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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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TUESDAY
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by Roberta Bolduc
20 AWAKENING TO SPIRIT
Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us by Richard Davenport
24 BE GOOD
TO THE BEES by Gladys Hutson
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26 GREEN
CONGREGATIONS
Faith Groups Join in Preserving All Creation by Avery Mack
28 A TIME
FOR SPIRIT
by Barbara Bolduc
30 SWEETLY VEGAN No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating
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by Judith Fertig
36 HEAVENLY SCENTS
How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances by Kathleen Barnes
38 EAT, BARK AND BE MERRY
Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets by Sandra Murphy
43 SHARON SALZBERG ON MINDFULNESS Simple Ways to Be in the Present Moment by April Thompson
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s I approach the completion of another year as publisher of Upstate Natural Awakenings, I am overwhelmed with gratitude to you, our readers who are so loyal and supportive and, of course, to our wonderful advertisers, without whom we wouldn’t exist. As this gift giving season gets underway, I invite you to consider frequenting our advertisers who offer a broad and incredible array of natural products and services. A gift or gift certificate from one of our wide variety of practitioners and businesses is a great way to show a friend or loved one your concern for their well being and happiness. As we peer around the corner into 2016 and reflect back on the past year, it seems an appropriate occasion to pay tribute to the thousands of men, women and young people who volunteer their time and energy to help and serve others in our communities. We are a nation of giving people. About 25 percent of us volunteer, in some capacity, an average of 50 hours annually. As one who has been involved in various volunteer opportunities over the years, I can tell you with certainty that volunteering is a rewarding experience that leaves you richer for your efforts. My initiation into volunteer work took place in the 70s at a state mental hospital in Massachusetts. My first husband and I ran bingo games every Friday night for what usually turned out to be a group of 15 or more residents. Obviously being confined to a mental hospital was a tragic life experience for those residents. Yet each person had a bed, three meals a day, and could look forward to some regularly scheduled entertainment, such as Friday night bingo games. Looking back on that time, life in a mental hospital was a sad, lonely, and possibly even cruel experience. Is today’s solution ─ which for many is living in a cardboard box on a city street ─ a more humane solution? I think we should be able to do better. Every opportunity we have to reach out to someone less fortunate changes us for the better. It provides a unique vantage point in looking at our own lives with gratitude. It builds our sense of compassion and self-esteem. As volunteers we are often blessed and applauded for what we do. The recognition we receive is appreciated but knowing that we have put out a helping hand to a neighbor in need is often more than enough thanks. I wish you and yours a loving and peaceful Holiday season. Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc
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newsbriefs Faith Healer Comes to Unity of Greenville
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r. Issam Nemeh is coming to the Unity Church of Greenville for special Healing Services on Saturday, February 27th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, February 28th from 2 to 6 p.m. Dr. Nemeh discovered at an early age a special gift of healing through his prayers. He has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show and many other media programs to talk about the many miracles he has witnessed. Nemeh has had as many as ten thousand people show up for prayer on one day. He comes from the Catholic tradition and has held healing services in several Catholic churches throughout the country. All are invited to this event; however, seating is limited and tickets will sell out early. The cost for this event is $95. Further details will be available on Unity Greenville’s website in the next month. Unity Church of Greenville is located at 207 E. Belvue Rd., Greenville. For more information and to get tickets, visit UnityChurchOfGreenville.org. See ad, page 9.
Sherman College Awarded Military Friendly Schools Designation
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ictory Media has named Sherman College of Chiropractic to the coveted Military Friendly Schools list, a designation given to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. Victory Media is the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds. This is the college’s third consecutive year receiving the Military Friendly designation. A U.S. Navy veteran, Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero said the Military Friendly Schools designation has special meaning to him. “Sherman College has a tremendous opportunity to serve and honor our military service members who give so much to our country,” Dr. Cordero said. “We are eager to reach more military members and share with them a health care career that embraces their commitment to serving others. I think it is especially fitting, since Sherman College of Chiropractic holds service to others as a major component of its mission.” Institutions competed for the elite Military Friendly School title by completing a survey of over 100 questions covering ten categories, including military support on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies. Sherman College will be showcased along with other 2016 Military Friendly Schools in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools, special education issues of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse Magazine, and on MilitaryFriendly.com. For more information about Sherman College’s commitment to attracting and supporting military students, visit Sherman.edu/militaryfriendly.
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Holiday Lights Greet Visitors at Roper Mountain Science Center
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re you ready for some magic and holiday excitement with lights, stars, and Santa? Consider a visit to Roper Mountain Holiday Lights. 2015 marks the 24th year of the holiday lights at the Roper Mountain Science Center, which has become an Upstate tradition for many families. Open through December 30, Roper Mountain Holiday Lights will entertain you no matter your age. Start your visit by parking the car and strolling through Winter Wonderland. That’s where you will find lighted walking trails, Santa Claus, a balloon artist, concessions, and giant holiday greeting cards created by local area students. On selected nights, they also have some favorite team mascots and performances by school groups. After you have visited Winter Wonderland, continue on to the 1.5 mile drive through the large displays including Candy Cane Lane, Santa’s Sleigh, the Caterpillar, and many other family favorites. Through the admission fees of visitors and the generosity of sponsors, Holiday Lights ultimately generates funds for Rotary Charities and educational programming for the Roper Mountain Science Center. For more information, visit RoperMountainHolidayLights.com. Roper Mountain Holiday Lights is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization co-managed by the Rotary Club of Greenville and the Roper Mountain Science Center Association.
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People Double Up on Calories After the Holidays
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espite the popularity of New Year’s resolutions, scientists have found that post-holiday food shopping decisions don’t necessarily reflect intentions to eat healthier or lose weight. Scientists from Cornell University tracked resolutions and after-holiday food shopping habits of 207 families. They classified about 20,000 food products as either “healthy” or “less-healthy”. Calories and dollars spent were also tracked. Analysis of 37 weeks of activity that included the extended winter holiday period and into the new year found that additional food expenditures and calories began about a week prior to Thanksgiving and peaked during Christmas celebrations. Compared to the rest of the year, this increased shopping averaged just over $16 more a week, about $4 of which was spent on healthy foods. Food expenditures then continued to increase after the holidays to about $25 more a week compared to the average—showing a 24 percent increase. However, $13 of this was spent on healthier foods. Calorie levels also increased. “Total weekly per-serving calories increased by 440 during the holiday period relative to the baseline period, and nearly 91 percent of this increase was due to additional purchases of the more calorie-dense foods,” the researchers reported. “Even more intriguing is that contrary to well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions, additional weekly per-serving calories purchased increased to 890 in the post-holiday period relative to the baseline, more than doubling the 440 calorie increase evident in the holiday season,” the researchers observed. Of this, 63 percent of the additional calories were from high-calorie foods.
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esearch from the Environmental Working Group’s Action Fund has determined that some popular children’s toys contain a chemical that previous research has linked to lung disease and lung cancers. The researchers tested 28 boxes of crayons and 21 crime-themed toys at the Scientific Analytical Institute in Greensboro, North Carolina. They found that four of the crayon brands and two of the crime-scene toys contained asbestos. All of the asbestos-containing toys were manufactured in China. The products included the Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle brands of crayons, the EduScience Deluxe Forensics Lab Kit and the Inside Intelligence Secret Spy Kit. The latter two brands contained asbestos within the fingerprint powders. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asbestos from all sources is responsible for up to 15,000 U.S. deaths each year.
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Digital ‘Blue Light’ Reading Disrupts Sleep Rhythms
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ecent findings from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, has determined that reading from a light-emitting tablet or computer before bedtime will disturb sleep and may change the circadian rhythms that govern the body’s clock. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tested 12 people for two weeks. On five nights during one week, the subjects read ebooks on an iPad for four hours before bedtime. Another week, they read from printed books for the same duration. During the five days of iPad reading, the participants fell asleep later and spent less time in rapid eye movement (REM)-stage sleep. The light-emitting tablet altered the circadian rhythm, changing the body’s natural sleeping pattern. The researchers also tested other blue-light emitting devices, including laptops, tablets, other eReaders, cell phones and LED monitors. “We found the body’s natural circadian rhythms were interrupted by the shortwavelength enriched light, otherwise known as blue light, from these electronic devices,” says neuroscientist Anne-Marie Chang, Ph.D., one of the study authors. Dr. Charles Czeisler, Ph.D., a leading sleep researcher, remarks, “In the past 50 years, there has been a decline in average sleep duration and quality. Since more people are choosing electronic devices for reading, communication and entertainment, particularly children and adolescents who already experience significant sleep loss, epidemiological research evaluating the long-term consequences of these devices on health and safety is urgently needed.”
Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds
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esearch from scientists at the University of California, Davis has mashed the notion that potatoes cause weight gain. The researchers tested 90 overweight people divided into three groups, with all of them eating five to seven servings of potatoes each week over a three-month period. Two groups reduced their calorie intake by 500 calories per day, with one group eating low-glycemic index (GI) foods and the other group eating high-GI foods. The third group had no calorie restrictions. Despite the increased potato consumption during the study period, all three groups showed slight weight loss and reduced body mass index. The researchers concluded, “Potato intake did not cause weight gain.”
Spirituality is Beneficial for Cancer Patients
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ccording to a new review of research published in the journal Cancer, a strong religious or spiritual belief system may improve a cancer patient’s prognosis physically, emotionally and mentally. Researchers from Florida’s H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute and North Carolina’s Wake Forest School of Medicine reviewed clinical studies that included more than 44,000 cancer patients. The first review focused on physical symptoms and found that patients with stronger religious and spiritual beliefs reported fewer cancer symptoms and better physical health. They also showed enhanced capabilities in managing their daily lives. “These relationships were particularly strong in patients that experienced greater emotional aspects of religion and spirituality, including a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as a connection to a source larger than oneself,” states Heather Jim, lead author of the first review. The second review focused on mental health and found reductions in anxiety, depression and distress among those with greater spirituality. Lead author Dr. John Salsman comments, “Also, greater levels of spiritual distress and a sense of disconnectedness from God or a religious community were associated with greater psychological distress or poorer emotional well-being.” In the third review, the researchers found that patients with a stronger spiritual well-being reported better social health, as well. natural awakenings
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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients
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aintaining telomere length has been directly linked to longer lifespan in a number of studies. A telomere is the structure at the end of a chromosome that protects it from deteriorating or fusing with other chromosomes. Its length is being used to measure the potential success of integrative therapy for recovering cancer patients; now University of Calgary research has found that mindfulness meditation helps. The researchers tested 88 breast cancer survivors with a previous diagnosis of stage-one to stage-three breast cancer. The patients’ telomere lengths were tested after either group-support therapy or mindfulness meditation training that included gentle hatha yoga exercises. Results showed that while the control group’s telomere lengths decreased over time, both the mindfulness group and the support therapy group were on average able to maintain their telomere length throughout the testing period.
Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry
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esearch from the University of Arizona’s Health Sciences Center has confirmed that the South American superfruit maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) can aid the cardiovascular system and reduce blood sugar. Clinical trials found a group of antioxidants, called delphinidins, significantly reduced levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, which is linked to atherosclerosis and other heart diseases. The clinical research found that the delphinidins contained in the maqui berry, known as the richest natural source of the antioxidant, aid the health of blood vessels by increasing nitric oxide and decreasing platelets linked with thrombosis, the clogging of arteries that can cause strokes. The researchers also found that the superfruit may help counteract skin aging from ultraviolet radiation-B (UVB) exposure.
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Fungus Among Us
Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mycologists, invented a fungus (mushroom)-based pesticide in 2006. An industry executive states, “This patent represents the most disruptive technology we have ever witnessed.” This “smart” pesticide provides a safe and nearly permanent solution for controlling more than 200,000 species of insects. Entomopathogenic (insect-destroying) fungi are altered so they don’t produce spores. This actually attracts the insects, which then eat them and turn into fungi from the inside-out. The invention has the potential to revolutionize the way humans grow crops. Source: Earth. We Are One. View the patent at Tinyurl.com/FungusPesticidePatent.
Post-It Progress
3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards A new sustainability policy by the 3M Corporation, maker of Post-it notes, has drawn support for its goal of making a minimal impact on forests, wildlife and human rights. 3M paper-based products and packaging require pulp and paper from sources around the world. Working in collaboration with ForestEthics and Greenpeace, the company launched a comprehensive review of all of its pulp and paper procurement expectations to ensure the materials are produced from sustainably logged timber. 3M will now hold paper and pulp suppliers accountable to one of the highest standards in the industry for environmental protection and respect of human rights, including tracing origins and obtaining consent of indigenous peoples and local communities before logging operations occur. The company intends to publish semiannual updates of its progress online. Source: ForestEthics.org
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Good Tithings
Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop This holiday season, every gift purchased through GoodSearch.com can earn a donation of up to 30 percent of its value for a favorite charity, along with money-saving coupons for the customer. More than 2,500 national retailers are participating in the program, including Apple, Target, Toys “R” Us, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart and Expedia. Instead of limiting qualifying purchases to a particular product and charity, the campaign includes nearly every product in the store. The donation goes to the charity or school of the shopper’s choice with the cooperation of the organization’s GoodShop, which has raised more than $9 million for charities ranging from The American Red Cross and ASPCA to local homeless shelters and schools. Each Internet search through the website also earns the charity about a penny. With GoodDining, meals at more than 10,000 restaurants earn donations, with more than 100,000 charities and schools benefitting. UNICEF has used money from GoodSearch and GoodShop to provide clean drinking water to more than 200,000 children.
Greener Globe
World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions
This year’s G7 Summit of the U.S., UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, plus the European Union, has agreed in principle that the global economy must be completely fossil fuel-free by the end of this century to curb destructive climate change. To that end, the nations agreed to work toward cutting emissions between 40 and 70 percent by 2050. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also announced that the G7 countries would raise $100 billion from public and private sources by 2020 to help poorer nations adapt. Environmental groups such as Greenpeace praised the action. In a statement, the Sierra Club called it “the first time that the leaders of the world have made clear with one voice that we must get off fossil fuels completely.” Two hundred countries are expected to commit in writing to specific plans for greening their economies at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this month in Paris. Source: TheHill.com
Sentient Beings
New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence The New Zealand Animal Welfare Amendment Bill that passed into law this year states that animals, like humans, are sentient beings. Dr. Virginia Williams, chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, says this acknowledges, “Animals can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress.” The bill thus bans the use of animals for testing cosmetics. Williams says the legal recognition of animal sentience provides a stronger underpinning of the requirements of the existing Animal Welfare Act. The bill also provides for penalties to enable low-tomedium-level offenders to be punished more effectively and gives animal welfare inspectors the power to issue compliance notices, among other measures. Find a link to the legislation at Tinyurl.com/ NewZealandSentienceBill. natural awakenings
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Dutch Court Upholds Climate Action as a Human Right Perhaps establishing a new global precedent for a state’s obligation to its citizens in the face of a growing climate crisis, a Dutch court has ruled that the government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2020. The decision came in response to a 2013 lawsuit launched by the Amsterdam-based environmental nonprofit Urgenda Foundation and 600 Dutch citizens that argued the government was violating international human rights law by failing to take sufficient measures to combat rising greenhouse gas emissions. A statement from the court reads, “The state must do more to avert the imminent danger caused by climate change, also in view of its duty to provide care to protect and improve the living environment.” In the United States, the youth-led movement Our Children’s Trust (OurChildrens Trust.org) is suing state governments and what they dub “the ruling generation” as accountable for climate inaction. As 350. org co-founder and Communications Director Jamie Henn noted after the ruling, “If the Netherlands sets a precedent, it’s a whole new ball game.” Other countries are weighing the situation, as well. Source: BBC
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Interactive Government
White House Responds to Online Petitions President Obama has made it a priority to open a direct channel for people to be heard via online petitions. Jason Goldman, chief digital officer at the White House, says that his staff has responded to dozens of requests to take action on a variety of issues in recent months. “We want to make sure those responses aren’t the final page, but rather the start of an ongoing conversation,” he says. Change.org has chosen to integrate with the We the People platform, meaning the future signatures of its 100 million users will count toward the threshold of 100,000 for getting an official response from the administration. “The process of hearing from us about your petition is going to look a little different,” says Goldman. “We’ve assembled a team of people responsible for taking your questions and requests and bringing them to the right people, whether within the White House or in an agency within the administration that may be in a position to say something about your request.” Visit Petitions.WhiteHouse.gov.
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Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources Last-minute online shopping can be costly in both dollars and pollution. Choosing next-day delivery puts purchased products on a plane that burns far more carbon-producing fossil fuel than ground transportation. But there’s a better way, and how we package gifts for shipping counts. Order and ship early. Building in more lead time affords less costly shipping options. Eco-wise, if the shipper has some freedom in scheduling deliveries, it can choose to hold up a delivery truck until it’s full, rather than sending one out halfempty. Also, if a package doesn’t have to reach its destination by a particular day or time, the company can choose the most efficient local delivery routing. A recent University of Washington study found that a community using grocery delivery services slashed carbon emissions when compared to individuals driving to the supermarket. Plus, they achieved their biggest gains—80 to 90 percent lower emissions—when they could plan deliveries around customer locations, rather than precise delivery windows, thus minimizing driving distance and time on the road. Seek out available boxes. Many grocery and beverage stores don’t immediately break down incoming cardboard shipping boxes. Ask a store attendant if they have any available. Reusing saved paper bags from checkout (for those that don’t bring reusable bags) can serve to cushion gift-wrapped boxes. GreenAmerica.org suggests repurposing gently-used wrapping paper or old fabrics, newspapers, magazines or calendars for a creative look. Return any foam peanuts in received packages to a pack-n-ship shop for reuse. Know the options. While U.S. Postal Service (usps.com) Priority Mail offers flat rates to any state regardless of weight (up to 70 pounds), package tracking and other year-round features, the cost of using other carriers varies by destination zip code, package size and weight. Verify price and timing options, making sure packages arrive in good time to be under the Christmas tree before December 25.
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Giving Tuesday by Roberta Bolduc
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iving Tuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for purposes of hashtag activism, refers to the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. This year it falls on December 1. It is a movement to create a national day of giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season. Giving Tuesday was started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation as a response to commercialization and consumerism in the postThanksgiving season. In deference to Giving Tuesday, we are highlighting three non-profit organizations that are doing great work in our local communities. Since this is our quarterly pet issue, one of these groups is involved with the placement of service dogs. You may want to take a moment to go on the individual websites, read more about their commitment to reaching out to those who need a helping hand, and perhaps, in the spirit of the season, make a donation. It could be a great way to kick start the holiday festivities.
Cancer Crackdown Cancer Crackdown is an organization based in Greenville that works with cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers, and those interested in cancer prevention in order to provide information on natural therapies to defeat cancer and remain cancer free. They seek out credible practitioners and service providers that can help meet that goal. Their “Fighting Together” program matches a “fighter” with a Resource Coordinator, who will work together to determine and carry out the best overall plan for the cancer fighters’ success. Cancer Crackdown provides many hours of free support and coaching to those in need around the world. They assist approximately 50 cancer fighters at a time and have helped hundreds since their beginning in 2012. Cancer Crackdown’s website (see footnote) is jam packed with information on fighting and preventing cancer. The Cancer Crackdown Store provides products at discounts to cancer fighters in need, and proceeds from the store fund the Fighting Together Program. CEO and Co-Founder, Tara Mann, was recently featured in a nine-part series called “The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest.” 18
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Meals on Wheels–Anderson was organized in June 1976. The program has grown from delivering 30 meals per day to an average of 600 meals per week day and 300 frozen meals on weekends. Hot, nutritious, and delicious meals are prepared and packed five days a week. Their mission is simple–to feed the hungry, and their guidelines are pretty straight forward. The recipient must: • Be homebound or have limited driving ability; • Be physically or mentally incapacitated to the point where meal preparation is difficult, dangerous or impossible; and • Live alone or with another incapacitated person. Individuals can apply for the program or be recommended by a doctor, family member, or friend. There is a $10 administration fee to get started with no other charges afterward.
