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

22 FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE:

the Basis of 21st Century Healthcare (Local Practitioners) by Linda Sechrist

24 THE RISE OF

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease by Lisa Marshall

27 HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

by Barbara Bolduc

28 GOOD REASONS TO

TRY ACUPUNCTURE Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results by Kathleen Barnes

30 SUPER SOUPS

New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

36 TREATING AUTISM NATURALLY

Plus Strategies for Prevention by Meredith Montgomery

38 BRUCE LIPTON ON THE EPIGENETICS REVOLUTION Our Beliefs Reprogram Our Genetic Destiny by Linda Sechrist

40 KEY SIGNS WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE

APPROACHING A DEFINING MOMENT

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8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 15 actionalert 16 globalbriefs 20 businessspotlight 22 localspotlight 28 healingways 30 consciouseating 36 healthykids 38 wisewords 40 inspiration 43 calendar 44 classifieds 48 resourceguide

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ow, here it is again—another New Year ready for us to anticipate and explore with all of its wonderful gifts and lovely surprises! Yes, I am living on the same Planet Earth as you. And I do watch or listen to the news in small, manageable doses. I am aware of the myriad of challenges we face and the stalemate that appears to exist in solving many of them. Yet, I believe there are bright spots to be found among the complex environmental and social issues facing us as we approach 2016. First is our awareness. To find a solution to any problem you must first acknowledge its reality. Take, for example, climate change. We have been very good at pretending that either: a) it doesn’t exist or, b) it’s a natural phenomenon and therefore we don’t need to take any action, or c) it’s too late to do anything about it anyway. Although the Paris Climate Conference in December may have fallen short of the goals many were hoping for—for example, stricter mandatory reductions—it did result in a landmark decision to curb greenhouse gases. The first-ever global accord in the fight against global warming produced an agreement whose goal is to ensure that global temperatures increase by no more than 2 degrees Celsius or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels. Environmentalists say this is a critical threshold, above which the planet could experience irreversible impacts such as rising sea levels and widespread plant and animal extinction. Does this agreement mean the overheating, and possible destruction of our planet, can be crossed off our list of life-threatening problems that keep us awake at night? Of course not. But it is a first step to ensuring that our beautiful Mother Earth will continue to support life and be around for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. I believe 2016 will offer us all many challenges and many gifts. We are living in unprecedented times. Biologist Bruce Lipton tells us in his article on page 38 that our beliefs can and do change our genetic history. In his recent book, Spontaneous Evolution, he reminds us that, just as we can alter our genetic make-up, so can we change the course of humanity. In other words, we can, and we are, each day creating the world we see. To learn more on this topic, go to BruceLipton.com. There is much to be said on this topic and more to come in future letters. Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc

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newsbriefs Concierge Practice Brings Holistic Approach to Primary Care

new concierge healthcare practice recently opened in Anderson. Dr. Maria Cayelli, MD, who is affiliated with IdealMD, LLC, offers a refreshing alternative to the long waits and rushed office visits of our overcrowded health system. IdealMD is a membership-based model which gives control back to the patient and doctor relationship and avoids the hassles and restrictions of insurance. The practice provides easy, flexible, unrushed access to an experienced primary care doctor with extensive training in functional/integrative medicine. Timing is of essence for those interested in Dr. Maria Cayelli’s membership. The practice will limit the number of patient members in order to preserve the high availability and unrushed time that Dr. Cayelli can focus on her patients. Cayelli’s holistic health approach to primary care from a board-certified family medicine doctor is unique to the market. She has specialized training in integrative medicine and has trained under Dr. Andrew Weil’s program at the University of Arizona. Dr. Maria Cayelli’s office is located in Anderson. IdealMD manages membership enrollments at Cayelli’s practice. To learn more about IdealMD and to set up a membership, call (844) IDEALMD (433-2563) or email Info@Idealmd.com. See ad, page 19.

New Holistic Center Opens in Seneca

he Lake Keowee Holistic Center recently opened in Seneca. This new center offers yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy, qigong, and Reiki to the community. The center will be having a Grand Opening on Saturday, January 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be door prizes, free chair massage and Reiki sessions, free yoga classes, and refreshments. Dr. Rev. Bill Bush and Elizabeth Fox Brewer, who practice at the center, offer Third Thursday Therapy, which is every third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. It’s a drop-in clinic for people to stop by and get free Reiki sessions. They offer it both as a service and as a way to promote Reiki at the center and in the community. Reiki is a light, therapeutic touch for relaxation and healing. Since self-care is important, people who feel stressed and anxious or have health issues should schedule downtime and develop tools to cope. The center can help with both mind/body problems and tension so people can live healthy lives. The Lake Keowee Holistic Center is located at 114 Keowee School Rd, Seneca, in Bountyland, across the railroad tracks from the CVS. For more information, call Elizabeth Fox Brewer at (864) 324-7314, email Elizabeth.F.Brewer@Gmail.com or visit them on Facebook at Facebook.com/LakeKeoweeHolisticCenter.

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Harmony Fitness and Spa Holds Food Healing Class

armony Fitness and Spa, located in Fountain Inn, will host a Food Healing class on Sunday, January 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests will be introduced to the best vegetarian protein sources as well as delicious smoothies and low calorie desserts. The class includes a demonstration and taste testing. The cost of the class is $30 and a reservation is required. There is limited space so guests are encouraged to reserve early. Owner Luzda McCulloch says “I am excited to be presenting this food healing cooking class. Preventing diseases nutritionally could dramatically lower healthcare costs, allowing us to redirect our financial resources.” Harmony Fitness and Spa is a wellness and holistic business that provides a variety of services for improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as massage therapy, skin care, body treatments and fitness activities. The facilities include a swimming pool, steam room and Jacuzzi that guests may use in addition to their treatment. It is a retreat place that is peaceful and without noise contamination. For January, the spa also has a special: Book a facial and get fifty percent off a massage therapy session. Harmony Fitness and Spa is located at 134 Tall Pine Rd., Fountain Inn. For more information, call (864) 360-8104 or visit HarmonyFitnessAndSpa.com. See ad, page 25.

