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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.

20 AGELESS BEING

Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

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by Kathleen Barnes

24 SURF

TO TURF

U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable

by Judith Fertig

28 YOGA ENTERS

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THE MEDICAL MAINSTREAM Research Proves its Health Benefits

by Meredith Montgomery

32 EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS

10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp

by Audi Donamor

36 ALEXANDRA PAUL

ON VEGAN ACTIVISM Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things

by Gerry Strauss

38 THE ADVENTURE

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OF COUCHSURFING Stay with Locals and Make New Friends

by Lisa Rosinky

39 CHOOSE

HAPPINESS Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

by Linda Joy

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8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs 18 therapyspotlight 16 24 consciouseating 26 healthydining

guide 28 fitbody 31 filmspotlight

32 naturalpet 36 wisewords 38 inspiration 39 healingways 40 calendar 41 classifieds 44 resourceguide

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here are a truck-load of subjects in our world today that are controversial. One I am about to raise is especially so. The subject is Vaccine Choice. Currently in South Carolina, parents can file an exemption for medical or religious reasons allowing them to forego vaccines for their child. Recently, however, California passed legislation that requires all children to be vaccinated before starting school, with the possible exception being children with certain medical conditions such as immune system deficiencies. First, let me say I am not “anti” vaccine. But I do believe parents have the right to be well-informed about the pros and cons of vaccines by their child’s physician and allowed to make their own choice. My three children were all vaccinated back in the 60s and 70s. But there’s a lot I am concerned about relating to vaccines today. First is the increase in the number and doses of vaccines given to children under the age of 6.

In the late 70s, children received 23 does of 7 vaccines. Today’s kids get 69 doses of 16 vaccines. There are doctors and parents of vaccine-injured children who question the necessity of this, especially since other countries have a much lower rate of vaccination for children and enjoy a better health outcome than the US, which ranks 28th in infant mortality among wealthy countries. Is there a link between the increase in vaccines given and the exploding rate of autism? I think the subject warrants further examination.

It is worth noting that in the 1980s one in 10,000 children was diagnosed with autism and today it’s one in 50. Some authorities say this is just a case of better reporting. Perhaps. But if, as the CDC claims, serious reactions to vaccines are so rare that it’s difficult to calculate the side effects, why did it become illegal to sue pharmaceutical companies for damages relating to vaccines? And if serious reactions are so rare, why was a special Vaccine Court—which to date has paid out over $3 billion—established by the US Congress in 1986?

This leads to more recent disturbing information. CDC epidemiologist and alleged whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson, stated that he destroyed documents that linked a “huge” increase in autism in black boys under the age of 3 with receiving the MMR vaccine. This was read into the record by Rep. Bill Posey (FL) on July 29, 2015 on the floor of the US House of Representatives, http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4546409/mr-posey.

These are issues that need serious review. Upstate Natural Awakenings will be screening Trace Amounts, a film exploring vaccines and the possible link to autism and other illnesses on October 27th at Camelot Cinemas in Greenville.

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newsbriefs GFM Wellness Offers Innovative Thyroid Testing

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FM Wellness has recently acquired a machine to check your thyroid in a non-invasive way. Typically the thyroid is checked through blood work, and with this innovative test, muscle reaction determines if your thyroid is functioning properly. “We are excited about the results we have seen so far,” says Henry Robbins, COO of GFM Wellness.

For the month of September, GFM Wellness is offering a complementary thyroid check for readers who mention Natural Awakenings. You must call the office to make an appointment. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

GFM Wellness is located at 301 Halton Rd., Ste. A, Greenville. For more information, call 864-558-0200 or visit GFMWellness.com. See ad, pages 2 and 3.

Auger Chiropractic Hosts Workshop on Wellness

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r. George A. Auger, D.C., owner of Auger Family Chiropractic in Greenville, has recently starting hosting Workshops on Wellness (W.O.W.). The workshops, which include dinner, are held the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The September workshop and dinner will be held on Monday, September 28th at City Range Steakhouse Grill, Dr. George A. 616 Haywood Road, in Greenville. The workshop topic is Auger, D.C., “Super Health and Happiness in 5 Simple Steps.” In a thirtyminute presentation, you will learn how to prevent chronic diseases, decrease stress, avoid common foods that destroy your health, ensure optimal health and healing, easily get fit and maintain a healthy weight, and how to live a happier life.

There is no charge for the workshop or dinner; however, seating is limited and you must call their office to reserve a seat.

Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., Greenville. For more information and to reserve your seat for the workshop and dinner, call 864-322-2828 or email TeamAFCwellness@gmail.com. Visit AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 34.

It’s Yoga! Studio Hosts Retreat in New Mexico

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t’s Yoga! Studio is hosting a retreat September 25-27 to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa in New Mexico. Located about an hour from Santa Fe, these ancient springs have been a gathering place and source of healing for thousands of years and are believed to be the oldest natural thermal pools in the United States.

Kristi Ried-Barton, director, life coach and Yoga Master E-RYT500 will be guiding the participants in yoga practice, hiking through the Tewa Indian lands and mind/body connection activities. The focus is on finding balance, returning home with an open heart, a more supple and integrated body, and renewed motivation to remain grounded and balanced.

“We encourage you to join us, whether you are new to yoga or regularly have a yoga practice or fitness routine. You will love the relaxation and synergy of yoga, hiking, time in the thermal pools and relaxing in the beautiful oasis of this area of our country, with its deep red earth and cerulean blue sky to its lovingly preserved history and heritage. You will want to return time and again to unwind and unplug,” says Ried-Barton.

It’s Yoga! Studio’s mission statement is to provide a place of peace, therapy and renewal, and to be your guide in improving your health and quality of life through the integration of yoga.

It’s Yoga! Studio is located at 120 Halton Rd., Ste. 1, Greenville. For more information, call 864-354-2882 or visit ItsYogaStudio.com. See ad, page 29.

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Perfect Balance Natural Health Offers Brainwave Optimization

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rainwave Optimization is now being offered at Perfect Balance Natural Health.

This new technology can benefit people by releasing emotional and physical stress, improving sleep, increasing daily performance, and enhancing rest. It is a safe, non-invasive tool to help individuals who wish to make a life change, ultimately from the inside out. Stress and trauma compromise and undermine our overall well-being and can cause the brain to get “stuck.” The brain is the master regulator and is the key to mediate the effects of this stress on one’s body, its systems and Perfect Balance Natural Health overall well-being. Brainwave Optimization helps the brain help itself to get “unstuck” and return to a state of optimal functioning.

