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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.

17 A Philosophy of Hope

Beacon Prevention and Treatment Center

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by Michele Senac

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PASSION-DRIVEN LIFE

Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

by Lisa Marshall

28 STAYING HEALTHY NATURALLY

Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

30 POWERFUL ENERGY

BOOSTERS

Daily Tips with Staying Power

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by Kathleen Barnes

33 GROUNDED

IN GRATITUDE

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Embrace Every Gift Because Each Blessing Counts

by Frank Jude Boccio

34 HOUSE HAPPINESS Small, Green and Paid For

by Lindsey Blomberg

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contact us Publishers Linda & Jim Craig Managing Editor Sharon Hadden Contributing Editors Michele Senac - Lauren Hanson Advertising / NAN Card Linda Craig - Dawn Deboskey Design & Production / Ad Design Susan McCann - Wendy Wilson Distribution Jim Craig - Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings

his month’s theme is Passion and Purpose, and even though we’re way past the mark of childhood dreams, we are thankful for the opportunities we have been granted and will continue to pursue. For instance, Jim is passionate about sports, sports, and well, more sports! He happily gives of his time to helping others and even referees high school basketball annually. I’d like to think that my purpose in life is to help others find natural ways to feel better. I love helping others, but secretly crave time to spend in my home, cooking healthy meals, enhancing our new home or spending girl time rummaging through garage sales and shopping with Tanner.

What we fail to realize, is that it is never too late to pursue something you are passionate about, or find your purpose in life. When I was in second grade, I took acoustic guitar lessons. I never got the chance to follow through on it then, so in the coming year, I’m going to give it another try. Also, our backyard hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves, so Jim and I are going to give it a veggie and fruit tree transformation. We finally have the space, now, we’ll passionately and intently find the time.

Our feature article, Fashion a Passion-Driven Life: Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul, page 24, offers a variety of tips on how to champion our daydreams into realities. The products and services advertised in our magazine, including our Holiday Gift Guide, starting on page 36, are a result of someone’s dream, and if they could turn their passion into purpose, we’re confident that our readers can too.

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communitynews Augusta St. Clinic Welcomes Reflexologist

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ugusta Street Clinic is excited to welcome Margo Simmons, Certified Reflexologist, to the staff. She will be available on Wednesday’s and Friday’s.

Simmons received her certification from the Derwen Therapies School of Reflexology. She chose this school because it is the only reflexology school in the United States that is approved by the International Therapy Examination Council (I.T.E.C.), an international regulatory board. The board operates in 38 countries, allowing Simmons’s certification to transcend to all of those countries as well.

The technique Simmons uses is very gentle and relaxing. Research shows that the body’s tissue responds more favorably to a gentle touch than a firm or painful one. Reflexology is useful for the management of foot pain, knee pain, hip pain, hammer toes, bunions, headaches, insomnia, sinusitis, asthma, stress, Crohn’s Disease, and more.

Augusta St. Clinic is located at 1521 Augusta St, Greenville. To schedule an appointment, call 864-232-0082 or visit AugustaStClinic.com. See ad, page 20.

Go Chemical-Free With Greco Cleaning Services

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reco Cleaning Services is bringing chemical-free interior house cleaning to homes across the Upstate. Greco uses dry steam vapor with Thermo Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation (TANCS®) and aqueous ozone to clean and sanitize your home. These devices incorporate the use of tap water to create a chemicalfree cleaning system. Owner, Troy Knight says, “It is time to move beyond the traditional green cleaning methods and use science and technology to clean chemical-free.”

Aqueous ozone is an effective cleaner, stain remover, deodorizer and germ killer. It is 50% more powerful than chlorine bleach and leaves no residue, reverting back to water and oxygen after heavy-duty cleaning. Dry Steam Vapor with TANCS®, is a system that uses only water, so you are not introducing chemicals into your environment which may affect your well-being. Unlike other cleaning methods, it Owner, Troy Knight uses heat to do the work, not chemicals. This system is certified by Green Seal and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an environmentally friendly disinfecting device.

By incorporating the use of these two systems into their cleaning process, Greco is bringing the highest quality chemical-free cleaning service to homes throughout the Upstate. Greco offers a variety of routine or one-time cleaning services to make your space not only cleaner, but safer.

Greco Cleaning Services is located at 122 Renaissance Circle, Suite 1, Mauldin.

For more information, call 864-438-4947 or visit www.GrecoClean.com. See ad, page 35.

Treat Your Skin at Younger Next Year

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s old man winter approaches, don’t forget to prepare your skin. Wanda Dunn, RN and Melissa Simpson, PME are now offering skin treatments at Younger Next Year in Piedmont, SC. Established and new patients can treat their skin to professional treatments done by an experienced RN and Medical Aesthetician.

Dunn and Simpson are committed to providing favorable outcomes for every skin type. Their knowledge and experience of medical skin procedures help to ensure the client is happy with their skin care results. Their easy and painless approach to skin care, paired with affordable pricing will have your skin looking younger and healthier by the Holidays. Featured services include Myitworks body wraps, for a slimmer appearance.

Younger Next Year is located at 206 Wall St, Piedmont. For more information, call 864-269-7950. See ad, page 12.

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communitynews Acupuncture of Greer Gets a Makeover

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Grady’s Expansion in Time For Holidays

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he expansion of Grady’s Great Outdoors in Anderson is now complete, and just in time for the holiday’s. The family owned store expanded it’s current space by more than 7,000 square feet to offer shoppers a more organized, shopper friendly environment as well as an extensive variety of new products.

Grady’s new departments include paddlesports, Giant bicycles, and longboards. Their cutlery, fishing, and apparel departments have all been expanded as well. Prepare your Christmas wish list with goods Santa is less likely to bring. Grady’s offers an online Christmas flyer to make your holiday shopping fun and easy.

Grady’s Great Outdoors is located at 3440 Clemson Blvd, Anderson. For more information, call 864-226-5283, 877-547-2397 or visit GradysOutdoors.com. See ad, page 34.

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cupuncture of Greer has been servicing the Upstate since 2005, and will continue to serve the community in its newfound space. The expansion of the clinic will allow Acupuncture of Greer to serve more patients, while offering the same affordable pricing it is widely known for.

Not only is there more patient space, but every room has been given a subtle makeover to offer patients a warm and relaxing environment during their visits.

Owner, Ruth Kyle, Licensed Acupuncture Physician has 27 years of experience in Western medicine, and ten years experience in Chinese Medicine. She believes in individualized care of the whole body, and educates patients with honest, safe and Ruth Kyle, L. Ac. effective information. Kyle stated, “More patients will be able to take advantage of our personalized, educational and high quality approach to acupuncture.”

Acupuncture of Greer is located at 106 Memorial Drive, Greer. For more information call 864-877-0111 or visit www.AcupunctureOfGreer.com. See ad, page 27.

Better Your Birthing Experience With a Doula

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oula Du Jour is offering a new program to all women looking for a better birthing experience. Doula Du Jour is a unique doula program consisting of nurses and well trained doulas committed to working with healthcare providers. It’s services include personally tailored labor support for all types of birth; whether natural, in water, at hospital with epidural, induction or undecided.

The program respects the trust that women put in their midwife or doctor, nurses and medical staff. A goal of Doula Du Jour is to build on this trust and ensure a personalized birth plan is accomplished. This goal is met by supporting the client’s idea of birth, designing a birth plan, and assisting the client, physically and emotionally, during labor. Doulas are on-call from 37 weeks until delivery, allowing women to benefit from this program by having a person that stays by their side throughout labor. Doulas help mothers manage labor pains by body positioning, breathing patterns, music, relaxation and encouragement. The new program helps to ensure the birth plan and goals are not forgotten.

Doula Du Jour is now accepting new clients in the Upstate.

Join us for Meet the Doula Night on the first Tuesday evening of every month, hosted by Carolina WaterBirth, 915 South St.#J. Simpsonville, SC. For more information about Doula Du Jour, call 864-329-0010 or visit CarolinaWaterBirth.com. See ad, page 20.

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Cranberry Juice Yields Knockout Punch

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hen scientific studies first provided evidence that cranberries are a powerful agent in fighting urinary tract infections (UTI), the supplement industry was fast to react by putting cranberry pills and extracts on the market. But are they as effective as drinking cranberry juice or eating the sauce?

Recent analysis by Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers answers. The researchers tested proanthocyanidins (PAC), a group of flavonoids found in cranberries and thought to be what gives the juice its infection-fighting properties, offering hope that these could translate into an effective extract. However, the report concluded that cranberry juice itself is far better at preventing biofilm formation—the precursor of infection—than PACs alone.

The virulent form of E. coli bacteria that is the cause of most UTIs is covered with small, hair-like projections, known as fimbriae, which act like hooks and latch onto cells that line the urinary tract. When enough bacteria adhere to the cells, they form a biofilm that leads to infection. Cranberry juice prevented the bacteria from forming this biofilm, while PACs alone were not as effective.

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More Americans are Eating Fresh

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t’s official: Americans are eating more fresh foods than they did five years ago. A recent survey of 800 U.S. adults by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation reports that more than 68 percent of respondents say they eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables than they did in 2007.

Farmers’ markets and stands attracted 70 percent of the survey participants, although only 14 percent regularly shop at such venues. More good news: 64 percent of the respondents agree that it’s very important that produce be grown in an environmentally friendly way and also important that the fruits and veggies be organic.

The Other Problem with Trans Fats

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o keep the holidays merry, rather than moody, check labels when stocking the pantry and avoid products containing trans fatty acids, which not only contribute to insulin resistance, inflammation and heart disease, but also exacerbate mood swings.

After studying nearly 1,000 men and women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, researchers at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFA) was significantly associated with greater aggression and irritability.

The study, led by Associate Professor Dr. Beatrice Golomb, provides the first evidence linking dTFA with adverse behaviors, ranging from impatience to overt aggression. Analysis of participants’ baseline dietary information and behavioral assessments were adjusted for sex, age, education and use of alcohol or tobacco products.

The new finding strengthens health experts’ recommendations to avoid eating products like margarines, shortenings and prepared foods that contain trans fats and to steer clear of serving them in schools and other institutions.

Source: PLoS One

Antibiotics Overused for Sinus Infections

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study by investigators at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, concludes that antibiotics typically prescribed for sinus infections aren’t any more effective than inactive placebos.

“Patients don’t get better faster or have fewer symptoms when they get antibiotics,” says Dr. Jay F. Piccirillo, a professor of otolaryngology and the study’s senior author. He adds, “Our results show that antibiotics aren’t necessary for a basic [acute] sinus infection—most people get better on their own.” The researchers do suggest treating symptoms such as pain, cough and congestion and carefully watching to see if further treatment is necessary.

