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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.

22 BODYWORK GOES

MAINSTREAM

Helpful Access Points to Health by Linda Sechrist

26 Natural Awakeningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

BODYWORK GUIDE

36 BULLY BLUES BUSTERS Positive Ways to Promote Kindness

by Meredith Montgomery

38 FOOD & MOOD Solutions for Emotional Eating by Judith Fertig

40 COURTING

MARRIAGE SUCCESS

Relationship Expert Stephanie Coontz Shares Go-To Guidelines by S. Alison Chabonais

42 REST IN PEACE Sustainable Burials Honor Life

by Brita Belli

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9 newsbriefs 15 healthbriefs 16 ecotip 18 globalbriefs 19 community

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36 healthykids 38 consciouseating 40 wisewords 42 greenliving 43 inspiration 44 classifieds 45 calendar 54 resourceguide

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appy Valentine’s Day healthy living lovers! It’s that time again, for sweet treats, fluffy bouquets and gooey eyed “I love you’s”. But wait, just for a second, ditch the candy hearts and focus on loving yourself in mind, body and spirit. This month’s theme is bodywork and Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas couldn’t have said it any better than, “Baby, where’d you get your body from”. NA’s exclusive Bodywork Guide, page 26, has plenty of alternative answers than the most colorful, “I got it from my mama”. Of course genetics play a part in your health, but evidence has shown that individuals who get massages regularly, experience changes in their immune and endocrine systems. Bodywork doesn’t limit itself to massage, it also includes acupressure and various therapies. Skip over to the Bodywork Guide for a full description of stress-relieving, pampering, and rejuvenating bodywork practices. Our feature article, Bodywork Goes Mainstream: Helpful Access Points to Health, page 22, further promotes the idea of whole-person healthcare. The article explains how to incorporate myofascial, structural integration, craniosacral, and other therapies into your fitness and nutrition regimen. If your nutrition is not so great, Food & Mood: Solutions for Emotional Eating, page 38, discusses how to navigate through the stressors of daily life, identifying the moments you feel most vulnerable to comfort foods. Our community spotlight, page 19, showcases the people and businesses that have made our magazine what it is today. They understand what our readers need most and continue to deliver exceptional customer service daily. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Natural Awakenings is introducing a new dating website for health conscious, eco-minded, spiritual singles. Find out more information about the online dating service on page 14. No matter how you choose to celebrate your cupid filled holiday, always remember to continue down the path to health and wellness.

In health and harmony,

Linda and Jim

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communitynews Flex Those Curves With Curvy Yoga

inda Patterson, certified therapeutic yoga instructor, of Integrative Yoga Therapy, LLC is taking the Upstate by the curves with the first and only certified curvy yoga classes in the area. Curvy Yoga is an international organization founded to inspire women of all sizes to grab life by the curves. “I lived with a poor body image for many years. I know how that feels and I also know how yoga can change that,” says Patterson. After being trained by Anna Guest-Jelley, founder of Curvy Yoga, Patterson decided to bring the movement to the Upstate. Curvy yoga classes promote body acceptance and the confidence to practice yoga in the body that you have today. Patterson explained, “Too often, yoga is represented as something that is only for thin, flexible people. Curvy Yoga is here to make yoga available to people with bigger bodies, as well as those less flexible and those who would like to practice in a non-competitive environment.” Patterson will teach a beginner’s curvy yoga class at 5:45pm on Tuesday nights at Powdersville Presbyterian Church on Hwy 153, followed by an all-level class at 7:15pm. Patterson will also teach curvy yoga on at 5:45pm on Thursday nights at Dharma Yoga Studios located at 2131 Woodruff Rd. in Greenville. Join Patterson as she creates a community of curves for yoga beginners and pros alike. Patterson finished, “I understand the link between our body image and our weight. A body-positive yoga class is beneficial to anyone, but especially those of us that have never learned to love our body.” For more information about curvy yoga class, call 864-444-5523 or visit LindaPattersonYoga.com.

Equilibrium Zen Gym Moves to New Location

wner, George Gantt, alongside, Ingrid Harris, LMT, are pleased to announce the new location of Equilibrium Zen Gym. The Zen team worked diligently to create a new, wonderful space, located on W. Antrim Dr., Greenville. Stop by to experience the tranquility of the special Body Soul and Spirit Rejuvenation treatment, or relieve your daily stress during a Tai chi and Qigong class. Specials are available for Acutapping and intuitive massage, as well as for gym classes and personal training for fitness and Tai chi. Equilibrium Zen Gym is located at 207 W. Antrim Dr, Greenville. For more information, call 864-419-2386 or visit EquilibriumZenGym.com. See ad, page 33.

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Rave Over Your Body Thumbs Up for Chelation Therapy and Skin

he National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released the results of TACT (Trail to Assess Chelation Therapy), a study that began in 2003. People in the trial who received chelation therapy had decreased hospitalizations for angina, compared to the control group and there were fewer deaths from heart attacks and strokes for the patients receiving chelation therapy. The chelation patients also needed less bypass surgeries and Amber Passini, MD angioplasties. The findings were especially positive for patients who also suffered from diabetes: chelation therapy reduced cardiac events by 18% and by 39% for diabetic patients. The total reduction in cardiac events was statistically significant. Physicians conducting the study included university cardiologists and experienced chelation physicians. Amber Passini, MD, is not surprised by the findings. “As a medical director for three clinics that perform chelation, I have seen the benefits of chelation first hand. Not only do we appear to have an effective and powerful “new” tool for diabetics and many heart disease patients, we also have a very safe treatment. In my opinion, the importance of providing safe treatment is just as important as providing effective treatment. With chelation therapy it appears we have both. “ Biogenesis Medical and Wellness Center is located in Landrum and West Columbia. For more information, call 864-457-4141 or visit BiogenesisMedicalCenter.com. See ad, page 6.

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rina Barinova, Licensed Esthetician, and LMBT #8065 has relocated her business inside All the Rave Salon and Boutique at Thornblade, and is introducing a new way to nurture and care for your body and skin. The boutique understands that Irina Barinova every client is unique and takes a respectful approach to the client’s health and beauty needs. All the Rave provides services ranging from Swedish, orthopedic, face-lift and pre-natal massage to Craniosacral therapy and various facials and acid peels. Barinova emphasizes the importance of at-home care in order to achieve long term benefits from therapy. Her engineering background combined with Russian tradition and grandma’s secrets of beauty and insight touch makes her a worthy opponent up against body and skin care woes. All the Rave Salon and Boutique is located at 802-C S. Batesville Rd, Greer. For more information, call 864-801-2655 or visit IrinaBarinova.SkinCareTherapy.net. See ad, page 23.

Midwifery Practice Opens in Greenville

egacy Midwifery, LLC is now open for business. Owner, Grace Hannon, LM, CPM, expressed, “ Now more than ever women are realizing that they have a choice when it comes to their pregnancy and where and how they give birth to their babies.” Legacy Midwifery encourages those women to make the choice that’s best for the well-being of themselves and their baby. It is important to feel comfortable Grace Hannon, LM, CPM with your care provider in order to enjoy your pregnancy. Choosing a provider that trusts in the body’s ability to do what it is created to do is key. As the rate of cesarean sections soar, so does the concern of women regarding pregnancy and birth. Legacy Midwifery focuses on educating women and families so that they can make choices that bring honor to our community. Allow your inner spirit to lead the way in choosing the best option for your family. Legacy Midwifery is located at 11-D Barkingham Ln, Greenville. For more information, call 864-214-5407 or visit LegacyMidwifery.com.

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anti Power Yoga (ZPY), a power yoga studio, recently opened in the west end of downtown Greenville. Julie Carlton, owner and 500 RYT, is offering a free week of yoga to all local residents. The studio prides itself on helping individuals find peace of mind through breath and movement. Offering over 20 classes per week, there are plenty of options for everyone, including heated or non-heated class, power yoga – introduction/beginner and intermediate, various flow classes and yoga sculpt (yoga and weights). ZPY not only offers a sanctuary away from your high demand lifestyle, it also believes in giving back to the community and supporting local organizations. Chaturanga for Charity, a donation based class, is held every Sunday at 4pm. All proceeds are donated to the selected sponsoring charity. Zanti Power Yoga is located at 1116 S. Main St. Ste. D, Greenville. For more information, call 864-242-4949 or visit ZantiPowerYoga.com.

Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas Airs on WSPA

SPA will air a commercial for thermal imaging, courtesy of Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas. The clinic has also been featured on “Your Carolina with Jack and Kimberly”. Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas currently offers breast screenings as well as half and full body imaging. Its newly added BioMat (thermotherapy) service helps to improve your health, reduce stress and heal the body. During the month of February, new BioMat users can enjoy their first visit for free. BioMat packages will be available for 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions. Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas is located at 900 E. Rutherford St, Landrum. For more information, call 864-457-2045 or visit ThermalImagingOfTheCarolinas. com. See ad, page 7.

Augusta St. Clinic Welcomes Reflexologist

ugusta St. Clinic in Greenville is delighted to add reflexologist, Margo Simmons to its existing staff. Simmons, a resident of Central, received her certification from the Derwen Therapies School of Reflexology and is internationally certified in 38 countries. Simmons uses the “gentle touch” technique of reflexology, a science that uses reflex areas in the body to reduce stress and help health problems naturally. Augusta Street Clinic is located at 1521 Augusta Street, Greenville. For more information or to make an appointment, call 864-232-0082 or visit AugustaStClinic. com. See ads, pages 7 and 32.

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Natural Awakenings Offers New Dating Website

ust in time for Valentine’s Day, Natural Awakenings is premiering a new online dating site, NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com, in partnership with the Conscious Dating Network, the Internet’s largest and oldest conscious/spiritual/green dating site.Niche, online dating offers singles an efficient way to screen and date potential partners that share similar values and interests and are ready to be in a loving relationship. NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com is designed to facilitate this enlightened way of meeting, dating and connecting. The site will allow singles to join, create a full profile, upload photos and videos, send hellos, indicate interest, and even read and reply to private messages and IMs, all for free. Upgrading, which allows members to initiate personally written messages and IM’s, is inexpensive compared to other online dating sites, with packages ranging from $7.97/month to $16.97/month. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “I’m really excited about this new alliance, which enables us to offer our 80-plus Natural Awakenings publishers around the country yet another way to help their readers connect with like-minded people, this time for the purpose of creating conscious relationships. I can’t wait to hear the new love stories!” For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com. Receive a 20 percent Valentine’s discount when joining in Feb. by using the referral code, “NASingles”. See ad, this page.

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Mindful Meditation Eases Loneliness

alentine’s Day can increase feelings of loneliness, especially for the elderly, and may pose an additional risk factor for health problems such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s. A new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, offers fresh evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces negative thoughts about being alone in older adults and also improves their physical health. The ancient practice dates back to the time of Buddha and focuses on creating an attentive awareness of the present moment. In the study, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pennsylvania, recruited 40 healthy adults between the ages of 55 and 85 that were interested in learning the technique. Subjects were assessed at the beginning and end of the study using an established loneliness scale, and blood samples were collected. After eight weeks of meditation training, participants reported decreased feelings of loneliness, and new blood samples revealed reduced pro-inflammatory gene expression (manifestion of encoded information). Inflammation is thought to promote the development and progression of many diseases, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Lead researcher J. David Creswell reports, “Mindfulness meditation training is a promising intervention for improving the health of older adults. It’s important to train your mind like you train your biceps in the gym.”

Peel-Good Energy

onsumers do not need to buy overpriced, sugary sports drinks in order to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during or after exercise, say researchers at the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus, in Kannapolis. Instead, just grab a banana. The tasty fruit not only offers the same performance boost as sports drinks, but additional advantages, as well. Bananas provide antioxidants not found in the manmade beverages, plus a greater nutritional boost, including fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. Bananas also boast a healthier blend of natural sugars than sports drinks.

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha

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Red, White and True

ag the guesswork of grocery shopping and let the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart-Check mark help identify healthy foods. The red-and-white icon, created in 1995 and now found on product packaging, is a solid first step in building a heart-friendly diet. The AHA is now beginning to include foods with high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—the “good” fats—in the Heart-Check program. Updated requirements also covering sodium, sugar and fiber will take effect in 2014 to allow food manufacturers time to reformulate their products.

