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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 TRUST YOUR INTUITION Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You

by Linda Sechrist

23 VOLLEYING LIFE Gabrielle Reece on Her Balancing Act

by Christine MacDonald

24 FUNNY TUMMY? Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut

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by Kathleen Barnes

30 CONTRACEPTIVE PILL CHILL

Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes

32 WHOA! TO LIMITATIONS Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids

by Cyndee Woolley

34 THE HEALING

POWER OF MASSAGE

From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues by Case Adams

37 LIVE YOUR SONG

It Keeps Us in Tune with Ourself

by Jill Mattson

38 FENG SHUI

FASHIONISTA

Dressing with Conscious Intention by Gail Condrick

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J contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Jeanette Watkins Contributing Editors Lauren Hanson - Michele Senac Barbara Bolduc Advertising Dawn DeBoskey - Linda Craig Janet Krinke NAN Card Janet Krinke Design & Production / Ad Design Susan McCann - Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine - Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition:

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ust as spring in the Upstate has been a wild yet joyous ride with 30-degree shifts in temperatures from one day to the next, assuming the mantle of publisher of this thriving magazine has brought its share of new situations. When the weather shifts, we vary our wardrobe accordingly. When business shifts, grows and changes, we need to bring fresh knowledge, abilities and solutions to bear. I am thrilled to be part of the adventure that brings thoughtprovoking information on some of today’s most critical concerns to our Upstate readers. At the same time, I am daily aware of the steady uphill climb in honing my skills for proficiency in my stewardship of this unique and timely community resource, in which you all participate. I love working with readers, advertisers, contributors and other supporters to uncover new ideas to share on holistic ways of healing ourselves and caring for our environment. Each month, insightful and dedicated individuals teach us something new and of practical use. At our recent Healthy Living Expo celebrating the 5th anniversary of Upstate Natural Awakenings I attended the screening of May I Be Frank, a funny, touching, heart-warming documentary of one man’s path from addiction and illness to restored relationships and good health. The honest, emotionally charged audience discussion at the end of the film made my heart soar as we all talked about the healing value that love and forgiveness play in health and well-being. It’s a truth that has played out many times in my own life experience. As I walked the exhibit hall of 50 vendors busy with overflowing attendance, I reflected on how we are all teachers at this critical time in the world’s evolution. We come together seeking answers, looking for reassurance that we are following a good blueprint, walking the right path for a healthy and sustainable future. Being still enough to hear the intuitive voice within is the ultimate way to discern solid answers based on the inner wisdom we each possess. Linda Sechrist’s May feature article, “Trust Your Intuition: Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You,” offers a thoughtful commentary on how we all have access to this valuable go-to resource already speaking to us each and every moment if we will only listen. What would you like us to hear? I invite you to share your thoughts and suggestions by emailing me at Publisher@Upstatena.com. I promise I will be listening. Peace and love,

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Qigong Instructor Energizes Greenville

aura Caylor, level-3 Supreme Science Qigong instructor, is now offering private and group sessions. Qigong is an easy way to calm the mind and ease tensions in the body. Standing or seated, one learns to focus and follow the sequencing of this ancient practice when lead by a certified instructor. There are Francelle Kellet, Bruce Rowland, many forms of qigong, just like in yoga. While Laura Caylor wrapped in a body of energy during the practice, students find that they feel more grounded and more aware of themselves and their surroundings. Considered by some as a form of martial arts, this gentle rhythmic practice helps reduce stress, build stamina and fortify the immune system. Western scientific research confirms that qigong reduces hypertension and improves the cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive systems of the body. Caylor is a certified yoga, indoor rowing, Thai yoga, and SSQIII qigong instructor. She currently offers free sessions in Legacy Park on Saturday mornings from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, weather permitting. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. Private qigong sessions are always available.

GOFO Hosts 4th Annual Greenville Urban Farm Tour

hree Upstate Life Coaching Institute (LCI) graduates have been awarded Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials by the International Coach Federation (ICF). The International Coach Federation states that, “The Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential is for the practiced coach. The ACC requires at least 100 hours of client coaching experience,” among other requirements. Randy O’Neal became a coach after 30 years in the construction industry. He states, “The InSight Transformation process has given me the tools I need to pursue my passion to help others, and it is completely aligned with ICF core competencies.” O’Neal works with entrepreneurs and helps clients to find a balance in life and work that transitions into meaningful work. Omar Jalil became a life coach after a passenger on a plane told him he was a natural. Jalil says that the class, “was a very supportive environment with students and instructors working together toward a common goal.” He works with teenagers, young adults, and adults in transition, and with clients in cross-cultural or inter-religious relationships. Darla Thompson has ten children, and she has been married to the same man for 39 years. Thompson says, “My experience in class was life-changing. I saw my way of thinking changing before my eyes each week. This mind shift changed the way I communicated with my family and we are all changed for the better.” Thompson currently works with couples, parents of teens, and couples in business together. InSight Transformation Life Coach Training students represent diversity, and their coaching practices reflect their unique experiences.

he Greenville Organic Foods Organization (GOFO) will be hosting the 4th Annual Greenville Urban Farm Tour on Saturday, May 17 from 9 am to 5 pm. The tour’s theme this year is Urban Farming and Sustainable Living. Over 21 sites will be showcased and will feature an edible garden, water catchment systems, backyard chickens, beekeeping, composting, alternative energy practices, and recycling systems—all located within an 8-mile radius of downtown Greenville. The tour will educate and empower participants to implement sustainable practices in their own lives, including growing food in their own back yards and on patios or roofs. The family-friendly event will include guided bike tours led by Bikeville and workshops on site and at the Urban Farm Tour headquarters, as well as sponsor exhibits at the UFT headquarters. Workshops designed to educate the public about healthy eating, urban farms, edible gardens and energy efficiency techniques that promote healthy living and conserve natural resources will be held throughout the day. “This year we are excited to offer a children’s tent specifically dedicated to kid-friendly potting workshops. With regard to farming in an urban setting, it is amazing to see how creative people can be when working with small spaces. It isn’t about having a big yard; anyone can do it!” adds Patricia Carson, project coordinator.

For more information on becoming a life coach, please call 864-282-8989 or visit LifeCoachingInstitute.net. To learn more about Randy O’Neal, visit TimeOutLifeCoaching.com. To speak with Omar Jalil, call 864-451-4893. To learn more about Darla Thompson, visit DarlaThompson.com. See ad, page 35.

The GOFO office is located at 1040 W. Washington St., Greenville. For more information, visit GreenvilleUFT.com. See ad, page 4.

Legacy Park is located at 336 Rocky Slope Rd., Greenville. For more information, call Laura Caylor at 864-901-3776 or email LauraAndLowell@bellsouth.net.

Local Life Coaches Earn Prestigious Certification

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newsbriefs Upstate’s Only Vegan Café Celebrates Successful First Year

ifeit Café, the only vegan restaurant in the Upstate, celebrated their one-year anniversary last month. A celebration was held in April at the café and several customers came out to enjoy the festivities. “The first year was great. We are so grateful that Greenville supported us. A lot of people benefited from having access to organic, plantbased, real food,” says Latrice Folkes, owner of the café. The café menu includes Latrice Folkes the signature Tree of Lifeit sandwich and other sandwiches and wraps, along with smoothies, hearty soups and salads. Desserts are also available. The menu includes vegan comfort foods along with raw, living foods. The café is committed to using local and organic ingredients when possible. There is free Wi-Fi at the café, plus a community board for customers to network. The café’s web site lists a variety of events and classes. Lifeit Café is located at 730 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. L, Greenville. For more information, call 864-271-4334 or visit LifeitCafe.com and Facebook.com/yourlifeit.

Changes to Farmers’ Market Makes it Convenient for All

he Farmers’ Market at Whole Foods Market will be a little different this year. “We’ve moved a few things around, and I think what we’re doing will benefit both the vendors that are coming out to take part as well as the loyal patrons of the market,” says Marketing Team Leader Sarah Flick. The market will be broken into two different time frames. The first will run from May 6 through July 1 and the second from August 5 through October 28. The market will be taking a break the month of July. The time has also changed to Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm. “We feel like this will open the market to people who couldn’t necessarily come before due to work or school. Our goal is to have everyone swing by on their way home from work, grab some fresh produce, get a snack, and then head home. It’s a great way to spend a Tuesday afternoon or evening!” adds Flick. There will be several new vendors this year as well as many familiar faces. Everyone is excited for what the changes will bring to the market and all look forward to a successful season. Whole Foods Market is located at 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 200, Greenville. For more information, call 864-335-2300 or visit WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/Greenville. See ad, page 26.

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Cyclists Getting Geared Up for Bike Challenge

ikeville and Upstate Forever invite bicyclists of every age, shape, size, and ability throughout the entire month of May to join them in celebrating Bike Month and the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event promoting bicycling for everyone. The National Bike Challenge starts May 1 and ends September 30. Bicycle use has numerous benefits to the health, economy, and quality of life of a community. Greenville Gears, the official National Challenge team, wants every person in the Greenville area who rides a bike, no matter how often or how far they ride, to join the Greenville Gears team in order to promote Greenville as a bicycling community. The National Bike Challenge is a nationwide event uniting thousands of current bicyclists and encouraging countless new riders. In its simplest form, it is a logging center for users to record miles ridden and be part of the national community of bicyclists. It is a free and easy way to challenge one’s self, colleagues and the greater community to ride more. Users compete on a local, state and national level. Bikeville and Greenville Gears will be hosting events all month long including a Bike Month kick-off party, safety workshops, a commuting 101 class, bike to work, bike to school and even a Mother’s Day ride. To join Greenville Gears and receive updates about events and rides, visit Facebook.com/GreenvilleGears. To find out more about events, visit Bikeville.org. To sign up for the National Bike Challenge, visit NationalBikeChallenge.org.

