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14 Some Like It Hot… 20 Sweating out the Toxins by Michele Senac
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30 DOGGY BREATH by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
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ur family has taken the “Inspire Change” (the theme of this issue) very seriously this month. We moved from our little apartment into a house. Jim’s job of 16 years in Florida has ended so he is coming to Greenville for good to help with the magazine and homeschool our teenage daughter. We will finally be together as a family and with racing hearts begin our new life in our new house, working with Natural Awakenings in the Upstate. We have been inspired by so many wonderful people we have met along this amazing journey. It is exciting to see what the next day will bring as we gain more inspiration and knowledge from and about this great community we now call “home”. The opportunity this month to let the sun shine in and rid ourselves from winter and hibernation is welcome. On page 25, Gardening for Wildlife, Fostering Nature’s Magic will start the season off with tips to bring nature in the Upstate into view. We will be adding some of these ideas to our new backyard, which is connected to a conservation area and chock full of interesting sightings. Many of our readers have said they enjoy our Natural Pet section each month, and this month’s “Doggy Breath” article on page 30 can definitely help if you have a furry friend who has this issue. Along with a variety of feature articles, we also offer our usual departments, plus up-to-the-minute news briefs written by some of our wonderful local advertisers. Please take a look at what they are doing this month and support them, because without them, this magazine would not be here. Looking ahead, we’re delighted to inform you about next month’s issue. We’ll be introducing our first Complete Guide to Green & Healthy Living along with our “green living” theme in April and are looking for the best photo or photos that represent green and healthy living in the Upstate for our Front Cover Photography Contest. See the information below for more details. In the meantime, have a wonderful March, and we hope you’ll call or e-mail us if you have any comments. Please share this copy of Natural Awakenings with your family or pick up a few extras to pass along to coworkers and friends. Welcome Spring!
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newsbriefs Earth Fest 2010 comes to Greenville Tech
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arth Fest 2010 will be held at Greenville Tech on Tuesday, April 20, from 10 am to 2 pm The event is designed to encourage students along with faculty, staff, and members of the community to be environmentally responsible. Local earth-friendly companies and organizations are invited to participate with products, demonstrations and information on incorporating ecologically sound behavior into everyday routines. The event is free, and everyone is welcome. For information on being part of Earth Fest 2010, go to www.gvltec.edu/earthfest or call 864-250-8767.
Slim and Tone Celebrates New Management with Open House
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lim and Tone of Greenville is under new management and will be celebrating with an Open House this month. They are a “ladies only” fitness facility with a mission of helping women reach their healthy lifestyle goals. Slim and Tone is a one-stop studio featuring circuit training, cardio equipment, yoga, Pilates, cardio classes, the exclusive Infra-Red Body Wrap System, Migun Massage, and traditional massage therapy. Members receive discounts, but there is no requirement to join to enjoy the services. Slim and Tone members have also started their Biggest Loser Contest and classes in January. These “boot camp” style classes include cardio, endurance and strength training. “Biggest Loser workouts are both fun and challenging” states Slim and Tone Member, Brenda Raines. Slim and Tone is located at 3514 Hwy 153, Greenville in the Powdersville Plaza. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 7am-7:30pm, Friday 7am-6pm and Saturday 8am-2pm. For more information, call 864-295-4383 or visit SlimAndToneSC.com.
South Carolina Unveils State’s Newest License Plate to Promote Recycling
Westside Club in Spartanburg Now Offering Massage Therapy
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he Westside Club, a fitness and sports club in Spartanburg, is proud to announce the addition of Janet Smith, a licensed massage therapist, to their staff. Janet, a native of Spartanburg, graduated from Dorman High School in 2000 and finished her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at USC Upstate in 2004. She received her Massage Therapy Certificate and License from Greenville Technical College in 2008. The Westside Club offers a variety of sports activities, fitness classes and personal training and is open seven days a week. Child care is also available. Having a massage practitioner available for their members was a natural addition to their current services. The Westside Club is located at 501 Willis Rd. in Spartanburg, (behind the new Target Store off Hwy 29). For more information, call 864587-7106, ext. 0 or visit TheWestsideClub.com.
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he Carolina Recycling Association, along with other industry groups, unveiled South Carolina’s newest license plate last month during the Annual South Carolina Recycling Industry Legislative Day. The plate, imprinted with the words “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and the triangular recycling logo, will serve as an educational tool to remind residents of the Palmetto State that South Carolina’s most valuable assets are its natural resources. Approved by the General Assembly last May, the plate is available immediately and will cost motorists $30 every two years, in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees. Proceeds from the sale of the plate will go to the Carolina Recycling Association to promote the growth of the South Carolina recycling industry. The recycling industry announced investments in 2008 of $1.1 billion with approximately 1,400 jobs added to the state of South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Recycling Market Development Advisory Council 2008 Annual Report. You can apply for the new recycling specialty plate at any DMV office or visit scdmvonline.com. For more information, call 803-737-0477. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Bella Haven Expands its Facility in Spartanburg
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ella Haven is a Well-Being Center for the Mind, Body and Spirit. The facility has expanded to include two therapy rooms, two private consultation rooms and added a tea and coffee counter. Owner, Betty Skalitzky, is a certified leader for Louise Hay’s Heal Your Life, Achieve Your Dreams Workshops and Study Groups. Heal Your Life and Achieve your Dreams Workshops help to unleash your true potential. Other workshops and classes offered include Nutritional Health, Healing and Self Improvement. A Therapeutic Massage Therapist and Acupuncture/Acupressure Therapist is now available. Therapies offered include Massage (various modalities), Aqua Chi De-Tox Foot Spa, Chi Machine, which uses the pattern of “Gentle Infinity” to stimulate circulation, Bio Mat (Thermotherapy) and Mini Trampoline for low impact exercise. Bella Haven has a meditation garden, gift shop, expanded lending library, conference center and retreat facilities. Yoga, Tai Chi and Art Therapy classes will be available beginning this summer. “Bella Haven means Beautiful Haven, a place to come relax and learn,” says Skalitzky. Bella Haven is located at 806 John Dodd Rd, in Spartanburg. For more information and to register for workshops, call 864-439-0565 or 239-898-0496. See ad, page 27.
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3rd Annual Lawn Mower Exchange to be Held in Greenville
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reenville County is inviting all of its residents, in the incorporated and unincorporated areas, to participate in its 3rd Annual Lawn Mower Exchange event (LME). This event will be held in the Whole Foods parking lot on Woodruff Road on Saturday, April 24 from 9am to 1pm. To make this year’s event appeal to an even larger audience, a compost bin sale will be coupled with the lawn mower exchange. This event is part of the clean air public education campaign in South Carolina’s Upstate region. The event’s purpose includes heightening the public’s awareness of the negative impact of gasoline powered lawnmowers and garden equipment operations on air quality; facilitating the public’s exchange of used gasoline-powered lawnmowers for battery operated or reel mowers; and educating the public on the value of reducing the amount of lawn areas necessitating mowing by replacing them with gardens and other landscaping alternatives. Lawn mower manufacturers and/or authorized dealers will be available on-site to sell environmentally-friendly lawnmowers and garden equipment. Residents wanting to trade their old gasoline-powered lawnmowers for non-gasoline-powered lawnmowers will receive an $80 voucher good toward purchasing a new mower at a discounted price (per the manufacturer). The voucher is valid for the LME event only. The number of $80-vouchers is limited to 125; therefore, vouchers will be given on a first come, first served basis. Compost bins will also be sold at a discounted price (per the distributor), while supplies last. For more information, call Sandra at 864-467-7409 oremailsyudice@greenvillecounty.org.
New Approach to Dentistry Arrives in the Upstate
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aterstone Dentistry in Greenville has a new approach to dentistry in the Upstate. They offer a comforting and relaxing atmosphere for patients. In their cozy lobby, a patient can unwind by hearing the tranquil sounds of a waterfall or by feeling the warmth from their fireplace. Complementary massage, reflexology and aromatherapy are offered before, after, or during dental treatments by licensed massage therapists. These complimentary services can include anything from a foot and hand massage, hot and/or cold stone treatments, neck and shoulder massages, and/or a special treatment for TMJ dysfunction. Dr. Beatriz Dennis, owner and founder of Waterstone Dentistry, incorporates relaxation treatments along with her dentistry to address the health and happiness of the whole patient…a philosophy that has been embraced in other areas of the country but is unique to Greenville. Dr. Dennis believes superior dental treatment cannot be achieved in a stressful environment. Waterstone brings dentistry of a different nature to the Upstate … a relaxing experience that helps alleviate stress and in a unique and positive way. Patients can now enjoy an experience conducive to their overall emotional and physical health and well-being. Maintaining optimal oral health not only gives beneficiaries a brighter, healthier smile, but may also help them fend off many potentially chronic diseases. Preventive appointments are invaluable in identifying dental problems which may become more serious and costly to treat if left undiagnosed and untreated. Waterstone Dentistry is located at 905 East Washington St. in Greenville and is open Monday-Thursday from 7am to 4:30pm. For more information, call 864-2320440 or visit WaterstoneDentistry.com.
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Fundraiser Promotes Awareness and Ownership of Hub City Co-Operative Grocery
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n ownership/fundraising event called “Spring for Your Community” will be held on Saturday March 27 from 12 noon until 8pm at Duncan Estates, 840 Union St. in Spartanburg. This event will promote awareness and ownership of the new Hub City Co-operative Grocery. Founded by Ashley Campbell, the Co-op will be promoting local fresh produce, meats and goods in a member-owned market place. People in the Spartanburg community can support this process by signing up for Ownerships and volunteering precious time and energy toward the growth and development of this grassroots organization. While enjoying a day of live music at the event, there will also be an art auction, a silent auction, and a used book sale as well as informational tables featuring the Colors Arts program, Spartanburg Charter School and other organizations. It will also encourage excitement in the community as people will have a place to shop in downtown Spartanburg that will provide local, fresh and healthy food in a community oriented and creative environment. For more information about the Spring for Your Community event and the Hub City Co-op, call 864-621-0586 or visit hubcitycoop.org.