Students may find it beneficial to increase concentration and focus. Athletes can also find increased performance using this technology.

The sooner one has a relaxed and balanced brain, the sooner its benefits will begin to transpire into everyday life. Sleep can become more restful, decisions can be less stressful, and anxiety can be more manageable. On some occasions, clients can feel a benefit or change after a single session. Frequently, some of the most meaningful benefits are experienced several weeks to months after sessions are completed.

Perfect Balance Natural Health is the first to offer this technology in Greenville.

Beginning September 1st, clients can book appointments Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

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essica Edhlund from Pioneering Spirit will offer Eco Lifestyle Workshops on two Saturdays in September in Pendleton. In these workshops, sponsored by Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, participants will learn how to make two key natural products that will eliminate almost all chemical-filled commercial products in a household. The workshops will be held on September 19th and 26th from 3-5 p.m. In part one the 19th, participants will learn about common commercial products used for household and personal use and some of the harmful ingredients they contain. Natural, eco-friendly alternatives to these products will be discussed. Participants will learn why soap-making is worthwhile and will be introduced to soap-making techniques, science, and safety. There will be a demonstration of a simple soap recipe that will be used to make one of the key products in the second workshop. In part two on the 26th, participants will learn about two versatile natural products that will change their lives by eliminating many commonly used products. A demonstration of how to make the products will be shown. Both Eco Lifestyle workshops will be offered on a Love Offering basis.

Registration is required by Friday, September 11th.

lear Captions is an advanced telephone captioning service created by Purple Communications, Inc. Michelle Bright is a Certified Federal Provider of Title IV of the American with Disability Act. She assists people with any form of hearing loss and educates them about the Michelle Federal service they Bright are entitled to by law.

This new technology is dedicated to developing fast, easy and life-changing communications for hard-of-hearing individuals and businesses. This new technology is completely free for those who qualify. There is no need for any medical documentation, insurance or prescriptions. The only qualification is to be an American citizen with any form of hearing loss and the phone is free. It works through your Internet/ bundled service or Internet/phone service.

Bright is a graduate of ECPI University, with an Associate’s degree in Applied Health Science.

She is a Certified Medical Assistant CMA (AAMA) by profession and has been in the medical field for more than 10 years. Bright is a member of the Upstate Senior Networking organization and was born and raised in the Upstate. She brings to Clear Captions a love for people and a desire to assist and educate them with life-changing technology.

Bright welcomes all referrals and opportunities to speak and work with all audiologists as well as any other medical providers or organizations in making this new technology available to all who can benefit.

For more information and to register, call 864-646-6114 or visit UnityofClemsonAnderson.org. Pioneering Spirit is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in a healthy, ecofriendly lifestyle. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson is a part of the Unity Movement of prayer and education that helps people of all faiths apply positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. See ad, page 14.

For more information, call 704-6195291 or email Michelle Bright at Michelle.Bright@clearcaptions.com or visit ClearCaptions.com.

See ad, page 16.

Perfect Balance Natural Health is located at 166 Pelham Commons Blvd., Greenville.

For more information, call 864-236-8072. To learn more about the technology from independent research of Wake Forest School of Medicine, visit WakeHealth.edu/ hirrem. See ad, page 21.

Eco Lifestyle Workshops Offered at Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson

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newsbriefs New Marketing Director at Garner’s Natural Life

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usan Ledbetter is the new marketing director at Garner’s Natural Life. Ledbetter has been working at Garner’s for 11 years as a wellness associate and prior to that, she worked in the natural products industry. Rebecca Zane, who was handling marketing, is now working in office management. “I’m very excited with my new position and look forward to helping Garner’s grow Susan Ledbetter and growing at Garners,” says Ledbetter. Ledbetter is currently studying marketing at Greenville Tech.

Garner’s Natural Life has been serving the Greenville community since 1969. The store specializes in vitamins, nutritional herbs and food supplements, while also offering a selection of over 200 bulk herbs. They also stock alkaline/ionic water, essential oils, natural cosmetics, skin/bodycare and pet products.

Garner’s Natural Life is located at 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville (next to the Fresh Market). For more information, call 864-242-4856 or visit GarnersNaturalLife.com. See ad, back cover.

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A yoga instructor gets people to pose for themselves. ~T. Guillemets

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New Beginnings Therapy Center Offers Multiple Services

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udi Phillips, MS, LPC, Registered Play Therapist, and Executive Direction of New Beginnings Therapy Center, LLC in Simpsonville, is now offering a collaborative approach to mental health concerns that includes teaching parents Mindfulness, Family and Play Therapy, all as part of her unique approach to address a child’s mental-health difficulties. This approach was developed in Pennsylvania in the late 90s by Dottie Higgins-Klein. Phillips will provide a free phone consultation to the first twenty-five parents who call about this offering. She will assist each family to determine if their Judi Phillips, MS, LPC child could benefit from this approach and is committed to providing a unique and positive treatment experience for each family.

Addressing problems head-on in a supportive environment can be life changing. Young children are much more open to treatment than teens and the problems are not as entrenched.

Skills that are learned at an early age will be of benefit to your child for a lifetime. Parents can have questions answered confidentially and there is no obligation. Mental health treatment for children is often misunderstood by many. There is wide-spread research to support that early treatment maximizes positive results.

Phillips is available on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., by appointment. She takes insurance including Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

New Beginnings Therapy Center, LLC is located in the upstairs of Hillcrest Eye Care, 309 S.E. Main St., Ste. 206, Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-270-9150 or visit her Facebook page at Facebook.com/NewBeginningTherapy. See ad, page 12.

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Herbal Health Center Opens in Greenville

Plants Absorb Second-Hand Smoke, Too

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elody Iles, Ph.D., CCMH, Naturopathic Practitioner and Michael Egan of Herbal Health Center have been in business for over 20 years, and they are excited to be of service to Greenville and the surrounding communities.

Over the years, they have seen many types of health disorders, and they have developed a system that gets to the root of poor health symptoms. Egan will take information and run some non-invasive tests, which will determine a person’s unique body needs. Since each person is unique, Dr. Iles gathers additional information through the study of the eyes, fingernails and tongue. All of this information is evaluated and a specific health program is designed for each patient.