The Service Dog Institute The Service Dog Institute, founded in 2009, trains and provides service dogs for individuals with special needs, including children, adults, and veterans. The dogs provide companionship and perform skilled tasks that enable their owners to lead more independent lives. Different types of service dogs, based on the individual’s special needs, receive extensive customized training by TSDI. Usually Golden Retriever and Labrador puppies have been found to be the best breed compatible for this specialized training and placement. In some cases an individual’s own dog might qualify for service training. All the costs associated with the training program are raised through fundraising and donations. A $45 application fee is submitted with a completed application. If accepted into the program, the family or individual is asked to participate in the fundraising goal and that goal must be met before a dog is selected. Costs vary depending on the type of service needed. An average of $1,400 is the cost to train a companion dog, while it might cost $8,900 for the training of a dog assisting with balance. According to founder, Melissa Yetter, the average cost for training a dog for an autistic child or one with intellectual disabilities is around $7,500. Grants are applied for to assist in operations, program development, service dog community awareness and education and service dog placement. To date TSDI has placed seventeen dogs and will be placing another seven within the next six months. For more information on these organizations, please visit their websites: CancerCrackdown.org; ACMOW.org; and TheServiceDogInstitute.org. Roberta Bolduc is the Publisher of and a writer for Upstate Natural Awakenings.
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AWAKENING TO SPIRIT Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us by Richard Davenport
By its intimate connection with divine love, Spirit infuses human experience with qualities of amazing grace—unexpected clarity, vision, wisdom, peace, compassion, emotional release, inspirational epiphanies, deep understanding and comprehensive healing of mind, body and soul.
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hile society abounds with scientific research, products and practices that promise to enhance our mind or body and the mind-body connection, without Spirit in the mix, neither rises to its full potential. A heart open to a higher power exponentially multiplies the effects of this crucial connection. “Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy that can bring light to our hearts and minds. In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence,” according to renowned bestselling author Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. Experiential, non-verbal and lifechanging encounters with the unbounded power and presence of Spirit in prayer and meditation are difficult to analyze in the same way as mind-body
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science. However, Dyer points to the works and outcomes of Spirit as visible evidence of how it lifts us up. We see individuals with rapturous hearts sending out signals that they love the world and everyone in it. Those that live in Spirit tend to see the world as a friendly place, are at peace with themselves, appear to be open and accepting rather than judgmental and harsh, and often report being healed of all sorts of diseases, relationship challenges, career fluctuations and questions of purpose and direction. They attest to how Spirit shines a triumphant light in the midst of dark nights of the soul, redefining the essence of life itself and declaring us worthy in our innermost reaches.
Personal Healing
When a 19-year-old woman entered basic military training at Lackland Air
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Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas, and was undergoing initial medical and psychological screening, she was identified as having body and mind issues that would require her to be separated from the service. These problems included organ failures and spinal misalignment, as well as severe consequences of an emotionally abusive upbringing. It was determined that she could not handle the physical and mental demands of military life. Because the policy was to not treat such problems if identified upon entering the service, authorities allowed her to remain in training until her separation from the Air Force could be processed. The woman was impressed and also distressed by the finality of the verdict and assessment tools used by mind and body experts among the medical staff. In talking with a chaplain on the base, she came to understand that she could choose to appeal her case to another jurisdiction, a “higher” court of Spirit. Focusing on the voice of divine love, she grew to see Spirit as more than a higher power. She saw Spirit as a higher authority. She surrendered to divine love’s authority as ultimate law, supremely qualified to reorder her whole being. She trusted that aligning with spiritual power could change her view of her identity and the seemingly inescapable consequences of genetics, environment and human history denying her desire to serve her country in this way. Listening to a higher witness testifying on her behalf and identifying her authentic being as the magnificent expression of the magnificent Creator, she felt encouraged to the point that her mind and body stopped arresting her progress and became more effective servants, responding with greater freedom and joy. One limitation after another fell away, and the military and medical authorities seemed pleased with her progress as she neared completion of training. Finally, performing a mile-and-a-half run within a required time remained the only obstacle to graduation, and she was still 45 seconds too slow. This helpful passage from the Hebrew prophet Isaiah became central to her prayer and meditation as she approached her last running attempt:
Young people will get tired; strapping young men will stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run—never winded, never weary. They will walk—never tired, never faint. ~Isaiah 40: 30-31 (The Voice) She passed her final attempt with 18 seconds to spare, running on eagles’ wings. So, how can we all discern such a divine witness to our original authentic being amidst loud testimony of all the voices and labels shouting in our head and body, including those imposed by others?
Prayer and Meditation
There are two approaches to listening to the voice within, whether we name it God, higher power, Spirit, grace, Eternal One, or divine love or Love. Complementary, rather than mutually exclusive, both approaches require a capacity, gained through patient practice, of quieting the inner and outer chatter and learning to hear that which calls us to be more than what human experience suggests is possible. It’s who we are in the eyes of grace. Sanford C. Wilder, of Grafton, Illinois, author of Listening to Grace, offers personal growth and development programs through EducareUnlearning.com that encourage prayer and meditation that emphasize listening. He practices both approaches and makes distinctions between them. “When I pray, I am directing my thoughts toward God, listening and often affirming what I know to be divinely true. I am yearning to surrender my will and affections in conscious connection with the divine such that I or another receives a blessing,” shares Wilder. In such prayerful listening, he hopes to gain something, often a new insight and corresponding manifestation. “When I meditate, my intention is to sacrifice every thought, concept, image and feeling to God, the only consciousness. I trust that listening and observing with nonattachment helps me release conscious and unconscious natural awakenings
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conditioned thought patterns permeated by a human sense of self.” Through meditative listening, he hopes to release everything rather than receive anything, accepting that everyone is equipped and able to be open to, witness and experience nonstop blessings. Helen Mathis has been an educator in the Philippines and Swaziland as well as the U.S., including an instructor of religion at Principia College, near St. Louis; she is now part of a Centering Prayer Circle in Stockton, California. She explains that centering prayer may be seen as a hybrid that embraces both prayer and meditation, nourishing what’s beneath the preoccupied self to awaken a deeper and vastly more authentic self. Mathis appreciates what Cynthia Bourgeault explores in her book Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, that, “This confusion between small self and the larger Self… [the] ‘True Self,’ ‘Essential Self’ or ‘Real I’—is the core illusion of the human condition, and penetrating this illusion is what awakening is all about.” Like Bourgeault, Mathis believes that it’s not about the absence of thoughts so
Through conscious listening we discover that our true nature—as witnessed by Spirit—though sometimes obscured from view, is never altered from its original beauty and wholeness. ~Helen Mathis much as detaching from our thoughts, trusting that we can let go and be safe, consent to surrender human will and forgo personal agendas. Only then can spiritual sense come into play. “The goal is to awaken to, open to and get in touch with our innermost being and Spirit,” Mathis affirms. “Clearly, centering prayer assumes we each have a spiritual awareness of the divine within us that acts, as Bourgeault puts it, as ‘a kind of interior compass whose magnetic north is always fixed on God.’”
Core Shift
We often approach a Spirit dimension with the attitude of “what it can do for me.” The higher practice that mystics and other deep thinkers of various faith traditions ultimately arrive at instead centers on transforming our whole self to align with Spirit’s purpose for us, which changes everything. Reverend Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the New Thought Agape Spiritual Center, in Los Angeles, and a spiritual mentor to Oprah Winfrey, believes, “The relationship we have with the infinite is more about how we are to serve it than it is to serve us.” Beckwith describes three primary stages of realizing the power and purpose of divine Spirit expressed as our spirit. The first is that of a victim (feeling powerless, unable to effect change). The second is when an individual learns the existence of universal law that responds to our thinking, emotions and attitude; we learn how to use it to stabilize life structures and demonstrate health and well-being.
“Ultimately, in stage three, we become a vehicle of life in service to life. Instead of using the law, the law uses us. Life fulfills its own nature through us,” he says. “All of life is conspiring for our freedom, liberation, wholeness and health.” He urges us not to stop and stagnate at stage two, using divine laws only to manifest personal conveniences, stuff and even people for our use; this can hijack views of abundance into materialism and consumerism. He quips, “We are not here to go shopping.”
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Grace and Spirit work in us, through us and between us, yet we can’t simply summon them up or outline their outcomes.
To feel Spirit’s presence, we must surrender our own sense of how it will work, its timeline and the impact on our ego or status quo. As with anything worthwhile, conscientious practice is essential. Life, defined by Spirit, gives fresh strength and impetus to mind and body. All three are vital elements of the dance of life. Richard Davenport is a spiritual life educator (HigherGroundForLife.com) and the founding executive director of an inclusive nationwide Bible and spiritual life community (BibleAndSpiritualLife. org). Now based in St. Louis, MO, he is a retired Air Force chaplain, having served at Lackland and other U.S. Air Force bases on three continents.
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rayer from a heart willing to surrender, change, learn, grow and bless others works to keep us centered on pure motives like wellness, wholeheartedness and compassion. Such prayer can help us progress spiritually. These five forms of prayer, found in the Bible, have a universal application to any spiritual practice. Although differing in their approach, all share the purpose of creating a fuller mindfulness of our true identity and relationship to the divine, while enhancing our capacity to bless all creation. If we are not feeling the desired breakthroughs using one form, perhaps the one most familiar or comfortable to us, we might do well to explore others. Praise – a posture of adoration, honoring and surrender to a power, vision, and authority greater than our own. Thanksgiving – or better yet, for its consistency and permeating of our whole self, thanks-living. The garden of our spirit is enriched by embracing a gratitude attitude in all we do. Petition – a relational posture that opens our heart as we learn to ask for help, to seek perspective beyond a limited self, beyond a smaller, egodriven orientation.
Intercession – praying for others; blessing, honoring and cherishing them as God sees them. When we feel burdened and blocked by our own trials, expressing empathy and compassion for others can unlock our heart and mind. We can lovingly witness the true nature of those that are seemingly tangled in forces blocking or opposing their higher good. Affirmation – release and rest in divine authority, acknowledging the uni-verse as literally one song reflecting the singular harmony that Spirit knows and is unfolding in every moment to meet our need in forms we can see and feel right now.
