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Foods that Zap Inflammation

WHY MORE PETS ARE GETTING CANCER

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ORGANIC FARMERS:

GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

David E. Shi Center, Sustainability in Action

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Contents 17 DAVID E. SHI CENTER

A Shining Example of Sustainability in Action

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18 ORGANIC FARMERS: GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

22 BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS

Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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26 EXERCISE TO SLEEP BY

Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

28 FOUR STEPS TO AUTHENTIC LIVING

How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life

30 10 ANTI-

INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

32 THE JOY OF DIRT

Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

34 GARY GRIGGS

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on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

35 ART THAT

INSPIRES ACTION

Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

36 WHY MORE PETS

ARE GETTING CANCER GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 17 community

spotlight 21 fab food 22 healing ways 25 beauty 26 fit body 6

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28 inspiration 30 conscious

eating 32 healthy kids 34 wise words 35 green living 37 calendar 38 classifieds 39 resource guide

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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letter from publisher

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always enjoy the opportunity to share something new with our readers in my publisher letters. However, this month I am recycling a letter I wrote a year ago. Wayne and I will be leaving for a week’s vacation early tomorrow morning. Not to make excuses, but it’s been a busy week. I had planned to get this letter done earlier but, then, you know what they say about the best laid plans…

This letter is about Charleston, one of my favorite cities, and it tells the story of two very remarkable women who lived there during the pre-civil war era. So, in the unlikely event you remember reading it, I hope you will forgive the repetition. I think it’s a story worth repeating and I hope you do, too.

A while back, Wayne and I visited Charleston, South Carolina, for a short vacation.

We stayed downtown at a small inn so that we could walk everywhere easily. The inn had a lovely courtyard where breakfast was served in the morning, and wine and cheese were offered at the cocktail hour. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed rambling around this historic and beautiful city.

I had read a book a few years ago that made a lasting impression on me. The book, set in Charleston, was historical fiction authored by Sue Monk Kidd entitled The Invention of Wings. It was about two sisters who were raised in Charleston during the pre-civil war period. Their father was a well-respected judge. The family, as one might expect, owned slaves. There was no mention by the author until the afterword that the two central characters in the book, the sisters, were based on real life women—women who had left an indelible mark on this nation’s history. Sarah and Angelina Grimke, raised in the cradle of slavery, were among the first female abolitionists to travel and speak out against the cruelty and injustice of the system.

Under the umbrella of the American Anti Slavery Society, the Grimke sisters first started speaking out to small gatherings in private homes. This naturally led to larger groups in public venues, and eventually they toured the country with their passionate message. In 1837, when the Congregational Association of Ministers of Massachusetts strongly denounced women preachers and reformers—referencing St. Paul’s edict that women should be silent—the sisters took on women’s rights with equal passion.

While reading the book, I was moved at the compassion young Sarah had for the slaves in her household, even to the point of breaking the law by teaching a young slave girl— presented to her as a birthday gift—how to read.

A friend of mine who had visited Charleston and who had also read the book told me the original Grimke house, although not open to the public, was situated in Charleston’s historic district where we were staying. As an afterthought, the night before we were to return home, I did an internet search on the Grimke sisters and was delighted to discover a Grimke sisters walking tour operating in the city. A quick phone call secured us space for the next morning.

I highly recommend the tour (AllAboutCharlestonTours.com) to anyone who appreciates the rich history to be found in the South. It was thought-provoking, historically educational, and sprinkled with anecdotes about the Grimke family and pre-civil war Charleston. It also painted a vivid portrait of two women who, holding fast to their ideals, helped change the course of history.

Peace and Blessings,

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news briefs

New Holistic Chamber of Commerce Invites Public to First Meeting

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round the country, Holistic Chambers of Commerce are popping up to serve as a place for like minds to gather, network and provide support to practitioners and the public alike.

Greenville is now the latest in a string of cities to host such a group.

The first meeting of the new Greenville Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce is free and open to the public; membership is not required for attendance. The dinner meeting will be held at Augusta Grill, 1818 Augusta St., Greenville, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, with registration at 6:45 p.m.

The Greenville Holistic Chamber of Commerce is being endorsed and supported by Natural Awakenings.

Interested parties should take this opportunity to join the Greenville Holistic Chamber of Commerce at the grass roots level and help co-create a powerful organization. “We can each participate by integrating different modalities, cross-promoting, and networking with like-hearted individuals and businesses. This organization will not only assist us in our individual lives and businesses, but will contribute to the greater good in the Greenville community. Let’s bring awareness of the different holistic modalities and services available in Greenville and be part of something that will improve lives!” Zielinski emphasizes.

For more information, email Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com or visit OurInwardJourney.com. See calendar listing, page 37.

Ongoing Community Healing Meditation in Greenville

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uilding on the interest generated from their May event, the Bruno Groning Circle of Friends is hosting a free Community Hour Healing Meditation that will take place every three weeks. A lecture, There is No Incurable, was held on May 4 at the West End Community Development Center in Greenville. The free monthly meetings will take place from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Anderson Road Library, in Greenville. This month’s meetings will be held on July 2 and July 23.