Spring Cleaning Healthy Living Expo at Earth Fare in Greenville
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atural Awakenings Magazine is sponsoring a Healthy Living Expo. It will be hosted by Earth Fare-The Healthy Supermarket on Saturday, March 27 from 12-4pm. Meet natural and eco-friendly businesses and fitness and wellness providers from around the Upstate. Taste new foods, exchange ideas and learn about the issues important to the local community and the environment. There will be opportunities to sample products and services, as well as free chair and foot massages. The first 100 guests receive a Natural Awakenings recycled shopping bag. Earth Fare is located at 3620 Pelham Rd, in Greenville. For more information, call 864-248-4910. See ad, page 29.
ike and Pam Reekie, owners of Living Healthy Technologies, recently filed letters of incorporation and have become an LLC. The LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a flexible form of business enterprise that blends elements of partnership and corporate structures. Living Healthy Technologies’ primary focus is to improve air and water quality in homes and commercial applications with technology that helps those with allergies, asthma, and respiratory issues due to mold, mildew, pollen, pet dander and any other indoor air pollution. The air purification system eliminates odors, bacteria, and viruses.The water filtration system is super-hydrating and ph balanced. It also detoxifies the water and provides antioxidant properties. The product line they represent, EcoQuest International, which was purchased by Aerus Holdings, LLC in March 2009, recently re-branded the product offerings under the new name Vollara. For more information, contact Mike and Pam Reekie at 864-2710330 or visit MyVollara.com/lht. See ad, page 12.
Living Well Chiropractic Opens Second Office in Greenville
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fter ten years serving the Upstate from her Dacusville/Easley office, Dr. Jennifer Owens and her staff are offering care in Greenville as well. Appointments are now available for corrective chiropractic care, Nutrition Response Testing and therapeutic Dr. Jennifer massage at 140 W. Stone Avenue in Greenville. Owens Living Well offers specialized health care primarily through Designed Clinical Nutrition, Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP®) and extensive patient education. CBP combines standard chiropractic joint adjustments with a higher level of chiropractic to provide more permanent relief and improved health for patients through spine and postural correction. This includes skilled adjustments, traction and exercises. For more information about Living Well Chiropractic in Easley or Greenville, call 864-246-5554 or visit LvnWell.com.
Pam and Mike Reekie
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newsbriefs Support Offered for Families Working on Diaper-Free Baby Care
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arolina Water Birth is now offering an Elimination Communication (EC) Meetup group in Simpsonville. What is Elimination Communication? EC is also known as natural infant hygiene or diaper-free baby care. EC is the norm in over 75 countries worldwide. This method is not about getting a baby potty trained sooner than other baby’s, although this is a nice side effect. It is about learning to communicate with your baby. Baby’s let us know when they are hungry, sleepy, and too cold or too hot, and when they eliminate. If a baby is crying, the first thing parents check is whether they are hungry or soiled. Learning EC is reducing the need for the baby to sit in his/her own waste. EC is not toilet training; it is engaging in communication and becoming in tune with the baby by responding to a basic need. Diaper free has a much broader meaning than just going diaper less. It means freedom from an exclusive reliance on diapers by following an easy rhythm that can be established with the baby even on the day of birth. Newborns often urinate when their diapers are removed. This is because they are naturally inclined to not
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soil themselves. In countries where babies are worn throughout the day in slings and diapers are not available, caregivers learn quickly when the baby needs to eliminate so they can avoid being soiled themselves. By ignoring a baby’s signal, we are asking the baby to tune out a natural instinct. With EC, the baby learns to trust that you will respond to his/her needs, which is a vital part of Attachment Parenting. The baby also maintains the bodily awareness they were born with and over time can make associations between cues and elimination. The midwives at Carolina Water Birth have been impressed with EC families. Babies especially seem to enjoy the communication that EC provides. Carolina Water Birth is now offering an EC Meetup group to benefit families who are currently ECing and those who are interested in learning more. Meetups will be held starting in April at Carolina Water Birth in Simpsonville. For more information, contact Carolina Water Birth at 864329-0010 or visit carolinawaterbirth.com. See ad, page 9.
Mindfulness‌
Paying Attention to Life!
By Michele Senac
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ife is filled with a variety of experiences. The way in which individuals respond to life events can either increase feelings of well being and connection to the flow of life or increase feelings of separation and powerlessness. Mindfulness is a powerful tool for experiencing life fully and exploring physical, emotional and spiritual responses. Training in mindfulness helps the participant become compassionate and aware of habitual ways of responding to life. As growth in compassion and clarity occur, life can be experienced more directly. With awareness and non-judgment, choices and responses can be explored. When practicing mindfulness, one becomes present to the thoughts, feelings and body sensations occurring. Qualities of steadfastness, ease, a sense of new possibilities, freedom and empowerment can be realized. Eventually, these qualities cultivated during mindfulness practice can begin to infuse daily life. Mindfulness entered the arena of medical research in 1979 when Jon Kabat-Zinn developed and began to study Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR. Over the past 3 decades, his research revealed significant, sustained improvement in physical and emotional symptoms for people with medical diagnoses including cancer, depression, heart disease
and chronic pain. In 1990, Dr. Dean Ornish reported results of his groundbreaking research in lifestyle change, which included mindfulness and yoga, in reversing heart disease without medication or surgery. He studied patients with moderate to severe coronary artery disease over a 5-year period and demonstrated a significant reduction in plaque (fatty deposits) along the coronary arteries (blood vessels that nourish the heart). There has been much research since that time. The overall results in many studies reveal that the practice mindfulness reduces anxiety, helps with adjustments to serious life situations, including medical diagnoses such as breast and prostate cancer. Studies reported significant improvement in quality of life, symptoms of stress and sleep quality, as well as a positive shift in immune profile. Mindfulness has been effective in supporting people with chronic pain, anxiety, fibromyalgia and hypertension. There are no risks or adverse effects associated with mindfulness training. It is relatively easy to learn and can be practiced almost anywhere. Mindfulness is a way to improve quality of life. Mindfulness can be viewed as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Elaine Lang RN, MS, CNS-BC, offers Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, an 8 week course, at Carolina Stress Relief in Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-583-3621 or visit MyBodyandSoul.com. See ad, page 14. Michele Senac is a freelance writer in the Upstate, and can be contacted at 864-631-9335.
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healthbriefs March is National Nutrition Month
White Tea Tops Herbal Charts
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n a recent test to evaluate the health properties of extracts from 21 plant species, white tea considerably outperformed them all. “We were testing very small amounts, far less than you would find in a drink,” says Professor Declan Naughton of Kingston University, in London, one of the UK’s leading specialists on inflammation. “The early indicators are that white tea reduces the risk of inflammation that is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis and some cancers, as well as wrinkles.” Evidently, the properties of white tea go beyond high levels of antioxidants to also block the activities of enzymes that break down elastin and collagen. Naughton explains that elastin supports the body’s natural elasticity, which helps lungs, arteries, ligaments and skin to function. It also helps body tissues repair wounds and stops skin from sagging. Collagen, a protein found in connective tissues, is also key to skin strength and resilience. Eight of the other plants and herbs analyzed also help protect against the breakdown of both elastin and collagen associated with age-related wrinkling. After white tea, bladderwrack performed well, followed by extracts of cleavers (Galium aparine, also called goosegrass) rose, green tea, angelica, anise and pomegranate. Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Shining the Spotlight on Our Successes
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ometimes we may feel doomed to repeat our mistakes, but not if we learn to look to our successes rather than our failures, suggests research from The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It hinges on the fact that, “We have shown that brain cells keep track of whether recent behaviors were successful or not,” explains one of the scientists, and that when a behavior was successful, brain cells became more finely tuned to what is being learned. Failure, on the other hand, appears to produce little or no change in the brain, nor does failure appear to trigger any improvement in behavior. In their study, the researchers worked with monkeys, giving them trial and error tasks on a computer screen while monitoring their brain activity. When a monkey answered correctly, a signal lingered in its brain, neurons processed information more sharply and effectively, and the monkey was more likely to get the next task right as well. It may help explain the longtime saying, “Success breeds success.”
Push-Ups for Better Vision
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here’s another way to see better than just cleaning your glasses when they’re dirty, suggest optometrists at the University of Houston College of Optometry. We can apply their no-cost, athome approach, called pencil push-up therapy. The simple exercise, when practiced regularly, the doctors say, can improve visual acuity and performance at school and work. How does it work? Visually follow a small letter penned or pasted on a pencil eraser as you move the pencil closer to the nose. The goal is to be able to keep the letter in focus until it touches the nose. The exercise appears to help with a common condition known as convergence insufficiency, which may affect up to 20 percent of the population. The condition refers to someone who can’t cross their eyes. If left unattended, it can affect their reading skills and cause headaches and eye strain. In-office professional vision therapy also can help, but the do-it-yourself exercise works well.