Herbal Health Center carries specialty products which include medicinal herbs, herbal extracts, salves, Palmetto Harmony (CBD), Standard Process, Xymogen and CBD Shea.

Iles is available for telephone consulting and on-site consulting. She also gives seminars and provides a blog for additional information. Iles is the developer of “Iles of Herbs,” a downloadable app, and she is the author of Cooking Without Chemicals and The Kitchen Pharmacy.

Herbal Health Center is located at 33 Market Point Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-527-0450 or visit HerbalHealth.center. See ad, page 31.

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on-smokers aren’t the only ones to suffer from passive smoking.

New research from the Technical University of Braunschweig, in Germany, has determined that plants can also absorb nicotine from cigarette smoke, soil and pesticide sprays.

The data showed that many plants yield higher quantities of nicotine residues from periods when pesticides used contained nicotine. Plants that were mulched with tobacco leaves also absorbed nicotine into their leaves.

“Tremendously elevated nicotine levels were detected after fumigation with cigarette smoke,” says Dirk Selmar, lead author of the study.

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Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility.

The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures.

After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings.

After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did.

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Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life

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esearch published this year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has determined that just 30 minutes of exercise, six days a week, can result in a reduced risk of early death by 40 percent, regardless of the intensity of the exercise.

The researchers followed nearly 15,000 men born between 1923 and 1932.

The men’s exercise and sedentary levels were measured along with the number of deaths that occurred during two 12-year study periods. In the second 12-year period, the researchers followed almost 6,000 of the surviving men.

The researchers compared those men that were sedentary with those that exercised either moderately or intensely and found that moderate to intense exercise increased their average lifespan by five years. This improvement was comparable to the difference between smoking and non-smoking, according to the researchers.

The data comes from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, in Oslo. The scientists’ finding confirms that public health practices for elderly men should include efforts to increase physical activity, along with efforts to reduce smoking.

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer

The Science of Natural Healing

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n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent.

Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years.

Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality.

Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine.

While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

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

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.”

Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change.

Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds.

Source: Wired

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De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking.

Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones.

The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand.

Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall.

Source: EcoWatch.com

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Bourg Chiropractic Wellness Center

Live a Better Life

by Barbara Bolduc

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hiropractic care isn’t just about relieving pain, according to Dr. James Bourg, an upstate chiropractor since 1983 and the owner of Bourg Chiropractic. “It’s about reaching your full potential, having greatly improved quality of life.”

And it all comes down to our nervous system, which is affected by the condition of our spine. “It’s about having optimal communication between the brain and the body.”

Even as a young child, Bourg was interested in health. “I was the only 12-year old I knew who ate health food. I was also very much into exercise. I grew up on a farm and we grew almost all of our own pesticide-free produce. I was very fortunate to grow up that way.”

He first became interested in chiropractic care when a friend graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg. His friend told him that chiropractic care was about optimal health and wellness, and convinced Bourg to get adjusted. “I was athletic, very healthy, and felt great. I thought chiropractic care was just for back and neck pain.”

After two weeks of care he felt better than he ever had before. “I assumed that, even when people feel well, they probably don’t realize how much better they could actually feel.”

His faith in chiropractic care was affirmed after his younger sister, Betsy, had a near-fatal moped accident at just

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17 years old. “She was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, but they found a pulse and she had a seven-hour brain operation. She had three brain surgeries altogether, each time with only 10% chance of living following surgery. Her whole left side was paralyzed. Betsy was in a coma in ICU for two months and hospitalized for six months. Then she was in a wheelchair, severely brain-damaged, and had a full-time nurse. After a year and a half, I convinced my parents that she needed to see my chiropractor.”

“It was amazing—like someone had turned the lights back on. Before that, Betsy couldn’t relate to her environment, didn’t make sense when she spoke, couldn’t sit and watch a TV show. All that changed with one adjustment—suddenly she started speaking with people and making sense. Within two months, Betsy had her GED. She began to be able to swim in the pool. At four months she was walking, far surpassing expectations. She had the number-two brain surgeon on the East Coast and a team of fourteen doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists. She had plateaued, but chiropractic radically changed her life, for the better.”

It is fairly well-accepted these days that chiropractic care is good for back pain. However, like many alternative health care practices, the effectiveness of chiropractic care is still challenged, especially regarding its results in other areas. The science behind the practice is much broader than just relieving back pain. It’s about restoring function as well as experiencing optimal health on all levels. The field of chiropractic medicine indicates that most conditions are related to misalignments of spinal vertebrae, interfering with the function of the nerves. Sometimes a person may be aware that a vertebra is misaligned (subluxated), but usually not.

It is logical that if a nerve is not functioning properly, then the organs and extremities that it supports would be affected negatively. There are studies showing the positive results of chiropractic care for a whole host of disorders including back pain, neck pain, blood pressure, headaches, stomach disorders, herniated disc, ADHD, sports injuries, fibromyalgia and MS, just to name a few.

Bourg has traveled across the U.S. and parts of Europe to learn many different chiropractic techniques over the past 32 years. “I have found a very effective way of blending many of the most effective techniques into one incredibly effective method. It allows us to get results that can’t be achieved from any one technique used alone. Each adjustment is tailor-made for each patient’s specific needs.”

Bourg sums it up this way, “Would you like to continue living your life at half power, or would you like to function at full power? Correcting subluxation and re-establishing optimal communication between brain and body is like turning a dimmer switch up, turning the power back on, so that you can realize much more of your potential. Come to Bourg Chiropractic and let us turn the power back on.”

Bourg Chiropractic Wellness Center is located at 30 Parkway Commons in Greer. For more information, call 864-292-3291 or go to BourgChiropracticWellness.com. See ad, page 10.

Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor and a contributing writer for Upstate Natural Awakenings.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

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n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age.

“We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.”

One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

Maintain a Sound Mind

Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit, frail 20

and mentally feeble at a certain age.

“When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and long-term care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend.

We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives.

Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase

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of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050.

What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly.

Their position is backed by science.

Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill.

Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.”

“Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds.

“Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress.

“Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within.

“Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden.

His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grassfed meats and organic dairy products.

Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

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white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food.

He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden.