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Integrative Yoga Therapy Offers Emotional Freedom Techniques

ntegrative Yoga Therapy now offers workshops and individual coaching sessions using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. EFT Tapping is a simple yet powerful self-help method that helps remove emotional blockages and relieve physical pain. Research shows that most physical and emotional health issues are related to emotional stress. Stress creates chemical and energetic imbalances that block the body’s ability to heal. Using a simple technique of gently tapping on acupressure points while talking about the issue can help the body release that fight or flight response so that stress is reduced and negative emotions are rebalanced. A growing number of clinical trials published in peer-reviewed medical and psychology journals have demonstrated that EFT is effective for cravings, phobias, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and physical pain. “After practicing EFT Tapping to relieve my migraines and chronic low back pain with amazing success, I am convinced these techniques can help others as well,” states Terry Maluk, EFT Practitioner and Yoga teacher at Integrative Yoga Therapy. Maluk has her Master’s degree in Public Health, is a Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour Yoga teacher, and has completed EFT Practitioner training through EFT Universe. Offering EFT coaching sessions and workshops is a natural extension of her work helping others find comfort in their bodies. Integrative Yoga Therapy is located at 101 NE Main St., Easley. For more information, call (864) 444-5523 or visit IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. See ad, page 25.

Seneca Treehouse Offers New Programs

he Seneca Treehouse is a project focused on transforming a typical home and property into a diverse, sustainable, and resilient community. There are many different ways to live sustainably, and their goal is to showcase a wide range of different sustainable solutions. Beginning January 4, the Seneca Treehouse Project will be offering a variety of new programs. The programs will be four weeks/session and includes two weeks on dedicated projects, and two weeks for an open curriculum. Students will be able to choose from a list of workshops and teachings. The programs help students learn hands-on skills in the fields of permaculture, construction, metal fabrication, and health while living at the Treehouse community. Anyone who is interested in sustainability may apply to the Seneca Treehouse Academy. Learn how to permanently improve the culture you live in and leave for your children. Scott Bunn, director of the Seneca Treehouse Project, says “We are losing the skill sets to build and fix our society. Few people know how to grow food and care for the soil. Many of our actions make it difficult for future generations. We need to focus on peace and abundance.” The mission of the Treehouse organization is to empower communities with sustainable holistic solutions. All events and classes, including costs, are listed on the Seneca Treehouse website. For more information, call (864) 710-7584, email SenecaTreehouseProject@Gmail. com or visit SenecaTreehouse.org

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Solutions in Health Care Offers New Health Restorative Services

olutions in Health Care is pleased to announce the addition of massage therapy and ionic foot detox at one of the most gorgeous locations in the Upstate, High Hawk Land Sanctuary on the Enoree River. Connie Tate, Therapeutic Massage Therapist and Wholistic Esthetician, has joined the team, offering lymphatic massage to assist clients going through the detoxification process. Tate also specializes in therapeutic massage, which accelerates the body’s ability to heal and provides relief from pain and inflammation. Julia Fuller, CNHP, has also joined Solutions in Health Care, offering ionic foot detox for clients wanting a gentle, safe way to remove toxins from the body. Fuller, a Master Herbalist, specializes in customizing herbal formulas for an individual’s constitution. Solutions in Health Care has exciting specials on all services through January. Solutions in Health Care is located at 290 Enoree Trail in Fountain Inn. For more information, call (864) 862-4113. See ad, page 32.

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t’s a celebration! Breathe... smile... relax... and remember what it’s all about: The precious gift of love. Unity Church of Greenville is now proud to offer the public a beautiful wedding venue. Some people enjoy the natural serenity of an outdoor wedding, while others love the cozy chapel. Whether a couple chooses to use their own minister or decides to utilize one of Unity’s ministers—male or female —the church wants couples from all walks of life to know that Unity is there for them. There is not just one, but three options for a beautiful wedding. For an indoor wedding, the chapel can accommodate 130 people, and offers two dressing rooms for the bride and groom. For those who prefer to have their wedding outdoors, they can choose to exchange their vows at the brand-new covered pavilion or by the picturesque lake on the property. Unity of Greenville openly serves couples of all types and allows people to create the wedding of their dreams—one that represents both who they are and where they are on their life journey. Unity Church of Greenville is located at 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. For more information, go to UnityChurchOfGreenville.org or call (864) 292-6499. See ad, page 32.

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Vitamin E and D Supplements Hinder Alzheimer’s and Falls Among Elderly

wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group. Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-onWheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.

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Feel Young, Live Long

esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes. Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older. The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated. Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

Autism Spurs Creative Thinking

he UK’s University of East Anglia and the University of Stirling conducted a study of individuals with autistic traits among 312 people recruited through social media, including 75 diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Each of the subjects completed a series of creativity tests in which they determined uses of mundane objects. Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study found that while the autistic people chose fewer uses for each object, their choices were significantly more original and creative. The subjects developed a greater range of “divergent thinking”. Martin Doherty, Ph.D., co-author of the study, confirms, “People with high autistic traits can have less quantity, but greater quality of creative ideas. They are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving.” The researchers found that while the average person will utilize simple mental strategies to produce more obvious answers first, autistic people tend to first utilize more demanding strategies during their processing, thus producing the more creative result.

Sunlight Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

esearchers from the University of California (UC) School of Medicine at San Diego have determined that regions with greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation from the sun and reduced cloud cover have significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer. In an analysis of global rates of the disease, the research, published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, demonstrated that areas with more sunshine had only one-sixth of the pancreatic cancer rates of areas with less sunshine. The farther from the equator, the less is the exposure to UV-B radiation, leading to less body production of vitamin D. Study author Cedric F. Garland, doctor of public health, a UC professor and member of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, says, “If you’re living at a high latitude or in a place with a lot of heavy cloud cover, you can’t make vitamin D most of the year, which results in a higher-thannormal risk of getting pancreatic cancer.” According to World Cancer Research Fund International, 338,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the seventh most lethal form of cancer.

Let your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf. ~Rabindranath Tagore

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Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier

esearchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University have determined that simply moving recess to precede lunch significantly increases students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables at lunch. The researchers tested firstthrough sixth-graders from seven schools in Utah for 14 school days. In three schools, recess was switched from after to just before lunch. In the other four schools, recess still followed lunch. Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables. Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches. The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalities’ drinking water. More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions. The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued long-chain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

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Leave Them at the Door: Shoe Soles Harbor Risky Bacteria

esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria. Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea. Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.” The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples—from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria. The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products.