Bruno Groning was a name well known to 20th century Germans due to his extraordinary healing successes. Groning taught that a higher power exists which anyone can use to heal, and he showed people how to connect with it. The healings continue to this day. More than 80,000 people from 120 countries are practicing his teachings through the volunteer-staffed Bruno Groning Circle of Friends.

The Circle of Friends will share documented present-day reports of healing of severe and/or chronic diseases, depression and addictions achieved during meetings. People have experienced peace, balance and inner harmony through a simple meditative practice open to all spiritual backgrounds and beliefs. The events are free. Donations are welcome.

For more information, go to Meetup.com/Bruno-Greenville, email WBush15@Bellsouth.net or call 864-944-2806. See Community Resource Guide, page 41.

Sarah Woods Offers Therapeutic Massage at Circulation Nation

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irculation Nation now has a massage therapist that offers a unique therapeutic massage, customized to each client, for the release of chronic pain-causing patterns and tension of over-used and strained muscles. Sarah Woods, LMT, uses neuromuscular and deep tissue techniques to break up soft tissue adhesions and improve the body’s joint/muscle function to help relieve stress and chronic pain.

Full hour sessions are offered by Woods that incorporate deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching to relieve symptoms and conditions associated with overworked bodies.

Woods says that her goal is to offer help to those who want to improve their lifestyle. She wants clients to experience a larger range of motion, improved circulation, flexibility and relief of “tech neck” and hunched shoulders due to posture and too many hours behind a desk.

Sarah is available Monday through Friday at the Greer location.

The Greer Circulation Nation is located at 109 E. Regency Commons Dr. (off S. Batesville Rd., in the Regency Commons Area). For more information on the Greer location, call 864-593-8217 or email CirculationNationSC@Gmail.com. The Anderson Circulation Nation is located at 1000 N. Main St. inside Oasis Day Spa and Wellness. For more information on the Anderson location, call 864-221-5719 or email CWhitfield235@Aol.com. See community Resource Guide, page 42.

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news briefs

Try Out BEMER Technology in the Upstate

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or those who haven’t heard of the BEMER technology, BEMER is a mat that you lay on for 8 minutes twice a day which is designed to improve circulation, thereby supporting the body’s natural self-regulating processes. Five broad range international patents support BEMER technology. All devices are tested and registered as medical devices.

Blood transports oxygen, nutrients, chemical messengers (e.g., hormones) and immune cells. Our bodies become healthy and function properly when cells, tissues and organs are adequately nourished and metabolic waste removed. BEMER supports diverse, naturally self-regulating mechanisms and therefore a broad efficacy spectrum. No evidence exists of any dangerous side effects from long-term use.

BEMER can be easily combined with all other treatment methods and suitable for the adjunctive support of conventional medical therapies. They are equally suited for both medical professionals and daily use at home. In sports, the mat is used to enhance athletic training and accelerate the recovery process of athletes ranging from amateur to Olympic level.

The BEMER Veterinary Line supports your horse, helping preserve health and increasing performance. All devices work with the unique patented BEMER signal that has been successfully researched for over 18 years.

A signed agreement is now in place between BEMER and NASA that governs the joint development of a prototype space suit to improve microcirculation while preventing bone loss and muscle atrophy during space missions, as well as assist with recuperation after space travel.

Richard Ebert is a certified BEMER partner. He can answer questions and demonstrate the products during an office visit which can include an in-depth experience, as well as provide information on how the products can improve a user’s quality of life.

To contact Richard Ebert and set up an appointment, call 864-7643867 or email DEbert.TriWellness@Gmail.com. See ad, page 16.

Wild Coyote School of Wonder Announces Workshop

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lga Cotter, owner of Mushroom Mountain, in Easley, and naturalist and herbalist June Ellen Bradley, aka JuneBug, have announced the first workshop that will be offered through the Wild Coyote School of Wonder.

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, the school will introduce participants to the world of abundance and diversity that nature offers. Workshop topics include wild plant identification, medicine making and cooking, and sharing communal meals prepared with love and health in mind. Interested parties should sign up early because the class is limited to 20 attendees.

The workshop includes dining in the field and learning about wild plants and mushrooms that are in season right now. “We will cook for you and teach you about all the benefits of eating wild and healthy foods,” explains Bradley, adding, “Come prepared for some surprise games.” Water will be provided but attendees wishing a different beverage should bring their own.

Cost: $50. Location: Mushroom Mountain. 200 Finley Rd., Easley.

For more information, contact Olga at 864-986-5225 or email SporePrints@gmail.com.

Dixon Wellness & Chiropractic Holds Free Health Talks in July

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ixon Wellness & Chiropractic, LLC, will be holding health talks during the month of July, held from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Topics discussed will be determined by participant interest and the format will be open discussion.