His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body.

A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Antiinflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging.

Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi.

Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.”

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Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death, “I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.”

Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.”

Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

Align with Spirit

“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.”

Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s

its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality. Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.”

We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happy-healthy, happyhealthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?”

Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature.

You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.”

Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking

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SURF TO TURF U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable

by Judith Fertig

Wild-caught fish from pure waters is the gold standard of seafood, but sustainable populations from healthy waters are shrinking. That’s one reason why fish farms are appearing in unusual places—barramundi flourish on a Nebraska cattle ranch, shrimp in chilly Massachusetts and inland tilapia in Southern California.

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ith the demand for seafood outpacing what can safely be harvested in the wild, half the seafood we eat comes from aquaculture, says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Yet, farmed seafood has a reputation for uneven quality and questionable farming practices. A primary reason is that much of what Americans buy comes from Asia, where aquaculture is less stringently managed. Meanwhile, domestic aquaculture provides only about 5 percent of the seafood consumed here, according to NOAA.

Safe Seafood Solutions

If we want to eat safer, sustainable, farmed seafood, there are two solutions. One is to purchase farmed fish raised in the U.S., says Sullivan. The agency’s FishWatch consumer information service assures: “If it’s harvested in the United States, it’s inherently 24

sustainable as a result of the rigorous U.S. management process that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable.”

Whole Foods Markets have found that farming seafood (aquaculture) can provide a consistent, high-quality, year-round supply of healthy and delicious protein. Accordingly, “When it’s done right, aquaculture can be environmentally friendly and offer a crucial way to supplement wild-caught fish supplies. On the other hand, poor farming practices such as the overuse of chemicals and antibiotics and those that cause water pollution and other negative impacts on the environment are bad news.”

A second solution is to consult with a trusted fishmonger that has high standards for flavor, health, safety, sustainability and environmental concerns.

The Green Fish Farmer

Chefs like Rick Moonen, who owns RM Seafood, in Las Vegas, are getting

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behind U.S. aquaculture farms that do it right, raising healthy, sustainable and delicious fish. Moonen recently became a brand ambassador for True North Salmon, a farm system that integrates the way nature keeps fish healthy and fresh. “They have a salmon farm near a mussel farm near a kelp farm, mimicking the way these three species interact in the wild,” says Moonen.

The best seafood farms take what geography and climate offer—ocean inlets, a natural spring and a natural depression in the land or indoor controlled freshwater tanks—and use clean feed.

With no antibiotics, non-GMO food (free of genetic modification) in the right ratio, good water quality and creative ways to use the effluent, they employ green farming practices to raise fish and shellfish that, in turn, are healthy to eat.

The Atlantic coasts of Maine and Canada are where families have been making their living from the sea for centuries, says Alan Craig, of Canada’s True North Salmon Company. “The fish are fed pellets made from all-natural, nonGMO sources with no dyes, chemicals or growth hormones added. Underwater cameras monitor the health of the fish to prevent overfeeding.”

True North Salmon follows a threebay system, similar to crop rotation on land. Each bay is designated for a particular age of fish: young salmon, market-ready fish and a fallow, or empty, bay, breaking the cycle of any naturally occurring diseases and parasites.

Robin Hills Farm, near Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers vegetable, meat, egg and fruit community supported agriculture, U-pick fruit and a pair of stocked farm ponds. Farm Manager Mitzi Koors explains that the ponds are a way to leverage natural resources, add another income stream and attract visitors.

“We first discovered a low-lying area that would become a beautiful pond with a little work,” Koors relates.

“We then expanded to two close ponds that don’t connect, to keep the older fish raised on at least six months of nonGMO organic feed separate from the newer fish. The ponds are spring fed, providing a great environment for trout.”

In northeastern Nebraska, five generations of the Garwood family have traditionally raised cattle and

produced corn and tomatoes. To keep the farm thriving and sustainable, they have had to think outside the row crop. Today, they’re growing something new—barramundi, or Australian yellow perch. They built a warehouse that now holds 18, 10,000-gallon fish tanks full of growing fish. A Maryland company provides old-fashioned cow manure and leftover grain sorghum from area ethanol plants to create algae, naturally non-GMO, to use as biofuel and fish food. “People prefer to eat locally raised food, even if it’s fish in Nebraska,” says Scott Garwood.

The sophistication of closed containment systems like the Garwoods use means that chefs, too, can raise their own fish, besides growing their own herbs and vegetables. California Chef Adam Navidi, owner of the Oceans & Earth restaurant, in Yorba Linda, also runs nearby Future Foods Farms, encompassing 25 acres of herbs, lettuces, assorted vegetables and tank-raised tilapia. Baby greens, not GMO products, help feed the fish, while nitrates from the ammonia-rich fish waste fertilize the crops. The fish wastewater filters through the crops and returns to the fish tanks in an efficient, conservationdriven system that produces healthy, organic food.

“Someday, chefs will be known both by their recipes and the methods used to produce their food,” Navidi predicts.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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ccording to the nationally recognized Monterey Bay Aquarium’s SeafoodWatch.org, these farmed fish and shellfish are current Best Choices.

Under each fish or shellfish variety, check the Seafood Recommendations list for specific geographic areas, certified organic options, non-GMO feed, or other designations.

Arctic Char: The farmed variety, raised in closed-tank systems, produce little impact on local habitats in the Pacific Northwest.

Barramundi (Australian yellow perch): Look for it sourced from recirculating aquaculture systems in farms throughout the U.S.

Catfish: Pond-farmed American catfish, found mainly near the Mississippi River, are some of the most sustainable fish available.

Crawfish: Domestic production centers mainly in Louisiana, grown in ponds on existing agricultural lands.

No feeds are added, but minimal fertilizer is used to support an aquatic food web that crawfish thrive on. As a native species, the potential impacts of escape are minimal.

Mussels: Most farmed mussels for sale in the U.S. hail from New England and the Pacific Northwest, or are imported from nations with strin-

gent environmental regulations. The nonprofit Marine Stewardship Council independently certifies some of these mussel fisheries as sustainable.

Oysters: Nearly 95 percent of the oysters Americans eat are farmed in New England, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. Oyster farms in the U.S. and throughout the world are well managed and produce a sustainable product.

Salmon: Before ordering, Seafood Watch recommends finding out where salmon originated by asking the local grocer or restaurant manager if it’s wild caught or farmed and its source.