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New Life for Old Bedding

Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words. ~ Francois Rabelais

Reusing, recycling or repurposing a worn-out mattress is a far better solution than adding another to the 20 million or so that annually end up in landfills. Before discarding, first check with family members, friends or coworkers, or post a note on a community bulletin board or on the Internet (Freecycle. org) about the availability of a free, gently used mattress. Next, offer to donate the mattress to The Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries or a local consignment or thrift shop, church, shelter or disaster relief organization. Note that this option may require professional cleaning prior to donation. Many nonprofit outlets provide free home pickup of items, which can be claimed as a charitable tax deduction. Crafty individuals may want to disassemble the mattress and make use of buttons, tabs and fabric for sewing pillowcases, reupholstering indoor furniture, covering outdoor furniture or as stuffing for pillows. Check with local artist centers too, because one or more of their members may wish to use recyclable materials like the metal springs in their works. The wooden frame and the stuffing of the mattress can be used to create a backyard compost pile. The wood slats become the compost bin’s architecture, while the foam padding or cotton stuffing serves to shelter compost from the elements and keep the pile warm, which accelerates the composting process. The same stuffing also can be used as landscape fabric to help control the growth of weeds in the garden, and springs make a serviceable trellis to support growing plants. Some recycling centers do not accept mattresses. Find local resources and policies at Earth911.com. Sources: Home.HowStuffWorks.com, Tinyurl.com/RadicalRecyclingMattresses

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Hot Peppers Help the Heart

ebruary is Heart Health Month, and individuals that like hot peppers have another reason to continue their spicy habit, according to recent research. A study presented at the latest National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society focused on the benefits of capsaicin and its fiery-hot relatives, a piquant family of substances termed capsaicinoids, that give cayenne, jalapeños, habanero and other chili peppers their heat. The research team discovered that these substances boost heart health in several ways: They block the action of a gene producing a substance that makes arteries contract and restrict the flow of blood to the heart and other organs; lower cholesterol by reducing its accumulation in the body and increasing its breakdown and excretion; decrease the size of cholesterol deposits already formed in blood vessels that narrow arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes; and reduce overall levels of so-called “bad” cholesterol while not affecting levels of “good” cholesterol.

Reading Helps Teens Beat the Blues

ooks stimulate the mind in more ways than previously known, and may even help reduce the risk of depression in teenagers, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report adolescents that spend more time reading books are less likely to experience a major depressive disorder than those listening to contemporary music. Participants were called up to 60 times during five extended weekends over two months and asked if their attention was currently devoted to television, movies, music, video games, the Internet, magazines, newspapers or books. Teens that spent the most hours listening to music were 8.5 times more likely to be depressed than those that spent the least amount of time absorbed in tunes. In contrast, adolescents that read the most (primarily books) were 10 percent as likely to be depressed as those that read the least. Major depression is thought to affect one in 12 teenagers, according to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Brian Primack, the assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics who led the study, remarks, “These findings may help clinicians and parents recognize links between media and depression. This is worth emphasizing because overall in the United States, reading books is decreasing, while nearly all other forms of media use are increasing.”

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The Upstate Yoga & Pilates Resource Guide GREENVILLE

www.GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com 1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G 864-354-2882 – Greenville www.ItsYogaStudio.com

404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. Greenville 864-845-3438 or 864-420-9839 www.QiWorksStudio.com

“Row-ga!” at Greenville Indoor Rowing

576-A Woodruff Rd. - Greenville 864-281-1505 or 864-901-3776 www.GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com

1140 Woodruff Road Greenville • 864-329-1114 www.southernom.com

2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-325-6053 – Greer www.Yoganize.com

SPARTANBURG

SOUL FLOW YOGA

2811 Reidville Rd., Ste. 12 864-609-7689 – Spartanburg www.SoulFlowYogi.com

1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Ste.58 864-583-3335 Spartanburg www.ZenGardenYoga.com

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Safer Cells

Mobile Phones Becoming Less Toxic The Ecology Center, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in conjunction with technicians at IFixIt.com, has published a list of toxic chemicals found in 36 cell phones from a range of manufacturers. The good news is that companies are responding to consumer and regulatory pressure and these troublesome components are on the decline. The Motorola Citrus, Apple iPhone 4S and LE Remarq were the least toxic cell phones in the analysis. Two of the bestselling models, the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, ranked fifth and ninth, respectively. Among earlier models, the 2007 iPhone 2G was found to contain the most toxic materials. Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, concludes, “The takeaway is that mobile phones are chemically intensive and full of chemical hazards, but they’ve been getting a lot better.” The center reported that every phone sampled in the study contained lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury or cadmium. Source: Tinyurl.com/MobileRisk

Parasite Protection

Animals’ Native Remedies Offer Insights We can learn much from animal species that self-medicate naturally. Some have developed the ability to alter their diets and behavior in ways that provide protection from lethal, microscopic parasites. Chimpanzees held captive often succumb to infection by a parasitic worm, which can lead to lethal intestinal blockages or secondary bacterial infections. But chimps in the wild rarely experience such deadly ailments. More than 30 years ago, Michael Huffman, who studies evolution of social systems at the University of Kyoto, in Japan, noticed that wild chimps treated themselves by ingesting foods with special properties that fight intestinal worm infections. Scientists recently discovered why monarch butterflies are so picky in choosing the milkweed plants on which to lay their eggs. “The females often taste a plant, reject it and fly away,” explains Jacobus de Roode, Ph.D., of Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. His research team found that butterflies infected with a certain protozoan parasite seek out milkweeds containing high levels of cardenolide, a plant steroid that interferes with parasite growth in monarch caterpillars. Scientists have identified many other species that partake in self-medicating practices, including macaques and sheep. Recognition that various insects such as honey bees and fruit flies share this trait is enabling scientists to rigorously examine the phenomenon in the laboratory, with hopes of finding applications in animal husbandry and even human medicine. Source: The Scientist magazine

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From Left to Right: Marian Jones, Vickie Bienike, Mary Powers & Phillip Powers

A Path to Health and Wellness by Michele Senac

r. Mary Lou Powers of Qi Works Studio is a passionate teacher of self-healing. Powers has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and has had a life-long interest in the study of structure and function in living organisms. At Qi Works Studio she teaches a variety of movement and energy classes, centered around self-healing and is a college professor of Chemistry and Biology at Greenville Tech. In 2005, Powers took a Qigong class which sparked her interest in Chinese medicine. While taking the class, she noticed an improvement in her balance, strength and concentration. “It was extraordinary to see how quickly my body responded,” says Powers. This led her to additional classes, each time experiencing positive results in overall wellness. As others encouraged her to teach what she knew, she began extensive trainings with many knowledgeable masters. Powers was certified by Dr. Paul Lam of Australia in Tai Chi for Health, with specialties in arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes and energy. Powers studied with Yang Jus, who holds the lineage for the Yang Family Tai Chi method. Two years ago, she was inspired by Master Wu’s Flying Rainbow Fan Routine workshop, and is now certified in teaching the Fan form. Powers opened

Qi Works Studio last year, offering a full schedule of classes, including Tai Chi, Qigong, Medical Qigong, Flying Rainbow Fan, Energy Work and Self Defense for Women. On February 24, a special Tai Chi workshop with Master Dong will be held from 3-6 pm at Qi Works Studio. Powers skilled staff include her son, Phillip Powers; Reiki Master Vickie Beineke; Qigong Massage and Community Acupuncturist Marian Jones; and Self Defense for Women and

Tae Kwon Do teacher Master Chase. “We’re interested in growing “qi roots” in Greenville. By that I mean we want people to understand how powerful self-healing can be. You as an individual can do so much for yourself and others,” shares Powers. She explains that Chinese medicine is based on results that have been seen and felt for thousands of years. Powers adds, “Body, mind and spirit all work together to empower you to help yourself.” She believes the path to self-healing and wellness includes sleeping well, eating healthy foods, and movement. Powers enthusiastically encourages others to experience Tai Chi and Qigong. She advises that these are not “quick fixes.” They gradually support, energize and balance the body. Once balance is achieved, adding gentle yoga helps build strength, according to Powers. She advises, “Begin slowly. If you see a Tai Chi class offered, give it a try; see and feel the results for yourself.” Qi Works Studio is located at 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. For more information, call 864-991-8511 or visit QiWorksStudio.com. See ad, page 44. Michele Senac is a freelance writer and certified in Interior Redesign & Feng Shui. For more information, call 864631-9335 or visit FineRedesigns.com. See ad, page 44.

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Exploring the Depths of Human Energy An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack by Michelene Bell

What benefits does qi provide and how does it accomplish healing? Say you’re a battery, and the qi is the life force that keeps the battery going. When the juice inside is used up, the battery is lifeless. Qi is related to your lifespan. If people squander energy on arguing and negative pattern behavior, then how can anyone increase energy? Qigong understands where people lose their energy and how to get it back. Yet, qi has profoundly physical effects that unlock our potential. Five thousand years ago, Chinese medicine said, “Qi moves the blood.” Standing still relaxed in a Qigong posture, a person can circulate as much blood as they could running for three miles. Jogging releases a flood of cortisol and negative stress hormones that close off small capillaries, but Qigong does not. There is no stress response from Qigong (it actually reduces cortisol in studies) and the level of full body circulation is even greater. Qigong noticeably improves blood circulation, digestion, etc. A pleasant heat builds in the navel center, bringing a quiet confidence and power within.

Is this life force, or qi, different in each person? The qi is one unified force. Some people have more than others. On an extreme example, say a person has enough energy that they don’t need to sleep anymore. This is a very high level of Qigong. Most people need six hours of sleep, thus indicating our lim20

ited energy situation. Qi can be replenished by using breathing techniques, meditation, fasting, prayer, sunbathing, etc. It is the same spirit, or qi, that moves through each person. Unity and oneness movements will take place all over the world and they will be based around qi. It is all the same force, in different amounts.

Can a person have too much qi in their body? Qigong theory states the “ocean of qi” in the navel can never be filled. It has a vast reservoir, allowing a lifetime of qi to be stored. Only if it is blocked can there be too much energy. When the spine and nervous system are out of alignment, it is important to open meridians and do stretching routines. One cannot have too much qi, but it can be blocked and qigong exercises will help to open up the channels. People with abundant qi have a grace and power about them that attracts people. New students frequently find their skin clears up and their eyes whiten. Blood circulates better, helping more toxins leave the system. The benefits to having more qi are the same as having better blood circulation. The pulse of your heartbeat is the foundation of life, but Chinese medicine has a dozen different pulses that Western medicine has not yet discovered. When people do Qigong for the first time, they are often surprised to see their fingers pulsate and fill up with blood. The warmth people feel in the navel is also from the increased blood flow.

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The seed holds within itself hints of its magnificent maturity. So it is with the practice of whole-person health care, which has matured in language, sophistication, credibility and acceptance. In a single generation, we’ve seen its presence grow from the outer edges of holistic and alternative wellness to complementary and integrative health care. Its latest evolution into America’s mainstream is known as functional medicine. The branch of massage therapy, the germination point for myriad therapies collectively known as bodywork, patterns the movement’s development.

nce considered a luxury for the pampered few, massage was among the first therapies to be widely recognized by physicians as a respected aspect of integrative and functional medicine. Bodywork increasingly shares this status, as it is included in conventional medicine’s more innovative healthcare models that embrace a body, mind and spirit approach. One of many examples is Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina, where patient services include a form of integrative massage that blends Swedish massage, myofascial therapy, reflexology, energy work

and somatic therapy techniques. In the public’s view, bodywork is still largely associated with massage, although distinct forms stand on their own, including Rolfing, structural integration, shiatsu and myofascial and craniosacral therapies. Bodywork professionals generally belong to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), whatever their specialized modality. They may also participate in other professional organizations, such as the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, which has some 80,000 members, many of which are also members of the International Associa-

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tion for Structural Integrators. These nonprofits’ websites help individuals locate practitioners in their area. According to Maureen Moon, past president of AMTA, many massage therapists (which don’t refer to themselves as bodyworkers) are trained in various bodywork therapies and intuitively integrate them into their sessions, depending upon each client’s needs. She notes that, “Many AMTA members are so passionate about their profession and meeting the continuing education (CEU) requirements that they go far beyond the units required to maintain their license, which can vary from state-to-state.” For example, Moon has trained in spinal reflex analysis, developed by Dr. Frank Jarrell, neuromuscular and craniosacral therapies, shiatsu and seven massage therapies. “Most AMTA members are CEU junkies,” quips Moon, who points out that national conventions provide continuing education and chapter meetings frequently introduce attendees to new techniques. Some practitioners discover specialties while in search of pain relief for personal injuries or other conditions.

Myofascial Therapy Olympia Hostler, a myofascial therapist in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, had two serious horse riding accidents during adolescence and three automobile accidents by age 40, which combined, left her so incapacitated that she could barely walk. “I couldn’t work for three years, because I was so debilitated,” relates Hostler. She found her doctor’s diagnosis of severe permanent damage to the body’s soft connective tissue, or fascia, and the prognosis of a lifetime of living with pain unacceptable. So she began searching for something that would help restore health. Her investigation of therapies ended with myofascial release, an effective wholebody approach to the treatment of pain and dysfunction, developed by Physical Therapist John F. Barnes. “I had several sessions and found lasting pain relief unlike anything I’d ever experienced,” advises Hostler. Unlike massage therapies focused on improving circulation, inducing relaxation or draining lymph fluid, the myofascial treatment reached Hos-

tler’s deepest layer of fascia to free the restrictions causing her pain. “It was amazing that a hands-on application of gentle, sustained pressure into areas of restriction in the myofascial connective tissue could begin to relieve many years of ongoing, intense pain,” says Hostler.