The Dixon Wellness & Chiropractic practice focuses on combining chiropractic care with nutrition.

Spinal adjustments reduce nerve interference and promote optimal function of the nervous system, while nutrition further enhances health by feeding the tissues with whole food supplements which gives the body the proper fuel it needs. Dixon’s goal with this combination is to assist their clients in avoiding illnesses and becoming healthier so that they have a better chance at quality of life and increased longevity.

Dixon Wellness & Chiropractic is located at 1500 Whitehall Rd., Anderson. For more information, call 864-226-0050 or email at WestsideFamily@BellSouth.net or visit www.DixonSpine.com. See ad, page 15.

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Affordable Acupuncture Welcomes New Associate

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ffordable Acupuncture is excited to welcome Nicole A. Negrón, MS, LAc., to the Upstate healing community.

Negrón studied at East West College of Natural Medicine in Florida. She is licensed in South Carolina by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and is nationally board-certified in biomedicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Negrón will be at Affordable Acupuncture’s community acupuncture days. Starting July 11, Affordable Acupuncture will be adding Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., to their community acupuncture schedule, which includes Tuesdays from noon to 8 p.m., Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

With Negrón joining the community, Affordable Acupuncture will have more availability to give its clients an opportunity to experience healing. Owner Joan Massey declares, “Our clients love Nicole! She has a heart for people and healing and is a wonderful addition to our team.”

Affordable Acupuncture is located on the corner of 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville, in a red brick building across the street from Spring Creek Apartments. For more information, contact Joan Massey on her cell at 864-431-1819 or at the office at 864-406-3800, email Info@AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com or visit AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 39.

New Location for Fulcrum Osteopathic Wellness Clinic

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ulcrum Osteopathic Wellness Clinic, the practice of Dr. Rebecca Bowers, has moved to a new location at 37 Villa Road, Suite 313, in Greenville. Bowers is a physician board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) who also has a degree in massage therapy.

OMM is a form of medicine that involves the use of hands-on manipulation techniques (OMT) to address areas of dysfunction in a patient’s body. All osteopathic physicians receive some training in OMM, but not all of osteopathic physicians treat their patients with OMT. There are many different types of OMT that can be used depending on the physician and the patient. Many people have found OMM to be helpful in relieving pain, improving physical performance and maintaining optimal health.

Bowers uses an eclectic, gentle form of manipulation incorporating many different types of techniques. Some of the methods she utilizes the most are myofascial release, neurofascial release, neuro-ocular release, fascial ligamentous release, balanced ligamentous tension, balanced membranous tension, ligamentous articular strain, facilitated oscillatory release, somatoemotional release, myofascial cupping, muscle energy, counterstrain, cranial sacral and joint play. The type of manipulation used depends on the patient and the nature of the problem that needs to be addressed.

For more information, contact Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., at 864-4175255, email RjBowers@FulcrumClinic.com or visit FulcrumClinic. com. See ad, this page.

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Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities.

Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

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Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

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As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego.

The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099.

Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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Warming Planet Will Worsen Sleep

Pesticides Lower Birth Weights

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Steam Baths Ease Allergies Researchers from Thailand had 64 people suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) experience halfhour steam baths three times a week for four weeks. Half received baths without herbs; the other half’s baths were enhanced with herbs such as lemongrass and ginger. The two treatments equally lowered symptoms such as sneezing, nasal itching and nasal congestion, but those taking the herbal baths reported greater satisfaction with their treatment.

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Bee Venom Is Powerful Lyme Disease Remedy Bee venom and its toxic component, melittin, can reduce the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease more effectively than standard therapy using antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefoperazone and daptomycin.

The laboratory findings come from the Lyme Disease Research Group at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut.

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Walking Speed May Predict Dementia A recent study published in Neurology suggests there is a link between walking speed and the onset of dementia in older adults.

Using a stopwatch, tape and an 18-foot-long hallway to measure the walking speed of 175 adults aged 70 to 79, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that in the course of 14 years, those that slowed down by 0.1 second or more per year were 47 percent more likely to develop cognitive decline. The slowing walkers also experienced shrinkage in the right hippocampus, associated with complex learning and memory. The results held true even after realizing that a slowing gait could be due to muscle weakness, knee pain or another disease.

Similarly, a study published in Neurology of 93 adults 70 and older found that slow walkers were nine times more likely to develop non-memory-related mild cognitive decline than moderate-to-fast walkers. Walking speed was monitored using infrared sensors in their homes over a three-year period; participants regularly took memory and thinking tests.

Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

Air Pollution Affects Teen Menstruation Polluted air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles among teenage girls, a new Boston University School of Medicine study reports.

Studying the records of 34,832 women and linking that information with levels of pollutants when the women were 14 to 18 years old, researchers concluded that teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood. It may also put them at long-term risk of other hormone-related problems, researchers warned.