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No-Choice Vaccines California Mandates Shots for Childcare Workers

After passing the state House and Senate, California Senate Bill 792 was approved by Governor Jerry Brown on October 11. The unprecedented law mandates vaccines for adult childcare workers and volunteers, including all individuals working in private and public school early childhood education programs, with no religious exemptions permitted. SB 792 reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a day care center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis [whooping cough] and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.â&#x20AC;? The same regulations also apply to family home day care workers and volunteers. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in a loss of licensing for the facility/center. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ californiasb792. Let California lawmakers hear what the people want via Legislature. ca.gov.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Fish Folly

Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970 The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London have jointly determined that industrial-scale overfishing, pollution and climate change have killed half of all marine life over the last 40 years. The Living Blue Planet Report cites that species essential to the global food supply are among the hardest hit, partially due to humans catching them faster than they can reproduce. Large swaths of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses have also died, further decimating fish populations. Statistics show that the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel has declined by 75 percent since 1970. The number of species is also declining; a quarter of all shark and ray species face extinction. Half of all coral has already disappeared, and the rest will vanish by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. “Coral reefs occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean surface, but they harbor a third of ocean species,” says French biologist Gilles Boeuf. The WWF report argues that protected global ocean area should be tripled by 2020 and fish retailers should source from companies that follow certified best practice standards. Source: Tinyurl.com/WWF2015BluePlanetReport

Drive-Thru Vegan

Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients). The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”. While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a familyowned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits. On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.” 16

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Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini has introduced free yoga and meditation classes for employees of the health insurance giant, and more than 13,000 are participating. On average, they experienced a 28 percent reduction in their stress levels, 20 percent improvement in sleep quality, 19 percent reduction in pain and 62 minutes per week of extra productivity. “We have this groundswell inside the company of people wanting to take the classes,” says Bertolini. “It’s been pretty magical.” He sells the same classes to businesses that contract with Aetna. Google now offers emotional intelligence courses for employees and General Mills has a meditation room in every building on its Minneapolis corporate campus. Even conservative Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs are teaching meditation on the job. Some programs, from yoga sessions for factory workers to guided meditations for executives, are intended to improve overall well-being; others to increase focus and productivity. Most aim to make employees more present-minded, less prone to make rash decisions and generally nicer people to work with. More than 21 million individuals now practice yoga nationwide, double the number from a decade ago, and nearly as many meditate, according to the National Institutes of Health. Source: MindfulYogaHealth.com

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Doctor’s Orders GMO Labeling Endorsed by Physicians

Puppy Cuddles

Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students. More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone. Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.” Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.” Source: BBC

Sci-Fi Solution

Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space A great deal of solar power falls on our planet, but a lot more misses us and goes off into space. Scientists at JAXA, Japan’s space administration, have made a major breakthrough in accurate wireless power transmission on Earth that bodes well for solar space technology. The team beamed 1.8 kilowatts of power, enough to power an electric tea kettle, more than 50 meters to a small receiver without any wires whatsoever. The researchers were able to accomplish this task by first converting the electrical energy to microwaves, and then beaming them to a remote receiver before converting them back into electrons. The program’s goal is to harness a constant supply of solar energy directly from space using orbital solar farms, and then beam that energy for use on Earth. Solar power generation in space has many advantages over current technology, including the constant availability of energy regardless of the weather or time of day. Source: Global.jaxa.jp

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! by Barbara Bolduc

or those without hearing loss, it may not be obvious how much difference a technology such as captioning can make. We may not think in depth about the lost independence, or the frustration at being unable to converse easily with loved ones. State-funded programs that provide caption phones require a process involving a lot of paperwork: applications, medical and insurance documentation—sometimes even financial documentation. However, a company called Clear Captions provides free caption phones to the hearing impaired under Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Usually, all that is required is a statement of need from an American citizen with any hearing loss that interferes with their ability to communicate. The phones require internet access and landline phone service through a phone or cable company to function. Michelle Bright, Clear Caption’s territory manager for South Carolina and most of North Carolina, really loves her job: providing the phones that help bridge the gap of missed and broken communication. “All I do is take them a phone—all I take away is a smile. People light up like a bright star. There’s nothing they have to give me; their smile is enough. It just makes my job so wonderful.” Bright is a graduate of ECPI University with an Associates in Applied 20

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Health Science, and is a Certified Medical Assistant. She has furthered her education and is FCC certified with more than 15 years experience in the medical field. She’s a member of the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce and The Upstate Senior Networking Group. According to Bright, the process is very simple. A real-world result of hearing impairment might be that a grandmother no longer talks to her grandchildren on the phone because she can’t really hear them. “This still qualifies her, even if she doesn’t want to go to the doctor.” Bright says that FCC regulations allow one to self-certify their hearing impairment. After giving their statement to Bright indicating that they have experienced hearing loss and need the phone to communicate more efficiently and independently, she helps them provide an electronic signature to the statement. Usually, nothing else is required. However, because hearing loss is a common result of aging, Bright notes that hearingimpaired children and young adults may require more verification, although she notes that the FCC supports this program for “an American with any form of hearing loss.” In addition to qualifying the customer, Bright sets up the phone at the patient’s house, customizes it based on their needs, and trains them. “I’ve heard that people have returned state-funded phones because they were never taught how to use them.” Bright also provides the phones for free to medical practitioners who want to show their hearing-impaired patients the technology. She installs the phone on a loop as a demo so that patients can see how it works. She invites any medical practitioners interested in having this technology to contact her. By making connections to the various medical practitioners and other businesses of the community, she provides an avenue of referrals. “Sometimes I will invite a hearing specialist to join me at events in order to help educate and/or give free screenings. It can generate customers for them and I am providing a service to the community.” Because she is often in the homes of elderly that have little outside contact, she could possibly be said to serve as a senior advocate, making referrals to professionals of all walks of life: audiologists, tax accountants, home health care providers, financial advisors and even to social services. “I’m here to do what I have to do to make sure my communities are as healthy and happy as possible.” Bright describes the Clear Captions phones as having “the most advanced technology and fastest captioning on the market.” For more information on Clear Captions, call Michelle Bright at (704) 619-5291 or send an email to Michelle.Bright@ ClearCaptions.com. You can also read more about Clear Captions’ hardware and other technology on their website, ClearCaptions.com. For information on technology for those with complete hearing loss, visit their sister company’s website, Purple.us. See ad, page 21. Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor and a writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Functional Medicine

the Basis of 21st-Century Healthcare by Linda Sechrist

Dr. Maria Cayelli, Clarity Wellness MD

ccording to The Wall Street Journal’s report on The Physicians’ Perspective: Medical Practice in 2008, a survey of 12,000 physicians, there is little meaning or satisfaction for doctors in the present managed healthcare model with fixed fees and the 15-minute office visit meant strictly to zero in on a patient’s “chief complaint.” In our dysfunctional healthcare delivery system, now run on an invisible time clock, one thing is clear—primary care physicians are as frustrated as their patients. Why? Because doctors are struggling with their professional ideals and feel that they cannot give the level of care that their noble profession calls them to give and medical school trained them for. Growing disenchantment with a medical system indifferent to the needs of patients and doctors is leading physicians to turn to a new model. But what could possibly compel the individual—who has given 11 to 14 years of their life to higher education for training in conventional western medicine and has spent an average of $419,738 to pay off a medical school debt over 30 years—to invest even more time and money in learning to practice functional and integrative medicine? The answer is most often a personal conversion moment and a desire to return to their highest value— to practice real medicine and heal—the calling that led them to the hallowed halls of medical school. Dr. Connie Casebolt, BoardCertified in Family Medicine and founder of GFM Wellness in Greenville, was first introduced to nutritional supplements in 1999. She brushed off any value they had since western medicine taught her that ‘vitamins only make expensive urine’. Casebolt learned the true value of nutrition and nutritional supplements in January 2010 when a friend asked her to read

