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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.

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ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

24 LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy

26 ANIMAL REHAB

& CONDITIONING CENTER

A Better Life For Your Pet by Barbara Bolduc

27 OM SANCTUARY Relax and Retreat by Barbara Bolduc

28 A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COMPOSTING Pick the Best Option for You

by Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

32 THE NEW

HEALTHY CUISINE Good-to-Go Eats by Judith Fertig

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spotlight 19 eventspotlight 24 naturalpet 26 petspotlight 14 27 business spotlight 28 greenliving 32 consciouseating 36 calendar 41 classifieds 42 resourceguide

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s we do every quarter, our March issue highlights our concern and love for animals. Many of us who have enjoyed the affection and companionship of a pet will be moved by our pet articles this month. “Mission: Animal Rescue,” on page 20, highlights some positive changes. Limited experimentation, more natural living conditions while on site, and adoption rather than euthanasia mark some progress for animals used for experimentation in the laboratory. The area where we need to see greater progress is in the living conditions and treatment of factory farm animals. With so much evidence of antibiotics fed to farm animals impacting the health of humans who eat their meat, I am hopeful we may finally begin to see some regulations put in place. In our Health Brief on page 12, research studies have confirmed the link between E. coli, which causes 75-95 percent of all urinary tract infections in humans, and antibiotics fed to farm animals. I have made the choice to forego meat and poultry in my diet. My reasons have as much to do with the inhumane treatment of factory farm animals as my desire to follow a healthy diet. The idea of going meatless got a boost in 2012 when former Beatle Paul McCartney took his message of a meat-free Monday to schools. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunches. Another example of progress made in caring for our furry friends can be found right here in the Upstate. Animal Allies, page 22, is a non-profit organization based in Spartanburg and operating in five counties. This worthwhile service provides low cost spaying/neutering services to cats and dogs. In 2014, through grants from various foundations, these services were provided to over 10,000 dogs and cats. If contributing to the mission of preventing unwanted dogs and cats from being brought into this world appeals to you, please visit their website, AnimalAlliesClinic.org. If a donation is not within your means, there is a wish list of items needed, such as old comforters, paper towels, dish detergent, etc. Kitten food donations can be made on their website. Whether it’s animals in the wild, in laboratories, in factory farms, or in our own community, they depend on us to be kind and caring stewards. Let’s not disappoint them. Peace and Blessings, Roberta Bolduc

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newsbriefs Seneca Treehouse Project Hosts Permablitz

he Seneca Treehouse Sustainable Arts & Living Project will host a Permablitz sponsored by SCUPS (South Carolina Upstate Permaculture Society) on March 28th starting at 10 a.m. The Permablitz is a one day permaculture learning and networking opportunity. The event is free and lunch will be included. Guests can RSVP through the calendar on the Seneca Treehouse website. Scott Bunn, who started the project, said they are looking for more volunteers and residents who want to learn about permaculture including sustainable construction techniques, earthworks, land management, and design. The community at the Treehouse is completing construction of the Earth Bag dome, which will be used for a healing center. They are also starting on a Community Center which will be a gathering spot for workshops, meetings, and other events. The Treehouse Community is looking for more residents. Seven people currently live in the community and they have three rooms open. Information and the application are available on their website. The Seneca Treehouse Project is a location that brings together residents and guests with positive ideas and a commitment to community, education, and eco-living. The individuals who make up the community collaborate through shared interests and the principles of sustainability to develop permaculture and healthy living. The Seneca Treehouse Project is located at 403 Coneross Ave., Seneca. For more information, call 864-710-7584 or visit SenecaTreehouse.org. To join their volunteer list, text your full name and “Sign me up” to 864-710-7584.

Healthy Lifestyle App Now Available for Android Users

he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The free app, already downloaded by more than 40,000 iPhone users, is now available on the Android platform. Natural Awakenings makes staying in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. Find products, practitioners and services dedicated to healthy living, plus articles on the latest practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts with fresh perspectives and inspired ideas. New features include signing up for promotions, updates and newsletters, as well as convenient links to the Natural Awakenings website and webstore. Find a local magazine; a national directory of healthy, green businesses, resources and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives wherever they are more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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Mary Underwood, LISW-CP

Awakening Energies Owner Now Ordained

ary W. Underwood, LISWCP, owner of Awakening Energies, LLC in Spartanburg, recently became ordained and can now officiate at weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies. Underwood says “I am very excited that this is happening at the same time that marriage equality is becoming a reality for the state of South Carolina. People deserve someone who is deeply excited for them on their wedding day.” “I think that there are many people in our community that want meaningful, heart-centered ceremonies that are disconnected from any specific religious doctrine. I am excited to meet with people and work with them to build a ceremony that directly reflects their beliefs, values, and dreams,” says Underwood. Awakening Energies is a psychotherapy practice that blends traditional talk therapy, energy psychotherapy, and bodywork to facilitate healing. Underwood is a licensed independent (clinical) social worker (LISW-CP) and is a diplomate of comprehensive energy psychology (DCEP). She is also certified in EMDR and AIT and trained in multiple other mind/ body techniques. Awakening Energies is located at 736 E Main St., Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-2660634 or visit AwakeningEnergies. com.