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According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell.

Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production.

The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.”

A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

In Vitro Corals

Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs

Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth.

Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos.

The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil

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Meat Menace

Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

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Algae Alchemy

Dutch Turn Seaweed into 3-D Household Items

Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have been cultivating live algae and processing it into material that can be used for 3-D printing. This algae polymer can be turned into everyday items from shampoo bottles to bowls and trash bins. They hope it could replace petroleum-based plastics to help alleviate our unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels. They have also experimented with other biopolymers such as mycelium (fungi), potato starch and cocoa bean shells.

The pair now operate a research and algae production lab at the Luma Foundation, in Arles, France. They point out that their creations do more than just replace plastic—algae can also suck up carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas driver of global climate change. They explain, “The algae grow by absorbing the carbon and producing a starch that can be used as a raw material for bioplastics or binding agents. The waste product is oxygen—clean air.”

Pooch Patrol

Smart Vest Could Increase Neighborhood Safety

Thailand is the home of a new “smart vest” that could turn stray dogs into personal guardians. Equipped with a hidden video camera, vest sensors transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks, showing what it sees via a smartphone app. Pakornkrit Khantaprap, on the creative team at Samsung, says, “It’ll make people feel that stray dogs can become night-watches for communities.” More tests are needed before the vest can be introduced into additional communities for trial runs.

Man-Made Meat

Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market

As we race toward a future full of high-tech, lab-grown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population.

“Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”

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Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil.

The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species.

ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions.

They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

community spotlight

David E. Shi Center

A Shining Example of Sustainability in Action

by Roberta Bolduc

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he David E. Shi Center, a 3400 square foot building situated on the pristine grounds of Furman University in Greenville, has made history from its inception.

The building was Southern Living magazine’s first sustainable showcase home.

The Shi Center is a Leeds-certified gold structure and offers state-of-the art education in sustainability. It is also a progressive community partner and a launch pad for innovative teaching.

Named after the university’s 10th president, the Shi Center was founded in 2008, designating the study of sustainability as a distinctive priority for Furman. In 2017 the school made the list of the Top 50 Green Colleges in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 375 Green Colleges. Furman’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers the first, and only, Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainability Science at a liberal arts institution in the United States.

When construction was complete, Furman opened its doors to the public allowing tours of the building for one year.

Afterward the home was retrofitted to its current academic function and serves as an active hub where students, educators and community leaders work together in exploring real-world sustainability concerns

and generating scalable solutions.

Weston Dripps, PhD and Executive Director of the Shi Center, came to the campus in 2005. Two years ago Dripps, who is also an Associate Professor of Earth And Environmental Sciences, moved into the leadership role at the Shi Center.

He points to the center’s programs as the catalyst that placed Furman at the cutting edge of sustainability in higher education at the national level. One such platform is the Student Fellows program which funds 30 students each year.

The program engages Furman undergraduate students in sustainability research, service, and internships around campus and community-based projects.

These paid community projects encompass 10-week summer intensive outreach opportunities with more than 30 community partners such as the Greenville Zoo, Upstate Forever, Mill Village Farms, and others. The experience encourages students to apply sustainability in diverse ways and develop their academic credentials, along with personal character, sense of place and responsibility. The program has supported over 200 student fellows from almost every major across campus.

Dripps emphasizes the Shi Center’s effort to weave sustainability across the

curriculum, focusing not only on environmental issues, but dealing with the challenges of affordable housing, social justice and other community needs. One such campus program is the Community Conservation Corp, founded in 2009, to help low-income, greater Greenville residents with home weatherization needs.

Another of the center’s multi-faceted projects is Furman’s ¼ acre organic practice farm that uses a comprehensive composting system. The composting program handles all of the pre- and postconsumer waste from the dining hall and also processes much of the university’s landscaping waste. The farm grows thirtyfive different fruits and vegetables with the produce sold directly to Bon Appetit, the food service provider for Furman’s dining hall. “A Prawn Aquaponics system is also in the works,” adds Dripps.

Another opportunity for students to practice sustainability is the Greenbelt Engaged Living Community where cabins dotting Furman’s picturesque lake house twenty-two student residents. Students enroll in one class each semester, increasing their knowledge on the tenets of sustainability.

An additional piece rounding out the center’s sustainability commitment is a fiveacre solar farm. Dripps notes that all the energy produced is currently being used on campus. Sheep are leased from a local farmer as an energy-free mowing method.

The David E. Shi Center has racked up a plethora of awards including the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Campus Sustainability Achievement Award in 2016, the Organizational Donor of the Year from Habitat for Humanity in 2016 and the Clear Skies Champion Award from Upstate Forever in 2013. Furman’s all-encompassing commitment to sustainability is a beacon of hope for environmentalists everywhere.

For more information on the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, visit Furman.edu/ ShiCenter or call 864-294-3392. Furman University is located at 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville.

