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

27 LABEL LITERACY

Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods by Elisa Bosley

29 CATALYST FOR CHANGE Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman

30 BUILD YOUR OWN

WELLNESS DREAM TEAM

Take Your Health to the Next Level by Kathleen Barnes

38 MONEY MYTHS

Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions by Linda Sechrist

IT’S TIME TO LOOK AND FEEL GREAT!

39 SOUL-FULL GOALS

Feeling Our Way to Happiness

by Susie Ruth

40 WHOLE FOOD

Greater than the Sum of its Parts

by Margie King

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Check out our Foodie Dining Guide on page 43 to discover local, healthy restaurants in the Upstate.

12 newsbriefs 17 community

spotlight 19 therapy spotlight 20 healthbriefs 23 ecotip 24 24 globalbriefs 27 healthykids 34 practitioner profiles 38 wisewords 39 inspiration 27 40 consciouseating 45 fitbody 48 healingways 50 classifieds 51 calendar 54 resourceguide

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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Jeanette Watkins Contributing Editors Lauren Hanson - Michele Senac Advertising Dawn DeBoskey - Linda Craig Janet Krinke NAN Card Janet Krinke Design & Production / Ad Design Susan McCann - Wendy Wilson Distribution Jim Craig - Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition:

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haron Bruckman planted a tree in Florida in 1984, called Natural Awakenings magazine, and in those 20 years, seeds have carried across the country by children at heart, like us, and many others who love the Earth and know the power of nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living. We planted a seed from that Natural Awakenings tree here in Greenville in April of 2009, and are grateful that it still grows strong. But mostly, we are joyful for the many readers who have told us that Natural Awakenings, and the mission it expresses, helped improve their lives, support their health and inspire them. Roberta Bolduc has the passion to tend to that Upstate tree and grow it bigger and stronger, and she is now “head gardener,” new owner, and publisher of the Upstates’ Natural Awakenings magazines. We are excited that Roberta will bring her fresh perspective, experiences, and energy to the magazine. We are not going anywhere, and will support Roberta and the growth of the magazine in any way we can. In health and harmony,

Linda and Jim

hank you, Jim and Linda, for the warm welcome and introduction and thank you on behalf of Greenville and the Upstate for bringing Natural Awakenings to our area. Greenville has blossomed under your care and attention, so much so that an additional Natural Awakenings magazine was started exclusively for Spartanburg in September of 2013. The expanding network of readers is a tribute to your passionate focus to bring new and exciting information on the changing technologies, trends, and lifestyles that help us all to stay well and keep our planet healthy. I moved to the Upstate nearly two years ago from Charlotte where I lived for over 20 years. Some life-changing events had happened that caused me to know that it was time to start a new life in a new place. I had been “introduced” to Natural Awakenings at a health food store in Charlotte that I frequented. Like many of you, I would feel that little ripple of anticipation when a new issue was put on the stands. I would look forward eagerly to see what that month’s theme would be and what I might learn. When I moved to the Greenville area, I was delighted to find Natural Awakenings at many of the shops and stores I visited. After working in health care for many years as well as having a personal experience as a caregiver, I am firmly convinced of the body-mind-spirit connection and the part it plays in our health and well-being. Equally important to our individual success is the health of our planet and honoring our sacred connection to nature. As we ring in 2014 and begin this new adventure together, I am thrilled to be carrying on the vibrant work that Linda and Jim started and lovingly nurtured. In the months and years to come, I hope to continue Natural Awakenings’ mission to bring you fresh ideas and insight into how we can care for ourselves, our families, our pets, and the planet in a loving and compassionate manner that will sustain us and our beautiful earth for future generations. Wishing you Peace and Happiness,

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communitynews Greer Massage Practitioner Expands Practice

une Lordi, LMT, has spent three years teaching and acting as Director of the Massage Program at Virginia College in Greenville. She left the ever increasing demands of her post at the college at the end of December June Lordi, to expand her hours at her massage practice in Greer. “I LMT am glad to get back to full-time in my massage practice to help clients with stress, pain, and dysfunction,” says Lordi. Her new hours will include day and evening hours during the week and Saturdays. Lordi specializes in restorative and rehabilitative massage and utilizes many other techniques. She has 30 years experience in practice and teaching, specializing in stress and pain reduction, self-help and lifestyle adaptations, and Tai Chi instruction. Prices range from $65 for a 60-minute massage to $90 for a 90 minute massage. June Lordi’s massage practice is located within Acupuncture of Greer, 106 Memorial Dr, Greer. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 864-634-3019. See ad, page 15.

Franz Family Spinal Care Celebrates Five Years Realigning the Upstate

his month marks five years that Franz Family Spinal Care has been providing a revolutionary form of care to the Upstate. Dr. Ben Franz and Dr. Monika Franz are two of only 275 doctors in the entire world providing this unique form of care called NUCCA. Over time, or due to injury, a person’s spine will develop unnatural curvatures resulting in poor overall body posture and improper spinal mechanics. This leads to pain, neurological symptoms, spinal degeneration, and arthritis if left unchecked. Migraines, spinal pain, scoliosis, disc herniation, and sciatic pain are just a few of the symptoms that can result from these curvaDr. Monika Franz tures. The NUCCA procedure is designed to greatly and Dr. Ben Franz reduce, or completely remove these troublesome curvatures by gently realigning the entire spine from head to toe. The end result is typically perfect posture, proper spinal mechanics, freedom from pain, and a greater expression of health and wellbeing. Once achieved, this painless spinal balancing can last for months or years depending on a person’s activity. “It has been an amazingly fast five years. It is so rewarding to bring relief, hope, and health to so many who desperately need it. I am honored to serve those of the Upstate and humbled at the willingness of some to travel, in some cases, over 100 miles to receive our care,” remarks Dr. Ben Franz. The doctors provide free consultations and exams to see if you are a candidate for this type of care. Franz Family Spinal Care is located at 205 Bryce Ct, Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-987-5995 or visit FeelGreatUpstate.com. See ad, page 31.

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Natural-Birthing Moms Across the State Are Outraged

he South Carolina Affiliate of the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) is unifying natural birth centers across South Carolina in an effort to overturn the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (SC DHEC) recent interpretation of regulatory policy. This policy has women in South Carolina at risk of losing their right to choose where and with whom they want to safely, naturally give birth. The SC DHEC recent reinterpretation requires a physician to respond onsite at the birth center if a patient experiences complications. The American College of NurseMidwives Director, Jesse Bushman writes, “An overly stringent interpretation that this regulation requires a physician to be physically present at a birth center in emergencies would hinder rather than promote appropriate transfer of care by mandating unnecessary delays.” Partnered physicians agree that requiring their presence at the birth center merely delays the necessary hospital transfer. South Carolina women are reaching out to their legislators to protest this new regulatory mandate. You can support this effort in many ways. First, call, write or email your district legislator. See SCStateHouse.gov/legislatorssearch. php. Second, join the birth center discussions on the web and Facebook pages of Birthing Centers in our area, such as Labors of Love in Spartanburg, Carolina WaterBirth in Simpsonville, Carolinas Birth Center in Fort Mill, and Charleston Birth Place. Web sites specifically set up to help keep families in the loop include SaveCBP.org and Change. org/petitions/support-south-carolina-birthcenters.

Solutions in Health Care Sheds New Light

olutions in Healthcare of Fountain Inn introduces Quantum Photon Light Therapy. The light therapy has multiple health restoring capabilities such as reducing pain and inflammation related to fibromyalgia, arthritis, muscle aches, and edema. Organ systems are rapidly detoxified and specific light frequencies are anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial. Tissue repair is accelerated by light frequencies that release nitric oxide from Dr. Jeanne Petan hemoglobin to initiate rapid tissue repair. New light frequencies can also increase fat burning during weight loss programs. Photon light therapy is used by NASA, the NBA, Navy Seals, and international healing centers. Quantum Light Therapy units are leased to clients of Solutions in Health Care to support natural healing. Solutions in Health Care is located at 290 Enoree Trail, Fountain Inn. For more information, call 864-862-4113. See ad, page 15.

Weight Loss Workshop to Kick Start New Year

s losing weight and feeling great your New Year’s resolution? If so, Auger Chiropractic would like to help with their new Weight Loss Workshop: “How to Lose 20-35 lbs. in Six Weeks.” Participants will be given insight and tips for weight loss and will also be introduced to ChiroThin, a medical meal replacement system, as an option for shedding some of those extra pounds. The workshop starts January 14 at 6:30pm at Auger Family Chiropractic. Dr. Auger is an adjunct instructor at his alma mater, Sherman College of Chiropractic, where he teaches Spinal Biodynamics. He is the past President of the Palmetto State Chiropractic Association and currently serves on its Board of Directors as Chairman. He was voted “Best Chiropractor in the Upstate” two years in a row by the Greenville News, and he was awarded the Palmetto State Chiropractic Association’s first ever “Chiropractor of the Year” award. Auger has been published in numerous health periodicals and has lectured to other doctors of chiropractic throughout the United States. Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd, #2, Greenville. To register or for more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 41.

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communitynews Natural Awakenings Editor Announces New Book

atural Awakenings Upstate contributing editor, Michele Castellano Senac, and co-author Lorrie Castellano, are happy to announce their debut book, Around the Table: A Culinary Memoir by Two Sisters. Around the Table takes the reader on the journey of a lifetime with 73 tasty, healthy recipes, stories, secrets, and lessons learned. It intertwines mouth-watering meals with the twists and turns of the lives of two Italian-American families. As each meal is placed on the table, so are the stories and memories surrounding that meal and the recipe for the reader to recreate. It is a journey through the values of the past, when dinner time was sacred, gathering around the table was encouraged, and face to face conversation was sought after. It is an insightful look of yesterday’s values and how they are still meaningful today. Available for purchase at Amazon.com. and Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd, #5, Greenville. For more information, visit AroundTheTableCookbook.com and Facebook.com/AroundTheTableCookbook. See ad, page 13.