Shrimp: Most caught or farmed in U.S. and Canada also qualify as a Seafood Watch Good Alternative.

However, avoid shrimp caught in Louisiana with otter trawls and in the Gulf of Mexico (except Florida) with skimmer trawls. All shrimp from recirculating aquaculture systems constitute a Best Choice.

Tilapia: Tank-farmed tilapia in the U.S. and Canada has become a popular standard.

Trout: Farmed rainbow trout from the U.S. gets a nod because it’s raised in environmentally friendly ways in spring-fed ponds.

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When Yoga Can Help

Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits

by Meredith Montgomery

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fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.”

Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000

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yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually.

Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses

by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as

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4 Addictions 4 Anxiety spectrum disorders 4 Back pain 4 Cancer 4 Depression 4 Diabetes 4 Endocrine issues 4 Heart disease 4 Hypertension 4 Mental health conditions 4 Metabolic syndrome 4 Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complaints 4 Neurological and immune disorders 4 Pregnancy issues 4 Premenstrual syndrome, perimenopausal symptoms 4 Respiratory issues 4 Weight management Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

Mounting Evidence

“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That in turn suppresses sympathetic activity, reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body.

Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate that yoga has been found to help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body weight, physical fitness, anxiety, depression, diabetes, reproductive functions and pregnancy, among other issues. Studies at California’s Preventive Medicine Research Institute have tracked amelioration of heart disease. A growing body of research is validating yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, including at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small study at Nor-

way’s University of Oslo suggests that yoga even alters gene expression, indicating it may induce health benefits on a molecular level.

Cultural Challenges

“For yoga to be effective, a regular practice must be implemented, which is challenging in a culture where people can’t sit for long without an electronic device. It’s more than just popping pills,” says Narayanan.

McCall says, “Even if people can commit to just a few minutes of yoga practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.”

“There are no sales reps telling doctors to use yoga therapy like there are for pharmaceuticals,” remarks Narayanan, and until yoga is funded by health insurance, it will be challenging to gain full acceptance in mainstream medicine.

Another barrier is certification standards. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.org) and the Council for Yoga Accreditation International (cyai. org) are both beginning to offer certifications for therapy training programs and therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that certification could lead to yoga being covered by insurance.

Medical school curricula have started shifting to embrace complementary approaches to wellness, with many textbooks now including information on mind/body therapies. The Principles and Practices of Yoga in Healthcare, co-edited by Sat Bir

Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is the first professional-level, medical textbook on yoga therapy.

“Yoga has been proven to treat many conditions, yet yoga teachers don’t treat conditions, we treat individuals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy is not a one-size-fits-all prescription because different bodies and minds, with different abilities and weaknesses, require individualized approaches.”

While medical research is working to grant yoga more legiti-

macy among doctors, policymakers and the public, McCall says, “I believe these studies are systematically underestimating how powerful yoga can be. Science may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and cortisol secretion and increases lung capacity and serotonin levels, but that doesn’t begin to capture the totality of what yoga is.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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here has been a lot of conversation and controversy lately about vaccines. Upstate Natural Awakenings has chosen Trace Amounts for our 3rd quarterly documentary that will take place on October 27 at Camelot Cinemas. The film’s producers declare in a statement at the end of the film that its purpose is not to take a stand against vaccines, but rather to inform the public of the presence of Thimerosal, a known neurotoxin, in many vaccines. In 1999, after a sharp rise in developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, and based on the recommendations of many health agencies, Thimerosal was supposed to be removed from childhood vaccines. Yet Thimerosal remains in many vaccines, including flu vaccines that are recommended annually for pregnant women and everyone over 6 months of age.

Our purpose in presenting the film is to educate and inform the public about some of the troubling aspects of the vaccine program. One such incident is the statement by CDC epidemiologist and alleged whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson, stating that he destroyed documents that linked a “huge” increase in autism in black boys under the age of 3 to receiving the MMR vaccine. On July 29, 2015 Thompson’s statement was read into the record by Rep. Bill Posey (FL) on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. More information on Thimerosal can be found in Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s book, Thimerosal—Let The Science Speak.

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EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp

by Audi Donamor ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma.

Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”.

An easy way to serve these power-packed foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of first-pressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg.

Blueberries contain two eye-healthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eye-nourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also support vision, according to a study

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from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.

Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health.

A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals.

Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage.

Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphurcontaining compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable.

Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems.

Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin.

The American Optometric Association says these special

antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add beta-carotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress.

Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well documented as effective in cancer prevention. Processed tomato products contain higher levels of lycopene than the raw fruit.

Audi Donamor regularly contributes to Animal Wellness Magazine (Animal WellnessMagazine.com), from which this was adapted and used with permission.

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Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen

by Sandra Murphy

Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals.

It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.

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Everyday Examples Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.”

Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments.

“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital.

Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give.

Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”

Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul.

I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail

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Alexandra Paul on Vegan Activism Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things

by Gerry Strauss t may seem odd about the vegan lifestyle that one of the most that got her there. intensely dedicated What is your phipublic activists is also losophy of life? known for starring in one Be kind. Being kind is of TV’s most superficial different from being shows of the 1990s, but nice. I spent my teens Alexandra Paul overturns and 20s anxious to be stereotypes. Behind that nice, and all it gave signature Baywatch oneme was a boatload of piece that kept David acquaintances and an Hasselhoff on his toes inauthentic self. Nice beats the heart of a true aims to be popular. soldier for animal rights Kindness is about doing and population stabilizathe right thing: justice, tion. At 52 years young, fairness, patience, respect. Kindness she is extremely fit and knowledgeable photo by Denice Duff

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is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.

How has activism forged your identity and inspired others?

I’ve been an activist since I was 7, when I wrote to President Nixon asking him to stop pollution. As a dedicated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.

What drives your commitment to a vegan diet?

I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical reasons

against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wearing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier.

Although I did it to benefit animals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look at the world. The only way there will be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years is if humankind stops raising animals for food, so my veganism is helping the planet, as well as my own health.

Which other aspects of your diet and lifestyle do you credit for looking and feeling vital?

My husband Ian and I go to bed early and generally get up with the sun. I’ve never consumed coffee, soda or alcohol, only water and protein shakes. I believe being a vegetarian, and now a vegan, has given me tons of energy. I also prioritize making time for my workout routine, and that helps me feel good every day.