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Voice Remapping:
Advancing the art of emotional healing By Michele Senac, adapted from an article by Toni van Gils
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he voice carries a person’s emotion. What goes undetected with normal hearing are the vibrational patterns in the voice. The ability to
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track these vibrations through voice remapping can be a key to authentic emotional healing. Voice mapping uses a combination of lights, sound and a customized computer program that produces generational voice graphs. Graphs are based on voice vibrations alone and not influenced by tone quality or verbiages.The analysis indicates the negative thoughts and emotions. This can help bring clarity and understanding. A client recalled an event not thought about in 40 years. It was a key to healing. Family dynamics are strong, even with relatives that one never knew. Belief systems and life patterns are connected to people such as family members, spouses, partners and others of influence. One of the benefits of voice remapping is that it can be effective for
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people who were adopted or whose parents died when they were young. This is possible because DNA, our biological pattern, is held in every organ and cell of our bodies. A person only has to speak briefly about someone and the vibrational patterns are revealed. Voice mapping can be helpful in releasing challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, fears, phobias, trauma, and self-destructive behavior. Sessions can include 1 to 4 rounds. Each round lasts about 15 minutes. The client sits comfortably in a chair. The voice patterns are recorded and a visual graph, called a voice map, is displayed. Relaxing music plays and a light show is created. As the body comes into alignment with these frequencies, a gentle balancing process begins.Through a progression of rounds, the body balances its emotional stress points. Clients describe the process as relaxing, releasing and remarkable. For more information on Voice Mapping, contact Jan Posey, The Willow Wellness Center, 864-233-3033. See ad, page 17.
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Some Like It Hot… Sweating out the Toxins by Michele Senac
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nfrared Sauna can be a quick, easy way to release toxins in the body. Although the body’s natural function is to eliminate toxins on its own, supporting the body in this process can be very helpful in maintaining good health. Phyllis Woods, certified colon hydrotherapist with Internal Fitness, says that infrared sauna penetrates 2-3 inches deeper into the levels of skin than regular saunas. With this deep penetration, toxins can be pulled from the body at a faster rate and with quicker results. Woods offers a variety of services at her Mauldin location to help cleanse and rid the body of harmful toxins. Infrared sauna has been reported to be a safe form of naturally occurring energy that heats the body by a process called direct light conversion. Direct light conversion warms only the body and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding free air. This is one of the differences between infrared sauna and regular sauna. The temperature of infrared sauna is approximately 70 degrees lower than a regular sauna. This decreased temperature penetrates the body more comfortably, releasing toxins without the client having the feeling of being too hot.
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According to Woods, there are many benefits to infrared sauna. These include strengthening the cardiovascular system, detoxifying heavy metals, purifying fat cells, improving the immune system, removing bacteria, improving skin, relieving muscle spasms, aches, joint stiffness and pain. Infrared sauna is also helpful for stress relief, overall relaxation and increasing energy level. Typically, the client sits in a private infrared sauna booth, partially clothed, either in a bathing suit or with a large towel wrapped around the body. Soft music plays and the client is encouraged to relax. Sessions are usually 20-45 minutes depending on the client’s preference. During the session the body sweats and release of toxins occurs. Drinking water is encouraged. Water is offered intermittently before, during and after the sauna treatment. Clients report feeling relaxed, refreshed and renewed after infrared sauna. When asked what Woods does to maintain optimum health, she says: “Exercising and drinking plenty of water is important. So is eating more foods from the earth, eliminating processed foods and detoxifying the body.” For more information on infrared sauna and detoxifying the body, contact Phyllis Woods at 864-757-1269 or www.Internal-Fitness.net. See ad, page 22. Michele Senac is a freelance writer in the Upstate, and can be contacted at 864-631-9335.
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Tasty Treat by Dr. Rallie McAllister
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mericans love the taste of salt, and most of us eat far too much of it. On average, we consume 10 grams daily, the amount in two teaspoons, and double the 5 grams per day recommended by the World Health Organization. All of this mindless salt consumption is wreaking havoc with the nation’s health. A recent meta-study published in the British Medical Journal confirmed that high salt intake elevates blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because it increases the amount of calcium we excrete in our urine, it also tends to weaken bones and make us more vulnerable to osteoporosis, according to research at the University of California, San Francisco. Although table salt contains two elements—sodium and chlorine—it’s the sodium that’s responsible for most of the negative effects, which become worsened by the typically low levels of potassium in many diets. “Sodium and potassium must be balanced for good health. Americans need to increase their potassium as much as they need to decrease their sodium,” advises nutrition specialist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a certified nutrition specialist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. “Fortunately, fruits, vegetables and whole grains aren’t just low in sodium; they’re also rich in potassium.” We can dramatically curb our salt consumption both by eating more plant foods and limiting processed foods, which account for an average 77 percent of our daily sodium intake. Another 12 percent occurs naturally in meats, grains and produce. Only about 11 percent comes from the salt shakers on our tables. “If we cut back on foods that come out of cans and boxes with bar codes, we’d have more wiggle room with table salt,” says Bowden. Then, it’s vital to pick our salt wisely. 16
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When used conservatively and creatively, finishing foods with natural salts can make nutritious eating more enjoyable. According to purveyors of natural salt products, these can deliver 50 or more trace minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium and iodine, all within the bounds of good taste. “Good salt has a tremendous impact on the flavors of various foods,” explains Dave Joachim, author of The Science of Good Food and founder of Chef Salts, a line of premier seasoning blends. “It can intensify some flavors, including sweet and savory, or umami, while diminishing others, such as bitter and tart flavors. That’s why a salt rim on an organic margarita glass works so well—salt suppresses the tartness of the lime and brings out its subtle sweetness.” With a mind-boggling variety of culinary salts available, choosing just the right one can be a challenge. “Each type of salt has unique qualities,” advises Joachim. “Differences in color, flavor, and texture are created by the mineral and moisture content of the salt, the size and shape of the crystals and even the harvesting methods used.” Each also stands in stark contrast to common table salt, which is 99.7 percent sodium chloride that has been heat blasted, stripped of other minerals and chemically treated to re-infuse iodine content. Yes, iodine is essential for good health; it is important for the production of thyroid hormones and critical for pregnant women, observes Jim Roach, a medical doctor and founder of Midway Center for Integrative Medicine in Midway, Kentucky. He reports that as more people shy away from their old salt standby, “Americans are getting less iodine than 30 years ago.” But another way to meet the body’s basic iodine needs is with natural salt, as well as sea vegetables such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi. While remaining mindful of our overall sodium intake, we can take wide-ranging pleasure in experimenting with many varieties of natural salt.
Salt Varieties Following are seven favorites that turn up time and again. n Black salt or kala namak is a pearly, pink-grey mineral salt from India, characterized by a strong, sulfurous taste. n Celtic sea salt, harvested from the salt flats of Northern France, is marked by a mellow flavor with a hint of sweetness; its crystals may be white, pink or grey. n Fleur de sel, the “flower of salt,” is considered the premier quality grey sea salt, with fine crystals, a crisp texture and a delicate flavor and aroma. n Grey salt, or sel gris, comes from evaporated sea water off the coast of Brittany, France; its unrefined crystals are purple-grey in color and have a fresh, light flavor. n Hawaiian black lava salt comprises a blend of sea salt and volcanic charcoal, prized for its dramatic color and smoky flavor. n Hawaiian red sea salt contains alaea, a volcanic clay that enriches the salt with iron oxide and gives it a distinctive pink color and mellow flavor. n Himalayan salt, a full-flavored salt, has traces of iron that give its crystals a soft pink glow. Once a year, Nepaliworkers harvest this salt from an ancient fossilized seabed. While savoring salt in sensible quantities, remember that, “We eat with our eyes, too,” says Joachim. “We can appreciate the beautiful crystal structures of the different kinds of salts. They’re astonishingly varied—large flakes and tiny grains; pyramids and delicate, flat chips. Like snowflakes, there’s an endless variety.”
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Rallie McAllister is a medical doctor with master’s degrees in public health and environmental health. She publishes as an author, syndicated columnist and co-founder of MommyMDGuides. com, a free website providing tips from integrative physicians who are also mothers. natural awakenings
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f not me, who; if not now, when?” may well be the mantra of today’s conscious citizen activists, who feel led by an inner spirit to decisively achieve positive change in their communities. In The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism, pioneering author, scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey inspires readers to become sacred activists and to participate in radically transforming the world. Awakened to our divine purpose, Harvey proposes, we each can become an effective and practical agent of change for social justice and sustainability. He urges us to find the particular focus that ignites our individual passion. In doing so, we will come to understand that, “Service is the road to profound and lasting joy.” Natural Awakenings has met scores of joy-filled travelers throughout our nation who have chosen this actionoriented path, becoming an inspiration to others far beyond those they help. Among them are these five “Homegrown Heroes,” who daily choose to 20
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During the 1970s and early ’80s, Adam Bucko, co-founder and managing director of The Reciprocity Foundation, lived in Poland under a communist regime that denied its citizens freedom of speech and opportunities for self-actualization. Dissatisfied, Bucko immigrated to the United States at age 17 and, in his quest for a purpose-filled life, spent time in several monasteries here and in Thailand and India. One day, on his way to following a detached life of contemplation and prayer in a monastery in India, Bucko encountered a homeless child who lived on the streets of Delhi. The brief but meaningful interaction became for him a transformational experience. “It made me realize that while meditation left me peaceful, it put me in a sort of spiritual coma,” says Bucko, “and up until then, I was only feeling the edges of my life.” The momentary collapse of an invisible, protective buffer between these two different worlds broke Bucko’s heart wide open. “It allowed me to understand that the pain of others was also my pain, and that my desire for spiritual liberation from the world ultimately prevented me from making true spiritual progress,” he explains. Bucko’s second insight was equally significant: The goal of spiritual work is not just to experience God but also to bring God’s presence into the world, so that we, as well as the world, can be transformed. Today, this former monk is the spiritual driver of the Reciprocity
Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit that enables homeless and high-risk youth and young adults to permanently exit the social services system and start meaningful, sustainable careers in the creative economy of fashion, design, marketing and public relations. Bucko, who is also a trained sociologist and veteran homeless youth program coordinator, says the foundation aims to build a national network of programs. Expanding from its current base in New York City, he has his sights set on cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and Austin, Texas. Contact The Reciprocity Foundation, 100 Church St., Ste. 1604, NY, NY; 347546-2670; ReciprocityFoundation.org.
Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge, Activists for Feeding the Hungry While the recession whittles away at household budgets, Karen Day and McCabe Coolidge work to expand the ancient tradition of gleaning in their Floyd, Virginia community. They
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explain that in biblical times, the edge of a farmer’s crop was left unharvested to provide food for the poor. Through their Portable Produce project, begun two years ago, overplanted crops, as well as bruised or marked produce that can’t be sold, find new purpose. During growing season, the qualifying produce picked and donated by local farmers graciously appears on the doorsteps of Coolidge’s Wildfire Pots pottery studio. There, volunteers separate and deliver it, along with donated freshly baked breads, to individuals and families who are without transportation. Surplus fruits and vegetables are canned or frozen. The project has already doubled in size, now regularly serving 60 recipients. Impressed by the enthusiasm natural awakenings
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of the 100 community volunteers who have eagerly joined the effort, the duo explains their modus operandi in simple terms: “We pay attention to a problem and address it.” That’s evident in Day and McCabe’s initiation of three more local projects underway in the past five years to help feed the hungry of all ages: Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids, Souper Douper Soup Circles and a local chapter of Empty Bowls, a national initiative. “We’re all about addressing problems when they are small, so that only small, manageable solutions are necessary.” McCabe cites Dorothy Day (18971980), who started a soup kitchen in New York City in the 1930s as his inspiration, as well as Catholic Workers Communities, where he was active in the 1980s. Day’s activism began with an internship at Faithful Fools Street Ministry in San Francisco, inspired and co-founded by Rev. Kay Jorgensen, a Unitarian minister. Contact Portable Produce, Wildfire Pots, Winter Sun-302, S. Locust St., Floyd, VA; 540-357-5657; PlentyLocal.org.
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Susan Eirich, Ph.D., has been in love with animals for as long as she can remember. Her motivation for rescuing them, however, arrived unexpectedly. First, an unforgettable, scrawny kitten was dropped off at a farm she was renting in Kentucky; then, she made friends with a wolf-hybrid dog that led her to Jean Simpson, a wildanimal trainer who shares her deep connection with animals. Together, the two women established Earthfire Institute, a 40-acre wildlife sanctuary and retreat center on the western slope of Grand Teton National Park, near Driggs, Idaho. “Earthfire was built to expand our sense of connection with all living beings,” says Eirich, “and to contribute to what we believe is the unfolding story of the transformation in humanity’s relationship to the community of life.” Grounded by her daily interaction with foxes, bears, wolves, lynx, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, buffalo, badgers and other animals cared for at the Institute, Eirich seeks to help her own species share in the indescribable beauty of the human/animal eye-to-eye and heart-to-heart connection that she and her small staff
experience. A moment-to-moment spiritual practice of communing with nature and listening in the silence for something larger gifts Eirich with an ability to give words to thoughts and ideas that come from a deep inner place. “The directive that comes from the silence within is different and evolves in a way that I wouldn’t plan for if I was only working from the intellect,” she explains. One of the best stories that poignantly conveys the sacred animal/human interaction experienced at Earthfire involves Thunder, a 17-year-old wolf that laid for several days unconscious in the wildlife garden, beyond the sight of other wolves, ready to slip away to the spirit world. The vet knelt beside Thunder and stroked his fur as he gave a merciful injection. In the second that the once strong and regal wolf died, as his soul passed from his body, all 30 wolves at Earthfire gave up their grieving howl. “The vet was shocked to feel the sound resonate within his body,” recalls Eirich. “Even though Thunder’s pack was nowhere near the garden, they felt his passing and wanted to say goodbye and wish him well on his passage. This is what it’s like for humans and animals to live in a quiet, meditative space where, undisturbed, we can feel their essence and they can feel ours.” Contact Susan Eirich, Earthfire Institute, P.O. Box 368, Driggs, ID; 208-456-0926; EarthfireInstitute.org.
Debbe Magnusen, Activist for Abandoned Babies Debbe Magnusen felt bereft after hearing about an abandoned baby found suffocated in a trash bag close to her Costa Mesa home in California. As a compassionate woman who had already fostered more than 30
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Maxim Williams, Activist for Building Healthier Communities
drug-exposed babies while raising two biological children, Magnusen chose to Eternal optimist and survichannel her anger and frustration into vor Ann Frank once said constructive action. “How wonderful it is that “As a foster mother, I had always nobody need wait a single hoped that unwanted babies would moment before starting to be brought to me,” she recalls. “But it improve the world.” Maxim didn’t occur to me until that moment Williams has wasted not one single that no one knew where I was or that I moment improving his adopted home wanted to rescue their newborn.” of Greenville. In the summer of 2008, The insight led her to create a 24/7 Williams joined the Bon Secours St. crisis hotline in her Orange County livFrancis Health System to become Director of Community Relationship Building ing room in 1996. Within 12 hours, she and to lead their Healthy Communities received her first call, from a frantic, Initiative. Since that time, Williams has frightened woman who had hidden her made a remarkable impact on local pregnancy from everyone she knew. To communities by working from the inside date, Project Cuddle has helped rescue out through grassroots advocacy as well 663 unwanted babies. “No baby deas public and private partnerships. This serves to die before having a chance to homegrown hero seeks to identify the live,” says Magnusen, who understands areas where the health of our comthe desperation of girls and women munities is failing and leaves no stone who can be in labor while still denying unturned when examining everything that they are pregnant. from physical wellness to economic This tireless activist imagines development. He then draws from the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, herself in the place of every abandoned community ministry services and carechild and is inspirationally refueled each fully cultivated local partnerships to time she sees a newborn baby crying gain the resources to address the ailing safely in a hospital. “For me, God is in communities’ needs. A shining example every person,” says Magnusen, whose of his work is the implementation of biggest lesson from Project Cuddle, now the Sterling Phoenix League, an initiaoperating nationally, is the grace to be tive created to revitalize the struggling nonjudgmental. “I’m alive,” she mainSterling community and create an aftains, “so that I can unconditionally love fordable and healthy neighborhood for every scared girl or woman [who comes families, seniors, and adults. to me] through her ordeal.” This recently honored MLK Citizen of the Year is not content to make a difference himself; he also strives to Contact Debbe Magnusen, Project inspire the youth of Greenville to make Cuddle, non-crisis 714-432-9681 or their own mark on the community. As info@ProductCuddle.org; crisis hotline co-facilitator of the Authentic Youth 888-628-3353. Civic Engagement initiative, Williams helps to discover opportunities for local high school students to be involved with decision making, classroom success and neighborhood safety within their own communities. Williams considers it a personal and spiritual calling to combine his diverse background, business acumen and civic passion to make a difference locally. Says Williams, “At the end of the day, I believe that we can arrive at healthier communities when we have the right balance of relationships and economics.”
MAXIM A. WILLIAMS, Director, Community Relationship Building. One St. Francis Dr, Greenville 864-477-0844 (cell) http://www.stfrancishealth.org/communityrelationships Facebook: Phoenix League
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Troy Von Otnott, Political Activist for Sustainable Business As a child growing up in New Orleans, Troy Von Otnott recalls members of his family embracing politics, interfacing with politicians and working on public policy issues. The lively discussions and debates sparked his curiosity about the political process and eventually led him to visit the halls of power in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C., for a firsthand understanding of how a democracy works. He remarks: “Although we live in a free enterprise society, government still controls how we function in life, particularly from a business standpoint.”
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In his native city, politics is considered a contact sport, vigorously discussed around dinner tables. “We play for keeps,” explains Von Otnott, “and unlike other larger regional cities, the business community doesn’t run this city, the politicians do. If you want to get anything done, you have to understand how to function inside the political system.” A self-described “half capitalist, half environmentalist,” Von Otnott sells solar products and avidly promotes the renewable energy business via his New Orleans-based South Coast Solar Company. A longtime political activist for clean energy, he has been actively involved with his state’s development of its renewable energy industry. Von Otnott speaks monthly to groups around the state, encouraging his audiences to engage in the political process by demanding that sustainable business practices become the cornerstone of Louisiana public policy. “Citizens must learn to hold their political candidates accountable and let them know that renewable energy is an important industry that can generate the kind of jobs that can’t be exported,” he advises. In the end, he reflects, support for renewable energies supports the betterment of mankind. Troy Von Otnott, South Coast Solar, LLC, 733 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, LA; 504-529-7869; SouthCoastSolar.com. As we begin a new decade, let us see new opportunities to take fresh action on the issues we are most passionate about. With our collective vision and potential, we can go far in meeting today’s challenges and making the type of impact that Robert Kennedy envisioned in 1966: “Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he or she sends forth a tiny ripple of hope. And crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest of walls of oppression and resistance.” Linda Sechrist is a freelance writer and the editor of Natural Awakenings’ flagship magazine in Southwest Florida. Connect via 239-434-9392.
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use water to bathe, clean their food or breed. A lake, pond or wetland can be the most exciting element in a wildlife garden, because of the wildlife it attracts. Water supplies can be supplemented with birdbaths or mini-ponds. Even shallow saucers of water placed on the ground or low-lying puddle areas will serve as welcome water sources for some wildlife.
GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE
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or me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful music of songbirds or a frog chorus. Some people love to sit and watch the playful antics of squirrels scampering through the trees. Whatever the reason or season, America’s gardeners and backyard enthusiasts are learning that one of the most enjoyable ways to take care of their share of the planet is to create a wildlife-friendly landscape surrounding their home. It is hard to deny the magic that wildlife adds to a domestic landscape. Providing hardy habitat for garden creatures allows us to help the environment while granting close-up views of nature that can restore a childlike sense of wonder in anyone fortunate enough to visit the private, peaceable kingdom of which we are the caretakers. Most experts list the three most basic elements necessary for any wildlifefriendly landscape as food, water and shelter. Note that shelter is not synonymous with abode, such as a birdhouse or bunny hut. When it comes to wildlife, we need to think of the complete picture and ensure “safety first.” For example, luring wildlife to a garden that contains pesticides or wandering house pets can do more harm than good. The goal is to provide refuge, a place that
provides nourishing, restful and safe shelter for visiting wildlife.
Shelter: Adding natural elements to
the landscape provides the best shelter. Dense trees and shrubs make excellent nesting sites and cover for birds and small mammals. Prune with caution. Rock piles, brush piles and dense ground cover also provide protection for reptiles, amphibians and ground birds. Of course, wildlife areas are no place for manmade chemicals or wandering pets. Food Sources: Vegetation plays multiple roles. Plants can be both host to eggs and larval foods for butterflies; produce food sources such as acorns, nuts, berries and seeds for various wildlife; or attract insects that are food for birds, reptiles or frogs. Native plants are the best choice for local wildlife. They require less fertilizer, water and pest control, which helps prevent the contamination of soil and water runoff.
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Places to Raise Young: Many of the same elements that provide shelter also provide places for wildlife to raise their young. Mature trees, dense shrubs, fallen logs, hollow trees and dens in the ground are good nesting locations for many animals. Larval host plants may be provided as places for nourishing young in a butterfly garden. Nesting boxes and platforms, bat boxes and toad abodes also make intriguing additions to a yard habitat. Whatever the size, any backyard or garden space can contain some of each of the three essential habitat elements for wildlife. Whether we plant a tree for local bird nesting, create a modest butterfly garden, eliminate chemicals or choose to leave a small corner of native plants for wildlife, each small decision is a step in the right direction for preserving the natural beauty of the world around us. It’s also a lovely thing to do for ourselves and our families. When we catch a quick glimpse of a fluttering hummingbird or watch the transformation of a caterpillar from chrysalis to butterfly, and realize that we played a part in their journey, we discover that providing habitat for wildlife adds as much to our lives as it does to theirs. To play a role in the preservation of butterflies, songbirds or even a regional endangered species is a miraculous feeling, and one we’ll want to nurture. Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the environment and may be reached at NaturesDetails.net. She developed Project Backyard Brevard in Brevard County, FL to help residents maintain natural habitat based on National Wildlife Federation principles (see nwf.org/ backyard).
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he ancient healing Ancient Greeks Kneading, tapping and stroking, the common practice of massage and Romans were ancestors of the 100therapy is playing an important role today in keen on massage. plus techniques used by today’s massage therathe emerging golden age Greek gymnasiums pists, have survived two of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). included massage evolutionary spirals, but acceptance of massage Surprisingly, it remains rooms, and the as a prominent healing comparatively underrepresented in U.S. medical practice of massage tool has not followed an uninterrupted ascent. school curricula, while appeared in every Starting in 1800 Massage Today reports B.C., when East Inthat “Insurance reimbursecountry that dian ayurvedic massage ment for massage therapy was part of the techniques were used to is at an all-time high.” From the time that Roman Empire. maintain mental health and prevent disease, the Hippocrates, the father development of related of modern medicine, healing modalities, such as Reiki, introduced the idea that a physician acupressure, Shiatsu, Canadian deep should be experienced in rubbing, muscle massage, lomilomi and Swedish massage therapy has moved in and out massage, generally gained in accepof the traditional medical models of tance. When, in 1884, skeptical British various cultures. Current practitioners physicians alleged that its practitioners attribute its staying power to continued were stealing patients, the Incorporated awareness of the inherent healing and Society of Trained Masseuses formed therapeutic value of massage, now the leading form of bodywork in the United to legitimize their approach. They set about creating regulations and estabStates, according to the American Maslishing a clear practice model for physisage Association.
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cal rehabilitation; today the organization exists as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Many of the techniques used by its members still reflect treatment practices invented prior to the society’s inception. Since the 1970s, renewed interest in hands-on methods of manipulating muscles and other soft tissues has propelled the therapeutic use of touch into its latest upward growth spiral, freeing it from the gravitational pull of another bout of opposition from mainstream medicine in the early 1930s. Now on an accelerated course, massage again has the opportunity to assume a celebrated place in the annals of medicine, just as it did in 1936, when Dr. Thomas Lathrop Stedman included it as a “scientific method” among therapeutics in his Practical Medical Dictionary. In recent years, Tony Hansen, owner of Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples, Florida, has noticed a change in his clients’ expectations. “When I began practicing this service in 2000, people just wanted to feel relaxed. Now, they are more interested in massage as a means to provide relief for their physical problems,” says Hansen. Like many of the estimated 265,000 to 300,000 licensed massage therapists in this country, Hansen’s expertise includes other modalities that he has studied since graduating from massage school. He is pleased that today much of his work comes through referrals from enlightened physicians and chiropractors. “A small number of local physicians understand that the manipulation of connective tissue in myofascial release therapy, or any of the other
12 modalities I practice, can not only promote healing, mobility and flexibility, but also complement what they do,” enthuses Hansen. Lucy Allen, owner of Hawthorne Massage and a therapist for St. Francis in Greenville, has modified her practice over the years, starting first with general massage and massage for musicians, to specialized training in AIS for sports massage, and certification in Oncology Massage. “I enjoy therapeutic massage both for athletes and a gentle, caring touch for those in the hospital. It’s very rewarding to see the relief that can be achieved in a very short time.” While more research is needed to support specific health benefits of massage, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) continues to sponsor studies. The effort is to determine if and how the changes that occur in the body during massage influence health, and to identify the conditions for which massage may be most helpful. Unwilling to wait for such statistical evidence, ever-growing numbers of American adults—18 million per a 2007 NCCAM study—have chosen to make use of massage. Their testimonials regularly attest to its therapeutic benefits and recognize its worth as an aid to general wellness—a positive sign that the current positive trend will continue.
Migraines? Fibromyalgia? Irritable Bowel? Allergies? General Malaise? Anti-Aging? Call for Bioenergetic Testing:
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Contact Tony Hansen at Therapy on the Gulf, 814 Anchor Rode Dr., in Naples, or call 239-262-8722. Contact Lucy Allen at 864-238-1816 or Lucy@HawthorneMassage.com. www.HawthorneMassage.com.
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The Franz Difference The Road Less Traveled That is Making the Difference in the Upstate
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any are familiar with the famous poem by Robert Frost that ends in, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Dr. Benjamin and Dr. Monika Franz, graduates of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa, decided to journey a road far less traveled and it has made all the difference for them and their patients. The Franzes are licensed as chiropractors, but they have brought the Upstate and all their patients a unique and fundamentally different form of treatment called NUCCA. Throughout the health and medical field there has always been a natural progression toward new, advanced, and more effective procedures. NUCCA is on the forefront of progress and advancement. Being the result of many years of clinical
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and scientific research, the NUCCA procedure is exceedingly gentle and effective, requires no cracking or twisting, is tailored precisely to each person’s needs, and requires far fewer office visits than traditional chiropractic care. Additionally, NUCCA has been scientific proven to lower blood pressure by 17 points. NUCCA is ideally suited to assist with a variety of health issues from fibromyalgia, to headaches, to bed wetting, to disc herniations; however, it is also effective with problems not commonly associated with traditional chiropractic care. NUCCA can be utilized to alleviate conditions such as high blood pressure, insomnia, sleep apnea, vertigo, anxiety and depression. “Most people don’t realize, but if you stand up and look at yourself in the mirror you likely will see that your head tilts one way or you have one shoulder that is higher than the other. This means you and your body are out of alignment. It is our job to put your head on straight, level your shoulders,
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and make you stand upright. Our patients never leave our office crooked,” states Dr. Ben. The Franzes take time to get to know their patients, being certain to find each patient’s exact health challenge. “If every single person who walks through our door is different from every other person in the world, why treat everyone in the same way?” asks Dr. Monika. Patients under NUCCA care can hold their corrections for months and even up to years. This is why fewer corrections and fewer office visits are needed. It is a common occurrence at Franz Family Spinal Care for patients to come to the office and be thrilled to find that they are doing so well they don’t even need to be worked on. Dr. Ben states, “At our clinic, we don’t want people coming in every week just so they can feel good for a short time. We want our patients out in the world living their lives to the fullest.” There are only 250 doctors worldwide that are qualified to perform the NUCCA Chiropractic procedure. When deciding on where to open the practice, they looked at a map of the United States that indicated where NUCCA practitioners were based. Few were located in the southeastern United States and none where based here in South Carolina. For Dr. Monika, the decision was an easy one. As a child she moved around the country frequently with her family due to her father’s job. While in her teens, she lived in Greenville for a short time. “I may have only lived here for one year, but I loved it and just knew someday I would be back,” she said. Spinal health is an important piece of the overall health puzzle. On their road towards bringing the best relief, health, and wellness to their patients, the Franzes found that proper diet and nutrition can
also make a huge difference as well. “God put us on this earth with the intention for us to eat real foods. We teach people about eating the right foods to nourish their bodies rather than using chemicals to cover up the symptoms of a poor diet,” Dr. Ben Franz states. Franz Family Spinal Care also provides nutritional services such as nutritional screenings, whole food organic supplementation, purification (cleanse or detox) programs, weight loss programs, and general dietary changes or suggestions. Through these services, the Franzes have helped many patients with weight loss, digestive problems, allergies, and hormonal issues among other things. Not all patients require both NUCCA and nutritional support, but many find the combination beneficial. “We take care of our patients the way we take care of ourselves and our families, through NUCCA spinal care and whole food supplementation. Both are extremely effective, and both make perfect sense,” states Dr. Monika. For these two NUCCA chiropractors, although the road they have traveled brought them to the Upstate, they know their journey here has just begun. Franz Family Spinal Care is located at 205 Bryce Ct, in Simpsonville, and can be contacted at 864-987-5995. www.FeelGreatUpstate.com. See ad, this page.