Rolfing As a Certified (advanced) Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, Robert McWilliams has been able to pursue his lifelong passion in the fields of movement and physical fitness, which included 25 years as a professional dancer and 14 as a professor of modern dance. He taught at both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Florida, in Gainesville. “In the 1980s, while I was still dancing, I had an experience with Rolfing, developed by Ida P. Rolf [Ph.D.], that transformed my dancing, increased my athletic performance alignment, coordination, flexibility, balance, muscle tone, expressive power and overall sense of relaxation onstage, as well as in daily life,” relates McWilliams. He currently serves as an assistant teacher at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, in Boulder, Colorado, where he trained. Although McWilliams’ clients generally see him to treat the pain and discomfort of injuries, he says that they frequently change their focus to how their body is working better overall. “This is because injuries tend to resolve

themselves after a few sessions of deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system,” says McWilliams. A specialized series of 10 sessions works to systematically balance and optimize both the structure (shape) and function (movement) of the entire body. Each session focuses on freeing up a particular region of the body. The effect releases old limiting patterns and postures and restores the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. “Often, as freedom of physical expression increases, so does emotional expression,” comments McWilliams.

Structural Integration

“While Rolfers graduate from The Rolf Institute and attend certified training programs in order to maintain their trademark, and structural integrators can attend any of 14 certified U.S. schools, we are all structural integrators; our training is based on the work of Ida Rolf,” says Diane Roth, a boardcertified structural integrator who has specialized in massage and bodywork for 25 years in the Chicago area. Roth explains that all practitioners in this field of study combine hands-on freeing and realigning of fascial tissue with awareness and movement education, in order to structurally integrate the whole body. Restoration of postural balance and functional ease greatly helps the body, which, she says, constantly labors against the powerful force of gravity.

For More Information International Association of Structural Integrators, Theiasi.org International School of Shiatsu, Shiatsubo.com Myofascial Release Treatment Centers & Seminars, MyofascialRelease.com Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, Rolf.org Upledger Institute International (craniosacral therapy), Upledger.com Like Moon, Roth has studied and incorporated other adjunct therapies and modalities, such as craniosacral therapy and myofascial release. From

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her perspective, bodywork differs from massage in that it requires more involvement from the client. “I tell my clients that with a veritable village of treatments available, there is always help for anyone that suffers with aches and pains, regardless of age,” says Roth.

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Shirley Scranta, owner and director of the International School of Shiatsu, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, discovered The Book of Shiatsu: The Healing Art of Finger Pressure, by Saul Goodman, in a health food store. She subsequently researched the school that Goodman founded in 1978, based on the theories of masunaga Zen shiatsu, kushi macrobiotic and his own shiatsu shin tai. In 1996, Scranta became one of Goodman’s clients. “I drove a roundtrip of 240 miles for weekly treatments because each session made me feel better and stronger. After five sessions, I enrolled in classes and graduated later that year,” says Scranta. She believes the widely known form of acupressure helped her body reestablish its own intelligence system, which had been distorted by childhood trauma.

“This gentle technique applies varying degrees of pressure to release tension, strengthen weak areas, facilitate circulation and balance the life energy that flows through the meridians in the body,” she explains. “In my case, it helped me connect with my body so that I could honor it and do what it needed to rejuvenate itself.”

Craniosacral Therapy Chiropractor Lisa Upledger is vice president of The Upledger Institute, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A craniosacral therapy (CST) practitioner, educator and wife of CST developer Dr. John Upledger, she advises that tension-related problems are a growing complaint in our modern world. Fortunately, such issues are among the myriad conditions that respond quickly to the gentle touch of this modality. In a 2007 Massage magazine article, she advised that the positive effects of the therapy rely to a large extent on the performance of the body’s inherent self-corrective mechanisms. “CST works through the craniosacral system to facilitate this function and thereby normalize the environment in which the central nervous system functions,” she

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noted. “As this is accomplished, a wide range of sensory, motor and neurological problems are improved.” CST practitioners listen with their hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. With a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, they explore any fascia restrictions throughout the client’s body, which rests fully clothed in a supine position. Effects of the treatment can be wide-ranging, affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems as well as organs, connective tissues and energy systems. It works to release deeply held physical and psychological patterns held within the body. A coin with different impressions on each side is still only one coin, a blend of precious metals. When the coin is tossed to reveal either heads or tails, the visible symbol is one interpretation of the whole imprint—an analogy that may best define the difference between massage and bodywork. All variations on the theme share the same goal—restoring health to the whole person. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Find other natural living articles at her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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n 2010, the nonprofit Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles, published the results of research done by its department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences that confirmed centuries of anecdotal evidence: People that undergo massage experience measureable changes in the responses of their immune and endocrine systems. For millennia, therapeutic touch has been used to heal the body and reduce tension. Today, more than 100 types of bodywork techniques are available, with modalities ranging from massage and deep tissue manipulation to movement awareness and bio-energetic therapies. All are designed to improve the body’s structure and functioning. Bodywork may be used to help reduce pain, relieve stress, improve blood and lymphatic circulation and promote deep relaxation; some therapies simultaneously focus on emotional release. The following list includes many of the better-known bodywork systems. Finding an approach that improves one’s mental and physical health is a highly individual process; with professional guidance, several modalities may be combined for the greatest personal benefit.

Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, acupressure stimulates body pressure points using fingers and hands instead of needles, in order to restore a balanced flow of life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners “unblock and strengthen.” Common styles include jin shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more; and shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds. (Also see Shiatsu.) Tui na and Thai massage stimulate qi through acupressure hand movements, fullbody stretches and Chinese massage techniques. (Also see Tui na.) Other forms of acupressure include jin shin do, jin shin jyutsu and acu-yoga. Learn more at Acupressure.com. Alchemical Bodywork: Synthesizes bodywork techniques and hypnosis to address emotional sources of chronic tension and pain held in the body and facilitate their release. Practitioners are typically certified in massage, often in conjunction with hypnotherapy certification. Learn more at AlchemyInstitute.com.

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Alexander Technique: This awareness practice helps identify and change unconscious, negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension. While observing the way an individual walks, stands, sits or performs other basic movements, the practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact with the body and gently guides it to encourage a release of restrictive muscular tension. The technique is frequently used to treat repetitive strain injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches, plus stiff necks and shoulders. Learn more at AlexanderTechnique.com. Amma Therapy: A specialized form of bodywork therapy, amma (which means “push-pull” in Chinese) combines energetic, rhythmic massage techniques on specific acupressure points to facilitate blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and muscular relaxation. Suitable for individuals in varying degrees of physical condition, amma addresses challenges related to stress and anxiety; neck, shoulder and low back pain; and digestive health. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Developed by American Ruthie Hardee, it combines elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot shiatsu and Keralite foot massage (chavutti thirummal) for the treatment of chronic low-back and hip pain. Using overhead wooden bar supports, the therapist employs body weight and gliding foot strokes to apply compression massage along strategic points in the back muscles to relieve irritations on the spinal nerve caused by inflammation and swelling. Learn more at DeepFeet.com. Aston Kinetics (or Aston Patterning): Created by bodywork visionary Judith Aston in 1977, this integrated system of movement education recognizes the influence of the body-mind relationship on well-being. It incorporates bodywork, massage, ergonomic adjustments and fitness training in order to ease acute or chronic pain. Learn more at AstonKinetics.com. Ayurvedic Massage: It’s one part of panchakarma, a traditional East Indian detoxification and rejuvenation program, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eye-

brows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded in an understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements—ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything—vata, pitta and kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com. Bioenergetics plus Core Energetics: A combination of physical and psychological techniques that identifies and frees areas of repressed physical and emotional trauma in the body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage and physical exercises release layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity to better understand and integrate them with other aspects of oneself. Core Energetics is based on the principles of bioenergetics, but acknowledges spirituality as a key dimension of healing. Learn more at usabp.org. BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bioenergetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens its capability of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, ranging from chronic fatigue and allergies to addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Learn more at BodyTalkSystem.com. Bowen Technique (also called Bowtech and Bowenwork): This muscle and connective tissue therapy employs gentle, purposeful moves,

through light clothing, to help rebalance the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The practitioner’s subtle inputs deliver signals to the ANS at specific locations—muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves—and the body responds in its own time, within its vital capacity. The technique is named after its originator, Australian Tom Bowen, who also introduced the concept of inserting periods of rest between a series of movements within a treatment session. Sometimes called the homeopathy of bodywork, Bowtech addresses imbalances and both acute and chronic pain. Learn more at Bowtech.com. Breema Bodywork: Often described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage, Breema is a movement technique designed to restore vitality at an energetic level. It employs standardized sets of movements, based upon more than 300 sequences, none of which require strong exertions or muscular contortions. Breema techniques, which identify and emphasize nine principles of harmony, can be administered by a practitioner or by the individual as Self-Breema. The therapy originated in the Kurdish village of Breemava, in Western Asia. Learn more at Breema.com. Chi Nei Tsang (CNT): Principles of kung fu and Tai chi chuan, known as chi-kung (or qigong), support this holistic approach to massage therapy. CNT literally means, “energy transformation of the internal organs,” and practitioners focus mainly on the abdomen, with deep, soft and gentle touches,

to train the organs to work more efficiently. It addresses the acupuncture meridian system (chi) and all other bodily systems—digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, urinary, reproductive and musculoskeletal—along with unprocessed emotional charges. Learn more at ChiNeiTsang.com. Craniosacral Therapy (CST): The practitioner applies manual therapeutic procedures to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect pulse variations. CST, also referred to as cranial osteopathy, is used to treat learning difficulties, dyslexia, hyperactivity, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, chronic pain and ear, eye and balance problems. Deep Tissue Bodywork: In this method, stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) works to lengthen and balance the body along its natural, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and complications due to accidents, emotional tensions or past unreleased traumas. The practitioner uses slow strokes, direct pressure or friction across the muscles via fingers, thumbs or elbows. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles. The therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain or inflammatory pain from arthritis, tendonitis and other ailments, and help with injury rehabilitation. Learn more at DeepBodywork.com. Feldenkrais Method: This distinctive approach combines movement training, gentle touch and verbal dialogue to help students straighten out what founder Moshé Pinhas Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommo-

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date individuality in the social world. Students of the Feldenkrais Method unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, conscious breathing, body awareness and thinking about their feelings. Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individual hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), the practitioner’s touch is used to address the student’s breathing and body alignment. In a series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion (Awareness Through Movement), students “relearn” better ways for their bodies to move. Feldenkrais therapy is useful in the treatment of muscle injuries, back pain, arthritis, stress and tension. Learn more at Feldenkrais.com. Hakomi: A Hopi Indian word that translates as, “Who are you?” Hakomi is a body-centered psychotherapy that relies upon touch, massage, movement and structural and energy work to help enable individuals change their “core” material—memories, images, beliefs, neural patterns and deeply held emotional dispositions. Originally created by Ron Kurtz in the mid-1970s and later refined, the technique views the body as an interactive source of information about the unconscious mind. Learn more at HakomiInstitute.com. Hellerwork: Expanding upon the principals of Rolfing, Hellerwork combines deep tissue bodywork with movement education and the dialogue

of the mind-body connection. Joseph Heller, the first president of the Rolf Institute, believed that specific movement exercises could help individuals move more efficiently, maintain alignment and mobility and enjoy fuller and easier breathing, as well as increased energy. Although primarily a preventive therapy, Hellerwork also helps alleviate stress-related disorders and musculoskeletal aches and pains. Learn more at Hellerwork.com. HEMME Approach: Derived from elements of physical medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy and physical therapy, HEMME (history, evaluation, modalities, manipulation and exercise) was developed in 1986 by Licensed Massage Therapist Dave Leflet to treat soft tissue injuries and impairments. Pain relief results from restoring alignment and improving myofascial dysfunction. Learn more at HemmeApproach.com. Hoshino Therapy: Professor Tomezo Hoshino’s technique integrates the principles of acupuncture with the art of hand therapy. Accredited as a doctor of acupuncture, he found that in cases of arthrosis (osteoarthritis) and other painful ailments associated with soft tissue aging, acupuncture afforded only temporary relief. Hoshino Therapy is often used to ease soft tissue disorders such as bursitis, tendonitis, muscular tension and back pain. Hot Stone Therapy: (See LaStone Therapy Stone Massage) Integrative Therapeutic Massage:

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(See Neuromuscular Therapy) Jin Shin Jyutsu: A form of acupressure refined from ancient Japanese traditions, jin shin jyutsu acts to harmonize the life force within. Practitioners evaluate pulses, body conformation and symptoms to customize sessions designed to alleviate discomfort while addressing its cause(s). Utilizing the hands as jumper cables to reawaken bodily energy, sequences of vital energy-points are held to guide, redirect and reestablish harmony in spirit, mind and body. Learn more at jsjinc.net.