New Day Physical Therapy Offers Instant Relief

ew Day Physical Therapy now offers Dry Needling, otherwise known as Intramuscular Manual Therapy. This involves the application of solid filiform needles into deficient muscle tissue to treat trigger points and orthopedic injuries. Dry Needling is a procedure in which an acupuncture-like needle is inserted into the skin and muscle tissue directly to break up trigger points and stimulate deficient tissue. Physical Therapist and clinic owner, David Taylor, is certified in the application of Dry Needling and utilizes this technique to treat neck, back, shoulder, knee, ankle and hip pain as well as headaches. The application of Dry Needling can be used to assist patients suffering from fibromyalgia and other connective tissue disorders in conjunction with other passive methods. Many athletes utilize dry needling pre and post workouts and competition to enhance performance. “I can actually feel the knotted muscle tissue release and soften as I manipulate the needle intramuscularly. I have noticed a significant change in the movement and function of many of my patients who have received the treatment. They love the instant relief,” Taylor shared. New Day also offers progressive therapies including Visceral Manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy, Vestibular Rehab, and Myofascial Release. “I spend a lot of time researching and studying alternative forms of therapy as I find them a great asset to help with the healing and recovery of my patients,” Taylor adds. New Day Physical Therapy is located at 300 N. Main St, Greer. For more information, call 864-469-9936 or visit NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com. See ad, page 58. 14

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Chiropractor Eases Expectant Mothers’ Growing Pains

r. Nina Kennedy, DC, of Enhanced Living Chiropractic recently received advanced maternity care certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to perform the Webster Technique. The Webster Technique is care that is gentle and non-invasive with consideration to a mother’s delicate structure. The potential benefits of the Webster Technique for mothers-to-be are numerous. It prepares the pelvis for an easier pregnancy Dr. Nina Kennedy and birth by creating a state of balance in pelvic bony structures, muscles and ligaments; removes twisting of the ligaments that support the uterus, thus potentially reducing aberrant tension to the woman’s uterus; and reduces interference to the mother’s vital nerve system which controls and co-ordinates all of her systems and functions. By improving maternal function, there is a decrease in the potential for unnecessary intervention. By caring for mom with the Webster Technique, baby will have room to move to the best possible position for birth. Dr. Kennedy adds, “Mothers often come away with a feeling of confidence about their bodies and the natural occurrence of change as they carry and bond with their developing little one.” Chiropractors work with the body’s ability to adapt and function the way it is designed to. Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal anatomical, physiological, and neurological function of both the mother and baby in pregnancy and birth. Enhanced Living Chiropractic is located at 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. For more information, call 864-8480640 or visit EnhancedLivingChiro.com. See ad, page 52.

Palmetto Heating & Air Announces Special Certification

almetto Heating & Air, LLC recently announced that they are now part of the York® Certified Comfort Expert™ (CCE) dealer program. As a CCE dealer, Palmetto Heating & Air offers a full range of products designed to improve indoor air quality by removing pollutants such as dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, pet dander and other contaminants. Attaining the CCE level enables Palmetto Heating & Air to more effectively train their personnel in the proper installation, service and maintenance of heating and cooling systems. In addition, the CCE program provides increased service and incentive programs which enable Palmetto Heating & Air to deliver competitive pricing while providing their customers with outstanding heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) expertise. Palmetto Heating & Air, LLC is located at 121 Evans Grove Road, Piedmont. For more information, call 864-845-1400 or visit PalmettoAC.com. See ad, page 26.

Batteries Plus Bulbs Sheds Light on LEDs

atteries Plus Bulbs now sells LED light bulbs for household use. LEDs are considered the best energy saving lighting option on the market. While LEDs cost more money up front than other energy saving light bulbs, they have a lifespan of over 30,000 hours (23+ years) and on average will save consumers hundreds of dollars on energy costs over the life of the light bulb. The latest in energy efficient lighting technology, LED bulbs now look and light more like traditional bulbs but can last 25 times longer. A single LED bulb that has earned the ENERGY STAR rating can prevent about 1,800 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions over its lifetime, the equivalent of keeping 850 pounds of coal from being burned. They will not burn out like typical bulbs, but will gradually decrease in light output. They also do not produce heat like incandescent bulbs. In addition to saving money and energy, LEDs offer three major advantages over other conventional light sources: environmental – they contain no mercury; durability – they have excellent cold weather performance and are highly resistant to shock and vibration; and control – they are dimmable and have a quick turn-on time. Batteries Plus Bulbs is located at 1791 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. For more information, call 864-254-0307 or visit BatteriesPlus.com.

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Good to Go

Feel the Difference by Michele Senac

nleashing the natural healing power of the body through juicing is what Good To Go is all about. Owner Tawana Hamby opened this compact juice bar in March, 2013 and offers juices, smoothies, acai berry bowls, fresh whole foods, therapeutic oils, aromatherapy and more. Hamby shares that she and her husband, Mac, started juicing five years ago after he could not tolerate the medication prescribed for high cholesterol. Hamby reports that after three months of juicing, his cholesterol levels improved, they both felt great, experiencing increased health and vitality. “I’m not against people taking medications, but I do think that it’s important to investigate what else is out there,” says Hamby. These results inspired Hamby to learn more about juicing and whole foods. She did independent research and was influenced by the works of Charlotte Gerson and Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Hamby then began a blog and Facebook postings on the healing

power of foods and eventually opened Good To Go in Taylors. Numerous juice choices are on the menu. Custom juice blends are available. The “Reset Raw Juice Cleanse”™ is a program designed to detoxify, increase metabolism and improve digestion. Clients pick up fresh juices every two or three days and can cleanse for up to 10 days, though Hamby recommends five days for most participants. A “Workday Cleanse” is offered where raw juice is prepared for breakfast and lunch, including a wheat grass shot and snack. Wheat grass per diem is a special package that offers daily shots for $32 per month. Raw Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie is offered (pre-order required) and Hamby exclaims, “They’re just doggone delicious!” Protein Truffles containing 100 calories and 22 grams of protein are satisfying, energizing and a favorite with athletes, according to Hamby. Green salads and mayo-free chicken salads are made on site. G2™ 100

percent Pure Essential Therapeutic Essential Oils are sold and can be added to juices. Hamby explains that drinking raw juices infuses our bodies with living enzymes, vitamins and minerals. These enzymes make it possible for our system to quickly and easily assimilate the nutrients in the juice into an effective source of energy. She notes that the juices are tasty, healthy and perfect for anyone who is not fond of eating vegetables. “The body is a self-correcting mechanism if we give it what it needs. Juicing floods the body with needed powerful nutrients and antioxidants,” shares Hamby. She encourages others to try it. Hamby adds, “The proof is in the pudding. If you’re hesitant to try juicing, you’re missing out. Our juices are delicious.” Good To Go’s latest expansion is a mobile Juice Truck, which begins service this month and will be a full juice bar. Follow its locations on Twitter @GoodToGoJuice or Facebook.com/ GoodToGoJuiceBar. Good To Go is located at 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors at Eastgate Village (beside Pivotal Fitness). For information, call 864-244-2733 or visit GoodToGoJuiceBar.com. See ad, page 42. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a writer and author. She is certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Feng Shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundtheTableCookbook.com. See ad, page 13.

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Circulation Nation®

Shakin’ and Bakin’... Perfect For All Ages by Michele Senac

alinda and Jody Powell, coowners of Circulation Nation® in Simpsonville, know the power of a healthy body. The Simpsonville studio opened in October to educate clients about the benefits of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) and to guide clients through customized work-outs. The Grand Opening celebration is Saturday, January 11. Eighteen months ago, Dalinda Powell experienced health issues, including the loss of peripheral vision in one eye. After months of tests and medical consultations with doctors as far away as Florida, she was told that her optic nerve was swollen and the facial nerves on the right were abnormal. Feeling discouraged, Powell shared these challenges with a friend who suggested that she try WBV at the Circulation Nation studio in Greer. Within a few days, she noted improvement, experiencing more energy, fewer headaches and weight loss. Her husband, Jody, who had high blood pressure, saw the results she

was having, and also began WBV. His blood pressure normalized without medication. During that time, Powell consulted a dentist because of a toothache. The dentist discovered a tooth with an amalgam filling had multiple cracks and mercury was seeping into her body. The filling was removed and Powell continued with her WBV workouts in Greer with increased improvement including weight loss, and almost a complete return of her peripheral vision. “WBV started my healing and has helped restore my health,” says Powell. After having such success at Circulation Nation in Greer, the Powells decided this was the right path for them, so they opened their own studio in Simpsonville. Dalinda Powell is currently writing a book about her healing experiences titled Don’t Put God In A Box, which will be published in late 2014. “I am healthier now than I have been in years. I am stronger and have more energy,” reports Powell. Powell explains how WBV works to

release the toxins in the body by stating simply, “You shake everything up, sweat out the toxins in the sauna, then help the body to release more toxins by drinking alkaline water,” says Powell. She elaborates that toxins are one of the top causes of diseases in the body and fat cells protect the body from toxins. When there is an overload of toxins there is usually weight gain which the body can’t lose because the toxins are hidden in the fat cells, according to Powell. WBV stimulates the lymphatic system and carries toxins out of the body and releases them. Sessions in the Far-Infrared Sauna further release toxins. Lastly, drinking alkaline water balances pH and flushes out remaining toxins. “Clients show improvement in a relatively short period of time – some within just a few days. I tell others, don’t knock this until you try it. You have to experience WBV to understand it,” shares Powell. Himalayan salt lamps, herbal body cleanses, heart health products, and alkaline water for home use are also available. Circulation Nation® is located at 654 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville, (across from Belk). For more information, call 864-558-4750 or visit CirculationNation.com. The flagship location is located at 423 The Parkway near Publix at Thornblade in Greer. See ad, page 47. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a writer and author. She is certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Feng Shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundtheTableCookbook.com. See ad, page 13.