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EFT Relieves Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Stress

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motional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses tapping along acupuncture meridians to relieve stress so the body can resume the natural function of self-healing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance.

A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have resolved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent.

Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veterans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.”

He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT.

The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost. Email Deb Tribbey at Deb@StressProject.org.

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Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome

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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection.

Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.

What are Emotional Allergies?

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ost people have some familiarity with the two major categories of allergies; food-related or environmentalrelated. But, not too many have heard of a third category that is probably even more important than the other two, emotional allergies, especially when some allergens are particularly difficult in achieving permanent relief.

What we now know for certain is that most allergies enter the human body as the body experiences stress. Emotional, mental, chemical and physical stressors experienced in everyday life are, literally the “open door” through which allergy substances enter the body. When under stress, billions of cells that make up the human body, drop the electro-magnetic frequency (EMF) of the substance(s) to which the body becomes allergic. When that same human body comes in contact with that substance again by eating, drinking or breathing, an immune system response is triggered by the cells and a symptom occurs, such as a headache, sneeze, bloating, gas, etc. When the human body experiences one or more of these types of stress, not only does the substance become an allergen but

the emotion(s) associated with the incurred stress become an allergy as well.

As an example, let us assume that two people are outdoors and have a disagreement that escalates into a very unpleasant exchange of words. During this altercation, both parties are experiencing anger, rage and hatred toward one another. Physical allergies may then be breathed into one or both bodies in the form of pollens from trees, grasses, weeds or all of the above. At that same time, an allergy to the electro-magnetic frequency of the emotions, anger, rage and hatred, may be linked to the pollen allergy. In this scenario, the allergy to pollen may not be permanently cleared unless we clear the allergy to the emotions that were experienced during the altercation.

At Trinity Allergy Relief & Wellness Center, LLC, we welcome the most difficult allergy cases.

When addressing allergies, the practitioner, through testing, identifies the emotion(s) experienced at the time the allergies were received. Then, the practitioner proceeds to clear both the physical and emotional EMFs simultaneously to achieve permanent results.

Trinity Allergy Relief & Wellness Center is located at 110 Montgomery Dr, Anderson. For more information call 864760-1006 or visit TrinityAllergyRelief.com. See ad, page 19.

This information was presented by the Institute of Natural Health Technologies to BIE practitioners by director Rob Tomelson at a recertification meeting June 2, 2012.

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Providing hospice care in the Greenville area for more than 11 years, SouthernCare prides itself on the consistency of its staff. Administrator and Clinical Director Diane Rancourt has lead the clinical team at SouthernCare for nearly eight years. Originally from Maine, Diane has served as a director of nursing and an ICU staff nurse, as well as a pre-admission nurse and utilization review coordinator. In addition, Diane is a certified hospice nurse. To learn more about SouthernCare, call (864) 351-0740 or visit www.southerncareinc.com.

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Beacon has the distinction of being the only center in the southeast that offers the Sensory Learning Program™. This 30 day program is an innovative multi-sensory approach that stimulates the vestibular, visual and auditory systems simultaneously to improve sensory function. It is a non-cognitive, non-invasive approach using light, sound and motion to chalBeacon Prevention and Treatment Center lenge the primary sensory systems to work together and better adapt to multi-sensory input. “This program stimulates the primary neurological areas of the brain. It is multi-sensory,

by Michele Senac which is essential to all learning. We all need multi-sensory stimulation all our lives. The brain does not have to decline,” eannie C. Turley, certified Sensory Learning Program™ shares Turley. provider and owner of Beacon Prevention and Treatment Beacon offers an initial complimentary phone consultaCenter in Taylors, SC, has devoted her life to helping others. tion, followed by a complete in-person consultation, where A nationally certified speech, language and hearing patholoclients or parents of young clients can share their needs and gist, Turley brings extensive education and considerable concerns.

Then, treatment is determined and an individualexperience supporting adults and children in improving their ized plan is created. In the Sensory Learning Program™, quality of life. clients begin an intensive private consultation, lasting one Turley had a successful career working in public and hour daily for adults, and two 30 minute daily sessions for private schools as well as in private practice. She opened children.

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Transformational Life Coaching She explains that Beacon is based on and Wellness Enhancement Programs a philosophy of hope. “With dediare available for teens and adults to cation, patience, persistence and a assist the client’s growth in achievwillingness to endure the ups and ing specific goals. Turley explains, “I downs of the treatment processes, have dedicated my life to helping othhope can be realized,” according to ers and it’s been a wonderful journey.

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Eco-Gyms

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

A new crop of environmentally conscious gyms and fitness centers are adopting practices to save energy by adding electricity-generating workout equipment and using other strategies to reduce environmental impacts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as the green gym movement, which continues to grow and innovate.

The Los Angeles Times reports that members of AC4 Fitness, in Goleta, California, generate power and feed it back to the grid every time they step on a treadmill or elliptical. They also bring their own refillable bottles and have access to a hydration station that provides free water, filtered by reverse osmosis. Patrons can store their belongings in lockers made from recycled plastic. The Greenasium Fitness Studio, in Encinitas, California, sports floors covered with mats made from recycled tires, and their dumbbells are used and refurbished.

Fact Quest

Students Thirst for Eco-Knowledge As part of its 25th Envirothon, a competition for students across the United States to test their knowledge on environmental issues, a survey commissioned by Canon U.S.A. and conducted online by Harris Interactive found that a majority of 14-to-18-year-olds looking for information about the environment seek it outside of the classroom. Data also indicate that teens believe environmental issues will have an impact on their lives in the future and want to know more about them.

With three-quarters feeling that school curricula are inadequate, two-thirds of the students use TV as their primary information source. A majority of surveyed teens ages 16 to 18 favor the Internet, print newspapers and other periodocals.

Seventy-five percent of all of the teens surveyed believe that humans have a major impact on climate change. The top three environmental changes that they fear will impact their quality of life are poor air quality (66 percent), global warming (61 percent) and poor solid waste management (59 percent). Other major areas of concern are deforestation, water shortages and energy availability.

Students are also looking for ways they can help, such as recycling, conserving electricity and water, cleaning up public spaces, carpooling, bicycling and using public transportation.

Get involved at EnviroThon.org.

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Workouts Feed the Grid

No Rain

African Savannas Hold Clues to Drought Relief This year, much of the United States has experienced the most severe drought since the 1950s, prompting governors to declare emergency conditions. There is no guarantee that the crisis will be alleviated, but new research points to a way that farmers may be better able to cope.

In the hotter, drier climate of the semiarid African savanna, flowing between the Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea, farmers have successfully fought back an expanding Sahara Desert and turned once dry, uncultivated scrub into highly productive farmland. The key to success is allowing trees to grow where they once cut them down, and adopting agricultural techniques that take full advantage of scarce water resources.

Experts claim that today’s American farmers should recognize the benefits that trees can bring to even the most arid plots of land. Chris Reij, a sustainable land management specialist at Free University Amsterdam, who has worked in Africa since 1978, observes, “Given the situation in the U.S. corn belt, these practices might help farmers in Kansas and Iowa adapt to more extreme weather and help make their crops more resistant to drought.”

Adding more trees, planted in rows between crops or bordering fields, could provide many of the same benefits found in Africa: improved soil and water quality and windbreaks that keep dry topsoil from going airborne. Fallen leaves and twigs inject nutrients into the soil, reducing the need for expensive fertilizers that can also pollute nearby streams or wells. Trees cool temperatures on a local scale, trap carbon and clean the air. Their roots are natural filters between fields and waterways and can help keep soil moist. Plus, tree fruits and nuts provide food for farm animals and wildlife. It’s an Early American agriculture tradition worth revisiting.

Find more information from the USDA National Agroforestry Center at nac.unl.edu.

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Veggie Feast

Meatless Traditions Replace Turkey Day Across America, millions of people will celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a new, more compassionate and life-affirming tradition that eschews killing and eating animals. Citing factors that include torturous breeding and production practices, health risks posed by additives and adulteration, and the ethics of animal killing, Gentle Thanksgiving has become a Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) annual campaign. Families are encouraged to prepare a whole vegetarian or vegan meal to commemorate the traditional occasion of communal sharing and abundance. Soy-based mock turkeys are widely available, as well as a cornucopia of meat-free recipes.

Visit GentleThanksgiving.org.

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ecotip Cherished Charities

Top 10 Giving Tips for Maximum Impact These guidelines from Charity Navigator can help Natural Awakenings readers make wise decisions in donating dollars to favorite eco-causes.

1 Be Proactive. First, take the

time to identify which environmental results are most important to the family and be specific about the goals you expect via giving.

2 Engage in Dialogue. Before

contributing to an organization, talk with staff to learn about the group’s accomplishments, goals and challenges.

3 Confirm Nonprofit Status. Check to ensure that the recipient is registered as a public nonprofit charity [501(c) (3)]; this also qualifies donations as tax deductions.

4 Check for Commitment to Accountability and Transpar-

ency. Charities that follow good governance and transparency practices are less likely to engage in unethical or irresponsible activities and more likely to be making a measurable difference. Even advocates of big-picture environmental causes will find ways to quantify the quality of their contributions to planetary health.

5 Examine the Charity’s Financial Health. The financial

health of any organization is a strong indicator of its perfor-

mance. The most efficient nonprofits invest 75 percent or more of their budgets on programs and services and less than 25 percent on fundraising and administrative fees.

6 Review Executive Compensation. Even eco-charities

need to pay their top leaders a competitive salary in order to attract and retain the talent needed to run a viable organization and produce results. But don’t just accept the CEO’s compensation at face value; compare it with counterparts in organizations of similar size, mission and location.

7 Be Careful of Sound-Alike

Names. Don’t be confused by a charity that purposely chooses a name strikingly similar to a more reputable, well-known organization.

8 Hang Up the Phone. Recog-

nize that the for-profit fundraising companies often used for charitable telemarketing campaigns keep 25 to 95 cents of every dollar they collect.

9 Concentrate Giving. Choose a few favorite causes to focus on. Spreading donations among multiple organizations can diminish the overall impact, because a percentage of each gift immediately goes toward overhead.

10 Make a Long-Term Commitment. Wise donors support their favorite environmental and other charities over the long haul, because they understand success requires a reliable pool of long-term, committed supporters.

CharityNavigator.com provides ratings and analysis of participating charities as a public service.

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Working Together

Seems like the perfect solution. So, are these families the exception to the rule? If so, why?