I didn’t always have this serenity with my lifestyle and health. For a dozen years, until my late 20s, I struggled with bulimia.

Becoming vegan improved my relationship with food, aligning my diet with my values, and I have never been more at peace with myself.

Why do you enjoy working out?

For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching.

Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the stationary bike.

Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chatting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best present I ever gave myself.

Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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The Adventure of Couchsurfing

Stay with Locals and Make New Friends

by Lisa Rosinky

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aniel Sperry, a “couchsurfer” in his late 50s, decided a few years ago to quit his day job and make a living by performing cello music and reciting poetry in living rooms across the country. “I didn’t know it would become a catalyst for bringing communities of local people together,” he says, but his first gig, a “little shotgun shack” in Elko, Nevada, became more than a once in a lifetime experience. Years later, his Elko host remains a close friend and hosts a regular (and lucrative) stop on his cross-country tours.

Not only does creating connections with strangers make us happier—as University of Chicago social scientists have proven—it leads to fun travel stories.

If we choose to see the world via the decade-old organization at Couchsurf-

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ing.com, we might find ourselves sleeping on a sailboat in the Irish Sea; meeting backpackers by solar-powered light in a cave in Petra, Jordan; sharing a room with a pet bird that falls asleep listening to sappy love songs on the radio; or jamming to old-time banjo and fiddle tunes in a North Carolina kitchen.

The global community of couchsurfers, now 10 million strong, considers strangers “friends you haven’t met yet.” They currently are hosting and organizing more than half-a-million events in more than 200,000 cities worldwide this year. The aim is to make travel easier and more affordable, build people’s faith and trust in one another and create meaningful

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As a traveler, offer an ethnic meal, good story or how to say hello in a different language.

As a host, be open to what guests can teach.

Keep a travel log and guestbook to record memories.

connections across cultures.

It’s easy to become a member by creating a profile as a host and/or a traveler, which includes verified identification. Guests don’t need to reciprocate by hosting or leaving gifts, although lasting friendships are a common result. Hosts and guests are encouraged to leave honest reviews for each other, which helps ensure ongoing safety and good behavior all around.

Meanwhile, non-members also are welcome to explore couchsurfing events in their city. Fun opportunities to make new connections include weekly language exchanges, skill swaps, outdoor activities and potlucks.

“For me, it’s undeniably about the community, the kind of person it tends to attract,” says Joseph Abrahamson, a couchsurfer in his mid-20s. “A room full of couchsurfers is full of stories and listening and sharing and trust. It changes a person in a positive way… people that travel like this for long enough can no longer survive with closed minds.”

Lisa Rosinky is a freelance writer in Boston.

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

by Linda Joy

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recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance?

Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances.

Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success.

When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen.

Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her

success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!”

After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now.

Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’”

Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

Let Love In

We all want to feel loved, but when we’re afraid of getting hurt, we put up barriers

to protect ourselves, even against the love we want.

Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.”

Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses.

Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.”

It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world!

As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose.

Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Yoga Music Concert – 7-9:30pm. Join us in welcoming Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band to the Greenville yoga community! This New Orleans-based ensemble are nationally recognized as reinventing the yoga soundtrack with their dynamic Kirtan music. Free. Studio 220 @ NOMA Square (inside the Hyatt Regency), 220 N Main St, Downtown Greenville. For more info, contact Alison Lively at 414-5543 or alicatland@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 What Myrtle Said – 10:30am-noon. The gentle wisdom and profound truth taught by Myrtle Fillmore became the foundation of the Unity message.

A century later, we’ll look at her timeless message through contemporary experience. Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Beginner’s Class to Herbal Infusions – 6-7pm.

Garners Natural Life’s Leila Scogin will be leading a free class on herbal infusions. Class includes supplies and instructions on how to make your own comfrey infused oil, an herb that is known for its natural healing benefits. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste 20, Greenville (Next to Fresh Market). 242-4856.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 A Chip Off the Old Block – 10:30am-noon. I love “father-son” photos - seeing father’s face echoed in his child. As a Child of God, you are a chip off the old block… an expression of Christ within! Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Native Plants in Sustainable Landscape Design – 7-8pm. Rick Huffman, Environmental Designer, owner of Earth Design will be speaking on native plants and their role in sustainable landscape design.

Beautiful landscapes that require less water, less care and are wildlife friendly. Free. Spartanburg Main Library, Barrett Room, 151 South Church St., Spartanburg. 596-3505.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 EPPC Annual Meeting Fugitive Floras – 9:30am3pm. The South Carolina Chapter of the Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council annual meeting will feature expert speakers that will inform about exotic pest plants and the problems they cause for our natural areas and landscapes. $45 for entire day.

West End Community and Development Center, 404 Vardry St., Greenville. To pay by check, call 596-3505. or register online at SE-EPPC. org/ SouthCarolina

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EPPC Annual Meeting Fugitive Floras: Bradford Pears Talk – 10:30-11:30am. Rick Huffman, owner of Earth Design, will be addressing invasive issues of Bradford Pear trees, and how innocent looking plants that are industry / landscape favorites can become destructive and invasive plants. $45 for entire day. West End Community and Development Center, 404 Vardry St., Greenville. To pay by check, call 596-3505. or register online at SE-EPPC.org/ SouthCarolina

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 NGU–Next Generation of Unity (ages 21+ 30s) – 6pm. Every 3rd Friday of the month. Hang out and play games at Local Cue on Haywood Rd. & Orchard Park Dr. Food and beverages can be purchased. Free.

Unity Church of Greenville, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Ste. 7, Greenville. 292-6499.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Project Rx – 10am-2pm. Dispose of your unused medications at several drop-off locations. Help keep our rivers & residents safe. Free. McAlister Square, Greenville. For other locations & more details, call 467-4099. or visit ARiverRemedy.org Fashion Show/Bazaar–Women Through the Decades – 11am-2pm. Marathon Church presents an evening of fashion & glamour featuring “Women thru the decades,” sponsored by Blu Butterfly showcasing beautiful vintage boutique trends. Plus Bazaar with fabulous vendors from all over the Upstate.

Fantastic giveaways!! Free. Event held at Marathon Church of Powdersville, 315 Roe Rd., Greenville.