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Produce Banishes the Blues

Brief Bouts of Yoga Bolster the Brain

ust 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and meditation are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information. Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 minutes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

ew research from New Zealand’s University of Otago shows that consuming more whole fruits and vegetables increases peacefulness, happiness and energy in one’s daily life. Scientists discovered the strong relationship to be particularly apparent in countering winter blues. A total of 281 college-age students filled out an online food diary and mood survey for 21 consecutive days. Results showed that eating fruits and vegetables one day led to improvements in positive mood the next day, regardless of other key factors, such as body mass index. Other types of food did not produce the same uplifting effect. “After further analysis, we demonstrated that young people would need to consume approximately seven to eight total servings of fruits and vegetables per day to notice a meaningful positive change,” says Tamlin Conner, Ph.D., with the university’s department of psychology. “One serving of fruit or vegetables is approximately the size that could fit in our palm, or half a cup.” Study co-author Bonnie White suggests that this can be accomplished by having vegetables comprise half of the plate at each meal and snacking on whole fruit like apples. The American Psychiatric Association acknowledges that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects, at least mildly, as many as 20 percent of Americans.

Sweets Sour Brain Power

inging on sweets and soda in an effort to bone up for exams or presentations probably has the opposite effect, according to a new animal study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers found that eating or quaffing too much fructose, like that found in cane sugar and the highfructose corn syrups permeating many processed foods, can cause unclear thinking, poor learning and impaired memory. Scientists have long known that high-fructose diets increase the risk for diabetes, obesity and fatty liver. Now the UCLA team has discovered that only six weeks of a high-fructose diet slowed the animals’ brains. The good news is that eating omega-3 fatty acids like those found in cold water fish appear to counteract the negative effects of fructose, enabling the animals to think more clearly.

Art Heartens Seniors

ust looking at a painting by Picasso, Dali or Warhol can brighten the world for seniors, according to researchers at Britain’s Newcastle University. After just three visits to a gallery, the researchers found positive changes in the participating seniors’ opinions about their life experiences and abilities in light of their ages. The gallery visits further inspired participants to become more involved with others and their communities.

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Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

here is growing evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “lowenergy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

More Bok Choy, Less Ice Cream Boosts Breast Health

howing down on cruciferous veggies reduces the risk of recurring breast cancer, say Vanderbilt University researchers, while consuming too many high-fat dairy products produces an opposite effect, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The paper on veggies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research showed that the more cruciferous vegetables a woman ate in the first two years after her breast cancer diagnosis, the lower was her risk of the cancer returning or death from the original cancer. Eating broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and cabbage worked to reduce the rate of recurring breast cancer by 35 percent and the risk of death in the following nine years by 62 percent. On the other side of the coin, the NCI study showed that women treated for early stage breast cancer that regularly ate one or more servings of high-fat milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream increased their risk of dying of breast cancer by 44 percent and of earlier death from all causes by 64 percent.

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Yoga Resource Guide ANDERSON

GREENVILLE

Yoga Place 2508 N. Main St. 864-404-1616 or 864-376-7750 www.YogaPlace.org

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-329-1114 www.SouthernOm.com

Clemson/Pendleton

GREER

The Purple Mat [Yoga • Wellness]

The Purple Mat, Ltd. 102 E. Main St. 864-916-YOGA www.ThePurpleMat.com

EASLEY

Yoga East 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-244-6478 www.YogaEast.us

Integrative Yoga Therapy 633 Saco Lowell Rd. 864-444-5523 www.LindaPattersonYoga.com

SPARTANBURG

GREENVILLE

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The Toxic Side of Tylenol

s the evidence of the harmful effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects. A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or without food, the effects on the liver are multiplied. Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertility and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions. “Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with acetaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

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Deep Conversation Accompanies Good Food The pursuit of combining good food and conversation is taking on new, more fulfilling formats. Instead of idle chit-chat or gossip over high-calorie feasts, many people are showing an appetite to fill their lives with more meaningful discussions while dining on healthy meals. The international Green Drinks phenomenon was among the first to successfully mix eco-conscious conversation with healthy beverages; now, thought-provoking initiatives are mixing regular banter with bites in ways that are both lively and nurturing. Those seeking the exotic may indulge in The Philosopher’s Table: How to Start Your Philosophy Dinner Club—Monthly Conversation, Music and Recipes, by Marietta McCarty, following guidelines to immerse guests in the tastes and cultures of 12 different cities and countries. Suggested themes include saluting the present-day benefits of the work of women’s rights pio-

neer Jane Addams while sipping multi-bean soup (Chicago) or consuming uplifting perspectives of ancient philosopher Lao Tzu over shrimp dumplings with dipping sauce (China). Recommended discussion topics at ConversationCafe. org include self-identity and self-reflection, current events and appreciating the arts. A search function for finding a local chapter complements advice on launching a new one. RawFoodNetwork.com provides links to groups nationwide that forge connections with fellow enthusiasts, share dishes and network. It also provides information, recipes and other helpful resources. Touring experts in the preparation and benefits of raw food and vegan, plant-based diets show up everywhere from natural food restaurants and retailers to health expos and foodie Meetup events. Speakers include Brian Clement, Brenda Cobb, Paul Nison, Jenna Norwood, Karen Ranzi and David Wolfe.

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White Resorts Go Even Greener As skiers flock to snow-covered trails this winter, more ski resorts are going greener to save energy and support the environment. Arapahoe Basin, in Colorado, recently received a National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes grant for retrofitting its base area lighting that will annually slice off an estimated 53,000-plus kilowatt hours of usage. A-Basin, Vail Resorts and others in the area provide their restaurants’ used vegetable oil to outside companies for recycling into biofuels. Aspen, Vail, Copper Mountain and other Colorado resorts installed more photovoltaic solar arrays on buildings prior to the current season. Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, in Vermont, installed a 1,500-horsepower electric snowmaking air compressor last summer, replacing a diesel model. Purchased in consultation with the statewide energy utility Efficiency Vermont, it delivers more cubic feet of air per minute using less, and cleaner, energy. Since 2009, the state’s Bolton Valley ski area, plus Jiminy Peak and Berkshire East, both in Massachusetts, have all installed wind turbines to generate energy. Sarah Wojcik, director of public affairs at the Vermont Ski Areas Association, attests that resorts are doing their part to keep mountains green. Sources: nsaa.org, SkiVermont.com

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The Center for Food Safety (CFS), a national nonprofit advocating in the public interest, works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. It confirms that actions such as signing petitions really do make a difference. For instance, the CFS cites a hardfought campaign that pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to respond to a lawsuit and remove arsenic from chicken feed. They credit the thousands of consumers that joined the effort, saying, “Together, we forced the FDA to remove arsenic ingredients in animal feed used for our nation’s chickens, turkeys and hogs, and 98 of the 101 drug approvals for arsenic-based animal drugs will be withdrawn.” More recently, CFS reports that half a million citizen phone calls and emails had a significant effect in killing an extension of the so-called “Monsanto protection act” in the Senate. Formally named the Farmer Assurance Provision, the measure undermined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authority to ban genetically modified crops, even if court rulings found they posed risks to human and environmental health. Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org natural awakenings

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Evidence Mounts of GMO Dangers The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decadelong study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome. To get involved, visit NonGMOProject. com.

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Label Literacy Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods by Elisa Bosley

Families have three key weapons in combating America’s childhood obesity epidemic: keeping them active, reducing their soda and junk food intake and teaching youngsters how to read food labels.

ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, obesity more than doubled in children ages 6 to 11 and tripled in adolescents ages 12 to 19 between 1980 and 2010. Nearly one in five youths in both age groups, plus one in eight preschoolers, are now considered obese and at increased risk for consequent health problems. By 2013, the Centers for Disease Control finally showed signs of hope, with some states reporting small reversals in the trend. Positive developments might continue if parents and teachers gently coach kids to better evaluate what’s going into their mouths and bodies by understanding food labels. Despite the intimidation factor (even for adults), “Once children know how to read, they are ready to start learning how to read food labels,” advises Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending, a forward-thinking company actively increasing the presence of healthy-food vending machines in schools nationwide. He says, “The more kids know about what they’re eating, the more empowered they’ll be about making healthier food choices.” Here are five basic tips to increase

knowing what food labels really say that will benefit a youngster’s health for a lifetime. Visualize serving sizes. Assemble two or three packaged food items— preferably those that the child regularly eats, like cereal, oatmeal and applesauce—plus a measuring cup. Point out the serving-size number on the package label, and let the child measure out a single serving. This visually reinforces serving sizes, the first number anyone needs to consider on a food label. Try it with a single soda or juice bottle, too, which often says, “two servings.” Important note: Most nutrition label serving sizes are based on a 2,000-calorie adult diet. For kids ages 4 to 8, portion sizes are about two-thirds of an adult portion; for preteens, portions run 80 to 90 percent of the adult amount, says Registered Dietitian Tara Dellolacono-Thies, food coach for CLIF Kid nutrient-rich organic energy snacks. Evaluate numbers. Next, discuss the numbers noted for calories, fat, sugar, fiber and cholesterol. When evaluating a packaged food for an elementary school child, DellolaconoThies suggests aiming for 175 calories or less per serving; one gram or less

saturated fat; no trans fats; no more than 13 grams of added sugars; no more than 210 milligrams sodium content; and at least two grams of fiber. She notes that cholesterol alone is less of a health risk factor for kids than saturated fats and sugars unless a child is on a specialized diet. Added bonuses: Look for high-percent daily values (shown as DV percentage) for nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D, which experts generally agree most kids’ diets lack in sufficient quantities. Compare and contrast. Armed with these basic guidelines, compare, for example, the grams of sugar in a can of soda with a serving of cooked rolled oats, or the amount of calcium in a carton of milk versus a juice box. One-to-one evaluations will begin to give a child a sense of what numbers constitute “high” or “low” amounts. Check the fine print. “Artificial colors and flavors, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated anything signal that the food is likely of lower nutritional quality,” counsels Dellolacono-Thies. Make a game of sounding out items in the ingredient list. “It’s a classic teaching moment: Unpronounceable ingredients often mean it’s a lab-created, fake, food-like item,” she says. Next, ask the youngster to read the label on an apple. Surprise! No food label means it’s a whole, real food—the best, most nutritious kind. Translate knowledge into choices. Once a child has gotten the hang of it, let him or her compare different food labels and choose which one is the healthier option. Plan a little extra time to also do it during grocery shopping. With time and practice, an educated youngster will begin to incorporate the power of reading food labels before choosing foods. “Even when children walk up to a vending machine, where they can’t read labels, you want them to know which is the healthier option,” says Backer. “With label-reading practice, they’ll become savvy shoppers who’ll readily recognize healthy food options when they see them.” Elisa Bosley is senior food editor at Delicious Living magazine.

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AWAKENING AMERICA Natural Awakenings

Celebrates 20 Years of Conscious Living Read What People Are Saying About Natural Awakenings READER TESTIMONIALS

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Articles and topics like “Rethinking Cancer” push the envelope of what natural health has to offer to humanity. Readers intuitively know that we are on their side and appreciate having the facts and the freewill to make the decisions that are best for them. Competitors will come and go but if we continue to stay on the cutting edge of personal health, no one can stop us.

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Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman, CEO/Founder

heartfelt shout out goes to the 90 U.S. cities and metro areas across the country, plus Puerto Rico, where Natural Awakenings is effecting positive change in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. For 20 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living. We thank our 3.8 million readers that devour these pages every month, typically from cover-to-cover. We voice gratitude to the thousands of committed advertisers that report multiplied business success as a result of our partnership. We extend kudos to the hundreds of editorial contributors that have generously shared their pioneering expertise with us via cutting-edge information and practical tips. Interviews and bylines of internationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders underscore the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primacy in its field. Collectively, we comprise a great movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet. Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone. Each large and small choice in favor of natural health and environmental sustainability counts toward enhancing our own standard of living and supporting a higher quality of life on Earth. It all starts with individuals waking up to conscious living and connecting locally to make measurable differences

in their own homes and communities. They are role models of wellness. They are eco-stars. They are visionaries that daily act on their passion for helping others live happier, healthier, more thriving lives. What started as a single print publication in Naples, Florida, in 1994, is now a growing network spearheaded by 90 local magazine publishers reaching out to share the message. Supportive media range from digital magazine editions, e-newsletters, community websites and social media releases to an iPhone app, webstore and dating website, topped by a nationwide network of local natural health practitioners. All embrace the original vision of bringing like-minded people together to help make life better. We are glad that you are joining us in celebrating 20 years together. We look forward to all the good that 2014 and beyond will bring to us all.

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Build Your Own Wellness Dream Team

Take Your Health to the Next Level by Kathleen Barnes

onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as: What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type? Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else? Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it? What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust? Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these

queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.

Integrative Approach

“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphiabased founder and medical director of the Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic,

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a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

Customized Team

“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.” Most experts consulted agree that

Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form

a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

Contributing Specialists

An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go handin hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy

Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional

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A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

Self-Diagnosis

Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of selfesteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

Funding a Plan

Your body hears everything your mind says. ~Naomi Judd

A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when

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doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Finding the Right Practitioner Word-of-mouth is the most common way to find a natural health practitioner, plus many national organizations will help identify practitioners by location. Schedule an initial conversation to ask a practitioner key questions. What is your degree, certification or license? Who trained you and how did you train, specifically? Do you practice full time? How long have you been in practice? Will you provide patient references I can speak with? Trust in intuitive responses to the individual during the conversation or interview. His or her passion for the work of healing should be noticeable.

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Meet the Upstate’s Leading Wellness Care Professionals

Solutions in Health Care Jeanne Petan, Ph.D.

Wholistic Wellness Center

r. Jeanne Petan, Ph.D. in Natural Healing, has been in practice for 28 years. Her education in Biological Healing focuses on the causes of degenerative diseases. Dr. Petan counsels that every disease is a progression of stages including toxicity, chronic food incompatibility, allergens and virus/ bacteria/yeast/fungus/parasite contaminations. These conditions overwhelm the immune system and normal biological functions are impaired causing symptoms that lead to a disease state. The course of healing starts with understanding the causal conditions. The tools and methods of Biological Healing are as follows: detoxifying the body, microscopy to identify invading microbes, designing the optimal individualized nutritional program and appropriate supplementation with exact daily doses needed to regenerate the body and normalize immune response on the cellular level. Rather than focusing on a disease, the Solutions in Health Care focus is whole life changes that emphasize an individual’s strengths and reveals areas of toxicity that need to be resolved so you can regenerate your immune system, hormone regulation, emotional health and longevity. This is all done naturally and is fully integrated into whatever medical program a person’s doctor recommends. Petan also uses the most advanced techniques in natural healing including Quantum Light Therapies to accelerate the healing of the body on the cellular level. Be the best you can be with Solutions in Health Care! See ad, page 15.

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Beyond Talk Therapy™ Dr. Damaris Drewry, Ph.D. Alternatives to Psychotherapy

t After getting rid of my own cancer in 2006, I became a “Sherlock Holmes” kind of practitioner. I boldly challenged the “incurable” taboo and got great results with tough problems like sleep apnea and immune disorders. I became a solution-focused bulldog getting to root causes of emotionally-based physical illness and deep emotional issues. Do you keep drawing partners who abusively treat you like a parent did? You can stop this pattern with new tools. I work with physical and emotional issues, and use 25 years of experience plus keen intuitive gifts to help my clients take quantum leaps in personal growth and healing. And I do it quickly - but YOU have to participate and use the tools I give you to make results permanent. Working with literally any issue, clients tell me I help them more in two or three sessions than they got in years of talk therapy. If you have an emotional charge on a past traumatic event - it is still running your life. You CAN get your life back by clearing events that negatively affect your health, success and relationships! My ideal clients are self-aware men and women who strive to be and do the best they can without long-term therapy. It doesn’t matter what the issue is. In my experience, most issues have roots in decisions made during life-changing events like birth trauma, childhood abuse and/or neglect, family hostilities, car accidents, career changes, divorce, etc. A 15-minute consult is FREE, and we can then determine if working together is in your best interest. New to the Upstate, Dr. Damaris Drewry has presented workshops for ISSSEEM (the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine), ACEP (the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology), the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), and (AHNA) American Holistic Nurses Association. Sessions are available in person (Greenville, Hendersonville) and over the phone worldwide. See ad, page 58.

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Greenville Functional Medicine Connie E. Casebolt, M.D.

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onnie Casebolt, M.D. has been Board-Certified in Family Medicine since 1985 and a resident of the Upstate since 1989. By the time she started college, she was already passionate about health and wellness so she majored in Foods and Nutrition along with meeting her pre-med requirements. Dr. Casebolt completed her MD degree at Loma Linda University—a medical school renowned for both cutting edge science and humanitarian outreach. She completed her residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida in 1985 and was designated Chief Resident her 3rd year by the faculty and “Resident Teacher of the Year” by her peers. Throughout her medical career, she has practiced the full spectrum of Family Medicine including nursing home, urgent care, teaching and family practice. Early on, however, Casebolt realized that the mainstream medicine model focused more on suppression of disease and symptoms using medications and/or surgery rather than searching for a cure. That realization started a relentless quest for modalities that work with the human physiology to permanently help reverse illness and symptoms. Since 2011 she has immersed herself in conferences and publications that educate clinicians on how to achieve this. She has completed all the core modules from The Institute of Functional Medicine and her grateful patients can attest to her skills. Modalities that she employs include dietary modification, nutritional supplements, detoxification, bio-identical hormones, IV therapies, UV light, IV irradiation and more. Casebolt is known for her kind, compassionate manner and her tenacity at continuing to study and research until she finds answers for her patients. She is delighted to help with any chronic condition for any patients who are not receiving satisfactory answers from mainstream medicine. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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t Auger Family Chiropractic you can expect an energetic, professional team that will never take you for granted. Our team promises to be enthusiastic and caring. We build relationships based on honesty and respect. We will never lose sight of the fact that YOU are the reason we are here! You will receive care from a doctor who is recognized and respected within the healthcare community for his professionalism, ethics, and expert patient care. Dr. Auger graduated with honors with degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic, also with highest honors, graduating valedictorian of his class. Auger has served on multiple chiropractic and civic boards and he volunteers his time at the Greenville Rescue Mission providing chiropractic care to the less fortunate. He is a radio personality who can be heard on Christian Talk Radio 660 AM every morning and he has co-authored a best-selling book titled, The World’s Best Kept Health Secret Revealed. Auger believes that “every person should be treated with respect and dignity.” He has spent the last 20 years providing chiropractic care in Greenville and the surrounding Upstate area. He believes that there are no short cuts when it comes to a person’s health and life. That is why at Auger Family Chiropractic the examination process is thorough and complete. The approach is based on gathering objective scientific data and delivering the most advanced corrective chiropractic care with precision and gentleness. “There is no substitute for being compassionate as well as thorough when it comes to people’s lives,“ states Auger. If you were to ask Auger, he would say that his most important accomplishment is being a father to three wonderful children, Ryan, Rachael, and Regan and being a husband to his wife Lisa. See ad, page 41.