LaStone Therapy Stone Massage: This soothing form of massage employs smooth heated or cooled stones to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation and a spiritual connection with Earth’s energy. Stones are placed at different spots on the body for energy balancing or may be used by the therapist on specific trigger points. Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide relaxing heat for deep-tissue work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the affected area and balancing male/female energies. The alternating heat and cold of thermotherapy helps activate all of the body’s healing processes with a rapid exchange of blood and oxygen and an alternating rise and fall of respiration rate as the body seeks homeostasis. Learn more at LaStoneTherapy.com. LooyenWork: This painless, deeptissue approach works with the connective tissue and fascial components by combining the techniques of Rolfing, postural integration and Aston patterning to free tension, remove adhesions and improve freedom of movement. It was introduced in 1985 by Dutch-born bodyworker and counselor Ted Looyen after he received treatment for a serious back injury and decided to develop a massage therapy that would promote recovery from injuries without aggravating the initial trauma. LooyenWork can also address the release and processing of intense emotions. Manual Lymphatic Drainage: This gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical, whole-body massage aims to stimulate the lymphatic system to release excess fluid from loose connective tissues, thus helping to remove toxins. Lymph glands are part of the body’s defense against infection; blockage or damage within

the system may lead to conditions such as edema, acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. By stimulating one of the body’s natural cleansing systems, it supports tissue health. It’s also been effective in assuaging lymphedema following mastectomy surgery. Learn more at VodderSchool.com and LymphNet.org. Massage: At its most basic, this ancient hands-on therapy involves rubbing or kneading the body to encourage relaxation, healing and well-being. Today, more than 100 different methods of massage are available, most of them in five categories: traditional; Oriental or energetic; European; contemporary Western; and integrative, encompassing structure, function and movement. Massage offers proven benefits to meet a variety of physical challenges and may also be a useful preventive therapy. Learn more at amtaMassage.org. Metamorphic Technique: This noninvasive practice can help individuals overcome limiting beliefs that may keep them stuck in particular patterns manifested in physical, mental or emotional problems. During a “Meta” session, the practitioner uses a light touch along spinal reflex points on the feet, head and hands of the individual. Some people prefer to lie down and may fall asleep during a session, while others prefer to sit up and chat. The practitioner does not attempt to direct energy or outcomes, and sessions do not address specific symptoms or problems. Rather, they help individuals connect with their own life force. Learn more at Metamorphic Technique.org. Myofascial Release: This wholebody, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and

reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Developed in the late 1960s by Physical Therapist John Barnes, myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis. Learn more at MyofascialRelease.com. Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET): This mind-body therapy seeks to restore well-being by removing certain biochemical and bioelectrical charges stored in the brain and manifested as illness or imbalances in the body. NET combines techniques and principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine, chiropractic and applied kinesiology to remove blocks to the body’s natural vitality, allowing it to repair itself naturally. Chiropractor Scott Walker formulated NET in the late 1980s. Learn more

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at NetMindBody.com. Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Specific massage therapy and flexibility stretching help balance the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, emphasizing the interwoven roles of the brain, spine and nerves in causing muscular pain. Its goal is to relieve tender, congested spots in muscle tissue and

compressed nerves that may radiate pain to other areas of the body. (Also see Trigger Point Therapy.) Learn more at MyofascialTherapy.org. Ortho-Bionomy: A gentle, noninvasive system of healing, ortho-bionomy reminds the body of its natural ability to restore balance. British Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls developed the technique to stimulate the body by using gentle movement, comfortable positioning, brief compression and subtle contact to relieve joint and muscle pain and reduce stress. Learn more at Ortho-Bionomy.org. Osho Rebalancing (or Rebalancing): This offshoot of Rolfing focuses on compassionate, gentle touch, combining deep tissue massage, joint tension release, energy balancing and verbal dialogue to relieve tension and physical pain, enhance relaxation and facilitate emotional healing. Rebalancing is usually done in a series of 10 to 12 sessions that work synergistically, although each session is complete in itself. Learn more at Osho.com. Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy: A highly refined system of corrective treatment, Pfrimmer is designed to aid restoration of damaged muscles

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and soft tissues throughout the body. Fully trained practitioners use specified movements to stimulate circulation and help regenerate lymphatic flow, promoting detoxification and oxygenation of stagnant tissues. Registered Massage Therapist Therese C. Pfrimmer developed this therapy in the mid-20th century and applied it to recover from her own partial paralysis. Learn more at Pfrimmer.org. Physical Therapy: Traditional physical therapy evaluates difficulties with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation that entails restorative treatment and instruction on how to make efficient use of the body in daily activities. Physical therapists use massage, exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other means to help the patient regain functional movement. Learn more at apta.org. Point Holding (Body Electronics): This variation of acupressure requires multiple practitioners to hold acupressure points, sometimes up to two hours, to remove energy blockages, balance the flow of energy within the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meridians and help the client achieve associated emotional release. Polarity Therapy: Combinations

of therapeutic bodywork, nutritional guidance, yoga-style exercises and counseling aim at heightening body awareness. Polarity therapy asserts that energy fields exist everywhere in nature and their free flow and balance in the human body is the underlying foundation of good health. Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance to help clients balance their energy flow, thus supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy. Learn more at PolarityTherapy.org. Postural Integration (PI): This psychotherapy method simultaneously integrates deep tissue and breathwork, body movement and awareness with emotional expression. Practitioners use gentle manipulation, bioenergetics, acupressure and Gestalt dialogue to help individuals increase their sense of emotional and physical well-being. Learn more at icpit.info. Raindrop Therapy: Based on a healing ritual of Lakota Native Americans, in which warm fluid substances are dropped onto the spine, the intention is to relax and open the body’s energy centers. Modern raindrop therapy also blends aromatherapy, soothing heat and gentle massage. Essential aromatic oils are allowed to methodically drip onto the spine from a height of five or six inches. The oils are then gently brushed

up the spine and lightly massaged over the rest of the back, followed by application of a hot compress to facilitate oil absorption and muscle relaxation. Reflexology (Zone Therapy): Reflexology is based on the idea that specific reflex points on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands correspond with every major organ, gland and area (zone) of the body. Using fingers and thumbs, the practitioner applies pressure to these points to treat a wide range of health problems. Zone therapy, an earlier name for this natural healing art, sometimes refers to a specific form of reflexology. Learn more at Reflexology-USA.net. Reiki: A healing practice originated in Japan as a way of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things, Reiki literally means “universal life-force energy”. Light hand placements channel healing energies to organs and glands and work to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques address emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems or pursuit of spiritual focus and clarity. Today Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others in the West. Learn more at Reiki.org. Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing): Deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, by the practi-

tioners’ hands helps restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, its range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility. Learn more at Rolfing.org. Rosen Method: It’s named for Marion Rosen, a physiotherapist who discovered that when clients verbalized their emotions and sensations during treatment sessions, their conditions would more quickly improve. The non-invasive method uses gentle, direct touch; practitioners, taught to use hands that “listen” rather than manipulate, focus on chronic muscle tension and call attention to shifts in the breath to help individuals achieve greater selfawareness and relaxation. The technique is often effectively used to treat chronic health conditions. Learn more at RosenMethod.com. Rubenfeld Synergy Method: This dynamic system for integrating the body, mind, emotions and spirit combines touch, talk and compassionate listening. Practitioners, called synergists, use gentle touch and verbal sharing to access each of these four levels simultaneously, releasing pain and fears held in the body/mind. The modality, created by Ilana Rubenfeld, who received a lifetime achievement

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award from the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy in 2002, facilitates pain management, ease of movement, positive body image and self-esteem, as well as recovery from physical and emotional trauma. Learn more at RubenfeldSynergy.com. Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, shiatsu is Japanese for “finger pressure”. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Shiatsu is used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs; it also may help to diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels. A branch of shiatsu that originated in the United States, called ohashiatsu, includes meditation and exercise. Learn more at ShiatsuSociety.org and Ohashiatsu.org. Soma Neuromuscular Integration (also called Soma): Rooted in structural integration, soma was developed by Bill M. Williams, Ph.D., an early student of Ida Rolf. Through a 10-session format, the modality manipulates the fascia and muscles to release chronic, stored structural aberrations, realign the body and integrate the nervous system. This allows the individual to process experiences more effectively and with greater awareness, which can lead to enhanced learning and perceptual abilities. Learn

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rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s muscles, topped with long, gliding strokes. Swedish massage is especially effective for improving circulation; relieving muscle tension and back and neck pain; promoting relaxation; and decreasing stress. Practitioners vary in training, techniques and session lengths. Tantsu: This land-based version of watsu was developed by Harold Dull as an alternative way to experience watsu’s free-flow and interplay of breath, movement and stillness. Practitioner and client experience breathing, listening and moving as part of a partnered “dance”, without any specific intent to heal or fix something. Learn more at Watsu.com. Thai Massage: A form of body therapy, also called nuad bo-ram, Thai massage incorporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages and help restore general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), it is performed on a floor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothing. No oils are used. Thai massage aids flexibility, inner organ massage, and in oxygenation of the blood and quieting of the mind. Learn more at Thai-Institute.com. Therapeutic Touch (TT): This contemporary healing modality was developed by natural healer Dora Kunz and nursing professor Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., in the 1970s. Therapeutic Touch is drawn

from ancient practices and used to balance and promote energy flow. The practitioner “accesses” the area where the body’s energy field is weak or congested, and then uses his or her hands to direct energy into the field to balance it. Nurses and other healthcare practitioners apply TT to relieve pain, stress and anxiety, and to promote wound healing. Learn more at TherapeuticTouch.org. Touch for Health (TFH): Created by Chiropractor John F. Thie in the 1970s, Touch for Health is a widely used kinesiology system aimed at restoring the body’s natural energies through acupressure, touch and massage. Muscle-testing biofeedback first identifies imbalances in the body’s energy flow to organs and glands; it is designed to then help rebalance that energy to improve overall health, while strengthening a person’s resistance to common ailments and physical complaints. Many TFH techniques can be successfully practiced by clients at home. Learn more at TouchForHealth.us. Trager Approach (also known as Psychophysical Integration): This system of movement reeducation addresses the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner encourages him or her to believe that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager Approach includes “mentastics”, simple, active, self-induced movements a client can incorporate into regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular disorders and mobility problems, as well as everyday stresses and discomforts. Learn more at Trager.com. Trauma Touch Therapy (TTT): An innovative, somatic approach, TTT addresses the needs of those that have suffered trauma and abuse, including sexual or emotional, witnessing or being victimized by violent crime, battery, war or surgical trauma. The intent is to create a safe, nurturing environment in which the individual can slowly explore healthy touch and investigate sensation and feeling in their body. Certified therapists encourage empowerment and choice; individualized sessions support the psychotherapeutic process. Trigger Point Therapy (Myotherapy): This massage technique is used to relieve pain, similar to Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to natural awakenings

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specific “trigger points” on the body— tender, congested spots of muscle tissue that may radiate pain to other areas—in order to release tension and spasms. Treatment decreases the swelling and stiffness associated with muscular pain and increases range of motion. Learn more at MyofascialTherapy.org. Tui Na: A manipulative therapy integral to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tui na (“tui” means to push and “na” is a squeezing, lifting technique) that employs Taoist and martial arts principles to rebalance the body. Practitioners possess more than 365 hand techniques; most are variations of pressing, rubbing, waving, shaking, percussing or manipulating movements. Tui na is used to relieve arthritic joint pain, sciatica, muscle spasms and other pains in the back, neck and shoulders. It may also help ease chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches and stress associated with tension. Learn more at Tui-Na.com. Watsu (Water Shiatsu): This uniquely nurturing therapy combines the acupressure and meridian stretches of Zen shiatsu with yoga-like postures, all performed in water; this takes weight off the vertebrae and allows for movements not possible on land. In the most basic move, the Water Breath Dance, the practitioner gently floats an individual in their arms, letting the person sink a little as they both breathe out, then allowing the water to lift

them as they both breathe in. This connection is maintained in all the stretches and moves and returned to throughout the session. Pioneered by multilingual author Harold Dull in 1980, watsu’s goal is to free the spine and increase the flow of energy along the body’s meridians; he also developed tantsu, which replicates watsu’s nurturing stretches on land. Learn more at Watsu.com. Zen Shiatsu: Founded by writer Shizuto Masunaga, this method of acupressure includes the practice of Buddhist meditation and integrates elements of shiatsu with the goal of rebalancing and revitalizing chi, or life-force energy. A client lies on a mat or sits in a chair, fully clothed, while the practitioner uses one hand to “listen” and the other to provide the appropriate pressure. Fullbody stretches and pressures may be used to release areas of chronic stagnation and blockage; clients are encouraged to breathe deeply into their lines of tension. Zen shiatsu can be effective in conditions where emotional disturbance or stress is an underlying factor. Zen-Touch Shiatsu: This hybrid of shiatsu, acupressure and Asian/Eastern bodywork was created by American Seymour Koblin in 1984. It differs from other forms of shiatsu, including Zen shiatsu, by its combined use of light, or “hands off the body”, energy work and extensive, passive stretching methods. Practitioners apply gentle pressure while stretching the client’s limbs gradually, maintaining

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he National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fears of being attacked or intimidated by other students. Bullying is more than a buzzword. According to StopBullying.gov, it’s defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Kelly Hughes, a school counselor at Bayside Academy, in Daphne, Alabama, has noticed a dramatic shift in bullying behaviors. She observes, “Kids are not hitting or punching or pushing each other as much as they used to. Rather, they are using in-person relational aggression such as hurtful words, glares, whispering and excluding individuals, exacerbated by social media and cell phones.” While anti-bullying legislation exists in 49 states (Montana is the exception), approaches for addressing this problem vary. Hughes says, “In my job, I spend a lot of time saying, ‘Just be kind.’ More positive results come from promoting kind behaviors and being

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‘pro-hero’ than from simply discussing why bullying is hurtful.”