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

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

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Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

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scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Phila-

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delphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute,

explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of

insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Quality Food Science Resources

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by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

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Natural Pools

Swim Amidst Stones and Plants

Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools.

Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic.

Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.”

Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.”

For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com.

For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs.

According to the Sierra Club, covers also prevent pools from becoming a death trap for pets and wildlife and keep pool water cleaner to reduce pumping needs.

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine.

Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly.

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000).

Natural approaches, less harmful in relieving pain and thereby preventing drug addictions, are addressing and ameliorating long-term back or neck, nerve and

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even cancer pain, and saving lives.

The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice.

“Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan.

Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one

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To enroll in a new study on mindfulness meditation and chronic back pain, email ZeidanLab@WakeHealth.edu.

For information on ongoing studies, visit ZeidanLab.com. on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

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Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study

Drumming Out Drugs Music, specifically drumming, stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Group drumming can help people withdrawing from addictive drugs, especially those having particular difficulty in conventional addiction programs, reports a University of Arizona at Tempe study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Other supportive studies are listed at ShamanicDrumming.com/drumtherapy. html.

from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map).

Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery.

THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent.

“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack.

The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

Timing is Everything

Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles 26

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with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

Oxygen is Key

The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

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

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1. Connect with the inner voice.

Uncovering authenticity comes from within. We learn to discern and heed the inner voice of wisdom through daily silence, a still space that allows messages to resonate. This ever-present guidance system is always spot on.

The key is to connect often. Be grateful for the fruits of quiet moments. Maybe they occur during prayer and meditation, in the shower, walking in solitude without earphones or driving with the radio off.

Breathe deeply, cherishing an open heart.

Gut feelings often presage inner knowing.

2. Realize the difference between soul and ego.

Connected with our soul—the seat of everything positive, the venue of all potential and light—we experience spaciousness, unconditional love and complete support.

If accusations, blame or heavy judgment arise, it’s just the ego trying to maintain the status quo. By dismissing its raging, it dissipates.

3. Reconnect with authentic selfhood.

We must banish every misconception and lie we tell about ourselves. Falsehoods define us just like the things that are true.

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made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?”

Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.

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Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook.

When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends.

Take a dance class. Call an old friend.

Volunteer somewhere nurturing.

Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy.

Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination.

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ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns.

If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic.

This disturbance of natural equilibrium can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.

Physician Support

“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.”

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Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites.

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did.

A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds.

The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

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Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun— the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.”

His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl.com/AndrewWeil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic.

Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

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Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil.

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Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

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Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says

Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

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Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

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Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Dr. Frank Hu, of the Harvard School of Public Health, suggests limiting these foods that inflame, all found in a typical fast food meal.

1. Refined carbs, such as bread buns and sugars

2. Sodas

3. Red meat and processed meat 4. French fries and other fried foods 5. Margarine

Life.Art.Love Moody Black July 29th 10:30AM

Award-winning poet, and hip-hop artist will bring his words and energy to our Celebration.

Come experience family, laugher, love, and be lifted!

See unityofclemson.org for our complete calendar of events and more

We meet at the American Legion Hall

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THE JOY OF DIRT Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

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hildren benefit from a close connection with nature, and there’s no better place to learn about plants and soil than a garden. Families don’t need lots of space, as even a small collection of potted plants holds fascination for youngsters. The first step is to understand a garden as seen by a child that may be more interested in creative play than in making things grow.

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Whitney Cohen, education director at Life Lab, a nonprofit that promotes garden-based education in Santa Cruz, California, thinks kids benefit most from what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that

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food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says.

This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots.

They accidentally step on young seedlings.

Gardening with children is messy and chaotic, but there is always learning going on beneath the surface, just out of sight,” says Catherine Koons-Hubbard, nature preschool director at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Growing nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes allows kids to see, touch and possibly smash a food as they get to know it, increasing the likelihood that they will eventually eat it.

Incorporate Play Spaces “Children might rather be playing than following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies.

Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves.

Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers.

“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles.

“Mud isn’t anything, really, and that open-ended quality lends itself to joyously creative play that helps children develop a relationship with the natural world,” she says.

Top Tools for Kids Small children notice things close to the ground, which become even more interesting when seen through a magnifying glass.

Sturdy kids’ versions in bright colors are easy to find if they get misplaced outdoors.

Curious children love getting a closeup look at worms and other critters in the worm bin or compost pile, or the structures inside flowers. “But when we just let the children explore, they’ll find loads of intriguing objects we may never have thought of, like water caught on the fuzzy underside of a leaf, a sparkly rock or rough tree bark,” Cohen says.

Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool.

Digging to discover what’s underground comes naturally to kids, and preschoolers do best with toy-size tools with short handles. Older kids can control child-size spades and rakes better than heavier adult tools.

Transformational Coach With A Spiritual Approach Perhaps it’s time you met Dr. Sherry Gustafson. She has over 26 years experience counseling, mentoring, and guiding women from all walks of life.

