exchanger, which is similar to a heat pump. With the Freon system, the outside condensing coils are buried in the ground to catch the earth’s constant temperature of 55 degrees. Using this type of ground source heat pump requires the temperature to be brought up or down by an average of 20 degrees, as opposed to a unit above ground that requires more energy due to variable high or low temperatures and humidity. Another advantage of the Freon system is the use of copper. “Copper is an excellent conductor of energy. Also, with ESH’s design, approximately 60 feet of ductwork to circulate the heated or cooled air is required rather than 200 feet found in a water loop system; a savings in time, labor and material.” ESH will be conducting workshops in the Greenville area to acquaint the public with the ultra-efficient energy saving model homes and the components, such as geothermal heating and cooling, that are part of the proprietary technology used in the designs. For more information, go to EnergySourceHome.com or call 877-224-1447. For workshop information, see EnergySource calendar listing under November 14. See ad, page 3. natural awakenings
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issa Rankin wears many hats: physician, mystic, author, artist, speaker and blogger. What unites her many pursuits is a passion for helping people optimize their health and understand how science and spirituality converge toward that goal. A former obstetrician and gynecologist, Rankin is the founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, in San Francisco, which trains doctors in mindbody-spirit medicine. She’s authored six books to date, including the bestseller Mind over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling. She lives in California’s Marin County and blogs at LissaRankin.com.
What common signs indicate that fear is affecting our health? When people are sick, there is almost always an element of fear. Many of us have “ridden shotgun” at one time or another with a health diagnosis, and that’s scary, so even if it’s not predisposing the illness itself, it can stimulate fear. Studies from institutions such as the Harvard School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University have discovered strong correlations between fear, stress and anxiety and health issues. When fear is predisposing us to illness, addressing the root cause of the issue is preventive medicine. 32
Whether triggered by something trivial or real, fear activates the “fight-or-flight” stress response in the brain. The body has natural self-healing mechanisms, but these only operate when our nervous system is relaxed, so effectively dealing with fear is foundationally critical to wellness.
dream, ending an unhealthy relationship or leaving a toxic job can predispose us to illness. Fear is the emotional equivalent of pain in the body. Attend to it when it arises; try to understand what it is telling you and see what’s in need of healing.
What are some effective ways to defang false fear? Ultimately, we need to come into the right relationship with uncertainty; it’s the gateway to possibility. People often think that fear provides protection, when our intuition, which typically requires a relaxed state of mind, is a far more effective protector. There have been studies about doctors following their hunches to a patient’s underlying condition, leading to life-saving diagnoses.
How can we cultivate courage, curiosity and resilience, rather than feed our fears?
Cultivating a spiritual practice such as mindfulness helps put a pause between a feeling like fear and the reaction that might ensue. You learn to sit with uncomfortable feelings and recognize the story you are spinning in your mind about what’s happening. It also means How can we distinguish letting go of expectations when things between true and false fear? don’t go as planned. True fear is an actual threat to physi Fear is my cue to activate a praccal survival, like being approached by tice of surrender; to turn something someone wielding a gun. However, most over to the universe. I will also ask for fear is generated by a story we make up help to calm my heart and let go of in our minds. Our wild imaginations, the attachments. For me, this life-changing source of beautiful creativity, can be a practice means I now trust the mystery destructive force, too, as we envision all more than my mind. I trust the unkinds of worst-case scenarios, most of known more than science and logic. which will not come true. The latter may be useful tools when do Modern-day humans average more ing taxes or a research paper, but I don’t than 50 stress responses a day, which trust them to be the best navigation indicates we’re way off track in our system of my life or help me in a crisis. relationship to fear. The mind constantly Psychology isn’t enough to address strategizes how to get what it wants fear, which comes with the territory if and avoid what it doesn’t. A spiritual you think that we are just flesh robots practice can help interrupt the “monkey programmed to maximize self-interest, mind” constantly ruminating on what alone in a hostile universe. Once you could go wrong. learn to see the possibilities and hand Paying attention to fear around over the wheel to a greater, benign practical issues like not being able to organizing intelligence, something pay bills is helpful because it can keep unwinds in the nervous system and we us from being reckless, such as buying relax into the wonder of mystery. an unneeded luxury item although our mortgage payment looms. But letting Connect with freelance writer April false fear prevent us from following a Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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Ohio, author of Kindness is Contagious, observes, “We are literally created to be kind; it’s well known that feel-good endorphins are released when we do an act of kindness. I think we often hold back because we predetermine that our resources are limited. Know your talents and gifts, and build your acts of kindness accordingly.”
