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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 RETHINKING RECOVERY

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Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

24 THE GUT-MIND CONNECTION

David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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28 THE TEENY-TINY

VACATION OPTION Mini-Dwellings Make Travel a Lark

by Avery Mack

30 YOGA FOR THE BROS Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

34 WALKING THE CAT Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

by Sandra Murphy

36 ALL ABOUT PETS The Best of Both Worlds

by Barbara Bolduc

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8 newsbriefs 11 healthbriefs 14 ecotip 16 business

spotlight 11 18 community

spotlight 24 wisewords 26 healthyfoodand

diningguide 28 greenliving 30 fitbody 33 naturalpet

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36 petspotlight 38 calendar 39 classifieds 42 resourceguide

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am sometimes breathless at the changes we are witnessing on a global scale. There are also days when I feel we are not moving quickly enough. I worry about life-threatening issues like climate change, daily reports of species extinction, an upside-down economy, and a global and domestic food supply that is grossly lopsided where some families have the best selection of healthy foods that money can buy and other individuals don’t have the money to buy the basics of a proper diet to feed their families.

Then I am taken aback by a news report, or a book, or a film that fills me with heart-pounding hope that we are raising our consciousness, we are evolving, and we are beginning to act on the changes necessary to ensure the continuation of human life on this planet.

Synchronicity has abounded in my life lately. I would like to share with you an instance that has raised my hopes and kindled my spirit. Two weeks ago at a church rummage sale I picked up a book called The Mystery of 2012. It’s an anthology published in 2007 with essays by scientists, authors, visionaries, and spiritual practitioners. One essayist is Barbara Marx Hubbard, the 1984 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee. Their assertions back then was that the end of the Mayan calendar (December 21, 2012) would offer a “gateway of possibility,” an opportunity for awakening that would require our immediate attention.

Their predictions affirmed that by 2012, give or take a few years, we would need to act as a global society to avert catastrophes that would be expensive and difficult, if not impossible, to undo. But far from being pessimistic, the authors viewed this second decade of the millennium as an opportunity for us to take an historic leap in our spiritual evolution. According to them, the technology to solve these nearly unsurmountable problems is now and has been within our grasp. What is needed is the willpower and cooperation to set about the tasks required rather than squabbling over the particulars.

The synchronicity of my discovering this book is that just a month ago I registered to attend a conference at Radford University on May 28 called Building The New World. The organizer, who will also deliver the keynote address is Barbara Marx Hubbard. Synchronicity at work.

I will update you all on what I discover at the conference in next month’s Publisher letter. Until then….

Peace and Blessings,

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newsbriefs Full Moon Meditations at Greenville Natural Health Center

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eginning on Tuesday, June 2nd, Greenville Natural Health Center (GNHC) will be hosting monthly Full Moon meditations. The June event will be held from 7-8 p.m. at their office on 1901 Laurens Road, Suite E. During each full moon, the sun’s light is fully reflected for a few nights. Light effects the pineal gland which in turn helps us to feel more alive, awake, more energized and connected─to ourselves, each other and with Spirit.

Meditation has been used for thousands of years to heal the mind, body and spirit. Taking advantage of this energy at the time of the full moon, meditation is a powerful way to improve our health. Acupuncturists Marina Ponton and Sande Triponey from GNHC each bring years of experience in leading meditations. Beginners and experienced meditators are invited. Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or meditation cushion for comfort. Each monthly meditation will be held on the Tuesday before that month’s full moon.

Greenville Natural Health Center is located at 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville. For more information, call 864-370-1140 or visit GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 47.

Sustainable Living Development Coming to Travelers Rest

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ark Clayton and Bruce Adams, Founding Partners of Renewable-Sustainable-Living, LLC (RSL) will be bringing a sustainable living project to the Travelers Rest area off Highway 414 in northern Greenville County. Phase one of the project will begin with a Renewable Mindset Farm Market and Raised Bed Organic Gardens this summer. It will be built adjacent to North Greenville University, which is a 25 minute drive to both Greenville SC and Hendersonville NC downtowns and 10 minutes from downtown Travelers Rest.

Later phases will include a hotel and conference center, sustainable living condos and a prototype for other housing options, including tiny houses. They will also have an electric charging station on-site. Only electric vehicles will be used on the property.

RSL is building an experiential site where clients can visit to learn how to design and build renewable energy homes and communities with sustainable organic farming. They will also have training sessions for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. RSL’s mission is to provide a practical path to living sustainably. The project is also a demonstration opportunity for the latest renewable energy and sustainable agriculture technology and methods.

Clayton is an engineer, inventor and entrepreneur and Adams is the Farm Manager at Furman University’s Shi Center for Sustainability. Clayton says they are looking for additional investors to help fund the operating costs for the projects. They also have plans to take this sustainable development idea to many cities in the US as well as globally.

For more information, call Mark Clayton at 864-534-4098 or email papamarkc@ gmail.com.

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9th Annual Upstate Farm Tour Includes New Farms

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he 9th Annual Upstate Farm Tour opens the farm gates June 6 – 7 from 1-6 p.m. both days at 23 sustainable farms, which includes 7 new farms on the tour. Presented by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and sponsored by Whole Foods Market, this self-guided tour features farms located throughout the Upstate. Tour these farms and discover the delicious meat, dairy, fruits and veggies produced right here in the Upstate. “The tour gives participants a unique opportunity to connect to the source of their food,” says tour coordinator, Stephen Nix. “It taps into the region’s passion for local, sustainably-produced food. We hope people walk away from the tour with a better appreciation of the value of local food, and why we should care about how it is produced.”

