August 2018 Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

LIVING

Simplified Parenting Why Less Means More Happiness

Erling Kagge on

Our Deep Need for Silence AmpCoil PEMF Therapy

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Contents 18 SIMPLIFIED PARENTING

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Why Less Means More Happiness

22 MULTILEVEL HEALING Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

23 AMPCOIL PEMF THERAPY

Now at Inside/Out Fitness

24 UNCOVERING AND RELEASING STUCK EMOTIONS

26 MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy

29 NEW SPA SERVICES

AT WELLNESS BY DESIGN

30 NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR KIDS

How to Power Up Their Defenses

31 A KINDER HEART

Cultivating a Life of Compassion

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32 WASTE NO WATER

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Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation

35 ERLING KAGGE

on Our Deep Need For Silence

DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 12 health briefs 15 global briefs 22 healing ways 23 community

spotlight 26 conscious eating 29 physician spotlight 6

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30 healthy kids 31 inspiration 32 green living 35 wise words 37 calendar 38 classifieds 39 resource guide

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.

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ost wedding anniversaries are celebrated by a romantic dinner over candlelight, or a lovely bow-wrapped gift together with a romantic card. Wayne and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary on July 13. His gift to me was a whitewater rafting trip on the Chatooga River. It was a day filled with fun, adventure, a lot of water, and a little bit of gut-wrenching fear.

In the short time we’ve been married, a tradition has been established to commemorate our wedding anniversary. It goes like this—Wayne plans a surprise, one or two day trip to someplace he thinks I will enjoy.

I receive no details except what clothes I will need and about how long it will take to get there. This may sound crazy to you but since we both enjoy traveling and experiencing new things, and since he’s had a pretty good—albeit short—batting average, I haven’t been too concerned.

A very faint alarm did go off when I heard “wear grubby clothes”. Since we’ve done some low-level hiking, I decided to ignore the warning. Our last anniversary was a gourmet picnic on the Blue Ridge trail followed by an easy/moderate short hike. What could go wrong? When I saw the sign Wildwater Chatooga Rafting, I could think of a few things, like definitely getting wet, possibly being dumped upside down in a roaring river, and the slim possibility I might not live to tell about it.

I was wrong on all three counts. I didn’t get wet—I got drenched. I didn’t get dumped upside down but I did almost topple out of the raft. And, obviously, I have lived to tell about it. It was a beautiful day, weather-wise; our companions in the raft were friendly and funny; and our guide, although not to be counted as one of the most experienced, kept us out of harm’s way.

For anyone considering whitewater rafting, the trip lasted six hours. The whitewater we traveled over ranged from Level 2 and 3, up to the pinnacle called Bull’s Sluice, which is a level 4 (see picture below; we’re the two in the front). This is a well-known rocky, rough-water area where the chances are 1 in 10 that an occupant will tumble overboard.

I counted my blessings that I wasn’t the lucky number 1. Our special day ended with us tired, wet, and happy that we had survived the adventure. I may drop a hint for next year that skydiving is not an option.

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No Words and Listening to Smile Hold Creative Space

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o Words—an event of sacred space fueled by sound healing meditation music composed by Listening To Smile— will hold its next event on Saturday, August 4th from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg.

Facilitated by the Speaking Down Barriers team, No Words creates a sacred space for those who come to meditate, create art, or write while immersed in healing sounds and in the collective presence of others. Speaking Down Barriers offers various spaces for transformative work around human difference. However, this space goes beyond language and invites the participants to share in a much deeper way: through presence and art.

No Word events are held the first Saturday of the month. Art supplies are available for use. Attendees should bring mats, water, art supplies, and whatever else makes them comfortable. Location: 210 New Henry Place, Spartanburg. For more information, contact 864-756-1732 or visit SpeakDownBarriers.org.

Women’s Expo for National Business Women’s Day

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o celebrate National Business Women’s Day, the first Upstate Women in Business Expo will be held on September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo will include food, beverages, a cash bar and a 15 second action-oriented business-intro opportunity. Organizers are looking for local-owned women businesses to participate as exhibitors.

This event was created to support women who are looking for ideas to build their own business, as well as for women who need avenues within which to network and connect in their communities.

A women’s networking event and fundraiser for Miracle Hill Ministries Shepherd’s Gate program has also been announced, to occur two days earlier, on Thursday, September 27 between 5:30 and 8 p.m. The program aids women in dire need in the Upstate, providing essentials such as shelter and food. Fundraiser tickets are $100.

Cost to exhibit at the expo is $250 and includes a 6 foot table and 2 chairs, as well as a ticket to the networking / fundraiser event. The networking/fundraiser will provide additional opportunities for the business owners and exhibitors to share and network with other business owners who will be at the Upstate Women in Business Expo.

These events are opportunities to celebrate, and to share products, services, and concepts. 20 percent of all ticket sales will be donated to Miracle Hill Ministries.

Expo admission: Free. Expo Exhibitor: $250. Location: McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville.. Fundraiser location: Zen Greenville, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.

Contact UpstateNaturally@gmail.com for more information and to receive an exhibitor application form. See ad, page 43.

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Speaking Down Barriers Holds Reading for Transformation Event

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oin the Speaking Down Barriers team as the group works toward the dismantling of the barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate and division: “Engage with us in readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us. These various insights will broaden our perspective and lead us towards meaningful confrontation.”

Reading for Transformation meets at the Hub City Bookshop on the 4th Monday of each month at two separate times: 12 to 1 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. The next meeting will be held Monday, August 27.

The Hub City Bookshop is located at 186 W. Main St., Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-756-1732 or email Info@ SpeakDownBarriers.org. For a recommended 2018 book list, visit SpeakDownBarriers.org.

It’s Yoga! Studio Hosts Ojo Caliente Yoga Retreat

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ub City Co-op is partnering with Brown’s Meats for a pig roast and back-to-school sale on Saturday, August 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be face painting, free snow cones and a free picture booth for the kids. The Spartanburg Fire Department will be hosting some fire truck tours and the local Humane Society will also be there with a selection of adoptable pets. And of course, there will be some delicious BBQ for sale.

Hub City Co-op is your local community market serving Spartanburg since 2016. It is a full service grocery store specializing in sourcing products locally with a focus healthy options.

They offer a full line of non-GMO, organic, fair trade, all-natural groceries, produce, and health and beauty products. They also have an extensive hot bar and salad bar with menus changing daily. Catering and lunch delivery are offered with the ability to serve groups up to 100. Hub City Co-op is an active member of the community, supporting local farms, vendors and charitable organization.