Dr. Connie Casebolt, GFM Wellness the UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First – The Simple Way to Defeat Depression, Overcome Anxiety and Sharpen Your Mind by Dr. Mark Hyman. Casebolt, who’d never heard of the proponent for and co-chair of functional medicine at the Institute for Functional medicine (IFM), couldn’t put the book down. “I became enchanted with Dr. Hyman’s clinical success. I learned how and why nutrition makes a huge difference in anyone’s health from extensive functional medicine training from IFM,” says Casebolt, whose desire to enter the helping and healing profession was triggered by her mother’s long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. “My mother’s staggering number of medications only controlled her symptoms, the disease continued to progress and she suffered through too many surgeries. I committed myself to making sure no one else had to suffer that way,” notes Casebolt. Dr. Maria Cayelli, founder of Clarity Wellness MD in Anderson, was named a fellow to the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, founded by Dr. Andrew Weil. The board-certified family physician has completed several courses in functional medicine with the Institute of Functional Medicine and has studied with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

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Concerned with the current disease-focused medical system, Cayelli decided to broaden her medical expertise in order to practice “whole person” healthcare and help her patients achieve wellness. “Patients— who weren’t getting the results they wanted with medications—were the catalysts for me opening up to other options. My fellowship taught me the importance of attentive listening as well as the many forms of therapy and ways of healing that aren’t part of conventional medicine. Integrative medicine also held surprises for Cayelli. “I didn’t know that chiropractic could help with the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis or that acupuncture or over-the-counter magnesium could make headaches go away. I was amazed at the value of nutrition as the foundation of health,” she remarks. Cheryl Middleton, a Certified Physicians Assistant at LivingWell Integrative Healthcare in Easley, has

Cheryl Middleton, PA-C,

LivingWell Integrative HealthCare been practicing in family medicine for more than 25 years. Since 2003, Middleton has been applying what she learned about integrative and antiaging medicine from the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. Middleton began rethinking medicine when she turned 40, gained

20 unwanted pounds, felt irritable, hurt all over and suffered with insomnia. The next career-changing moment occurred when she met John Holland, a local compounding pharmacist who introduced her to saliva testing and bioidentical hormone restoration. “Treating myself the way conventional medicine addresses the symptoms of menopausal women was unappealing,” notes Middleton. Fortunately, a friend recommended she read The Inflammation Syndrome: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies and Asthma by Jack Challem. Her approach to medicine took a different turn after learning and applying what Challem wrote about the impact of nutrition on health. “Medical school taught me nothing about what the body needs to maintain health,” she says. As a young child, Dr. William Weirs, a fellow-elect in the American Academy of Environmental Medicine who practices at The Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine in North Charleston, suffered from acute allergies and severe eczema. He recalls scratching his skin until it bled. Allergy shots barely made a noticeable difference. By his third year in medical school he was steroid cream-dependent, inhaling Advair and taking Claritin and Flonase. “Miserable but functional, I accepted that this was the way life was for an allergic person,” says Weirs, whose health began to change after he applied a suggestion he read in Dr. Andrew Weil’s Eating Well for Optimum Health: The Essential Guide to Bringing Health and Pleasure Back to Eating. “The page I opened to indicated that anyone with asthma, eczema or allergies should eliminate dairy products. I laughed but by the end of the third week, I didn’t need the steroid cream and had stopped inhaling Advair. Eventually I discovered that it was the casein in dairy products that caused my leaky gut and set up the chronic inflammatory process in me. I felt a little angry. Why had none of the professors in medical school taught me about the importance of diet?” Although Weirs wondered how much medicine was missing and got

excited, it took six years in emergency medicine and looking at preventable conditions that should have been treated at the root cause, as well as some time in urgent care, before he found his way to a fellowship to the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Board-Certified in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Bettina Herbert also practices at The Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. A Fellow of the American

Dr. Bettina Herbert, COEM Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Herbert entered medicine after giving up a career in business. “I always had an interest in nutrition and botanical medicine, which is why I hoped that in medical school I wouldn’t lose my holistic perspective on health. I didn’t,” says Herbert, who was not only named a Bravewell fellow to the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona but also served as a faculty member and headed the team that created their inaugural curriculum in Integrative Pain Management. While serving her fellowship, Herbert was intrigued by a 75 year-old man she encountered in a class led by a cardiothoracic surgeon. The man’s words, ‘I lost my lung cancer’, were validated by his wife, who presented before and after x-rays which left no doubt that while he previously had lung cancer, he was now completely clean. “The gentleman’s cancer disappeared after he completed a comprehensive cancer wellness program at Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida,” says Herbert. The next week she went to Hippocrates to learn more. In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., coined

the term functional medicine, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with IFM, which Bland founded in Washington and New Mexico. Numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. The new models of functional and integrative medicine are reawakening a medical professional’s passion for healing. They are also igniting hope for future change that will likely be driven by a grassroots movement of patients who begin demanding that insurance providers cover some of the costs. It’s the next natural step after patients discover that this practice of medicine, which meets their doctor’s needs, is the same one that meets theirs for health and wellbeing. The practitioners interviewed in the above article can be reached as follows: GFM Wellness, 301 Halton Rd, Ste. A, Greenville. For more information, call (864) 558-0200, email them at MemberServices@GFMWellness.com or go to GFMWellness.com. See ad, pages 2 and 3. Clarity Wellness is located in Anderson. Cayelli’s practice is structured on a membership plan. To become a patient of Maria Cayelli’s, contact IdealMD at (844) 433-2563 to discuss membership. For more information, go to ClarityWellnessMD.com or IdealMD. com, or email them at Info@IdealMD. com. See ad, page 19. LivingWell Integrative Healthcare, 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G, Easley. For more information, call (864) 850-9988, email them at Infolw@ LivingWellHealthCare.com or go to LivingWellHealthCare.com. See ad, page 5. Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 7510 N. Forest Dr., North Charleston. For more information, call (843) 572-1600, email them at Cathy@coem.com or go to coem.com. See ad, page 7.