New Recognition Benefits Carolina WaterBirth Patients

he American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), along with the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, has released a new consensus on appropriate levels of maternity care. The consensus takes brave new steps by announcing ACOGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to improve patient care to Free-Standing Birth Center (FSBC) patients through seamless transfers between the levels of maternity care. Having FSBCs recognized as a part of the hospital healthcare system is of major benefit to natural birth advocates, midwives and South Carolina maternity patients. Under the new guidelines, hospitals will be working cooperatively with FSBCs for the greater good of patient care needs. Larger hospitals cannot refuse or neglect care from a patient who transfers from a smaller hospital, and now the same will be true if a patient needs to be transferred from a birth center to an acute care hospital. Sandy Glenn, Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife, owns and operates Carolina WaterBirth, a free-standing birth center in Simpsonville. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new consensus reflects national changes in childbirth. Affordable Care mandates birthing center insurance reimbursements now, and consumers are asking for more alternative care. This brave step from ACOG, should cause our national cesarean rates and birth statistics to improve when these guidelines are implemented.â&#x20AC;? The consensus, released on February 4, 2015, not only includes FSBCs, but also recognizes independent midwives known as Certified Professional Midwives and Licensed Midwives. Previously, ACOG traditionally recognized Nurse Midwives who worked directly with or were supervised by a physician. Carolina WaterBirth is located at 915 South St., Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-329-0010 or visit CarolinaWaterBirth. com. See ad, this page. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Natural Awakenings Upstate Hosts Film Screening

atural Awakenings Upstate will be screening its first documentary film for 2015 on Thursday, April 23 at Zen Greenville, which is located downtown on the West side. You Can Heal Your Life is an inspirational movie based on the book of the same name. The film is the story about author and teacher Louise L. Hay. It includes her personal story as well as her views on self-esteem, abundance and the metaphysical causes behind physical ailments. Also featured in the film are Wayne Dyer, PhD, Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, Christiane Northrup, MD, Gregg Braden, Cheryl Richardson, Doreen Virtue, PhD, Esther Hicks, Candace Pert, PhD, Gay Hendricks and Leon Nacson. Networking begins at 6:30 p.m. and free refreshments will be served. The film starts at 7 p.m. and is 90 minutes long. Following the screening, a special gift will be given to everyone in attendance. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at EventBee.com. On the home page, enter Zen Greenville in the Find Events box. Free parking is available for Zen Greenville guests at the West End Community Center near the corner of Markley and Main Street. Zen Greenville has handicap and limited parking next to their building. The film is presented by Natural Awakenings Upstate and is sponsored by Garnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural Life. Zen Greenville is located at 924 S. Main St, Greenville. For information about sponsoring a film, call 864-248-4910. Readers can submit their film suggestions to publisher@ upstatena.com. See ad, page 11.

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Environmental Group Holds Monthly Meetings

arth Dialogue, an environmental organization in the Upstate, meets monthly in Clemson to discuss hot environmental topics that promote collaboration and action among individuals, organizations and government. As consumers work to decrease their use of fossil fuels in South Carolina, we will all need to expand our use of clean energy sources including solar and wind. Informed citizens can make their voices heard and promote a healthy positive future for our children. Earth Dialogue will meet on Monday, March 30th for updates on alternative energy technology. The meeting will be held at Moe Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Company and Wine Bar in Clemson from 6 - 7 p.m. Food and drinks can be purchased beginning at 5 p.m. Experts will be present to provide information on current legislation, research and energy industry efforts. Dr. Imtiaz Haque, executive director of the Carroll A. Campbell Graduate Engineering Center and founding chair of the Department of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University, will lead the discussion. For more information, call Ellie Taylor at 864-654-1331 or email elptyl@bellsouth.net. Visit them on Facebook at Clemson Earth Dialogue.

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Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory

Unity of Greenville is Expanding

nity Church of Greenville (UCG), an interdenominational church, is expanding to meet the needs of their growing community. The church sits on a scenic fourteen acre campus with a three acre lake, and the expansion includes a covered outdoor pavilion that will seat 100 people. UCG has two services: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. each Sunday, and both services are also streamed online. It was determined that an outdoor space next to the building would give an enjoyable place to gather and develop greater friendships in-between services. The Pavilion is on target to be finished by the spring of 2015. There are also plans to add six new classrooms and a lounge to facilitate the many classes that are being held at UCG. The Chapel will be extended to seat another 100 people as well, and additional plans are in the works to build a 500 seat theater style auditorium to meet the spiritual and social needs of the community. The positive and upbeat message of Jesus’ teachings as taught by Unity seems to be resonating with the Greenville area. The larger space will give people a place to display their gifts and talents. Plays, concerts and empowering classes for the youth are just some of the programs offered to the public. Unity Church of Greenville is located at 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors, For more information, call 864-292-6499 or visit UnityChurchOfGreenville.org. See ad, page 23. 12

esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

BUGS LINKED TO FACTORY FARM ANTIBIOTICS

he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines

esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions. The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day. Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods. natural awakenings

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ecotip Stop Drops

How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems. Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused. Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call. Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system. According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

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A Walk in Nature is a Path to Progress

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

Salty Harvest

Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model. Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Holy Batastrophe!

Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats

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Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk)

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Frack Attack

Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too. Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens. Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. “Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.” Source: Grist.org

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communityspotlight Balanced Solutions

Healthy Aging by Barbara Bolduc

any people associate hormone replacement therapy as a treatment that women may choose as they age to treat night sweats and hot flashes. But there is more to the story than that. Both sexes can be affected by hormone imbalance and its complications, experiencing headaches, impaired sex drive, sleep issues, loss of energy, moodiness, depression and weight gain. For women, other symptoms of hormone imbalance can include mental fogginess, dwindling short-term memory, and even chronic fatigue. For men, the stakes can be even higher. According to an article on the website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Low serum testosterone levels are a risk factor for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, inflammation and dyslipidemia…Recent studies have shown low serum testosterone levels to be an independent risk factor of

cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.” Balanced Solutions provides HRT (hormone replacement therapy) using bio-identical hormones that “are natural, plant-derived compounds that have the same molecular structure as those made by the human body. Unlike synthetic hormones, our bodies can readily recognize and metabolize them,” according to their website. “Each bio-identical hormone regimen is custom compounded based on each patient’s individual diagnostic results and history, making them not only safer but also more effective than traditional synthetic hormones.” The method of delivery is in the form of sterilized implanted pellets that provide 2-4 months of hormones. “It’s relatively painless,” says William Scott, M.D., Balanced Solution’s medical director. Dr. Scott has been practicing medicine for 35 years, much of it as a family practitioner. He notes, “I saw myself give medications that didn’t do any good. People didn’t lose weight or gain energy, and the medications would have significant side effects.” He continues, “Without a correction of imbalanced hormones, (medical professionals) can’t control a lot of things.” Balanced Solutions monitors the blood levels of patients to be sure that they are getting the right dosage. According to Scott, “Patients can see me if they have problems. If hormone therapy by itself doesn’t seem to produce results, we can discuss additional options.” They also offer guidance on nutrition and weight loss, and treat sleep disorders to “get people feeling better. It’s part of the picture.” He continues, “Nothing works if the patient is not sleeping well. People can have sleep apnea due to weight issues.” Weight gain, as most know, is one of the symptoms of hormone imbalance that can be corrected with HRT. Balanced Solutions offers a free blood analysis and wellness consultation, so if you are experiencing symptoms that could relate to hormone imbalance, it might be time to stop in. Scott ends with, “It’s fascinating. I’ve never seen anything turn people around quite so beautifully as this does.” Balanced Solutions is located at 420 The Parkway, Ste. J, Greer in The Village at Thornblade. For more information, call 855-633-3478 or visit BalancedAgain.com. For articles and studies by others on hormone imbalance and bioidentical hormones, check out Balanced Solution’s Hormone Resources page at BalancedAgain.com/hormones/hormoneresources. To read the NIH article, go to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC2834340. See ad, pages 50 and 51. Barbara Bolduc is a contributing editor and writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Appalachian Dowsers

Southern Dowsers Spring Conference

to use one of our natural abilities: intuition. Our focus on retraining that ability is aided through such workshops and conferences, which also allow us to connect to others with a similar mindset. “You probably dowse already if you are sensitive, follow hunches, or know things without being told. You are one of us. Come join your friends.” (website) The conference boasts over 50 speakers, vendors and service providers; 4 tracks of information (scientific, spiritual and healing, educational and intuitive); and is built around the two pillars of knowledge and practice, so that you can use what you have learned in your everyday life. Raymon Grace, keynote speaker, explains the three principals of dowsing: “All things, including thought, are composed of energy and the intelligent human mind has the ability to direct energy; energy is impressed upon matter (your energy affects everything you touch—people, places and events); and energy follows thought.” He continues,“Once you become proficient at dowsing, you can lower crime rates, improve your health and relationships…create a better future.” Conference and lodgings costs are listed on their website. Lodging costs include all meals. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Commuters are welcome. For more information on the society or conference, call 828685-2273 or visit AppalachianDowsers.org. See ad, page 13. Barbara Bolduc is a contributing editor and writer for Natural Awakenings.

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undreds of people will gather in Hendersonville, NC, in March to co-create a better world: one based on love, cooperation, and respect for Mother Earth. Come learn what you need to know, and together we will make a difference.” − Appalachian Dowsers website. Spring is a time of renewal. Some people believe that our world is also in a state of renewal, changing from one focused on selfishness, greed and power to one that is focused on preserving the earth and its creatures, in which people work together to create the best outcomes for all. For those who resonate with those ideas, the Appalachian American Society of Dowsers invites you to participate in their spring conference, titled Manifesting Realities Through Intention. It will be held at Kanuga Lodge in Hendersonville, NC, from March 19-22. In addition to the participation of traditional dowsers who “tap into the Earth’s subtle-energy flows,” other participants and lecturers include energy workers, healers, visionaries, intuitives, scientists and pioneers. Many of us realize that humans have forgotten how natural awakenings

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we 20

get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and nonGMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they kill native species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and 22

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many

commercial animals, but more laws are needed.

See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring. com.

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Animal Allies An Upstate Friend to Pet Owners by Roberta Bolduc ortunately for pet owners in the Upstate, there is an affordable choice for spaying or neutering a dog or cat. Animal Allies is a low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter service located in Spartanburg that operates in five counties. The organization’s mission is to reduce the number of stray, unwanted and unclaimed dogs and cats in our community by providing a low-cost spay and neuter program. Operating as a 501(c)(3), Animal Allies was started in 1998 and has spayed and/or neutered 10,242 animals in 2014. This much-needed operation is especially appreciated by pet owners who cannot afford the customary veterinary fee up to $100 typically charged for this service. Animal Allies quotes a fee of $47 to spay a cat and $62 for a female dog. Rates for neutering male cats and dogs are $32 and $57 respectively. At the time of the visit, owners can add preventative shots for pets, with rabies costing $10 and $6 for distemper. Other services include the bordetella vaccine and flea treatment through inoculation. Animal Allies is 95 percent funded through various foundations, grants and private donations. Discounts can be enjoyed at different times during the year through special grants. This might be for a particular program, like Happy Neuter Year or for certain zip code areas. During those times spaying services can be as low as $20 while funds last. Special pricing programs have a limit of two pets per household. There is no limit to the number of pets during regular pricing. Another perk for pet owners is transportation assistance. This may be available directly through Animal Allies or through funding that includes transportation vouchers. Animal Allies is an organization the Upstate can be proud to call its own.

Animal Allies is located at 1097 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 864-576-6971 or visit their website at AnimalAlliesClinic.org.