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Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist (MarlainaDonato.com).
Feed Your Soul
Sharable Thanksgiving
Ways to Focus on What Really Matters by Marlaina Donato
Thanksgiving inspires a season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life.
Share Good Food “I think true sustenance is when our hunger for connection and belonging meet,” says Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Los Angeles author of The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude. “When my daughter was small, we would purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the local food pantry when we shopped for our own, saying, ‘One for us, one for them.’” Nourishment of our emotional and spiritual selves often begins with choosing simple, whole food. Rocco DiSpirito, a New York City celebrity chef and author of Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious, reminds us, “Eat real food! Return to the basics of eating what’s produced by Mother Nature. You’ll become a better partner, parent and person.” Cooking is more enjoyable when shared; beyond partaking together, partnering in meal preparation is a fun way to nurture bonds with others any time of the year.
Bangor, Pennsylvania, has opened her doors for intimate community events through the years. “My former home, a converted church, was a perfect space for organizing and a way to give back,” says Caldara, who has hosted gatherings on local environmental issues, music performances, literary nights and annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. Small living spaces can be just as welcoming and facilitate simple conversation, a valuable gesture. “The art of listening is such a beautiful, but rare act of kindness. I love technology, but there’s no denying that our devices have made us poor listeners,” says Michael J. Chase, of southern Maine, the founder of The Kindness Center, whose books include Am I Being Kind and Off: A Memoir of Darkness, a Manual of Hope. Each month, Chase makes it a point to visit friends and send some handwritten notes instead of using social media.
Share Life’s Happiness
Practice Kindness
Common interests lessen the chasm between our to-do lists and nurturing camaraderie. Anna Maria Caldara, of
Sharing our time or talent will be remembered long after the holiday feasting. Author Nicole J. Phillips, of Athens,
n Revive a traditional weekly or monthly dinner with family or friends. n Whip up and enjoy a healthy dinner or dessert with someone not seen in a while. n Organize a healthy potluck using local ingredients and encourage invitees to bring someone that’s new to the group. n Choose a healthier version of a holiday favorite and print out the recipe for everyone at the event. n Fill a holiday basket with yummy and colorful edibles and drop it off at a local business or library to express appreciation. n Seek reconciliation by initiating a conversation with someone that may have been hurtful. n Explore ThePeoplesSupper.org to join or host a dinner to make new friends.
Offer Some Time n Offer to help clean up a friend’s yard or organize a closet or room in their house. n Host a children’s art party and donate their works to a local facility or shelter. n If in possession of a holistic, artful or practical skill, gift it. n Bring a pot of homemade soup to a friend or neighbor that’s under the weather. n Find ideas for random acts of kindness at Kindness.org.