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Palmer Distinctive Dentistry

John J. Palmer, D.M.D.

Greenville Natural Health Center

Marina Ponton, D.A.O.M., L.Ac.

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r. John J. Palmer has practiced biological dentistry and his office has been mercury-free since 1995. He adheres to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), and he has recently completed a course of study in Naturopathy. “We strive to dedicate optimal health to each patient to lower or eliminate exposure to mercury,” says Palmer. Services offered are sedation dentistry, one-visit crowns, metalfree implants, laser-assisted periodontal therapy, ozone therapy, zirconium implants, fluoride-free cleanings, cone beam 3D scan, deep bleaching and Invisalign. Don’t let fear take away the benefits of good health and a beautiful smile. Imagine being able to smile with confidence and chew your food without pain. Thanks to sedation dentistry you can go forward with treatment to whiten yellow or stained teeth, replace crowns or dentures, fix chipped or damaged teeth, and restore sore and infected gums to good health. It’s time to put your anxiety to rest. Experience sedation dentistry once, and you’ll never be afraid to go to the dentist ever again. The mission of Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is to help you achieve the pride and self-confidence that each and every human being deserves. See ad, page 33.

iscover a natural way of therapy and healing so you can be your healthiest. At Greenville Natural Health Center, we combine natural health methods like Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, massage, esthetics and healthy living in a way that’s balanced just for you. We go one step further and devote time to really educating you about your treatments. That way, you can retain a healthy mind and body balance even after you leave our office. Our doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, Marina Ponton, D.A.O.M, L.Ac., has been helping other achieve and maintain their optimal health through acupuncture, diet, herbs and nutrition since 1999. Dr. Ponton’s belief in healing the body through natural methods has led her to practice and lecture in the United States, Sweden and Holland. A dedicated natural health practitioner and well-recognized lecturer, Ponton is passionate about educating patients on the importance of incorporating natural health modalities into their everyday lives. Some of her specialties include pain management, women’s health and fertility, holistic dermatology and mental and emotional disorders. At Greenville Natural Health Center, you heal with treatments that work in harmony with nature. Call us today to schedule your free consultation! See ad, page 21.

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t Palmetto Periodontics, our team is truly concerned about your total patient needs. South Carolina native, William F. Bohlen, DMD works closely with your referring dentist to provide comprehensive dental treatment. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, periodontics is a special branch of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, diseases and conditions that affect them. Dr. Bohlen completed his dental studies at the Medical University of South Carolina and went on to complete a three year residency in periodontics at the Medical College of Virginia. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, South Carolina Dental Association, and Greenville Dental Society. Our compassionate and enthusiastic staff respect your time and wish to make your treatment as pleasant as possible. Dr. Bohlen uses cutting edge technology to help patients reach their optimal oral health. His office offers surgical and nonsurgical procedures, periodontal plastic surgery, implant/ pre-implant therapy and many other orthodontic related procedures in a clean and modern facility. Oral sedation is offered upon request. Our office is not limited to the previously stated evidence-based services, contact our kind and friendly staff today to discuss your treatment plan for periodontal care. See ad, page 18.

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elping you help yourself” is more than just our motto. It is our firm belief. We do not practice “disease care” as in taking care of a symptom with another pill. We work with you to uncover the basis for problems and work with you to eliminate the cause. Being traditionally trained medical providers, we feel we have a careful but open-minded approach to serving you. We help men and women who suffer from hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue, and many other symptoms. We also offer the HCG weight loss program. Dr. Caldwell has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and for the last 6 years has been a co-founder and physician at LivingWell Integrative Healthcare. He has received additional training through Cenegenics and numerous educational activities. His interests are bio-identical hormones, thyroid disease and anti-aging medicine. Cheryl Middleton is a Certified Physician Assistant with over 25 years of experience in Family Medicine. She has lectured extensively and is a much sought after speaker for women’s groups and health organizations for both her knowledge about bio-identical hormone restoration and nutritional issues. Middleton has put in countless hours finding local resources for obtaining nutritionally superior food. She has a very active and comprehensive approach toward addressing the needs of her patients. At LivingWell Integrative Healthcare it is our mission to help you to live in a state of optimal health. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 8.

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Money Myths

Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions by Linda Sechrist

atie Teague’s inspiring documentary, Money and Life (MoneyAndLifeMovie. com), provocatively asks: Rather than disastrous, can we view economic crises as brimming with opportunities to shift our thoughts about money and thereby improve models of economic exchange?

Why did you produce a documentary on the subject of money? As an in-depth psychotherapist familiar with observing humanity, I felt that I could use the simple lens of storytelling to chronicle the complexity of money and economics. Because I had no experience in economics or filmmaking, I was often brought to my knees in the crucible of all I was learning, a virtual crash Ph.D. course. In interviewing David Korten, economist, author and former professor at the Harvard Business School, he soothed my worries by pointing out that because I hadn’t been indoctrinated into the world of economics and its jargon, my language of metaphors and analogies would help lay people better recognize and understand convoluted economic concepts. As a therapist, I repeatedly see how disconnections due to eroding relationships with ourselves, our natural world and each other are wreaking havoc on people and the planet. I routinely see that money isn’t a root cause of a person’s issues, just the container for them. Most frequently the issues I hear about result from setting dreams aside “for later” and squelching the sparks of individual genius, usually because 38

of a perceived scarcity of money. I became curious about what role our relationship to money plays in such disconnections.

What are the effects of awaking to what money is and isn’t in our lives? In considering this from the perspective of healing and tending the soul, asking, “Where are we most wounded in our modern world?” I had my own quantum awakening to the fact that I’m not separate from the subject matter I’m exploring: What is my own story with money? Have I given up healthy selfgovernment to the money god? What are my opportunities to reclaim my own power? I discovered that the core principle of the economy, money and currency is relationship itself, and that we’ve unwittingly disempowered ourselves by entrusting too much power to middlemen like central banks and financial consultants, but are now realizing that we don’t need them. One clear example is that more individuals are having a direct experience of the divine. Also, entire communities are investing their time, energy and money in their local economies, where they have established relationships and can see the results. I believe that the technologies supporting our emerging new economy reflect our own consciousness coming online.

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city nor understand beforehand that our perceptions of scarcity and separation from one another are only illusions. While the majority of economists say that money is an exchange, Bernard Lietaer, author of The Future of Money, states, that is what money does but not what it is. Fundamentally, money is a human agreement—a form of currency via an artifact designed, engineered and built by humans. This is something we have forgotten and it’s hurting us.

How did you approach the universally sensitive subject of money? The film is purely a starting place and a tool that individuals can use to educate themselves and spark conversations. I kept the tone of the film as non-polarizing as possible so that conservative family members could cull compelling concepts that inspire further exploration, rather than walk away feeling a need to defend their beliefs. Awareness and knowledge breeds empowerment and innovative perspectives so that we all can better participate in whatever is emerging.

Will a new economy replace or parallel the existing one? A new economy is emerging and operating in parallel. Beyond being based on gifting, alternative money, barter or other buzzwords, it’s coming online from a previously unknown place. This is one of the reasons I term the film emergent-oriented, rather than solution-oriented. A quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller, systems theorist, architect and inventor, eloquently applies: “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” The fact is that the old economy, based on debt and scarcity, is designed to collapse. The more innovative we can be in participating in the emerging economy, the more conscious awareness we can bring to bear, improving the chances for increasingly positive impacts. Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for recorded interviews.

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GOALS Feeling Our Way to Happiness by Susie Ruth

any of us have our relationship to success inside-out. We busy ourselves so much with do-or-die goals we “should” achieve that we drown out the crucial signals life is sending our way—both from our own instincts and from others that can objectively see what we truly need. According to Danielle LaPorte, author of The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul, knowing how we want to feel inside yields the most potent clarity in identifying what’s critical to us. “We need to have soulcentered goals, and if we get clear on defining our core desired feelings—the way we most want to feel—then all of our goals are a means to create those feelings,” she says. “It’s that simple.” The external things we want to have and experience are secondary goals, provided they contribute to the first. LaPorte’s Desire Map process is a holistic life planning tool that helps spur our thinking about our core desired feelings and how to use them to start creating some goals with soul. At heart, it involves the following four highly personalized steps. How do you want to feel? Engage in a stream of consciousness, allowing each query to lead to the next and letting your desired feelings flow. Do you want to, for example, feel continuously energized, connected or prosperous? Consider areas such as livelihood and lifestyle (career, money, home, travel), health and wellness (healing, fitness, leisure, mental health) and relationships and community (romance, friendship, family).