Calmly Taking Charge Eric D. Dawson, president and cofounder of Boston-based Peace First (PeaceFirst.org), also believes in the power of positive language. “We need to move away from harsh language that focuses kids on what not to do and instead ignite their moral imagination—call on them to be problem solvers,” he says. To counter bullying in society, Dawson suggests that we all need to be role models, and talk about and celebrate peacemaking. “We can’t expect our kids to listen to us when we tell them to be peaceful and share if they then see us aggressively cut in front of others on the road or in the checkout line. We can also ask kids how they were peacemakers during their day, in addition to what they learned.” Founded in 1992 in response to the youth violence epidemic, Peace First provides programs and free online tools to

help teach students peacemaking skills. The nonprofit is based on the premise that children have a natural aptitude for it and peacemaking can be taught, just like other subjects; their curriculum teaches and reinforces core social/emotional skills in communication, creative conflict resolution, courage, cooperation, empathy and civic engagement. A New York City student remarks, “Peace First teaches that even if you don’t like someone, it shouldn’t affect how you work together to accomplish something... [putting] peace first makes my heart beat lovelier.”

Good for Us and Others The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) (InternationalForgiveness.com), in Madison, Wisconsin, has added its support to the anti-bullying movement. Stemming from the research of IFI founder Robert Enright, Ph.D., and his colleagues, the institute works to forward forgiveness for personal, group and societal renewal. It attests that in forgiving a hurtful person, a personal transformation begins that can enhance self-esteem and hopefulness. Enright’s scientific studies further demonstrate that when children learn about forgiveness, feelings of anger, depression and anxiety are reduced. “We believe that forgiveness is a choice,” explains Enright. “When you forgive, you may benefit the person you forgive, but you benefit yourself far more.” Enright recalls his experiences working with incarcerated men that were serving life sentences. “The first thing the assigned therapists asked the group to do was to tell me their story; tell me about the hurts that had

Peace First’s partner schools experience an average reduction of 60 percent in incidences of violence and 50 percent fewer weapons brought to school, plus a 70 to 80 percent increase in observed student peacemaking. been perpetrated on them. One man began to cry, saying that no one had ever asked for his story.” The therapists listened to a tale of the cruel disciplinary measures he had endured at home as a child and recognized a correlation with the crime he had committed. “I’m not justifying his actions, but we can see that he was an extremely wounded man. Many bullies in school have a story, and we need to take the time to hear their story. “Because those that engage in bullying are often filled with rage from having been bullied themselves, they get to a point that they don’t care about the consequences of their actions, including detention,” Enright continues. Instead of focusing on the prevention of unwanted behaviors, he says, “Our program is meant to take the anger out of the heart of those that bully, so they bully no more.” An elementary school-age participant in the Forgiveness Program concludes, “Sometimes it is hard to forgive someone straight away if they really hurt your feelings. It might take longer to see

Peace in Action When a first-grader returned to class shaken up after being accosted by a fourth-grader in the restroom, his teacher stepped back to see how the class would use Peace First principles. The boy was immediately embraced by his classmates, who quickly concluded that it was every student’s right, not a luxury, to feel safe, and thereafter implemented a restroom buddy system. The offending fourth-grader was then invited into their classroom to hear how each of the first-graders felt personally affected by the incident. He was also required to spend recess with the first-graders for the next two weeks. It became a transformative experience for everyone involved. The older student was recast from victimizer to a responsible, caring individual. He has continued to display improved behavior, volunteering to help in the classroom and foregoing lunch periods with friends to support the first-graders and their teacher. “There’s a misconception that peacemaking is holding hands and singing songs,” says Peace First President Eric D. Dawson. “It’s more a set of skills that’s nurturing human development. It’s working together to solve a problem.” their worth and show them real forgiveness… but it is worth it in the end.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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stressful day might have us seeking solace in ice cream, pizza or potato chips. Other times, we may feel a second donut or another high-calorie treat is our reward for a task well done. Occasional food indulgences are one of life’s pleasures, but habitually eating in response to our emotions can cause weight gain and health problems.

Core Issues “Emotional hunger represents an appetite, craving or desire to eat in the absence of true physiological hunger cues,” explains Julie Simon, author of The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual: A Practical Mind-Body-Spirit Guide for Putting an End to Overeating and Dieting. “Emotional hunger often feels the same as physical hunger,” she adds, yet it might represent an unconscious longing for pleasure, calm, comfort, excitement or distraction. It can also have a physiological basis. A 2011 study from the University of Leuven, in Belgium, shows that stomachbased hormones can connect directly to the brain, setting up cravings for sugary and fatty foods, suggesting that we are hardwired to want the foods that provide the greatest number of calories in the smallest quantities. Sugary, starchy, salty and fatty foods also push the brain’s “reward” button, prompting the production of more dopamine, the neurotransmitter of pleasure and well-being. Dr. Pam Peeke, Ph.D., author of The Hunger Fix: The Three-Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, maintains that these foods also create a difficult-to-break addiction cycle. According to Peeke, an assistant clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in Baltimore, the more high-calorie foods we eat, the more 38

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we need the “high” they produce. Soon, increased amounts of foods like cheeseburgers, potato chips or chocolate chip cookies are necessary to help us feel good again. Handling emotions without turning to food can be a knotty problem, health professionals agree, involving interweaving physical, emotional and spiritual strands.

Physical Signals One solution is to simply pay attention to what our body is saying. Are we truly feeling hunger pangs? “When we eat in the absence of hunger cues, regularly choose unhealthy comfort foods or continue eating when we’re already full, something is out of balance,” observes Simon at OvereatingRecovery.com. Identifying “trigger” foods might also enlighten us, advises Peeke. “You’re out of control if you have a particular food in your hand and you can’t just enjoy it, walk away and say, ‘Ahh, that was wonderful.’ Life’s okay without that particular food.” The key is being smart about which foods we need to eliminate and which ones will help us feel good and enjoy an overall better quality of life. “When you follow a plant-based, unprocessed, whole foods eating plan, your body chemistry becomes balanced and your biochemical signals (hunger, cravings and fullness) work well,” explains Simon. “Each time you eat, you feel satisfied and balanced, physically and emotionally.”

Emotional Underpinnings Once we understand the physical component of emotional hunger, we can address the feelings that cause it. Most

famous for their Rescue Remedy herbal and floral drops that help soothe anxiety, Bach Flower Essences recently created an Emotional Eating Support Kit that includes homeopathic essences of crabapple, cherry plum and chestnut bud. They maintain that four daily doses can help us think clearly and calmly when we fear losing control, plus objectively observe mistakes and learn from them. Some feelings, however, can’t be “gentled” away. “Soothe the small stuff, grieve the big stuff,” Simon advises. Experiencing abandonment, betrayal, domination or violation may require therapy. Lesser stressors can often be soothed by music, being outdoors, talking to a friend, taking a warm bath, walking, meditative yoga or pausing to pray—instead of eating. “No matter how sophisticated or wise or enlightened you believe you are, how you eat tells all,” maintains Geneen Roth, author of Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything. “Your world is on your plate.” Roth came to terms with her own food addictions and now leads retreats to help others do the same. When we begin to understand what prompts us to use food to numb or distract ourselves, the process takes us deeper into realms of spirit and to the bright center of our lives, says Roth. She urges us to be present in the moment and to use good food as a sort of meditation. Notice the beautiful greens in the salad and bless the farmer that grew them. It’s one path to realizing the essence of food that’s good for us is a blessing we deserve. Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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tephanie Coontz, professor of history and family studies at The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, shares her learned perspective in an intriguing oeuvre of books— Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage; The Way We Never Were; The Way We Really Are; and A Strange Stirring. She’s also co-chair and director of public education at the University of Miami’s research-based nonprofit Council on Contemporary Families. As a speaker, she shares good news on marriage, based on her extensive study and observations.

taller, more powerful and slightly scary, and some men still want an admiring, yielding woman, the trend favors valuing more individualized traits. In a reversal from 40 years ago, men are much less interested in a partner’s cooking and housekeeping than in her intelligence, humor and accomplishments. Women value a mate that shares household chores more than one that is a high earner. (See more results of a Pew Research Center survey at Tinyurl.com/PewTrends.)

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Be truly interested in your partner’s ideas and activities; take pride in their achievements; use endearments or offer tactile affection without being asked; have a sense of humor about differences; and never let irritation or anger slide into contempt.

While marriage as an institution is less powerful than it used to be, people have higher expectations of marriage as a relationship. Precisely because most Americans no longer feel they have to marry, they are more specific about what they want from it. When a marital relationship works today, it is fairer, more intimate, more mutually beneficial and less prone to violence than ever before. Yet, individuals are less willing to stay in a relationship that doesn’t confer these benefits.

Which qualities do people most desire in a mate today? The old model of married love held that opposites attract. Men wanted mates that were pliable and nurturing; women wanted men that were ambitious, powerful and protective. The new model is based on similarities of interests and talents. While some women are still attracted to men that are richer, 40

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How can small, daily interactions contribute to intimacy? We all have moments when we are irritated, angry or emotionally or intellectually unresponsive. A mate will tolerate these as long as he or she trusts you to be loving and attentive most of the time. It’s an emotional line of credit— each partner needs to keep replenishing the reserves of trust and good will, rather than drawing them down. Psychologist and researcher John Gottman, Ph.D., suggests people need about five positive interactions for every negative one in an intimate relationship. It’s less the occasional over-the-top gesture and more the regular, small deposits

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that count—a few words of appreciation, a loving touch, an expression of sexual attraction. If we have trouble remembering to regularly express appreciation, we may do better by asking, “What would have been harder about this day if my partner wasn’t in my life?”

Why do the new realities of marriage emphasize play over work? Successful marriages used to depend upon specialization. Men and women couldn’t substitute for one another in accomplishing tasks. A typical woman couldn’t support herself financially; a typical man didn’t know how to feed himself, do laundry or manage childrearing. Even if couples didn’t share many mutual interests, the partners often took pleasure in being indispensable. Now women can support themselves and men cook and clean. Thus, shared interests and leisure activities, rather than specialized work roles, increasingly serve as the glue of marriage. Play takes people off the work-centric treadmill and introduces novelty into the relationship. Spending leisure time with others also produces higher levels of happiness than cocooning, according to the GallupHealthways Well-Being Index. So make it a double-date night.

How do current and potential partners benefit from game changers—from cell phones to the Internet? The Internet makes it easier to meet partners. Once in a partnership, technology can help daily tasks get accomplished efficiently, leaving more leisure time. It also allows us to check in with each other while apart. But e-devices are no substitute for face time. The best way to nurture a relationship is to unplug from the grid and plug into real life. I see many couples reinvigorated by each other’s company after a few hours together engaged in a fun outdoor recreational activity. For relevant articles and interviews, visit StephanieCoontz.com. S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Rest in Peace Sustainable Burials Honor Life by Brita Belli

umans are conditioned to the conventional rituals of handling death—the embalmed body in a casket or ashes sealed in an urn, a procession of vehicles to the burial site, solemnly gathering and scattering flowers as the remains are lowered into the earth. Many times, planning details are abdicated to the judgment of funeral directors. The notion of green burials envisions something different: a ceremony that engages family members’ ecovalues and nature in a more intimate, sustainable process favoring biodegradable caskets and no toxic chemicals. The movement is gaining in popularity; in 2011, some 300 U.S. funeral homes offered green burial options, up from only 12 in 2008.

High Impact of Tradition

Traditional American burial practices make a sizeable environmental footprint and also pose health risks. The carcinogenic embalming fluid—formaldehyde—is a well-known hazard. A 2009 study in the Journal of the 42

National Cancer Institute found that exposure to formaldehyde over a career of embalming put funeral home workers at significantly increased risk for mortality from myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells. Alternatives include formaldehyde-free preservatives made from essential oils, and dry ice. Significant resources are consumed in manufacturing caskets and vaults and maintaining cemetery grass. “A few years back I calculated that we bury enough metal in caskets to rebuild the Golden Gate Bridge each year and put so much concrete in the ground via burial vaults we could build a two-lane highway halfway across the country,” says Joe Sehee, founder of the Green Burial Council. The council certifies and lists cemeteries, funeral homes and casket companies that forgo chemicals and offer natural landscapes. The goal is for burials to leave as little impact as possible on the planet.