Perhaps the answer lies in the friction that sometimes surrounds the blending of treatments. Conventional doctors ith Childhood Cancer and ing about the dangers of the other side. often bristle at the thought of adding nutritional supplements to their protoBreast Cancer Awareness Patients strain to make sense of this cols. Nutritionists warn of the dangers of months now both behind us, confusing, terrifying world, frantically toxic drugs. And then of course there’s it’s easy to let the focus slip away. But cramming for this suddenly imposed for those fighting for their lives, when final exam for which they are critically the matter of figuring out what worked, or didn’t work. With blended treatments the buzz over colored underprepared. it can become difficult to pinpoint who ribbons and contribuThe first part of the tions slows down, Hippocratic oath is “Do to credit... or to blame.

Perhaps the most important thing to their difficult decisions no harm.” But when remember is not what is surely right or still remain. Choosing death is the alternative, wrong, but rather simply that we have to support the “fight harmful side effects can the right to choose one path or the other, against cancer” is pretty be a moot point. There or a blending of the two as we see fit. easy, who wouldn’t is hope in holistic and Until we know more, this seems to be want to do that? But nutritional therapies, and a good place to start. Hopefully, some choosing HOW to there is a ground swell day, the two sides will come together fight, now that’s a difof voices proclaiming not only for cures, but for prevention. ferent story. their effectiveness. But Regardless, one thing remains true – the New patients often Caroline Harrington and son Aden these movements take more you know, the better. Perhaps find themselves pitted not time, and many doctors someday both sides will work together, only against the disease and the clock, are not jumping on board, which leaves and then everyone will win. but also between treatment choices. patients caught in the middle.

Caroline Harrington is a local Is the answer holistic or conventional?

Maybe the middle isn’t the worst freelance writer/blogger, living with her Should we change the diet, or take place to be. Many are choosing, of their seven year old son, Aden, and husband, drugs, or both? Does the answer lie own accord, to blend the two worlds, Scott, near Travelers Rest, SC. After with the doctor, or the nutritionist? Or and add nutritional supplements and fighting a three year long battle to perhaps somewhere in between? holistic treatments to the conventional cure her son of cancer, she is now Around the patient, loved ones “Big 3” - chemotherapy, radiation and also a health enthusiast and advocate bicker over the safer, more effective surgery. They opt for a “do everything” of a natural approach to wellness. For path. Tears are shed over decisions with type of approach, leaving no stone more information on their story, visit: no clear answers. Options and opinions unturned, saying that they never want (Healthy-Carolina.com) dedicated to are weighed. Fear wells when nutrition- to regret having left something undone making holistic-minded resources easy ist is pitted against doctor, each warnor untried. to find for South Carolinians.

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Think Twice, Before You Act

by Sharon Hadden and Sarae Smith

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ith technology at our fingertips, it is important that young people know how to make the right decisions.

An ill displayed Twitter photo or a misconceived text message can easily yield an overwhelming outcome. Think2xtwice.org is working with the youth of the Upstate to educate them on making those decisions.

The organization focuses on teaching young people how to minimize impulse actions, specifically regarding bullying, domestic violence and gang violence. Think2xTwice. org helps teens to rationalize the potential consequences of their actions. CEO, Traci Fant realizes that teens need an organization focused on sparking the use of their “inner voice”. Her motivation for starting this proactive organization stems from her passion to encourage others to improve their own lives.

The mission statement of Think2xTwice.org is, “It is easier to build a child than repair an adult.” For nearly

four years, the organization has encouraged young people to think before they act. This proactive approach helps to prepare our youth, reducing the chances of having to rehabilitate them as adults. Think2xTwice.org focuses on three major issues, bullying, domestic violence and gang violence. It hosts workshops and events to bring awareness of these issues to the community. The domestic violence workshops help to educate the youth on the warning signs of an abusive relationships. “I want young people to know that if they walk away from an abusive relationship, they need to have a plan,” says Fant. The plan she is referring to is called the safety plan. This good decision making tool explains the safest way to get out of an abusive relationship.

It emphasizes the importance of keeping pertinent documents in a safe place and encourages individuals to think things through when planning to walk away from a hostile situation. Several resources are listing on it’s website including information for several hotlines to call for help.

Think2xTwice.org understands that being a victim of an adverse situation is hard, but it educates victims that no one has the right to disrespect them. Emphasizing the importance of walking away from violence, Fant stated, “Where you are now, does not have to dictate your future.”

For more information and other resources regarding bullying, domestic or gang violence, visit Think2xTwice.org.

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sector jobs that feed their souls more than their bank accounts. Off-the-clock volunteerism is soaring. Due to working and earning less, people are also consuming less, cooking, sewing and gardening more, rediscovering forgotten passions and relationships and finding new ones in the process.

“When the economy tanked, it prompted a real moment of spiritual awakening for all of us,” observes Sue Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a nationally renowned career counselor who also applies her intuitive skills in helping clients like Readnower find their muse. “We are no longer able to hide out behind jobs and benefits that might not have been a good fit for us to begin with. People are remembering their soul’s mission and waking up to the true work they are intended to do.”

At the leading edge of the purposedriven career movement is the millennial generation, now in their 20s through

In the midst of uncertainties, many are asking, “Why am I here?”

Fashion a Passion-Driven Life Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

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hree years ago, Cindy Readnower felt as if work was swallowing her life. As a single mom with two sons to support and two franchise restaurants to run in Sarasota, Florida, she routinely would get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed after midnight. She didn’t see enough of her boys. “I never had a free moment to just shut down and think about what I really wanted,” she recalls.

Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file for bankruptcy and consult with a career counselor to plan her next steps. Today, at 57, she’s working as a life coach and business consultant and as she sees it, living the life she is meant to live.

“When you hit hard times and say, ‘My worst fears have come true; what am I going to do now?’ It makes you realize you will only find true success when you follow your passion,” she says.

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Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laid-off coworkers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?”

Purpose Over Profits

According to a recent study by the nonprofit Encore.org, which helps older Americans pursue more meaningful careers, as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 have already transitioned into encore careers that combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Another 31 million would like to.

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early 30s. Having come of age amidst the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 economic collapse, they’re graduating from college with a more holistic perspective on what constitutes a good career.

“The decade in which we have matured has been turbulent in almost every dimension,” says John Coleman, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and co-author of Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders. “This generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not there anymore, so we have to create new ones.’ Many are actively seeking more meaning and purpose at work.”

One 2010 survey of 500 MBA students found that when considering a long list of options for what they looked for in a career, they ranked “intellectual challenge” and “opportunity to impact the world” as their first and third priorities, bracketing “compensation” which ranked second.

Another analysis by It is not how much twood has observed firstThe New York Times found hand how success often you do, that in 2009, 11 percent follows, because, “When more college graduates but how much love you choose in favor of worked for nonprofits the things that have the you put than in the previous year. greatest, deepest meaning Accordingly, Coleman’s for you, the universe supinto the doing, book is packed with enports you more than if you couraging examples, from are just tepid and neutral that matters. a Harvard MBA student about something.” ~ Mother Teresa and a U.S. Marine that For some, that has co-founded a nonprofit meant working fewer hours addressing poverty in for less pay, in order to alKenya’s largest slum to a biomedical low more time for clarifying meditation, engineering grad that launched a web- family dinners, volunteering at a local based car-sharing service. shelter, taking a long-yearned-for dance

This altruistic, purpose-driven class or planning the next career shift. It career track seems a stark departure has also led to willing trade-offs in buyfrom that of the baby boomers, collecing less and doing more for oneself. tively referred to as the “me” generation

According to the 2010 MetLife for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that Study of the American Dream, 77 perspecialize in helping people find more cent of Americans now say that achievmeaningful lives say this group curing their big dream comprises improvrently counts among their best and most ing the quality of their lives by strengthfocused customers. ening personal relationships. As for

“We are at a time in the world millennials, 39 percent say they already when it is more socially acceptable to have what they need. Also, those that follow your passions,” says Janet Atfeel growing pressure to buy more and twood, whose Passion Test workshops— better material possessions has dropped established in 2004—are welcoming from 66 percent in 2006 to well below more people than ever. “In my day, half today. my dad was so freaked out I’d end up

“Plenty of people have already homeless that he sent me to business started down this path. They’re growing school so I would learn how to type. vegetables, raising chickens and keeping Back then, parents never asked: ‘What bees. They’re building their own homes, turns you on?’” often with the help of friends and neigh That’s a shame, remarks Frederick, bors,” writes Boston University Sociolbecause first hints at our purpose often ogy Professor Juliet Schor, Ph.D. bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of

In her groundbreaking book, us know at some point what our gift is, Plenitude: The New Economics of but we often bury it and say, ‘I have to True Wealth, she argues that contrary fit in and get a job with benefits and a to many economists’ assumptions, a good paycheck.’” There is an alternative. shorter work week and smaller economy is better for society as a whole.

More, such a lifestyle, “allows people Work and Consume Less, to build stronger social connections, Live More maintain their physical and mental Attwood stresses that living in line with health and engage in activities that are one’s passion isn’t just about work, more creative and meaningful.” noting, “It’s about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, what you consume and where you choose to live…”

She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels. At-

Any Example Proves the Rule

Ever since childhood days of helping her mother make clothing for the family, Juliette Bastian has had a passion for fashion design. Her love of dancing dates back to watching American Bandstand. But when it came to choosing a

Take the Passion Test Make a list of your passions; the 10 or 15 things most critical to your happiness and well-being. Start each entry with, “When my life is ideal, I am … ” (living in a beautiful house in the mountains, working in a job that changes lives, spending plenty of time with my children, etc.)

Don’t worry about how you’ll get there. Just write it down. You become whatever you are committed to.

“People often write down a passion, but if they can’t immediately see how they can manifest it, they erase it and instead write something down that they can easily put their arms around. In other words, they play it safe,” says Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose.

Instead, think big.

Narrow the list to your top five passions.

Write all five passions down on five index cards.

Post passions in places you will routinely see them, such as on the bathroom mirror and refrigerator door; display them prominently on your computer.

Create a vision board (a collage of representations of your passions). “It’s an easy way to keep your attention on the things you really want to grow stronger in your life,” notes Attwood.

Use these priority passions as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or opportunity, choose in favor of your passions,” advises Attwood. Then run to the goal with purpose in every step.

Take the test again every six months, because passions can change and evolve over time.

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career, “There was always this trigger that went off in my head that said, ‘You need to make money,’” she explains.

By her mid-40s, this San Dimas, California, resident boasted a six-figure salary and a successful, but not terribly fulfilling career doing accounting and strategic business planning. To indulge her creative side, she created colorful spreadsheets, but it wasn’t enough. “At one point, I acknowledged, ‘I am not happy walking into work anymore,’” recalls Bastian, now 52. “I felt like a hamster on a wheel.”