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The Rise of Functional Medicine New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease by Lisa Marshall

y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug. At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says. Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine

opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms. Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”

Distinctive Characteristics In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body

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approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. “It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs. “It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says. For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach. “While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. “Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman. “That map is functional medicine.” Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

Ferreting Out Key Clues

Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of

new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut. For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higher- or lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements. If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance. For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues—that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.” High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.” In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both

the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain. “She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

Who Pays

Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman. Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive. While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed

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leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too. Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. “However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.” Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners overtest, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine. Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression. In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Let’s talk about Magnesium Deficiency

t is believed that the majority of Americans have a deficiency in magnesium. Magnesium plays a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the

body, making it a very essential nutrient for health. Heart disease, insomnia, kidney disease, diabetes, anxiety, migraines and osteoporosis are just a few of over 22 disease processes that low magnesium can cause. The use of glyphosate or other herbicides in conventional farming could be leading to increased magnesium deficiency in soils, which leads to lower magnesium levels in food. Eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, nuts, and other magnesium-rich foods is vital. But also understanding there may be a lack of magnesium in foods is important, and thus magnesium supplementation may be a good idea. Magnesium comes in many forms, such as magnesium glycinate, which has great absorption, or a

powdered, drinkable magnesium citrate, which is useful for those consumers struggling with constipation. One route to take magnesium that is often underutilized is transdermal—through the skin. When we take supplements by mouth, many reactions in the body must happen for us to get the benefits of the product. Bypassing the liver by using transdermal methods is an easy and safe method of getting essential nutrients. For those with arthritis, rubbing the magnesium oil directly on the spot in question can help alleviate the pain, as well as increase the body’s magnesium levels and possibly help forestall other chronic diseases, too. Individuals should always check with a physician before adding supplements or over-the-counter medications to their diet, especially people with impaired liver or kidney function. Emily Crawford is a registered nurse and a wellness associate at Garner’s Natural Life. For more information, go to GarnersNaturalLife.com, or visit one of their two stores in Greenville: 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. and 1601 Woodruff Rd. See ads, pages 33 and back cover.

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Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results by Kathleen Barnes

he ancient The U.S. Library of Medicine American Academy of Chinese art of Medical Acupuncture, acupuncture is an association of database lists more gaining popularity doctors of medicine and than 23,000 studies on in modern Western osteopathic medicine medicine for many that use acupuncture acupuncture. reasons. “There’s lots in conjunction with of research to support the effectiveness conventional treatments. of acupuncture for a wide variety of Acupuncture treatments typically conditions,” says Thomas Burgoon, involve the nearly painless insertion a medical doctor who practices of very thin needles to stimulate the internal medicine in West Chester, body’s natural repair and regulation Pennsylvania, and is president of the mechanisms based on the fundamental

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Chinese medicine principle that the inside of the body can often be treated from the outside. Burgoon explains that acupuncture works by stimulating and releasing the body’s natural pain relievers, including endorphins, producing the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and relieving inflammation, as well as bringing many other body processes into normal function. Brevard, North Carolina, licensed master acupuncturist Paul Buchman, adds, “Acupuncture differs from conventional Western medicine in many ways, primarily in that when it treats a disease on the physical level, it also has far-reaching effects on our mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.” Chronic back pain: Chronic low back pain affects 80 percent of us at some time and is the second-most common cause of disability in American adults, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A recent study of Australian patients arriving in Melbourne hospital emergency rooms complaining of low back pain found that those treated with acupuncture experienced as much pain relief in an hour as those given drugs. “When I treat a person for low back pain, I always take pulses in several parts of the body, and then take into account many factors, including age, gender and life situation,” says Buchman. “The underlying causes of the pain may be different in a 20-something student with a stressful academic load than a 50-something woman that’s a recent empty nester redefining her future,” he explains.

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No Needles Needed for Kids by Kathleen Barnes

cupuncture can be helpful for children, especially in treating asthma, allergies and childhood digestive disorders, including colic, says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in treating children in New York City. “Acupuncture for children rarely involves the use of needles. Since their qi (life force) flows very close to the surface of their skin, it doesn’t require a lot of movement to get things flowing in the right direction,” she explains. Acupuncture for kids typically involves light, fast brushing of the skin to encourage a healing circulation of energy. Katin teaches parents to continue treatments at home. She explains that it’s still technically acupuncture, not acupressure, which would involve prolonged stimulation of the body’s energy meridian sites. Sometimes she includes the use of small instruments for tapping or brushing the skin and tuning forks to stimulate the meridian points. She remarks, “The kids love it.”

that 16 acupuncture sessions cut in half the number of days that patients experienced migraines, significantly reducing pain. “Acupuncture is a must-try therapy for anyone with migraines or chronic or tension-type headaches,” says Burgoon. He notes that Aetna Insurance Company policy considers acupuncture among accepted, medically necessary treatments for migraines, chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative dental pain and nausea associated with surgery, pregnancy and chemotherapy. Asthma and allergies: More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 6.8 million children. Danish research published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that 10 acupuncture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing. Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects of antihistamines and sham acupuncture. “Patterns of bad health get more ingrained in our body systems as we get older,” says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist specializing in treating

children in New York City and professor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. “If we can catch an illness in a child’s first seven or eight years, we may be able to prevent it from becoming chronic in adulthood.” Digestive problems: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for treating colic in babies, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and postoperative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy treatments, verified in research from Australia’s University of Sydney on patients after surgery for metastatic liver cancer. Several other studies, including one from the Milwau-kee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain. The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon. Acupuncture is a nonpharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.” Kathleen Barnes is author of many natural health books, including The Calcium Lie 2: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

When researchers at China’s Central South University reviewed 13 studies on acupuncture and low back pain, they concluded that comprehensive treatment plans that involve acupuncture are urgently needed. Headache: Acupuncture has long been used to relieve the pain of migraines and tension headaches. Australian research published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found natural awakenings

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SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start. Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker. Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot

and celery on the low setting for 24 hours. Then she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again. “I call this perpetual soup,” she says. She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com. Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. “With a soup like this you can

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always substitute one vegetable for another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com. Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug. Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.” Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year. “My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says. Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish. Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup. Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