From stay-at-home moms to Fortune 500 executives. They all share one thing: transformational changes to their lives.

“Sherry created a safe space for me to begin my healing process and begin my journey of self-love.

Through her wisdom, experience, and various modalities, she was able to customize her approach to fit my unique needs. For anyone ready to embark on their journey of personal growth, I would highly recommend Sherry to coach you through the process.” -- Cynthia | Charlotte, NC “Sherry has spent a lifetime helping others grow to their fullest potential. I have referred many friends to her over the years and all have benefited by her customized approach to helping each achieve their personal goals. Anyone looking for a coach with a unique perspective to guide them along their path to insight and growth, I would highly recommend Dr. Sherry.” – Terry | Winter Park, FL

Dr. Sherry provides a four step process to a more balanced you. It's easy, affordable, and telephone consultations are available. Perhaps it’s time you did something for yourself. Retreats and workshops are forming. Or, call for an appointment today. It can be transformational.

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Keeping Outdoor Space Safe Remove the worry from gardening with kids by minimizing safety risks. Replace poisonous or prickly plants with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers and teach kids of all ages not to eat plants unless they have first been checked by an adult.

Insects can be both interesting and threatening, and flying insects often are attracted to bright colors. Dress kids in light, neutral colors to avoid unwanted attention from bugs. Avoid chemical fertilizers and sprays, and opt for organic solutions.

Barbara Pleasant has authored many greenthumb books including Homegrown Pantry: Selecting the Best Varieties and Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year-Round. She grows vegetables, herbs and fruits in Floyd, VA; connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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wise words

Gary Griggs on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

by Randy Kambic

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming.

Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now.

Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

How can we better deal with rising sea levels?

There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

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We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away.

We can elevate structures, but that’s limited.

Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply.

About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

Have researchers seen any overfished species rebound?

A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that

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had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species.

California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”?

Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines.

Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise.

These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments.

We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org).

Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy.

Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply.

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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green living

Art that Inspires Action Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

by Avery Mack

Eco-art creatively highlights environmental sustainability issues and sparks possible solutions.

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ounts Botanical Garden, in Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a thoughtprovoking traveling exhibit featuring giant sea creatures made entirely of marine debris from beaches. “It graphically illustrates the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways,” says Curator and Director Rochelle Wolberg. The exhibit included Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the Marine Debris Anemone, Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Marlin, Water Bottle Jelly, Sebastian James the Puffin, Lidia the Seal, Hugo the Humpback Whale Tail, American Sea Star and Musical Seaweed. Take a look at some of them and check for current exhibit locations at WashedAshore.org.

In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculptures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

Debbie and Mike Schramer, owners of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,” says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.” Although fairy houses are trendy now, the

Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book.

At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal.

“Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope.

Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.” All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors.

Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist.

He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if…?”

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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pounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist,

Why More Pets Are Getting Cancer

GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox.

Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers.

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but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

Amazing Recoveries

Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256

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people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

calendar of events

TUESDAY, JULY 17

SUNDAY, JULY 1

Zero Energy Home Seminar – 11am-1pm. Learn how to build a zero energy home for less than a regular house or retro to zero your existing home.

Call for reservation. Free. Energy Source Home Solutions. Location TBD. 877-224-1447.

Everyday Spirituality: Who’s Driving This Bus? –Service: 10:30 a.m. to noon; workshop: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Author Brenda Strickland explores how our choices help us live in conscious oneness with God. Learn practical, spiritual ideas that promote wellness during workshop, THINK, FEEL, HEAL. Reverend John Strickland. Free. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

MONDAY, JULY 2 Free Community Hour, Healing Meditation – 6:15-8:15pm. Join us to bring more peace, balance and inner harmony into your life through a simple practice. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and belief systems. Free. Donations welcomed. Bruno Groning Circle of Friends. Event held at: Anderson Rd. Library, 2625 Anderson Rd., Greenville. 864944-2806. Meetup.com/Bruno-Greenville. Bill Bush: WBush15@Bellsouth.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Red, White and Blue Festival — 5-10pm. Live music on two stages, fun-filled activities in the kids’ area and a variety of popular food and beverage vendors. Fireworks begin at 9:45pm. Free. Main St. and Falls Park, Greenville. 864-467-2728. Greenvillesc. gov/1328/Wells-Fargo-Red-White-Blue.

Red, White & Boom July 4th Celebration — 6pm.

Barnet Park is the perfect setting for Spartanburg’s Independence Day celebration. Come hungry and enjoy great food, including BBQ, funnel cakes, burgers, hotdogs, philly cheese steaks, ice cream, and more! Spartanburg Community Band plays patriotic music beginning at 6pm. Headline act, Jessie’s Girls at Zimmerli Amphitheater stage, at 8pm. Fireworks show at 9:35 p.m. $5; children 6 and under free. Barnet Park, Spartanburg. CityOfSpartanburg.org/red-white-and-boom.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 “Karma’s a B!@#h!” with Phyllis Benfield – 10:30am-noon. Or is she? Are the opportunities in our life really karma? We will explore the spiritual truth about karma and how to deal with your life through living these truths. Free. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Summer Forage Dinner – 6pm. Learn about wild plants and mushrooms that are in season right now and about all the benefits of eating wild and healthy foods. We will cook for you and dine in the field. Water provided. $50/person. Wild Coyote School of Wonder.