Seven years ago, she walked out, and with Attwood’s help, set out to find her true callings. “People always think you have to pick just one, but you have passions that run across every aspect of your life,” she says. “I now realize I am a dancer, fashion designer, family person and spiritual woman.”

Bastian begins each week by making a color-coded “strategic plan of action,” making sure to include elements of each of her five passions: financial freedom, exceptional relationships, optimal health, successful business ventures and an alliance with God. That means she’s back in school studying fashion design, and now makes time for dancing, church, family and a part-time career-coaching business.

She says that it has been financially rough at times. But the “sacrifices”— like fewer hair appointments, fancy clothes, meals out and expensive holiday gifts for friends—have been well worth it. “I now have the flexibility, freedom and joy of knowing I am living who Juliette truly is,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ll be taken care of as long as I honor what truly matters to me.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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More Purposeful Life Tips Make time for a spiritual life. Whether it’s pausing to meditate in the morning or going to church or temple, allow time to reflect upon who you are and what you really want. “If you are not setting aside time to explore these questions, you won’t find the answers,” says John Coleman, author of Passion and Purpose.

Don’t limit yourself to one purpose, such as a job. Decide who you want to be, rather than focus on what you are doing or want to do.

Seek out mentors, young and old, that appear to be living a passionate life and ask them how they reached their life space.

If you have the option of working less to pursue other passions, consider it. To save money, think about what you can make, grow or do, rather than pay for. In the process, you may rediscover an old passion.

Let your talents guide you. If you are good at something, the chances are you are passionate about it. Do more of it, and that doesn’t necessarily mean volunteering forever. Consider making a passion into a relevant career. “We are not here to give away our gifts for free and then go to a job we hate,” says career counselor Sue Frederick.

Take baby steps. If you can’t quit your job to follow your passion quite yet, take baby steps. Write a business plan.

Take a class. Start volunteering. Meanwhile, focus on activating passions in other areas of your life. What is one thing you should stop doing, and one thing you can start doing today?

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Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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ith the onset of school, parents are stocking up on essentials, including at-home remedies to help keep kids healthy this winter. Natural Awakenings has compiled several leading experts’ best tips.

Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth. ~ Horace

Green and Yellow Produce

Dr. James Balch, a leading natural health expert, urologist and pioneering author in healing nutrition, recommends menus rich in colored fruits and vegetables filled with carotenes. “These foods are potent antioxidants, help with immune function and are involved with the growth and repair of tissues,” he writes. For picky eaters, serve crispy carrot sticks, buttery sweet potatoes and juicy apples.

Nuts and Seeds

Keep crunchy sunflower seeds within easy reach. High in vitamin E, they help children resist the flu and upper respiratory infections. Brazil nuts are good too, because they are high in selenium that keep bacteria and viruses from replicating.

Healing Herbs

Burke Lennihan, a registered nurse, certified homeopath and author of Your Natural Medicine Cabinet, encourages parents to stock up on garlic, ginger, turmeric and cayenne.

“There’s a reason why [these herbs] are so popular worldwide,” she says, “and it’s not just the flavor. They have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other medicinal properties that modern science is just beginning to document.”

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Beat Disease, by Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, also a Ph.D. and researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston.

Natural Cough Syrup

“Elderberry syrup is great for coughs,” advises Lennihan. “A study done in Israel showed that elderberry extract is as effective against the flu as Tamiflu.”

Fermented Cod Liver Oil Dr. Deborah Gordon, of Ashland,

Oregon (DrDeborahMD.com), recommends that parents use supplements relied on as basics in the home generations ago: “All children benefit from fermented cod liver oil.” Although it tastes bad, it’s one of the most effective immune boosters available in a safe and easily absorbable form.

Vitamin D

While protecting skin from direct sun rays is an ongoing concern, current research shows that many children are deficient in the vitamin D sunshine provides. Gordon advises parents, “Ask your pediatrician to test your children to determine if they need supplements.”

Powerful Probiotics

In Treatment Alternatives for Children, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, who practices at the Whole Child Center, in Oradell, New Jersey, notes: “By adding probiotics to vitamin D supplementation, parents can be even more certain to keep the flu away from their children.”

Homeopathy Help

Lennihan maintains that using homeopathy can stop a child’s nascent cold before it blossoms fully. “When your son shows signs of lower energy and just wants to lie on the couch, or your daughter has a mild fever and says her throat is a bit scratchy, those are the times for ferrum phosphoricum,” she says. “The 6x potency will keep the cold from ever developing.” Two pel-

lets, three times a day, works well.

If parents miss the early signs of an approaching cold, then arsenicum album is the homeopathic medicine needed. Lennihan holds that it’s the most useful remedy when a child’s nose is running incessantly. She attests that allium cepa [common bulb onion] is a good backup if a child has an itchy nose or raw red skin under it. Both remedies are best given in 30C potency, two to three pellets three times a day for up to three days, to see if symptoms subside.

Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joseph Passanante, a New York City chiropractor, offers insights based on immunology research that has demonstrated a link between the nervous system and regulation of the immune function. Thus he states, “By aligning the spine and removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances immunity, so that good health is maintained.”

Receiving regular gentle adjustments can help children ward off illness more effectively, and they will become more limber from the treatments.

Clean Water

Encourage children to wash their hands regularly and drink plenty of fresh water. The Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, advises drinking water, clear-broth soups or warm lemon water with honey to loosen congestion and prevent dehydration.

Over-the-counter, water-based

saline nasal drops and sprays also can help combat stuffiness and congestion.

Plus, unlike nasal decongestants, they are safe and non-irritating, according to Mayo sources. They also note that a saltwater gargle can relieve a sore or scratchy throat.

Chicken Soup

Our grandmothers may have been even smarter than we thought. Recent studies at The Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, illustrate that chicken soup relieves colds in two ways. It acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the cells that add to inflammation and by speeding the movement of mucus, reduces the time that viruses are in contact with the nose.

Sound Sleep

Dr. Greg Meyer, a Phoenix, Arizona, integrative physician, says the key for parents is to make sure children don’t overexert themselves when they are sick. “Kids need to rest their bodies in order to heal,” he advises. “An extra day of rest can yield a more certain cure and more reliable recovery.” At this point, parents might need some, too. A little tea party or some time cuddled up with a good book might help the whole family feel better.

Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices in New York City, NY. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.

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A consistently healthy diet can be the missing key ingredient to maintaining high energy in the long term, along with avoiding short-term energy dips.

A diet featuring antioxidant-rich vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, low-fat proteins and healthy fats will not only keep energy levels high, it’s also essential to long-term health, according to Dr. Christine Gerbstadt, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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that doesn’t last long,” advises Gerbstadt, author of The Doctor’s Detox Diet. “The kind of energy you get from complex carbs and whole grains will stay with you.”

Adding a little protein, like a piece of low-fat cheese or a dollop of peanut butter on a whole grain cracker, will keep energy steady for even longer, starting with breakfast.

Gerbstadt further notes that a mid-afternoon energy drop may be due to a blood sugar dip. The carb/protein plan also works well at these times, or a cup of green tea might just hit the spot. “Green tea does deliver some

Taking small breaks from the workday can help increase energy and refocus attention on the tasks at hand. Getting away from the computer screen to weed the garden for 10 minutes or taking a quick turn around the block can quickly reverse an energy slump. caffeine, but it has literally hundreds of antioxidants, like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), that boost metabolism and stoke the metabolic fires,” she says.

Plus, because most people have less-than-perfect diets, certain supplements can help raise energy levels and enhance overall health. Gerbstadt recommends vitamin D for those that don’t spend much time in the sun, to enhance immune function; fish oil for non-fish eaters for heart and brain health; and all B-vitamins to support everyone’s natural energy production.

Manage Stress

“Stress is one of the biggest energy zappers of physical, emotional and spiritual energy,” says Jon Gordon, of Jacksonville, Florida, author of The Energy Bus and consultant to Fortune 500 compa-

nies, sports teams, hospitals and schools on the subject of staying positive.

Exercise, a widely acknowledged energy booster, does double duty in moderating stress, according to the experts. Gordon’s prime recommendation for vanquishing it is a combination of exercise and emotional balancing: “You can’t be under stress and thankful at the same time,” he says.

“So take a ‘thank-you’ walk every day and get the benefits of the physical exercise, as well as shifting emotions to a more positive state.”

Dr. Judith Orloff, author of Positive Energy, adds, “Walking meditations are joyous exercises in mindfulness, putting one foot in front of the other

and being in the now; set your critical mind aside to be replenished by the energy of the air, greenery and nature.

“I also practice this short meditation throughout the day to calm myself and become more energized and clear,” she says. “For just three minutes, I close my eyes, focus on my breath and then envision a positive image, such as the night sky reflected in a body of water. These mini-tune-ups get you back to yourself, so you are centered and clear to continue your day.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books, including The Super Simple HCG Diet. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.

Bonus Energy Boosts In her book, Positive Energy, Dr. Judith Orloff offers simple strategies to help keep spirits high. The first is to choose our friends wisely.

Most of us have encountered someone that repeatedly drains our energy and do well to recognize the signs of an “emotional vampire”: “Your eyelids get heavy and you feel like taking a nap,” she says. “Draw boundaries by learning that saying ‘No’ is a complete sentence.”

For friends and relatives that always seem to be in the middle of a crisis: Do not encourage a drama king or queen by asking him or her how they are, advises Orloff. To deal with a chatterbox,“You must politely interrupt, as hard as that skill may be to learn.”

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n counting our daily blessings, we find that even uneventful or difficult days possess precious gifts. Consider all the contributions that make it possible for family members to gather for the holidays—the workers that helped construct and maintain the vehicles that brought us here, the house where we come together and the trees that light the fireplace. Consider the food that nourishes us, thanks to the Sun’s energy, Earth’s minerals and rain and the labor of the farmers, processors, truckers, retailers and cooks. Whether or not the holidays fulfill our expectations, we

have much for which to be grateful.

As the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh points out, every blessing is the gift of the whole universe. When we stop and really look, we see that we are supported continuously in countless ways.

Author Roger L’Estrange noted in the 17th century how humans tended to “mistake the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our own industry.” We awaken when the alarm goes off due to the skill of the technology’s engineers, designers, assembly workers, distributors and salespeople. We can

turn on the light because power company workers are supplying the electricity. Our morning spiritual practice is the gift of generations of teachers and writers that observed the truth and shared what they learned. It feels good to be bowled over by each moment of grace and the simplest act of kindness.