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pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.” No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy

ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/ neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters. Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the

ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl. com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2). Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster

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Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list. Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.” Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in

America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.” Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl. com/SavePangolins). Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors. org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

How to Help

Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer— don’t buy ivory or other endangeredanimal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money.

“IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.” Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and

in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling. Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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f you’re like many of us, you worry about your fuzzy babies—a.k.a, pets. Because they don’t communicate the same way that we do, owners often are unaware when their pet is in pain. Enter Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center in

Simpsonville, a state-of-the-art facility whose focus is two-fold: conditioning to help improve a pet’s health, and pain management to help improve a pet’s quality of life. Dr. Dicki Kennedy, a certified pain management specialist and previously the chief-of-staff at an animal hospital, opened Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center due to her concern over the aging of our pets. She explains that exercise for animals is just as important as exercise for humans in affecting the way that we age. “Just like us, our pets live longer if they have a good strengthening or exercising program. Without it, they become frail, losing muscle and tone.” With regards to conditioning, she says, “We strengthen the front legs, hind legs, back and abdomen. This is the core that really needs to be strengthened the most for a good quality of life.” Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center’s state-of-the-art equipment can go a long way towards helping your pet stay youthful as it ages. Since extra weight is terrible for the joints, heart, and lungs, the underwater treadmill

can help the pet achieve great results. Says Dr. Kennedy, “We increase the depth and speed slowly. We have one golden retriever that will walk an hour in shoulder-deep water, akin to a person walking in hip-deep water. It takes a lot more energy to walk in the water than on land.” Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center also has a land treadmill for dogs less suited to the underwater treadmill. Regarding the center’s weight loss approach, another element is diet. Kennedy explains, “Just getting a little weight off can make your pet healthier. I measure their food and treats, talk a lot about what to give animals to eat, and remind the owners to count the calories of their pet’s treats.” She recommends healthy food and notes, “Green beans work well because a lot of dogs like them, frozen, fresh, raw or canned. They have almost no calories but have a lot of fiber so the animal feels full.” The center also offers acupuncture, chiropractic care, laser therapy, and massage therapy for both dogs and cats, a pet stance analyzer that determines where a pet is placing its weight, an ultrasound machine, and pulse signal therapy to help with arthritis and cartilage problems. They are also adding a fitness field with an agility field on it for the many canine athletes in the area. “If you compete in any athletic endeavor, you need to cross train just like people do.” Over the years, Kennedy has collected “the island of misfit toys,” as she calls them: a 3-legged cat (Icee), a cat with a pin in its hip (Eli), a oneeyed cat (Morgan), a dog whose broken legs weren’t set properly (Cassidy), a dog with head trauma (Lily) and a new puppy (Gypsy) —all rescues except the puppy. It is clear that Kennedy relates to animals that others may give up on. For those of us who want to keep our pets with us as long as possible, Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center is a great option. Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center is located at 109 Monroe Rd., Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-962-0101 or visit AnimalRehabGreenville.com. See ad, page 25. Barbara Bolduc is a contributing editor and writer for Natural Awakenings.

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“There are times when people will arrive and it’s a little different than what they expected, but then they really embrace what the sanctuary has to offer. It really turns them around.” She is proud of the fact that they have a 20 percent return guest rate. In addition to the many events that are held at the sanctuary, there are also holistic classes offered regularly. These include various forms of tai chi, yoga and qi gong, plus Guided WNC Mountain Hiking and open meditation rooms. Sarah Oram, interim executive director, talks about the role of the sanctuary in leading people to a more holistic approach to a healthy life. “One of the things we have noticed is that we get a lot of guests who are trying to ‘dip their toe’ into these types of modalities…and then later they become more focused in their practice.” For organizations, teachers and businesses that value the serenity of a natural and beautiful location in which to hold their events and workshops, or for the person just looking to get away and de-stress from life who appreciates healthy food, beautiful grounds and the option to participate in a variety of holistic classes, OM Sanctuary fits the bill.

by Barbara Bolduc

uring the last few weeks of chilly February, our thoughts turn to spring and the natural beauty that it brings. For those who like to combine a stay in a beautiful setting with holistic practices such as tai chi, yoga or meditation—or wish to hold an event or workshop in such a place—there is a new option available in the North Carolina mountains. OM Sanctuary Holistic Retreat and Education Center, a non-profit organization, sits on 54 acres with gardens, a waterfall, and a hiking trail that winds through the 28 acres of natural forest on the property. The garden pavilion boasts 16 rooms, and there are 9 cottages on the grounds. A range of sizes and amenities is available, including suites with full kitchens and fireplaces. The property contains spaces available for conferences, workshops, retreats and receptions as well as for a regular schedule of holistic classes offered by the Sanctuary. The land that OM Sanctuary sits on has a long history. Known by locals as Richmond Hill, it was built on in the late 1800s by Richmond Pearson, a local congressman. Later the Pearson mansion was opened by his children as a museum, and eventually it was sold to the Preservation Society of Asheville. The Society added to the grounds before it was sold again, only then to be ravaged by fire. OM purchased the still-damaged property in 2011 and rebuilt it. Shelli Stanback, the visionary and creative mind behind the sanctuary, imagined a sustainable retreat for people to de-stress and enjoy nature while also having available a variety of holistic classes. Part of the sanctuary’s purpose is to give back to society via its charitable programs, such as the OM Care initiative. Robyn Hines, the operations manager, explains the appeal of the Sanctuary. “We really want our guests to disconnect, so the bedrooms don’t have TVs and radios. Guests can take classes, walk the trails or meditate in the garden. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous.” She continues,

OM Sanctuary is located at 87 Richmond Hill Dr., Asheville, NC. For more information, call 828 252-7313, email info@ OMsanctuary.org, or visit OMsanctuary.org. To view the current calendar of events at OM Sanctuary, visit OMsanctuary.org/programs-calendar. Barbara Bolduc is a contributing editor and writer for Natural Awakenings.