For more info, contact Selena Mitchem at 633-8267 or go to Facebook.com/theblubutterfly Eco Lifestyle Workshop Series with Jessica Edhlund – Saturday, 9/19 and Saturday, 9/26.

3-5pm. Learn how to make two key natural products that will eliminate almost all chemical-filled commercial products from your daily routine. Sponsored

by Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson.

Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Eckankar Presents Spiritual Wisdom on Karma, Reincarnation – 10-11:30am. Understanding Karma and Reincarnation can help you find greater love and spiritual freedom! A brief introduction to Eckankar will precede discussion. All are welcome. A Community HU Song will follow. Free. Event held at American Red Cross, 940 Grove Road, Greenville.

627-0470. beth@eck-sc.org.

Eric Butterworth and Cosmic Consciousness / Bill Stanton – 10:30am-noon. This celebration service will use, as its foundation, Eric Butterworth, one of Unity’s most respected teachers, and Butterworth’s teachings as portals to examples of experiences of cosmic consciousness. Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Receive Free Hearing-Impaired Phone If Qualified – 7am until... If you are hearing-impaired, stop by the Clear Captions table at the “Dentistry with a Heart” event to find out how to get a free caption phone. Phone requires internet to work. First come, first served. Free. Clear Captions. Event held at Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, 134 Milestone Way Greenville. Michelle Bright, 234-3488.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 How Do I Use Truth? / Phyllis Benfield – 10:30am-noon. While the Truth principles never change, our experiences do. Be present to learn practical applications of the Truth tools introduced in Emily Cady’s “Lessons in Truth.” Love Offering Appreciated. No Registration Required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Road, Pendleton, SC. Questions, call 646-6114.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Earth Dialogue Meeting at Moe Joe’s – 5:307pm. Topic: “Thriving: How Climate Disruption and Weather Weirding Might Impact Your Life” (ex., changing from zone 7 to zone 8-A.) 5:30: Socialize and eat; 6:00: Meeting with local experts.

An open discussion that fosters collaboration and local action for a sustainable community. It is supported by several area groups, including Upstate Natural Awakenings magazine. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Free. Earth Dialogue, Moe Joe’s Coffee Co. and Wine Bar, 385 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson. Contact Ellie Tyler at 654-1331.

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planahead SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 City of Greenville Shredding/E-Waste Recycling Day – 10am-2pm. The City of Greenville provides this event twice yearly (fall and spring) for citizens and businesses to dispose of unwanted electronics and have sensitive documents destroyed safely and securely. Paper for shredding MUST be bagged or boxed; limit three large trash bags or three small boxes per person. E-waste limit is 10 electronic items per person. Free. City of Greenville Recycling., TD Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr., Crosrol parking lot, Greenville. 467-8300. Allison Brockman; abrockman@greenvillesc.gov.

planahead TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Trace Amounts: Autism, Mercury & the Hidden Truth Film Screening – 6pm. Networking and light snacks begins at 6pm; film begins at 7pm. This film follows the tremendous rise in autism over the last 20 years. Is it linked to Thimerosal, a mercury-laden preservative found in many vaccines? You decide. $14. Tickets must be purchased in advance at http://gathr.us/screening/12771. Networking prior to the event and light snacks provided.

Presented by Natural Awakenings Upstate.

Event held at Camelot Theater, 48 E. Antrim, Dr., Greenville. 248-4910.

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Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114.

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.

Unity Meditations – 9:15-9:45am. Silent group meditation with beautiful background music. Free.

Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Sunday Services – 10 and 11:30am. A positive place to be. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

High School Teens Class – 11:30am. “Y.O.U.” (Youth of Unity) meets for class every Sunday.

Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 2926499 292-6499.

Sunday Cinema – 2:15pm. Every FIRST Sunday of the Month, starting back on September 6th. Free.

Unity Church of Greenville, 207 East Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Healing Circle – 6-7:30pm. Dedicated to the principals of healing, prayer, spiritual growth and meditation. Free. Oma’s Healing Garden, 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A, Greenville. 354-4505.

monday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. Visit website for details.

Reserve your seat; first class is free. Get started on the most efficient, full-body plus cardio workout known to this area! $15. Discount packages available; no contracts. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 498-8608. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com 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.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. Come join us to melt away stubborn belly and body fat. $15/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See what can transform from rowing to yoga, all in one studio! Mondays and Saturdays feature YOGA; Tues, Wed & Thurs offer the perfect blend of rowing AND yoga to give you all that you need. No need to sign up; just show up! $10. Discount packages available. Greenville

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. Not included in Gym Membership. First class free! $20/class; $200/month. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Group meets in Cleveland Park, Greenville.

Call George for details: 419-2386.

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.

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FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide professional, preventative treatment to children and adults.

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Long Holds, Slow Movement, Deep Yoga (LSD) – 10-11:15am. This alignment-based exploration uses weekly themes to deepen your understanding of poses and healthy body mechanics. Challenging and therapeutic class uses props and modifications to encourage personalizing your practice. $10 drop-in rate; discount packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444 -5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Unity Meditations – 10:30am. See Sunday 9:15am listing for details. Unity Church of Greenville.

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.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

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Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. Come and workout your small muscle groups for a lean body. $10/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. Get a great aerobic workout in a class that will repair, rebuild and rejuvenate your heart, muscles and bones. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

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 Class – 7:30pm. Yoga poses fully or partially supported by a large padded fabric swing as a prop. A uniquely fun, challenging class that brings a new perspective to yoga. Pre-registration is required. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523.

wednesday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

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.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling – 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.

All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Aerial Swing Yoga For Healthy Backs / Shoulders – 11:15am-12:30pm. Yoga classes using a large fabric swing as a prop. Poses are fully or partially supported by the swing. Decompression, range of motion and strength building focusing on spine & shoulders. $18 drop in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back).

444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Beginner Yoga – 1-2pm. See Mon 6pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:15-6:15pm.

See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Unity Meditations – 6pm. See Sunday 9:15am listing for details. Unity Church of Greenville.

thursday All Levels Yoga – 9-10am; 11am-noon; 6:30-8:00pm.

See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Long Holds, Slow Movement, Deep Yoga (LSD) – 10-11:15am. See Tue 10am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

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Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Body By George – Xtreme Workouts – 5:156:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

Community Acupuncture – 8:30am-2pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture.