Such gratitude flows when we break out of a petty point of view— with its self-centered expectations and demands—to appreciate that through the labors, intentions and existence of an inconceivably large number of other people, life forms and elements, we have been given the miracle of life, with all its present goodness. This heightened awareness of our connection spontaneously fills us with a joy and gratitude that transforms our experience. Thankfully, gratitude can be cultivated. It simply takes practice in being present to what is being given.

It helps to remain aware of some of the most pernicious obstacles to thankfulness, and one of the most obvious is the failure to notice what we have, including a roof over our head and someone to love. As Joni Mitchell sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” So the first step is to start paying attention to gifts that have always been there, but until now went unnoticed and unappreciated.

We are rich in what counts and never truly alone, because we are always supported by the universe. The 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart counseled, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.”

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anda Urbanska’s dream home is more cottage than castle.

Despite childhood yearnings for sprawling digs with a lavish pool, her concern for the planet’s welfare and a practical approach to finances has led her to a radically different fantasy: a home that is small, green and paid for.

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“triple hitter,” says the Harvard graduate and author of The Heart of Simple Living: 7 Paths to a Better Life. “With a smaller home, we can pay off the mortgage quicker, use less furniture and have less space to clean and maintain, heat and cool.” Also, less space effects less consumption—needed more than ever as dwellings have increasingly turned into what Urbanska refers to as suffocating, “sinkholes of stuff, clog-

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ging the flow of energy and movement in our lives.”

She predicts, “Once we’ve purged our systems of the excess, the focus will be on creating lives that are dynamic and streamlined, where the carbon cost of a thing is weighed along with its price tag, and where the focus is on usability, rather than ownership.”

The rise of McMansions as part of a runaway “bigger is better” mentality saw the average American house size surge from 983 square feet in 1950 to 2,521 square feet in 2007, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Due to the 2008 recession, many owners were left with upsidedown mortgages, causing newer homes to be more modest in size. Like the notorious sports utility vehicle (SUV) craze, now faded due to steep gas prices, the McMansion trend is quickly declining.

“Today’s entry-level buyer seems to prefer a far simpler presentation than what had been popular with their parents,” observes Heather McCune, former editor-in-chief of Professional

Builder and Professional Remodeler. “I don’t think it would be out of line to characterize it as an anti-McMansion attitude.”

Real estate website Trulia.com recently reported that slightly more than half of Americans say that 1,400 to 2,600 square feet would be their ideal home size. According to the NAHB, nine of 10 builders are planning or constructing smaller homes than in the past. In 2010, the average new home size dropped to 2,377 square feet and by 2015, the average newly built home is predicted to measure just 2,140 square feet. Even in more affluent areas, builders are beginning to construct model homes that are one-third smaller than what they were building just a few years ago.

“‘Small is beautiful’ is back in vogue,” remarks Andrew Gates, a Sotheby’s International Realty real estate broker in Salisbury, Connecticut. “The simplicity aesthetic is more prevalent after what we’ve been through the past few years.”

Savings accrued from the purchase of a more sustainable, lower-impact

home allows reasonable investments toward modern, energy-efficient upgrades like bamboo flooring, water conservation and filtration devices and Energy Star appliances. The National Association of Realtors’ 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that nearly 90 percent of buyers considered heating and cooling bills important, and more than 70 percent wanted high-efficiency appliances.

“As advocates of energy efficiency, we have been encouraged by a change in home buyers’ and homeowners’ attitudes toward energy efficiency,” says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. With increased energy efficiency comes increased home value; a recent study in The Appraisal Journal indicates that the market value of a home increases by $10 to $25 for every dollar saved on annual fuel bills.

Coinciding with smaller single-family living quarters is a boom in multigenerational homes across the country.

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, as of 2010, 4.4 million homes held three generations or more under one roof, a

15 percent increase from 3.8 millionplus homes just two years earlier. In multigenerational households, the need for expensive daycare is lessened, while grandparents and adult children can also contribute to household income by paying rent. Urbanska, who resides in North Carolina with her 90-year-old mother and 15-year-old son, says, “I’ve been able to save money on both child and elder care while staying close to Mother in her later years.”

The rapid turn toward both financially and environmentally smarter habits looks like it’s here to stay, concludes Michelle Kaufmann, co-author of the acclaimed Prefab Green and a Sausalito, California, architect of eco-friendly homes. She says she is busier than ever, because these concepts are resonating widely. “It’s sad that it took a complete economic meltdown for people to appreciate smaller homes,” she observes, “but at least something good can come from it.”

Lindsey Blomberg is a freelance writer in Sarasota, FL.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Community Garden Symposium ─ 9am-3pm.

Includes keynote speech, breakout sessions on various garden topics, panel discussion, local garden vendors, raffle, door prizes and more. $20. Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville. 239-3757.

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Brain Balance Open House ─ 1pm. Discussion about the brain and how it relates to social, academic and behavior struggles of a child with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism and delays.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Chen Tai Chi Workshop ─ 3-6pm. Introduction to Chen Style Tai Chi that includes joint warm up exercises to help energy flow; Silk Reeling energy exercises to build Tai Chi internal energy and Qi Gong exercises. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Inversion Workshop ─ 2-4pm. Proper ways to do down dog, crow, head stand and hand stand using the wall and props for assistance. $20 members and $25 non-members. Zen Garden Yoga 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Community Karma Yoga Class ─ 10am. Benefiting the Carpenters Table. Collecting non-perishable food goods. Donations. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

HypnoBirthing® Class ─ 10am-4pm. Unique class that teaches women how to cope with the pain of labor with little or no pain and drug-free. Carolina Waterbirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 803-667-1371.

Cloth Diapering ─ 1-2:30pm. Find the right type of cloth diaper for your family and learn laundry do’s and don’ts. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville.

631-1500.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 The Voice, Mind-Body, Breath Connection Workshop ─ 2-4pm. Unique understanding of how the voice and breath work, their connection to mind-body-spirit and ways to support them. $25. Innerspeech, at Life Coaching Institute, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville.735-7303.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Native Plant Society Meeting ─ 7pm. Introduction to medicinal botany. This program will encourage appreciation for plants that can heal. Free. Founders Hall in Dining Commons, Southern Wesleyan University, Central. 972-0274.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Garner’s Annual Gift Card Special ─ Nov 23-25.

Thanksgiving weekend get a $50 Garner’s Gift Card for only $40 or a $100 Garner’s Gift Card for only $75 - Give the gift of great health. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 242-4856.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Holiday Cookies for Adults ─ 6-8:30pm. Hands-on class to create fabulous Christmas cookies. $40 per person (advance reservations required). The Cook’s Station, 659 S. Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 City of Greer Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony ─ 5pm. City of Greer Events Complex. 968-7005.

UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 4th Annual “Santa in the Garden” ─ 10am-12pm.

Complimentary photo, decorate Christmas cookies with Santa’s elves or stroll through the woodland paths.

All donations to benefit the Spartanburg Soup Kitchen.

Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White Blvd, Spartanburg.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 9am; 4pm and 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114.

The Harvest Market at Greer City Park ─ Sept 9-Nov 11. 1-5pm. Discover a treasure trove of food products, handmade gifts, candles, crafts, soaps and many more items. New, live inspirational music.

Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St, Greer. 968-7005 or 968-7004.

Chinese Class ─ 3-4:15pm. $60 per month. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin.

297-5097.

Kripala Yoga ─ 3-4:30pm. Group yoga for all levels. Improve balance, coordination and well-being. $12/class, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Jazzercise ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Dance your way to a stronger, leaner, fitter you, featuring a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and Latin-style movements set to popular music.

Walk-in $12. Jazzercise of Taylors, 4893G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. 968-0309.

Chinese Cooking Class for the Diabetic ─ 5:30pm.

Eat the healthy meal you create. Private lessons available. $15 per class. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. 297-5097.

monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details.

All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ 8:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. Its Yoga! Studio Inc., 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882 or 404-798-3442.

Ladies’ Day ─ 9am-5pm. Manicure/Chair Massage offered with any service. Free. Breakaway Honda, 330 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 234-6632.

Nia Classes ─ 9am. Dance, stretch, breathe, laugh, and play. Find joy in movement. First class is free.

Studio G7, 311 E Main St, Central. 650-2710.

Yoga ─ 9am. Basic Yoga posture to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Increases focus and releases tension. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.

Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. Challenging vinyasa power style class to lengthen and strengthen your entire body. All levels welcome. $10 or $80/10 classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet, 200 E. St John St, Spartanburg.

612-8333.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. Beginner to intermediate class for all fitness levels. Stretch, breathe and relax. First class free. CenterStage Dance and Performance Company, 413 SE. Main St, Simpsonville. 419-4204.

Free Micro Massage Mondays! ─ 10am-4pm.

Enjoy a free (fully dressed) stretch massage.

Customized tips on what you can do to help with muscle pain and tightness. By appointment only.

Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 10:2011:20am. Set of 24 postures. Yang style is most popular Tai-chi form. Pre-registration required. $120 (20, 1hr lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. Therapeutic class, suitable for seniors and anyone with physical issues. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. Six week circuit training program. Learn proper technique using kettle bells, ropes and medicine balls. Increase your metabolism and energy while having fun. $99/6weeks. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Yang 24 Yoga ─ 11:30am. Membership $24/yr plus a small class fee. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 335-5024.

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Lunch Hour Yoga ─ 12-1pm. $10 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. Remove the gunk from your system like changing the oil in your car. $45. Acorn Integrative Health, 101 New Woodruff Rd, Greer.

848-5291.

Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm.

Relax muscles, frozen shoulder and sciatica. $35. Acorn Integrative Health, 101 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

Children’s Kung-Fu, Tai-Chi and Qigong ─ 3:20-4:20pm. Structured to build internal strength and integrity.

Ages 10-15. Pre-registration required. $80 (12, 1hr lessons/month). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.

20-20-20 ─ 4:15-5:15pm. High-intensity workout for arms, legs and abs. First session free. Pricing varies. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg.

587-7106 ext. 0.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 5:15pm. Restore energy while calming mind and body. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Tai Chi with George Gantt ─ 6:307:30pm. Tension and stress reduction, soft, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than strength. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville.

419-2596.

Pilates with Props ─ 7-8pm. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. $12 per class, $55/5 or $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

tuesday Pain/Stress Management ─ by appt.

FDA approved Scaler Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 for ½ hour.

Biofeedback support, $75 per hour.

Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm.

See Sunday 9am listing for details.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors - Intermediate/Advanced ─ 9 and 10:30am.

Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $7 per class. Call to register, 675-4656.