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Apply a plaque-prevention gel. ~ Prescription p to a stunning 80 percent of dogs products like OraVet and the over-the-counand 70 percent of cats over the ter Pet Gel, made with aloe vera, applied age of three suffer from bad two to three times a week, act to repel breath, frequently a sign of oral health bacteria and slow development of dental problems. One of the most serious disease. Adding Oral Hygiene Solution offenders is periodontal disease, a to a pet’s daily drinking water is also deterioration of the gums and bones an easy preemptive plaque attack supporting the teeth. In my veterinary technique. A regular combined propractice, more than 90 percent of gram can be 80 percent as effective the pets I see from ages 1 to 3 years as daily brushing. already show early symptoms of this infectious disease, such as yellow Consider herbal supplements. ~ brown tartar on tooth surfaces. Some Oregon grape root, rosemary, thyme also suffer from gingivitis, or inflamand parsley work to reduce the oral mation (reddening) of the gums. If left bacteria that can enter the bloodstream untreated, the teeth can become loose and cause infection of internal organs, and may need to be pulled. if left unchecked. All of these herbs are If a pet already has been diagnosed available in capsule form; a vet should recwith periodontal disease, twice yearly dental ommend the dosage. cleanings, under anesthesia, can keep the problem from escalating. I assure clients that Employ chew toys. ~ Chewing helps to dislodge otherwise healthy pets generally have low odor-causing tartar and bacteria. Avoid givrisks associated with anesthesia. Talking with ing pets bones, hooves and rawhide products, a holistic vet will ensure the minimal which are typically contaminated amount of anesthetic needed is used. with chemicals; ingested, these can In addition, a few at-home cause choking or intestinal problems. The most common disease in measures will work to minimize an Again, an enlightened vet can suggest dogs and cats is dental disease. alternatives. animal’s bad breath: Finally, before attempting treatYour pet’s fresh breath could Try daily brushing. ~ Ask a holistic ment for periodontal disease, remean longer life and lower veterinarian to prescribe a pet toothmember that other problems, such as paste or gel. Many contain chlorhexikidney or digestive disease, can also veterinary dental expenses. dine, an antibacterial agent that helps cause bad breath. A thorough exam control odor. by a holistic veterinarian will ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. The welcome news is that clinical experience indicates that proper oral health may extend the life of a pet by as long as two to five years. It’s another exceptionally good reason to tackle both cat tuna breath and doggie breath.
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he Rejuvenation Lounge was envisioned by Bill and Starlina Silva as a place where individuals can obtain better health and self awareness through a variety of ways. Their Yoga classes combine Hatha and Flow Yoga styles among others. The class is directed by Susannah W. Mele who holds an advanced teaching certification from the Asheville Yoga Center and is registered with Yoga Alliance and member of IYTA (International Yoga Therapists Association). Hatha is a slow, moderate-paced stretching class with some simple breathing exercises and seated meditation. To balance it out, she applies Flow or Vinyasa. The teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. The word Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement” because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance. For beginners, they offer “Tranquil Beginners Yoga” instructed by Mr. Robert Toet who is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance and North Main Yoga Certified. Robert practices Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, and his class focuses on unifying body, mind and spirit to find calmness and peace within. You will feel energized and relieved of tension and stress. In addition, the Rejuvenation Lounge offers Reiki, Biofeedback, massage, oxygen, smoothies, tea and self-improvement and motivational books to help you achieve a happier, healthier life.
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Open House for Holistic Moms Network, Upstate SC Chapter – 6:30pm. Help parents and others to learn about wholistic and green living and create supportive communities. Earth Fare, Greenville. 283-0549.
Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. Dr. Bill Stringer, Clemson University agronomist, discusses native grass, flower species and birds and how to modify yard plantings to bring more songbirds to your landscape. Free. Founders Hall, Southern Wesleyan University, Central. 242-5400.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5 Before There Was a Greenville – 7-8:30pm. Alexia Helsley, historian and author will present “Before There Was a Greenville.” Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6 Key Investment Concepts and Bank Products – 10am-12pm. Discussion of basic terms, concepts and explore how to establish, allocate, diversify and rebalance your financial portfolio. Free. Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A-C. Greenville. Ceramics Workshop – 11am-2pm. Basic ceramic techniques for assemblage and sculpting. Participants have the option of hand building a teapot or birdhouse. Reservation required. $30. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616. Kid’s Kite Workshop – 11am-1pm. Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388. Getting In-Tu Your Knowing – 12-2:30pm. Knowing things instinctively can be learned and developed. Create balance and harmony within yourself. Pre-register. $21. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg.439-0565. Outdoor Kite Fly – 1pm. Public welcome. Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388. Flying High: A Creative Kite Exhibition Opening Reception – 7pm. Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388. Massage for Head and Face Pain – Techniques to address TMJ Syndrome, headache, revitalize the face and erase wrinkles with June Lordi, NCBTMB Provider # 150327-00. 6CE’s. Workshop is for Massage Therapists only. $125. Greenville. 877-8594.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9 Money from Around the World – 4-4:30pm. View real money from other countries and make piggybanks. Ages 5-8 with an adult care giver; Ages 9-11. Hughes Main Library, Story Room, Greenville.
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Poets in the Forest – 7pm. Poet Arthur McMaster followed by open mic. Leopard Forest Coffee Co., Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Mineral Properties and How to Utilize Them – 10am-5pm. Two day workshop to explore minerals - their benefits and how to use them in your home and workspace. Pre-register. Bring your own lunch. $120. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Health & Fitness Fair - 10am-2pm. Health screenings, activities, and exhibits. Free. Greer City Hall, 301 E. Poinsett St, Greer. 848-2150. Retirement Savings Vehicles Discussion – 10am12pm. Introduction to retirement plans, rules of investing, risk tolerance and portfolio management. Hughes Library, Meeting Rms A-C, Greenville.
upcoming SATURDAY, APRIL 3 Investment Professionals and Safeguarding Your Investments – 10am-12pm. Discussion on choosing an investment professional, keeping good records, investor rights and protections, spot fraud and filing complaints. Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C, Greenville.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Easley Farmer’s Market - 10am-2pm. Straight from the farm to you. Easley City Hall, 205 N.1st St, Easley. 855-7900. Climb for Air Greenville 2010 Challenge – Individuals, families, corporate, fire/rescue and police teams are invited to climb to the top of One and Two Liberty Square in this unique opportunity to help raise money for the American Lung Association.75 Beattie Pl, Greenville. For more information, 561-0720.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11
Heart & Soul Workshop – 10:30am-5pm. Grandfather Yellow Horseman will help you open your heart to see the truths about Earth and the beautiful human being that you are. Bring a dish to share. $50. Pre-register. Private Sessions available Sunday, $85. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.
Aromotherapy Full Body Technique – Gentle, powerful spa quality techniques created by leading Aromotherapists in Europe and the UK with Shellie Enteen, NCBTMB Provider #158498-00. 6CEs. Workshop is for Massage Therapists only. $125. Greenville. 877-8594.
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
Movie Day: “Pregnant in America” – 5:30pm. Free. Call to reserve space. Carolina Waterbirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010.
Advanced Blending Techniques – Properties of 15 Level II essential oils, therapeutic recipes, subtle aromatherapy, hands on blending with Shellie Enteen, NCBTMB Provider # 158498-00. 6CEs. Workshop is for Massage Therapists only. $125. Greenville. 877-8594.
MONDAY, MARCH 22 Elimination Communication Info – 5pm. Learn baby’s cues for diaper-free living. Carolina Waterbirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25 Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble – 6:30-8:30pm. An evening of Celtic music by this world-renowned group in Greenville; one night only. Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-C. 527-9293. Language Learning Demo – 7pm-8:30pm. Demonstration of the TELL ME MORE online language learning database. Free for library cardholders. Space is limited and registration is required. Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab. 527-9219.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26 Cinema Circle – Night time movie and popcorn. $10. Pre-register. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 17 Earth Day Celebration – 10am-4pm. Through fun programs, activities and demonstrations, children will understand their responsibility and opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. The Children’s Museum, 300 College St, Greenville. 704-5783.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20 EarthFest at Greenville Tech – 10am-2pm.Vendors of environmentally-friendly products and services will be on hand to educate students and the public on incorporating ecologically sound practices into everyday life. Free. Barton Campus, Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 250-8767.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24 Lawn Mower Exchange and Compost Bin Sale – 9am-1pm.Trade in gasoline-powered lawnmowers, receive an $80 voucher (for use at event only) to purchase a discounted environmentally friendly new mower. Compost bins available while supplies last.Vouchers limited to the first 125. Free to attend. Whole Foods Parking Lot, Woodruff Rd, Greenville. For more information contact Sandra Yudice, Greenville County, 467-7409.