Ingrid’s Mat Workout – 5:15-6:15pm. See Tuesday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

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Saturday Strength & Tone Yoga Sculpt – 9am10am. Increase strength and confidence as you tone your body! This fiery, challenging class is designed to tone abs, arms, legs and butt! $10 drop in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 9:30am. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Tai Chi Classes – 10-11am. Class is designed to promote flexibility, balance, lower blood pressure and balance bloods sugar. Also helps with various other ailments. $15/class or included in $45/month gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville.

“Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga!

Studio.

Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. “Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing.

Greenville Indoor Rowing.

Dynamic & Vinyassa Flow Yoga Classes – 11amnoon and 6:30pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio.

Restorative Yoga Class – 12:15-1:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 6pm. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

saturday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am,

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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 community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 5.

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.

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

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with essential oils from a locallyowned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. We carry several brands including doTERRA. See ad, back cover.

GOOD TO GO

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

Take it all in and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 13.

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 5.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS

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

Consider our gluten genetic testing and consultation to identify and heal allergy and autoimmune reactions that is making your life miserable.

See ad, pages 2 and 3.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY GFM WELLNESS

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

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. See ad, page 35.

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

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE 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 4.

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30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our sensory SENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY learning program.

This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, noncognitive 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 36.

CAREER TRAINING THE AIRLINE ACADEMY

Jane Diago 864-684-6966 Jane@TheAirlineAcademy.com

Find out how to start an exciting career in the airline industry as a Flight Attendant. Earn great pay.

7 Day Flight Attendant training through Jet Blue. Tuition less than a semester at college. 86% placement rate. See ad, page 37.

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 38.

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CHIROPRACTOR 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 34.

BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

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

Dr. Bourg has developed his own effective method of gentle, specific chiropractic care based on 32 years of experience and commitment to excellence in wellness care. FREE consultation and examination during the month of July. See ad, page 10.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE Tommy Martincic

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available.

Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 8.

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 37.

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Jim Greene, R. Ph. 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 4.

Laurie Boussom, LISW-CP, QVMH 107 E. Park Ave. 864-517-6118 • Greenville

If you are lonely, stuck, struggling with a problem or want to reinvent yourself, let Laurie help you apply the science-based skills and mindset to flourish and bloom. See ad, page 33.

DENTISTRY COMPOUNDING PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SOLUTIONS

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

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

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We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, pages 11 and 17.

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

• Nutraceuticals all your pharmacy needs A health• Hospice and wellness center• Sports Medicine • Geriatrics …and we carry Red Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils. (regular and compoundfocusing on providing the NUW e B i l l y o u r i n s u r a n c e s o y o u d o n ’ t h a v e t o ! ed). We specialize in cusCCA procedure for the whole tomizing your dermato2531 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville family.

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A BALANCED LIFE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COACHING

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& COMPOUNDING 5/31/14 CENTER PharmD, Owner 205 Bryce Ct. 505 N. Main St. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) We compound medicines to meet patients’ unique needs•for: 864-288-2600 Mauldin 864-987-5995 • Simpsonville • Pediatric • Veterinarian • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT Your “One Stop Shop” for FeelGreateUpstate.com

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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, pages 11 and 17.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE

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

Preventative and Personalized Healthcare with over 75 years of combined medical practice.

Board-Certified Environmental, Functional & Integrative Medicine. We get to the root cause of your illness. Allergy Testing.

Autoimmune Diseases. Women’s Health. See ad, page 7.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

EDWARD JONES

Nate Wooley, Financial Advisor.

412 Drive In Ln., Suite C 843-761-1100 • Moncks Corner EdwardJones.com

Providing financial strategies and one-on-one advice.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS

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

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

HAIR REMOVAL IT’S ONLY SKIN DEEP @ THE SHOPPES ON TRADE 211 Trade St. 727-243-6681 • Greer ItsOnlySkinDeepSC.com

An all-natural sugaring hair-removal process that eliminates ingrown hair while keeping the integrity of the skin. Call to remove your unwanted hair today!

HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 620 Howell Rd. • Greenville 864-634-3019 June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience.

Member of AMTA & NCTMB.

HEARING IMPAIRMENT OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 35.

ORGANIC HOME STORE

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HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882 • Simpsonville NaturalFarmacy.net

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

Free consultations.

HOLISTIC PRACTITIONER

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 29.

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

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

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

Melody Iles, Ph.D., CCHM The Office Center 33 Market Point Rd. 864-527-0450 • Greenville HerbalHealth.center

Melody Iles is a Naturopathic Practitioner and Clinical Master Herbalist with over 20 years of experience.

She has developed a system that gets to the root of poor health symptoms. See ad, page 31.

From joints to bones, and even ligaments, PEMF (Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Frequency) helps alleviate your aches and pains. Free one-time 10 minute demo. Recharge your cells with this advanced technology! See ad, pages 2 and 3.

PHOTOGRAPHY DREAMSHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI, MD 1115 Dunlap Rd. 864-940-1193 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com

Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Weil in Integrative Medicine.

Uses the best of modern medicine as well as evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Consultation available for weight management, balancing hormones, and restoring sleep and energy.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE EARTH DESIGN

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

Nest Organics is the Southeast’s destination for organic, safe, and sustainable products for the family. Organic mattresses and bedding from cradle to king. Organic baby/ children clothes and accessories. See ad, page 22.

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

51 N. Lexington Ave. 828-258-1901 • Asheville NestOrganics.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. See ad, page 13.

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 14.

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 12.

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RADIO EARTH FM 103.3 WRTH FM The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville EarthFMWRTH.com

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Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acutapping, Craniosacral Therapy, cupping, foot detox, massage, nutritional counseling, paraffin wax treatment, preventive medicine classes and reflexology. See ad, page 15.

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

Classes available. See ad, page 38.

Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable, and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 34.

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

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 36.

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

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

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

Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 43.

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BEACON is a Speech-Language Pathology office that has been in SENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY private practice for 30+ years. It also celebrates eight years of their Sensory Learning Program. This intensive and foundational multi-sensory, non-cognitive approach has given hope to ALL ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers life coaching. See ad, page 36.

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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 14.

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Over 30 years’ experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, prolotherapy, laser and stem cell therapy and pet boarding too. See ad, page 32.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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

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