SOUP’S ON! Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil. Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com, by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle

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4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Adapted from 250 Best Meals in a Mug, Add fine dry or gluten-free bread by Camilla V. Saulsbury crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more. Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

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n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric Institute of Technology and Neurologist and Neuroscientist Massachusetts General Hospital Medical Imaging facility. Martha Herbert approaches autism “While autism is often thought of as as a whole-body condition that can improve, rather than be a static, lifelong a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a geneenvironment interaction where genes genetic brain disorder. are corrupted,” explains Psychiatrist “It’s the way the brain is shifted Robert Hendren, who into acting when faced is currently partnering with a combination Experts agree that a in developing the of stressors—some, but not all of which natural foundation for health Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder and are genetic—at a vulnerable point in begins with breastfeeding Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the development,” says of California, Herbert. Non-genetic infants to support natural University San Francisco. challenges can come According to the from the immune immunity, and then ensuring U.S. Centers for Disease system, nutrition, Control and Prevention, the environment and children’s diets are rich in autism is the fasteststress. “Addressing growing developmental them can make a nutrients at all ages. disability, now affecting profound difference in one in 68 children the condition; maybe even turning it and one in 42 boys. Autism Speaks around.” (AutismSpeaks.org) defines autism Herbert directs the Treatment spectrum disorder (ASD) as a group of Research and Neuroscience Evaluation complex brain development disorders of Neurodevelopmental Disorders characterized by difficulties in social (TRANSCEND) program at a joint interaction, verbal and nonverbal Harvard University, Massachusetts communication and repetitive behaviors.

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Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies. Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels. Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.” If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains. Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.” Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals. Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma. “We need to focus on the underlying

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Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive. With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12 injections

to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms. Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency. Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens. A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and music- and animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms. From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to

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ruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, is a stem cell biologist and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He is a visiting fellow lecturer on immunology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and participated in the Foundation for Conscious Evolution’s seventh Worldwide Meeting on Human Values, in Mexico. His research explains the interplay between individual consciousness and body biology.

Why do you start with epigenetics as a foundation for health? Many people, programmed with the concept of genetic determinism, believe that genes in the fertilized egg at conception determine character and fate. Unable to pick our DNA genes, we are powerless to control our life, so that the only option is seeking help from someone in the biomedical community to fix our genes. I introduced a new vision about the understanding of genes a halfcentury ago that is now the new science of epigenetics. Epi- means “above”. Here, we can realize control by regulating the environment in which we live and our perception of it, making us the master of our own genetics rather than a victim of heredity.

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revolutionizing civilization. Its dynamics are equivalent to the leap from Newtonian physics to quantum physics, which led to everything from computers and cell phones to Martian rovers. We are freed to abandon the belief that genes cause cancer, for instance. In changing our lifestyle, beliefs and perceptions, we also change our genetic expression. Remember, this works because how we individually interpret our world is translated by the brain into chemical information that adjusts the behavior and genetics of cells to complement our perception. We could live in the healthiest environment, but if our mind perceives it as threatening and nonsupportive, our biology will become less healthy and can generate disease. The cells’ response is based on the brain’s information, which actually is only an interpretation. Personal perceptions and the way we live, including our spiritual nature, adjust genes to manifest either a functional state of health or one of dysfunction.

Where is the “self” that makes people different? No two people are the same biologically. If I inject my cells into another human, their immune system will recognize it as “not-self” and begin to eliminate them. On the surface of virtually all our cells are thousands of protein receptors that function like miniature antennae. They read and respond to environmental signals similar to the larger receptors on the skin’s surface, such as the eyes, ears and nose. Each human also possesses a unique set of “identity” receptors,

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a subset of which are called “selfreceptors” by the biomedical community, found on nearly all of our cells, with the primary exception of red blood cells. Self-receptors are unrelated to the cell’s function contributing to muscle, bone, brain or heart. Conventional medicine studies the physical aspect of self-receptors as being the source of “self” but overlook the environmental signals they receive. In other words, individual identity is linked to the signals received by the antennae. When I reached this point in my research, I realized that we can’t die, because our real identity is represented by the invisible environment-derived “broadcast”, which might legitimately be referred to as spirit. My personal identity signal is received by each of my 50 trillion cells endowed with the unique set of “Bruce” self-receptors. While my physical body is like a TV, the “spiritual broadcast” representing the Bruce Show is an eternal, energetic element of the environment.

What is entrainment and why is it important today? A group of heart cells in a Petri dish will each beat to its own vibrational frequency. After a couple of days, they start beating in synchrony, because the stronger heart cells control the tempo. The other cells organize their behavior to entrain with the more powerful one. This happens in women’s college dormitories when residents start the school year with different menstrual cycles, but later experience entrainment, with their cycles beginning and ending about the same time. They link to a pulse and a beat, just like the heart cells. Humans become entrained to a higher force that’s an invisible broadcast of energy in harmony or in discordance. As more of us hold the intention for living a life of love and peace, the broadcast of that harmonic energy amplifies and those not yet there will eventually entrain to the stronger signal. This is the shift we need to make for conscious evolution to occur. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Key Signs We’re Approaching a Defining Moment by Dennis Merritt Jones

ur authentic self is constantly trying to get our attention so it may be more fully expressed. When we set our intention to genuinely evolve, we naturally begin to pay attention and see how redefining moments appear as needed. They are drawn to us sequentially to support us in the process of staying the course on our pilgrimage, each one a perfectly aligned portal in space and time, opening and closing, creating whatever experience is required to guide us to heightened awareness of our authentic self. While the possible circumstances that preclude such a moment are limitless, there are key signals to watch for. When they pop up, it helps immensely to stay engaged in the moment, rather than zipping past them on to another distraction. Rather, consider ways in which this might prove to be a pivotal point forward in our life journey. n Moments that challenge our ego and moments that our ego challenges us n Unexpected events n Times of significant loss n First-time experiences n Discontentment n Disappointment n Experiencing someone or something that instantly inspires us to grow n Birth of a loved one n Death of a loved one