Recognize patterns. Look for patterns in the desired feelings in order to distill your list to determine key, repeating words. Individuals tend to reach for the same feeling states across all areas of their lives. If you want to feel “vitality” within livelihood, then you likely wish to feel the same way in the context of wellness and relationships. Declare your core desired feelings. Now zero in on three to five core feelings that resonate most strongly inside. Ask yourself what’s beneath each feeling. For you, perhaps “success” is really about freedom, creativity or excellence. Look up the definitions of words—every word is its own world. Which feelings do you find to be the most uplifting, positive, satisfying and compelling? Ask yourself: “What do I want to do, have or experience to create my core desired feelings?” Thus, you begin setting goals with soul. You see and make connections between how you want to feel and what will actually help you feel that way. This is where you turn your ambitions truly inside-out and right-side-up to hitch your intentions to deeper and more nurturing meaning. This is the revolutionary beginning of realizing the ongoing success of a lifetime. Source: Danielle LaPorte is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, social media presence and bestselling author of The Fire Starter Sessions; her latest release is The Desire Map. She is a former news commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and director of a Washington, D.C., think tank. Visit DanielleLaPorte.com.

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WHOLE FOOD Greater than the Sum of its Parts by Margie King

estern science is obsessed with deconstructing food, researching and analyzing its component parts, isolating the active ingredients, repackaging them in pills or powders and prescribing them in daily doses. But according to Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of Food and Healing, this chemistry-based theory of nutrition is upside-down. Colbin, founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, in New York City, has crafted her own nutrition theory based on more than 30 years of nutrition practice, teaching from a foundation that a whole food, like the complex human being consuming it, is greater than the sum of its parts. She defines whole foods as “those that nature provides and all the edible parts.” She limits them to those comprising one ingredient, such as plants, whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Animal foods are more challenging to categorize. Eggs are a whole food,

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but steaks are not, because they are one part of the entire animal. She includes small fish if we eat the head and bones, and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy. Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing. For example, if we eat fragmented wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves craving refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods. Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calcu-

lates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s missing is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle. Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew, we may reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result. Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be helpful in treating specific conditions or deficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food. Supportive studies include Kentucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while curcumin alone was ineffective. Results suggested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability. A Pennsylvania State University research review determined that although population studies consistently report that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, studies of antioxidant supplements did not show the same benefits. The difference may be that a whole foods diet naturally contains not only antioxidants, but a wide range of nutrients and compounds that may act synergistically to protect against diseases. Colbin goes further, suggesting that supplements may even make us less likely to want to eat vegetables and set us up for junk food cravings to balance out too many vitamins or minerals. Her advice is to use vitamins and supplements if medically required, but not every day and not for a lifetime. Her views are all about maintaining the natural balance in the foods that nature provides without worrying about striving for perfection or radical changes in diet. Colbin recommends aiming for 70 percent whole foods overall to keep everything in balance. Start by taking a few small changes, listen to the body to see if there’s a noticeable difference and adjust accordingly. Margie King is a former corporate attorney now working as a holistic health and nutrition coach and natural health copywriter from Philadelphia, PA. Connect via NourishingMenopause.com. natural awakenings

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Fitness à la Carte

The Latest, Hottest Trends by Christine MacDonald

This year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over a new leaf and morphing from more conventional workout modes to fresh takes on fitness.

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Activities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training. Both pursuits have been contenders in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes. Body weight training’s appeal stems from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear. The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends. Not everyone, for instance, is cost-conscious;

fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out. Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment. “It’s good for your body to crosstrain; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and lessen the

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desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.” Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres. If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.” He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yoing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone

apps that facilitate everything from counting calories and steps walked daily to on-the-go workouts.

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Interval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps. High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-size-fits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.” Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equipment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in creative ways. Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Rising demand by individuals for support

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in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fitness college degrees and postgraduate certifications. Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training. Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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Caring, Steering, Cheering

A Health Coach Helps Us Change for Good by Lauressa Nelson

A health or wellness coach integrated into a personal healthcare team can be critical to catalyzing sustainable change. Many people understand they need to modify their self-care, yet fail to take the optimal steps to make such a transformation happen.

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hat we’ve discovered is that people don’t routinely change behavior due to education alone or out of fear. They change through partnership,” explains Linda Smith, a physician’s assistant and director of professional and public programs at Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Coaching partnerships supply a supportive bridge between provider recommendations and patient implementations, she says, “significantly increasing the client’s ability to make changes successfully.” “Health coaching was absolutely essential to my health,” says Roberta Cutbill, a 72-year-old retired registered nurse in Greensboro, North Carolina, who considered her lifestyle relatively healthy when in her late 60s she experienced autoimmune and cardiac problems. “I have an excellent primary care doctor who, when these issues came up, told me that I needed to change my diet, thoughtfully downloaded a list of recommendations and sent me on my way. I still needed help with many things in order

to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine. Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators. Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences. “A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps,

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focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones. “The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify. This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a threeto-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health. Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyzing and planning, mindfulness involves observing while experiencing. During sessions, coaches use it to give their full attention in a non-judgmental way, modeling how clients can bring such compassion to themselves. A mindful state calms mental noise and puts reflective distance between individuals and their beliefs, emotions and behaviors. It improves their ability to handle negative emotions and to make a conscious choice to respond with a different attitude or new behavior, according to Moore. For Cutbill, maintaining a personal relationship with her coach over time has been the most significant factor in the improvement of her health. “The relationship was healing, because my coach regularly pointed out my progress with profound encouragement and validation. I wish all primary care doctors had health coaches on staff to help them and their patients attain the success they both are aiming for.” Lauressa Nelson is an editor and contributing writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LauressaNelson@gmail.com.

Hallmarks of a Good Health Coach by Margaret Moore In the past 10 years, approximately 10,000 health professionals have become coaches through dedicated training schools and university programs focused on life, corporate or health and wellness coaching. The selection of the right partner to help in the quest for lifelong wellness entails assessing the following qualifications. Credentials and training: A reputable health and wellness coach training program typically requires six months to two years of education, skills training and practice with clients, followed by a certification process that tests for knowledge and core competencies. Employment background: Additional desirable credentials in the medical, physical or mental health fields will likely include exercise physiology, physical therapy, psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, nursing or medicine. Structured relationship: A coach should be able to explain how coaching works and why successful results are more likely with a coach. Coaching sessions are typically conducted by phone and last between 30 and 60 minutes. Coaching services are generally not covered by insurance. Personal character: Effective health coaches are good listeners, interested in clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unique stories. They foster self-acceptance and self-respect, pointing out personal strengths, values and desires. Coaches engage, energize and challenge clients through a positive, non-judgmental focus, while at the same time asking courageous questions. As skilled partners, they help clients become clear about personal motivations and an overall vision for life, so that they can help design a detailed, attainable plan that successfully moves them toward fulfilling their goals. Margaret Moore is CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business administration. Email her at Margaret@Wellcoaches.com or visit CoachMeg.com or Wellcoaches.com. natural awakenings

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NEW OFFICE/STUDIO SPACE ─ Beautiful new garden complex. Upstairs office and/ or yoga/Pilates studio now being added. 1300 sf will be ready early 2014. Natural health office and massage downstairs. Located at 2802 E. North St. Easy access to all areas of Greenville. Beautiful garden and event setting. Call 864-640-2598. ROOMS FOR RENT ─ 2 therapy rooms available. Esthetician and Acupuncturist preferred. Equilibrium Zen Gym. 207 W. Antrim Dr, Greenville. 864-430-3292.

ROOMS FOR RENT ─ Powdersville Wellness Spa is looking for aestheticians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, private yoga instructors, nutritional counselors, or any other natural health practitioners. Beautiful, clean environment. Call Linda Allen at 864-509-1159. SPACE FOR RENT ─ Space available for bodywork professionals. Prefer massage therapists. Great location and space for those just starting out. Space may be shared between therapists. Qi Works Studio, 404 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 864-420-9839.

FOR SALE ACUGRAPH ─ By Miridia Technology, Acugraph is an excellent tool for health clinics. Retails for over $3,000. Item is brand new. $2,600. 864-457-2005.

HELP WANTED FT/PT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) – Currently seeking licensed OTs for our private practice. Submit resumes to info@BEACONslps.com. FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide professional, preventative treatment to children and adults. Submit resumes to info@BEACONslps.com. YA-REGISTERED YOGA TEACHERS, YOGA THERAPISTS, AERIAL YOGA INSTRUCTORS AND PILATES TEACHERS – Easley location. Weekday, weekend, and night class times available. Email resume to linda@lindapattersonyoga.com.

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SHARED OFFICE SPACE WANTED OFFICE SPACE ─ One day per week until practice established. Damaris Drewry, Ph.D. Psychology. Specializing in fast-track alternatives to psychotherapy using Energy Psychology and 25 years experience. Upstate South Carolina. 520-320-6366 or Dr.Drewry@ gmail.com.

SPECIAL EVENT COMMUNITY HU SING ─ Sunday, January 5th and 19th; 11-11:30am. Singing HU will help put you in tune with the ever-present reality of God. Free presentation by ECKANKAR, Religion of the Light and Sound of God. Event held at the American Red Cross, 940 Grove Rd, Greenville. To learn more about HU, visit HearHU.org or Eckankar.org. Local contact: beth@eck-sc.org.