Upstate Dentist Campaigns for Oral Health on International Stage

ohn J. Palmer, DMD, owner of Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, recently spoke at the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada, regarding safely removing mercury fillings. Dr. Palmer wants to inform as many dentists and patients as possible about the harm of mercury exposure while ensuring dentists are protecting themselves and their patients. Palmer understands how toxins in a patient’s mouth— infection and decay, or dental materials—can impact whole health. He chooses the most biocompatible materials and the safest techniques. John J. Palmer, Palmer Distinctive Dentistry practices metal-free dentistry. Materials such as porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, and composD.M.D. ites are safer and more aesthetic. Metal-free orthodontics is available with the technologically advanced Invisalign system. Even the dental implants are made of zirconia, which has displayed the same success rate and longevity as metal implants. For patients who already have mercury (silver amalgam fillings) in their mouths, Palmer offers safe removal according to the highest standards set forth by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He is not only a member of this respected organization, but he also teaches courses showing other members how to remove amalgam fillings safely. Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is located at 134 Milestone Way, Greenville. For more information, call 864-879-6494 or visit PalmerDMD.com. See ad, page 5.

Physical Therapist Adds Massage Therapist to Her Team

rVera Williams, MSPT, CSFA, CEAS, physical therapist and owner of Serenity Rehab and Wellness Center, will be bringing on board a massage therapist this month. Massage therapy is not only good for relaxation, but it is also therapeutic for tight muscles, hastening healing of injuries and trauma. The team at Serenity Rehab and Wellness wishes to allow patients to be able to take advantage of its therapeutic massage sessions in a client-friendly environment that is focused on giving the patient less tightness, pain, and improved function to enjoy life. Williams also offers a wellness program titled ‘Fit for Life’ wherein individuals who desire to improve their health or physical fitness level—or even to shed extra pounds—can have a structured program designed around their needs. The contractfree program is individualized by a health care professional for the patient and is only $35.00 per month for unlimited work outs. “The program includes nutritional guidelines as well as fitness guidelines. It is about a lifestyle change, not just the next quick diet plan. We help individuals achieve results,” Williams adds. Williams has worked with ABA team Greenville Galaxy Basketball Program to achieve their cardiovascular, fitness and weight loss goals for their seasons, in addition to individuals she consistently trains who are a part of the ABA Basketball Program.

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. ~Dr. Seuss

Serenity Rehab and Wellness Center is located at 3795 E. North St., Ste. 14, Greenville. For more information, call 864-292-0011 or visit SerenityRehabWellness.com. See ad, page 33. natural awakenings

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Merciér Pelvic Massage Boosts Women’s Fertility

new, noninvasive infertility treatment has met with highly favorable results. In a recent study published in the journal Midwifery Today, 40 of 48 women between ages 28 and 42 that underwent two or more sessions of Merciér Therapy achieved pregnancy within the first year; 32 of those used the method alone (no other artificial fertilization/insemination techniques). The four-year study was presented at the 2013 World Congress of Low Back and Pelvic Pain. The Merciér Method was developed by Jennifer Merciér, a midwife and holistic women’s health practitioner. The regimen includes six hours of pelvic organ massage manipulation, along with a supplement program and continuous monitoring. She explains, “Our protocol is a gentle and noninvasive visceral manipulation of the female reproductive organs that helps to increase general organ mobility and blood flow, which enhances optimal function.” A documentary on the protocol, Fertility: The Shared Journey with Merciér Therapy, premieres this month (MercierMovie. com).

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Every couple wants their wedding to reflect their values. Concern for the environment prompts planning that supports eco-friendly local businesses and avoids generating the considerable waste and carbon footprints of traditional events. Veteran green wedding planner and environmentalist Kate Harrison, author of The Green Bride Guide, who blogs at GreenBrideGuide.com, assists couples through the process. “I advise couples to look at simple substitutions in line with their style and budget,” says Harrison. “Every choice adds up.” By invitation only. Digital invitations cost just pennies apiece; options like PaperlessPost.com offer the appearance of a paper invitation, arriving in an envelope that “opens” on the screen. Also consider elegant renditions of more conventional invitations made of recycled, upcycled or organic papers. For the invite that keeps on growing, try seed-studded paper creations that guests can plant in their backyards. Where the guests are. Selecting a location central to most of the guests minimizes the celebration’s carbon footprint, reduces travel expenses and maximizes attendance. “Consider picking a venue with natural beauty already present, such as a beautiful garden or ballroom,” advises Harrison. “You’ll cut down on the amount and cost of décor you’re buying just for the wedding.” Let them eat cake. Food and flowers are among the most costly components of a wedding, yet sustainable options can be just a worthy fraction more. A cake made with organic flour, a natural sweetener and local cage-free eggs, for example, can cost just $5 more. The key is finding a vendor willing to work with the couple’s values, says Harrison. Simple gifts. Americans spend an estimated $20 billion annually on wedding gifts, a high-impact opportunity to support local green economies. Harrison recommends establishing registries for experiences, charities and products (select sustainable options like recycled glass dishes or organic linens). Consider a local, seasonable wedding favor that guests can eat or reuse, such as maple syrup for a fall wedding in Vermont. Generally, keep all elements small, simple and local—and your own—for an occasion that truly cherishes both loved ones and our planet.

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Healthy Homemade Infant Food Reduces Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Allergies

study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reports that infants that were fed more homemade foods comprising a higher percentage of fruits and vegetables were less likely to develop food allergies. In assessing youngsters of the same age, researchers from the University of Southampton Medical College, in the UK, followed 41 children that had developed food allergies by the age of 2, alongside 82 non-allergic infants. After tracking the toddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diets with food diaries and conducting allergy testing, the researchers found that infants fed more of the healthier homemade diet had a significantly lower incidence of food allergies as toddlers.

Vitamin D No Help for Bone Mass or Hip Fractures

niversity of Pittsburgh researchers that followed 29,862 women for 11 years have found that supplementing calcium with vitamin D does not reduce hip fractures. The study, published in the Journal of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health, found that women taking calcium plus vitamin D had as many hip fractures as women taking a placebo. Women supplementing with more than 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day also had a 28 percent higher incidence of breast cancer. Because hip fractures are linked to a reduction in bone density, these findings are compounded by a review of research published in The Lancet, which established that vitamin D supplements typically taken with calcium did not increase bone density among elderly adults. The review analyzed 23 studies among 4,082 participants, 92 percent of whom were women.

Roundup Toxin Accumulates in GM Soybeans

study published in the journal Food Chemistry tested soybeans grown from seeds that were genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to the herbicide Roundup. It compared these with organic soybeans and soybeans from non-GM seeds. The chemical and nutritional analysis of soybean samples from 31 different Iowa farms found the GM soy contained significantly higher levels of the toxin glyphosate, the central chemical in Roundup, than both the organic and the conventional non-GMO soybeans. The organic soybeans contained no glyphosate, plus significantly higher levels of protein and zinc, as well as lower levels of saturated fats. natural awakenings

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Greening Garbage

Activist Turns City Food Waste into Rural Soil Jeremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that set him on a more sustainable path: “What if we could take our garbage and grow food in it?” He was in the Midwest to learn about urban agriculture at Growing Power, the pioneering urban farm of McArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen, and was considering starting a rooftop agriculture business. Allen’s emphasis on the importance and elusiveness of fertile soil intrigued him. “If you don’t dramatically improve the soil, you cannot grow food in cities,” Brosowsky realized. His solution was to create Compost Cab (CompostCab.com), a Washington, D.C.-based service that picks up and delivers urban food waste to local farms for composting. Nearly 100 cities already divert food waste from landfills, but Brosowsky emphasizes, “Composting is not just about waste reduction. It’s about food production, education, jobs and creating social benefits.” He hopes to roll out Compost Cabs in other cities.

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Radical Fuel

Three Automakers Roll Out Hydrogen Models Toyota has announced that it will market a hydrogen-powered car beginning with the 2015 model year, and Hyundai has also committed to rolling out its fuel-cell Tucson model next year. Honda has already begun leasing its hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity to customers in California. Each of these vehicles can travel about 300 miles without a refill (three times the range of the hybrid Chevy Volt in battery mode), and reach a top speed of about 100 miles per hour. A refill takes just a few minutes, and because the hydrogen is used to produce electricity, the cars drive without the roar of an internal combustion engine. The cost of hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles is expected to continue to fall and eventually match that of conventional cars by 2023.

Bikes-to-Go

Cycling Gains Ground at Colleges and in Cities May is National Bike Month, and more universities continue to commit to bicycling as a sustainable, healthy and environmentally conscious transportation choice. Recently, Harvard University joined Princeton and Yale as an official Bicycle-Friendly University (BFU), and the League of American Bicyclists designated 14 new BFU members, expanding the program to 58 colleges in 30 states across the U.S. with more to come. When New York City opened registration for a public bike-sharing program, Citi Bike, more than 5,000 people signed up within 30 hours. Similar demand for more cycling options is happening across the nation where shared bicycle programs are taking root (see Tinyurl.com/Top50BikeFriendliestCities). The popular Washington, D.C., Capital Bikeshare program began operating in September 2010, and is now the nation’s largest, with 200 locking docks able to accommodate more than 1,800 bright-red bicycles. As in many programs, people can sign up for a short-term stint or an annual membership using either a credit card online or at a station kiosk. Then they can unlock a bicycle and return it to any station within the system. All rides under 30 minutes are free, after which escalating fees kick in, encouraging people to make short trips and to keep more bikes available for other riders. For more information, visit BikeLeague.org.