Hub City Co-op is located at 176 N. Liberty St, Spartanburg. For more information, go to HubCityCoop.com or call 864-515-3090.

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Life Pharmacy and Wellness

rom Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23, Kristi Ried-Barton is hosting the Ojo Caliente Yoga Retreat at Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, in New Mexico.

The director of It’s Yoga!

Studio in Greenville, Barton’s credentials include yoga master, ERYT 500, life coach, Amrit Method yoga therapist, natural health practitioner and reiki III certification. The retreat experience will include hiking the plateaus of the Tewa Native Americans, and morning yoga and meditation sessions. Accommodations as well as an ayurvedic meal are included in the cost, and the site also offers a 3-star artesian restaurant and rejuvenating thermal pools.

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic, or whole body, healing systems. It is said to have developed more than 3,000 years ago in India. Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body and spirit.

According to Banyan Botanicals which provides a Sanskrit glossary, the word ayurveda means “the sacred knowledge of life” and is derived from the root words ayuh, meaning “life” or “longevity”, and veda, meaning “science” or “sacred knowledge”.

ife Pharmacy and Wellness, formerly known as Skrip Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy, has changed their name and expanded their offerings from non-sterile compounding to offer skin care and nutrition. They have also added a women’s health emphasis pharmacy.

Life Pharmacy has many skin care options (including Rodan & Fields), their own organic skin care line, bath bombs, essential oils, cold-pressed soaps, nutritionals, consulting services for hormone replacement and adrenal fatigue, as well as 90-to-180 day generic medication supplies at affordable prices.

The pharmacy also has their own line of hemp cannabis products, flavored to individual preferences, to help with sleep, pain, inflammation, and more. Dosing guidance and consultation are available if needed.

The owner of Life Pharmacy, Dr. Joe Blizzard, has worked with women for nearly 25 years on hormone, intimacy, pain and sleep issues, and specializes in listening to the needs of patients and then being their advocate.

Cost: $599. It’s Yoga! Studio is located at 120 Halton Rd., Ste. One, Greenville. For more information on the retreat, contact Kristi RiedBarton at 864-354-2882 or visit ItsYogaStudio.com for reservations.

Life Pharmacy and Wellness is located at 406 W. Poinsett St, Greer.

For more information, call 864-879-2325, email Info@LifePharmacy.biz or visit LifePharmacy.biz. See ad, page 21.

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Unity Spiritual Center Presents Play as Fundraiser

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s a fundraising event, the Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson-Anderson is hosting a special familyfriendly performance of The Aug 9th Doors 7PM, Play 8PM Trials of the Big Bad Wolf & Goldilocks at the Electric City Playhouse on August 9 at 8 p.m. This evening also features a one-act play of The Trial of Goldilocks. Viewers will enjoy guessing whether the wolf is a villian or a victim, if the three pigs are innocent or at fault, and whether the jurors are solid citizen or characers with a past. Decide if Judge Wise O. Al is hiding a secret, and whether Goldilocks is just dropping in or breaking and entering. Then, of course, there’s the media. The answers to these questions are revealed once and for all in an intriguing story with vivid characterizations that will appeal to all ages.

The cost for the center’s annual fundraising event includes admission, refreshments and door prizes. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Raffle tickets for a variety of unique items will be available. Join the fun in a welcoming environment. Wine will be available through ECP for those who wish to partake.

Unity Spiritual Center is a vibrant spiritual community transforming lives with love and compassion. Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are loved, you are whole, and you are welcome here.

The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf

Cost: $20. Location: 514 North Murray Avenue, Anderson. For more information, contact the Call Center at 864-646-6114 or visit UnityofClemsonAnderson.org. The Unity Spiritual Center of Anderson-Clemson is located at 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton. See ad, page 21.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet.

This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

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Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient.

The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.

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Sodas Lower Fertility Women that drink one or more sugary sodas a day are 25 percent less likely each month to become pregnant.

Men drinking the same amount are 33 percent less likely each month to father a child. Boston University School of Medicine researchers studied 1,045 men and 3,828 women that were tested for a period up to 12 menstrual cycles. Energy drinks had an even greater fertility-lowering effect than sugar-laden drinks; fruit juices and diet sodas had little impact.

Screentime Overdose Means Unhappy Teens Teens that spend the most time staring at screens while playing games, texting, surfing the Internet or engaging in social media tend to be unhappier than those with less screen time, reports a San Diego State University study of more than a million teens.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism Mothers that take folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can significantly lower a child’s risk of autism, according to the latest research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry.

Researchers from Canada, Israel and the School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City, studied 45,300 children, at the age of 10 on average, correlating children’s autism spectrum diagnoses with records of mothers’ supplementation.

They found that women that took the supplements prior to pregnancy were 61 percent less likely to have a child diagnosed with autism. Taking supplements during pregnancy was linked to a 73 percent reduced risk. The overall likelihood of autism was 1.3 percent of the children.

Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar In a study that offers hope for people with Type 2 diabetes, Rutgers University researchers have shown that a diet high in diverse fibers promotes the growth of certain gut bacteria, leading to improved blood glucose control, increased insulin production and improved average blood glucose (A1C) levels. In the six-year study published in Science, 27 diabetes patients in China were fed a diet of whole grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal foods and prebiotics for up to 86 days, while a group of 16 similar patients ate a similar diet with less fiber. All took the diabetes drug acarbose, which helps turn starch into fiber.

By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lower-fiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

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Thinking Like a Horse: The Secret To Successful Living We live in a culture driven by a hunger for success. When talking about success, we typically talk about making billions of dollars, authoring multiple bestsellers, or rising to fame. But if we ask people who actually do those things for their definition of success, their interpretation of the word has little to do with their famous achievements. Instead, their sentiments surprisingly mimic those of one of man’s oldest allies: the horse.

Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is worth some $5 billion and equates success with personal fulfillment. “Too many people measure how successful they are by how much money they make or the people that they associate with,” he wrote on LinkedIn. “In my opinion, true success should be measured by how happy you are.”

American poet, singer, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou defined success as “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Author Steven Covey of the bestselling book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People told the New York Times: “If you carefully consider what you want to be said of you in the funeral experience, you will find your definition of success.

When friends and loved ones have their own clear definitions of success, it is tempting to take their opinion and accept it as our own.

However, the average American will spend 90,000 hours in his/her lifetime working toward some form of success.