Beginning Olympic-Style Fencing Classes ─ 6-7pm. Group based beginning fencing for children ages 10-18. $15 per class, equipment provided.

Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, 900 E. Main St, Ste. M, Easley. 270-6172.

Pilates ─ 9:15-10:15am. All levels and ages. Increase your flexibility and promote healthier body composition.

First session free. Packages available.

The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext 0.

Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions.

Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Greenville. 363-3923.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners ─ 9:3010:45am. Gentle class suitable for the beginner or for a more relaxing practice. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Nia Dance/Fitness ─ 6-7pm. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness ─ 9:3010:30am. Strengthen your muscles in a mat-based interval training class. $12. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin.

288-8532.

Weight Loss Information Session ─ 6:15pm. Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keep it off. Tour the facility

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All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.

354-2882.

Pilates Jumpboard ─ 5:30-6pm.

Increase your leg strength, create definition, and improve endurance on the Reformer jumpboard. $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

MeaningSighttm: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit ─ 6:158:30pm. Second Monday of the month.

Establish a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150.

Life Coaching Institute, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989.

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and meet the staff. Free. Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd, Greenville.

676-1248.

Tuesday Local Farmers’ Market ─ 10am-2pm. Meet your local food community at our 4th annual market.

Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

VBAC Support Group Meeting ─ 10am. 2nd Tuesday’s starting Nov 13.

Share your experience about VBAC. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010 or 866-5645554.

Yaapana Yoga ─ 10-11am. Yaapana is a Sanskrit word meaning the support and extension of life. Innovative design of flow, dynamic and restorative poses. $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ 10:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. 4Life Fitness Studio, 405 The Parkway, Ste. 400, Greer. 848-5277 or 404-3442.

Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. See Monday 10:30 listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Dancing for Birth ─ 11am. Babies in slings welcome also. Belly dance and other types to prepare body and baby for easier and quicker delivery. Dianna’s School of Dance, 7601 White Horse Rd, Greenville. 836-8982.

Introduction to Chair Yoga ─ 11-11:30am. Explore Yoga poses in an easy, seated position with exercises that will gently stretch and sooth your body. $5 St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Suite 140, Greenville.

To register, call 675-4400.

Pain and Arthritis Management ─ 11am-4pm. FDA approved Scalar Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 for ½ hr. session. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details.

Zumba ─ 11:15am. Dance your way to fitness with this Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Relax and connect with your baby. $10/class. Spartanburg Regional Center for Women, 101 E. Wood St, Spartanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000.

TRX/Kettle Bell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm.

Improve strength, balance and flexibility. Creative and fun with results. $139/8 sessions. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Back-Care Yoga ─ 12-12:30pm. $5 per person.

St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Ste 140, Greenville. To register, call 675-4400.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.

Free Essential Oils Classes ─ 12-1pm. Joni Durham LMT hosts this free essential oils class.

New oils presented each week. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. Space is limited, must register, 233-4811.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 12-1pm.

See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

Qigong - Strengthening and Forms ─ 1-2pm.

Gentle exercises that heal the body, enhance balance, health, coordination, strength and reduce stress. Pre-registration required. $65/month for 8 lessons. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

Yoga ─ 2-3pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques.

No experience necessary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 467-3660.

Good Olde Days ─ 4:30-7:30pm. Dinner, bingo, prizes and a great time. $8.99. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.

Zen Pilates Barre and Mat ─ 4:30-5:30pm.

Pilates Barre-style class on yoga-wall. $15 drop in. Zen Garden Yoga 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

All Levels Yoga ─ 5:30pm. Slow the stress of your day with a yoga routine of breath and postures to balance and detoxify the body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.

354-2882.

Fan Fundamentals ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Learn basic tai chi and fan techniques. No prior experience required. Fan is included in price. Pre-registration required. $150 -10 wks (20 lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville.

991-8511.

Yoga ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Therapeutic and breath work classes available. $15. Monthly packages available. Rosalinda Yoga, AnMed Life Choice Gym on Hwy. 81, Anderson. 313-3348.

Beginner Meditation Classes ─ 6-8pm. Improve physical well-being and intuition. $75 Carolina Spiritual Science Center, 165-B Metro Dr, Spartanburg. 590-2463.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. This practice incorporates dance, yoga and tai-chi movements. $15 a person. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, 553-9273.

Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details.

STOPHepC Support Group for Viral Hepatitis ─ 6-7pm. Third Tuesday each month. Support group offering information, natural alternatives,

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fellowship, recipes, and wellness plans. Free. Donations welcome. Panera Bread Company, 1922 Augusta St, Greenville. Look for the yellow virus plush toy on the table. 906-7660.

Parent Talk at Brain Balance ─ 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn about brain function and how to help achild struggling with ADHD, sensory issues, autism and learning differences. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933.

Healthy Living Class ─ 6:30-7:00pm. Introductory class briefly talking about health, chiropractic and nutrition. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 1622 E. North St, Ste. 10, Greenville. Seating is limited.

416-1136 Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga ─ 6:30-8:15pm.

Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville. 271-4883.

Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored tai chi movements. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Meditation Class ─ 7pm. Learn to meditate. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7-9pm. Group sessions for weight loss, with options of acupuncture and coaching for $15. Carolina Health Innovations, 1 Creekview Ct, Ste. B, Greenville. No appt. necessary; 35-45 min sessions. 331-2522.

Restorative Flow ─ 7:15-8:30pm. Combination of flowing vinyasa and relaxing restorative poses. $15.

Zen Garden Yoga 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 7:45-8:45pm.

See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

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Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details.

Free Morning Stretch and Range of Motion Classes ─ 7:45am. Early morning stretch and range of motion classes. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

Yoga Wall ─ 8:30–9:45am. Based on the Iyengar rope system, The Great Yoga Wall is a modern day evolution to your yoga practice. First time students $8, Drop-in $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg.

583-3335.

Yoga Boot Camp ─ 9:15-10:30am. See Monday 9:15am listing for details.

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

297-1105.

Yoga Wall ─ 10-11:15am. Based on the Iyengar ropes system, a modern evolution to your yoga practice. $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 10:20am See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize.

Pilates Jumpboard ─ 10:30-11am. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

CardioTAPdance ─ 11-11:50am. An excellent way for adults to practice the rhythms of tap dancing and get a great workout while learning. Dance Ventures, 215 Pelham Rd, Ste. B-102, Greenville.

271-7701.

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.

Power Hour of Yoga ─ 12pm. See Monday 12pm listing for details.

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

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Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 2:10-3:10pm. Reduces pain and stress, enhances balance, health, coordination and strength. Movements are based on Sun Style. Meets two days/wk. $120 for 20 lessons. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

What’s Cooking ─ 3-5pm. Whole food recipes will be tested and tasted in our Bulk Department. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

Children’s Kung–Fu, Tai-Chi and Qigong Classes ─ 3:20-4:20pm. See Monday 3:20 listing for details.

Healthy Happy Hour ─ 4-5pm. Taste a delicious fresh pressed fruit and vegetable juice recipe in the produce department. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details.

Yoganize – All Levels ─ 4:45-6pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Nia Classes ─ 5:30pm. See Monday 9am listing for details.

Power Zen with Nikki ─ 5:45pm. For the yogi that likes to find their edge. Vinyasa Flow power poses .

Recommended for students that have previous yoga experience. $15 non members. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg.

583-3335.

Boot Camp ─ 6pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Change Your Mind – Change Your Body ─ 6:30pm.

What we think and speak does make a difference, learn to unleash your unlimited potential. $10 donation. The Wild Radish 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville.

RSVP 297-1105.

Medical QiGong ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Find your Qi. $15 a class or included in membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville.

419-2596.

Hot Yoga ─ 7:15pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.

thursday Balanced Life Yoga ─ 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, flexibility and stamina through yoga. $7/ class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr, Ste, 200, Greenville.

675-4656.

Breast & Full Body Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ 9am-2pm. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women serious about their breast health. U.S. approved/ HIPAA regulated patient care. Appointments required. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Downtown Greenville. 423-6256 for appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions.

Group Power ─ 9:30am, 4:45pm, 7:05pm. Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/membership. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer.

877-4647.

Yoganize – All Levels ─ 9:30am, 5:30pm, 7pm.

Combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and healing prescriptive movement. Develop balance, coordination and build self-esteem. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer.

325-6053.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 9:30am.

See Tuesday 9:30am listing for details.

Senior Yoga ─ 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class.

Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204.

Zumba ─ 10am and 7:30pm. See Tuesday 11:15am listing for details. YMCA-Eastside.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors – Beginners ─ 10:30 and 11:45am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 11:30am-12:45pm. See Monday 10:30am listing for details.

TRX/Kettle Bell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm.

See Tuesday 11:45am for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc.

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

Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details.

Tai Chi Chih ─ 12-12:45pm; beginners, 1-2pm; intermediate. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 467-3660.

Beekeepers’ Association Meeting ─ 7-8:30pm.

Second Thursday. Clemson ext. office, 142 S. Dean St, Spartanburg. (Old Evans High School Bldg.)

596-2993 ext 117.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 12-1pm. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

Zen at Noon ─ 12-12:45pm. Get your zen on during your lunch break. First time students $8, Drop-in $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste 12, Spartanburg.

609-7689.

Qigong - Strengthening and Forms ─ 1-2pm. See Tuesday 1pm listing for details.

Bereavement Support Group ─ 1:30-2:30pm.

Open to anyone hurting from the loss of a family member or loved one. McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Rd, Simpsonville. Free. 449-4181.

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details.

Parent Talk on Children’s Brain Function ─ 7-8:30pm. Discussion on brain function in children struggling with AD/HD, Autism/Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia, learning disabilities and the Brain Balance Program. Free.

Brain Balance of Greenville, 2531 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 113, Simpsonville. 329-9933.

Postpartum Support Group of the Upstate ─ 7-8:30pm. 1st Thursday of every month. Join other mothers who are struggling with perinatal mood disorders and the many changes that come with having a new baby. Free. Baby Impressions, 620 Congaree Rd, Suite D, Greenville. 419-3289.

Bakery Basics ─ 4-6pm. Taste the difference in our quality baked goods. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 7:458:45pm. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

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

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Child Meditation Classes ─ 4:30-7pm. See Tuesday 4:30 listing for details.

Art Walk-Spartanburg ─ 5-9pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Stroll through art galleries that range from non-profit institutions to commercial art galleries. Most located in downtown Spartanburg. Free.

Carolina Gallery, 145 W. Main St, Spartanburg.

585-3335.

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

Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 6am, 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 901-3776.