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Greenville Natural Health Center

Feel Better, Naturally by Michele Senac

reenville Natural Health Center supports clients on the path to preventive, long-term vibrant health. Dr. Marina Ponton, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, opened the Center in 2007, offering Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition and herbology and therapeutic massage. Ponton’s capable staff of massage therapists, Anna Kramareva and Natasha Compton, and coordinators Erica Royalty and Crystal Corr, work together as a team helping clients achieve and maintain optimal health. Ponton’s education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Health, and Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Longevity Medicine. “The ultimate goal of Chinese Medicine is to create health, vitality and longevity. To achieve that goal I use acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and I recently added bioenergetic testing,” notes Ponton. She explains that bioenergetic technology is based on the body’s ability to respond to subtle stimuli. Using the body’s natural energetic field, a communication link is established between the client and specialized computer software via the client’s hand resting on a cradle. Through this connection, stimuli are sent and the body’s 18

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response is recorded giving Ponton important information for appropriate treatment. Ponton shares, “My practice goals are to help clients define health goals and how to move forward with them. I’m constantly adapting my practice to be ahead of that goal.” She is passionate about Traditional Chinese Herbology and states that for thousands of years it has been used with success. Herbology has helped people with a variety of challenges, such as post-partum issues, mental and emotional disorders, and pain management. “I always ask myself what I can do to minimize the amount of medications my clients have to take, or minimize the dose, and still maximize the benefit,” states Ponton. Nutritional Counseling is offered and includes what Ponton calls “an initial clean-up program” which builds the system so the body does what it knows to do and also addresses gut issues and how well the body assimilates, digests, and eliminates. Bioenergetic testing is used in nutritional counseling to provide valuable information regarding the body’s needs. Ponton describes massage therapy as one of the oldest preventive modalities on the planet. “You’re better off getting a 30-minute massage every month rather than a 90 minute massage every three months,” she advises. She recommends that once clients find a massage therapist that they connect with, it is to the client’s benefit to go to the same therapist regularly so the therapist can get to know the client’s body. For general health and vitality, Ponton recommends taking probiotics to maintain gut health, along with drinking plenty of water to support the cells. “The secret to a long life is to stay hydrated,” she notes. Greenville Natural Health Center is located at 1901 Laurens Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-370-1140 or visit GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 31. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings, a writer and author. She is certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Feng Shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundTheTableCookbook.com. See ad, page 17.

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Greenville Functional Medicine

Treating Causes Not Conditions

by Michele Senac

ant to be inspired to experience vibrant health and vitality? Dr. Connie Casebolt does just that! Dr. Casebolt, a board-certified Family Practice physician and a self-described “newly-minted” Functional Medicine practitioner, opened Greenville Functional Medicine in 2013 to provide medical care that treats the causes of illness, not the condition. With over 30 years of medical experience, Casebolt trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2011. Functional Medicine is described as a medical practice or treatment that focuses on optimal functioning of the body and its organs, usually involving holistic or alternative medicine. “Transitioning to Functional Medicine has been heady and exciting,” says Casebolt. “I saw Functional Medicine doctors reversing conditions that I was trained could not be reversed. I now have the tools to have a profound impact on the quality of life of others,” shares Casebolt.

Services offered include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, Kondrot Eye Restoration Therapy, intravenous nutritional and immune support, and more. Casebolt explains that with aging comes hormone deprivation and many conditions such as osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction, mood disorders and weight gain caused by decreased hormone levels. ”It was a great relief to me to know that if you supply bio-identical hormones as opposed to chemical hormone replacement, you have minimal potential risk and better results, especially when hormones are administered correctly,” states Casebolt. Casebolt offers the Kondrot Eye Restoration Therapy, a program created by ophthalmologist Dr. Edward Kondrot to help reverse eye disorders such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This extensive program includes using Myers’ cocktail—an IV containing essential vitamins and minerals, ultraviolet blood irradiation (UVBI), and frequency-specific microcurrent. Patients are also tested for heavy metals and that treatment, if indicated, follows later. Additionally, ozone therapy is being added to the curriculum. “Dr. Kondrot is training physicians around the country, but I am the only one in this area offering this program,” notes Casebolt. Additional treatment may be continued at home. Syntonic light therapy is employed and specific supplements for eye health, along with ozone eye drops, are prescribed. UVBI is a technology Casebolt says has been around since 1928 and historically has been used to address a variety of illnesses, including sore throat, flu, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, hypertension and more. It destroys pathogens, detoxifies, and reduces inflammation. Chelation therapy for heavy metal removal is also offered, which helps to improve circulatory disorders and hypertension and supports anti-aging. Casebolt quips, “You’re only as young as your circulation.” Casebolt has developed a new, individually-designed health program, “Metamorphosis.” Its goal is to support the individual in achieving maximum health and vibrancy. Heath-related lectures held every other week are open to the public. Potential patients are encouraged to call to reserve space at the lectures as seating is limited. Greenville Functional Health is located at 301 Halton Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-558-0200 or visit GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine. com. See ad, pages 2 and 3. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings, a writer and author. She is certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Feng Shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundTheTableCookbook.com. See ad, page 17. natural awakenings

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pushed Teague to take a leap of faith—close her psychotherapy practice and enroll in a filmmaking class. Teague recognizes that a deeper wisdom activated her response. She observes, “The individuals I was counseling about their restless desire for something better mirrored my own discontent, and my restlessness was an emotional response to what was emerging. “Today, I no longer concern myself with making the right decision. I trust that whatever the circumstances are, I need to listen, observe and reflect, because ‘now’ contains information for my next step,” she advises. Amanda Owen, counselor, coach and author of Born to Receive: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe, has studied the state of receptivity that Teague references. Owen explains, “Receiving is a dynamic and productive state. When the body is relaxed and the mind and nervous system are calm, we become receptive and can feel and intuit subtle information contained in the energy received from external and internal environments.

Trust Your Intuition

Listen to that Still, Small Voice and Let it Lead You by Linda Sechrist

What if you could consistently tap into answers to life’s problems when you need them, knowing deep down that you are on the right track and that the decisions and choices you are making are the correct ones?

ur body is a wellspring of priceless wisdom. Yet heeding our innate voice seems constantly tested as society distracts us with the busy acquisition of external knowledge and rewards more visible work. Those used to focusing outwardly over-stimulate their five senses and so tend to disconnect from their body’s deep innate intelligence—our sixth sense, also known as intuition. The resulting joylessness, discontent, isolation, depression and illness have sent millions in search of a real solution that discerning experts believe already exists within. Our ultimate guide to the fountain of personal health and happiness, they believe, could well be our own intuition.

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For years, Katie Teague, producer of the documentary film, Money & Life, lived with the consequence of sublimating her intuitive impulse. “I felt a restless itch in my soul,” relates Teague, who intuited that life was prompting her to change careers so she could use her talents in a more meaningful way. The vision of her 94-year-old self lying on her deathbed and faced with the question, “What are you not saying yes to?” 20

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“Our parasympathetic nervous system is engaged when we’re in this listening state. In contrast, rushing through the day engages our ‘fight-or-flight’ sympathetic nervous system. Busyness and mind chatter drowns out the valuable information that intuition provides,” Owen notes. An intuitive energy therapist, Marilyn Eppolite strongly relies on intuitive guidance in her southern New Jersey practice, believing it emanates from her body’s intelligence. “I listen and it’s always present,” she says. Eppolite shares an example of a time she received a clear image and perceived the bodily sensations of a grieving small child from a female client that a psychotherapist had referred. “When I described what I was sensing, her tears flowed and she also connected to the feeling,” she says. “It provided the needed breakthrough she needed to access her feelings and move forward in therapy.” Eppolite is keenly aware when roadblocks—busyness, willfulness and a fearful, restless mind—create interference. “These feed each other and can rarely be separated. I can’t hear or feel my intuition when my energy and attention are willfully directed outward,” she observes. Abandoning the drive for personal control and surrendering to stillness is how Eppolite signals her body’s intelligence that she’s ready for whispers of guidance. “I sense that surrender as strength and trust that the information received is for my greatest good, even if I don’t fully understand it,” she remarks. “Discernment is necessary because deep wisdom frequently comes in segments that I must piece together and put into action before more of it bubbles up from within.” The teachings of Yogeshwari Kamini Desai, Ph.D., combine Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. As