TESTIMONIES WANTED ARE YOU GROUNDED? ─ Have you experienced great results from Earthing? We are looking for people who have read the Earthing book and have been grounded by using the pads and/or by going barefoot. Anyone interested in giving their testimony at an upcoming screening of the documentary The Grounded, please call 864-517-6939 or email healthylivingexpo5@ gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR FROM UPSTATE NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Inside Out ─ 10:30am-12pm. God’s spirit of success is within you. Live your life from the inside out. Free - Love Offering appreciated. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.

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Open House at Synergistic Nutrition ─ 10am3pm. Home of One World Whey. Samples, health technologies. Free. Synergistic Nutrition, 213 Riverside Ct, Ste. B-D. Greer. 895-6250

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Faith, Health and Wellness Event ─ 9am-2pm. Health Fair to include the following: massages, blood analysis, bone density testing, vegan food, body evaluations, free samples, door prizes and more. FREE. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 313-2896.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 2014 Life Coaching Certification Program ─ January 10-11. 9am-5pm Jan 10; 8:30am12:30pm Jan 11; 6-8:15pm for 9 Wednesday nights. Two day intensive followed by 9 Wednesday night sessions. Basic Life Coaching Skills is the first in a series of courses designed to reach certification as a Transformational Life Coach. Each course is roughly 11 weeks. $1,275. InSight Transformation Life Coach Training, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Greenville.282-8989.

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Live Blood Analysis ─ January 10-11. 10am6pm Jan 10; 10am-3pm Jan 11. Using high power magnification, discover what a drop of your blood reveals… parasites, lack of vitamins, yeast, uric acid and more. By appointment, $45. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Eat Well Workshop ─ 6-6:45pm. Workshop outlining what motivates you to take action, where to start when it comes to changing your eating habits and why it matters. Reservations required. Free. LaBelle Chiropractic, 1152-B Haywood Rd, Greenville. 234-5678.

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Be Proactive ─ 10:30am-12pm. It is in your DNA to grow and evolve in ever-spiraling circles of improvement and greatness. Facilitate your own growth with ease and certainty. Free - Love offering appreciated. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.

Begin with the End ─ 10:30am-12pm. Discern what is deeply important and of value to you. Get in touch with what matters deeply. Free, Love offering appreciated. Unity of Clemson Anderson held at North Anderson Presbyterian, 4200 Liberty Hwy, Anderson. 646-6114.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

Andrew Weil Spontaneous Happiness Community Workshop ─ 6:30-8pm. 4-week series on Thursdays; based on Andrew Weil’s new book. $20 for series; registration required. Upon completion of all

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Transcendental Meditation: Introductory Lecture ─ 2-3pm. TM lets you access your deepest reserves of calm, clarity and awareness. It’s not contemplation, concentration or trying to be mindful, but a unique, easy way to dissolve stress and awaken your full creative potential. Scientific research at Stanford University found this effortless technique twice as effective as other meditations at reducing anxiety. TM is the only meditation recommended by the American Heart Association for lowering high blood pressure. Free. Hyatt Regency, 220 N. Main St, Greenville. To register call 828-254-4350. www. MeditationAsheville.org. classes, get a $20 gift card. 1 gallon free alkaline water on class day. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 242-4856. Heart Disease and Diabetes ─ 6:45pm. An informative local medical doctor will share and be available to answer many of your questions. Free. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. RSVP, 297-1105.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Feeling Better Naturally ─ 10am-3pm. Improve your nutrition and lifestyle to feel better, and prevent chronic disease. An expert shares how to prevent heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, autoimmune conditions and more. $25, healthy lunch available. Unity of Clemson Anderson held at North Anderson Presbyterian, 4200 Liberty Hwy, Anderson. Reservations required 646-6114.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 First Things First ─ 10:30am-12pm. How to be personally effective in your life by managing your resources, talents and the way you invest your time. Free, love offering appreciated. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 7538 Highway 76, Pendleton. 646-6114.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13 Meaning, Purpose, Thriving, the Potential You and the Brain ─ 6:15-7:45pm. Create a lifestyle including meaning, purpose, empowerment, and sacred wisdom. We will work in small groups to produce new ideas and creativity and to become what we want. Free. InSight Transformation Life Coach Training, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Bldg 2, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Weight-Loss Workshop: Lose 20-35 lbs. in 6 Weeks! ─ 6:30pm. Understand what types of food assist weight loss, why most diets cause you to rebound, exercises that melt away fat, and the secret to fast and safe weight loss. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd. #2, Greenville. 322-2828.

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All Levels Yoganize® ─ 9:15am. See Monday 7pm listing for details.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 9am; 4pm and 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114. Healing Circle ─ 6-7:30pm. Dedicated to the principals of healing, prayer, spiritual growth and meditation. Free. Oma’s Healing Garden, 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A, Greenville. 354-4505.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 8:30-9:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 404-798-3442. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 9:30-10:30am. Reduces pain and stress, enhances balance, health, coordination and strength. First class free; 1, 4, 8, or 16-class passes $12-$120. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. Must pre-register. 420-9839. Yoga Therapy Class ─ 11am-12pm. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Intermediate Yoga Class ─ 12:15–1:15pm. For those that have the fundamentals of Yoga and are looking for a more intense practice. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. Veggie Delights ─ 3-5pm. Each week a new vegetarian recipe to try. Easy and delicious. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 5:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. MeaningSight ™: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit ─ 6:15-8:30pm. Second Monday of the month. Establish a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150. InSight Transformation Life Coach Training, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30-8pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882. All Levels Yoganize® ─ 7pm. Unique combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and specialized toning exercises to invigorate the mind, body and spirit. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478.

tuesday All Levels Yoganize® ─ 6am. See Monday 7pm listing for details. Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. Morning Stretch and Range of Motion Classes ─ 7:45am. Early morning stretch and range of motion classes. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899. Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ Intermediate/ Advanced ─ 9 and 10:30am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $7 per class. Call to register, 675-4656.

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Toning Class ─ 9:30-10:15am. Main goal of class get rid of belly fat and tone muscles. Great for new mothers. Combination of yoga, weights and qigong. First class free; 1, 4, 8, or 16-class passes $12-$120. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. Must pre-register, 420-9839. VBAC Support Group Meeting ─ 10am. 2nd Tuesday’s. Share your experience about VBAC. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010 or 866-564-5554. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Beginner Yoga Class ─ 11am–12:15pm. Great class to start a practice. Learn basic Yoga poses and breathing techniques. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. “Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505. Yang Tai Chi Forms ─ 11am-12pm. Tai Chi builds muscle, enhances balance, mind-body connection, health, coordination, strength and reduces stress. First class free; 1, 4, 8, or 16-class passes $12-$120. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. Must pre-register, 420-9839. Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800. Essential Oils Classes ─ 12-1pm. New oils presented each week. Free. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. Space is limited; must register, 233-4811. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class ─ 12:151:15pm. Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882 or 908-0138. Chair Yoga ─ 4-5pm. Yoga with a chair assist, great for seniors, post surgery and people with chronic pain/injury. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 633 Saco Lowell Rd, Easley. 444-5523.

Qigong ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Gentle exercise that heals the body, enhances balance, health, coordination, strength & reduces stress. Meditation forms included. First class free; 1, 4, 8, or 16-class passes $12$120. Pre-registration required. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Birthing Class ─ 6-9pm. Birthing classes first 4 Tuesdays in September. Carolina Waterbirth/Doula Du Jour, 915 South St, Simpsonville. 735-7270.

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Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Fan ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Basic tai-chi & fan techniques. Enhance balance, health, coordination, strength and reduce stress. First class free; 1, 4, 8, or 16-class passes $12-$120. Pre-registration required. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839.

All Levels Yoganize® ─ 6am. See Monday 7pm listing for details.

Parent Talk at Brain Balance ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about brain function and how to help a child struggling with ADHD, sensory issues, autism and learning differences. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga ─ 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 9:15am listing for details. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class ─ 7:30-8:45pm. Take your yoga off the ground and experience familiar poses in a new way. $18 per class. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 633 Saco Lowell Rd, Easley. 444-5523.

wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details. Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class ─ 8:30-9:30am. See Tuesday 12:15 listing for details. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details.

Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class ─ 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15 listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 9-10am. See Monday 8:30am listing for details. Balanced Life Yoga ─ 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, flexibility and stamina through yoga. $7/ class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr, Ste 200, Greenville. 675-4656. Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Vinyasa Flow ─ 9:15am. Yoga movement synchronized to the breath. $13. Yoga East, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-6478. Toning Class ─ 9:30-10:15am. See Tuesday 9:30am listing for details. Senior Yoga ─ 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204. Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Beginners ─ 10:30 and 11:45am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details. All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Beginner Yoga Class ─ 11am–12:15pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.

Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details.

Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling ─ 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.

Family Dinner Night ─ 4-8pm. One adult spends $5 in the café and up to six kids eat free. Kids fill out their own healthy menu. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.

Yang Tai Chi Forms ─ 11am-12pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.

Qigong ─ 5:30-6:30pm. See Tuesday 5:30pm listing for details.

Yoga for Every Body ─ 5:45-7pm. Yoga class that is welcoming to all body shapes, sizes and fitness levels. $10. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 633 Saco Lowell Rd, Easley. 444-5523. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30-8pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc. Parent Talk on Children’s Brain Function ─ 7-8:30pm. Discussion on brain function in children struggling with AD/HD, Autism/Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia, learning disabilities and the Brain Balance Program. Free. Brain Balance of Greenville, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 113, Simpsonville. 329-9933. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class ─ 7:30-8:45pm. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing for details.

friday Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 6am, 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 901-3776. Toning Class ─ 6:45-7:30am. See Monday 6:45am listing for details. Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Vinyasa Flow Class ─ 11am. Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Yang Tai Chi Forms ─ 11am-12pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Restorative Yoga Class ─ 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

saturday Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details. “Full-on” Yoga ─ 10:45-12pm. Steady flow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.