Once we have made the decision to ignore self-directed wisdom and instead use those 90,000 hours to chase someone else’s definition of success, we’ve put ourselves at risk for a lifetime of unhappiness.

But we can also decide to set ourselves free. When we draw our attention inwards, to find at the seat of consciousness a compass for self-determination, we practice existential authenticity. Authenticity is a concept in psychology as well as philosophy. Existentialism is a theory emphasizing us as free and responsible agents determining our own development through acts of will. Authenticity refers to the degree of us being true to our own personality, despite external pressures.

Horses are the masters of practicing existential authenticity. When energies inside start to move, a horse respects their message. Horses rely on nonverbal language, which offers little interference with their self-determined notion of self. A horse neither worries, nor gets lost in playing the ‘what if’ game. The horse has neither ability nor desire to be anything but authentic, and in the lack of masquerade lies tremendous freedom of being.

If we want to take advantage of these human and animal secrets to successful living, we must think like a horse and direct our consciousness toward the yearning deep inside. What does it want for us and what is the message there? By reconnecting with our uneasy feelings, we allow ourselves to center at our authentic home base. From there we can safely create and pursue a self-directed, self-determined life of soul-stirring success, in health, happiness and energetic being.

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Climate Consensus

Researchers Raise Red Flags

A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries.

Meanwhile, if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on our climate will be catastrophic, according to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. Researchers there have developed a model that they believe could do the trick; it calls for fossil fuel consumption to be reduced to less than 25 percent of the global energy supply by 2100, a drastic cut from the 95 percent being used now.

Deforestation also must be cut significantly to lead to a 42 percent decrease in cumulative emissions.

The target is in line with the Paris agreement on climate change, which 194 countries have signed, but not the United States.

Literacy Project

Dolly Parton Donates Millions of Books Singer Dolly Parton donated the 100 millionth book of her career via her nonprofit Imagination Library earlier this year. She began in 1995, donating books to children in her home state of Tennessee. Now, Imagination Library mails 1 millionplus books per month to children around the world. Parton celebrated the milestone by donating to and giving a reading at the Library of Congress.

“My daddy couldn’t read and write, and that always troubled and bothered him, so I wanted to do something special for him,” says Parton. “I got the idea to start this program and let my dad help me with it, and he got to live long enough to hear the kids call me the ‘book lady.’”

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Pete, a 34-year-old Amazon parrot, received a boot-like prosthesis made by a 3-D printer from a customized mold after his leg was ripped off by a fox. A day later, he was not only already starting to accept it, but also realized he could place his weight on it.

“That in itself is revolutionary for a bird,” says Veterinarian LaToya Latney, service head and attending clinician of the Exotic Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ryan Hospital, known as Penn Vet. “He gets it.”

In another case of an interspecies application of new medical technology, Lola, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the most endangered species of marine turtle, suffered injuries so extensive that a flipper was amputated. Losing a limb can make it difficult for a turtle to avoid predators or chase after prey. At the Key West Aquarium, in Florida, Iok Wong, Samantha Varela and Vivian Liang, three recent engineering graduates from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, used their specialized skills and 3-D printing to create an effective, low-cost prosthetic turtle flipper.

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Innovative Shortcut to Faster Travel A Hyperloop is a proposed vacuumtube mode of passenger or freight transportation moving enclosed capsules along on thin cushions of air; it was first named in an opensource “vactrain” design released by a joint team from Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX companies. It could offer an affordable, lowcarbon and super-fast alternative to current transportation systems.

Flying between Amsterdam and Paris usually takes an hour, but can be longer due to security procedures. Currently, the same trip on a Thalys railway fast train takes three hours and 17 minutes.

Hyperloop passenger group and cargo capsules can theoretically travel at more than 700 miles per hour, thus making the journey in about 30 minutes.

Hyperloop seems ideally suited to a small continent with many large urban centers. The Dutch team that won the SpaceX Hyperloop competition is rapidly working toward a commercial solution to connect all of Europe. Hardt Global Mobility has the backing of the Technical University of Delft, Dutch railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen and multinational construction company BAM. 16

Big Melt

North Pole Rises Above Freezing

March 20 is normally close to the coldest season at the North Pole, but an extraordinary thaw swelled over the tip of the planet this year. Analyses show that the temperature warmed to the melting point as an enormous storm pumped an intense pulse of heat through the Greenland Sea. Temperatures may have soared as high as 35 degrees, reports the U.S. Global Forecast System model.

Such extreme warm intrusions in the Arctic, once rare, are becoming routine, research has shown. A study published in Geophysical Research Letters in July 2017 found that since 1980, these events are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting and more intense. Study author Robert Graham, from the Norwegian Polar Institute, says, “Previously, this was not common. It happened in four years between 1980 and 2010, but has now occurred in four out of the last five winters.” The events are related to the decline of winter sea ice in the Arctic, with last January’s the lowest on record.

Sinking City

Rising Sea Levels Threaten San Francisco

A paper published in the journal Science Advances reports sea-level rise projections for San Francisco and the Bay Area in California that had not previously factored in a geological phenomenon called subsidence—the settling or sinking of the land.

When too much groundwater is pumped out of aquifers, the land on top sinks. In San Francisco, subsidence is occurring in areas developed atop artificial landfill and mud deposits. The area around the bay is in jeopardy of being underwater by 2100, and factoring in subsidence increases the projected amount of land underwater from 46 to 166 square miles, including half the runways at San Francisco International Airport.

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Sweden’s latest fitness craze, plogging, is a mashup of jogging and the Swedish plocka upp, meaning pick up, in this case, litter. There are plogging groups in Scandinavia, Germany and other parts of Europe. According to the Swedish fitness app Lifesum, which makes it possible for users to track plogging activity, a half-hour of jogging while picking up trash will burn 288 calories for the average person, compared with 235 via jogging alone. A brisk walk expends about 120 calories.

The Washington Post reports that in the U.S., it’s just starting to catch on among exercisers fed up with rubbish along their routes. They carry trash bags and pluck litter and recyclables off sidewalks and bushes wearing gardening gloves for safety. The environmental organization Keep America Beautiful recently started promoting plogging to encourage trash-free communities, putting out the #plogging message to its 600 affiliates. Spokesman Mike Rosen reports that response has been surprisingly robust.

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More Happiness

by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks.

It begins with each child feeling loved.

Learn Love Languages

For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’”

As Chapman arrives home, his son rushes to hug him, grinning while his dad tousles his hair. Chapman’s daughter often 18

calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language.

Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)?

“Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

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Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child.

The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.”

“Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

“Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

Simply Raising Children Resources A Fine Parent, blog, Sumitha Bhandarkar, AFineParent.com/blog Edit Your Life, podcast, Asha Dornfest, EditYourLifeShow.com The book Parent Hacks:134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids, by Asha Dornfest

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Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.

Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors.

“Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area.

Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.”

Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition.

“Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness.

“Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordi-

nary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes.

Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating).

Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

Elect De-Stress Over Distress

Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily checkin, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?”

She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.”

Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out?

Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent?

Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Soothing Quiet Time

Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is

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ncorporating love throughout the day keeps a child’s tank full. Consider these tips from love languages expert Gary Chapman.

Physical Touch – Get Close ¤ Greet the child with a hug ¤ Stroke their hair while they talk about a challenging day ¤ Snuggle while watching TV

Affirmations – Encouraging Words ¤ Put a positive note in the child’s lunch box ¤ Appreciate something the child did or said ¤ Create an encouragement jar, with praising words to use as needed

Quality Time – Periods of Undivided Attention ¤ Ask a specific question about their day that elicits discussion ¤ Schedule a date with each child ¤ Create something together, like a photo album

Gifts – Tangible Expressions of Love ¤ Make a special meal or dessert; maybe do it together ¤ Have some small gifts the child can choose from as rewards for positive actions ¤ Seek natural gifts, like a special feather, stone or flower

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Know the Power of Space

Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true.

“My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give

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away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings.

She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal.

We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.”

It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment.

“To build resilience, parents need to feel com-

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fortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.”

During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words.

“This is not the time to lecture or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.”

Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature.

Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life.

Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother.

She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).

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very soothing,” says Muse. “Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.”

To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

True Happy Meals

When there’s a little time and energy, use these ideas to connect. ¤ Start by smiling upon seeing the kids. ¤ Throw together an impromptu picnic and eat on the living room floor, in the yard or at the park. ¤ Ask the kids to read aloud while parents cook. ¤ Balance a soft item on a spoon held between the teeth and stage a fun race.

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¤ Buy write-on, wipe-off place mats and have kids doodle while they wait to eat. ¤ Dress up for dinner. Wear old Halloween costumes, put clothes on backwards or eat in pajamas. ¤ Share thanks. Everyone shares one thing they are grateful for.

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At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. ~Jane D. Hull

Source: Adapted from 101 Fun Things To Do With Kids To Enjoy Everyday Family Life, by Sumitha Bhandarkar

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healing ways

Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

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by Linda Sechrist

r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for

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health and healing.

The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.”

During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of

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the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions.

For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman.

He’s passionate about including

energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out.

All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active.

From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas.

To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing.

Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and wellbeing, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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community spotlight

AmpCoil PEMF Therapy Now at Inside/Out Fitness & Wellness Center

by Roberta Bolduc

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hay Hewitt, registered pharmacist, is excited about introducing AmpCoil PEMF therapy to her wellness center in Greer. Hewitt, co-owner of Inside/Out Fitness and Wellness Center, explains that the device acts as a form of sound therapy for controlling chronic pain and actually works with magnetic energy.

The AmpCoil uses PEMF energy. PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field. PEMF re-energizes damaged cells by restoring them to their normal healthy state. The therapy works by emitting a pulsating electromagnetic field, varying in intensity and frequency.

The AmpCoil website, Ampcoil.com, states “Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy replicates Earth’s natural magnetic field, which we were once strongly connected to, and which, over time, has become weaker, further separating us from the Earth’s natural magnetic field.”

PEMF therapy has been discussed by Dr. Mehmet Oz in his television show. According to DoctorOz.com, some whole-body PEMF systems have been available in the U.S. for over a decade and have been used in Europe by tens of thousands of people for “a wide variety of problems without significant negative effects for over 20 years. One PEMF system has been studied through NIH-supported (National Institute of Health) research at the University of Virginia for Rheumatoid Arthritis.”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PEMF for treatment of broken bones, severe depression and postoperative pain and swelling.

The AmpCoil is a form of neuro-biofeedback and delivers non-invasive sound wave therapy in a localized, fluctuating, natural field via PEMF. “AmpCoil is a modern wellness tool,” reports Hewitt, “combining a powerful PEMF delivery system and an app called BetterGuide.” BetterGuide utilizes voice analysis biofeedback to determine the customized tones your body is asking for, then plays these frequencies back into the body, emitting them deep into the cells. The result is that the human biology quickly begins to return to the balanced and harmonized state that nature intended.”

According to the AmpCoil website, “this is a non-invasive PEMF sound technology that brings the body back in tune, vibrating in its original, pure state faster than you might expect.”

Some effects using AmpCoil PEMF therapy are reported as follows: blood cells are regenerated; circulation is improved; oxygen-carrying capacity is increased; the nervous system relaxes; bones and joints become stronger; vital organs, such as the liver, kidneys and colon, are able to rid themselves of impurities; and the immune system becomes healthier.

The website reports results that include reduction in pain from sports-related injuries; success with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, arthritis, back pain, and autoimmune disorders; and beneficial results with Lyme disease and its co-infections. It can be used as a whole-body therapy or in localized areas where pain exists.

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In addition to AmpCoil PEMF therapy, Inside/Out Fitness & Wellness offers infrared sauna, hair mineral/heavy metal analysis, nutritional health evaluations and consultations, organic health and beauty products, and personal training and fitness.

“Our goal” says Hewitt, “is to get you healthy from the inside out.”

Inside/Out Fitness & Wellness Center is located at 996 Batesville Rd., Greer. For more information, call 864-608-9984 or visit InsideOut.fitness. See ad, page 7.

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

Uncovering and Releasing Stuck Emotions

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ulti-level healing addresses all components that contribute to a state of well-being. Shelly Smith, body-centered psychotherapist, and owner of Nature’s Way Home counseling and coaching services, is familiar with the subtle emotions that can cause a state of dis-ease in clients, ultimately displaying in undesirable and sometimes deadly symptoms.

According to Smith, “stuck energy can sometimes present in a client as feeling depressed. My job is to guide that person to connecting with his or her body, track the body’s sensations, and allow them to reveal that stuck energy in the form of shame, anger or whatever the emotion may be.”

Once these feelings are accessed and released, Smith says clients report a feeling of relief and well-being that can be hard to describe. In some cases, the physical symptoms can abate or even disappear.