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Books that Kids Will Love Advice for Parents from Award-Winners by Randy Kambic
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hile kids may list movies, kids 8 and up about math, science and video games, music downengineering—cultivates positive role loads and other media featur- models via inspirational personal stoing their favorite athlete, actor or music ries. She points out that most of those star as priority holiday gifts, books will depicted were not that well known, and expand their thoughts, curiosity and therefore can be emulated and more dreams by exposing them to a different readily related to. set of role models and aspirations. One of these is Katherine Coleman Reading takes kids away from tech Johnson, a black National Aeronauscreens and expands horizons in ways tics and Space Administration research that can improve their mathematician and physischool grades, maturity cist, portrayed in the recent Holiday gift and overall inquisitivefilm Hidden Figures. Mabooks can inspire rine scientist Eugenie Clark, ness. Many wise-hearted parents are recognizing lifetime readers. known as the “shark lady” the benefits, as children’s for her daring underwater book sales were up 5 percent in the research, and major pioneers in cartog12-month period ending in mid-Octoraphy, archaeology and other fields also ber 2016, according to the American stir inquiring minds. Booksellers Association. Humor, fantasy “I wanted to provide a variety and magic, classics, nonfiction, time of fields, backgrounds and ethnicitravel and participatory activities rank ties,” remarks Lawlor. “They were all among the most popular topics. determined, very smart and persistent, and made strides in opening Award-Winners’ Advice doors for women.” Lawlor’s 2012 “Children can’t be what they can’t see,” children’s book Rachel Carson and says author Laurie Lawlor, of Evanston, Her Book That Changed The World Illinois. Her 2017 book Super Women: describes how Carson’s seminal 1962 Six Scientists that Changed the World— book Silent Spring helped spawn the a nonfiction account designed to excite conservation and pro-environment
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movement by chronicling the dangers of pollution. Children’s fascination with nature and wildlife can also be met through the Dog and Bear series by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, out of Long Island, New York, and Vermonter Jim Arnosky’s scientifically sound wildlife chronicles (JimArnosky.com). Kelly Barnhill, of Minneapolis, whose latest work is The Girl Who Drank the Moon, characterizes children as quiet, yet highly active when reading. “They are encountering characters and then building, inserting themselves and more information into the stories, making it more relevant to them,” she says. The former middle school language arts teacher advocates parental reading aloud with children. “Make it a daily practice of turning to a separate book from what they may be reading on their own. You’re helping them develop cognitive structure by reinforcing and explaining. It’s a shared lens on life.”
Cultivate Reading 4 Know the child’s interests. “If they like horses or birds, you’re certain to find great related books,” advises Lawlor. 4 Lead by example. “Seeing you
reading or gardening or making things invites them to learn more about what they like,” says Lawlor.
4 Be flexible and share. There’s no clear-cut time to transition from reading aloud to having a child do it on their own. Try taking turns reading a paragraph and then a page with them. “Women tend to read more than men, so get Dad involved, as well,” says Barnhill. 4 Access quantity. “Make many
books available to kids,” advises Barnhill. “They’ll enjoy having a choice.” Thrift stores are stocked with heavily discounted used books.
4 Empower them. The interactive, hands-on format of Ellen Sabin’s new The Imagine It Book allows children to “dive in and see how they can make an impact, be innovative, play, fail and then succeed,” says Sabin. “Make them feel like they are ‘driving the bus.’” Welcoming diversity and providing a safe and reassuring community
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aunched in April, Reading Without Walls (ReadingWithoutWalls.com) is a national initiative celebrating and encouraging reading, diversity and appreciation for those unlike ourselves. “We feel that this will change lives,” says Shaina Birkhead, strategic partnerships director with the Children’s Book Council, one of the program’s partner organizations. Under the program umbrella, libraries, bookshops, teachers, community youth groups and parents can host “challenge” events. An online guide includes tips on setting up displays and props; fun crafts and drawing activities; how to talk about reading; writing and design contests, word games and puzzles; and bookmark prizes. “Reading opens up minds and hearts to new people, places and things,” says Gene Luen Yang, a national ambassador of the program and author of the youthful tale American Born Chinese.