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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition. Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.

Low-Maintenance Pile

Good for: People that want something simple, don’t need fertilizer immediately and have extra outdoor space; average to large households with yard waste. Maintaining a compost pile is as easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate 28

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yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.

Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste. Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste. These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks. Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

Multi-Tiered Boxes

Good for: People looking for low maintenance, but quicker results than a pile

WHAT TO COMPOST Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device) or bin; average to large households with yard waste. Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom. Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

Worm Bin

Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste. For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicompost-

ing, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient— each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Green Cone

“accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden. Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste. Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an

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the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says. From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.” At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces. The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to

eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.” True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole. Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California. Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transpar-

ent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

New Generation Vending

Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy

options,” he says, “there are 40 vending machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.” Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student. Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says. Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Book Study – 10 and 11:30am. Sundays in March. Sign up for various times and days in Unity’s small groups, “Spirit Circles,” around the Upstate. Book for sale in gift shop. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Dealing with Conflict – 10:30am-noon. Conflict happens in all of our lives. There are beneficial ways to handle conflict as we apply spiritual practices that bless you in your life. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

S.T.A.R.S. RnB, Jazz, Broadway, Pop Music Show – 2:15pm. Childcare available. Purchase tickets on Eventbright.com. $15. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. StarsFoundation.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Healthy Living with Healthforce - Community Class – 7-8pm. Led by Atir Sveska-Sharpe. Share your experiences and learn how to use Healthforce products like Vitamineral Green to achieve optimum health. Samples included. Call to register. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 20, Greenville (Next to Fresh Market). 242-4856.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Power of Prosperity 12-Week Program – 6:30pm. Thursday nights. Pick one of a variety of books, such as: The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, Spiritual Economics, Prosperity’s Ten Commandments and The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity; available at gift shop. Donations accepted. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 A Disturbance in the Force – 10:30am-noon. What do we do when there is turmoil in our relationships? You will learn seven steps that help you move through challenging times, leading to positive outcomes. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Stress, Belly Fat & Hormones – 6:15-8pm. Dinner seminar. Learn about stress, belly fat and hormones. Hosted by GFM Wellness. Must call to register. Free. Seminar held at City Range Grill, 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville. 558-0200.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Woman’s Health with Dr. LaBelle – noon-1pm. Look and feel younger, improve longevity, and learn about natural ways of staying healthy for women. Snacks provided. Call to register. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 20, Greenville (Next to Fresh Market). 242-4856.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Getting Over It – 10:30am-noon. Are you hugging and rehearsing your upsets and problems? There is a different way of being that will assist you in your spiritual growth and development. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646 -6114.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Bio-Identical Hormone and Thyroid Seminar – 6pm. Speakers are Cheryl Middleton, PA-C and Andrea Wininger, MD. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited; must call to register. $10 person/$15 couple. Living Well Integrative Healthcare, 838 Powdersville Rd., Easley. 850-9988. Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils Class – 6:30pm. Learn how to use essential oils to support immune system, balance emotions/stress, manage weight, enhance mental focus and energy, and much more! Bring a friend and receive a gift. Registration required. Free. Laura King, Upper

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 doTERRA Essential Oils Class – 10am. Take care of your health naturally. Learn how to use essential oils to care for common physical ailments, strengthen your immune system and assist with calming aches and pains. Must Register. Free. Brenda Freeman, Starbucks, 657 Fairview Rd., Simpsonville. 4834990.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Southern Dowsers Spring Conference – Thursday, 3/19 - Sunday, 3/22. Keynote: The proven discovery of a new form of energy in plants, animals, people, soil, and water that responds directly to consciousness and can be reliably tracked in the laboratory. 46 speakers, 2 keynotes, 56 workshops, and 62 vendors. $240/members; $270 non-members. (Pricing does not include accommodations.) Kanuga Conference Center, 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, NC. 828-6852273. AppalachianDowsers.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Embodying God Consciousness – 10:30am-noon. The clarion call of freedom sounds within our soul to fulfill our destiny as a child of God. Are you willing to allow the divine seed of the Christ blossom? Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. 646-6114.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Optimal Health – 6-7:30pm. Jeanne Petan, Ph.D., will discuss optimal health through hydration and detoxification. Call to register. Free. Circulation Nation, 423 The Parkway, (Publix@ Thornblade Shopping Center) Greer. 663-1921. Stress, Belly Fat & Hormones – 6:15-8pm. Dinner seminar. Learn about stress, belly fat and hormones. Hosted by GFM Wellness. Must call to register. Free. Seminar held at City Range Grill, 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville. 558-0200.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Headache Prevention with Dr. LaBelle – noon1pm. Dr. LaBelle will teach you how to avoid the unnecessary pain of headaches–medicine-free! Snacks provided. Call to register. Free. Garner’s Natural Life, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 20, Greenville (Next to Fresh Market). 242-4856.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 LiveWell Expo – 9am-5pm. Join GFM Wellness and over 100 exhibitors focused on bringing you the best in health. The goal is to help you LiveWell in every aspect of your life–physically, mentally, spiritually and financially. Free. Davis Event Center of the WNC Ag Center, Asheville, NC. Info at WNCLiveWell.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Knowing Our Purpose & Our Perfection – 10:30am-noon. What appears on the surface of life often hides what’s beneath the surface. There’s a deeper and more spiritual idea behind purpose and perfection. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Free. Unity Spiritual Center