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look like a cemetery. Its native grasses and mature trees come alive with color each autumn. Wildflowers bloom in the spring and birds build their nests in treetop boughs. “Most contemporary cemeteries are biological deserts,” observes Greensprings spokesperson and science writer Mary Woodsen. In contrast, Greensprings’ 100 acres are surrounded by 8,000 acres of protected forests. Loved ones may be buried in coffins from locally produced timber, or in shrouds—either professionally made or from a favorite blanket or quilt. Biodegradable caskets may be constructed of pine, cardboard, bamboo, formaldehyde-free plywood or hand-woven willow or wicker. LastThings.net even offers free plans to make a simple coffin. Instead of a machine, family members and friends ceremonially take hold of straps and lower the casket into grave themselves. Natural, flat fieldstones honor loved ones. “People feel, ‘I was part of this,’” says Woodsen.

Cremation Options

Debate exists over the ecological impact of cremation—a practice expected to be chosen as the end-of-life choice for as many as 46 percent of Americans by 2015. While it reduces the use of large, resource-intensive burial plots, each traditionally cremated body releases 110 pounds of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, including carbon dioxide and monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, mercury and other metals. The Bio Cremation greener alternative—using 95 percent water and 5 percent of an alkali instead of flames and fossil fuels—requires eight times less energy as fire-based cremation, produces no dangerous byproducts and still yields ashes from the remaining bones. To find the states that have approved the process, visit the legislative section at BioCremationInfo.com. Biodegradable urns are also available, including cornstarch bags accented with leaves and petals, sculpted natural salt containers and baskets made of virgin palm. Sandcastle urns are suited for home display or ocean burial (InTheLightUrns.com). Memo-

rial blown-glass artwork is another option for remains (Tropical GlassDesign.com). Scattering ashes—whether casting them into the air or over a body of water, burying them or raking them into the soil—provides an intimate burial experience and has minimal environmental consequences. Sehee says it’s legal on private land and also allowed in some parks. “It rarely does harm to the ecosystem,” he says. “Calling your local park agency is a great idea. Many allow for scattering and some without a fee.”

Burial at Sea

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency governs the disposal of cremated remains at sea—it must take place at least three nautical miles from land and may include artful flowers and wreaths of decomposable materials. Even non-cremated remains may be buried at sea, provided it takes place at the same distance from land in water that is between 600 and 1,800 feet deep, depending on the location. Another sea burial option is offered by Eternal Reefs, a company that mixes remains into liquid concrete as the centerpiece of a personalized reef ball, lowered to the ocean floor to provide a home for marine life. Before the boat heads out, family members are invited to press handprints into the wet concrete and to decorate the ball with shells and other mementos. Reef balls can hold from one to four people, plus a pet. Sites are currently available off the Florida, New Jersey and Texas shorelines and can be revisited at any time. “We don’t look at it as a funeral,” remarks CEO George Frankel. “We’re months or years removed from the passing. This is a celebration of life.” Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine and author of The Autism Puzzle: Connecting the Dots Between Environmental Toxins and Rising Autism Rates. Connect at BritaBelli.com.

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How to Be a Healing Presence

by Margret Aldrich

hen someone is suffering, it can be agonizing just to listen—we feel compelled to jump in with advice or stories of our own trials, filling any awkward space or moments of silent air with word upon word. The first rule of empathy, however, is listening in silence. Miki Kashtan, writing for the Tikkun Daily interfaith blog, points out that giving our full presence is the most important step in practicing true empathy, and it doesn’t require us to utter a thing: “There is a high correlation between one person’s listening presence and the other person’s sense of not being alone, and this is communicated without words. We can be present with someone whose language we don’t understand, who speaks about circumstances we have never experienced or whose reactions are baffling to us. It’s a soul orientation and intentionality to simply be with another.” When we achieve full presence, empathic understanding follows, Kashtan continues. “Full empathic presence includes the breaking open of our heart to take in another’s humanity. We listen to their words and their story, and allow ourselves to be affected by the experience of what it would be like. “Then we understand. Empathic understanding is different from empathic presence. We can have presence across any barrier, and it’s still a gift. If we also understand, even without saying anything, I believe the other person’s sense of being heard increases, and they are even less alone with the weight of their experience.”

There are signs that empathy might be on the decline, with narcissism elbowing it out of our modern lives. As reported in the Utne Reader, University of Michigan Psychologist Sara Konrath, Ph.D., found that empathy levels among college students measured on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index plummeted between 1979 and 2009. The greatest drops were in empathic concern and perspective-taking—the ability to imagine another person’s point of view. But don’t yet lament the death of human compassion. According to scientific studies, empathy is built into us. In recent research at the University of Southern California, Professor Lisa Aziz-Zadeh, Ph.D., pinpointed where and how the brain generates empathy, regarding it as a naturally occurring emotion. “It appears that both the intuitive and rationalizing parts of the brain work in tandem to create the sensation of empathy,” Aziz-Zadeh told The Times of India. “People do it automatically.” However we get to that utterly tuned-in, selfless state of empathy, providing a listening ear, giving our full presence and being moved by another can be gifts not only to the others, but to ourselves, as well. Concludes Kashtan, “Allowing into our heart the other person’s suffering doesn’t mean we suffer with them, because that means shifting the focus of our attention to our own experience. Rather, it means that we recognize the experience as fully human, and behold the beauty of it in all its aspects, even when difficult.” Margret Aldrich is a former associate editor of Utne Reader.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Detoxifying Your Body ─ 10-11am. Detoxing basics using a variety of food based plans geared toward specific goals. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. Must RSVP, 335-2300.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Greenville Baby Wearing Group ─ 12pm. Bring child carriers to learn how to use them or teach others. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 631-1500.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Cloth Diapering ─ 10-11:30am. Earth-friendly, affordable alternative to disposable diapers. Share your knowledge or pose questions to the group of friendly mamas. Children of all ages welcome. Free. Burdette Branch Library, 316 W. Main St, Taylors. 357-7428.

cream. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. Must RSVP, 335-2300.

Breathe to Thrive ─ 6:30pm. Connect your breathing to maximize health, calm the mind, invigorate the body, and feel more in balance. Small group three week series. $45. innerspeech at Life Coach Institute, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste 207, Greenville. Must register, 735-7303.

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Breast and Full Body Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ 9am-3pm by appointment. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women serious about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Wickiser Family Chiropractic, 122 E. Beltline Blvd, Anderson. For appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions. 423-6256.

Acupressure Self-healing Techniques ─ 11am12pm. Workshop that teaches methods that have worked effectively to eliminate pain for someone diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Free. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 477-9035.

Water Birth and Comfort Measures for Labor ─ 6-8pm. Information on the soothing effects it has on labor and how water and other methods and techniques can add comfort to your labor. Free. I Love Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 263-0166.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Organic Nutrition for Pregnancy ─ 6-8pm. Discover how foods can nourish you and your baby throughout pregnancy. Free. I Love Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 263-0166. Hub City Business Networking Social at The George ─ 5-7pm. Lobby at the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics, 160 E. St. John St, Spartanburg. 494-3695.

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Breast and Full Body Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ 9am-3pm by appointment. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women serious about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Acupuncture of Greer, 106 Memorial Dr, Greer. For appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions. 423-6256.

Live Blood Analysis at the Wild Radish ─ 10am–6pm. Observe a drop of your blood under a high powered microscope and see what it reveals regarding your health. Vitamin or EFA deficiencies, parasites, yeast, fungus, uric acid or healthy blood cells. $45 per person. Must register your time slot. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Cloth Diapering 101 ─ 1-2:30pm. Find the right type of cloth diaper for your family and learn laundry do’s and don’ts. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 631-1500. Intuitive Development Playshops: 1-3pm. “Unlocking the Feeling Nature of Your Soul”. The Language of your Life Purpose. $33. KanYu, 108 W. Fox Chase Rd, Asheville, NC. Must RSVP 919200-8686.

Akashic Records Meetup: “2013: Playing on the Shore of the Luminous Sea” ─ 7-9pm. An evening of conversation and Q & A with the Akashic Masters. Asheville Training Center, 261 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC. Donations accepted. RSVP 919-200-8686.

Vitamix Road Show ─ 11am-7pm. Daily thru March 3. The Vitamix makes healthy eating easy and delicious. Taste everything from soup to ice-

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Hub City Annual Meeting for Owners at The George ─ 5-7pm. George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics, 160 E. St. John St, Rm 150, Spartanburg. 494-3695.

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No Energy, Forgetting Too Many Things? ─ 6:45pm. Discussion on how to improve both brain & body energy with foods, supplements and lifestyle changes. Biogenesis Medical & Wellness Center will be at the Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. Must RSVP, limited seating, 297-1105.

upcomingevents MARCH 1-3 52nd Annual Spring Southern Home & Garden Show ─ More than 300 exhibitors, displaying everything imaginable for inside and outside your home, including green building and remodeling. TD Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. For information on exhibiting, call 288-2221, toll free 855-288-2099 or email: info@ vassmarkets.com.

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Qi Revolution ─ Massive Qigong Event in Greenville. High-powered breathing techniques, Qigong energy movement exercises, naturopathic foodhealing, Taoist Yoga and Pranayama. 4 days of training, only $129. QiRevolution.com.

savethedate SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 “Tune In to God’s Blessings” ─ 11am-12pm. Free presentation by ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. You are warmly invited to join us. Service is held at the American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd, Greenville. To learn more about ECKANKAR, visit www. eckankar.org. and www.eck-sc.org. For local contact, beth@eck-sc.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Hormone Seminar ─ 6pm. Whether currently receiving or contemplating beginning a hormone replacement program this class is for you. $10, individuals or $15, couples. Living Well Integrative Healthcare, 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste G, Easley. Must register, 850-9988.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 9am; 4pm and 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114. Chinese Class ─ 3-4:15pm. $60 per month. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. 297-5097. Kripala Yoga ─ 3-4:30pm. Group yoga for all levels. Improve balance, coordination and well-being. $12/class, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Jazzercise ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Dance your way to a stronger, leaner, fitter you, featuring a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and Latin-style movements set to popular music. Walk-in $12. Jazzercise of Taylors, 4893G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. 968-0309. Chinese Cooking Class for the Diabetic ─ 5:30pm. Eat the healthy meal you create. Private lessons available. $15 per class. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. 297-5097.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ 8:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. Its Yoga! Studio Inc., 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882 or 404798-3442. Ladies’ Day ─ 9am-5pm. Manicure/Chair Massage offered with any service. Free. Breakaway Honda, 330 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 234-6632. Nia Classes ─ 9am. Dance, stretch, breathe, laugh, and play. Find joy in movement. First class is free. Studio G7, 311 E Main St, Central. 650-2710. Yoga ─ 9am. Basic Yoga posture to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Increases focus and releases tension. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790. Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. Challenging vinyasa power style class to lengthen and strengthen your entire body. All levels welcome. $10 or $80/10 classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet, 200 E. St John St, Spartanburg. 612-8333.

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Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. Beginner to intermediate class for all fitness levels. Stretch, breathe and relax. First class free. CenterStage Dance and Performance Company, 413 SE. Main St, Simpsonville. 419-4204. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 9:30-10:30am. Reduces pain and stress, enhances balance, health, coordination and strength. $120/series. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511 or 420-9839. Free Micro Massage Mondays! ─ 10am-4pm. Enjoy a free (fully dressed) stretch massage. Customized tips on what you can do to help with muscle pain and tightness. By appointment only. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. Therapeutic class, suitable for seniors and anyone with physical issues. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. Six week circuit training program. Learn proper technique using kettle bells, ropes and medicine balls. Increase your metabolism and energy while having fun. $99/6weeks. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647. Tai Chi for Beginners ─ 11am-12pm. Easy to learn, enjoyable and provides many health benefits. 120/series. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511 or 420-9839. Yang 24 Yoga ─ 11:30am. Membership $24/yr plus a small class fee. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 335-5024. Lunch Hour Yoga ─ 12-1pm. $10 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. Remove the gunk from your system like changing the oil in your car. $45. Acorn Integrative Health, 101 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

Nia Dance/Fitness ─ 6-7pm. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. Relax muscles, frozen shoulder and sciatica. $35. Acorn Integrative Health, 101 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

MeaningSight tm: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit ─ 6:15-8:30pm. Second Monday of the month. Establish a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150. Life Coaching Institute, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989.