“When that happens,” adds Smith, “I’m delighted, but not surprised.” She states that more and more of her clients are suspecting that their physical issues have underlying emotional causes. She reports, “While the medical community, including the field of psychology for the most part, hasn’t caught up in its understanding of how emotional material is stored in the body, those of us who have resolved physical pain and health issues through emotional clearing know first-hand how powerfully they are intertwined.”

Smith’s passion for the physical/emotional connection was inspired by her own personal healing journey. For over two decades she has combined what she feels is the best of nontraditional psychotherapy approaches into a method which supports her clients in releasing unresolved emotional material stored in the bodymind.

Shelly Smith, LPC, LMFT, is owner of Nature’s Way Home. To read more about how “stuck emotions” may contribute to ill health and to view a case history on this subject, visit ShellySmith.org/journal. For more information on Nature’s Way Home, go to ShellySmith.org. See ad, page 9.

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by Judith Fertig

Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best.

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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended

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to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada.

This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.

Our Body’s Periodic Table Sodium with Chlorine

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: sodium combines with chlorine in salt; Himalayan sea salt also contains 84 trace elements Recommended Daily Intake: 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium

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Potassium

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g)

Calcium

Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

Sulfur

Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

Phosphorous

Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg

Magnesium

Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men

Iron

Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men

Manganese

Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

Zinc

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men

Copper

Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

Iodine

Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg

Selenium

Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

Molybdenum

Why we need it: facilitates production of natural enzymes Food sources: lima beans, cauliflower, peas, soybeans Recommended Daily Intake: 45 mcg

Chromium

Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for adult females, 35 mcg for adult males We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts. For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl.com/HelpGuide2Minerals.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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physician spotlight

“Our center offers more therapies and unique treatments than any other clinic between New York and Miami. There is no need to travel to an exotic location because we have it available here.”

New Spa Services at Wellness By Design

by Roberta Bolduc

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ntegrative Medicine Specialist Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver, aka Dr. Connie, and her husband, Randy Carver, are owners of Greenville’s Wellness by Design (WBD), a multi-care, holistic wellness center and spa that provides a wide range of treatments ranging from bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), to ozone treatments for joint problems and chronic fatigue to Lyme disease and herpes. Dr. Connie emphatically states, “We are here for men, too. We are the answer for both women and men. Anyone who wants to feel better, look better, get rid of addictions—we are the Upstate’s “go-to”.”

WBD’s newest venture, a full service spa, boasts the Icon Aesthetic System that offers aestheticians the ability to provide a comprehensive suite of services: from hair removal, to wrinkle reduction, to scar and stretch mark treatment. Complementing this process is the ThreeForMe Laser Treatment: “a proven way to solve wrinkles, sun damage and facial veins all at the same time”.

Dr. Connie explains that the procedure is performed in two steps or “passes”. The first pass uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology to gently renew the skin for a smoother looking appearance. The technology works by stimulating new collagen and elastin production. It’s reported that some minor redness and swelling similar to sunburn may occur for a couple of days, but makeup can be worn to conceal the redness. The doctor reports that continued improvements in the skin’s appearance is experienced after a course of one to three treatments.

Another skin treatment provided at the spa is TempSure Envi, a radiofrequency treatment that safely delivers consistent and reliable skin tightening.

Adding to the roster of skin care services at the spa is SculpSure, the world’s first FDA-cleared laser treatment for non-invasive lipolysis. This procedure is designed to remove fat from the abdomen, flanks, back, inner thighs and outer thighs and is now available for under the chin area. It is said to offer a permanent reduction in eliminating unwanted fat cells “without surgery or downtime”.

Dr. Connie hails the benefits of the aesthetic offerings as “better skin tone, fat loss, better self-confidence”. She notes that, in the near future, Botox and fillers will be on the menu and soon to come is Vitalia for vaginal rejuvenation.

Another timely and restorative program at the wellness center is the Upstate’s only permanent Addiction Cure—with over 90% long-term success. This is done via an 8 hour per day IV that drips in a proprietary blend of nutritional compounds that directly target and restore the neuroreceptors that were damaged from the addictive substances.

Dr. Connie emphasizes the life changes that are realized: “being set free from uncontrollable urges and having the ability to live a normal life. The addiction treatment has been around since the 1980’s and has been successful in thousands of patients.”

Overall, she notes, “Our center offers more therapies and unique treatments than any other clinic between New York and Miami. There is no need to travel to an exotic location because we have it available here.”

Wellness by Design is located at 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. For more information, call 864-559-8954 or go to WellnessByDesign.center. See ads, pages 3 and 5.

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

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healthy kids

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University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours.

Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

Exercise and Herbal Allies

Natural Immune Boosters for Kids

How to Power Up Their Defenses

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trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health.

I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi supports a healthy microbiome.”

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Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda

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Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu.

Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults.

Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty allies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response.

Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffus-

Germs Can Be Helpful Research from Professor Linda Harrison, of Charles Sturt University, in Australia, reveals that children that are exposed to other children in a daycare or school environment at an early age develop stronger immunity, even though they might sometimes get sick at the outset.

According to a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, daycare kids have a decreased risk

of developing asthma and allergies later in life.

Children also benefit from getting their hands into microbe-rich soil, say Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers in a study published in Science. While germs can help kids build stronger immunity, common good habits like regular hand-washing curb the spread of viruses.

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ing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immuneboosting bath.

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Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively.

There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida, recommends a more thorough approach.

“Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.”

Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good.

“Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied.

Health is wealth, and fortifying the next generation benefits us all.

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

A Kinder Heart

Cultivating a Life of Compassion

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by Amy Leigh Mercree

he path to mentally transcending the world’s intrusive bustle is to be compassionate with our self and others. It begins in a relaxed heart from which emanate daily thoughts, words and deeds. Here’s a helpful centering exercise.

Sit or lie in a quiet spot for about 10 minutes with eyes closed and become aware of breaths moving in and out, then feel each one fully by filling the lungs from bottom to top. With each exhale, slowly and completely empty the lungs.

On each inhale, refill the lungs again.

Mentally reciting “optimum oxygen” three times helps the body deeply absorb the nourishing element.

Then bring both hands to the center of the chest to connect with the emotional heart centered there. Feel it pulsing beneath palms and fingers while quietly saying aloud, “I relax my heart.” Let the shoulders release coiled tension and drop gently. Repeat saying, “I relax my heart” and sense the heart fluttering open a bit more. Rest in this feeling.

Again say, “I relax my heart” and notice awareness drop into it, a feeling of being present in the heart. Feel all tension and holding-on melting down and out onto the floor.