Event located at Mushroom Mountain, 200 Finley Rd., Easley. Olga: 986-5225. SporePrints@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 “New Beginnings” with Jenny Bell – 10:30amnoon. Most of us are clear on what is not working in our lives. How do we create something fresh and new? Something beyond our imagination? Free.

Love offering appreciated. No registration required.

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

Past Life Regression Workshop – 5:30-7:30pm.

Geraldine will guide you on a peaceful guided journey to your past. Group settings are always fun, and if you have thought about exploring past life regression, here’s your chance. $35/person. Life Path Hypnosis, 1015 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Geraldine Cook: 774-239-4644. LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching. com. Gerrie@LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 22 “Inspiration” with Reverend Jess Herriot – 10:30am-noon. Rev Jess explores how our spiritual practices allow us to fully experience and express creative power. This allows us to channel divine ideas which will challenge and change our world.

Free. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

MONDAY, JULY 23 Free Community Hour, Healing Meditation – 6:15-8:15pm. Join us to bring more peace, balance and inner harmony into your life through a simple practice. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and belief systems. Free. Donations welcomed. Bruno Groning Circle of Friends. Event held at: Anderson Rd. Library, 2625 Anderson Rd., Greenville. 9442806. Meetup.com/Bruno-Greenville. Bill Bush: WBush15@Bellsouth.net.

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“Life.Art.Love Celebration featuring Moody Black” – 10:30am-noon. Moody Black, awardwinning poet, and hip-hop artist will bring his words and energy to our 5th Sunday Celebration. Come experience family, laugher, love, and be lifted! Free.

Love offering appreciated. No registration required.

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

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Greenville Meet’n’Greet – 6:45pm. First meeting of the new Greenville Chapter. Learn how we can come together as a holistic community, and how we each can participate in overall improvements in health by integrating different modalities, cross-promoting, and networking with like-hearted individuals and businesses. First meeting is a dinner meeting, with attendance free & open to public. Event located at Augusta Grill, 1818 Augusta St., Greenville.

OurInwardJourney.com. Peggy Zielinski, President: Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com.

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on going events Note: Dates are subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm dates and times of events. How to submit: All listings must be received by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Please help by following the format as seen below and email listings to Calendar@UpstateNA.com. Non-advertiser calendar entries are subject to availability and are $15 per each submission.

monday Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Monday through Saturday; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes.

Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193.

CrystalVisionsBooks.com.

Small Group Customized Yoga & Fitness – 5:45pm. Personalized blend of functional conditioning, yoga therapy, strength and balance.

RSVP required to customize sessions limited to six participants. Please email or call to schedule your participation. No sessions on Memorial Day. Cost $60 shared between participants. Choose Joyful Health. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. Joan Craig: 561-5925. ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Joan@ ChooseJoyfulHealth.com.

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

322-2828.

The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

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

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

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

tuesday 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.

Beginner Flow Yoga Class – 11:45am-12:45pm.

Learn the basics of a Vines Flow class. You’ll learn the poses & sequences of Sun Salutations and practice them with a slow flow. For very beginners as well as more experienced yogis looking for a gentler flow. 1st class is free. New client special: $25 for 15 consecutive days.$12 drop in rate.

Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Melanie Bolos: 979-6133. Mel-O-Yoga.com. MBoulos@ Bellsouth.net.

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

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

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

Health Related Discussion – 6-7pm. Join us Wednesday nights during the month of July for health-related topics and discussion. Topics discussed will be determined by participant interest with the format being open discussion. Free. Dixon Wellness, 1500 Whitehall Rd., Anderson. 226-0050.

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

LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com. Gerrie@ LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com.

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

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

thursday 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

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classifieds and jobs WANTED: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST. Both full-time and part-time (3:30 to 6 p.m.) positions available - Experience working with children and adults.

Email resume and references to Jeannie@ BEACONslps.com.

FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport.com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049.

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

NEED A NEW LOOK for your advertising and promotional material? Graphic designer with 15 years experience in the wellness and holistic industry. Fully bilingual: English and Spanish. Call 787-297-8818 or email Waleska@PRNatural.com BEAUTIFUL CALM OFFICE SPACE available in Anderson: 850 sf with 4 treatment rooms, front reception area, bathroom, and washer hookup. Attached but separate from Remedy Medspa. $1250/mo. Call for photos/ info. 864-222-3288.

Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com.

MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience?