TUESDAY, MARCH 30
Paris Mountain State Park Friends Day 2010 – 11am-3pm. Adults and children can enjoy a canoe ride, hold a snake, meet adoptable puppies, sample local honey, ride a dirt board, take a hike, listen to music beside Lake Placid and much more. Free, donations will be accepted at entrance. 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville. 244-5565.
Knowing By Instinct – 7:30-9:30pm. Lecture and Q&A session by Jennifer Hicks, N.Y. $10; individual session at end of evening, $25. Pre-register. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.
Intro. to Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage – Promote energy flow to help the client’s body. Saves your hands with Lynn Harris, NCBTMB Provider #450097-06. 6CEs. Workshop is for Massage Therapists only. $150. Greenville. 877-8594.
Spring Cleaning Healthy Living Expo - 12-4pm. Natural & Eco-friendly businesses and fitness and wellness providers will be present. Chair and foot massages, win prizes, samples available. Free. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 248-4910.
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Advanced Healthy Lifestyle Training – Day and evening introductory classes. Free. ABC’s of Health, 437 N. Main St, Golden Strip Shopping Center, Mauldin. 329-0004. Children’s Garden – Always open. Corner of Broad and River St, Greenville. 246-5508. Reiki and Biofeedback – Mon-Fri. Use energy within to help with pain and stress and become healthier . . . rejuvenate. Pricing varies. The Rejuvenation Lounge, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126 or 505-9892. Summer Camp – Half & full day. Children will learn about many different cultures, techniques and mediums. Various age groups & pricing. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer. 244-0616. Working With Children – Greg Spindler, LMT, will work with Autistic children (ages 9 & under) free of charge in between his regular clients. Carolina Structural Energetic Therapy, 107 Memorial Dr, Greer. 877-3500. Biofeedback and Stress Management – 1-5pm. Mon-Fri. Biofeedback provides support to overstressed bodily systems encouraging the body to move toward balance. Pricing varies. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 543-1123. Pain & Arthritis Management – 1-5pm. Mon-Fri. FDA approved Scalar Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. Pricing varies. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 543-1123.
Seafood Sunday – 12-2pm. Take the intimidation out of cooking seafood. Simple and delicious recipes made easy. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300. Meditation in Action: Practices to Help Shift Your Inner State – 3:305pm. First Sunday each month. Especially for those who have trouble with, or can’t find time for seated, closeeyed meditation. Suggested donation $10. North Main Yoga, 10 W Stone Ave, Greenville. 241-0870.
Yoganize and Yoga Therapy Classes - 8:30am; 10.30am and 6.30pm. All levels, ages and fitness levels welcome. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Ladies Day – 9am-5pm. Manicure/ Chair Massage offered with any service. Free. Breakaway Honda, 330 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 234-6632. Service dept. Yoga – 9am. Basic Yoga posture to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Increases focus and releases tension. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790. Community Acupuncture – 125:30pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan for at least 45 minutes for therapy. $15. Be Natural, 300-G E. Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg. 574-5468. Yin Yoga – 12-1pm. Yin Yoga activates and harmonizes the flow of life energy within you. Poses are held for 2-5 minutes. $10 per class. YOGAlicious, 123 Dunbar St, Spartanburg. 515-0855.
All Levels Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Belly Fit – 6:30-7:30pm. Belly Fit incorporates clean, crisp techniques of Belly Dance for a full body fitness experience. $12 per class. Space is limited – Please RSVP. MuvE Fitness in Motion, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557. Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:307:30pm. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918. Tai Chi with George Gantt – 6:307:30pm. Tension and stress reduction, soft, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than strength. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Healthy Living Classes – 7pm. Different discussion each week. Free. Awe Chiropractic, 4006 E. North St, Greenville. 232-5495. Pilates With Props – 7-8pm. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873. Real Life Birth Classes – 7-9pm. Natural Childbirth Classes. Materi-
als included. Call for cost. Carolina WaterBirth, 915 South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010. CarynF@CarolinaWaterBirth.com. Less Stress Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Beginner to intermediate class suitable for all fitness levels. Stretch, breathe and relax. First class free. $10 per class. Less Stress Yoga, Center Stage Dance and Performance Company, 413 SE Main St, Simpsonville. 4194204.
Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:00am. Throw off your shoes and dance. $12 drop-in, $50 for 5 classes. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 East Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288-8532. Pilates – 9:15-10:15am. All levels and ages. Increase your flexibility and promote healthier body composition. First session free. Packages available. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext 0. Belly Fit – 9:30-10:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. Children’s Story Time – 9:30am. All ages welcome. Free character cookie. Coffee To A Tea, 54 Lois Ave, West Greenville. 350-6506. Dime Cookie Day – First Tuesday. 10¢ mini chocolate chip cookies all day. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.
Jam Session – 3pm-closing. Bring your own instrument and join other musicians. Free. Beyond the Natural, 703 W. Poinsett St, Greer. 497-8278. 20-20-20 – 4:14-5:15pm. High intensity workout for arms, legs and abs. First session free. Pricing varies.The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext. 0. Community Acupuncture – 5-7pm. Mini-acupuncture session in a group setting by licensed Acupuncturist. Therapy uses 4 needles to reduce stress and elicit relaxation. $20. Willow Wellness Center, 309 Jones Rd, Taylors. 578-0732. Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 5:30-6:30pm. Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves create a dynamic fitness program. Ditch the routine. $10 per class. Special package pricing available. 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557. Boot Camp – 6-7pm. Indoor/outdoor fitness designed for losing weight and toning muscle. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions. Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Greenville. 363-3923. Weight Loss Information Session – 6:15pm. Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keep it off. Tour the facility and meet the staff. Free. Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd. Greenville. 676-1248.
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All Levels Yoga Class – 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.
raised eggs, & organic produce. Live Oak Farms, 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839.
Yoga – 11am-12pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques. No experience necessary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr. Greenville. 497-3660.
Ionic Foot Baths - 11am-3pm. Detox the body with an ionic foot bath by Jan King. $30 for first timers; walk-in or by appt. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 313-2896 or 297-1105.
Yoga Class – 11am-5:45pm. Our certified instructors are sure to enlighten you in the art of and philosophy of both Hatha and Flow Yoga to help you flex and de-stress. $8-12. The Rejuvenation Lounge, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126. Zumba – 11:15am. Dance your way to fitness with this Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790. Yoga – 12pm; 5:15 & 6:45pm. All levels, ages and fitness levels. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Community Acupuncture – 4-7pm. Second Tuesday of the month. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan for at least 45 minutes for therapy. $15. Bridge to Wellness, 607 N.E. Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466. Kids Karate with Sensei James Huss – 5-6pm. Emphasizes stretching, tumbling, and foundation exercises. Ages 8-12 $40/month. Suenaka Zenzan Dojo, Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Karatedo with Sensei James Huss – 6-9pm. Karatedo style, also known as “White Crane” Karate, incorporates grappling and traditional karate weapons, and a path to personal betterment. $50/ month, unlimited classes. Suenaka Zenzan Dojo, Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – 6:307:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored Tai Chi movements. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596. Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga – 6:30-8:15pm. Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style by Bruce Cable. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville. 271-4883. Meditation Class – 7pm. Learn to meditate. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 7:30-8:30pm. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.
AARP Tax Assistance – 9am-2pm. AARP offers free tax assistance to the elderly and low-income taxpayers. Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch. 8778722. NIA Dance/Fitness Class – 9:30-10:30am. A combo of yoga, martial arts and dance for stretching & stress relief; muscle toning, flexibility and cardio conditioning. Let’s dance! $12 per class. MuvE Fitness in Motion, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557. Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. Local farm products including grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, lamb and turkey. Majority of products bear the Certified South Carolina grown seal including pasture-
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Senior Day – 10am. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.
True Water Sampling - 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing True Water. Sampling Special: Buy 1 gallon, get second gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.
Tai Chi Chih – 1-2pm & 5:30-6:30 pm. For ages 55+. A set of movements completely focused on the development of energy called chi. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr. Greenville. 864-497-3660. Kids Karate with Sensei James Huss – See Tuesday 5pm listing for details. Golf Tournament Card Game – 6-8pm. Learn the new card game, Golf and enter the tournament with prizes awarded. $5. Free. Beyond the Natural, 703 West Poinsett St, Greer. 497-8278. Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss - See Tuesday 6pm listing for details.
Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. See Monday 12-5:30pm listing for details. Be Natural.
NIA Dance/Fitness Class – 6-7pm. See Wednesday 9:30am listing for details.
Family Game Night – 3pm-closing. Bring your games or play ours, from monopoly to hearts. Free. Beyond the Natural, 703 West Poinsett St, Greer. 497-8278.
Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details. All Levels Yoga Class – 6:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc.
5-Step Meat Demos – 3-5pm. Weekly tastings featuring samples from producers who are part of a new 5-step Humane Animal Treatment program. Free.Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.
Wellness Home Preview – 7-8pm. Turn your home into a healthy sanctuary, improve your quality of life with water, air and sleep. Specific health issues addressed. Arrange for a Magnetic massage. Free. Courtyard by Marriott on the Parkway, 115 Parkway, Greenville. 979-5611.
All Levels Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 45 min.class. Yoga practice before heading home. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. All Levels Yoga Class – 5:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.
Kangen Water Demo & Presentation – 7pm. Change your water, Change your life. Fitness SOULutions, Beacon Commons, 475 S. Church St, Hendersonville, NC. 828-698-7642. Less Stress Yoga – 7-8pm. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details. Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 7:30-8:30pm. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.
Boot Camp – See Monday 6pm listing for details. Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss – See Tuesday 6-9:00pm listing for details. Medical Qi Gong with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Boosts the immune response against certain viruses. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.
Indoor Rowing Classes - 7:30am & 9:15am. Fullbody and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 1901-D Laurens Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 498-8608. Yoga Class – 8.30 & 10.30am & 12pm. Healing yoga therapy and regular yoga. All levels. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.