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can be motivated by either inspiration or desperation. Both may prompt us to ask big questions of ourselves and the universe that cause us to dig deep. The deeper we dig, the closer we come to merging with our truest self. We know the answers to such questions are correct because they will lead to actions that honor life—like harming no one, including ourself—and affirm the presence of a prevailing power for good that lies within; a power that guides, protects and sustains us. Satisfying answers seek only the highest and best of us and bless all. They connect our mind, heart and soul, moving us forward on the path of wholeness as a fulfilled and joyfully self-expressed person. When we are impelled to ask an important question of our self and the universe, don’t rush the process and are willing to embrace the answer we receive, it pushes a reset button as to what defines us. It brings us an enhanced sense of authentic wholeness. The lesson is that when redefining moments appear, we must be open and prepared to go where we had no plans of going—because that’s where our bliss awaits us. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Messages on the True Life with God – 10:30amnoon. In this metaphysical exploration of the messages of the 12 minor prophets of the Old Testament, we will explore how God is all good– not the vengeful father portrayed. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 “Walking the Talk” with Reverend Brenda Strickland – 10:30am-noon. We hear a lot about walking the talk. The question is, “Which talk are we walking?” Are we walking what we say we are,

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Seneca Stroke Survivors – 10am-noon. Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month. This will be the first meeting. Hosted by Lloyd and Ronnie Wedblad; group is officially registered with the National Stroke Association under the name Seneca Stroke Survivors. Event held at Trinity Baptist Church, 504 S. Oak St., Seneca. 873-9058. leWedblad@aol.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 NGU: Next Generation of Unity Ages 18-30s – 6:01pm. Every 3rd Friday of the month. Come hang out, drink some Kava drinks and play games. We have take-out food delivered. Food and beverages for purchase. Unity Church of Greenville, The Kava Konnection, 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville. org

The Secret to Healthy Stress-Free Living – 1-2:30pm. Talk and demonstration of Network Spinal Analysis by Dr. Karen Lumb. Learn how this gentle healing technique will help you live with less stress and pain, and more energy, vitality and greater health. Free. Greenville Network Care, 3535 Pelham Rd., Ste. 203, Greenville. 329 -8366. GreenvilleNetworkCare.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Eckankar Presents Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear – 10am-noon. The secret to getting rid of fear is to open the heart center. A brief introduction to Eckankar will precede discussion. A Community HU Song will follow. All are welcome. Free. Eckankar. Event held at American Red Cross, 940 Grove Road, Greenville. (Entrance at flagpole.). 627-0470. eck-sc.org The Eternal and Now “I AM” – 10:30am-noon. Join theologian, Kabbalistic mystic and 3-time Agape Conference Keynote Speaker Dr. Will Coleman to explore ways to affirm your connection with the “I AM” presence of the Living, Eternal One. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114. What You Do is Who You Become – 1-3:30pm. You create a map of yourself, mostly unknowingly, from a young age that defines you. Discover this map and guiding power within you to move consciously into your becoming. Love Offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114. 5 Universal Principles of Unity Sunday Services – 10 and 11:30am. Come hear about the universal principles of Unity and how to apply them practically in your daily life. Feel empowered to live your Truth lovingly and overcome stress. Books for sale in Unity’s giftshop. Free; Donations Accepted. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org Ashtanga Full Primary Series – 11am-1pm. Intended to realign spine, detoxify body, and build strength/flexibility/stamina. Approx. 75 poses starting with sun salutations, then standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and backbends before relaxation. Minimal heat (85-90°). Taught by MaryAnne Abdulhadi. $15 drop-in; class packages and monthly memberships available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 301 (next to Whole Foods), Greenville. 329-1114. SouthernOM. com. Info@SouthernOM.com. High School Teens Class – 11:30am-12:30pm. “YOU” (Youth of Unity) teens. Learn important leadership skills that set you up for adulthood. Incorporate spiritual techniques to empower your life to be stress-free and successful. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville. org Tapping Your Way to Wellness – 2-4pm. Fiveweek weight loss series on emotions and cravings. Empower yourself to make peace with the memories you carry and shift your emotional past. $20/session or $60/month. Circulation Nation, 423 The Parkway (inside Thornblade Publix Shopping Center), Greer. 593-8217.

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Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A gentle introduction to yoga for the absolute beginner. Class is suitable for all body shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels. Learn basic yoga postures and breathing; gain focus, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday. 6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. W.O.W. Dinner–Be Our GUEST – 6:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Learn how to: Prevent chronic diseases, Decrease stress, Avoid common foods that actually destroy your health, Ensure optimal health and healing, Easily get fit and maintain a healthy weight, Live a happier life! Free. Auger Family Chiropractic. Event held at City Range Steakhouse Grill, 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville. 322-2828. AugerChiro.com. DrGeorge@AugerChiro.com. De-Stress Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn to control and reduce the stress in your life and body. Drop-in visits $15; discount packages available. Oasis Spa, 1000 N. Main St., Anderson. Call Jackie at 933-3714.

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Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am; 6:30-8pm. Learn how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. In am, energize, stretch and rejuvenate mind and body; in pm, relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. Wed @ 11am is gentle yoga. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Yoga Therapy Class – 11am-noon. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Stillness Meditation – 10:30am. A time of sharing and a half hour meditation. Free; Donations Accepted. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select

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exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800. Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 12:15pm and 6:30pm. Dynamic Flow Yoga–Tue, 12:15p; Wed, 8:30am, 6:30pm: Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. Vinyassa Flow Yoga–Tue, 6:30pm; Fri, 11am, 6:30pm; Sat, 11am: Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15/class; packages available. Fri, 6:30pm is donation-based; $5 min. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Meet the Doula – 7-8pm. 1st Tuesday of the month. Doula Du Jour is the Upstate’s Premier Birth Assistant Service. Any Hospital, Any Time, because every pregnant mom needs a Doula. Free. Carolina WaterBirth, 915J South St., Simpsonville. 735-7270. Aerial Swing Yoga – 7:30pm. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 8:309:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Aerial Swing Yoga – 11:15a. Also on Tues 7:30 pm, Friday 6 pm, Sat 9:30 am. Yoga classes fully or partially supported by a large fabric swing. Decompression, range of motion and strength building. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444 -5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Book Group, “Jesus Never Said That” – 7pm. Written by Rev. James King. Come hear a different interpretation of Christianity, delivered in an open mind/heart space. Can purchase book in Unity’s Gift Shop or on Amazon.com. Free; Donations Accepted. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292 -6499. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org

thursday All Levels Yoga – 9-10am; 11am-noon; 6:30-8:00pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Thursday Night Jam at Starving Artist Café – 6-8pm. The Starving Artist Café presents The Jamie Write Band and “open mic” night for The Performing Arts Center of Easley. Food and drinks may be purchased during event. Free. The Starving Artist Café, 114 NW Main St., Easley. 644-8450.

friday Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11am-noon and 6:30pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Aerial Swing Yoga – 6pm. See Wednesday 11:15 a.m. listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@UpstateNA.com to request our media kit. ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER

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

Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Call with questions or for an appointment.