Each of the farms on the tour will offer something different to visitors: see cute baby farm animals; pick your own berries; hug a cuddly Alpaca; take a hayride. Learn how local farmers grow organic produce and humanely-raised livestock. Get a behind-the-scenes look at local dairies and artisan creameries, a winery, a mushroom farm, and three teaching farms. This year’s tour features a scrumptious meal stop at Forx Farm in Anderson offering delicious meals and treats for sale from Friends Farm and Catering. Visitors can buy farm-fresh produce, fruits and meats from the farms on the tour and then take them home and create their own farm-to-fork feast.

Tour tickets, good for both days, are $30 per vehicle in advance and $35 on the tour weekend. Cycle groups count as one vehicle. Tickets can be purchased online at CarolinaFarmStewards.org/uft or at Whole Foods Market in Greenville.

Tom Trantham Receives Award

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arolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) awarded the Career Achievement Award Tom Trantham to Farmer Tom Trantham of Happy Cow Creamery for his continuous work to create a healthier planet through sustainable agricultural practices and the promotion and production of healthy food. CFSA is a farmerdriven, membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods by advocating for fair farm and food policies, building the systems family farms need to thrive, and educating communities about local, organic agriculture.

Happy Cow Creamery is a family-owned dairy farm in Pelzer, South Carolina that bottles and sells its own milk on site from the farm’s herd of grass-fed Holstein cattle.

The creamery’s whole milk, buttermilk, chocolate milk and butter are sold in the farm’s on-site store and through grocery, convenience and country stores in the Upstate. They also sell a variety of other products at the on-site store including local honey, free-range eggs, jams and jellies and Himalayan salt lamps. A summer batch of Happy Cow Egg Nog will be available prior to July 4th.

Happy Cow Creamery is located at 332 McKelvey Rd., Pelzer. For more information, call 864-243-9699 or visit HappyCowCreamery.com. See ad, page 13.

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Mr. Rivers Breakfast Joint Opens in Anderson

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r. Rivers Breakfast Joint recently opened in downtown Anderson.

The restaurant serves made-from-scratch breakfast and brunch items using local ingredients: Happy Hen eggs, Hickory Hill milk, Adluh Mills flour and grits, Anderson Bakery bread and Walker Century Farm sausage. They are open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant has daily specials on their Facebook page. The space is available to rent out at night for caterings.

Mr. Rivers Breakfast Joint is located at 125 N. Main St., Anderson. For more information, call 864-7600597 or visit them at Facebook.com/ mr.riversbreakfastjoint. For evening caterings, call Summer Fredette at 864-9659030. See ad, page 26.

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healthbriefs ANTIOXIDANT-RICH BERRIES THWART ALZHEIMER’S

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n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning.

Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away

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esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries.

The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado.

After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

Tough times never last, but tough people do. ~Robert H. Schuller

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period.

At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

Source: Journal of Gerontology

Aging Gracefully through Hormone Balance

by Andrea Wininger, M.D., FACOG ave you ever wondered what is meant by “aging gracefully?” Sometimes you simply don’t feel like yourself anymore, but you cannot pinpoint exactly what has changed. When basic lab tests return with normal values, in traditional practices an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication is sometimes recommended. While this may be the correct diagnosis, there could be another explanation: Progesterone Deficiency.

Progesterone is a sex hormone that serves a multitude of functions in our body.

Women begin to experience progesterone deficiency in their early thirties, with a continued decline until menopause, when estrogen sharply declines. Progesterone balances the effects of estrogen in our tissues. There is an optimal ratio of progesterone to estrogen to maintain balance and wellness in our bodies. As progesterone declines, but estrogen remains normal, we become “estrogen dominant.”

Symptoms of progesterone deficiency or estrogen dominance may include heavy menstrual cycles, sleep disturbances, weight gain, anxiety, hot flashes, hair loss, decreased sex drive, fatigue and irritability.

How do you know if your hormones are the problem? Appropriate hormone testing through saliva is used to determine if there is an imbalance. The goal is to safely replace the deficient hormones with low doses of bioidentical hormones, meaning hormones that are chemically identical to those that naturally occur in our bodies.

This should always be under a physician’s guidance, with all risks and benefits of this therapy discussed with you. As women achieve hormone balance, the true meaning of aging gracefully is realized.

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Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG is an Ob/ Gyn physician at LivingWell Integrative Healthcare, 838 Powdersville Road, Ste. G., Easley. For more information, call 864- 8509988 or visit LivingWellHealthcare.com.

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Natural Ways to Keep Crawling Critters Away With picnics and barbecues on the calendar, summer is a time for indoor/outdoor entertaining with family, friends and neighbors. To keep invading ants away, hosts will want to use natural materials, many of which can be found in the kitchen, instead of chemical products that may be hazardous to humans, pets and wildlife.

Natural lines of defense. Applying ground cinnamon or mixing some of the spice with sugar, cloves and water into a thin paste and using a cotton swab to dab it in cracks and around doors and windowsills outside the house where ants might enter can be effective. The aroma is too strong for them, so they’ll either succumb or turn away. Another method recommended by the Mother Nature Network is to clean floors and countertops with a solution of one cup each of vinegar and water, with the option to enhance it with 15 drops of lemon oil.