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MONDAY, MARCH 30 Earth Dialogue Meeting at Moe Joe’s Coffee Co. and Wine Bar – 5:30-7pm. Topic: “Energy Technology: Nuclear, Solar, Wind and Beyond.” 5:30 Socialize and eat; 6:00 Meeting with local experts. An open discussion that fosters collaboration and local action for a sustainable community. Supported by several area groups, including Upstate Natural Awakenings magazine. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Free. Earth Dialogue, Moe Joe’s Coffee Co. and Wine Bar, 385 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson. Ellie Tyler: 654-1331. Facebook.com/ EarthDialogue.

planahead THURSDAY, APRIL 23 You Can Heal Your Life Documentary Screening – 6:30pm: networking; 7pm: film starts. Join us for this inspirational movie based on the best-selling book of the same name. The film includes author Louise Hay’s personal story as well as her views on self-esteem, abundance and the metaphysical causes behind physical ailments. Also featured in the film are Dr. Wayne Dyer and several other authors/ doctors. A special gift will be given to everyone who attends the screening! Free refreshments. Tickets are $10. Purchase at EventBee.com. On Home Page, enter “Zen Greenville” under “Find Events.” Presented by Natural Awakenings Upstate and sponsored by Garner’s Natural Life. Event held at Zen Greenville, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. Free parking one block away for Zen guests. 248-4910.

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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114. Unity Meditations – 9:15-9:45am. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499. Power Yoga/Yoga for Athletes – 4:30pm: YFA. See Tuesday 8:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Healing Circle – 6-7:30pm. Dedicated to the principals of healing, prayer, spiritual growth and meditation. Free. Oma’s Healing Garden, 150 Milestone Way, Ste. A, Greenville. 354-4505.

monday Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. Visit website for details. Reserve your seat; first class is free. Get started on the most efficient, full-body plus cardio workout known to this area! $15. Discount packages available; no contracts. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 498-8608. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com. Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga.

All Levels Yoga – 8:30-9:30am; 6:30-8pm. Learn how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. In am, energize, stretch and rejuvenate mind and body; in pm, relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. Wed @ 11am is gentle yoga. $15/ class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

good for new students, seniors, those with chronic illnesses, and anyone looking to improve balance and health. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com Yoga Therapy Class – 11am-noon. Learn poses and breath for releasing and healing issues of arthritis, neck pain, cancer care, injuries and overworked muscles. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882. Veggie Delights – 3-5pm. Each week a new vegetarian recipe to try. Easy and delicious. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

Half-Price B12 Injections – 9-11:30am, 1:30-5PM. Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule between 9 -11:30am, 1:30-5PM. Regular $15/Mondays $7.50. Greenville Natural Health, 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E, Greenville. 370-1140. info@greenvillenaturalhealth. com.

Body By George – Group Cross Training Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:15 pm-6:15 pm. Group meets in Cleveland Park. Not included in Gym Membership. $100/mo; $20/class. Equilibrium Zen Gym, Cleveland Park, Greenville. Call George for details: 419-2386.

Yoga for Every Body – M,W,F 9:30-10:45am; T,Th 5:45-7pm. A body positive yoga class suitable for all levels. This class offers pose modifications and prop suggestions to help you find the pose variation that makes your practice perfect for your body, mind and soul. $10 drop-in rate; discount packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. Poses and breathing specific for the mother-to-be, relieving low back pain, swollen feet, insomnia and preparing for labor and delivery as well as recovery after the baby is born. $15/class; packages available. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. Come join us to melt away stubborn belly and body fat. $45/monthly membership; $15/class. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville. “Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See what can transform from rowing to yoga, all in one studio! Mondays and Saturdays feature YOGA; Tues, Wed & Thurs offer the perfect blend of rowing AND yoga to give you all that you need. No need to sign up; just show up! $10. Discount packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 901-3776. GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com. Yoga for Healthy Aging – 11am-noon. Focuses on gentle movement and calming, restorative poses that are held longer. A slower-paced class that is

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Beginner Yoga – 6-7:15pm. A gentle introduction to yoga for the absolute beginner. Class is suitable for all body shapes, sizes, ages and ability levels. Learn basic yoga postures and breathing; gain focus, flexibility, strength and reduce stress. $10 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday. 6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free.

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tuesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Power Yoga/Yoga for Athletes – 8:30am: PY. Power Yoga is a vigorous Vinyassa flow with some athletic Ashtanga poses, core strengthening, and focus on breath. Yoga for Athletes brings balance, flexibility, power. Perfect complement to your current workout. Come ready to sweat! $10 drop in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523. IntegrativeYogaTherapySC. com. Unity Meditations – 10:30am. See Sunday 9:15am listing for details. Unity Church of Greenville. “Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Essential Oils Classes – noon-1pm. New oils presented each week. Space is limited; must register. Free. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. 233-4811. C o m m u nity Acupuncture – noon-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800. Dynamic & Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes – 12:15pm and 6:30pm. Dynamic Flow Yoga–Tue, 12:15p; Wed, 8:30am, 6:30pm: Follow the breath through poses to increase flexibility, develop core strength, strengthen and tone muscles. Vinyassa Flow Yoga–Tue, 6:30pm; Fri, 11am, 6:30pm; Sat, 11am: Energize, increase flexibility and stamina. $15/class; packages available. Fri, 6:30pm is donation-based; $5 min. It’s Yoga! Studio, 120 Halton Rd, Ste 1, Greenville. 354-2882.

Stretch and Abs Class – 5:15pm. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville. Yoga for Every Body – M,W,F 9:30-10:45am; T,Th 5:45-7pm. See Monday 9:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

All Levels Yoga – 11am-noon, 6:30pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 11:15am. Gentle class. See Tuesday 7:30pm listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. Get a great aerobic workout in a class that will repair, rebuild and rejuvenate your heart, muscles and bones. $45/ monthly membership; $15/class. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville. Aerial/Swing Yoga Class – 7:30pm. Yoga poses fully or partially supported by a large padded fabric swing as a prop. A uniquely fun, challenging class that brings a new perspective to yoga. Preregistration is required. $18 drop-in rate; discounted packages available. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101-P NE Main St., Easley (enter in the back). 444-5523.