the director of education and lead teacher of the Amrit in the Buddhist concept that mindfulness of the body alMethod of Yoga, at the facility in Silver Springs, Florida, lows us to love fully. She finds, “It brings healing, wisdom Desai instructs on listening to the voice of intuition identiand freedom.” fied as prana in yogic tradition, which she characterizes as She relates how she is led to direct a client’s atten“the energy that enlivens and carries out all balancing and tion to their own body’s intuition, which works best when life-giving processes in nature. she is following her instincts, rather than thinking. “After “It speaks through the body as sensations, impulses one session, my client, who had been silently experiencand urges,” she says. “This ‘inner divining rod’ informs us ing numerous feelings in her stomach, asked me why I what feelings, thoughts and actions had touched her abdomen. I was are moving us into alignment with just intuitively led to that part of her our source and what is moving us body.” out of alignment.” Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, also a Quieting the mind and strengthPh.D., medical intuitive and co-auening the directives of prana through thor of All is Well, notes that everymeditation, yoga and being in nature one has a connection to intuition. moves us away from what we tell “We get a gut feeling and sadness in ourselves and back to directly respondour heart from our inner intelligence ing to its promptings. “Absorbed in the that we don’t know what to do with. present moment and bodily sensations, While some individuals consult a we connect with inner guidance,” practitioner, others listen to their explains Desai. “With practice, our body’s intuitive language and reflect mind becomes a servant to inner intelon their insights and dreams—the ligence. It can both direct our lives and language of soul,” says Schulz. make us sensitive to early symptoms “Intuition can speak softly through suggesting oncoming illness,” she symptoms,” she observes. “Eventualadds. ly, when disregarded, it can become “There is growing interest in a full-blown illness.” energy medicine and developing Biochemist and author of Secrets a deeper connection to the body’s of Our Cells: Discovering Your Body’s intelligence through yoga and Inner Intelligence, Sondra Barrett, energy practices like qigong and Ph.D., is awed by the body’s celluFearlessly following tai chi because people are tired of lar intelligence. “Our cells are invistaking medications that don’t heal ible, so we don’t think of ourselves as our intuition frees us to the root cause of health problems,” cellular beings. However, a deeper comments Dr. Sue Morter, founder of understanding of our constitution and fully live an authentic Morter Health Center, near Indianapthat our cells speak to each other and olis, Indiana, and the healing phecollaborate harmoniously could inspire and satisfying life. nomenon she terms Energy Codes. us to befriend our body’s intelligence A regular practice of any one of for life,” she says. “We might shift from these disciplines expands sensory function to encompass wanting to fix an ache or pain to understanding that our cells internal recognition and referencing of subtle information. are warning us of something.” Morter teaches how to awaken gut feelings, personal Sonia Choquette, a global consultant who recommends power and self-love to restore wholeness left behind in purwe rely on our sixth sense as our first sense, has authored suit of external sources of happiness. “Participants learn to several books on intuition. She finds, “With intuition, we trust their gut more than the opinions of others, which turns have a personal compass and an ally in discerning what is up the volume on the whispers of intuition,” she explains. authentic and true for us so that we won’t be tugged and After Pat Hall, a therapeutic bodyworker in Augusta, pulled in different directions when we make decisions.” Georgia, read Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight, she was Laurie McCammon, co-author of Enough: The Rise of certain a habit of listening to mental chatter interfered with the Feminine and the Birth of the New Story, was relaxing feeling and interpreting her body’s helpful promptings. “Jill’s and reflecting with two friends when intuition graced her experience of her body as energy and her mind as silent with a message of information-laden energy: “I am enough. when the left lobe of her brain shut down due to a stroke was We are enough. I have enough. We have enough. Enough!” my ‘Aha!’ moment,” says Hall. For her, heeding inner guidThe experience inspired them to collaborate on an e-book ance took practice and a commitment to dismantling reactive celebrating the grassroots groundswell toward a major shift thought patterns and habits, plus discerning between intuin the world. “I believe intuition is an aspect of The Grand ition and distracting chatter. Plan, which always moves us toward greater expansion, “Mind chatter generally creates fear, negativity and inclusion and an ever more mature and loving response to pressure to do something,” she explains. “Intuitive guidlife,” says McCammon. ance is gentle, expansive and undemanding.” Hall believes Ute Arnold, founder, director and teacher of the Unergi natural awakenings

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Learning to trust our gut more than the opinions of others turns up the volume on whispers of intuition. Awakening to our gut feelings, personal power and self-love restores the wholeness left behind in pursuit of external sources of happiness. School of Body-Psychotherapy, in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, describes several physical signatures of body intelligence that can foster improved self-care. “You feel more expansive, available and receptive—with a sense of a longer spine, a wider and deeper body and feet rooted in the Earth’s powerful energy,” explains the author of Touchback: A Self-Healing Journey with Body, Art and Nature, who also has a master’s degree in fine arts. “Expanded into a condition of soft relaxation, your mind stops talking; you enter a mind-body state of energetic receptive listening, where emotional intelligence is accessible. “These feelings and sensations are indicative of wholeness. From it, we have access to the eternal place of the fully healed soul, which whispers intuitively, nudging us toward what can heal our life, body and mind.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

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Volleying Life Gabrielle Reece on Her Balancing Act by Christine MacDonald

abrielle Reece has been called one of the world’s most influential women in sports and one of its most beautiful athletes. In her 20s, she built a career as both a fiercely competitive pro volleyball player and a fashion model. Since then, she’s written books and become an expert on women’s peak fitness and overall well-being, all while raising three daughters with her husband, Hawaiian surfer Laird Hamilton. Plus, she volunteers for environmental organizations such as the National Resources Defense Council and RainCatcher, a nonprofit bringing safe drinking water to people in need.

How do you find time for and balance all the roles you play in life—athlete, spouse, parent, businesswoman and volunteer? Juggling life is hard for everyone. Living day-to-day, taking care of kids and paying bills is a challenge. There are ways to make it all more manageable, but for me, there is a level of discomfort, challenge and difficulty, as well as moments of joy. I think women are sometimes thrown off-balance by some difficulty, instead of saying, “OK, how am I going to strategize and make it all work for me and my family?” We don’t give enough credit to having great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will

With your busy schedule, how do you find time to work out and stay in shape? I think it’s been about momentum. I had the good fortune of training and eating well since I went off to play volleyball in college. That sort of steam made it easier as I added work, a partner and children. I think it’s more difficult for women that don’t have that experience. When they enter “the real world” and add a big career or long hours, a partner or family, it becomes difficult to establish that grounding in healthy practices. You have to create the environment in which you are going to succeed. That takes years. At some point, you have to be honest with yourself. For me, I know I won’t get exercise or anything else done if I stay home. There are some things I can go to a gym to do that I can also do at home but know I won’t, so it’s about creating an environment that activates good intentions.

How do you choose to expend your volunteer efforts?

take your kids and you’ll take theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool. I always encourage women to approach life with a strategy and use each other to help navigate it, because that makes it a little easier.

Which role is most important to you and where does selfcare fit in? At this time in my life, being a mother is the most important. When my girls are older and more independent, then their demands on my time will lessen. But I don’t think I’d ever blindly put one role over the other, because they are all connected. I just approach them with different parts of my personality. My work is intellectual, while being a mom is instinctual. Being in a relationship is a whole other ball of wax that I approach with the same diligence. Taking care of myself is at the center because I wouldn’t be able to do anything successfully if I am not well myself.

Laird and I are usually quick to be on board with anything that involves the environment and people. These causes are near and dear to everybody, but make special sense for us, given the amount of time we have lived and worked outside.

As a mother, do you feel a special concern for being a good environmental steward? I felt this way even before I had children because I had the luxury of playing beach volleyball. I grew up in the Caribbean and have always tried to be a benefactor of the beautiful outdoors. It adds another layer of motivation when you start thinking about your kids and the opportunities they will or will not have in their future. In Hawaii, the Polynesians traditionally didn’t believe in ownership, but in being stewards of an area. That’s how I feel about the place where we live now. The ultimate for me would be to leave it better than I found it. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info. natural awakenings

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Funny Tummy? Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut by Kathleen Barnes

Gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation—each of these digestive issues indicates an imbalance of “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria.

hronic digestive discomfort is distressingly common. More than 60 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), notes Dr. Mark Pimentel, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, in Los Angeles, and author of A New IBS Solution. Many are too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor, so they suffer silently and learn to live with it.

Multiple Culprits

While digestive distress can visit most of us occasionally, regular bouts have increased due to high-stress lifestyles and unhealthy diets, according to Dr. Dustin James, a St. Louis, Missouri, gastroenterologist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health. “Getting home late after a stressful day, eating a high-fat meal and then going to bed is a recipe for problems,” he says. James advises a food-free interlude of four to six hours before bedtime and notes that prescription and over-thecounter heartburn medications can actually worsen the problem over time. Pimentel, citing his own research, also suggests that even a minor case of food poisoning may unbalance digestive bacteria enough to cause problems for years. “We think food poisoning leads to bacterial overgrowth,” says Pimentel. In his clinical experience, James says about 10 percent of IBS cases can be connected to the food poisoning theory. Although such cases are typically treated with an antibi24

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otic, rifaximin, many experts ironically attribute bacterial overgrowth to the use of antibiotics. All antibiotics, taken for any reason, indiscriminately kill both good and bad intestinal bacteria, ultimately creating unbalanced bacteria colonies in the digestive tract, says James. “There can be bad long-term effects,” he advises. James’ antibiotics theory is affirmed by a major Australian review of current research on the links between antibiotics and intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Sugar is another culprit as are antibiotics in dairy products and meats, which can also aggravate digestive problems. Sugar feeds the growth of unfriendly bacteria and yeast and antibiotics kill friendly bacteria, contributing to imbalances. The U.S. obesity epidemic

has even been linked to digestive problems. In a study published in the journal Frontiers of Public Health, researchers at the University of CaliforniaBerkeley warn against long-term exposure to antibiotics through their widespread use in the dairy and meat industries. One animal study from Washington University, in St. Louis, showed that intestinal bacteria tend to extract more nutrients—and more calories—from the same foods when eaten by obese animals than when ingested by thinner ones. This helps explain why obese people tend to stay obese without heroic measures.