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Be Good to the Bees by Gladys Hutson
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any concerned with the decline in our Honey Bee population may know that President Obama has created a task force entitled “Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators.” It was implemented in June of 2014. The First National Conference on Protecting Pollinators in the Ornamental Landscapes was held in October and was well-attended. Almost every state college in the U.S. was represented at the conference, which included those from the UK and Canada as well. The president’s task force approved grant money allowing field trials to be conducted regarding the status of our pollinators. A day and a half of reports presented by professors and undergrad students about these field trials showed overwhelming evidence that there has been a decline of all pollinators due to three factors: lack of habitat, pests and pesticides. For those who may not know, pollinators refer to Honey Bees as well as Native Pollinators (Bumble Bees, Orchard Mason Bees, Leaf Cutter Bees, etc.) There was no media present at this conference and none of this made headlines news. The silver lining was learning that studies and trials are now being undertaken by people unrelated to the companies that produce the pesticides in question. Below are summaries of the three issues stated. Lack of Habitat: Urban sprawl is at an all-time high. Subdivisions are popping up all over, on land that was previously farmed or wooded. Most new subdivisions enforce Home Owners Association (HOA) rules and ordinances in their sale contracts. HOA ordinances often include clauses forcing the homeowner to have what could be called a “cookie cutter” yard: grass, no weeds, and all the same button-shaped bushes and shrubs. This is what is referred to as “mono culture.” Many of the Japanese or Chinese cultivated varieties of bushes and plants have no food value for our pollinators. So what can a home owner in a subdivision such as this do for our pollinators? This is a difficult question because
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these HOAs have a lot of power. However, approaching your HOA to see if by-laws can be revised to include the addition of some native plants that are beneficial to our pollinators is a step in the right direction. For those not regulated by an HOA, the best thing to do is to plant for the bees. If you must have grass—which is no benefit to our pollinators—don’t use herbicides. Let those dandelions grow! Start some Milkweed, or let the clover intermingle through the yard. Those are foods for bees and pollinators. Dead Nettle and Hen Bit are some of nature’s first foods in the spring for pollinators. Maybe take a corner of your back yard and create a pollinator-friendly area with native plants. They can look quite beautiful if designed correctly. Or for a less structured look, don’t mow and let an area go wild. Simply throw native plant seeds out and let them do what they will. The pollinators will thank you by being around to pollinate the veggies in your garden and fruit on your trees. Pests: The bees are really under siege from a pest called the Varroa Mite. It is a mite that attaches to the bee and kills them. They are horrible pests and are responsible for many losses in the Honey Bee apiaries. The average person can’t do much about this pest. However, much research is being done to breed miteresistant bees. A recent study shows a positive result when mushroom fungi is fed to the bees. Most colleges have research programs studying this pest. N.C. State has a very active program. Those interested in increasing our Honey Bee populations can support these programs with a financial contribution. Pesticides: Everyone can do something in this category! Try to increase your tolerance for a bug or two in your garden. Their life cycles are pretty short. In Mother Nature, there is a balance. There are good bugs and bad bugs. When people kill the bad bugs they reduce the food source for the good bugs, so they go elsewhere. Sometimes a spray of water can dislodge an insect such as an aphid. If we must use a chemical, choose a less toxic one and always spray either early morning or late evening when pollinators are not out foraging, and please never use Sevin Dust! There is probably a group of Master Gardeners in your county. Before you spray, ask a Master Gardener an alternative way to deal with the pest(s) that you are encountering. You can find Master Gardeners through your County Extension Service. By all working together and learning the best practices to manage pests, we will in turn be helping to save our pollinators. Education is the key! Gladys Hutson is a Beekeeper and Master Gardener, as well as the Piedmont Regional Director of the N.C. State Beekeepers Association and the Secretary of Union County North Carolina Beekeepers Association. Learn more at her website, TheBeeLady.org. To read about the task force, visit the website of the White House at Go.WH.gov/nho8jW.
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Along with an emotional bottom he simple act of switching on a line, many people pose a greater quesbulb can light a room; preaching tion: What is the cost to our spiritual that humans are caretakers of the Earth can enlighten a community. “How life if we act selfishly? “We need to know what is sacred and are we faithful to God’s The film Renewal what matters for gencreation?” asks Diana erations to come,” says Butler Bass, Ph.D., documents this grassroots Bass. “This is an exciting author of Grounded: time for communities of Finding God in the movement at faith to work together.” World—A Spiritual Churches, synagogues, Revolution, in AlexRenewalProject.net. mosques and other faith andria, Virginia. “The groups are sending a connection between the natural world and the world we live message to their congregations and communities: We need to care for what in helps us understand the remarkable the Creator has given us. responsibility we have to the planet.”
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of Less Clutter, More Life, in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Lack of time, interest and energy keep us from passing along what we no longer want or need. For most of us, 80 percent of what we keep, we never use.” That includes paperwork, another specialty of her Productive Environment Institute. When the United Methodist North Carolina Conference Center’s new building was ready, there was plenty to sort through before moving. “We estimate seven tons of items were recycled. It became an example for individual churches,” says Hemphill. Her own church, Mount Zion Methodist, in nearby Garner, has cleared out two storage rooms. Items were reclaimed, auctioned or donated to a shelter. “We gained Sunday school rooms in return,” she says.
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Awareness of the environment and eco-friendly living is a concept religions agree on. At the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, in Sterling, Virginia, an education program encourages community members to recycle, plant trees and lower water and energy usage. Including their Sunday School, they reduced their overall carbon footprint by 13 percent and energy consumption by 21 percent. Interfaith Power & Light is active in most states and can help implement such user- and eco-friendly changes. Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, the director of outreach for the Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center, in Falls Church, Virginia, suggests thinking larger and encourages members to ask for changes in public policies by lobbying their representatives. In 2016, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago will promote a Green Ramadan. During Ramadan, members re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. Greener than most, The Garden Church, in San Pedro, California, has no building. “People tell me, ‘The outdoors is my church;’ I take them at their word,” says founding Pastor Anna Woofenden. “We have a central table surrounded by gardens. About 90 percent of what we grow is vegetables, the rest is flowers. This church is a living sanctuary, a place to belong, a place of community. God’s love is made visible as people are fed in body, mind and spirit.” “Eco-friendly teaching represents a new spiritual imagination of how to live well in the world,” observes Bass. “Faith makes a difference.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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s the planet experiences great changes, both physical and social, many people feel the call for spiritual community. However, the traditional church is not always the right fit. One option for those who believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ and want to focus on the positive aspects of their lives is Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson. Those individuals who have seen the periodical The Daily Word, or heard of the 80-year, round-the-clock vigilance of prayer, Silent Unity, have already had their lives touched by Unity Church. Unity includes facets of traditional churches, such as prayer, the belief in God and the teachings of Jesus. However, they also focus on many of the ideas that are familiar to those walking a spiritual path, such as oneness, a belief in the power of the ‘now’ moment, and the importance of cultivating gratitude. The following are some quotes from the website of Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson. “Unity is a worldwide Christian organization with an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and in all life. God is seen as having many attributes, but the most important is LOVE. Unity stresses that God is not a physical man in the sky, for that limits our understanding. God is Spirit, everywhere present, the one and only Spirit behind, in, and through all things, visible and invisible.” “Unity explains that the mind is our connecting link with God, or Divine Mind, and shows how the action of our mind affects our body and circumstances. Much emphasis is placed on the effective power that thoughts, feelings, words, and acts have upon our life.”
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In addition to Sunday services, Unity also has classes and events focused on teachings that relate to its principles, such as the popular A Course in Miracles. Past sermons/workshops/ classes that this Unity location has held (detailed on their website) include: Dr Will Coleman - Activating the Christ Consciousness; Tony George - Life: It’s Meant for Living; Phyllis Benfield - Spiritual Gatherings: Reiki I; Robin Volker - Week of Prosperity; and Jessica Edhlund - Eco Lifestyle Workshop Series. Each first Wednesday, the church holds a meditation and Oneness Blessing, described in an article by the publisher of this magazine in our August issue. Also, Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson holds a bazaar— called 5th Sunday Market—for its members to sell their handmade crafts and goods to the attending public. It is held during most months containing five Sundays. This year, the Sunday service prior to Christmas is The Twelve Lights of Bethlehem, in which patrons are invited to join in a new celebration of the birth of Jesus and to discover twelve modern aspects of spiritual living in the biblical story. For the service prior to the New Year celebration, they have the Burning Bowl and White Stone Ceremony, which helps attendees replace outgrown aspects of themselves with those desired for spiritual growth and expansion. Also occurring is the Create Your Best Year Workshop, at which Robin Volker guides participants to identify and prioritize goals—workbook included. For more details on these events and others, check out this issue’s Calendar section (see the Table of Contents). Every month, Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson highlights five of its events in the Upstate Natural Awakenings Calendar. All people are unique, so having options is important. For those that feel they are a ‘square peg’ in the more traditional churches, Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson might just provide the right fit. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson is located at 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. For more information, call 864-6466114 or go to UnityOfClemsonAnderson.org. See ad, page 22. Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor and a writer for Natural Awakenings.
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Emily Holmes, a Queensland, Australia, wellness coach who blogs at Conscious-Foodie.com, says her favorite is Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes. She serves them with a pot of peppermint tea. Houston-based Joshua Weissman is the author of The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook and blogs at SlimPalate. com. He shares his philosophy on holiday treats: “My first thought is that I don’t want to feel guilty after eating it. My second is that I still want it to taste and look good.” His Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles fit the festive bill. In New York City, noted vegan cookbook author and Pastry Chef Fran Costigan is an expert in all things chocolate, including her Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles. “When you make something really delicious with real ingredients, your mouth knows it, your brain knows it, your body knows it. You feel satisfied,” she says. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve chilled with the puddings.
nutmeg and ginger in a food processor. Process until mixture is combined and looks like fine crumbs. Spoon the mixture into a large bowl. Add the orange juice, and then mix again. Pudding mix should come together when lightly hand-squeezed.