Nia Classes ─ 9am. See Monday 9am listing for details.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga.

Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. See Tuesday 5:30pm listing for details.

Friends and Family Friday ─ 10am-6pm. Friends and family members get adjusted; only $25 per person. Hub City Health Studio, 115 W. Main St, Spartanburg. 583-0300.

CardioTAPdance ─ 5:45-6:35pm. See Wednesday 11am listing for details.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 10:2011:20am. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

NIA Dance/Fitness ─ 6-7pm. See Wednesday 9:30am listing for details.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize.

Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details.

Baby + Me Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Class combines yoga and play to help mothers get back in shape. $5 residents/$6 for non-residents. Falls Park (meet at grassy area at bottom of waterfall). If cold weather or rain, meet at Bobby Pearse Community Center, 904 Townes St, Greenville, 467-4449.

Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 6pm. 2nd Thursday. Support group for attachment parenting. Free.

Natural Baby, 11 College St, Downtown Greenville.

254-8392.

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Yoganize - Intermediate Level ─ 12-1:30pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10. 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Restorative Yoga Class ─ 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc., 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Qigong - Strengthening and Forms ─ 1-2pm. See Tuesday 1pm listing for details.

Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 2:10-3:10pm. See Wednesday 2:10pm listing for details.

Children’s Kung–Fu, Tai-Chi and Qigong Classes ─ 3:20-4:20pm. See Monday 3:20 listing for details.

Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details.

Kids Night ─ 6-9pm. First Friday. Indoor rock climbing, games, nature crafts, and pizza/drinks included. $20 per child/$5 sibling discount.

Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS), 270 Wheeling Cir, Glendale. 529-0259.

Restorative Yoga ─ 6pm. Classes designed around postures developed to release stress and tension, providing relaxation. $10 per class. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

saturday Chen Style Tai Chi ─ A six week class on Chen Tai Chi basics and Essential 18 Form. Suenaka

Zenzan Dojo, 1116 Rutherford Rd, Greenville. For details and times, call 386-8316.

Qi Gong Dawn ─ 6-7:30am. Improve balance, memory, strengthen muscles and bones, and increase agility.

Combines meditation, balancing, rooting and dynamic tension. $75 per month. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details.

Group Power ─ 8:30 and 10:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9-10am. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details.

Yoga ─ 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd, Greenville.

292–6499.

Pilates with Props ─ 9:20-10:20am. See Monday 7 pm for listing for details.

Community Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. $6 drop in fee. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg.

609-7689.

Karma Class ─ 10am-12pm. Support the community and bring a donation for the featured local charity of the month. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Making Tinctures and Salves at Home ─ 10am-1pm.

2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. How to use herbs in your home to make salves, tinctures and cleaning recipes. $20. 705 Holland Rd, Simpsonville. Must RSVP, 269-0658.

Vinyasa Flow ─ 10-11:30am. Levels 1 and 2. $12 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Yoganize – All Levels ─ 10-11:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details.

“Full-on” Yoga ─ 10:45-12pm. Steady flow of Hatha/ Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.

Zumba Fitness ─ 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze. $10 per class. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.

Children’s Yoga ─ 12-1pm. 5-9 year olds. $8 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 12-2pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details.

USA Olympic Weight Lifting Club ─ 12-2pm. Learn Olympic weight lifting. Athletic Performance Center, 430 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 550, Greenville. 451-7510.

Tai Chi for Energy ─ 1:45-3:15pm. Improves balance, strength, health, coordination & reduces stress.

Pre-registration required. $120 (14, 1.5hr lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville.

991-8511.

Blessingways ─ 2pm. 4th Saturday. Positive birth stories and guest speakers share mindful information on pregnancy, birth, or parenting. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 254-8392.

Sword Work-Basics ─ 3:30-5pm. Set of drills and techniques to improve sword handling. Pre-registration required. $150 14 wks (14 1.5-hr lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

Music in the Woods ─ 4:30-6pm. September 1stOctober 27th. Performances Oct 6th (Friction Farm), Oct 13th (Ragged Orchids), Oct 20th (Rachel Van Slyke)and Oct 27th (Darby Wilcox). 244-5565.

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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture of Greer

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

Great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in an educational tranquil environment. See ad, page 27.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

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

We offer affordable communitystyle acupuncture. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 20.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

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

Dr. Ponton specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

She offers natural healing methods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 15.

HONG ZHANG, L. Ac.

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

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

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

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

AKASHIC RECORDS AKASHIC RECORDS CONSULTANT

Kelly S. Jones Akashic Records Consultant/Teacher 828-281-0888 www.KellySJones.net

The Akashic Records are the timelines of your soul’s journey. Access this knowledge for guidance you need for your career, relationships, health and life’s path.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Barbara Morris, RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072•Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com

Barbara looks at all your health needs working with you to relieve allergies, improve immune function, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hormones, clean up your diet and improve nutrition. See ad, page 29.

TRINITY ALLERGY RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER

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

Guaranteed relief as allergies are cleared from the body using a proven method known as BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) that literally clears annoying symptoms within minutes. No needles. No pain. No drugs. See ad, page 19.

ANTI-AGING EVERYDAY GLAMOUR GIRL SKIN CARE CLINIC, INC

5C Owens Lane 864-252-4212•Mauldin www.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

80% of aging is accelerated by sun damage. Reverse the signs of aging with our non invasive, pain-free and relaxing treatments. We offer microcurrent services to help stimulate, tighten and detoxify the skin. See ad, page 2.

AROMATHERAPY

CREATIVE HEALTH - ANDERSON Terry Ballenger, CNHP 215 S. Main St. 864-222-0511•Anderson CreativeHealth1@bellsouth.net

Ease stress and pain with DoTerra essential oils. We also offer Bach Flower Remedies, biofeedback sessions, and educational seminars. See ad, page 31.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a locally-owned family business, supporting the community for over 40 years.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, energy enhancement and much more. See ad, back cover.

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING Augusta Street Clinic

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

Bio-energetic testing shows energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identifies environmental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 20.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BIOGENESIS MEDICAL & WELLNESS CENTERS

Amber Passini, MD 864-457-4141•Landrum 803-796-1702•Columbia

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Don’t struggle anymore with hormonal issue! We offer integrative and natural healing approaches to help bring your body back to balance. Lose 30 pounds in 6 weeks with our simple and affordable HCG weight loss program.

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LiViNG WeLL iNTeGRATiVe heALThCARe Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. G 864-850-9988•Easley www.LivingWellHealthcare.com

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 19.

MARoNe FAMiLy ChiRoPRACTiC

Dr. John Marone 647 S.E. Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville www.MaroneWellness.com

Natural hormone replacement therapy may include an 84-sample saliva test, brief health improvement program, dietary counseling, detoxification, and digestive support with bioidentical, whole food, or herbal recommendations. See ad, page 46.

yoUNGeR NeXT yeAR

William M. Scott, MD, FAAFP 206 Wall St. 864-269-7950•Piedmont DrScottIII@hotmail.com

Achieve your wellness goals with primary care practices that revolve around your health, your goals, and your needs. Call today to try our “Shape for Life” Program for weight loss. See ad, page 12.

BRAiN BALANCe oF GReeNViLLe 2531 Woodruff Rd. #113 864-329-9933•Simpsonville www.BrainBalanceCenters.com

Helping children with AD/HD, Autism/Asperger’s syndrome, Dyslexia and learning disabilities. We do sensory, motor and academic work individualized to each child’s deficits. See ad, page 28.

ChALLeNGiNG hoRiZoNS PRoGRAM

111 Lovett Dr. 864-234-1150•Greenville JMassey@StillWindMinistries.org

Students in grades seven through twelve benefit from our cutting-edge after school program. Research based methods assist ADD/ ADHD students in developing valuable academic skills for learning opportunities that may have once seemed out of reach.

See ad, page 6.

LeARNiNG RX

864-627-9192•Greenville www.LearningRx.com/Greenville

LearningRx makes finding the solution to your child’s learning struggles simple. Schedule a cognitive skills test to discover the answer. The problem can be fixed. See ad, page 11.

breAtHwork iNNeRSPeeCh, LLC

Phyllis Farmer, M.Ed. 864-735-7303•Greenville www.InnerspeechCoach.com

boArding/kennel MAUi MeoW ReSoRT FoR CATS

158 New Harrison Bridge Rd. A HEALTHIER BRAIN & A HEALTHIER LIFE WITH 864-409-1011•Simpsonville www.MauiMeowResort.com ™ Exclusively for cats! Spacious SENSORY LEARNING 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere,

14’x 21’ play area, panoramic GET STARTED ON 30-DAY views, andOUR two kitty towers. PROGRAM. Livein owner; no extra fees for medica-

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• ADD / ADHD / Focus & Memory Concerns • Autism / Asperger’s brAin trAining • Stroke / Parkinson’s / Alzheimer’s • Brain Injury BeACoN • SensoryProfessional & Learning Concerns (Eastside Court) 4501 Old Spartanburg Rd. Ste. #7 • Speech-Language Disorders 864-292-5154•Greenville • Stress / Emotional / Behavioral Concerns www.BEACONslps.com • Athletic Performance / Wellness

cHildbirtH

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

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean? If you are considering a VBAC, have had a successful VBAC and would like to share your experience, or are discouraged about your Cesarean birth, we’d like to invite you to our VBAC Support Group Meetings. Beginning November 13 at - 10am second Tuesdays. See ad, page 20.

cHildren’s wellness DR. CyNThiA hoRNeR ChiRoPRACToR

11-D Barkingham Ln. 864-458-8082•Greenville www.DrCynthiaHorner.com

Experienced with pregnant women, infants, children and families. We educate, motivate and support families to better health through gentle chiropractic, cranial sacral therapy, massage and workshops on various health topics.

cHiroPrActor AUGeR ChiRoPRACTiC

1315 Haywood Rd. 864-322-2828•Greenville www.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 7.

BoURG ChiRoPRACTiC

9 McKenna Commons Ct. E. North St. @ Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenville www.GreenvilleChiropractors.net

Serving the Upstate since 1983.

Exceptional results! We offer stateof-the-art gentle techniques and therapies. NA Mag Reader Special - consultation, exam and scans for $50. See ad, page 41.

CARe FoR MoM

Susan Breisch LCCE, CDP 864-459-3289•Greenville www.CareForMomDoula.com

30+ year private practice, is celebrating five 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, OT, and life coaching. See ad, page 18.

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Holistic coaching that connects your heart to your voice, using breathwork, mind-body awareness, selfcare, and insight. Phyllis BEACONslps.com provides single or group ses864.292.5154 sions, focusing on giving /BEACONslps “voice” to your life, room to breathe and support to thrive.