Good Food Solutions

There is considerable agreement that probiotics—live bacteria such as those contained in fermented foods like quality yogurt—help rebalance beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and ease ailments that include IBS. Due to U.S. food regulations, yogurt is routinely pasteurized, which kills its probiotic benefits; conscientious suppliers then add active digestive microorganisms, like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus

Safe Digestive Relief In addition to fermented foods, these foods offer digestive relief. Ginger: Safe enough to quell the nausea of early pregnancy, ginger can offer relief from nausea, gas and even colic in babies. Peppermint Oil: A traditional remedy now validated by science, peppermint oil can relieve irritable bowels and heartburn. Consider enteric coated (acid resistant) capsules that can impact the small intestine, where relief is needed. Fennel: This mildly licorice-flavored seed hasn’t been extensively studied, but lovers of Indian cuisine have traditionally used it to promote smooth digestion after consuming curry-laden meals. Sources: American Botanical Council; Mayo Clinic, MN; Baylor University, TX; University of Michigan; University of Rochester, NY natural awakenings

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and Streptococcus thermophilus, back into their products. “Check yogurt labels for specific names of the species and a certification that it contains live cultures,” counsels Maria Marco, Ph.D., an assistant professor of food science at the University of California-Davis. Coconut yogurt may be preferred by those with dairy-free diets. Dairy is acidforming and can be difficult to digest. Many fermented foods can provide the same probiotics to ease digestive woes and restore a healthy balance of the right bacteria. Sauerkraut, rich in Lactobacillus and other strains of healthy bacteria, is at the top of the list. It’s easy to make super-healthy sauerkraut at home with shredded organic cabbage and salt. Other fermented foods to put high on a natural probiotic list include: miso, kefir, tempeh, soft cheese, kimchi, sour pickles and sourdough bread. James recommends two daily servings of high-quality yogurt or other fermented foods to obtain the 2 to 5 billion live bacteria needed to restore gut health. “Every human is unique;

Simple Sauerkraut Recipe It’s easy to make a healthy batch of sauerkraut in a glass quart canning jar in as little as three days. Organic cabbage, finely shredded 1 Tbsp sea salt or other natural salt Mix salt and cabbage together in a large bowl, squeezing the salt into the cabbage. Cabbage will become limp and begin to release its juice. Tightly pack cabbage and juice into a clean glass canning jar. Keep the cabbage submerged in liquid; if necessary, try different products in search of what works,” he says. Probiotic supplements may be more effective for people with serious digestive distress that need higher bacterial counts and the product label may provide specifics of the bacteria and strains. “For example, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a strain that has been proven to be effective against antibiotic-induced diarrhea,” Marco explains. High-quality probiotics usu-

use a smaller canning jar loaded with marbles or stones. Cover jar with a clean cloth or piece of cheesecloth and keep it in a cool place. Jar contents will begin to bubble, signaling that fermentation is taking place (note that conventional cabbage additives may interrupt the fermentation process). It’s ready to eat in three days, but keeps well for several weeks in the refrigerator. Primary source: TheKitchen.com ally require refrigeration to keep the bacteria alive. In addition, there are many nonfermented foods, including certain juices, candies and energy bars, with specific strains of bacteria added that have probiotic effects. Kathleen Barnes is the author of a wide variety of natural health books including 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, with Dr. Hyla Cass. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Treat your locavore palate to garden-fresh produce at any of these local markets, join a CSA*, or visit area farms to see who grows your food and where it comes from.

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Contraceptive Pill Chill Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes

or more than 50 years, women have appreciated the freedom that birth control pills offer. They simply take a little pill every day and rest easy, fairly assured that an unplanned pregnancy won’t occur. However, there’s actually a lot not to love about “The Pill”, especially its long-term side effects. “The sexual freedom that women have fought so hard to obtain has been won at a terrible price,” advises Naturopathic Doctor Sherrill Sellman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, author of The Hormone Heresy: What Women Must Know about Their Hormones. That price includes blood clots and even death from heart attacks and strokes in young women. As early as 1963, an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked The Pill to venous thrombosis, or blood clots. By 1968, at least one cancer journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, had linked cancer to the use of the steroid hormones contained in oral contraceptives. In 1973, Scandinavian researchers warned of the link between oral contraceptives and strokes. “In December 2002, the U.S. government published its biannual Report on Carcinogens that added all steroidal estrogens to the list of known human carcinogens,” says Sellman, “The grav-

ity of this finding cannot be overstated: All estrogens used in HRT [hormone replacement therapy] and oral contraceptives have now been proven unequivocally to cause cancer.” Yet, regardless of the many downsides, The Pill remains the most common method of birth control worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with usage by 16 percent of married American women. Elsewhere, users include 29 percent of British women and 40 percent of women in France and the Netherlands.

pharmacist, certified clinical nutritionist and author of The Pill Problem. Oral contraceptives deplete more bodily nutrients than any other class of drugs, says Pelton, who blogs regularly at NaturalPharmacist.net. However, he adds, women taking The Pill even as long as 10 years may not notice any obvious health problems. “Maybe she’ll first notice a lack of energy, but doesn’t connect the dots and realize that magnesium, B12 and numerous other nutrients involved in energy production are depleted,” he explains. The nutrient-depleting effects of The Pill were recognized as early as 1975 in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but it carried no recommendations for replacing them. Some of these nutrients are essential for the production of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, including mood-elevating dopamine. An affected woman can become depressed, a condition closely linked to the use of The Pill, according to a German study published in 2013 in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. The Pill’s steroidal hormones also reduce the body’s natural accumulations of disease-preventing antioxidants, increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton.

Filches Vitamins

“Birth control pills are vitamin robbers, and this is the source of the health risks that accompany the use of The Pill,” says Ross Pelton, a registered

Nutrients Women on The Pill Need 4 BHRT* 4 Chrysin 4 Coenzyme Q10 4 DHEA 4 Folic acid 4 L-methlyfolate 4 Magnesium

4 Melatonin 4 Natural progesterone 4 Nettle root 4 Omega-3 oils 4 Probiotics 4 Selenium 4 Tyrosine

4 Vitamin B2 4 Vitamin B6 4 Vitamin B12 4 Vitamin C 4 Zinc

* Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (for perimenopausal and menopausal women) Source: Ross Pelton, NaturalPharmacist.net

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Dangerous Downsides Mount n Birth defects n Blood clots n Cancer (breast, uterine and colon) n Cardiovascular disease n Decreased sexual desire

n Depression n Fatigue, low energy and anemia n Fluid retention and weight gain n Heart attack n High blood pressure n Migraine

n Osteoporosis n Sleep disorders n Stroke n Vaginal yeast infections n Weakened immune system

Sources: American Heart Association; University of Milan, Italy; Berlin Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany; Women’s College Research Institute, Canada; Columbia University, NY; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of Parma, Italy; Wingate University, NC; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, NJ; Institute of Health Sciences Research, Melbourne, Australia Women that decide to keep taking The Pill should add an array of specified supplements to counterbalance the nutrient loss, advises Pelton. Replacing nutrients should, in the long term, neutralize the negative effects of The Pill, even cancer and blood clots, he assures. Better yet, say Sellman and Pelton, stop taking The Pill and switch to safer forms of contraception. It may

take months or even years for the nutrient imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.

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Although no natural forms of estrogen are suited for birth control, safe and effective natural forms exist, advises women’s health expert Holly Lucille, a naturopathic doctor and registered

nurse in West Hollywood, California. She cautions against the potential risks of using estrogen patches, shots and vaginal rings, and recommends avoiding anything that contains estrogen. “Not using The Pill doesn’t mean you have to rely on withdrawal or the rhythm method, both of which are notoriously unreliable,” says Lucille, preferring what she terms “barrier methods”, like diaphragms, cervical caps and male and female condoms. She notes, “Cervical caps are just as effective as The Pill and you can put them in and leave them a little longer for a bit more spontaneity.” Female condoms are even more convenient, she explains: “They fit much like a diaphragm and they can be left in place as long as eight hours.” Instead of potentially toxic spermicides, Lucille recommends using lemon juice, which, she says, is equally effective. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including the Basic Health Publications User’s Guide to Natural Hormone Replacement. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Whoa! to Limitations Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids by Cyndee Woolley

ach “Zachman” Aldridge was born healthy, but at just 10 weeks, he was hospitalized at the hands of his birth father. Suffering from a brain aneurism, partial paralysis and multiple broken bones from shaken baby syndrome, Zach’s mother, Rebekah, was told that he might live for a year. Rebekah’s hope for a miracle was granted as her son’s life extended into weeks, months and years. Yet, at 4, the effects of the injury still prevented Zach from walking or talking like other children. “While some people are resigned to leave special children like Zach confined to a wheelchair, therapeutic horseback riding gives them more options and improves their quality of life,” advises Kim Minarich, execu-

tive director of Southwest Florida’s nonprofit Naples Equestrian Challenge therapeutic riding program. A medical examination ensures a child is qualified for safe participation. During his first lessons, riding instructors had to prop up Zach’s head using “boppy pillows”. However, after just a few months, the Aldridge family saw dramatic improvements as the boy began speaking and telling his horse to “trot on.” Next, Zach began walking, a surprise to all. His growing strength had worked to overcome the paralysis and the gentle rocking motion of his therapeutic riding sessions gently pushed his displaced hip back into place, ultimately enabling him to take steps on his own. Zach’s achievements are not unique. Life-changing milestones like