Teresa Cutter’s Healthy Christmas Puddings Yields: 6 to 8 small puddings 8 oz fresh pitted dates—approximately 10 to 15 dates, depending on their size Zest from 1 orange 9 oz dried apricots, chopped 1½ cups almond meal/ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 to 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 oz white chocolate, melted, for decoration (optional) Combine dates, orange zest, apricots, vanilla, ground almonds, cinnamon,
Divide into 6 small puddings. Line the base of 6 small decorative molds with plastic wrap and firmly press the puddings into them. Once firmly packed in the mold, invert the pudding and remove the plastic wrap. Melt white chocolate in a small bowl set over a simmering pot of water. Spoon a little white chocolate over the tops of the puddings if desired and garnish with goji berries, fresh cherries or another fanciful topper. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve puddings with chilled mango coconut custard. Mango Coconut Custard 1 mango, chopped ½ cup coconut milk Juice from ½ orange
Teresa Cutter’s No-Bake Carrot Cake Yields: 16 servings 2½ cups (9½ oz) shelled walnuts 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed or whole chia seeds ½ cup (2 oz) rolled oats (or gluten-free almond meal) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp sea salt 1 cup (6½ oz) of 12 large fresh dates, pitted ½ cup (3 oz) dried chopped apricots or pineapple (sulfur-free) 2 large raw carrots, grated Zest from 1 orange 2 tsp vanilla bean paste Combine walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, orange zest and sea salt into a food processor and run it until mixed and finely chopped. Add dates and apricots. Process again until thoroughly mixed. Add grated raw carrot and vanilla and then process again until combined. The mix should now form a nice dough. Spoon into a bowl. Add and kneed oats through the raw carrot cake mixture.
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Press cake firmly into a 6-inch round baking dish lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing at least 2 hours for the cake to rest. It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. Enjoy as is or garnish with macadamia nut cream, a drizzle of honey and walnuts. Note: Other raw nuts can substitute for walnuts—try pecans, almonds or macadamia nuts. Macadamia Nut Cream Combine 1 cup of raw cashew nuts or macadamia nuts with ½ cup of orange juice or coconut water and a little vanilla. Blend in a high-speed blender like a Vitamix until smooth and creamy.
Emily Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes Yields: 2 dozen mini-cupcakes Cake 1 cup raw, shelled, skinned nuts (such as almonds) 1 /3 cup cacao powder 4 fresh dates, pitted Filling 2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup dried cherries
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Joshua Weissman’s Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles Yields: About 12 to 16 (1½-inch) truffles Warm winter spices mix with fragrant pumpkin and almond butter to make seasonal truffles hand dipped in fresh vanilla bean-infused white chocolate. Filling ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée
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(not pie filling) ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup vegan cream cheese ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼-½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp fresh grated ginger 1 Tbsp coconut flour 2 packets stevia (like Sweetleaf packets) Coating (vanilla bean white chocolate) 2 oz food grade (not for skin care) cacao butter broken up into small pieces for melting ¼-½ vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise to scrape out the interior, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 20 drops stevia (like Sweetleaf Steviaclear drops) In a medium-sized bowl, combine everything for the filling, including pumpkin purée, almond butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coconut flour and stevia. Mix thoroughly until smoothly incorporated and no cream cheese chunks are left. Chill by refrigerating the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes or freezing it for 2 to 5 minutes. Roll chilled filling mixture into mediumto-small-sized balls a little less than an inch in diameter and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place balls back into the refrigerator for 10 minutes or the freezer for 5 minutes so the balls harden enough to allow dipping.
Heat a double boiler or small pot that fits into a medium pot of gently boiling water over medium-to-low heat. Scrape out the vanilla bean pod, conserving vanilla beans for adding once the cacao butter is melted. Place cacao butter in the top of a double boiler and melt and add stevia. Then add vanilla beans and mix well. Turn the heat to low to keep warm and melted. Pull out the hardened filling shaped into balls and one at a time drop them into the white chocolate mixture and roll them around until they’re fully covered with mixture using fingers or a small spoon. Carefully spoon out each truffle using a spoon, gently tapping the spoon on the inside of the saucepan to slough off excess cacao butter that may pool on it. Take special care not to drop the truffle. Gently place each treat back onto the tray. Repeat the whole process until all the coated balls are on the tray. Let them cool at room temperature and serve immediately or place them in the refrigerator to harden and serve later. Chilled, truffles will keep for 3 to 5 days.
Fran Costigan’s Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles Yields: 20 to 24 (1-inch) truffles
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This creamy chocolate truffle has a slightly chewy texture with a coating for color and crunch. Raw tahini is sweeter than when its roasted and either kind is good.
Cool to room temperature, stirring a few times using a silicone spatula. Spoon into a small shallow container and refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours until the ganache is firm. The ganache can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 1 week.
Truffle Ganache 4 oz dark fair trade chocolate (70 to 72 percent), finely chopped Finely minced zest of half a medium orange 3 Tbsp orange juice ¼ cup agave syrup 1 Tbsp raw or roasted tahini, stirred 1½ Tbsp white sesame seeds, lightly toasted 1½ Tbsp black sesame seeds, lightly toasted Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl.
Shape Truffle Centers Remove the ganache from the refrigerator. Use one spoon to scoop out 1-inch pieces of ganache and another to push it off the spoon into the container. When half the ganache has been used, roll into logs about 1-inch long, washing and drying hands as needed. (If at any time the ganache becomes too soft to shape, refrigerate until cold before proceeding.)
Mix the orange zest and juice and agave in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the tahini, whisking vigorously. The mixture will thicken immediately. Don’t be concerned if it looks broken or curdled; it’ll smooth out with whisking. Simmer the mixture for 30 seconds until it’s shiny and smooth. Remove from heat and wait about 30 seconds until it’s no longer steaming and then pour it over the chocolate. Cover the bowl with a plate. Wait 1 minute and then stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Note: The ganache will not be perfectly smooth.
Cover and refrigerate the truffle centers 15 to 25 minutes to set, before final shaping and finishing with the sesame seed coating. Truffle Coating Mix the sesame seeds in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons on the bottom of a shallow container. Put a few logs at a time into the bowl of sesame seeds and roll until lightly coated. Pinch the ends to form the oval quenelle (football) shape. Place the finished truffles in the refrigerator to set for 35 to 45 minutes. Adapted from Vegan Chocolate, by Fran Costigan, used with permission.
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HEAVENLY SCENTS How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances by Kathleen Barnes
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whiff of sweetness can communicate a personal signature of tranquility, alertness or romance, or it can cause a bout of miserable sneezing, wheezing or nausea for those in the vicinity and even the unwitting wearer.
Commercial Chemicals
“When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals,’” warns the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG). “A major loophole in the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion and body wash include nearly any ingredient under the term fragrance without actually listing the chemical.” Companies that manufacture personal care products are required by law to list the ingredients they use, but fragrances and trade-secret formulas are exempt. What’s known as a dirty little secret in the fragrance industry is the unlabeled presence of toxic chemicals not only in perfumes, but in any personal care product that includes a scent. Lab tests commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the EWG confirm the presence of parabens 36
that interfere with hormone production, cancer-causing phthalates, and synthetic musks that have been linked to hormone disruption, among many other ills.
Naturally Safe Scents
“Opting for natural scents from organic essential oils not only offers a toxinfree alternative, the oils’ aromatherapy benefits have time-proven therapeutic value,” suggests Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, in Portland, Oregon. Recent research from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica, in Brazil, confirms that lavender oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain-relieving properties similar to those of a mild-dose narcotic. Plus, it smells heavenly, says botanical perfumer Roxana Villa, of Woodland Hills, a California-based spokesperson for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. “Considering the part of the plant used will give you an idea of its therapeutic value,” says Villa. “A root base will be good for grounding. Since bark is like skin, oils such as birch will benefit skin and muscles. Oils from flowers are excellent for anything related to the head and mind.”
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GIFT BLEND FOR MEN Western cultures value “manly” Earth scents like sandalwood and cedarwood, while in other cultures, flowery scents are acceptable for men. An appealing woodsy blend for an American male blends cedarwood, clary sage and lime. Oregano and cinnamon oils have powerful antifungal properties, even against Candida-type fungi resistant to prescription drugs, according to Brazilian research from Universidade Federal. A groundbreaking study from the Slovak University of Technology, in Slovakia, even suggests that rosemary oil can kill cancer cells. These are all scents that can be the foundations of do-it-yourself perfumes.
Customized Blends
“It’s fun to experiment with organic essential oils and create that unique blend that becomes a personal signature,” says Charlynn Avery, an aromatherapist with Aura Cacia, in Norway, Iowa. She explains that essential oils have three basic “notes” and blending them correctly will result in a fragrance suited to last throughout the day. “The base note is heavier and lasts the longest. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine hang around longer in the atmosphere and on the wearer,” she explains. Blending the
The 1-2-3s of Blending Oils Base Notes Middle Notes Top Notes sandalwood lavender orange jasmine bergamot lemon myrrh geranium grapefruit vetiver rosemary eucalyptus patchouli tea tree lime cedarwood clary sage peppermint A general ratio of 50 percent base note oils to 30 percent middle notes and 20 percent top notes is recommended. Source: courtesy of AuraCacia.com base with a slightly lighter middle note like lavender, rosemary or clary sage and a light and short-lasting top note like orange, lime or peppermint will create a complex and pleasing blend. “That’s the beauty of the art of it,” says Avery. “You can create synergistic blends that harmonize and complement the attributes of each to such an extent that you may not be able to detect the scents of the individual oils.” There are no hard and fast rules,
but our experts offer a few guidelines for creating our own unique blends that will be well-received as holiday gifts. Use a base of oil like jojoba or sweet almond to create a perfumed oil. Note that oils undiluted by a carrier can burn the skin. For oil-based blends, use a ratio of 50 drops of bottom note oil, 30 drops of a middle note and 20 drops of a top note in two ounces of carrier oil.