space for both confident and vulnerable youngsters, the American Library Association (ala.org) provides libraries with positive, unifying resources for children and families. They include a Storytime for Social Justice Kit; booklist for Hope and Inspiration storytime events; resource list on Talking to Kids about Racism and Justice for parents, caregivers and educators; and curated media list on immigration. The Barnes & Noble bookseller groups selected children’s books— including classics such as Dr. Seuss titles, poetry, nature, sports, history and science—in five age categories from newborn through teenage years. “It’s an amazing era for children’s books,” assesses Barnhill. “The success of the Harry Potter series reminded people that kids like real stories. There’s been a boom in creativity, vigor and technical skills in story construction.” Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Not Your Grandma’s Stuffing Healthy Twists on Old Favorites by Judith Fertig
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hanksgiving side dishes continue to evolve, even though traditional entrées still hold pride of place. New, lighter alternatives to time-honored stuffing maximize flavorful dried fruits, herbs and nuts. Healthy options may use gluten-free bread or black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts or pecans for flavor, bulk and color. A stuffing can also fill a halved acorn squash or cored apple. According to renowned health authority Dr. Joseph Mercola, pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including anti-inflammatory magnesium, heart-healthy oleic acid, phenolic antioxidants and immuneboosting manganese. Erica Kannall, a registered dietitian in Spokane, Washington, and a certified health and fitness specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine, likes dried fruits because they contribute antioxidants and fiber.
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Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, of New York City, salutes his Italian heritage
with chestnuts and embraces healthy living with millet and mushrooms in his special stuffing. His new book Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious includes healthy takes on Thanksgiving dishes such as a sugar-free cranberry sauce. Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle, created a healthy stuffing she loves. “My GrainFree Sage and Pecan Dressing is one of my favorite dishes to bring to gatherings because it works with a variety of diets,” she says. “It’s gluten-, dairy- and grain-free, paleo and vegan. The pecans can be omitted for a nut-free version.” Riced cauliflower is the base, which is available prepackaged at some groceries, but can be made at home simply by chopping the florets into rice-kernelsize pieces. “Cauliflower is the perfect base for this recipe, as it adds a nice texture in place of bread and provides extra fiber,” she says. Laurie Gauguin, a personal chef in the San Francisco Bay area, specializes
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in gluten-free dishes that she prepares in clients’ homes. “Anything that will hold its shape and not crumble too much can work as a stuffing base,” she says. “Gluten-free, somewhat sticky grains, like short grain brown rice, Chinese black rice, millet or soft-cooked quinoa work well.” “Choose a mixture that contrasts with the texture and color of the food you’re stuffing,” advises Gauguin. “I created a stuffing that has crunchy pecans, tender black rice and chewy, dried cranberries to contrast with the creaminess of the cored squash entrée. The black rice looks striking against the golden squash.” A stuffing that everyone can eat is ideal for a holiday gathering, either to serve or bring. Lauberth observes, “While not always possible, it’s nice if the host can accommodate various dietary concerns and preferences. Bring your own hearty side dish or two so that you have enough to make a meal for yourself if needed.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
Healthy Holiday Stuffing Recipes Rocco DiSpirito’s Stuffing Yields: 8 servings 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil ¼ cup millet 1 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 4 chestnuts, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1½ Tbsp poultry seasoning 3 scoops Rocco’s Protein Powder Plus (check Amazon.com) 2 egg whites 1¾ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper Place grapeseed oil in a 12-inch cast
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Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Black Rice, Pecans, Dried Cranberries and Tempeh
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Cook a quarter-cup millet in a small saucepan on the stovetop according to package instructions.
Heat a large, safe, nonstick sauté pan over high heat and use it to sauté the mushrooms until tender and golden, approximately seven to 10 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the same mixing bowl as the millet. Heat a large, safe, nonstick pan over medium heat and use it to sweat the onions, celery and carrots until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes. Transfer the vegetable mix to the same mixing bowl as the millet and mushrooms. Add the chestnuts, sage, poultry seasoning, protein powder, egg whites and chicken stock to the large mixing bowl, and then use a rubber spatula to mix well, so that no lumps are visible. Carefully remove the cast iron pan from the oven, and then pour stuffing batter into it. Popping occurs as the outside batter develops a crust. Return the cast iron pan to the oven and bake for 13 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the result out onto a serving dish. Recipe courtesy of Rocco DiSpirito, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious.