Try a simple spray. An organic insecticide for application in grassy locations, applied to the legs and sides of the picnic table or chairs, can help reduce intrusion by ants and other pests. ChasingGreen. org suggests pouring one-and-a-half cups of water into a blender and adding two bulbs of garlic. Liquefy the ingredients to a smooth blend, strain out the remaining pieces of garlic, dilute the mixture with about a gallon of water and fill a spray bottle.

Organic pest control. Some manufacturers specialize in eco-friendly products, including the Extremely Green Gardening Company (ExtremelyGreen.com) that offers diatomaceous earth, Hasta La Vista Ant! and Bug Shooter insecticide. Other chemical-free bug traps can be found at many hardware stores.

Avoid temptation. Keep food container lids and boxes tightly closed indoors and keep food covered as much as possible outdoors.

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HeadQuarters A Place to Relax and Unwind

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ooking for a place to relax and unwind? If the answer is yes, then head over to HeadQuarters Day Spa and Salon. There you will find the pampering you deserve.

HeadQuarters offers all types of massages, including the popular Hot Stone massage and Deep Tissue massage; there’s even a pre-natal massage for expectant moms. Perhaps most luxurious, and a fitting gift for Father’s Day, is a couples massage. Massages can last from 30 minutes to 120 minutes

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depending on your choice.

If it’s a new hair style, or maybe a new color you want, you will find a complete range of offerings. Of particular interest is organic color—in the form of a full color treatment, highlights, and texture waves. HeadQuarters has been offering organic color for six years. Salon owner Susan McAlister began offering organic color because she assumed that breathing in harsh chemicals was probably not the best choice for her or her clients.

McAlister is a seasoned entrepreneur. She began cutting the hair of friends and family when she was 14 years old and by the time she turned 21 she had built up a clientele that allowed her to open her own business—HeadQuarters. She studied under Vidal Sassoon, Toni&Guy, Scott Cole, and PCA Skin.

At first, HeadQuarters was strictly a hair salon, but over the years McAlister has expanded it to include a nail salon and spa. HeadQuarters was the first spa to operate in Greenville and as the front runner, McAlister had to bring in massage therapists and estheticians from as far away as Atlanta.

In addition to massage and hair treatments, HeadQuarters provides a variety of facials and peels, manicures and pedicures (available with non-toxic Zoya nail color), as well as make-up and waxing services.

Spa parties are available for any of life’s special events such as a bridal party, baby shower or just a well-deserved girls’ night out. A patio as well as private rooms complete with wine and cheese, or champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries can be reserved.

HeadQuarters is a good choice for a day of relaxation and pampering.

HeadQuarters Day Spa and Salon is located at 3 E. Park Ave., Greenville. For more information, call 864-233-1891 or visit HeadquartersDaySpa.com. See ad, this page.

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Tortilla Maria

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by Barbara Bolduc

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f you are one of the many people that would like to include more healthy food into your diet yet still enjoy a good meal, you might want to stop by the Mexican restaurant Tortilla Maria in Greenville.

Founded by Bahram and Maria Mehrabani four years ago in response to the limited number of healthy food restaurants, Tortilla Maria has options for all walks of life. “What makes us unique is that we have food for raw foodists, vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers,” Bahram tells us. “Everything in our restaurant is gluten-free. Our tortillas and chips are organic. We don’t use anything in a can—we make everything from scratch.” All the beef is from grass-fed cows, and the chickens are free-range when available, or organic.

They also source hormone-free dairy, organic grains and MSG-free seasonings, offer vegan/raw cheese dip, and obtain organic produce when possible; local if not. “Some (vegetables) are greenhouse-grown without pesticides. Our tomatoes are non-GMO. If someone came in and wanted non-GMO food, he would 18

have options, depending on what is available,” explains Bahram. They even make the salsa from scratch. “We don’t take a bucket of red liquid and add a few spices—we make it fresh with just the right amount of spices, tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients.”

Customers can also request special dishes based on the availability of ingredients. “The way that works is that you as the customer build your own food.”

“Our Mexican food is very authentic,” he says. But even more interesting is the unique menu. “We have also created foods like wild rice salad (with sprouted rice and quinoa, among other ingredients) and our own dressing—a spicy, sweet and sour fusion creation,” which Bahram says they are famous for. Optional salad toppings you don’t see often include marinated wild Alaska flounder and non-GMO, non-preservative tofu.

A meal of scrambled eggs, salsa, black beans and cheese is available throughout the day for those who prefer breakfast.

In addition to the healthy food, Tortilla Maria also serves healthy drinks. They offer numerous smoothies and fresh juices and will make juices

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to order based on available ingredients.

The customer can upgrade their drink to include a freeze-dried superfood mixture. “These are live foods which fall under the category of superfoods (because of their high nutritional content) that are then freeze-dried.

This mixture substantially increases the nutritional value of the drink,” says Bahram.

Even Tortilla Maria’s water is healthy.

“Tap water has a substantial amount of chemicals that cannot be filtered out mechanically.” Bahram tells us.

“We have an echo water system. This is hydrogen-enriched water which is basically filtered mechanically and electronically to get all the pollutants out—even jet fuel. The system microstructures the water to give it lots of energy—it’s like drinking antioxidants.

The filter is medically certified in Japan and the water has medicinal properties,” he indicates. Customers can purchase the water to take home for $2 a gallon, and those who recycle can even bring their own containers. Bahram explains that the water will keep its antioxidant properties for up to a week if stored in the refrigerator.