Another option is to use an alcohol base of either isopropyl rubbing alcohol or 85-proof vodka to make a spray perfume; the alcohol will evaporate quickly. Alcohol-based blends generally last longer, especially with fragile citrus oils. A usual ratio is 10 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcohol-based carrier. Oil-based blends are ready to use almost immediately. Alcohol-based blends should age a week or two at least and will become more strongly scented in time. Store fragrances in bottles in a dark, cool place. Bottles with tiny roll-on caps are commercially available. “It’s very much trial and error to arrive at a preferred scent, so be creative and keep careful notes of experiments and improve on them as you gain experience,” counsels Avery. “If you crinkle your nose at patchouli, you probably won’t like an oil blend with it, either. Choose scents you like.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.
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Eat, Bark and Be Merry Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets by Sandra Murphy
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s with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season. Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Better fare are homemade treats of organic, safe and tasty ingredients—true gifts from the heart. Homemade assures the quality of ingredients, avoids unhealthy additives and allows the giver to adjust for individual taste or food sensitivities. Most healthy recipes can be made from readily available ingredients.
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Offer them a variety of seeds and fresh water. Always use unsalted, unseasoned seeds. Mix harder-to-crack striped sunflower seeds with the smaller black oil version to attract the largest number of birds. Organically grown peanuts in the shell, dried fruit, oranges, pomegranates or rehydrated raisins offer a burst of energy. Impale round fruits, halved, on a small dowel rod attached to the feeding table to hold them in place. Note that oats go to waste, shelled sunflower seeds spoil and cracked corn attracts raccoons. Pass on any kind of popcorn.
enjoy. Don’t use low-fat peanut butter because birds need to pack in the calories in order to stay warm.
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Organic catnip, fresh or dried and baked into a crunchy treat, will bring kitty running. In recipes, avoid canned tuna because of bisphenol A (BPA) concerns; also minimize the frequency and portion of tuna and salmon treats due to mercury accumulation in the fish. Unseasoned tuna or salmon packed in water in a pouch is a better choice. Many recipes labeled for dogs can be converted for cats by making them into smaller bites.
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“When possible, I put organic and local foods, non-GMO, hormone-and antibiotic-free, grass-fed and humanely raised properties at the top of my list. A healthier dog means fewer
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vet visits and more years together,” says Tonya Wilhelm, a dog trainer in Toledo, Ohio. “Buy in bulk from a co-op or farmer and maybe share with friends to get the best price.”
Dehydrated Foods
Dehydrating removes moisture from food while retaining nutrients, and comprises a distinct cooking method. Stephanie Raya, resident chef at Excalibur Dehydrator, in Sacramento, California, recommends, “For safe chicken and pork, pre-cook before dehydrating. Beef can be dehydrated from a raw state. My Boston terriers also love dehydrated, sweet potato chips.” A number of commercial dehydrated meat and fish jerkies have been recalled (search DogFoodAdvisor. com/?s=treats). Homemade treats offer superior control of ingredients. “When I make my pets’ treats, I know what’s in their food, including the herbs used for flavor,” says Raya. After she’s ensured that the food is thoroughly dried, she packs it in vacuum bags and stores them away from light. She notes that dehydrating takes longer than baking, but is cost-effective at 25 to 50 cents an hour. Veggie options include dehydrated zucchini chips, butternut squash chips, cherry tomato bites, matchstick carrots or peach or other fruit slices.
Make it Festive
A cat’s sense of smell is 10 to 15 times better than ours, but is still modest compared to dogs that out-sniff us by a factor of 30 to 60 times; that’s why putting wrapped treats under a holiday tree or in a stocking is a bad idea. Store them securely and then bring them out when it’s time to open gifts. Use blue tissue paper for easy-to-open Hanukkah gifts, red or green for Christmas (bows, yes; ribbons, no). For dogs that love puzzles, placing treats inside a wrapped box adds to the fun. Remember that rich or unfamiliar foods can make pets sick. Instead, gift them with their own healthy, safe treats from known ingredients so that everyone has a happy holiday. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
Special Holiday Pet Recipes Chicken Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies 1 cup filtered water 10 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 2-in cubes ½ cup brown rice, dry 1 cup coconut flour 1 Tbsp ground flax seed Place water, chicken and rice in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered, for one hour. Strain and let cool.
Coconut Bites Yields: Approximately 20 cookies 1 orange, peeled, seeded, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 banana, peeled, chopped into bite-size pieces ½ cup coconut flour Lemon zest Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Put the orange and banana into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Combine blended fruit and coconut flour. Mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle lemon zest on the uncooked treats. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool. Tip: Keep a few treats in an air-tight container and freeze the remainder for later. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm
Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Preheat a frying pan on medium heat for three minutes. Add coconut oil. Coat the pan evenly.
Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Add hamburger and stir fry until almost fully cooked. Add peppers, kale and figs to the meat. Continue to stir fry until the kale is reduced.
Place cooled chicken and rice mixture in a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth.
Allow mixture to cool. Then, place mixture into a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
Place the purée in a large bowl. Add the coconut flour and flax seed; mix well.
Combine the blended mixture and quinoa flour. Mix well.
Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool.
Form into 3-inch flat discs. Place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place on rack to cool. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm
Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm
Meatball Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies 1 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 10 oz grass-fed hamburger, 85 percent lean 4 oz green pepper, washed, seeded, cut in bite-size pieces 2½ oz kale, washed 3 figs, stems removed 1 cup quinoa flour
Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.
Cheesy Crunchies 2 cups whole wheat flour ¼ cup cornmeal ½ cup cheese (any grated cheese) 1 egg 1¾ cup filtered water ½ cup fine-grated Parmesan cheese
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Mix all ingredients except Parmesan. Knead dough until thoroughly mixed. Roll dough into shapes (like sticks or squares) or use cookie cutter. Roll shapes in the Parmesan. Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 155° F approximately 4 to 6 hours or until dry. For cats, make much smaller shapes. Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephanie Raya, Excalibur Dehydrator
Roxanne’s Beef Jerky Strips for Dogs 3 cups ground lean grass-fed beef 1 cup flour 2 tsp brewer’s yeast 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained Combine ingredients in medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Spread on a nonstick 1/8-inch-thick drying sheet. Dry at 155° F until thoroughly dry and then cut into strips. Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephanie Raya, Excalibur Dehydrator
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Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Dog Biscuits Yields: 36 biscuits 1 sweet potato, boiled or baked ¼ cup peanut butter, low in fat, sugar and salt 1 egg 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp cinnamon, ground 1½ cups organic old-fashioned oats (aka rolled oats)
Cool and place in an airtight container. Recipe courtesy of Livia J. Washburn, Trick or Deadly Treat
Kitty Patties Yields: 8 small patties ½ lb grass-fed, lean ground beef ½ lb lean ground turkey 4 Tbsp low-salt chicken stock 4 eggs ½ cup oatmeal or 1 packet instant oatmeal
Boil or bake sweet potato. Allow to cool before removing the peel if baked.
Mix meat and broth, and then add oatmeal and egg.
Heat oven to 350° F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Form into 8 small patties.
Use a mixer to blend all ingredients together except the oatmeal. Once combined, fold in oats with a spoon. If dough is too wet, add more flour. Roll out cookie dough to ¼-inch-thick sheet and cut with any shaped cookie cutter. Fill cookie sheets. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until biscuits are hard to the touch.
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Broil one or two at a time, leaving them fairly rare. Allow to cool, and then serve. They’ll keep in the refrigerator up to three days if the meat is fresh. Freeze the other patties until ready to use, good for up to four months. Recipe courtesy of Janet Cantrell, Fat Cat at Large
Go Go Balls Yields: 30 to 32 balls ½ cup water-packed tuna fish or salmon (from a BPA-free pouch) 4 oz light cream cheese 2 Tbsp dried catnip (or more to taste) Drain the fish. If using salmon, remove the skin and bones. Using a fork, flake the fish into a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Form small, marble-sized balls by hand and store refrigerated in an airtight container. Recipe courtesy of Janet Cantrell, Fat Cat Spreads Out
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for changes during the active course of daily life and query: How am I speaking to myself or to others? Am I more present? Am I more at ease in letting go? It’s important to look for these subtle changes rather than to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves such as being mindful all day.
Sharon Salzberg on Mindfulness Simple Ways to Be in the Present Moment
Do you have other enabling practices for people new to the state of living mindfully?
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How do you define mindfulness? Mindfulness is the quality of awareness. When we are mindful, our perception of the present moment isn’t so distorted by bias, adding our own storyline to
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ew York City-born Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood full of loss and upheaval, losing her parents and living in five different household configurations. In college, she discovered the power of meditation to transform suffering and cope with life’s neverending changes. Born into a Jewish family, Salzberg first encountered Buddhism in 1969 in an Asian philosophy class, inspiring her to undertake an independent study program in India, where she was initiated into the practice via an intense 10-day retreat. “It was very difficult and painful. I sometimes doubted that I’d succeed, yet I never doubted that there was truth there,” she says. Upon her return home, Salzberg dedicated herself to the path of vipassana- (insight) meditation, becoming a renowned teacher and co-founding the Insight Meditation Society, in Barre, Massachusetts. Today she teaches and speaks to diverse audiences worldwide about the power of mindfulness. Salzberg has authored nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, Real Happiness at Work and Lovingkindness.
Is it possible to be mindful without having an established meditation practice?
Yes, theoretically, but I suspect it’s hard. I honor my own meditation practice for making mindfulness highly accessible for me. It doesn’t take many hours of prep work and is open to everyone. It’s really a practice, like strength training—you have to exercise the mindfulness muscle to reap the benefits.
What’s the best way to arrange time for meditation, and what can motivate us to practice regularly? Having a sense of structure has helped me the most. I believe strongly in the value of a daily practice, however simple or short. We can ritualize certain practices to help remember to pause and be mindful. For example, every time the phone rings, let it ring three times and use that as a trigger to breathe. When you’ve finished writing an email, take a few conscious moments before sending it. There are lots of ways to cut through the momentum of the busyness and craziness of our lives to return to mindfulness. Make a commitment to practice for a certain period of daily time for a month or two, and then reassess. Look
Movement meditation is a good place to start; if you’re walking somewhere, try to be more present and feel your feet against the ground. Also, just focus on one thing at a time; instead of multitasking, just drink the cup of tea. We can also use breath to focus concentration. The breath is a tremendous tool, it’s always with us. If you’re in a contentious meeting and tempers flare, you don’t have to pull out a meditation cushion and sit in a funny position; you can work with your breath right where you are.