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this are common occurrences at the 850 nationwide therapeutic riding centers registered with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Now in its 21st year, Dream Catchers, at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, in Toano, Virginia, is one such center celebrating its many success stories. Kendall Lecker, a PATH International-certified advanced instructor, describes the rapid progress of a new 6-year-old student living with autism as illustration. In his first session, he slumped over in the saddle and struggled to hold himself up; by his third session, he was sitting up straight and confidently giving commands to his horse. “Often, our riders start with insufficient core strength and may not be able to hold themselves upright, something the average person takes for granted. But, in a relatively short time, most riders can see dramatic improvements,” says Lecker. Both Naples Equestrian Challenge and Dream Catchers have achieved premier accreditation by demonstrating the highest levels of training, safety standards and quality controls in the industry developed to protect the riders, staff and volunteers. Feedback from approximately 56,000 participants nationwide, including nearly 41,000 under the age of 18, show that therapeutic horseback riding helps participants in five key areas: Normalizes muscle tone. Riding a horse helps children of all abilities build core strength and exercise muscles that they may not be able to work from the confines of a wheelchair. Increases flexibility and relaxation. The natural rhythm of a horse’s gait provides a relaxing effect on tense muscles and can gently rock joints back into place. It’s a unique therapeutic benefit not easily achieved through traditional physical therapy. Improves coordination, balance and strength. Completing tasks like picking up an object, riding across the arena and placing it in a bucket helps riders develop hand/eye coordination. The movements also help improve balance and strength. Promotes spatial orientation and fine motor skills. Working side-byside with their assigned volunteers and

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horses and reaching for objects from a different perspective than usual helps youths develop their spatial sense and fine motor skills. Enhances self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control. Riders are encouraged to give verbal commands to their horse during sessions, which effects a command of vocabulary and boosts confidence while they bond with the horse. While the documented benefits are derived from personal testimonials rather than clinical studies, the positive results for children like Zach are indisputable. Meanwhile, therapeutic horseback riding is gaining increased acceptance in the medical community as more doctors are recommending this life-changing activity for their patients. PATH International spokesperson Cher Smith says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mission is to help certified centers provide safe access for all individuals living with special needs.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit PathIntl.org. Cyndee Woolley works as an advocate for therapeutic riding centers.

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shows that massage therapy can be effective for a variety of health conditions,” reports Bontrager, adding that massage is rapidly becoming recognized as an important part of health and wellness. Cody Landis, a licensed massage therapist and instructor at the Swedish Institute’s College of Health Sciences, in New York City, explains, “In the last few years, massage therapy research has been focusing more on the mechanisms by which the potential health benefits may be occurring—looking at the response of the brain, the immune system and the mechanisms of repair inside of muscle cells themselves.”

The Healing Power of Massage

From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues by Case Adams

n 1886, Dr. William Murrell stated in the British Medical Journal, “Massage is of such inestimable value in the treatment of many intractable diseases that it is regretted that so little is known about it in this country, and that it is so rarely employed as a therapeutic agent.” A 2013 survey by the American Massage Association (AMTA) showed

that a majority of us are choosing massage therapy to treat such conditions as stress and pain management, according to Winona Bontrager, the association’s immediate past president. Of 1,007 adults surveyed, 75 percent opted for it within the previous year for stress or medical reasons, and 88 percent view massage as effective for pain relief. “A growing body of evidence

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Relieves Stress

An AMTA survey reported that 32 percent of positive respondents used massage to relieve stress, and numerous recent studies have confirmed this. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that massage reduces pain and anxiety while increasing sleep and quality of life among metastatic cancer patients. Boston Medical Center researchers saw similar results among 60 cancer patients that underwent port placement surgery; 20-minute massages before and after surgery reduced participants’ stress and anxiety. Australian researchers reporting in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found that massage reduced pain, anxiety and muscle tension following heart surgery among

What Researchers Now Know Breast Cancer: A French study of 129 breast cancer patients found massage generally reduced lymphedema, a swelling of the lymphatic system, following treatments. The total reduction of lymphedema volume was 33 percent among those receiving massages, according to Gynecologic Oncology. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Thirty minutes of massage with trigger point reduced symptoms and improved function in a study of 21 carpal tunnel patients (Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies). Constipation: Massage therapy increased the average number of bowel movements among 33 hospitalized Korean children, as reported in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing. Dementia: Research from Spain’s Extremadura University on 120 institutionalized elderly adults diagnosed with dementia found massage therapy generally helped improve behavior and sleep. Migraines: Craniosacral massage reduced migraine occurrence in a study of 20 migraine sufferers from Iceland’s University of Akureyri, as published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Osteoporosis: A study of 48 postmenopausal women receiving traditional Thai massage showed increased bone formation after just four weeks. The massage group’s serum P1NP levels—which assesses bone formation—increased by 15 percent, while the control group saw no increases (BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine).

152 cardiac surgery patients. A study from Japan’s Toho University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences showed that aromatherapy massage significantly reduced psychological stress among elderly nursing home residents.

Reduces Depression

A study from Nashville’s Meharry Medical College of 43 HIV patients revealed that Swedish massage reduced their symptoms of depression. Lead researcher Russell Poland, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, observes, “When we designed the study, we didn’t expect to see such a large effect of massage. We remain surprised.” The benefit was echoed by a University of California-Los Angeles study of 95 volunteers that displayed increases in their production of oxytocin hormone simultaneous with reductions in adrenocorticotropin hormone. Oxytocin is linked to compassion, empathy, maternal affection and social connection, while lowered adrenocorticotropin effects less stress.

Relieves Pain

Researchers in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of Brazil’s University of Sao Paulo studied 46 birthing women and determined that lumbar massage during labor reduced pain by 27 percent. In another study at Beijing’s Chinese PLA General Hospital, deep massage brought relief to 64 patients suffering from chronic low back pain. Relief was reported by a third of 110 headache patients in a Turkish medical school study. Dhaka Medical College Hospital, in Bangladesh, found similar results in a study of 500

headache sufferers, many of which had migraines. Research from the University of Miami’s School of Medicine showed that massage reduced arthritis pain and increased both grip strength and range of motion among 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients. Lead researcher Tiffany Field, Ph.D., director of Miami University’s Touch Research Institute, says, “We have known that massage therapy reduces substance P, [a neuropeptide] which causes pain, and that it increases serotonin, the body’s natural pain killer. We also know that deep sleep is critical to lowering substance P, increasing serotonin and reducing pain.”

Expands Acceptance

Lucy Liben, dean of massage therapy at the Swedish Institute, affirms the recent research as evidence documenting the numerous health benefits of massage therapy. “More and more consumers are seeking massage therapy for help with a variety of medical issues and conditions. Doctors are increasingly referring patients for such treatment and hospitals are enlisting more therapists to provide care for patients,” says Liben. “Perhaps most importantly,” she adds, “research is offering us guidance in our work as massage therapists in how to provide the most effective care for chronic pain or musculoskeletal problems, during cancer treatment, during the changes of pregnancy or for any number of other health-related issues.” Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.

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that reinforce and strengthen our song such as the surf, wind or birds. Even the stars and heavens offer songs out of our hearing range that benefit cellto-cell vibrations within that we intuitively feel as the magic of a midnight sky. At one with the universe, our song contributes its part in the infinite chorus of creation.

LIVE YOUR SONG It Keeps Us in Tune with Ourself by Jill Mattson

isten to a traditional West African Griot story: When a tribal woman knows she is pregnant, she goes into the wilderness with a few friends to pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return and teach it to everyone else. When children are born into the tribe, the village community gathers and sings their song, one unique melody for each unique child. Later, when children begin their education, the village again gathers to chant each child’s song. They sing upon the initiation of adulthood and at the time of their marriage. If at any time someone commits a crime or aberrant social act, the villagers will circle the individual and chant their song, recognizing that the proper correction is love and the remembrance of identity, because when you recognize your own song you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another. Finally, when the soul is about to pass from this world, family and friends gather at the bedside, as they did at birth, and sing the person to the next life. In any culture, a friend is one that knows our song and sings it to us when we have forgotten it. Those that love us are not fooled by the mistakes we’ve made or the dark images we hold about ourself. They remember our beauty when we feel ugly; our wholeness when we are broken; our innocence when we feel guilty; and our

purpose when we are confused. Life always reminds us when we are and when we’re not in tune with ourself. When we feel good, we are matching our song. We may feel a little wobbly at times, but so have all the great singers. If we just keep singing, we’ll find our way home. In the end, we shall all recognize our song and sing it well. Modern pioneers in vibrational energy like Sharry Edwards (bioacoustic biology) and Donna Eden (energy medicine) have independently detected that each of us has a fundamental signature frequency that can be equated to our unique song that persists throughout life. We innately seek natural sounds

Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and sound healing composer. Her books and CDs, based on 20 years of studying ancient civilizations, support healing and personal growth. Connect at JillsWingsOfLight. com. The Griot story is based on an interpretation by Jane Maluka and Dan Millman.

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FENG SHUI FASHIONISTA Dressing with Conscious Intention by Gail Condrick

aking up on the morning of a big presentation to secure city funding for a new park, you’re confident that you’ve done your homework: You’ve prepared handouts, memorized key points of an environmental impact study and lined up community supporters. Opening the closet presents a different kind of challenge: What’s the most effective way to dress?

Dressing Our Essence

Wardrobe consultants that apply the principles of feng shui to clothing believe the jacket we choose to wear carries as much impact as our words. Clothing pieces and accessories selected with conscious awareness and intention can bring us into harmony and balance, energize our life and transmit subconscious messages about our values. Feng shui clothing stylists believe the five elements of nature—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—connect in an unending cycle of harmony that keeps the world in balance. Following an authentic and harmonious lifestyle connects us with this cycle and the environment in a more natural balance of human motion and planetary sustainability. As pioneering stylist Evana Maggiore observed in Fashion Feng Shui: The Power of Dressing with Intention, “I came to the conclusion that clothing is your body’s most intimate environment and energetically influences your life in the same way that your home and business décors do. Body coloring and shape, style, personality, lifestyle, goals and 38

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clothing design can align perfectly with the colors, shapes, substances and energies of feng shui’s five elements. Because feng shui connects divine energy to physical form, I realized I could dress my client’s spirits, as well as their surfaces.” Fashion Feng Shui, Maggiore’s international corporate legacy, maintains that combining intention and the five elements with awareness of our personal style attracts what we desire. Holistic image and lifestyle consultant and lead trainer Andréa Dupont, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, states that the first step is discovering our “essence”, or primary element. “You can’t dress yourself until you know yourself. I ask clients, ‘If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?’ Once we establish an individual’s inner strengths and core element, the results can be life changing.”