Then fill the lungs deeply and release the air through puckered lips; blow out with strength and purpose. Continue for a minute or two, allowing each exhalation to come straight from the center of the chest.

When it feels complete, the feeling of active release will subside.

Sense how much lighter the heart feels.

Further relax the heart and shoulders, letting go into the ocean of love native to our heart.

Envision floating safety in this ocean. See it stretched into infinity. Feel its warm embrace.

Now choose kindness in this moment.

Relax into kindness without judgment or pressure, only loving acceptance. Accept the infinite ocean of love available and open to it. It is filled with compassion, and now so are you.

Rest gently for a few minutes, until once again aware of everyday surroundings. Rub hands over both arms, legs, hands and feet to feel present in the room.

Then go about a heart-centered day with the waves of the infinite ocean of love gently lapping there.

Amy Leigh Mercree, of Naples, FL, author of The Compassion Revolution, is a medical intuitive and relationship and wellness coach.

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s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing lowflow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills.

The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways.

The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads. It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge. com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year.

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look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.”

Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com).

Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards.

To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key. When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes.

“The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context.

“It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day.

It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings.

Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/waterconservation-tips.

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

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Erling Kagge on Our Deep Need For Silence

by Randy Kambic

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xplorer, publisher, art collector and author Erling Kagge inspires us to find silence around and within us as a transformative experience. The lengths he’s gone to make himself an authority in this pursuit include being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot—the North and South poles and Mount Everest summit. He has also traveled to Japan to meditate and practice yoga.

The Norwegian’s seventh book, Silence: In the Age of Noise, selected as a 2017 Great Read from the Indie Next List, recounts his experiences and presents observations of many past and present poets, philosophers, artists and other explorers—including Plato, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Oliver Sacks, Blaise Pascal, Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stendhal, Denis Diderot and Mark Rothko—in exploring where we find silence and how to invoke it to improve well-being. It provokes reader reflection, demonstrating the kind of active engagement Kagge believes silence invites. He explores why it’s essential to our sanity and happiness and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude.

Kagge, whose previous books address exploration, philosophy and art collecting, runs Kagge Forlag, a publishing company in Oslo, where he lives.

Why do you consider silence, “the new luxury”, more important now than ever before?

Silence in itself is rich. It is a quality, something exclusive and luxurious, and also a

When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time, they have been preoccupied in doing nothing.”

Everything Earthly can be snatched away in an instant. Life is long if you know how to use it. Even if we were to live 1,000 years, our lives would feel short if we threw away this present time. We exist, but few of us actually live.

What have been the most helpful takeaways from your experiences?

Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.

Where may silence be found?

It’s easier to find silence than many people think or believe. I walked alone to the South Pole for 50 days and nights under the midnight sun in search of total silence; but I never found it before I turned inwards toward inner silence and uncovered forgotten sides of a universe just as mysterious as outer space. One universe stretches outward, the other inward.

Are there practical steps to achieve a state of silence?

Which insight from the great thinkers cited in your latest book means the most to you?

You can shut out the world and fashion your own inner silence whenever you run, cook food, have sex, study, chat, work, think of a new idea, read or dance.

Silence is not about turning your back on your surroundings, but the opposite; it’s seeing the world a bit more clearly, staying on a course and aiming to love your life as much as you can. I had to use my legs to go far away in order to discover this, but I now know it’s possible to reach silence anywhere. One only needs to subtract. It’s about finding your own South Pole.

The Roman philosopher Seneca, 2,000 years ago, said, “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future.

Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Silence is a deep human need that in our age, has ended up being scarcer than plastic bags from Louis Vuitton. To me, silence is a key to unlock new ways of thinking.

I wanted to write about silence because I consider it nearly extinct.

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Trials of Big Bad Wolf and Goldilocks – 7pm.

Doors open 7pm. Play begins 8pm. Fun for all ages!

Who is a The Wolf: villain or victim? And what about Goldilocks–just dropping in or breaking and entering? Answers to these and more are revealed.

Reading for Transformation Event – 12-1pm. and 7 to 8 p.m. An event for dismantling of barriers that continue to perpetuate violence, hate and division.

“Engage with us in readings that will guide us towards a holistic understanding of the transformation that must take place within ourselves and the world around us.” Free. Donations welcomed. Event located at Hub City Bookstore, 186 W. Main St., Spartanburg. 756-1732. SpeakDownBarriers.org.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Greenville Meet’n’Greet – 6:45pm. First meeting of the new Greenville Chapter. Learn how we can come together as a holistic community, and how we each can participate in overall improvements in health by integrating different modalities, cross-promoting, and networking with like-hearted individuals and businesses. First meeting is a dinner meeting, with attendance free & open to public. 1st meeting free & open to public.

Event located at Augusta Grill, 1818 Augusta St., Greenville. OurInwardJourney.com. Peggy Zielinski, President: Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 No Words Holds Creative Space – 3-5pm. With healing music by Listening to Smile, this event creates a sacred space for those who come to meditate, create art, or write while immersed in healing sounds and in the collective presence of others.

Free. Donations welcomed. Event located at Unitarian Universalist Church, 210 New Henry Place, Spartanburg. 756-1732. SpeakDownBarriers.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Get Out of Any Difficulty – 10:30am-noon. On Sunday, August 5, 2018, Rev. Robin will share the “Golden Key” to unlock a situation or difficulty so you can tap into the possibility of better outcomes and solutions. Free. Love offering appreciated.

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

Questions, call 646-6114.

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Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, The Electric City Playhouse; 514 North Murray Ave, Anderson. Call for tickets: 646-6114.

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Hub City Co-op Festivities and Sale – 11am-2pm.

Hub City Co-op is hosting a back-to-school sale and partnering with Brown’s Meats for a pig roast, with BBQ for sale. Face painting, free snow cones, fire truck tours, a free picture booth for kids. Humane Society will be there with adoptable pets. Admission free. Hub City Co-op, Hub City Co-op, 176 N. Liberty St, Spartanburg. 515-3090. HubCityCoop.com.

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“I Want my Life Back!” Phyllis Benfield – 10:30am-noon. Life and health spinning out of control? Powerful spiritual and energetic treatments to bring it back in balance. Free. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Sponsored by Unity Spiritual Center Event: Clemson Little Theatre.

Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 214 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

mark your calendar MONDAY, AUGUST 13 Lecture: There is No Incurable! – 6:158:15pm. Join us to bring more peace, balance and inner harmony into your life through a simple practice. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and belief systems.