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

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

Topics vary monthly. Join other like hearted Souls seeking God in their everyday life. Free. Eckankar, Location will vary. 346-3058. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org.

saturday All Levels Yoga Class – 10:30-11:45am. 75 min class every Saturday morning. Work on strengthening and lengthening your muscles, improving your balance and calming your mind.

Modifications will be given for all poses, so truly all levels are welcome! 1st class is free. New client special: $25 for 15 consecutive days. $12drop in rate. Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer.

Melanie Boulos: 979-6133. Mel-O-Yoga.com.

MBoulos@Bellsouth.net.

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

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

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

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

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment.

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

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC

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

A balanced approach to stressfree living. Advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, anxiety disorders, craniosacral therapy, pain relief. See ad, page 32.

AIR PURIFICATION FRESCO AIR PURIFIER

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

Fresco has produced Quality Products over 20 years, conditions 4000 sf. Local demonstrations available.

Removes smoke, pet, mold, mildew, odors. 5 year warranty.

Satisfaction Guarantee!

CHIROPRACTIC AROMATHERAPY

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more.

Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

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

We help people get to the root cause of their health issues where other doctors cannot. We use Bio-Energetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 7.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

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

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

See ad, page 26.

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

New & Used Books, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Music, Incense, Candles, Tarot, Statuary, Intuitive Readers, Energy Workers, Event Space, Labyrinth.

Martincic We buy books! Monday –Tommy Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

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

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

We offer Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)/Applied Kinesiology (AK) combined with Blood Report Analysis to determine which Whole Food Supplements best suits your individual profile. See ad, page 15.

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

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

See ad, page 33.

ST. JOHN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Nancy St. John 148 Walnut Lane, Suite I Travelers Rest • 864-834-8099

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

See ad, page 27.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

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

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

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

2531 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville (Five Forks Promenade) www.GreenHillRx.com

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COUNSELING AND COACHING NATURE’S WAY HOME

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

Specializing in a nature-based, body-centered approach to help you get to the root of the issue and release it with ease. Free phone consultation. Call or email to schedule. See ad, page 31.

DAY SPA TRANQUILITY DAY SPA

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

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

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 43.

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

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room.

Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

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

Drinking the right type of water may be the single most important piece in achieving and maintaining optimal health. See machines at WatershedSC.com and demonstration at KangenDemo. com. 0% financing. See ad, page 5.

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

Cutting edge technology is available - The Future is Now! Delivered anywhere; engineered with Ultra-Efficiency, incredible strength, amazing designs with quicker build times, shipped factory direct. See ad, page 3.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 43.

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

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

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

HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET

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

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/GAPS/Whole 30 foods, herbal supplements and CBD hemp oil. See ad page 21.

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

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

UPSTATE FOOD CO-OP

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

Member-owned, volunteer-run, non-profit business: natural & organic foods, supplements, herbs. Working members pay lower prices, trial memberships available.

Members may place orders with our suppliers.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS GERALDINE BOUDROT-COOK

1015 W. Poinsett St. 774-239-4644 • Greer LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com Gerrie@LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com Create balance in your life with hypnosis. Learn to smooth out obstacles, build self-esteem and confidence, release stress positively, lose weight, quit smoking and more.

JENNIFER SMITH, CHHP

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

Don’t let a diagnosis define you.

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

SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE

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

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 16 and 25.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC

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

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

SOLAR AND GREEN ENERGY U.S. ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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

Assisting residential and commercial property owners with cost-effective solar and green energy solutions for saving money and reducing or eliminating their dependency on grid power. See ad, page 16.

SPIRITUAL CENTER BRUNO GRONING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

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

PRECISION WELLNESS

Terry Pilch 109 E. Regency Commons Dr. 864-320-7393 Greer (Circulation Nation Bldg.)

TerryPilch.com • Terry@TerryPilch.com

Stay healthy with a whole-body preventative natural approach. Five years experience in Functional Nutrition health planning. Schedule free Zyto Precision Wellness body scan today at our website.

RICHARD EBERT, IBD

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

BEMER’s uniqueness is its signal and configuration. The signal leads to scientifically grounded stimulation of the smallest vessels supporting the circulatory system as a whole. See ad, page 16.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK BODY RHYTHM MASSAGE LLC.

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

Get in tune with your body’s natural rhythm through massage. Customized massage to fit each client’s needs. Thai, swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone and more. Call to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 10.

PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

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

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 31.

THYROID HEALTH ROLFING / STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CODY SMOLIK, LLC

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

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

Structural Integration offers long-lasting results.

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

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

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 26.

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VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

Customized for gender, probiotic and enzyme blend, antioxidant nutrient mineral-dense formula.

Assists with weight management, cognitive performance, digestive and immune function and antioxidant support. See ad, page 7.

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.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

CIRCULATION NATION®

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Stephanie Bowen 207-660-5910 • Greer StephBowen02.Le-vel.com StantonBowen66@gmail

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, k n o w l e d g e a b l e s t a ff .

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

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 26.

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