See ad, page 10.

CARoLiNA WATeRBiRTh

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Dispelling fears, answering questions and encouraging women to listen to their instincts, is our specialty. For childbirth education classes and postpartum doula support, call Susan today. See ad, page 47.

CARoLiNA heALTh iNNoVATioNS

1 Creekview Ct. Ste. B 864-331-2522•Greenville www.CarolinaHealthInnovations.com

Your one-stop wellness center for chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and acupuncture services. Mention our ad and receive $10 off any service. Try us out; you’ll be glad you did! See ad, page 27.

ENHANCED LIVING CHIROPRACTIC

Nina Kennedy, DC and Carrie Nicholas, DC 140 Sage Creek Way 864-848-0640•Greer www.EnhancedLivingChiro.com

We use a variety of unique treatments like SacroOccipital Technique (www.SORSI.com) to balance the body’s nervous system, exercise rehab to maintain that balance, and functional medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Free consultations and gentle care for your entire family. See ad, page 54.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Longterm relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 23.

MARONE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. John Marone 647 S.E. Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville www.MaroneWellness.com

Traditional, modern and holistic care for your family or injury. Serving generations of local families since 1994. Adjusting, exercise, allergy testing and desensitization, and other therapy programs. See ad, page 46.

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

122 E. Beltline Blvd.

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

Focusing on quality chiropractic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, muscle and soft tissue rehabilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 19.

SKRIP SHOPPE

COACHING LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE

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

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 405 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer www.SkripShoppePharmacy.com

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, vitamins and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 40.

Coaching creates easy, positive, powerful change from the inside out using proven tools and methods. Our certified life coaches help you discover the power to manage change in your life. See ad, page 27.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

COUNSELING SERVICES

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

AN INNER VIEW

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

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 13.

COMPANION/SENIOR CARE UPSTATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

4472 Liberty Hwy. 864-209-8245•Anderson www.UpstateHealthCareServices.com

No need to lose time away from work and daily life: we are here for you. Let us use our comprehensive resource center to find the best plan for you and the aging person in your life, now or in the future. See ad, page 13.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Counseling Services, LLC Christine Dowling, MSW, LISW-CP 3113 Hwy. 153 420-9260•Piedmont

A psychotherapy practice that integrates mind, body and insight-oriented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, past trauma, and relationship conflicts. See ad, page 46.

STILL WIND MINISTRIES

111 Lovett Dr. 864-234-1150•Greenville JMassey@StillWindMinistries.org

SWM offers comfort, guidance, advocacy, and education to children, adults, families, and churches. While we rely on a variety of professional counseling techniques, biblical principles guide our entire approach. We recognize that only Christ can calm the storms of life. See ad, page 6.

WORK IN PROGRESS THERAPY Helen Tracy Parnell, M.A.LPC 108-B Clair Dr. 483-1447•Piedmont www.WorkInProgressTherapy.com

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 45.

Let’s work together to get to the ROOT of the issues that are holding you back from being your best self! See ad, page 31.

PHARMACY INNOVATIONS Travis Oliver, PharmD, RPH 620 Congaree Rd. Ste. F 864-241-0477•Greenville

We help solve problems for patients and practitioners with custom medications for individualized care. We provide for the entire family, pets are some of our favorite patients as well! See ad, page 26.

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DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. John Palmer 301 The Parkway Ste. B 864-879-6494 - Greer www.PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free office; amalgam-safe since 1995.

See ad, page 48.

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

We can meet your total needs from treatment to recovery, and honestly and respectfully educate you so that together we can reach your optimal oral health.

In our warm and calming environment, your comfort and care are our priority. We provide exceptional service in a clean and modern facility. See ad, page 4.

FACIALS/SKINCARE

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN FINE REDESIGNS

Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certified 864-631-9335

Have a beautiful home or office without spending a lot! Using your existing furniture, artwork and accessories, I can create a harmonious space through the art of Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. See ad, page 40.

We specialize in Glamourous Skin Tightening, nonsurgical face and body lift that reclaims the natural contours of your face and body, all for less than 1% of the median cost of traditional plastic surgery. See ad, page 2.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

FORTUNE FENG SHUI

Kelly S. Jones Feng Shui Consultant 828-281-0888 www.KellySJones.net

Let Kelly redesign your home to it’s highest potential. Having trained with five Chinese Masters, Kelly seamlessly integrates the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui into your home or business.

GREEN CLEANING GRECO RESPONSIBLE CLEANING Troy Knight, Owner 864-438-4947•Mauldin www.GrecoClean.com

cleaning. See ad, page 35.

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Greco provides a cleaner, healthier chemicalfree home for you, your family and your pets.

Call now to schedule your holiday house

HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

Over 20 years experience in Licensed Cosmetology. We specialize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing services.

We now offer a chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

Lindsey Holder, Licensed Esthetician 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Lindsey brings her interest in organic products and passion for educating clients on proper skincare practicesto the GNHC team.

Offerings include facials, body treatments, paraffin hand dip and face mask, and lip and eye treatments. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st Signature Facial is only $38! See ad, page 15.

Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating at 3318 Brushy Creek Rd. 864-320-2359•Greer

More than hair care. Natural/ organic/ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox. See ad, page 26.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

EVERYDAY GLAMOUR GIRL SKIN CARE CLINIC, INC

5C Owens Lane 864-252-4212•Mauldin www.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

HEADQUARTERS DAY SPA AND SALON

3 East Park Ave. 864-233-1891•Greenville www.HeadquartersDaySpa.com

Retexturize your skin, treat photo damage, acne, dull complexions and more with our seasonal, sixty minute Pumpkin Mask Treatment. Receive this service for only $75 in October, reg. $95.See ad, page 21.

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday thru Saturday.

Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 47.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective. We also carry many namebrand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 9.

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

Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturallyraised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products, and an eat-in café, deli, and juice bar.

Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.

Market For Life

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

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

The Wild Radish

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

Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice and smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, Webb’s chicken sausages, Screamin’ Good Products, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 8.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

www.WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville

Imagine a farmers market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eatin café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket. See ad, page 16.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

1740 Woodruff Rd. 864-458-9288•Greenville www.OnCallMedicalHS.com

Take charge of your health with our comprehensive weight loss program. We offer wellness programs to detect early warning signs and avoid health problems including natural hormone replacement therapy. See ad, page 43.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Ingrid Harris - LMT #5866 2110 Augusta St. (lower level) 864-430-3292•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Intuitive massage, massage cupping, face lifting and drainage with micro-cups. Cranial Touch, ionic foot detox, and paraffin wax. Manage your stress and pain, as well as rejuvenate your body with my services. See ad, page 16.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH

Achieve wholeness of mind, body and spirit through Reiki and an integrative natural approach to wellness. Relax, rejuvenate and revive!

See ad, page 46.

RESTAURANTS TORTILLA MARIA

115 Pelham Rd. 864-271-0742•Greenville www.TortillaMaria.com

Natasha Compton, LMT #7575 1901 Laurens Rd. 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Feeling stressed? Massage is relaxing and rejuvenating and can also help with certain health conditions. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35!

See ad, page 15.

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

Serving the Upstate since 1966 with 11 locations. Our therapists provide current, researched, individualized care to achieve optimal physical performance and quality of life. All insurances accepted. See ad, page 14.

Wendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH 528 Howell Rd. Ste. 20 864-534-5718•Greenville www.SynchronicityHeals.com

Looking for better overall health?

Massage is a proven preventative modality that helps promote greater health and well-being.

Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage.

New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 15.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK

Chris Nicholas, PT, DPT, OCS, DAAPM (Primary Contact) 864-277-2747•Greenville

SYNCHRONICITY, LLC

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

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Anna Kramareva, LMT # 6155 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-11140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

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Organic food, the way nature intended. Fresh from the earth, wholesome and beautifully prepared entrees.

Plenty of yummy, gluten-free and raw food options.

See ad, page 31.

TAI CHI/QIGONG EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

2110 Augusta St (lower level) 864-419-2596•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Bring balance to your life with the following services: acupuncture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nutritional counseling, reflexology, paraffin wax treatment, and Reiki.

See ad, page 16.

QUICKWITZ

1-888-380-9535 www.QuickWitz.com

Q u i c k Wi t z i s a unique brain training program for the 55+ population. Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

EARTHWISE PET SUPPLY

2700 Woodruff Rd. Suite J 864-631-1945•Simpsonville www.EarthWisePet.com

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC

Dr. Mary Powers, Instructor 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-991-8511•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com

PET SUPPLIES

All natural pet food, supplies and Groom-nSpa services. Enhancing the lives of pets and their owners through proper education, superior customer service, all natural products and green business practices.

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Rebuild your body’s balance, flexibility, strength, memory and health with Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, and for arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 40.

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THERMOGRAPHY CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Janet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN 864-423-6256 www.CoreMedicalThermography.com

Thermograms are viable for all ages, COR OR E Medical Thermography histories, and even �- Full Body  - Breast� for women with breast implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 7.

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THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

Michelle Fagan 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045•Landrum

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

See ad, page 41.

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. See ad, page 45.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

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. Stop in and start the new year healthy! See ad, back cover.

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

WEIGHT LOSS MARONE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. John Marone 647 S.E. Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville www.MaroneWellness.com

ChiroThin, doctor-supervised weight loss with homeopathic. Three years experience working with weight loss, 20+ years providing nutrition and chiropractic care. See ad, page 46.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294 www.BellLifestyle.com

Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 5.

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WHOLE BODY VIBRATION GOGA STUDIOS GREENVILLE

864-593-8217•Greenville www.GreenvilleSC@GogaStudios.com 864-663-1845•Taylors www.TaylorsSC@GogaStudios.com

Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suited for all ages, including seniors. Get On, Get Active and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 3.

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WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER STUDIO REJUVENATE, LLC

300 JOHN ST. #3A 864-879-4004•Greer StudioRejuvenate.com

We strive to appeal to each and every one of your senses with a variety of services including massage therapy, reflexology, hypnotherapy, Chios, intuitive, and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 33.

WOMEN’S HEALTH CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication.

Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 45.

YOGA/PILATES IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.

Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G 864-354-2882•Greenville www.ItsYogaStudio.com

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 27.

YOGANIZE™ LLC.

Karen Noonan, E-RYT, IAYT, RYS 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-325-6053•Greer www.Yoganize.com

Be inspired by our warm and inviting atmosphere. We offer classes and services such as sunrise classes, classes for therapeutics/seniors, workshops, meditation and massage therapy. Series of 10 classes for $85. Class schedule available online. See ad, page 12.

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