Free. Donations welcomed. Bruno Groening Circle of Friends, Event held at: Anderson Rd. Library, 2625 Anderson Rd., Greenville.

944-2806. Meetup.com/Bruno-Greenville.

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Recovery from Chronic Illness Talk – 6-7pm.

On 2nd and 4th Tuesday of August, noted wellness expert Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver will present lifechanging information on permanent recovery from chronic illness. Seating limited; RSVP. Free. Wellness By Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. 558-0200. MemberServices@WellnessByDesign.center. WellnessByDesign.center.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 “JOY” with Jenny Bell – 10:30am-noon. The highest vibration that a human can hold is joy. Despite everything going on around you, you CAN be joyful, and it is more than okay. Free. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 How to Take Good Care of Your Self – 10:30amnoon. You have the innate ability to be happy, healthy, and fully functional on all levels. Access your inner power to live in harmony with the universe, supported and nurtured always. Free. Love offering appreciated. No registration required.

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

Women’s Leadership Certificate Training – 6-8pm. Tuesdays through October 23. Learn to inspire any team. Play freely with unbridled horses to radically amplify emotional + cognitive intelligence, both in yourself and in others. Explore groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience, and learn proven corporate strategies. $349 Early bird registration. Equine Flow, 73 Ferguson Rd., Piedmont. EquineFlow.com/WomensLeadershipTraining.html. Monique@EquineFlow.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Ojo Caliente Yoga Retreat – through Sunday, Sept.

23. The experience will include hiking the plateaus of the Tewa Native Americans, and morning yoga and meditation sessions, as well as an ayurvedic meal. The site also offers rejuvenating thermal pools. It’s Yoga! Studio, Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, New Mexico. 354 -2882. ItsYogaStudio.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Women’s Networking and Miracle Hill Fundraiser Event – 5:30-8pm. Miracle Hill Ministries’ Shepherd’s Gate program aids women in dire need in the Upstate, providing essentials such as shelter and food. This and the 9/29 Women’s Expo are opportunities to celebrate, and to share the products, services, and concepts. 20 percent of all ticket sales for both events will be donated to Miracle Hill Ministries. $100 per ticket. Ticket included with 9/29 Women’s Expo vendor package. Location: Zen Greenville, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.”

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Recovery from Chronic Illness Talk – 6-7pm.

On 2nd and 4th Tuesday of August, noted wellness expert Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver will present lifechanging information on permanent recovery from chronic illness. Seating limited; RSVP. Free. Wellness By Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. 558-0200. MemberServices@WellnessByDesign.center. WellnessByDesign.center.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 National Business Women’s Day: Women’s Expo – 10am-4pm. The expo is to support women in business, those intending to start one, and women wanting to network. Includes food, beverages, a cash bar and a 15 second action-oriented business-intro opportunity. Organizers are looking for local-owned women businesses to participate as exhibitors. See news brief, this issue. Admission free; vendor cost $250; includes $100 ticket to 9/27 Networking & Miracle Hill Fundraiser event. Expo located at McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville. UpstateNaturally@gmail.com.

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Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Monday through Saturday; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com.

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

Back, Neck & Shoulder Care Yoga – 11:45am.

Yoga practitioners of all levels – including absolute beginners - are welcome to this class specifically to care for your back, neck & shoulders. You will learn how to appropriately stretch and strengthen these areas. 1st class free. New Client Special: $25 /2 wks. unlimited. $12 Drop in rate. Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Melanie Boulos: 9796133. Mel-O-Yoga.com. MBoulos@Bellsouth.net.

Small Group Customized Yoga & Fitness – 5:45pm. Personalized blend of functional conditioning, yoga therapy, strength and balance. RSVP required to customize sessions limited to six participants. Please email or call to schedule your participation. No sessions on Memorial Day. Cost $60 shared between participants. Choose Joyful Health. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. Joan Craig: 561 -5925.

ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Joan@ChooseJoyfulHealth.com.

Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville.

322-2828.

The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

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

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

Meditation Monday – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner to expert level, we come together to create a space bigger than the sum of its parts. Donations welcome. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.

tuesday Recovery from Chronic Illness Talk – 6-7pm. On 2nd and 4th Tuesday of August, noted wellness expert Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver will present life-changing information on permanent recovery from chronic illness. Seating limited; RSVP. Free.

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wednesday Yoga for EveryBODY – 9:15am. Gentle yoga class. All are welcome to participate with Instructor Angela Murphy. $10. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. Alison Frazier: 848-0918.

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

Free Solar and Energy Savings Workshop – 121pm. Free educational event in our showroom.

Learn how to reduce or eliminate increasing power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment, and become energy independent. Free – lunch provided. US Energy Solutions, 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. 729-4707. WhyGreenEnergy.com. Karen@WhyGreenEnergy.com.

Weight Loss Wednesdays – 6-7:30pm. Have you tried other avenues for weight loss? Maybe you just want to try something new. How about hypnosis? It’s a safe, effective process and studies show that it works. Call to register. $25/week; $120/6 weeks. Life Path Hypnosis, 1015 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Geraldine Cook: 774-239 -4644. LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com.Gerrie@ LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com.

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NEW WELLNESS CENTER IN GREER is hiring massage therapists for all shifts. Other practitioners are welcome to contact us for collaboration. Contact Doug 864-884-5115.

NEED A NEW LOOK for your advertising and promotional material? Graphic designer with 15 years experience in the wellness and holistic industry. Fully bilingual: English and Spanish. Call 787-297-8818 or email Waleska@PRNatural.com All Levels Yoga Class – 6:45pm. Come move, strengthen & stretch with our All Levels Yoga class.

The instructor will give modifications for the poses that allow the student to tailor the class to honor his/ her body. 1st class free. New Client Special: $25 /2 wks. unlimited. $12 Drop in rate. Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Melanie Boulos: 979-6133.

Mel-O-Yoga.com.MBoulos@Bellsouth.net.

MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience?

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

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

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

Location will vary. 346-3058. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org.

saturday Free Solar and Energy Savings Workshop – 121pm. Free educational event in our showroom.

Learn how to reduce or eliminate increasing power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment, and become energy independent.

No seminar Aug. 4. Free – lunch provided. US Energy Solutions, 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. 729-4707. WhyGreenEnergy.com. Karen@ WhyGreenEnergy.com.

community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer

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

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment.

Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

ADVANCED BODYWORK

HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC

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

A balanced approach to stressfree living. Advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, anxiety disorders, craniosacral therapy, pain relief.