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

We offer affordable communitystyle acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 44.

CAROLINE L. ROBERTSON, M.AC. DIPL.OM Carolina Health Innovations 864-331-2522• Greenville

Acupuncture Works! 20 years clinical experience in pain management, infertility, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chakra balancing and more. Nourish your spirit. Individual sessions now; communitystyle soon.

HONG ZHANG, L.AC.

111 Doctors Dr. 864-797-7100 • Greenville GHS.org/Acupuncture More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS

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

Food sensitivities can cause fatigue, weight gain, migraines, bloating and arthritis. We offer precise testing to identify and treat these disorders. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

NATURE SOFT BEDDING, by Organics and More, LLC NatureSoftBedding.com Mauldin, SC 29607

100% Allergy-free Organic Cotton Bedding, Towels, and Throws. Soft, with no dyes, pesticides or chemicals used. Sumptuous and luxurious. Online store—best prices guaranteed—toughest purity certifications. See ad, page 37.

ANIMAL REHAB ANIMAL REHAB & CONDITIONING CENTER Dr. Kennedy, D.V.M. 109 Monroe St. 864-962-0101 • Simpsonville AnimalRehabGreenville.com

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

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, page 33 and back cover.

GOOD TO GO

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

Ta k e i t a l l i n and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 33.

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

We help people get to the root cause of their health issues where other doctors cannot. We use Bio-Energetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 43.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY GFM WELLNESS

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

You don’t have to suffer from night sweats, hot flashes, poor sleep, brain fog, loss of sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. We offer natural hormone replacement therapy customized for each individual patient to address these issues. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

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

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 5.

BOARDING/KENNEL MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS

158 New Harrison Bridge Rd. 864-409-1011 • Simpsonville

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

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30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our senSENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sory learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 43.

CHILDBIRTH

DOULA DU JOUR

915 South St. 864-735-7270 • Simpsonville CarolinaWaterBirth.com/DoulaDuJour.html

Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home, and Carolina Waterbirth needs. See ad, page 47.

CONTINUUM CHIROPRACTIC

CHIROPRACTOR

Drs. Hayes and Thad Modlin 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 60 864-605-7350 • Greenville ContinuumChiro.com

AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia, and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 4.

BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

30 Parkway Commons Way 864-292-3291 • Greer BourgChiropracticWellness.com

Focusing on neurostructural chiropractic with extensive post-doctoral training for infant, adolescent, and maternity patients, both doctors are equipped to see all patients, regardless of where they fall on the health or age ‘continuum.’ See ad, page 9.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

Dr. Bourg has developed his own effective method of gentle, specific chiropractic care based on 32 years of experience and commitment to excellence in wellness care. FREE consultation and examination during the month of July. See ad, page 28.

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 54.

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GREENVILLE NETWORK CARE 3535 Pelham Rd., Ste. 203 864-329-8366 • Greenville GreenvilleNetworkCare.com

Dr. Karen Lumb specializes in Network Spinal Analysis, a gentle chiropractic approach to healing to improve your overall level of health and quality of life. See ad, page 27.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS

Pam Bramlett, R.Ph. 115 Pelham Rd, Ste. 12 864-558-0507 • Greenville MyCompoundingSolutions.com

The best medical solutions often arise from compounding. We specialize in building a relationship with you to provide the best possible solution for your individual needs. Bio-identical hormones and women’s health is our specialty.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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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 15.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatology, topical pain creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine, and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 18.

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(regular and compounded). We specialize in customizing your dermatologic, hormone replacement, pediatric, pain, veterinarian medications and more. Established family owned business since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look forward to serving you! See ad, page 32.

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SKRIP SHOPPE

Chase Parks, PharmD. 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer SkripShoppe.com

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, bio-identical hormones, vitamins, and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. See ad, page 44.

CONCIERGE MEDICINE IDEALMD, LLC

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Looking for a Primary Care doctor that is easy to access and has the time and freedom to focus on your total wellness? Call today to learn more about our concierge membership programs. See ad, page 19

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 39.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 39.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

Drs. Lieberman, Weirs, & Herbert 843-572-1600 • COEM.com

Preventative and Personalized Healthcare with over 75 years of combined medical practice. Board-Certified Environmental, Functional & Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing. Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ad, page 7.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

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Providing financial strategies and one-on-one advice.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS

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

We identify the causes of disease rather than just suppressing the symptoms with drugs. We teach you how to implement life-style changes for permanent good health. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

EARTH DESIGN

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

405 Johnson St. 864-898-1221 • Pickens EarthDesignSC.com

We create a beautiful setting for your home while preserving Earth’s resources. Enjoy an outdoor space that saves water, lowers maintenance, and invites hummingbirds and butterflies.

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BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com

Our friendly, natural market stocks SC’s freshest produce, meats, dairy and whole foods from more than 20 local farms, including ours! Locally fresh. Naturally healthy. See ad, page 35.

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PHOTOGRAPHY DREAMSHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Josh and Lory Ament 410 Pelham Rd., 1st Floor 864-502-8466 • Greenville DreamShots.biz

We are a husband and wife team who make artisan heirlooms from life’s treasured moments. Ensure perfect memories of your Wedding, encapsulate youthful vitality with custom HS Senior Portraits, and renew the joy, tears, and excitement you’ve experienced with Newborn Baby Portraits. By appointment only. See ad, page 47.

PLAY THERAPY NEW BEGINNINGS THERAPY CENTER Judi Phillips, MS LPC 309 S.E. Main St., Ste. 206 864-270-9150 • Simpsonville

Judi Phillips, MS, LPC, combines a mindful approach to family and play therapy to assist families to address their children’s mental health concerns. When parents learn to connect through play, relationships are strengthened. Call to learn how this could help your family and could impact your relationship with your child forever. See ad, page 5.

SPIRITUAL CENTER

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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

Vi t a m i n s a n d supplements compounded onsite. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 15.

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 35.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

UNITY CHURCH OF GREENVILLE

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

207 E. Belvue Rd. 864-292-6499 • Taylors UnityChurchofGreenville.org

Unity is a haven of peace where everyone is loved and empowered through positive, practical spirituality...to help people explore and express their God given potential. See ad, page 32.

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Our Tea Shop and Bar offers 150 different blends of the finest, quality tea as well as coffee, tea frappes, Bubble Tea, and more. See ad, page 17. BEACONslps.com THERMOGRAPHY WITH 864.292.5154 /BEACONslps

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