Other drink options include homemade iced organic green tea, various other teas, organic soy milk, beer, wine, margaritas and sangrias, as well as Mexican hot chocolate, espresso, and Tortilla Maria’s own coffee blend.

For those who like to eat and surf, the restaurant provides free Wi-Fi. One last note. “Because the food is fresh and custom-made, it takes a little longer to prepare,” Bahram cautions. For many of us, fresh, healthy food is worth the wait.

Tortilla Maria is located at 115 Pelham Rd., Greenville.

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Barbara Bolduc is a contributing editor and writer for Natural Awakenings.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

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“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University.

Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research.

David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because

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people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says.

After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery

support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers

point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession

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and physical allergy,” that is addiction.

But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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n her book, Soul Recovery: The 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, Ester Nicholson offers a metaphysical take on the 12 steps. Here’s a look.

You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done.

An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order.

Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors

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unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

Willingness. I acknowledge the people I have offended based on false beliefs, fear, doubt and unworthiness. I am willing to go to any lengths to clean up my side of the street.

Cleaning up the wreckage. Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned.

Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present.

Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life.

Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.

Complementary Healing Tools

by Lisa Marshall

Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy.

More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used ceremonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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by Linda Sechrist to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, r. David Perlmutter, a have a huge bearing on multiple sclerosis and any number of board-certified neubrain health, and specifibrain degenerative disorders. They also rologist and recipient cally on brain disease, it exert influence over the expression of of the Linus Pauling Award became important to me our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating for his innovative approachto be able to leverage the expression of the human genome. es to addressing neurologideep knowledge of this

The latest startling discovery— cal disorders, has recently empowering information which is so new that it’s not in the released Brain Maker, the in terms of being able to book—is that bacterial DNA sequences latest in a series of books on treat brain disorders. have now been found in the human brain health. This medical genome, meaning we are partly bacteadvisor to the Dr. Oz Show What is the Human rial. It reveals the most sophisticated demonstrates how brain Microbiome Project symbiotic and intimate relationship at problems can be prevented (HMP)? the deepest level imaginable. It turns the by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture HMP, launched in 2008 by the National previous way of thinking about who we the bacteria living in the digestive system. Institutes of Health, is a $115 million are upside-down. Our perceptions of the exploration of the gut microbiome. In world, moods, hunger or satiety, even Why did you begin your book the ongoing research project involving our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacwith the quote, “Death begins genetic and DNA assessment, research- teria, which deserve careful stewarding. in the colon,” rather than “Brain ers are looking at the microbiome array They don’t deserve, for example, to be health begins in the gut”? in the gut of individuals suffering from bombarded by the capricious use of antiI wanted to draw attention to the real various diseases. They are drawing cor- biotics whenever we have the sniffles. life-or-death issues mediated by what relations between emerging patterns in How can we reestablish good goes on inside the gut. Individuals with the abnormalities of gut bacteria and gut health? an immediate concern for their heart, specific diseases. For example, autism Better food choices bring about signifibones, immune system or brain must correlates with an overabundance of cant changes in our body’s microbiome. recognize that the health of these parts the Clostridia species. In diabetes, By incorporating prebiotic foods such as and functions are governed at the level there are more Firmicutes than BacteJerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, of commensal gut bacteria, the normal roidetes, which we also see in obesity garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican microflora that eat what we eat. This re- characteristic of the Western cosmoyam, as well as fermented foods such lationship is the most powerful leverage politan diet. as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and point we have for maintaining health.

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Yoga for the Bros Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

Life Benefits

Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

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being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

Therapeutic Benefits

As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A

aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward.

After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental

The United Nations has declared June 21 the International Day of Yoga, co-sponsored by 175 countries including the United States. fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible.

If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physicallyoriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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he number of men practicing yoga is climbing. Articles in Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, The Washington Post, The New York Times and others are touting the benefits of yoga for guys: better focus, sleep and athletic performance, and a better romantic life. Other advantages include more energy and reduced medication and/or pain. The reasons men cite for not trying yoga include lack of flexibility, concern with being the only male, and thinking it isn’t manly or that the teacher will be “mushygushy.”

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offerings such as all-male classes or those focused on “power,” “strength” or “athletes.”

Men are statistically less flexible than women but therefore have more to gain. They often benefit from classes that move slowly and hold poses longer, reducing the temptation to force the pose quickly and giving the connective tissue sheathing around muscles time to ease into the posture. It is possible to injure yourself—a “no pain, no gain” attitude is more of a liability than an asset. Any kind of sharp, shooting, burning or tearing sensation is a warning. Pushing through such sensations can cause serious damage.

Questionable sensations in knees, neck, low back or previously

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injured areas should also be taken very seriously. The best choice then is to take an alternate pose that greatly reduces the sensation. When rehabbing new or old injuries, look for words like “gentle,” “yin,” “for everybody” or “restorative.” It may be worth seeking out classes/teachers that encourage modifications; have more experience working with men, athletes or the elderly; or use descriptions like “rehabilitative” or “yoga therapy.”

Teacher biographies on websites can help determine if the class will be a good fit.

Long-term rewards come from dedication to a regular practice. As more men try yoga and discover its benefits, yoga will increasingly become more “normal” for guys.

Silica Larkin is a Yoga Therapist at Integrative Yoga, 101 N.E. Main St., Easley, 864-4445523. For more information, visit IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. See ad, page 35.