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Group Indoor Rowing Classes – 6am, 7:30am, 9:15am and 6pm Mon-Sat. See Monday 6am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Dynamic & Vinyasa Flow Yoga Classes – 8:309:30am, 6:30-8pm. See Tuesday 12:15pm listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. Yoga for Every Body – M,W,F 9:30-10:45am; T,Th 5:45-7pm. See Monday 9:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Stretch and Abs Class – 10am. See Monday 10am listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling – 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.

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

Bellydance Basics and Intermediate – 6:30pm. Basics at 6:30pm; Intermediate at 7:30pm. Provides a unique blend of the traditional and non-traditional ranging from Near Eastern Dance to Modern Performance Art, as well as offering many entry and advanced level classes. Call Jaida for pricing. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 207 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville. 803-261-8623.

Body By George – Group Cross Training Class – 5:15-6:15pm. See Monday 5:15pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym.

The Biology of Belief Book Study – 7pm. Book study on The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton. Book for sale in gift shop. Free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. 292-6499.

Unity Meditations – 6pm. See Sunday 9:15am listing for details. Unity Church of Greenville.

Bellydance Basics and Intermediate – 7:30pm. See Wednesday 6:30pm listing. Call Jaida for pricing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. 803-261-8623.

thursday Power Yoga/Yoga for Athletes – 8:30am: PY. See Tuesday 8:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. All Levels Yoga – 9-10am; 11am-noon; 6:308:00pm. See Monday 8:30am listing. It’s Yoga! Studio. “Row-ga!” and YOGA at Greenville Indoor Rowing – 10:45am-noon. See Monday 10:45am listing. Greenville Indoor Rowing. Community Acupuncture – noon-8pm. See Tuesday noon listing. Affordable Acupuncture. Learning Safari: Thursdays at the Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch

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

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.

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

Yoga for Every Body – M,W,F 9:30-10:45am; T,Th 5:45-7pm. See Monday 9:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Tai Chi Aerobics – 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing. Equilibrium Zen Gym. Power Yoga/Yoga for Athletes – 7:30pm: PY. See Tuesday 8:30am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

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

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Guaranteed relief as sensitivities and intolerances are cleared from the body using a proven method known as BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) that literally clears annoying symptoms within minutes. No needles. No pain. No drugs. See ad, page 23.

AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082 • Greenville 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 49.

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY

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

BALANCED SOLUTIONS 420 The Parkway, Ste. J The Village at Thornblade 864-662-7657 • Greer BalancedAgain.com

Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical Hormone Therapy. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad, pages 50 and 51.

GFM WELLNESS

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

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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 41.

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

30+ year private practice is celebrating seven years of our senSENSORY LEARNING CENTER™ & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY sory learning program. This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology and life coaching. See ad, page 25.

CHIROPRACTOR

MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS

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

• 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 BEACONslps.com • Athletic Performance / Wellness

AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’ x 21’ play area, panoramic views, and two kitty towers. Livein owner; no extra fees for medications. See ad, page 26.

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

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

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FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

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

A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or popping; all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 39.

MEANINGSIGHT™ LIFE CENTER Developed by Dianne Greyerbiehl 37 Villa Rd, Ste. 440 864-282-8989 • Greenville MeaningSight.org

Discover your Inner Genius to develop a life vision and make it a reality. The Integrated MeaningSight™ and Soul Collage© processes will be used to find deep meaning and life-purpose. See ad, page 38.

CHILDBIRTH DOULA DU JOUR

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

Doula Du Jour is your affordable on-call doula service for hospital, home, and Carolina Waterbirth needs. See ad, page 9.

COACHING/COUNSELING

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

INTERNAL FITNESS

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

Phyllis is certified by I-ACT and has been assisting clients for over 11 yrs. The center uses the open system of colon hydrotherapy. Other services include ion foot detox and infrared sauna. $59.99 colon cleanse when you mention this ad. New clients only.

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

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

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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 9.

GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatology, topical pain creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine, and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products. See ad, page 29.

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MAULDIN FAMILY PHARMACY Exp. & COMPOUNDING CENTER 5/31/14 505 N. Main St.

864-288-2600 Mauldin We compound medicines to meet patients’ unique needs •for: • Pediatric • Veterinarian • Dermatology • Pain Creams • BHRT Your “One Stop Shop” for all • Hospice • Nutraceuticals • Sports Medicine • Geriatrics your pharmacy needs (regular …and we carry Red Clay Soaps and doTERRA essential oils. and compounded). We specialWe Bill your insurance so you don’t have to!

ize in customizing your dermatologic, hormone replacement, pediatric, pain, veterinarian medications and more. Established family owned business since 1984. Accepting most insurance plans. We look forward to serving you! See ad, page 6.

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SKRIP SHOPPE

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

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, bio-identical hormones, vitamins, and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. See ad, page 27.

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CRAWLSPACE ENCAPSULATION A HEALTHY HOME

Travis Van Hoogen 864-561-1350 • Upstate area AHealthyHomeSC.com

Crawlspace specialists We seal, encapsulate and dehumidify. Guaranteed to stop and prevent mold and spore growth. If you have mold allergies, you will feel and breathe better. See ad, page 14.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 31.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 31.

ENVIRONMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Yoga on Land and Lake On Site Classes, Retreats and Workshops 864-722-3777 akashawellness.abmp.com

576-A Woodruff Rd. 864-281-1505 or 864-901-3776 GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com

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GREENVILLE

www.GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com Halton Business Park 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882 ItsYogaStudio.com

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

Your Yoga Studio ad here for as little as $40 per month! Other benefits included. Call now! 864-248-4910.

CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Drs. Lieberman, Weirs, & Herbert 843-572-1600 • COEM.com

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

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EYE NUTRITION GFM WELLNESS

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

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GFM WELLNESS

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

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

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

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 40.

HEALTH FOOD STORES

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

Specially trained by Dr. Andrew Weil in Integrative Medicine. Uses the best of modern medicine as well as evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Consultation available for weight management, balancing hormones, and restoring sleep and energy.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE EARTH DESIGN

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

We create a beautiful setting for your home while preserving Earth’s resources. Enjoy an outdoor space that saves water, lowers maintenance, and invites hummingbirds and butterflies. See ad, page 14.

ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER HAIR REMOVAL IT’S ONLY SKIN DEEP @ THE SHOPPES ON TRADE 211 Trade St. 727-243-6681 • Greer ItsOnlySkinDeep.com

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

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

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

HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

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

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

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville Imagine a farmers market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket. See ad, page 37.

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MASSAGE/BODYWORK BALANCED BODYWORK

Alyssa McDowell, LMT, CHTP 620 Congaree Rd. 864-770-5732 • Greenville

Get pain relief! Whether you pulled a muscle working out or are recovering from an accident, Alyssa can work wonders for you. GetBalancedBodywork.com.

RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE 106 Memorial Dr. • Greer 620 Howell Rd. • Greenville 864-634-3019 June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599

Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB.

MEDIATION JOY BENNETT

109 Laurens Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. D. 864-230-6300 • Greenville JoyBennett.org

Mediation allows for a custom-designed divorce settlement that reduces stress, lowers costs, and manages conflict constructively. Joy Bennett, MSW, LISW-CP, is an experienced Supreme Courtapproved mediator. She is highly skilled in visitation plans, property settlement, alimony, child support, and debt allocation. See ad, page 41.

ORGANIC HOME STORE NEST ORGANICS

51 N. Lexington Ave. 828-258-1901 • Asheville NestOrganics.com

Nest Organics is the Southeast’s destination for organic, safe, and sustainable products for the family. Organic mattresses and bedding from cradle to king. Organic baby/ children clothes and accessories. See ad, page 18.

PAIN MANAGEMENT GFM WELLNESS

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

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

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

We are a husband and wife team who make artisan heirlooms from life’s treasured moments. Ensure perfect memories of your Wedding, encapsulate youthful vitality with custom HS Senior Portraits, and renew the joy, tears, and excitement you’ve experienced with Newborn Baby Portraits. By appointment only. See ad, page 29.

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EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY

207 W. Antrim Rd. 864-419-2386 • Greenville EZenGym.com

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

Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. Alternative approaches include CranioSacral, Myofascial, Vestibular and Visceral Manipulation, drawing on the body’s selfhealing properties. See ad, page 40.

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acutapping, Craniosacral Therapy, cupping, foot detox, massage, nutritional counseling, paraffin wax treatment, preventive medicine classes and reflexology. See ad, page 44.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS

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

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

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

Thermography is an FDA approved, non-invasive breast screening with no radiation and no breast compression! It can help to detect very early physiological changes in your body. See ad, page 49.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH

VETERINARY CARE

OMA’S HEALING GARDEN WELLNESS CENTER

ALL ABOUT PETS

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

Oma is a renowned spiritual healer, intuitive and empath. She is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Integrated Energy Therapy (I.E.T.) practitioner. Over 25 years’ experience. Classes available. See ad, page 38.

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

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 37.

UNITY CHURCH OF GREENVILLE 207 E. Belvue Rd. 864-292-6499 • Taylors UnityChurchofGreenville.org

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

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 9.

Unity is a haven of peace where everyone is loved and empowered through positive, practical spirituality... to help people explore and express their God given potential. See ad, page 23.

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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

SLIM SOLUTIONS

27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 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. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

WEIGHT LOSS

We offer an in-house exercise program and on-site health coaches to keep you on track! Located inside Balanced Solutions. See ad, page 51.

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

10 Minutes = 1 Hour Workout Experience Whole Body Vibration! Our members agree it can help: Increase muscle strength Reduce effects of stress Accelerate weight loss Improve bone density Increase metabolism

Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable, and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds Discover the vibration sensation that’s sweeping the nation! in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 4. 49 mo. Prevent muscle loss

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Goga Studios Taylors

2801 Wade Hampton Blvd. #114 @ Publix, Hampton Village Center

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Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 30.

COMPLETE HEALING AND WELLNESS

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

Find many treatments under one roof. We offer chiropractic care, family medicine, massage therapy, physiotherapy, cold laser therapy, HCG for weight loss, and help with peripheral neuropathy. See ad, page 17.

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

Offering Live Blood Cell Microscopy. This internal view is key to understanding your body’s strengths and weaknesses. You actually see your white blood cells working and will observe any toxic interference in your system like yeast, fungus, bacteria, and parasites. Live cell analysis creates an understanding of what you need to do to restore your health! See ad, page 32.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH BALANCED SOLUTIONS 420 The Parkway, Ste. J The Village at Thornblade 864-662-7657 • Greer BalancedAgain.com

Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 120 Halton Rd, Ste. 1 864-354-2882 • Greenville 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 17.

YOGA/PILATES INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com

Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including bioidentical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 9.

Small group classes and private yoga therapy sessions. We specialize in yoga therapy for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia and weight loss. Classes appropriate for all ages, body shapes and fitness levels. We also have aerial/swing yoga. See ad, page 9.

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