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of the squashes with the 4 teaspoons oil, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon sea salt.
Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Stuffing
Arrange squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.
1 cup pecans 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cups raw cauliflower rice (prepackaged or via a grater or food processor shredding blade) 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped ½ tsp kosher or sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
While the squash is roasting, place a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat and pour in one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for two to three minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Stir in the rice, salt, cinnamon and coriander. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over very low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, until rice is tender. Scatter crumbled tempeh over the cooked rice. Cover the pan, then take it off the stove and let it rest for 10 minutes. While the rice is cooking, combine pecans, ginger, four teaspoons olive oil, one teaspoon coriander, nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon salt. Pour this mixture into an eight-byeight-inch baking pan; roast at 375° F for 15 minutes on the bottom middle oven rack, stirring halfway through. Stir in the sage, dried cranberries and maple syrup. Roast for another 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Arrange squash halves, cut side up, on a serving platter. Combine rice with the pecan mixture and divide among the squash halves, pressing gently so the stuffing stays put.
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Roast for 40 to 50 minutes on the upper middle rack of the oven until tender when pierced with a fork.
Stuffed Apples with Fig and Hazelnuts Yields: 4 servings 2 oz dried figs, finely chopped 1 Tbsp roasted, shelled hazelnuts, chopped 1 tsp orange zest ¼ tsp allspice 4 Granny Smith apples, cored ½ cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine the chopped figs, hazelnuts, orange zest and allspice in a bowl. Place the apples in a baking dish and loosely press the fig mixture into the cavities of the apples. Combine the maple syrup, coconut oil and orange juice and drizzle it over the apples. Bake the apples for 25 minutes or until tender.
If made one day ahead, cover and reheat in a 350˚ F oven until heated through.
Set cooked apples aside for 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly, and then serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe courtesy of Laurie Gauguin, LaurieGauguin.com.
Adapted from a recipe in Family Circle Australia.
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Preheat oven to 250˚ F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven until lightly toasted, about five minutes. Monitor to ensure the nuts don’t burn. Remove pecans from the oven and place in a food processor. Coarsely chop and set aside. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery and cook until onions are translucent, about five minutes. Add the pecans, cauliflower rice, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for seven to 10 minutes, until the rice is tender. Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Toss with parsley and serve hot. Recipe courtesy of Sonnet Lauberth, InSonnetsKitchen.com/60-healthy-glutenfree-thanksgiving-recipes.
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Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop Lunch/ Learn – 12-1pm. See 11/1 event for details. Free.
Zero Energy Home Workshop – 10am-noon. Learn how to build a zero energy home for less than a regular house or retro to zero your existing home. Call for reservation. $20. Energy Source Home Solutions. Location TBD, Greenville area. 224-1447.