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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture of Greer

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

Great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in an educational tranquil environment. See ad, page 15.

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

Consider our gluten genetic testing and consultation to identify and heal allergy and autoimmune reactions that is making your life miserable. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

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

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 8.

TRINITY ALLERGY RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER

110 Montgomery Dr. 864-760-1006•Anderson TrinityAllergyRelief.com

Guaranteed relief as sensitivities and intolerances are cleared from the body using a proven method known as BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) that literally clears annoying symptoms within minutes. No needles. No pain. No drugs. See ad, page 46.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Marina Ponton, D.A.O.M., L.Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Dr. Ponton specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She offers natural healing methods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 21.

ANIMAL REHAB ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER

Dr. Kennedy, DVM 109 Monroe St. 864-962-0101•Simpsonville www.AnimalRehabGreenville.com

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

HONG ZHANG, L.Ac.

111 Doctors Dr. 864-797-7100•Greenville www.GHS.org/Acupuncture

More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

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

ANTI-AGING EVERYDAY GLAMOUR GIRL SKIN CARE CLINIC

304-A N. Main St. 864-252-4212•Mauldin www.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

80% of aging is accelerated by sun damage. Reverse the signs of aging with our non invasive, pain-free and relaxing treatments. We offer microcurrent services to help stimulate, tighten and detoxify the skin. See ad, page 11.

Korean Traditional Medicine helps to balance the energy flow in the entire body. We specialize in certain conditions, but have treated with success other health concerns such as allergy and skin, infertility, menopause, pain control, cardiovascular, urinary, digestive and sleep disorders.

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AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally-owned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. See ad, back cover.

GOOD TO GO

5000 Old Spartanburg Rd. Beside Pivotal Fitness 864-244-2733•Taylors www.GoodToGoJuiceBar.com

Take it all in and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 42.

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING Augusta Street Clinic

Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082•Greenville www.AugustaStClinic.com

Bio-energetic testing shows energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identifies environmental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 46.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BALANCED SOLUTIONS 420 The Parkway, Ste. N The Village at Thornblade 888-299-9300•Greer www.BalancedAgain.com

Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad, page 16.

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GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988•Easley www.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 8.

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

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

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

We use a variety of unique treatments like Sacro-Occipital Technique (www.SORSI.com) to balance the body’s nervous system, exercise rehab to maintain that balance, and functional medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Free consultations and gentle care for your entire family. See ad, page 52.

Offering attentive, personal, one-on-one care for you and your family. Contracted with United Healthcare, Aetna, and most other health insurances. See ad, page 49.

DOULA DU JOUR

915 South St. 864-735-7270•Simpsonville

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Our all natural personal skin care product brings comforting relief to sufferers of many skin irritations. DermaClear has proven to be effective against: • Shingles • Psoriasis • Eczema • Insect Bites • Allergic Rash • Jock Itch • Burns • and more DermaClear will simply feel good putting it on. Cooling and soothing, the Calcium Montmorillonite/Calcium Bentonite clay penetrates pores and open areas of the skin and pulls out toxins and inflammation. The proprietory blend of homeopathics go even deeper, address the root causes and assist to bring even deeper toxins to the surface.

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FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Longterm relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 31.

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INSIGHT TRANSFORMATION LIFE COACH TRAINING

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

Coaching creates easy, positive, powerful change from the inside out using proven tools and methods. Our certified life coaches help you discover the power to manage change in your life. See ad, page 49.

SMALL BUSINESS COACH ASSOCIATES

1000 W. Poinsett St. 864-241-0606•Greer www.SmallBusinessCoach.org

We help small business owners make more $$ and work less. Free 1 hour consultation. Call today! See ad, page 61.

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

Focusing on quality chiropractic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, muscle and soft tissue rehabilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 29.

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

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

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 32.

INTERNAL FITNESS

117 Fairview Pointe Dr. 864-757-1269•Simpsonville www.Internal-Fitness.net

Phyllis is certified by I-ACT and has been assisting clients for over 9 yrs. The center uses the open system of colon hydrotherapy. Other services include ion foot detox, and infrared sauna. $55 colon cleanse with a 10 min. body vibration session when you mention this ad. New clients only. See ad, page 45.

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CONCIERGE MEDICINE

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 60.

SKRIP SHOPPE

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

DENTISTRY

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, vitamins and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 9.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

864-406-2055 Web-based Business www.eDocHome.com

Talk to a doctor without leaving home. eDocHome introduces TELEHEALTH. Access to quality healthcare anytime, anywhere. Speak with a doctor via online video or telephone. Get a diagnosis and prescription if appropriate.

COUNSELING SERVICES BEYOND TALK THERAPY™ 520-320-6366•Greenville www.BeyondTalkTherapy.com www.SleepApneaSolution.org

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free and mercury-free office. See ad, page 33.

PALMETTO PERIODONTICS

In 3-4 sessions Dr. Damaris Drewry helps clients resolve difficult/long-standing symptoms of sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, repeating relationship patterns, chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, frozen shoulder, adoption and other complex issues. Ethical, innovative and solution-focused alternatives to psychotherapy. Free 15-minute phone consultation. See ad, page 58.

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

We can meet your total needs from treatment to recovery. We honestly and respectfully educate you, so that together, we can reach your optimal oral health. We offer exceptional service in a clean and modern facility. In our warm and calming environment, your comfort and care are our priority. See ad, page 18.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

FACIALS/SKINCARE

DENTISTRY

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Dr. Robert A. Berkowitz 1221 N. Fant St. 864-224-4736•Anderson www.TrinityDentalCenter.com

304-A N. Main St. 864-252-4212•Mauldin www.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

Along with holistic dental practices, we also offer non-drug treatment for TMJ pain, ozone/oxygen therapies and a home sleep study to overcome sleep apnea. See ad, page 51. surgery. See ad, page 11.

EYE NUTRITION

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

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

FINE REDESIGNS

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

A holistic vision program that successfully treats eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and more. This program is considered the standard in alternative therapies for the eye. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

We identify the causes of disease rather than treating the symptoms and teach patients about the core principles of health maintenance and prevention. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

Have a whole new look for your home or business using what you already own. Have a home or business that reflects who you really are. Transform and love your space with Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. Experience a design transformation that you can see and feel. See ad, page 13.

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Over 20 years experience in licensed cosmetology. We specialize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing services. We now offer a chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

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. Formaldehydefree keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 58.

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Margaret Griffin 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste. 15 864-268-9255•Taylors

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Natural foods, bulk foods/ herbs, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant

101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective. We also carry many namebrand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 29.

The Wild Radish

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

Vitamins and women’s products, raw goat’s milk, goat cheese, local, freerange eggs, Sami’s wheat/ gluten-free products, Webb’s chicken sausages, local, grass-fed ground beef, and monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 24.

Earth Fare − The Healthy Supermarket 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220•Greenville www.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.

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WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300•Greenville

www.WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville Imagine a farmers market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eatin café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket. See ad, page 6.

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MASSAGE/BODYWORK

Massage Therapy 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

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

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

GREENVILLE HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Tetiana Moise, LMBT #7688, ES #73624 1312 E. Washington St.•Greenville www.GreenvilleHolisticMassages.com

$50 for 60 minutes sport massage. Best massage ever for athletes. Improves muscles tone and flexibility, and work out soreness from the last trip to the gym.

Suffer from pain? Massage is a proven treatment to help reduce the effects of chronic pain, such as low-back pain. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 21.

PHYSICAL THERAPY NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY

David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936•Greer www.NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com

Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. Alternative approaches include CranioSacral, Myofascial, Vestibular and Visceral Manipulation, drawing on the body’s selfhealing properties. See ad, page 58.

RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 106 Memorial Dr. 864-634-3019•Greer June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB. Located within Acupuncture of Greer. See ad, page 15.

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Listen to Love & Hudson in the morning at Earth FM 103.3, The Greatest Hits on Earth. See ad, page 57.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER

Oma Sims 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A 864-354-4505•Greenville www.OmasLifeEssentials.com

Oma is a renowned spiritual healer, intuitive and empath. She is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) practitioner. Over 25 years’ experience. Classes available. See ad, page 53.

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

7538 Highway 76 864-646-6114•Pendleton www.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 23.

TAI CHI/QIGONG QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC

Dr. Mary Powers, Instructor 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-420-9839•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com

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

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THERMOGRAPHY

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

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problemsolving specialists. See ad, page 60.

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

Thermography is an FDA approved, non-invasive breast screening with no radiation and no breast compression! It can help to detect very early physiological changes in your body. See ad, page 9.

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

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

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

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WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

BALANCED SOLUTIONS

Drs. Marylouise and Jack Wise, DC 24 E. Main St. 864-847-6020•Williamston www.CompleteHealing.net

Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, p h y s i o t h e r a p y, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss, and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 50.

SOLUTIONS IN HEALTH CARE Jeanne Petan, Ph.D. 290 Enoree Trail 864-862-4113•Fountain Inn

Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria, and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 15.

420 The Parkway Ste. N The Village at Thornblade 888-299-9300•Greer www.BalancedAgain.com

YOGA/PILATES INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

633 Saco Lowell Rd. 864-444-5523•Easley www.LindaPattersonYoga.com

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

Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss. Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels. We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 24.

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal iss u e s ? We specialize in custom compounding including bioidentical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 60.

IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.

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

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 13.

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