How can meditation help to ease suffering? Sometimes, we think we can ease suffering by only having pleasant feelings and beautiful thoughts. Rather, we can ease suffering by changing the way we relate to our thoughts and feelings. If something unpleasant is happening, most of us flip into an internal monologue about how, “Bad things always happen to me,” or “This is my fault,” or “I shouldn’t feel this.” We compound our suffering by adding judgment and by pushing away discomfort. Instead, we can learn to observe our reactions and release them. We also tend not to feel pleasure fully or think that something else or more should be happening instead of simply enjoying the moment. We wait for some sense of intensity in order to feel alive, rather than experiencing the ordinary to the utmost. Meditation trains us to be present with pleasant, unpleasant and neutral experiences and stay connected, no matter what’s going on. Reach freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Amazing Peace with Reverend Robin Volker – 10:30am-noon. Celebrate more peace in your life by finding daily practices that bring peace to life. Come, learn and celebrate with us as we all claim Amazing Peace. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114. Create Your Best Year Workshop / Robin Volker – 1-3:30pm. Rev. Robin guides you to identify, prioritize goals, and develop a plan to begin your best year ever. Includes a workbook to document your personal roadmap for the New Year. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Joy to The World with Reverend Walker – 10:30am-noon. Joy is the God in us! When we step back and laugh, we find the answers we seek. Join us to remember how to live life in joy. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Children & Youth Traditional Christmas Play – 10am. 4:00pm gather to carpool from Disciples UMC to Triune Mercy Center for caroling to the needy at their evening meal. Everyone, of all ages welcome, to join in this celebration of Christmas. Free. Disciples United Methodist Church, 185 Riley Smith Dr., Greenville. 297-0382. MyDisciplesUMC.org Disciples@bellsouth.net. Eckankar Presents Spiritual Wisdom on Karma, Reincarnation – 10am-noon. Understanding Karma and Reincarnation can help you find greater love and spiritual freedom! A brief introduction to Eckankar will precede discussion. A Community HU Song will follow. All are welcome. Free. Eckankar. Event held at American Red Cross, 940 Grove Road, Greenville. (Entrance at flagpole.). 627-0470. eck-sc.org
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The Twelve Lights of Bethlehem – 10:30am-noon. Join us for a new celebration of the birth of Jesus. You will discover 12 aspects of spiritual living, applicable for today, in the biblical story. Service by Dr. Shepherd. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Music Show – 4 and 6pm. Join us for all your favorite holiday songs and talented soloists as Unity’s Band plays 2 special music shows. It’s a cozy and warm experience. Come one, come all! No reservations needed. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 7pm. Free. Disciples United Methodist Church, 185 Riley Smith Dr., Greenville. 297-0382. MyDisciples-UMC.org. Disciples@bellsouth.net.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 Burning Bowl and White Stone Ceremony – 10:30pm-midnight. In preparing for 2016, releasing outgrown aspects of ourselves and replacing them with more of what is desired for our spiritual growth and expansion. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Potluck / Burning Bowl Ceremony – 4:30pm. Bring a soup or salad to share at this potluck at 4:30 pm. The Burning Bowl Ceremony starts at 6 pm. We’ll release all that no longer serves us and set new intentions for the New Year 2016!! Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org
markyourcalendar SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Two Day Damanhur Past Lives Workshop – April 9 & 10, 2016. Damanhur is an awardwinning, eco-sustainable community in Northern Italy with Past Lives seminars held throughout the U.S. and Europe. Learn about your past lives and understand your journey in this life. Only 16 spaces available. $100 deposit by March 1; $200 remaining payment due April 1. Lake Lure Inn & Spa, Lake Lure, NC. Contact TereArgo.G@gmail.com.
HELP WANTED FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide professional, preventative treatment to children and adults. Submit resumes to Info@BEACONslps.com. SEEKING A PART-TIME PATIENT CARE TEAM MEMBER who will be responsible for all insurance billing, collections, and some clerical/admin duties. Experience is a must!
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Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114.
Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.
Ashtanga Full Primary Series – 11am-1pm. Intended to realign spine, detoxify body, and build strength/flexibility/stamina. Approx. 75 poses starting with sun salutations, then standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and backbends before relaxation. Minimal heat (85-90°). Taught by MaryAnne Abdulhadi. $15 drop-in; class packages and monthly memberships available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 301 (next to Whole Foods), Greenville. 329-1114. SouthernOM. com. Info@SouthernOM.com. High School Teens Class – 11:30am-12:30pm. “YOU” (Youth of Unity) teens. Learn important leadership skills that set you up for adulthood. Incorporate spiritual techniques to empower your life to be stress-free and successful. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org
All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am; 6:30-8pm. Learn how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. In am, energize, stretch and rejuvenate mind and body; in pm, relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. Wed @ 11am is gentle yoga. $15/ class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Yoga Therapy Class – 11am-noon. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
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. W.O.W. Dinner–Be Our GUEST – 6:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Learn how to: Prevent chronic diseases, Decrease stress, Avoid common foods that actually destroy your health, Ensure optimal health and healing, Easily get fit and maintain a healthy weight, Live a happier life! Free. Auger Family Chiropractic. Event held at City Range Steakhouse Grill, 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville. 322-2828. AugerChiro.com. DrGeorge@AugerChiro.com. Meditation 101 – 7pm. New to meditation? Well-experienced? This meditation group reaches people from a variety of experiences, covering different types of meditation techniques in an easy-to-understand way. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org
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Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.
Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A gentle introduction to yoga for the absolute beginner. Class is suitable for all body shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels. Learn basic yoga postures and breathing; gain focus, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com
Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com
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.
All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.
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Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 12:15pm and 6:30pm. Dynamic Flow Yoga–Tue, 12:15p; Wed, 8:30am, 6:30pm: Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. Vinyassa Flow Yoga–Tue, 6:30pm; Fri, 11am, 6:30pm; Sat, 11am: Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15/class; packages available. Fri, 6:30pm is donation-based; $5 min. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Meet the Doula – 7-8pm. 1st Tuesday of the month. Doula Du Jour is the Upstate’s Premier Birth Assistant Service. Any Hospital, Any Time, because every pregnant mom needs a Doula. Free. Carolina WaterBirth, 915J South St., Simpsonville. 735-7270. Aerial Swing Yoga – 7:30pm. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.
wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 8:309:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Aerial Swing Yoga – 11:15a. Also on Tues 7:30 pm, Friday 6 pm, Sat 9:30 am. Yoga classes fully or partially supported by a large fabric swing. Decompression, range of motion and strength building. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444 -5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com
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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 Book Group, “Jesus Never Said That” – 7pm. Written by Rev. James King. Come hear a different interpretation of Christianity, delivered in an open mind/heart space. Can purchase book in Unity’s Gift Shop or on Amazon. com. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org
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thursday All Levels Yoga – 9-10am; 11am-noon; 6:308:00pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.
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Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Thursday Night Jam at Starving Artist Café – 6-8pm. The Starving Artist Café presents The Jamie Write Band and “open mic” night for The Performing Arts Center of Easley. Food and drinks may be purchased during event. Free. The Starving Artist Café, 114 NW Main St., Easley. 644-8450.
friday Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon and 6:30pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.
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Aerial Swing Yoga – 6pm. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.
saturday Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Aerial Swing Yoga – 9:30am. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.
communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@UpstateNA.com to request our media kit. ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER
Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer
Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Call with questions or for an appointment.
AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE Joan Massey, L.Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville
We offer affordable communitystyle acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 25.
CAROLINE L. ROBERTSON, M.AC. DIPL.OM Carolina Health Innovations 864-331-2522•Greenville
Acupuncture Works! 20 years clinical experience in pain management, infertility, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chakra balancing and more. Nourish your spirit. Individual sessions now; communitystyle soon.
HONG ZHANG, L.AC.
111 Doctors Dr. 864-797-7100 • Greenville GHS.org/Acupuncture
More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.
ALLERGY/NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com
Consider our gluten genetic testing and consultation to identify and heal allergy and autoimmune reactions that is making your life miserable. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082 • Greenville AugustaStClinic.com
NATURE SOFT BEDDING, by Organics and More, LLC NatureSoftBedding.com Mauldin, SC 29607
100% Allergy-free Organic Cotton Bedding, Towels, and Throws. Soft, with no dyes, pesticides or chemicals used. Sumptuous and luxurious. Online store—best prices guaranteed—toughest purity certifications. See ad, page 13.
ANIMAL REHAB
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 37.
BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY
ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER
GFM WELLNESS
Dr. Kennedy, D.V.M. 109 Monroe St. 864-962-0101 • Simpsonville AnimalRehabGreenville.com
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com
Advanced training in pain management, canine rehabilitation, and acupuncture. ARCC has hydrotherapy, pulsed signal therapy, and laser therapy along with a multitude of exercise equipment, including an underwater treadmill. See ad, page 40.
AROMATHERAPY
Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
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
Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with essential oils from a locallyowned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. We carry several brands including doTERRA. See ad, page 25 and back cover.
GOOD TO GO
5000 Old Spartanburg Rd. Beside Pivotal Fitness 864-244-2733 • Taylors GoodToGoJuiceBar.com
BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING
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 37.
BOARDING/KENNEL MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS
158 New Harrison Bridge Rd. 864-409-1011 • Simpsonville
Take it all in and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 33.
Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’ x 21’ play area, panoramic views, and two kitty towers. Livein owner; no extra fees for medications. See ad, page 41.
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30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our senSENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sory learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 4.
CHILDBIRTH
DOULA DU JOUR
915 South St. 864-735-7270 • Simpsonville CarolinaWaterBirth.com/DoulaDuJour.html
FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE
205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995 • Simpsonville FeelGreatUpstate.com
A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 54.
GREENVILLE NETWORK CARE 3535 Pelham Rd., Ste. 203 864-329-8366 • Greenville GreenvilleNetworkCare.com
Dr. Karen Lumb specializes in Network Spinal Analysis, a gentle chiropractic approach to healing to improve your overall level of health and quality of life. See ad, page 22.
Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home, and Carolina Waterbirth needs. See ad, page 47.
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY CHIROPRACTOR AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
1315 Haywood Rd. 864-322-2828 • Greenville AugerChiro.com
COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS
Pam Bramlett, R.Ph. 115 Pelham Rd, Ste. 12 864-558-0507 • Greenville MyCompoundingSolutions.com
The best medical solutions often arise from compounding. We specialize in building a relationship with you to provide the best possible solution for your individual needs. Bio-identical hormones and women’s health is our specialty.
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 12.
30 Parkway Commons Way 864-292-3291 • Greer BourgChiropracticWellness.com
Dr. Bourg has developed his own effective method of gentle, specific chiropractic care based on 32 years of experience and commitment to excellence in wellness care. FREE consultation and examination during the month of July. See ad, page 32.
CONTINUUM CHIROPRACTIC Drs. Hayes and Thad Modlin 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 60 864-605-7350 • Greenville ContinuumChiro.com
Focusing on neurostructural chiropractic with extensive postdoctoral training for infant, adolescent, and maternity patients, both doctors are equipped to see all patients, regardless of where they fall on the health or age ‘continuum.’ See ad, page 26.
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Tommy Martincic PharmD, Owner
505 N. Main St. 864-288-2600 • Mauldin
Your “One Stop Shop” for all your pharmacy needs (regular and compounded). We specialize in customizing your dermatologic, hormone replacement, pediatric, pain, veterinarian medications and more. Established family owned business since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look forward to serving you! See ad, page 35.
SKRIP SHOPPE
Chase Parks, PharmD 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer SkripShoppe.com
We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, bio-identical hormones, vitamins, and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. See ad, page 27.
CONCIERGE MEDICINE IDEALMD, LLC
844-IDEALMD (844-433-2563) IdealMD.com info@IdealMD.com
Looking for a Primary Care doctor that is easy to access and has the time and freedom to focus on your total wellness? Call today to learn more about our concierge membership programs. See ad, page 17.
DENTISTRY CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY
BOURG CHIROPRACTIC
MAULDIN FAMILY PHARMACY & COMPOUNDING CENTER
John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323 • Easley
PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY
Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville Specializing in PalmerDMD.com
custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.
GREENHILL PHARMACY
We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 29.
PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY
2531 Woodruff Rd. (Five Forks Promenade) Dr. Joe Palmer 864-520-1550 • Simpsonville 134 Milestone Way GreenHillRx.com 864-332-4822 • Greenville Offering compounding PalmerDMD.com pound
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We compound medicines to meet patients’ unique needs for: • Pediatric • Veterinarian • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT • Hospice • Nutraceuticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics
We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 29.
ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
Drs. Lieberman, Weirs, & Herbert 843-572-1600 • COEM.com
Preventative and Personalized Healthcare with over 75 years of combined medical practice. Board-Certified Environmental, Functional & Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing. Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ad, page 7.
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
EDWARD JONES
Nate Wooley, Financial Advisor. 412 Drive In Ln., Suite C 843-761-1100 • Moncks Corner EdwardJones.com
Providing financial strategies and one-on-one advice.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com
We identify the causes of disease rather than treating the symptoms and teach patients about the core principles of health maintenance and prevention. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
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.
• An MD with expertise to help translate and navigate health challenges
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com
Our friendly, natural market stocks SC’s freshest produce, meats, dairy and whole foods from more than 20 local farms, including ours! Locally fresh. Naturally healthy. See ad, page 35.
EARTH FARE THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET
Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 27.
864-932-4114 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com
Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Weil Cayelli, MD – Anderson, inMaria Integrative Medicine. Uses the SC best of modern medicine along with American Academy of Family Physicians (Board Certified) evidence-based complementary Mind-Body Medicine Professional therapies in a Direct Primary Care FellowshipSee Trained Integrative practice. ad,inpage 17. Medicine Training in Functional Medicine
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EARTH DESIGN
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.
405 Johnson St. idealmd.com 864-898-1221 • Pickens EarthDesignSC.com *Number of memberships limited.
We create based a beautiful setting for your Applications accepted upon space availability.
home while preserving Earth’s resources. Enjoy an outdoor space that saves water, lowers maintenance, and invites hummingbirds and butterflies. See ad, page 21.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville
Imagine a farmers market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.
HEARING IMPAIRMENT
MASSAGE/BODYWORK RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599 620 Howell Rd. 864-634-3019 • Greenville JuneLordiMassage.com
Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB.
CLEAR CAPTIONS
Michelle Bright, Territory Manager 704-619-5291 Michelle.Bright@ClearCaptions.com
Powered by Clear Captions, Ensemble is for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss. If you have hearing loss and are a U.S. citizen with valid ID, you qualify for a free caption phone. Must have internet connection. See ad, page 27.
OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO
Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer
MARIA O. CAYELLI, MD
Memberships currently available with: 777 Senate Parkway
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER HERBAL HEALTH CENTER
Melody Iles, Ph.D., CCHM The Office Center, 33 Market Point Rd. 864-527-0450 * Greenville HerbalHealth.center
Melody Iles is a Naturopathic Practitioner and Clinical Master Herbalist with over 20 years of experience. She has developed a system that gets to the root of poor health symptoms. See ad, page 4.
ORGANIC HOME STORE NATURE SOFT BEDDING, by Organics and More, LLC NatureSoftBedding.com Mauldin, SC 29607
100% Organic Cotton Bedding, Towels, and Throws. Soft, with no dyes, pesticides or chemicals used. Sumptuous, luxurious and allergy-free. Online store—best prices guaranteed— toughest purity certifications. See ad, page 13.
NEST ORGANICS
51 N. Lexington Ave. 828-258-1901 • Asheville NestOrganics.com
Nest Organics is the Southeast’s destination for organic, safe, and sustainable products for the family. Organic mattresses and bedding from cradle to king. Organic baby/ children clothes and accessories. See ad, page 47.
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From joints to bones, and even ligaments, PEMF (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Frequency) helps alleviate your aches and pains. Free one-time 10 minute demo. Recharge your cells with this advanced technology! See ad, pages 2 and 3.
PHOTOGRAPHY DREAMSHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Josh and Lory Ament 410 Pelham Rd., 1st Floor 864-502-8466 • Greenville DreamShots.biz
We are a husband and wife team who make artisan heirlooms from life’s treasured moments. Ensure perfect memories of your Wedding, encapsulate youthful vitality with custom HS Senior Portraits, and renew the joy, tears, and excitement you’ve experienced with Newborn Baby Portraits. By appointment only. See ad, page 47.
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• ADD / ADHD / Focus & Memory Concerns • AutismSPEECH / Asperger’sPATHOLOGY & WELLNESS • Stroke / Parkinson’s / Alzheimer’s • Brain Injury BEACON • SensoryProfessional & Learning Concerns (Eastside Court) 4501 Old Spartanburg Rd, Ste. 7 • Speech-Language Disorders 864-292-5154 • Taylors • Stress / Emotional / Behavioral Concerns BEACONslps.com • Athletic Performance / Wellness
Judi Phillips, MS LPC 309 S.E. Main St., Ste. 206 864-270-9150 • Simpsonville
Judi Phillips, MS, LPC, combines a mindful approach to family and play therapy to assist families to address their children’s mental health concerns. When parents learn to connect through play, relationships are strengthened. Call to learn how this could help your family and could impact your relationship with your child forever. See ad, page 5.
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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. See ad, page 41.
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY
John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323 • Easley
SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON
Vi t a m i n s a n d supplements compounded onsite. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.
304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org
Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 22.
GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com
UNITY CHURCH OF GREENVILLE 207 E. Belvue Rd. 864-292-6499 • Taylors UnityChurchofGreenville.org
We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, page 25 and back cover.
Unity is a haven of peace where everyone is loved and empowered through positive, practical spirituality...to help people explore and express their God given potential. See ad, page 9.
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AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
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Our Tea Shop and Bar offers 150 different blends of the finest, quality tea as well as coffee, tea frappes, Bubble Tea, and more. See ad, page 19.
EARTH FM 103.3 WRTH FM The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville EarthFMWRTH.com
Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 48.
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Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest HolisticVetSC.com
BEACON is a Speech-Language Pathology office that has been in SENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY private practice for 30+ years. It also celebrates eight years of their Sensory Learning Program. This intensive and foundational multi-sensory, non-cognitive approach has given hope to ALL ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers life coaching. See ad, page 4.
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Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable, and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 12.
THERMOGRAPHY THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS
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WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS
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301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200 • Greenville GFMWellness.com
Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
Drs. Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020 • Williamston CompleteHealing.net
Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, physiotherapy, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss, and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 15.
SOLUTIONS IN HEALTH CARE Jeanne Petan, Ph.D. 290 Enoree Trail 864-862-4113 • Fountain Inn
Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria, and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 46.
LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE 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 37.
WOMEN’S HEALTH CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY
John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. D 864-855-2323 • Easley
Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bioidentical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.
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NATURAL IS BEYOUTIFUL
N.J. Sullivan 864-326-6883 MyNaturalButterfly@yahoo.com NaturalIsBeyoutiful.com
Natural is Beyoutiful: educating women and girls of all ethnicities to improve their natural health. For more info, see website (above) as well as our Facebook page, Natural is Beyoutiful.
YOGA/PILATES INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY
101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com
Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss. Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels. We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 21.
IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.
Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882 • Greenville ItsYogaStudio.com
Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 35.
Your Birth Your Way At Greenville Midwifery Care & Birth Center, we believe you should have your baby your way in an environment that’s safe for both you and your baby. We’ll embrace your birth plan whether you’re delivering in the hospital or our birth center, and we’ll support your pregnancy journey with respect, kindness and a sense of self-empowerment. Our certified nurse-midwives provide … • Holistic prenatal care • Alternative birth techniques • Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in the hospital • Water births To schedule a birth consultation or tour of our new birth center, which offers the emotional intimacy of home birth, please call (864) 797-7350. We also invite you to visit greenvillemidwiferycare.com. Greenville Midwifery Care & Birth Center 35 Medical Ridge Drive • Greenville, SC 29605
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