Dogs with Library Cards Kids Love Reading to Animals

by Sandra Murphy

The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy Animals, is to improve children’s literacy skills with the mentoring help of certified therapy teams. Its reach has spread through library programs across the U.S. and Canada and internationally, with other therapy groups following suit.

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octors told the parents of an 11-year-old autistic son that he would never read… so quit trying to teach him,” says Suzanne Vening, an organic farmer in Jackson, Mississippi.

“The doctor didn’t count on Adam, my Australian shepherd.” Abused and abandoned before being adopted by Vening, she had trained him for therapy work.

Vening knew nothing about autistic or learning-disabled children, but she knew Adam could work miracles. The boy made eye contact with Adam during his library visit and read a few words. His parents were overjoyed as his reading continued to improve. “It’s hard to include children with special needs in many family activities,” Vening says. “A library is a place the whole family can enjoy.”

She advises, “Designate a safe corner where a child can escape if feeling overwhelmed. After entering the room,

handlers should sit on the floor with the dog lying beside them. A standing dog can cause too much excitement.

It’s important to trust that your therapy dog will know how to approach a child that’s afraid, has tremors or can’t sit up or sit still.”

“An animal’s heartbeat seems to call to kids,” observes Rachael Barrera, a children’s librarian at Brook Hollow Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas.

“Dogs have come here once a week for more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.”

At California’s Benicia Public Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons.

Sheila Jordan, managing editor and owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend, Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase,

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found it difficult to concentrate because of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). “The Tales and Tails program was a big help. All summer, we went every week and chose books he said the dog would love.” Jordan’s reward was a more focused child; Chase’s reward was a dog of his own last fall.

North Carolina’s Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers 14,000 free programs a year throughout its 20 locations, including Paws to Read. Librarian Cathy Cartledge, reading program coordinator for the Morrison Regional branch, shares this story from Jaylee’s mom, Jill.

“Jaylee was tutored in reading for a year. After she also began reading to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter, a golden retriever, I saw improvement in fluency, confidence and enjoyment.

It worked miracles compared with the hours and money spent for tutoring,” her mom remarks.

The Mount Prospect Library, near Chicago, has an age requirement for its Tales to Tails program. “Rachael, 8, will hardly put a book down now,” says her mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associate with Business Communications & Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois. “Her sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birthday so she ‘can read to doggies,’ too.”

Reading programs aren’t limited to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs in agility and rally skills. For a change of pace, they visit the Chumash Learning Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The Chumash people value education from both its elders and teachers outside the tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age 11, was afraid of dogs until he met hers, after which his teachers saw his reading improve three levels in one semester.

Animals help kids relax and become teachers to the dogs. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found that reading skills for kids that read to dogs during a 10-week literacy program improved by 12 percent.

Children in the same program that didn’t do the same showed no improvement.

Dogs and other pets prove that reading out loud doesn’t have to be scary. All it takes is a good book and a good listener.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Walking The Cat Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

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exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat.

Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

Good to Know Tips

The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another assupports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as pect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month

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possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.” Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.)

Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs.

Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment.

A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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All About Pets

The Best of Both Worlds

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imes are changing, and so is healthcare. People are looking for more natural options. Many of today’s popular treatments date back centuries while some are new options. All About Pets veterinary practice gives pet guardians the option to choose from alternative or conventional treatments for their furry kids.

Dr. Jeanne Fowler, owner and veterinarian at All About Pets, began

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her training in various alternative modalities in the 80s. Her foray into alternative medical care came via the unfortunate experience of being hit by a car while crossing a street. Frustrated with severe complications that the best conventional medicine failed to resolve, she tried alternative therapies and was amazed at the results. This experience forever changed her mind, her practice and her life.

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range of experiences. With a degree in Zoology from Clemson, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia, she worked briefly at Riverbanks Zoo. Afterward she took the position of Attending Veterinarian and Research Assistant at Squibb Institute for Medical Research, and later became Director of Lab Animal Medicine at Worldwide Headquarters.

“It was a great opportunity, but I was not comfortable with the amount of animal suffering that occurred there, and also the drug side effects that were considered acceptable by the FDA.” (website) Fowler is also disturbed by the harm that pharmaceuticals do to our natural environment. “These things don’t break down and they get into our water supply, mutating the fish and wildlife.”

This experience led her to open her own clinic.

For those not familiar with holistic medicine, the philosophy is explained on All About Pet’s website. “Disease is seen as a disruption of the energetic flow of the individual, which needs to be strengthened and balanced to return to health and harmony.” Another tenet of holistic medicine asserts that drugs often suppress the symptoms rather than cure the condition. “We believe that if you suppress it, you push it down deeper and it becomes much harder to get out,” Fowler notes. Many of the modalities she offers stem from branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, such as acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Tui Na. Acupuncture was developed in China thousands of years ago. It is the shallow insertion of miniscule needles along the pathways of life force energy in order to remove blockages that cause disease conditions. Fowler’s website explains that now there are devices that can detect “decreased electrical resistance” at the acupuncture points discovered in China millennia ago.

Fowler debunks the misconception that acupuncture is painful. “Most animals tend to relax, some even fall asleep.”

In combination with acupuncture, Fowler recommends Chinese herbs. “I was taught that Chinese medicine is 30 percent acupuncture and 70 percent herbal medicine.” (website) Alongside these therapies, she recommends Tui Na exercises at home, a technique

combining massage and chiropractic. While aiding the healing process, it has the additional benefit of furthering the guardianpet bond. Says Fowler, “These therapies can be used to treat anything you would use Western medicine to treat: immune deficiencies, stubborn chronic pain, even cancer. Sometimes a pet guardian chooses acupuncture in combination with chemotherapy, but many opt for an entirely holistic approach.”