Indian Head Massage at Garner’s Natural Life ─ 2-7pm. A stress-melting treat for your head, neck and shoulders, ear reflexology, Shiatsu points for headache relief. $20/20 min, $25/30 min. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 242-4856. Community Acupuncture and Chair Massage Clinic ─ 3-6pm. Affordable community style Japanese acupuncture and Qigong massage. Relieve stress and chronic pain. No appointment necessary. $25. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511. “Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505. 20-20-20 ─ 4:15-5:15pm. High-intensity workout for arms, legs and abs. First session free. Pricing varies. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext. 0. Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 5:15pm. Restore energy while calming mind and body. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Pilates Jumpboard ─ 5:30-6pm. Increase your leg strength, create definition, and improve endurance on the Reformer jumpboard. $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806. Beginning Olympic-Style Fencing Classes ─ 6-7pm. Group based beginning fencing for children ages 10-18. $15 per class, equipment provided. Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, 900 E. Main St, Ste. M, Easley. 270-6172. Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions. Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Greenville. 363-3923.

Weight Loss Information Session ─ 6:15pm. Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keep it off. Tour the facility and meet the staff. Free. Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 676-1248. ABC. Abs, Butt and Core ─ 6:30-7:20pm. Tighten your bum as you increase core strength and tear up your abs. First class free. Anytime Fitness, 221 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 250-0609. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. Yoga for Cancer Survivors - Intermediate/Advanced ─ 9 and 10:30am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $7 per class. Call to register, 675-4656. Pilates ─ 9:15-10:15am. All levels and ages. Increase your flexibility and promote healthier body composition. First session free. Packages available. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext 0. Gentle Yoga for Beginners ─ 9:30-10:45am. Gentle class suitable for the beginner or for a more relaxing practice. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Zumba at MuvE Fitness ─ 9:30-10:30am. Strengthen your muscles in a mat-based interval training class. $12. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288-8532.

Tai Chi with George Gantt ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Tension and stress reduction, soft, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than strength. $15/ class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Pilates with Props ─ 7-8pm. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. $12 per class, $55/5 or $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

tuesday Pain/Stress Management ─ by appt. FDA approved Scaler Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 for ½ hour. Biofeedback support, $75 per hour. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

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VBAC Support Group Meeting ─ 10am. 2nd Tuesday’s starting Nov 13. Share your experience about VBAC. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010 or 866-564-5554. Yaapana Yoga ─ 10-11am. Yaapana is a Sanskrit word meaning the support and extension of life. Innovative design of flow, dynamic and restorative poses. $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335. All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ 10:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. 4Life Fitness Studio, 405 The Parkway, Ste. 400, Greer. 848-5277 or 404-3442. Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. See Monday 10:30 listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Dancing for Birth ─ 11am. Babies in slings welcome also. Belly dance and other types to prepare body and baby for easier and quicker delivery. Dianna’s School of Dance, 7601 White Horse Rd, Greenville. 836-8982. Introduction to Chair Yoga ─ 11-11:30am. Explore Yoga poses in an easy, seated position with exercises that will gently stretch and sooth your body. $5 St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Suite 140, Greenville. To register, call 675-4400. Pain and Arthritis Management ─ 11am-4pm. FDA approved Scalar Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 for ½ hr. session. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123. “Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details. Zumba ─ 11:15am. Dance your way to fitness with this Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790. Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Relax and connect with your baby. $10/class. Spartanburg Regional Center for Women, 101 E. Wood St, Spartanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000. TRX/Kettle Bell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. Improve strength, balance and flexibility. Creative and fun with results. $139/8 sessions. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

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Back-Care Yoga ─ 12-12:30pm. $5 per person. St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Ste 140, Greenville. To register, call 675-4400. Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800. Free Essential Oils Classes ─ 12-1pm. Joni Durham LMT hosts this free essential oils class. New oils presented each week. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. Space is limited, must register, 233-4811. Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 2-3pm. Set of 24 postures. Most popular Tai-chi form, builds internal strength and balance. Pre-registration required. $120/ series. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511 or 420-9839. Yoga ─ 2-3pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques. No experience necessary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 467-3660. Good Olde Days ─ 4:30-7:30pm. Dinner, bingo, prizes and a great time. $8.99. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220. Zen Pilates Barre and Mat ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Pilates Barre-style class on yoga-wall. $15 drop in. Zen Garden Yoga 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Yoga ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Therapeutic and breath work classes available. $15. Monthly packages available. Rosalinda Yoga, AnMed Life Choice Gym on Hwy. 81, Anderson. 313-3348. Beginner Meditation Classes ─ 6-8pm. Improve physical well-being and intuition. $75 Carolina Spiritual Science Center, 165-B Metro Dr, Spartanburg. 590-2463. Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. This practice incorporates dance, yoga and tai-chi movements. $15 a person. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, 553-9273. Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details. STOPHepC Support Group for Viral Hepatitis ─ 6-7pm. Third Tuesday each month. Support group offering information, natural alternatives, fellowship, recipes, and wellness plans. Free. Donations welcome. Panera Bread Company, 1922 Augusta St, Greenville. Look for the yellow virus plush toy on the table. 9067660. All Levels Yoga ─ 5:30pm. Slow the stress of your day with a yoga routine of breath and postures to balance and detoxify the body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Medical Weight Loss – Free Seminar ─ 6pm. 3 tips to lose weight quickly and safely. Program available for seniors, diabetics, teens and nursing moms. Hosted by Janet Lee RN, certified health coach, Mountain View Chiropractic, 1605 Locust Hill Rd, Ste 101, Greer. RSVP, 848-4992. Healthy Living Class ─ 6:30-7:00pm. Introductory class briefly talking about health, chiropractic and nutrition. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 1622 E. North St, Ste. 10, Greenville. Seating is limited. 416-1136 Parent Talk at Brain Balance ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about brain function and how to help a child struggling with ADHD, sensory issues, autism and learning differences. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933. Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga ─ 6:30-8:15pm. Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville. 271-4883.

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Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored tai chi movements. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Meditation Class ─ 7pm. Learn to meditate. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Restorative Flow ─ 7:15-8:30pm. Combination of flowing vinyasa and relaxing restorative poses. $15. Zen Garden Yoga 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize. Pilates Jumpboard ─ 10:30-11am. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. CardioTAPdance ─ 11-11:50am. An excellent way for adults to practice the rhythms of tap dancing and get a great workout while learning. Dance Ventures, 215 Pelham Rd, Ste. B-102, Greenville. 271-7701.

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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.

Ionic Foot Detox ─ See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Tai Chi for Beginners ─ 11am-12pm. See Monday 11am listing for details.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details.

Power Hour of Yoga ─ 12pm. See Monday 12pm listing for details.

Free Morning Stretch and Range of Motion Classes ─ 7:45am. Early morning stretch and range of motion classes. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Yoga Wall ─ 8:30–9:45am. Based on the Iyengar rope system, The Great Yoga Wall is a modern day evolution to your yoga practice. First time students $8, Drop-in $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Meet the Midwife ─ 9am-12pm. Free consultation or drop in to “meet the midwife”. 11-D Barkingham Ln, Greenville. 263-0166. Yoga Boot Camp ─ 9:15-10:30am. See Monday 9:15am listing for details. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105. Yoga Wall ─ 10-11:15am. Based on the Iyengar ropes system, a modern evolution to your yoga practice. $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details. “Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 4:45-6pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Nia Classes ─ 5:30pm. See Monday 9am listing for details. Power Zen with Nikki ─ 5:45pm. For the yogi that likes to find their edge. Vinyasa Flow power poses . Recommended for students that have previous yoga experience. $15 non members. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Boot Camp ─ 6pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details. Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details.

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All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Medical QiGong ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Find your Qi. $15 a class or included in membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Hot Yoga ─ 7:15pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.

thursday All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ See Monday 8:30am listing for details. Balanced Life Yoga ─ 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, flexibility and stamina through yoga. $7/ class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr, Ste, 200, Greenville. 675-4656. Breast & Full Body Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ 9am-2pm. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women serious about their breast health. U.S. approved/ HIPAA regulated patient care. Appointments required. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. 423-6256 for appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions. Group Power ─ 9:30am, 4:45pm, 7:05pm. Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/membership. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 9:30am, 5:30pm, 7pm. Combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and healing prescriptive movement. Develop balance, coordination and build self-esteem. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 9:30am. See Tuesday 9:30am listing for details. Senior Yoga ─ 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204.

Zumba ─ 10am and 7:30pm. See Tuesday 11:15am listing for details. YMCA-Eastside. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Beginners ─ 10:30 and 11:45am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. “Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 11:30am-12:45pm. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. TRX/Kettle Bell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. See Tuesday 11:45am for details. Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details. Tai Chi Chih ─ 12-12:45pm; beginners, 1-2pm; intermediate. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 467-3660. Zen at Noon ─ 12-12:45pm. Get your zen on during your lunch break. First time students $8, Drop-in $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Bereavement Support Group ─ 1:30-2:30pm. Open to anyone hurting from the loss of a family member or loved one. McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Rd, Simpsonville. Free. 449-4181. Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 2-3pm. See Tuesday 2pm listing for details. 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. Child Meditation Classes ─ 4:30-7pm. See Tuesday 4:30 listing for details. Zen Pilates Barre and Mat ─ 4:30-5:30pm. See Tuesday 4:30pm listing for details. Art Walk-Spartanburg ─ 5-9pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Stroll through art galleries that range from non-profit institutions to commercial art galleries. Most located in downtown Spartanburg. Free. Carolina Gallery, 145 W. Main St, Spartanburg. 585-3335. GOFO Flicks for Thought ─ 5:30pm. Greenville Technical College, 620 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg 102, Technical Resource Center Auditorium, Greenville. 991-6261. Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. See Tuesday 5:30pm listing for details. CardioTAPdance ─ 5:45-6:35pm. See Wednesday 11am listing for details. NIA Dance/Fitness ─ 6-7pm. See Wednesday 9:30am listing for details. Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details. Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 6pm. 2nd Thursday. Support group for attachment parenting. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Downtown Greenville. 254-8392. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc. Tai Chi Aerobics at Zen ─ 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details. Zumba ─ 6:30-7:20pm. Enjoy yourself in a nonjudgmental environment as you dance the calories away. First class free. Anytime Fitness, 221 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 250-0609.

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Beekeepers’ Association Meeting ─ 7-8:30pm. Second Thursday. Clemson ext. office, 142 S. Dean St, Spartanburg. (Old Evans High School Bldg.) 596-2993 ext 117. Parent Talk on Children’s Brain Function ─ 7-8:30pm. Discussion on brain function in children struggling with AD/HD, Autism/Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia, learning disabilities and the Brain Balance Program. Free. Brain Balance of Greenville, 2531 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 113, Simpsonville. 329-9933. Postpartum Support Group of the Upstate ─ 7-8:30pm. 1st Thursday of every month. Join other mothers who are struggling with perinatal mood disorders and the many changes that come with having a new baby. Free. Baby Impressions, 620 Congaree Rd, Suite D, Greenville. 419-3289. Free Talk: Learn How to Achieve Radiant Health ─ 7:30-9pm. Every other Thursday. Gain proper understanding of how to create radiant health and obtain freedom from negative emotions. Must RSVP. Free. Synergistic Nutrition, 160 Dewey Rd. Greer. 895-6250.

friday Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 6am, 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 901-3776. Nia Classes ─ 9am. See Monday 9am listing. Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Friends and Family Friday ─ 10am-6pm. Friends and family members get adjusted; only $25 per person. Hub City Health Studio, 115 W. Main St, Spartanburg. 583-0300. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize. Vinyasa Flow Class ─ 11am. Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. It’s Yoga! Studio, 1440 Pelham Rd, Ste G, Greenville. 354-2882.

Baby + Me Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Class combines yoga and play to help mothers get back in shape. $5 residents/$6 for non-residents. Falls Park (meet at grassy area at bottom of waterfall). If cold weather or rain, meet at Bobby Pearse Community Center, 904 Townes St, Greenville, 467-4449. Yoganize - Intermediate Level ─ 12-1:30pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10. 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Restorative Yoga Class ─ 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc., 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details. Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details. Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details. Kids Night ─ 6-9pm. First Friday. Indoor rock climbing, games, nature crafts, and pizza/drinks included. $20 per child/$5 sibling discount. Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS), 270 Wheeling Cir, Glendale. 529-0259.

saturday Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details. Group Power ─ 8:30 and 10:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga ─ 9-10am. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details. Yoga ─ 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd, Greenville. 292–6499. Pilates with Props ─ 9:20-10:20am. See Monday 7pm for listing for details. Community Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. $6 drop in fee. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.