Green Choices

For Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, owner of Feng Shui Style, wardrobe consciousness shows respect for our individuality and the environment. “When I choose to dress in natural fibers such as cottons, leathers, silks or wools, or their vegan complements in manmade fibers, it represents the life force of plants and animals and builds qi, or energy,” says Medved. She suggests assembling an outfit embracing three of the five elements. “A water/wood/fire triad might be black, woven, silk trousers; an organic, cotton, floral print shirt; and a red, recycled wool jacket. Personalizing this with the surprise of grandmother’s yellow stone pin on the lapel adds creative flair and earth and metal elements.” Nature’s jewelry energizes and circulates qi.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Practicing the three basic tenets of sustainability together with principles of feng shui keeps our wardrobe and closet resonating with life. Consultants agree that a wardrobe representing the five elements allows endless possibilities of creative combinations and reduces the need for having to keep up with new fashion trends. Shopping for such treasures at consignment and thrift stores, plus estate sales, allows us to reuse and repurpose clothing, energizing our budgets, closets and attitudes. Recycling items that pack closets and no longer suit our needs frees space and energy to create a wardrobe that is authentically ours. The Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui, by Gill Hale, also contains helpful advice for bringing out an intended inner message and making a statement. The color green conveys the wood element, or individuals that are public spirited and energetic. Red suggests fire, the color of inspiring leaders. Supportive and loyal earth personalities gravitate to khaki, while resolute, metal people may select grey. Natural communicators that view life holistically will be reflected in the water element of black. A feng shui philosophy provides guidelines for living in harmony with the natural world and in conscious awareness of life. Each choice expresses a stylistic living intention that will be noticed by the world. Gail Condrick is an archetypal consultant and Nia Technique faculty member. Connect at GaelaVisions.com. natural awakenings

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COMMUNITY HU SING ─ Sunday, May 4th and 18th; 11-11:30am. Singing HU will help put you in tune with the ever-present reality of God. Free presentation by ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Event held at the American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd, Greenville. To learn more about HU, visit HearHU.org or Eckankar.org. Local contact: Beth@eck-sc.org.

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SUNDAY, MAY 4 New Thought Antecedent: Thomas Troward – 10:30am-noon. A rich heritage of thoughts, ideas and writings on mental science, metaphysics and mysticism which have stood the test of time and are applicable to us today. Free - Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.

THURSDAY, MAY 8 Trinity Dental Open House and Patient Appreciation – 10am-3pm. Door prizes given away each hour from local sponsors! Refreshments served. Trinity Dental Center, 1221 North Fant St, Anderson.

FRIDAY, MAY 9 Annual Ladies Night In – 7-11pm. Browse and talk to vendors of the latest services and products relating to women’s health, wellness and beauty. Bid at the silent auction! All proceeds go to Safe Harbor, a non-profit organization that helps women who are victims of domestic violence. Free with donation for Safe Harbor (see http:// conta.cc/1kCKFhA for request list). Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. 848-0640.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 New Thought Antecedent: Florence Scovel Shinn – 10:30am-noon. Known as a lover of Truth, metaphysical teacher and author, she taught three powerful themes for successful living: fearless faith, non-resistance and the three A’s of the law of attraction. Free - Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 Greenville’s 4th Annual Urban Farm Tour – 9am-5pm. This fantastic tour showcases edible gardens, water catchment systems, backyard chickens, bee-keeping, composting, alternative energy,

recycling systems, and educational workshops — all located in an 8-mile radius of downtown Greenville. $9 or $8 for 5+. Greenville Organic Foods Organization (GOFO) Office,1040 West Washington St., Greenville. 502-8201. Inaugural Barq in the Parq – 10am-6pm. The inaugural Barq In The Parq event for dog lovers. Barq In The Parq is a wag-filled community event for dog lovers and their best friends to benefit the non-profit organizations Blue Ridge Humane Society, Charlies Angels, Brother Wolf and Horse About. Over 40 vendors. $5. Mountain Lodge & Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC. 828-692-1600. Eco-Artist in Residence – 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate has invited a local artist to build a natural, recycled play-space on the exterior of the museum with the public. Free with regular admission: Under 2 yrs Free; Under 15 yrs $9; Adult $10; Senior/Military $9.50; Members free. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville. 233-7755.

SUNDAY, MAY 18 Prosperity Consciousness or Poverty Consciousness – 10:30am-noon. It has little or nothing to do with what you have or don’t have in your pocket! You absolutely have choice! “If It Is To Be, It’s Up to Me.” Free - Love Offering Appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114. Eco-Artist in Residence – 1 pm, 2pm, 3pm. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate has invited a local artist to build a natural, recycled play-space on the exterior of the museum with the public. Free with regular admission: Under 2 yrs Free; Under 15 yrs $9; Adult $10; Senior/Military $9.50; Members free. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, 300 College St., Greenville. 233-7755.

MONDAY, MAY 19 May Earth Dialogue Meeting at Friends Café – 6-7pm. Topic: “Policy Matters: Changing Climate Values and Creating Action.” Earth Dialogue is a lively, open discussion that fosters collaboration and local action for a sustainable community. It is

supported by several area groups, including Upstate Natural Awakenings magazine. An optional buffet will be served beginning at 5:30 pm. Free. 405 College Ave., #120, Clemson. Contact Ellie Tyler at 654-1331.

SUNDAY, MAY 25 Contemporary New Thought Teacher: Emmet Fox – 10:30am-noon. His metaphysical books and lectures on spirituality were about changing one’s self from the inside out. He offered very practical wisdom and very practical teachings to evolve consciousness. Free - Love Offering Appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Yang-Style 48 Tai Chi Chuan – 1-2pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 28–July 16. Second course in series of 3. Modified Chen, Yang, Wu Sun styles. Improves balance, coordination, bodymind connection & reduces stress. Two classes/ week for 8 weeks for best results. Pre-register. $60/month - 8 classes/month ($7.50/class). Other plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839. Yang-Style 24 Tai Chi Chuan – 2-3pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 28–July 16. First course in series of 3. Modified Yang Style. Improves balance, coordination, body-mind connection & reduces stress. Helps move energy. Two classes/ week for 8 weeks for best results. Pre-register. $60/month - 8 classes/month ($7.50/class). Other plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839. Yang-Style 24 Tai Chi Chuan – 6:30-7:30pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 28–July 16. First course in series of 3. Modified Yang Style. Improves balance, coordination, body-mind connection & reduces stress. Helps move energy. Two classes/week for 8 weeks for best results. Pre-register. $60/month - 8 classes/month ($7.50/class). Other plans available. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. 420-9839.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Spiritual Unity New Age Fair – 9am-5pm. Come join the fun. Unity Clemson Anderson is participating. There will be opportunities for readings, fresh cooked food, and drum circles. Kids will have fun too with games and crafts. Free; no registration required. Woodmen of The World, 102 Northwest Dr., Anderson. 646-6114.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm and 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114. Healing Circle – 6-7:30pm. Dedicated to the principals of healing, prayer, spiritual growth and meditation. Free. Oma’s Healing Garden, 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A, Greenville. 354-4505.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 404-7983442.

“Full-on” Yoga – 10:45am-noon. Steady flow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505. How to Stay Young the First 100 Years! – 10am and 5:30pm. The most common cause of functional disability is “spinal disorder.” This amazing class will teach you how to avoid and prevent spinal disorder so you can enjoy your extended life! Attend this class and get your first exam for $25, a $150 value. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. 848-0640. Yoga Therapy Class – 11am-noon. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Intermediate Yoga Class – 12:15–1:15pm. For those that have the fundamentals of yoga and are looking for a more intense practice. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478.

Veggie Delights – 3-5pm. Each week a new vegetarian recipe to try. Easy and delicious. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300. Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 9080138. MeaningSight ™: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit – 6:15-8:30pm. Second Monday of the month. Establish a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150. InSight Transformation Life Coach Training, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989. All Levels Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. All Levels Yoganize® – 7pm. Unique combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and specialized toning exercises to invigorate the mind, body and spirit. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478.

tuesday All Levels Yoganize® – 6am. See Monday 7pm listing. Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Intermediate/Advanced ─ 9 and 10:30am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $7 per class. Call to register, 675-4656. All Levels Yoganize® – 9:15am. Yoga East. See Monday 7pm listing. VBAC Support Group Meeting – 10am. 2nd Tuesday’s. Share your experience about VBAC. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010 or 866-564-5554. All Levels Yoga – 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Beginner Yoga Class – 11am–12:15pm. Great class to start a practice. Learn basic Yoga poses and breathing techniques. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. “Row-ga!” Fitness – 11am-noon. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.

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Community Acupuncture – noon-9pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800. Essential Oils Classes – noon 1pm. New oils presented each week. Free. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. Space is limited; must register, 233-4811. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 3542882 or 908-0138. Chair Yoga – 4-5pm. Yoga with a chair assist, great for seniors, post surgery and people with chronic pain/ injury. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523. Birthing Class – 6-9pm. Birthing classes first 4 Tuesdays in September. Carolina Waterbirth/Doula Du Jour, 915 South St, Simpsonville. 735-7270. Parent Talk at Brain Balance – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about brain function and how to help a child struggling with ADHD, sensory issues, autism and learning differences. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 3299933. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Take your yoga off the ground and experience familiar poses in a new way. $18 per class. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523.

wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class – 8:30-9:30am. It’s Yoga! Studio. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. All Levels Yoga – 11am. It’s Yoga! Studio. See Tuesday 11am listing. Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling – 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882. “Row-ga!” Fitness – 11am-noon. Greenville Indoor Rowing. See Tuesday 11am listing. All Levels Yoga – 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class – 6:30-8pm. It’s Yoga! Studio. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing.