Other modalities offered include laser therapy, cytokyne, vet orthopedic manipulation, homeopathy, prolotherapy, stem cell, and nutrition/diet. “It’s all about putting the body back into balance,” Fowler declares. For pet parents who know about these modalities —or for those who just want more options—All About Pets provides a choice.

All About Pets is located at 409 Old Buncombe Rd., Travelers Rest. For more information, call 864-834-7334. To learn more on all the therapies available, visit their website at HolisticVetSC. com. See ad, page 35.

Barbara Bolduc is a contributing editor and writer for Natural Awakenings.

No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for “we” are the only thinkers in our mind.

When we create peace, harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives. ~Louise L. Hay

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TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Full Moon Guided Meditation – 7am-8pm. Join us for a guided meditation calibrated to the Full Moon energies. Every month on Tuesdays before the Full Moon. Free. Greenville Natural Health, 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville. 370-1140. info@ greenvillenaturalhealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Healing Light Service – 7-8:30pm. Group Healing Ceremony includes prayer, meditation,

music, and chanting. Certified Blessing Givers will gift the Oneness Blessing to all who are interested in receiving this gentle experience of the Divine. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Open House: Human Health/Connections to Nature — 11am-4pm. OM Sanctuary is proud to announce that our conservation easement on

our woodland acreage has been finalized. Join us for a celebration at our beautiful 54-acre mountain retreat! Enjoy lectures, class demos, informational hikes, music, raffle and a Silent Auction. Donations requested. OM Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Dr., Asheville, NC. 828-252-7313. info@ OMsanctuary.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Everything Happens for a Reason – 10:30am-noon. We will explore the energetic basis for our experiences in relationships and learn how living and applying Unity’s 5 principles brings harmony and love to our relationships.

Love offering appreciated. No registration required.

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

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Expo – 11am-3pm. Meet natural & eco-friendly businesses and fitness and wellness providers.

Free chair massage. Learn about chiropractic, tai chi, thermography, whole body vibration and more! Raffles and free samples. Free.

Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 248-4910.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Peace of Mind – 10:30am-noon. Keeping the Mind Peaceful. What can anyone or anything “do” to interfere with the peace in your mind? These are the best magical times ever! Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 The Spiritual Laws of Life Discussion Group – 1011am. An open discussion of timeless spiritual principles including Karma and Reincarnation that guide and shape our lives helping us make the best decision at any one moment. All are welcome. A HU Song will follow.

Free. Eckankar, American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd., Greenville. 627-0470. Beth@eck-sc.org.

What’s Love Got to Do With It? – 10:30am-noon.

Divine Love is in, through and all around us. You will explore how living and expressing this Divine Love will create miracles in your life. Love offering appreciated.

No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton.

646 -6114.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Open Mic Coffee House – 7pm. This is a fundraiser for Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity) Greenville to help teens go on Unity Youth Retreats. Donations accepted. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors.

292 -6499.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Prosperity Consciousness: Fact or Fiction? – 10:30am-noon. Having and attaining a Prosperity Consciousness comes from what unfolds from within. Or does it? Removing blocks in order to reveal the answer!

Love offering appreciated. No registration required.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Full Moon Guided Meditation – 7am-8pm. Join us for a guided meditation calibrated to the Full Moon energies.

Every month on Tuesdays before the Full Moon. Free.

Greenville Natural Health, 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville. 370-1140. info@greenvillenaturalhealth.com.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm.

Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114.

Unity Meditations – 9:15-9:45am. Silent group meditation with beautiful background music. Free.

Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Sunday Services – 10 and 11am. People who swore off church love it here! Join Unity Church of Greenville for Sunday Services. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Y.O.U. (Youth of Unity) of Greenville – 11:30am.

Youth Sunday School Class for Teens, ages 14-19.

Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

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 Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. Visit website for details. Reserve your seat; first class is free.

Get started on the most efficient, full-body plus cardio workout known to this area! $15. Discount packages available; no contracts. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 498-8608.

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“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See what can transform from rowing to yoga, all in one studio! Mondays and Saturdays feature YOGA; Tues, Wed & Thurs offer the perfect blend of rowing AND yoga to give you all that you need. No need to sign up; just show up! $10. Discount packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville.

901-3776. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS - Add a Rejuvenation Studio to your EXISTING beauty, fitness, or health/wellness business.

Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources, and your customers will love it! For more information, call 864-569-8631 or visit CirculationNationStudios.com.

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.

HEALING ROOM FOR RENT – Near Swamp Rabbit Trail, Greenville. Rates start at $15 per day. All healing/health modalities or professions welcome. Call 864-907-4940 for details.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. Not included in Gym Membership. First class free! $20/class; $200/month. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Group meets in Cleveland Park, Greenville.

Call George for details: 419-2386.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. 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. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville.

354-2882.

Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A gentle introduction to yoga for the absolute beginner. Class is suitable for all body shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels.

Learn basic yoga postures and breathing; gain focus, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC. com.

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HELP WANTED FT/PT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) – Currently seeking licensed OTs for our private practice. Submit resumes to Info@ BEACONslps.com.

FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide professional, preventative treatment to children and adults.

Submit resumes to Info@BEACONslps.com.