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Fan Foundation ─ 10-11:30am. Basic tai-chi and fan techniques. No prior experience required, fan provided. Pre-registration required. $150/series. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511 or 420-9839. Karma Class ─ 10am-12pm. Support the community and bring a donation for the featured local charity of the month. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Making Tinctures and Salves at Home ─ 10am1pm. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. How to use herbs in your home to make salves, tinctures and cleaning recipes. $20. 705 Holland Rd, Simpsonville. Must RSVP, 269-0658. Vinyasa Flow ─ 10-11:30am. Levels 1 and 2. $12 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 10-11:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details. “Full-on” Yoga ─ 10:45-12pm. Steady flow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505. Zumba Fitness ─ 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze. $10 per class. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126. Children’s Yoga ─ 12-1pm. 5-9 year olds. $8 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855. USA Olympic Weight Lifting Club ─ 12-2pm. Learn Olympic weight lifting. Athletic Performance Center, 430 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 550, Greenville. 451-7510. Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 12-1:30pm. See Tuesday 2pm listing for details. Blessingways ─ 2pm. 4th Saturday. Positive birth stories and guest speakers share mindful information on pregnancy, birth, or parenting. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 254-8392. Tai Chi for Energy ─ 2-3:30pm. Improves mobility, balance, strength, health, coordination & reduces stress. Pre-registration required. $120/series. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511 or 420-9839.

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boARdiNg/keNNel MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS 158 New Harrison Bridge Rd. 864-409-1011•Simpsonville www.MauiMeowResort.com

Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’x 21’ play area, panoramic views, and two kitty towers. Livein owner; no extra fees for medications.

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30+ year private practice, is celebrating five years of our sensory SENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, noncognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology, OT, and life coaching. See ad, page 62.

BRAIN BALANCE OF GREENVILLE 2531 Woodruff Rd. #113 864-329-9933•Simpsonville www.BrainBalanceCenters.com

Helping children with AD/HD, Autism/Asperger’s syndrome, Dyslexia and learning disabilities. We do sensory, motor and academic work individualized to each child’s deficits. See ad, page 36.

CHALLENGING HORIZONS PROGRAM

111 Lovett Dr. 864-234-1150•Greenville JMassey@StillWindMinistries.org

Students in grades seven through twelve benefit from our cutting-edge after school program. Research based methods assist ADD/ADHD students in developing valuable academic skills for learning opportunities that may have once seemed out of reach. See ad, page 13.

LEARNING RX

864-627-9192•Greenville www.LearningRx.com/Greenville

LearningRx makes finding the solution to your child’s learning struggles simple. Schedule a cognitive skills test to discover the answer. The problem can be fixed. See ad, page 35.

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CARE FOR MOM

Susan Breisch LCCE, CDP 864-459-3289•Greenville www.CareForMomDoula.com

Dispelling fears, answering questions and encouraging women to listen to their instincts, is our specialty. For childbirth education classes and postpartum doula support, call Susan today. See ad, page 44.

CAROLINA WATERBIRTH

915 South St. 864-329-0010•Simpsonville www.CarolinaWaterBirth.com

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean? If you are considering a VBAC, have had a successful VBAC and would like to share your experience, or are discouraged about your Cesarean birth, we’d like to invite you to our VBAC Support Group Meetings. Beginning November 13 at 10am second Tuesdays. See ad, page 49.

LEGACY MIDWIFERY

Grace Hannon LM, CPM 11-D Barkingham Ln. 864-214-5407•Greenville www.LegacyMidwifery.com

We follow the midwifes model of care - personal, practical, and professional. We hold a safe place, with continuous attention, to mother’s and baby’s well-being.

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CHIROPRACTOR 11-D Barkingham Ln. 864-458-8082•Greenville www.DrCynthiaHorner.com

Experienced with pregnant women, infants, children and families. We educate, motivate and support families to better health through gentle chiropractic, cranial sacral therapy, massage and workshops on various health topics.

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AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Holistic coaching that connects your heart to your voice, using breathwork, mind-body awareness, selfcare, and insight. Phyllis provides single or group sessions, focusing on giving “voice” to your life, room to breathe and support to thrive. See ad, page 44.

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

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia, and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 38.

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BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

9 McKenna Commons Ct. E. North St. @ Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenville www.GreenvilleChiropractors.net

Serving the Upstate since 1983. Exceptional results! We offer state-of-the-art gentle techniques and therapies. NA Mag Reader Special - consultation, exam and scans for $30. See ad, page 25.

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS

1 Creekview Ct. Ste. B 864-331-2522•Greenville www.CarolinaHealthInnovations.com

Your one-stop wellness center for chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and acupuncture services. Mention our ad and receive $10 off any service. Try us out; you’ll be glad you did! See ad, page 33.

MARONE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. John Marone 647 S.E. Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville www.MaroneWellness.com

Traditional, modern and holistic care for your family or injury. Serving generations of local families since 1994. Adjusting, exercise, allergy testing and desensitization, and other therapy programs. See ad, page 10.

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

122 E. Beltline Blvd. (Behind Grady’s Great Outdoors) 864-226-8868•Anderson www.WickiserFamilyChiro.com

Focusing on quality chiropractic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, muscle and soft tissue rehabilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 45.

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

We use a variety of unique treatments like Sacro-Occipital Technique (www.SORSI.com) to balance the body’s nervous system, exercise rehab to maintain that balance, and functional medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Free consultations and gentle care for your entire family. See ad, page 37.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 52.

coAcHiNg LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE

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

Coaching creates easy, positive, powerful change from the inside out using proven tools and methods. Our certified life coaches help you discover the power to manage change in your life. See ad, page 51.

coloN HYdRotHeRAPY BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466•Simpsonville www.YourBridge2Wellness.com

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 16.

comPouNdiNg PHARmAcY CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 48.

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Counseling Services, LLC Christine Dowling, MSW, LISW-CP 3113 Hwy. 153 420-9260•Piedmont

A psychotherapy practice that integrates mind, body and insight-oriented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, past trauma, and relationship conflicts. See ad, page 45.

STILL WIND MINISTRIES

111 Lovett Dr. 864-234-1150•Greenville JMassey@StillWindMinistries.org

SWM offers comfort, guidance, advocacy, and education to children, adults, families, and churches. While we rely on a variety of professional counseling techniques, biblical principles guide our entire approach. We recognize that only Christ can calm the storms of life. See ad, page 13.

deNtistRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. John Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-879-6494 - Greenville www.PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free office; amalgam-safe since 1995. See ad, page 51.

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

We can meet your total needs from treatment to recovery. We honestly and respectfully educate you, so that together, we can reach your optimal oral health. We offer exceptional service in a clean and modern facility. In our warm and calming environment, your comfort and care are our priority. See ad, page 4.

FACIALS/SKINCARE ALL THE RAVE SALON & BOUTIQUE Irina Barinova, Licensed Esthetician 802-C S. Batesville Rd. 864-801-2655•Greer

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and give your skin a radiant glow! Corrective facials, fruit acid peels and vitalizing lift face massage with natural organic paraben-free products. See ad, page 23.

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN FINE REDESIGNS

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

Refresh your home or business with the art of interior redesign and feng shui. We create a new and cozy environment designed for your lifestyle or business, using your existing furniture and accessories. See ad, page 44.

FORTUNE FENG SHUI

Kelly S. Jones Feng Shui Consultant 828-281-0888 www.KellySJones.net

Let Kelly redesign your home to it’s highest potential. Having trained with five Chinese Masters, Kelly seamlessly integrates the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui into your home or business.

EVERYDAY GLAMOUR GIRL SKIN CARE CLINIC, INC

5C Owens Lane 864-252-4212•Mauldin www.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

We specialize in Glamourous Skin Tightening, non-surgical face and body lift that reclaims the natural contours of your face and body, all for less than 1% of the median cost of traditional plastic surgery. See ad, page 11.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Lindsey Holder, Licensed Esthetician 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Lindsey brings her interest in organic products and passion for educating clients on proper skincare practicesto the GNHC team. Offerings include facials, body treatments, paraffin hand dip and face mask, and lip and eye treatments. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st Signature Facial is only $38! See ad, page 24.

Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating at 3318 Brushy Creek Rd. 864-320-2359•Greer

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 59.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

GRECO RESPONSIBLE CLEANING Troy Knight, Owner 864-438-4947•Mauldin www.GrecoClean.com

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Greco provides a cleaner, healthier chemicalfree home for you, your family and your pets. Call now to schedule your holiday house

HAIR SALON/SPA

Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective. We also carry many namebrand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 34.

Earth Fare − The Healthy Supermarket

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

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

Over 20 years experience in Licensed Cosmetology. We specialize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing services. We now offer a chemicalfree hair straightening program. Free consultations.

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

Market For Life

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HEADQUARTERS DAY SPA AND SALON

3 East Park Ave. 864-233-1891•Greenville www.HeadquartersDaySpa.com

Offering organic hair services using the Organic Systems hair color, texture waves, straightening, and retail products. We also offer pre-planned and custom spa package services. See ad, page 47.

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THE WILD RADISH

Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105•Greenville www.TheWildRadish.com

Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice and smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, Webb’s chicken sausages, Screamin’ Good Products, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 8.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300•Greenville www.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.

mAssAge/bodYwoRk ALL THE RAVE SALON & BOUTIQUE Irina Barinova - LMT # 8065 802-C S. Batesville Rd. 864-801-2655•Greer www.AllTheRaveSC.com

Relax the body and refresh the spirit with a massage of your choice. The tranquil stress relief will bring you back to balance. Treat yourself today and give a gift certificate to loved ones. See ad, page 23.

ALL THE RAVE SALON & BOUTIQUE Vasilka Mateva-Kostova - LMT #8098 802-C S. Batesville Rd. 864-801-2655•Greer www.AllTheRaveSC.com

The connection between a client and their therapist is the most important component for a positive massage experience. Surprise your valentine with a gift of massage! $45 (reg. $75) expires 2/28/13.

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

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Ingrid Harris - LMT #5866 207 W. Antrim Drive 864-430-3292•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com

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Intuitive massage, massage cupping, face lifting and drainage with micro-cups. Cranial Touch, ionic foot detox, and paraffin wax. Manage your stress and pain, as well as rejuvenate your body with my services. See ad, page 33.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Chris Nicholas, PT, DPT, OCS, DAAPM (Primary Contact) 864-277-2747•Greenville

Serving the Upstate since 1966 with 11 locations. Our therapists provide current, researched, individualized care to achieve optimal physical performance and quality of life. All insurances accepted. See ad, page 31.

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Massage Therapy 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-11140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC

Suffer from pain? Massage is a proven treatment to help reduce the effects of chronic pain, such as low-back pain. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 24.

Vickie Beineke, RM 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-631-9049-•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com

Heal your mind, body and spirit with a Reiki Master, teacher and essential oils practitioner. Visit my blog at www.HelpingOthersHeal. blogspot.com. See ad, page 44.

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Wendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH 528 Howell Rd. Ste. 20 864-534-5718•Greenville www.SynchronicityHeals.com

QUICKWITZ

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Achieve wholeness of mind, body and spirit through Reiki and an integrative natural approach to wellness. Relax, rejuvenate and revive! See ad, page 32.

QuickWitz is a unique brain training program for the 55+ population. Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

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All natural pet food, supplies and Groom-nSpa services. Enhancing the lives of pets and their owners through proper education, superior customer service, all natural products and green business practices.

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TAI CHI/QIGONG EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

207 W. Antrim Drive 864-419-2596•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Bring balance to your life with the following services: acupuncture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nutritional counseling, reflexology, paraffin wax treatment, and Reiki. See ad, page 33.

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC

Dr. Mary Powers, Instructor 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-991-8511•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com

Rebuild your body’s balance, flexibility, strength, memory and health with Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, and for arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 44.

THERMOGRAPHY CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Janet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN 864-423-6256 www.CoreMedicalThermography.com

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

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

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 7.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 48.

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

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Thermograms are Infrared Thermal Imaging viable for all ages, COR OR E Medical Thermography histories, and even �- Full Body  - Breast� for women with breast implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 11.

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 41.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Stop in and start the new year healthy! See ad, back cover.

WATER FILTER & PURIFICATION SYSTEMS WATERTECH, INC.

748 Old Mill Rd. 864-288-9843•Mauldin www.WatertechOfSC.com

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Dr. John Marone 647 S.E. Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville www.MaroneWellness.com

ChiroThin, doctor-supervised weight loss with homeopathic. Three years experience working with weight loss, 20+ years providing nutrition and chiropractic care. See ad, page 10.

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We strive to appeal to each and every one of your senses with a variety of services including massage therapy, reflexology, hypnotherapy, Chios, intuitive, and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 29.

editorial calendar 2013 JANuARY

health & wellness

JulY

food watch

plus: weight loss

plus: summer living

FebRuARY

August

plus: relationships

plus: children’s health

bodywork

rethinking cancer sePtembeR

plus: natural pet

plus: natural beauty aids

fitness

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green living

environment

plus: energy therapy

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NovembeR

personal growth plus: mindfulness

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decembeR

inspired living

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 48.

YogA/PilAtes Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G 864-354-2882•Greenville www.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 48.

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Be inspired by our warm and inviting atmosphere. We offer classes and services such as sunrise classes, classes for therapeutics/seniors, workshops, meditation and massage therapy. Series of 10 classes for $85. Class schedule available online. See ad, page 33.

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