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Balanced Life Yoga – 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, flexibility and stamina through yoga. $7/class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr, Ste. 200, Greenville. 675-4656. Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow – 9:15am. Yoga movement synchronized to the breath. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. Senior Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Beginners – 10:30 and 11:45am. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus). See Tuesday 9am listing. All Levels Yoga – 11am. Class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Beginner Yoga Class – 11am–12:15pm. Yoga East. See Tuesday 11am listing. “Row-ga!” Fitness – 11am-noon. Greenville Indoor Rowing. See Tuesday 11am listing. Community Acupuncture – 12-9pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Family Dinner Night – 4-8pm. One adult spends $5 in the café and up to six kids eat free. Kids fill out their own healthy menu. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220. Yoga for Every Body – 5:45-7pm. Yoga class that is welcoming to all body shapes, sizes and fitness levels. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. 444-5523. All Levels Yoga – 6:30-8pm. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc. See Monday 6:30pm listing. Parent Talk on Children’s Brain Function – 7-8:30pm. Discussion on brain function in children struggling with AD/HD, Autism/Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia, learning disabilities and the Brain Balance Program. Free. Brain Balance of Greenville, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 113, Simpsonville. 329-9933. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30-8:45pm. Integrative Yoga Therapy. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing.

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friday Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 901-3776. Vinyasa Flow Class – 11am. Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

saturday Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-noon. See Tuesday noon listing. Qigong in the Park – 9:15-10:15am. Open to anyone interested in Supreme Science Qigong. With a certified SSQ Level 3 instructor, stand steady and practice, grounded to the Earth, and open your respiratory, circulatory and physical body systems. Improve digestion. Relax. Free. Legacy Park, 336 Rocky Slope Rd, Greenville - Verdae Community. 901-3776. “Full-on” Yoga – 10:45am-noon. Steady flow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.

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Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@UpstateNA.com to request our media kit. ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

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

SAM HWA DANG ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS CLINIC Hwang K. Lee, Ph.D., L.Ac. 26 Orchard Park Dr. 864-408-8270 • Greenville

Korean Traditional Medicine helps to balance the energy flow in the entire body. We specialize in certain conditions, but have treated with success other health concerns such as allergy and skin, infertility, menopause, pain control, cardiovascular, urinary, digestive and sleep disorders.

Great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, and stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in an educational tranquil environment. See ad, page 49.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

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

We offer affordable communitystyle acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 7.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

Consider our gluten genetic testing and consultation to identify and heal allergy and autoimmune reactions that is making your life miserable. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Marina Ponton, D.A.O.M., L.Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Dr. Ponton specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She offers natural healing methods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 31.

More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally-owned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. See ad, back cover.

GOOD TO GO

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Ta k e i t a l l i n and enhance your w e l l b e i n g . We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 28.

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Guaranteed relief as sensitivities and intolerances are cleared from the body using a proven method known as BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) that literally clears annoying symptoms within minutes. No needles. No pain. No drugs. See ad, page 22.

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ANIMAL REHAB ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER

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Advanced training in pain management, canine rehabilitation, and acupuncture. ARCC has hydrotherapy, pulsed signal therapy, laser therapy along with a multitude of exercise equipment, including an underwater treadmill.

Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082 • Greenville AugustaStClinic.com

Bio-energetic testing shows energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identifies environmental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 6.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BALANCED SOLUTIONS

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Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad, page 55.

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS

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

LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

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DOULA DU JOUR

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30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our senSENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sory learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 40.

Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home and Carolina Waterbirth needs.

CHIROPRACTOR AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia, and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 39.

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ENHANCED LIVING CHIROPRACTIC

MY COOL CHIROPRACTOR 996 Batesville Rd., #7 864-558-0516 • Greer MyCoolChiropractor.com

Nina Kennedy, DC 140 Sage Creek Way 864-848-0640 • Greer EnhancedLivingChiro.com

Chiropractic care for pediatrics, adolescents, & adults. Now offering Doctor Supervised Weight Loss and Nutritional Testing too. Call now for a consultation! See ad, page 44.

We use a variety of unique treatments like Sacro-Occipital Technique (www.SORSI.com) to balance the body’s nervous system, exercise rehab to maintain that balance, and functional medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Free consultations and gentle care for your entire family.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995 • Simpsonville FranzFamilySpinalCare.com

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC 607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466 • Simpsonville YourBridge2Wellness.com

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 13.

COACHING INSIGHT TRANSFORMATION LIFE COACH TRAINING

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 34.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

Dianne Greyerbiehl and Certified Coaches 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207 864-282-8989 • Greenville LifeCoachingInstitute.net

Coaching creates easy, positive, powerful change from the inside out using proven tools and methods. Our certified life coaches help you discover the power to manage change in your life. See ad, page 35.

INTERNAL FITNESS

117 Fairview Pointe Dr. 864-757-1269 • Simpsonville Internal-Fitness.net

Phyllis is certified by I-ACT and has been assisting clients for over 9 yrs. The center uses the open system of colon hydrotherapy. Other services include ion foot detox, and infrared sauna. $59.99 colon cleanse with a 10 min. body vibration session when you mention this ad. New clients only. See ad, page 24.

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS Pam Bramlett, R.Ph. 115 Pelham Rd, Ste. 12 864-558-0507 • Greenville MyCompoundingSolutions.com

The best medical solutions often arise from compounding. We specialize in building a relationship with you to provide the best possible solution for your individual needs. Bio-identical hormones and women’s health is our specialty.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bioidentical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 43.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatology, topical pain creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine, and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 17.

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COUNSELING SERVICES BEYOND TALK THERAPY™

828-595-9658 • Greenville BeyondTalkTherapy.com SleepApneaSolution.org

In 3-4 sessions Dr. Damaris Drewry helps clients resolve difficult/longstanding symptoms of sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, repeating relationship patterns, chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, frozen shoulder, adoption and other complex issues. Ethical, innovative and solution-focused alternatives to psychotherapy. Free 15-minute phone consult. Sleep Apnea Research Participants needed May-June.

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DAIRY PRODUCTS HAPPY COW CREAMERY

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

TRINITY DENTAL

Dr. Robert A. Berkowitz 1221 N. Fant St. 864-224-4736 • Anderson TrinityDentalCenter.com

Along with holistic dental practices, we also offer non-drug treatment for TMJ pain, ozone/oxygen therapies and a home sleep study to overcome sleep apnea. See ad, page 10.

We are a unique on-thefarm milk bottling operation offering high-quality fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed dairy cows. Whole Milk, Chocolate Milk, Cultured Buttermilk, and Strawberry Milk are just a few of the dairy products offered at the on-site-store. See ad, page 38.

DENTISTRY PALMETTO PERIODONTICS

Dr. William Bohlen 1130 E. Butler Rd. 864-987-9700 • Greenville PalmettoPerio.com

We can meet your total needs from treatment to recovery. We honestly and respectfully educate you, so that together, we can reach your optimal oral health. We offer exceptional service in a clean and modern facility. In our warm and calming environment, your comfort and care are our priority. See ad, page 8.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY 134 Milestone Way 864-879-6494 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

We identify the causes of disease rather than treating the symptoms and teach patients about the core principles of health maintenance and prevention. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

EYE NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

A holistic vision program that successfully treats eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and more. This program is considered the standard in alternative therapies for the eye. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Alice Caston, Cosmetologist 101 College St. 864-963-2882 • Simpsonville NaturalFarmacy.net

Over 20 years experience in licensed cosmetology. We specialize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing services. We now offer a chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

FINE REDESIGNS

Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certified 864-631-9335 FineRedesigns.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 5.

HAIR SALON/SPA

Have a whole new look for your home or business using what you already own. Have a home or business that reflects who you really are. Transform and love your space with Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. Experience a design transformation that you can see and feel. See ad, page 17.

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 44.

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101 College St. 864-963-2882 • Simpsonville NaturalFarmacy.net

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective. We also carry many namebrand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 33.

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

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

MARKET FOR LIFE

Margaret Griffin 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste. 15 864-268-9255 • Taylors

Natural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

Imagine a farmers market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket. See ad, page 26

LAWN MAINTENANCE NATURALAWN OF AMERICA® 293 Lakewood Dr, Greenville 864-277-1135 • Greenville Greenville.NaturaLawn.com

Families and their pets deserve a safe and  beautiful place to play, free of harmful chemicals. From waterways THE LEADER IN ORGANIC-BASED LAWN CARE to residential lawns, we create a safer environment for those who enjoy the outdoors! Innovation of our product lines and system practices helps set us apart from the rest of the industry. See ad, page 41. TM

MASSAGE/BODYWORK GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Massage Therapy 1901 Laurens • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Suffer from pain? Massage is a proven treatment to help reduce the effects of chronic pain, such as low-back pain. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 31.

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SERENITY REHAB & WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

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3795 E. North St., Ste. 14 864-292-0011 • Greenville SerenityRehabWellness.com

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB. Located within Acupuncture of Greer. See ad, page 49.

Don’t let pain, decreased mobility, and balance issues stop you from enjoying life. Let us help you get back to living, not just surviving. See ad, page 33.

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NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS HAPPY COW CREAMERY

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