INTERNSHIP (PAID) – The Nutripathic Intern receives $55 per day Mon. thru Thurs.

9am-3pm. Training includes Live Cell Microscopy, Laboratory Analysis of Urine & Saliva, Food Compatibility Testing, Integrated Individualized Supplementation, Herbal and Homeopathic healing modalities and the business end of a natural healing practice. For more information, call Solutions in Healthcare at 864-862-4113.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am; 6:30-8pm. Learn how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. In am, energize, stretch and rejuvenate mind and body; in pm, relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. Wed @ 11am is gentle yoga. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Half-Price B12 Injections – 9-11:30am, 1:305PM. Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule during above hours. Regular $20/Mondays $10. Greenville Natural Health, 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville.

370-1140. info@greenvillenaturalhealth.com.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. Free (Advertiser) 2 $15/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

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Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them.

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

The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

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

322-2828.

Yoga Nidra (‘Yogic Sleep’) Guided Meditation – 7:308:30pm every 4th Fri. Yoga Nidra is a non-religious guided meditation done lying down or seated to deeply relax mind and body. It has been shown to help relieve sleep, anxiety, depression, stress and other problems. $10 drop-in rate; discount packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

tuesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

Long Holds, Slow Movement, Deep Yoga (LSD) – 1011:15am. This alignment-based exploration uses weekly themes to deepen your understanding of poses and healthy body mechanics. Challenging and therapeutic class uses props and modifications to encourage personalizing your practice. $10 drop-in rate; discount packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444 -5523.

IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

Unity Meditations – 10:30am. See Sunday 9:15 listing.

Unity Church of Greenville.

Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Man maintains his balance, poise and sense of security only as he is moving forward. ~Maxwell Maltz

Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy.

Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 12:15pm and 6:30pm. Dynamic Flow Yoga–Tue, 12:15p; Wed, 8:30am, 6:30pm: Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. Vinyassa Flow Yoga–Tue, 6:30pm; Fri, 11am, 6:30pm; Sat, 11am: Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15/class; packages available. Fri, 6:30pm is donation-based; $5 min. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:15-6:15pm.

See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

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Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. Come and workout your small muscle groups for a lean body. $10/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. Get a great aerobic workout in a class that will repair, rebuild and rejuvenate your heart, muscles and bones.

Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

Meet the Doula – 7-8pm. 1st Tuesday of the month. Doula Du Jour is the Upstate’s Premier Birth Assistant Service. Any Hospital, Any Time, because every pregnant mom needs a Doula. Free.

Carolina WaterBirth, 915J South St., Simpsonville.

735-7270.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30pm. Yoga poses fully or partially supported by a large padded fabric swing as a prop. A uniquely fun, challenging class that brings a new perspective to yoga. Preregistration is required. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523.

wednesday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 8:309:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing.

It’s Yoga! Studio.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

thursday All Levels Yoga – 9-10am; 11am-noon; 6:30-8pm.

See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Long Holds, Slow Movement, Deep Yoga (LSD) – 10-11:15am. See Tue 10am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com 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.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

saturday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 9:30am. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Tai Chi Classes – 10-11am. Class is designed to promote flexibility, balance, lower blood pressure and balance bloods sugar. Also helps with various other ailments. $15/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. See Tuesday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

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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.

Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 11:15am. Gentle class.

See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon and 6:30pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing.

It’s Yoga! Studio.

Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. See Mon 6pm listing.

Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

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

involving long passive holds to safely stretch muscle sheathing and lubricate joint capsules and other connective tissue. Healing and transformative complement to other forms of exercise. $10 drop-in rate; discount packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

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Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 6pm. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

Next Generation of Unity (N.G.U.) – 6pm. Begins June 19th and continues every third Friday of the month. Ages 21-30’s are invited to hang out for a discussion and social gathering. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, Local Cue, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 7, Greenville. 292-6499.

Unity Meditations – 6pm. See Sunday 9:15 listing.

Unity Church of Greenville.

Fourth Friday Yin – 6:30-7:30pm every 4th Fri. Yin yoga is a gentle yet challenging practice

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

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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.

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

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Call with questions or for an appointment.

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

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 21.

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

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.

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 47.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS

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

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See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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ANIMAL REHAB ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER Dr. Kennedy, D.V.M. 109 Monroe St. 864-962-0101 • Simpsonville AnimalRehabGreenville.com

Advanced training in pain management, canine rehabilitation, and acupuncture. ARCC has hydrotherapy, pulsed signal therapy, and laser therapy along with a multitude of exercise equipment, including an underwater treadmill. See ad, page 34.

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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with essential oils from a locallyowned 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. We carry several brands including doTERRA. See ad, back cover.

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BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC 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 9.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BALANCED SOLUTIONS

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER Sande Triponey, L.Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140 • Greenville GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

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

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

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

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We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 37.

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If you are lonely, stuck, struggling with a problem or want to reinvent yourself, let Laurie help you apply the sciencebased skills and mindset to flourish and bloom. See ad, page 10.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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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.

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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 34.

CHILDBIRTH

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CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 10.

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 15.

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Jim Greene, R. Ph. 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer SkripShoppe.com

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, bio-identical hormones, vitamins, and herbs.

Locally owned and operated since 1982. See ad, page 31.

DAIRY PRODUCTS HAPPY COW CREAMERY 332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com

We are a unique on-the-farm 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 13.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 25.

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

Drs. Lieberman, Weirs, & Herbert 843-572-1600 • COEM.com

Preventative and Personalized Healthcare with over 75 years of combined medical practice.