An Evening of Release – 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
Upstate Hearing MeetUp: CLEAR...Ear Train Your Brain – 2-4pm. Come learn how Auditory Brain Training Games may help you hear better in noise, hear the voices of friends and loved ones, and reduce stress. Open to the public; light refreshments served. RSVP. Free. Davis Audiology, 4318 E. N. St., Greenville. 655 -8300.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
“The Essenes” with Dick Loudermilk – 10:30amnoon. A discussion of the origin of the Essene civilization. How it evolved over the years and the lost years of Jesus and the origin of the Magdalene organization. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
Energy Healing – 7-8:30pm. Every 3rd Wednesday. Join us for an opportunity to experience multiple healing modalities with experienced practitioners. This could include Reiki, Massage, plus others. Our goal… make available potential new healing paths for you. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
D.I.Y. Bath Bomb Class – 11am-noon. Join us and learn how to make your own bath bombs. Also makes a great gift, just in time for the holidays. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 1601 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 603-5550. GarnersNaturaLife.com
Intuitive Arts Fair with Sound Healing – 11am-5pm. Have questions? Receive answers! Treat yourself with intuitive readers and tarot, enjoy a massage, or sound healing. Please visit our website for more information on the readers and healers. Most sessions $25 (cash) for 20 minutes; $40 (cash) for sound healing. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I-26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com
Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop Lunch/ Learn – 12-1pm. See 11/1 event for details. Free.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 D.I.Y. Bath Bomb Class – 6:30-7pm. See 11/8 event for details. Free.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Fall Letting Go Series for Counselors/Therapists – 9am-2pm. Relax in nature. Learn body-centered approaches. 5 CEUS each. $120. Heaven On Earth Farm, Pickens. 933-8000. ShellySmith.org/events
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 101 Ways to Give and Spread Love – 10:30amnoon. A simple act of gratitude will spark surprise and good feelings. Join us to consider the many ways to spread love in any moment. Oh… It’s good for you too! No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
Being in the State of Thankfulness – 10:30amnoon. Exploring what giving Thanks will stir up within us spiritually, mentally, and physically. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop Lunch/ Learn – 12-1pm. See 11/1 event for details. Free.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop Lunch/ Learn – 12-1pm. See 11/1 event for details. Free.
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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 mins 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
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
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Alignment Yoga – 5:30pm. Alignment Yoga means we focus on aligning the bones and joints to create length and space in the body, ease in the breath, and peace in the mind. Everyone welcome! No class on Nov. 20. $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.
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Meditation and Alignment Yoga – 6pm. Enjoy 20 minute meditation with basic instructions 6:00-6:20pm, followed by Alignment Yoga class at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome! No class on Nov 22. $10/class. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. 561-5925. ChooseJoyfulHealth.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/Upstate-SpiritualExperiences-Group or Eck-SC.org
friday 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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ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC
220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com
A balanced approach to stressfree living with advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases and anxiety disorders. See ad, page 9.
ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER
Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer
Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.
FIVE SHEN WELLNESS & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
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!
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.
Joan Massey, L.Ac. Hope Dennis, L.Ac, M. Ac., Dipl. Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com
We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser, Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 4.
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.
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 21.
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.
AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE
27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com
We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, 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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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 18
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 11.
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 27.
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. See ad, page 14
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 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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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. See ad, page 11.
GREEN BUILDING AND BEYOND
METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER
ENERGY SOURCE HOME SOLUTION
5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com
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
DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY
Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com
We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 19.
PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com
We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 19.
EEG BRAIN TRAINING
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 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 25.
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 5.
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.
BRAIN REFOCUS
Sara Grunthaler Kunkle, MS, LPES 3519 Pelham Rd., Ste. 104 864-663-2403 • Greenville BrainRefocus.com BrainRefocus@gmail.com
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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.
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 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 xx39.
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DAVIS AUDIOLOGY
4318 E. North St., Greenville 11 Five Forks Plaza, Simpsonville 864-655-8300 • Greenville, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest DavisAudiology.com
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 18.
MASSAGE
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville
Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com
Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 30.
COME HEAR HEARING CENTER
210 W. Stone Ave. 864-325-3584 • Greenville Jeanne Hahn, BC-HIS Jeremy LeFebre, HIS
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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 4.
RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599 620 Howell Rd. 864-634-3019 • Greenville JuneLordiMassage.com
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.
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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 21.
PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Upstate Photographer 864-449-7335 • Upstate JonathanDoyelPhotography.com JonathanDoyelPhotography@gmail.com
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.
MASSAGE / BODYWORK
Imagine a farmer’s market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store and eatin café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.
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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.
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Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB.
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.
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.
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 9.
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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 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 23.
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 ad, page 4.
THYROID HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com
Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 21.
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 ad, back cover.
WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®
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