See ad, page 33.

AIR PURIFICATION FRESCO AIR PURIFIER

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

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

CHIROPRACTIC AROMATHERAPY

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082 • Greenville AugustaStClinic.com

We help people get to the root cause of their health issues where other doctors cannot. We use BioEnergetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 20.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 14.

BOOKSTORES METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

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

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AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

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

We offer Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)/Applied Kinesiology (AK) combined with Blood Report Analysis to determine which Whole Food Supplements best suits your individual profile. See ad, page 33.

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

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

See ad, page 28.

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

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

See ad, page 20.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

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

mpounding Co

Exp. 5/31/14

We compound medicines to meet patients’ unique needs for: • Pediatric • Veterinarian • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT • Hospice • Nutraceuticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics …and we carry Red Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils.

We Bill your insurance so you don’t have to!

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COUNSELING AND COACHING NATURE’S WAY HOME

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

Specializing in a nature-based, body-centered approach to help you get to the root of the issue and release it with ease. Free phone consultation. Call or email to schedule. See ad, page 9.

EVENT CENTER METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

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

FITNESS DAY SPA TRANQUILITY DAY SPA

1015 West Poinsett Street 864-479-0497 • Greer TranquilityMindBodySpirit.com TranquilityMBS@aol.com

INSIDE/OUT FITNESS & WELLNESS Shay Hewitt, RPH, PD 996 Batesville Rd. 864-608-9984 • Greer InsideOut.fitness

Our Wellness Center restores health from the inside out.

Therapies include AmpCoilPEMF therapy, ZytoScan, biofeedback analysis & therapy, nutritional supplements, infrared sauna, personal training, fitness classes. See ad, page 7.

Natural, vegan, glutenand GMO-free skincare products. We offer facials, microdermabrasion, body waxing, eyelash enhancements, manicures/pedicures, ionic body detoxification, massage therapy and reflexology. See ad, page 25.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 4.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 4.

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

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

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

Cutting edge technology is available - The Future is Now! Delivered anywhere; engineered with Ultra-Efficiency, incredible strength, amazing designs with quicker build times, shipped factory direct. See ad, page 2.

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HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

More than hair care. Natural/organic/ammonia-free color and products.

Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products / services. Chicago and European trained; 30 years experience.

Certified master colorist; hair design, care, consultation specialist.

HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET

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

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wildcaught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/GAPS/Whole 30 foods, herbal supplements and CBD hemp oil. See ad page 27.

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

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

UPSTATE FOOD CO-OP

Theresa Pizzuto, General Manager 404 John Holliday Rd. 864-868-3105 • Six Mile UpstateFoodCoop.com Info@UpstateFoodCoop.com

Member-owned, volunteer-run, non-profit business: natural & organic foods, supplements, herbs. Working members pay lower prices, trial memberships available. Members may place orders with our suppliers.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville Imagine a farmer’s market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS GERALDINE BOUDROT-COOK

1015 W. Poinsett St. 774-239-4644 • Greer LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com Gerrie@LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com Create balance in your life with hypnosis.

Learn to smooth out obstacles, build self-esteem and confidence, release stress positively, lose weight, quit smoking and more.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK BODY RHYTHM MASSAGE LLC.

Rebekah Welty, LMBT SC. 7572 6907 - D Calhoun Memorial Hwy. 864-569-6930 • Easley BodyRhythmMassage.net BodyRhythm@Live.com

Get in tune with your body’s natural rhythm through massage. Customized massage to fit each client’s needs. Thai, swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone and more. Call to schedule an appointment.

See ad, page 7.

SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE

Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 22 and 25.

NATURE ART JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY

Bring the Outside In Greenville • 828-899-2787 StudioBug7@gmail.com

Delight in the magic, healing, and mystery of nature in your own home. Commission a mural

by June Ellen Bradley. Call for a consultation today. See ad, page 7.

JENNIFER SMITH, CHHP

Enlighten A Wellness Emporium 1541 Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite 7 EnlightenUpstate.com

Don’t let a diagnosis define you.

Offering consultations to address the root cause so your body can heal itself using tools like nutrition, herbs and lifestyle enhancements. Therapies include aromatherapy, whole body vibration and BrainTap.

RICHARD EBERT, IBD

Tri-Wellness.BEMERgroup.com DEbert.TriWellness@gmail.com

BEMER’s uniqueness is its signal and configuration. The signal leads to scientifically grounded stimulation of the smallest vessels supporting the circulatory system as a whole. See ad, page 22.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

ROLFING / STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CODY SMOLIK, LLC

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

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

SOLAR AND GREEN ENERGY U.S. ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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

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

See ad, page 33.

FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC

WELLNESS CLINIC Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., C-NMM/OMM 37 Villa Rd., Ste. 313 864-417-5255 • Greenville FulcrumClinic.com

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general well-being. See ad, page 11.

SPIRITUAL CENTER BRUNO GROENING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Bill Bush MD - Community Leader Meets at: 2625 Anderson Rd Greenville, SC Dates/Times at: Meetup.com/BRUNO. GREENVILLE WBush15@Bellsouth.com Attend a gathering at the Anderson Road Library in Greenville. Hear principles of healings as taught by Bruno. Absorb high vibrational healing energy. No charge.

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UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

VETERINARY CARE

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

ALL ABOUT PETS

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 21.

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

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

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

Call us to receive a free catalog.

Natural solutions FOR ALL YOUR HEALTH NEEDS • Sleep Apnea • Bruises, Strains, tissue damage • Sinus Infection • Skin Rash

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

WOMEN’S HEALTH

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 14.

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CIRCULATION NATION®

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

THYROID HEALTH

Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

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

See ad, page 14.

Sleep Apnea Relief Helps ensure deep, steady breathing throughout the night, improving the efficiency of the lungs and relaxing muscles to address sleep apnea.

Injury Repair Ankle sprains, bruises, painful elbows and shoulders all need help during repair. Bruise, Strain & Tear Repair clears the bruising and keeps the healing process going for as long as you apply it. Get a complete repair naturally.

Sinus Infection Sinus Relief offers a nasal spray that is both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial in a convenient spray bottle. Super Neti Juice offers the same antimicrobial power with soothing, subtle peppermint. Powerful tools to combat germs.

Rash Relief This powerful herbal lotion is designed to relieve the pain and itch of eczema, while correcting the cause and repairing the skin. A healthy and natural approach to correcting skin rash without dangerous drugs.

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