Board-Certified Environmental, Functional & Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing.

Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ad, page 7.

GFM WELLNESS

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

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FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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 28.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882 • Simpsonville NaturalFarmacy.net

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Providing financial strategies and one-on-one advice.

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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.

HAIR REMOVAL IT’S ONLY SKIN DEEP @ THE SHOPPES ON TRADE 211 Trade St. 727-243-6681 • Greer ItsOnlySkinDeepSC.com

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

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

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We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 25.

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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.

BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com

Our friendly, natural market stocks SC’s freshest produce, meats, dairy and whole foods from more than 20 local farms, including ours! Locally fresh. Naturally healthy. See ad, page 27.

EARTH FARE THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET

An all-natural sugaring hair-removal process that eliminates ingrown hair while keeping the integrity of the skin. Call to remove your unwanted hair today!

3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220 • Greenville EarthFare.com

Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturallyraised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products, and an eat-in café, deli, and juice bar.

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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 eatin café, all rolled into one.

Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket. See ad, page 23.

ORGANIC HOME STORE NEST ORGANICS

51 N. Lexington Ave. 828-258-1901 • Asheville NestOrganics.com

Nest Organics is the Southeast’s destination for organic, safe, and sustainable products for the family. Organic mattresses and bedding from cradle to king. Organic baby/ children clothes and accessories.

See ad, page 6.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI MD 1115 Dunlap Rd. 864-940-1193 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com

Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Weil in Integrative Medicine.

Uses the best of modern medicine as well as evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Consultation available for weight management, balancing hormones, and restoring sleep and energy.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE EARTH DESIGN

405 Johnson St. 864-898-1221 • Pickens EarthDesignSC.com

We create a beautiful setting for your home while preserving Earth’s resources. Enjoy an outdoor space that saves water, lowers maintenance, and invites hummingbirds and butterflies. See ad, page 12.

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From joints to bones, and even ligaments, PEMF (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Frequency) helps alleviate your aches and pains. Free one-time 10 minute demo. Recharge your cells with this advanced technology! See ad, pages 2 and 3.

PHOTOGRAPHY DREAMSHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY Josh and Lory Ament 410 Pelham Rd., 1st Floor 864-502-8466 • Greenville DreamShots.biz

We are a husband and wife team who make artisan heirlooms from life’s treasured moments. Ensure perfect memories of your Wedding, encapsulate youthful vitality with custom HS Senior Portraits, and renew the joy, tears, and excitement you’ve experienced with Newborn Baby Portraits. By appointment only.

See ad, page 37.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 106 Memorial Dr. • Greer 620 Howell Rd. • Greenville 864-634-3019 June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599

PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936 • Greer NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com

Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. Alternative approaches include CranioSacral, Myofascial, Vestibular and Visceral Manipulation, drawing on the body’s self-healing properties.

See ad, page 28.

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

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Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 32.

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REIKI-HEALING TOUCH OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER Oma Sims 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A 864-354-4505 • Greenville OmasLifeEssentials.com

Oma is a renowned spiritual healer, intuitive and empath. She is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) practitioner. Over 25 years’ experience. Classes available. See ad, page 22.

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115 Pelham Rd. 864-271-0742 • Greenville TortillaMaria.com

Authentic, Fresh, Organic Food. Healthy and Gluten-free. Smoothies, Echo hydrogen-enriched water. Innovative recipes.

Close to Haywood Mall, near Publix plaza. Come and eat. We cater, too. See ad, page 19.

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON 304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 44.

UNITY CHURCH OF GREENVILLE 207 E. Belvue Rd. 864-292-6499 • Taylors UnityChurchofGreenville.org

Unity is a haven of peace where everyone is loved and empowered through positive, practical spirituality...to help people explore and express their God given potential. See ad, page 12.

TAI CHI/QIGONG EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM 207 W. Antrim Rd. 864-419-2386 • Greenville EZenGym.com

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acutapping, Craniosacral Therapy, cupping, foot detox, massage, nutritional counseling, paraffin wax treatment, preventive medicine classes and reflexology.

See ad, page 38.

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Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable, and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 49.

Thermography is an FDA approved, non-invasive breast screening with no radiation and no breast compression! It can help to detect very early physiological changes in your body. See ad, page 31.

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We offer an in-house exercise program and onsite health coaches to keep you on track! Located inside Balanced Solutions. See ad, page 50 and 51.

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

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Vitamins and Discover the vibration sensation that’s sweeping the nation! supplements WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER c o m p o u n d e d 49 mo. on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and COMPLETE HEALING Designs for Health also available. Specializing in AND WELLNESS bio-identical hormone replacement and custom Drs. Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC thyroid medication. Serving the community since 24 E. Main St. 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. 864-847-6020 • Williamston See ad, page 10.

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Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria, and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 10.

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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, pages 50 and 51.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 10.

GFM WELLNESS

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

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. Get your complimentary hormone blood panel. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

Goga Studios Taylors

2801 Wade Hampton Blvd. #114 @ Publix, Hampton Village Center

864-663-1845

taylorssc.gogastudios.com

YOGA/PILATES INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions.

We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss. Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels.

We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 35.

IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.

Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882 • Greenville ItsYogaStudio.com

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops.

Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 38.

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Like us on Facebook at Natural Awakenings Webstore Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product. Pleasant Dreams is not intended to cure, treat, diagnose or mitigate any disease or other medical conditions.

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