AARP Tax Assistance – 9am-2pm. See Wednesday 9am-2pm listing for details.
Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.
Group Power Classes – 9:30am, 4:45 & 7:05pm. Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/membership. Greer Athletic Club, 905 North Main St, Greer. 877-4647.
Prenatal Yoga – 11am-12pm. Stretch, breathe and prepare for your big day with a certified prenatal yoga instructor. Doctor’s note required. Email Jennifer Wenning: jwenning@mauldinrecreation.com for pricing and details. Mauldin Sports Center, 10 City Center Drive, Mauldin.
Yoga/Pilates – 9:30am; 5:15 & 6:45pm. All levels, ages and fitness levels. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.
Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. See Monday 12-5:30pm listing for details. Be Natural.
Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details. Senior Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Road at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204.
Fancy Friday – 3-5pm. Regular tastings of recipes and learn how to prepare a variety of dishes. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300. Boot Camp – See Monday 6pm listing for details.
Zumba – 10am & 7:30pm. See Tuesday 11:15am listing for details. YMCA-Eastside. All Levels Yoga Class – 11am. A morning class for energizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882. Yoga Class – See Tuesday 11am-5:45pm listing for details. The Rejuvenation Lounge.
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Group Power Classes – 8:30 and 10:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga – 9-10am. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details. Tai Chi with George Gantt – 9-10:00am. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details.
Yoga – 10am. All levels class. Coffee, tea and socialization after class. $12 per class. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.
Clay Works – 10am-2pm. Create some art. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.
Hatha Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Yellowball Yoga, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.
Zumba Fitness – 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze is a fusion of Latin International music blended into a dynamic fitness system. $10 per class. The Rejuvenation Lounge via Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.
Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.
Medical Intuitive – 11am-5pm. Achieve optimal health on a cellular level. Walk-ins are welcome. Willow Wellness Center, 309 Jones Rd, Taylors. 2333033.
Coffee Cupping/Tasting Workshop – 1pm. Coffee & Crema is conducting coffee cuppings at Haywood Mall. Free. Belk 700 Haywood Rd, Greenville. (Inside Haywood Mall, at the lower entrance to the Belk department store) 678-9173 or 235-0051.
ACUPUNCTURE
ALKALIZING WATER
CHILDBIRTH
ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER
Ruth Kyle, L. Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111•Greer Has great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, back pain, stress; specializes in orthopedic issues and more, in an educational tranquil environment. See ad, page 23.
BE NATURAL
Joan Massey, L. Ac. 300 E. Blackstock Rd. 864-574-5468•Spartanburg Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, autoimmune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxification techniques.
GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER
Marina Ponton, L. Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd. 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com Specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and therapeutic massage therapy. We also offer a natural health services and products that will help you meet your health goals including herbs, nutrition, fertility, and pain management. See ad, page 22.
HONG ZHANG
111 Doctors Dr. 864-797-7100•Greenville www.GHS.org/Acupuncture More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated including joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.
AIR PURIFICATION ABC’s OF HEALTH
437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004●Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Clean air (oxygen) is vital to cellular health. Enjoy a healthier home environment with an air purifier that can deactivate microbes colonizing in central ductwork and in the air throughout your home (bacteria, fungi, viruses). See ad, page 17.
ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER
CAROLINA WATERBIRTH
Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net We offer preventive health programs and products that are based on a holistic approach to good health. Currently, we are offering True Water, an alkaline ionized water, that is truly one of a kind, and supports wellness in many specific ways. See ad, page 23.
ALLERGY/NUTRITION
PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH
Barbara Morris RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072•Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com Barbara looks at all your health needs – working with you to relieve allergies, improve immune function, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hormones, clean up your diet and improve nutrition. See ad, page 12.
BRAIN TRAINING LEARNING RX
864-627-9192•Greenville 864-595-2855•Spartanburg www.LearningRx.com/Greenville LearningRx makes finding the solution to y o u r c h i l d ’s learning struggles simple. Schedule a cognitive skills test to discover the answer. The problem can be fixed. See ad, page 18.
915 South St. 864-329-0010•Simpsonville www.CarolinaWaterBirth.com “Where Birth Comes Naturally.” Offering attentive, personal, oneon-one care for you and your family with Midwives, Doulas, and GYN care. See ad, page 9.
CHIROPRACTOR DUPUY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
1209 NE Main St. Ste C 864-399-9563•Simpsonville www.UpstateChiropractic.com A family wellness educational institution that empowers its patients with knowledge about re-connecting with the inner healing power of the body. Specializing in chiropractic, whole food nutritional counseling, pulsed electro magnetic healing energy, lifestyle coaching, and muscle re-educational exercise. See ad, page 21.
FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE
205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995•Simpsonville www.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com A health and wellness center that provides NUCCA chiropractic care for the whole family. All adjustments done by hand with none of the cracking and popping. We also provide BioMeridian testing and whole food organic supplements. See ad, page 29.
SARGENT CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, PC
CAMP CRANIUM CAMP, AT LEARNING RX
1310 Garlington Rd. Ste K 864-627-9192•Greenville Reduce time spent on homework, improve test grades, and increase attention span with Cranium Camp; a week long handson program designed to boost brainpower. See ad, page 18.
611 N Main St. 864-676-9922•Mauldin www.SargentChiropractic.com Helping people reach their health goals without drugs and surgery is our mission. Chiropractic care is safe, effective, and gentle. Can chiropractic help you today? See ad, page 10.
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Yoga – 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd, Greenville. 292–6499.
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SYNAPSE CHIROPRACTIC
955 W. Wade Hampton Blvd 864-848-0505•Greer www.SynapseChiropractic.com A wellness practice that incorporates consultation & education in a modern facility. Gentle torque release adjusting, state-of-the-art biofeedback, and neurological stress testing at reasonable rates.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY BETSY S. EXTON, MA
Creative Health 14 S. Main St•Greenville 864-233-4811 Obtain optimal health by cleansing toxins and waste from the body. I-ACT certified colon hydrotherapist for 5+years, achieved advanced-level certification. Worked at the Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute. See ad, page 13.
BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC
607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466•Simpsonville www.YourBridge2Wellness.com Certified Colon Hydrotherapist. Also offers additional detox services such as ionic footbath, far infrared Bio-mat, and ear-candling. Clean professional office. Disposable supplies. See ad, page 11.
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 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 for pets too. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006 – your problem solving specialists. See ad, page 21.
COUNSELING JOHN BURTON, EdD LPC
600 East Washington St. # 608 864-467-1077•Greenville Through interactive and experiential modalities, break free of your illusions and empower yourself to reach beyond an ordinary life. See ad, page 17.
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HEALTH FOODS STORE EARTH FARE − THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET
3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220•Greenville www.EarthFare.com Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturally-raised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products, and a beautiful eat-in café, deli, and juice bar. Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.
THE WILD RADISH
Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105•Greenville Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice & smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/ gluten-free products, vegan/spelt and sugar-free baked goods, pet wellness, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 23.
MARKET FOR LIFE
Margaret Griffin 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15 864-268-9255•Taylors Natural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300•Greenville www.WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/greenville Imagine a farmers market: fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Taste new foods, exchange ideas and learn about the issues important to the local food community and the environment. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
HEALTHY HOME LIVING HEALTHY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Mike and Pam Reekie 864-271-0330•Greenville www.MyVollara.com/LHT Eco-friendly technologies producing purified air and ionized water. Servicing residential and commercial applications. We feature the “Try before you Buy” approach. Breathe and drink to healthier living. See ad, page 12.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TRAINING ABC’s OF HEALTH
437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004●Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Level One Class is free – an introduction to vital healthcare concepts that can empower you to take charge of your health. Call for current class schedule. See ad, page 17.
HOMEOPATHY AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC
Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 864-232-0082•Greenville RogerJaynez@yahoo.com www.AugustaStClinic.com Bio-energetic testing to show any energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identify environmental allergies. We offer a variety of services at affordable rates. See ad, page 27.
LIFE COACH LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE
Dr. Dianne Greyerbiehl 864-282-8989•Greenville LifeCoaching@att.net www.LifeCoachingInstitute.net We are a coach-counseling center specializing in inside out deep change. The result … being the person or organization you can be. See ad, page 22.
ABC’s OF HEALTH
437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004, Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Quality healthcare products at competitive prices – vitamins, minerals, herbs, enzymes, proteins, whole food supplements, etc.; also air purifiers, water filters, shower filters, alkalizers/ionizers, and water purifiers. See ad, page 17.
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TERRON VAWTER
439 Congaree Rd. #22 864-513-1516•Greenville www.FindingTheMoment.com Ready to discover yourself? Tired of the drama? Learn the tools to find contentment through dialogue in a one-on-one professional private setting. See ad, page 10.
JENNIFER ULRICH, LMBT #6507
Upstate Neurology 103 Clair Dr. 864-295-0051•Piedmont Want to feel whole again? Come in and speak with an attentive therapist who will listen to your needs. Swedish and Therapeutic deep tissue offered. See ad, page 19.
JONI DURHAM, LMT #2926
Creative Health 14 South Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Joni utilizes many massage modalities to bring relief of pain and facilitate healing. Swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, cupping, aromatherapy. Relaxing, replenishing, therapeutic massage therapy. See ad, page 13.
MASSAGE THERAPY AT ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER
Rita Cunningham, LMBT #5999 864-451-9295•Greer Stressed out? In pain? Relax, and enjoy health benefits with a therapeutic massage designed just for you. Swedish, deep tissue, foot reflexology, pre-natal services. Call for monthly specials.
TAI CHI MASSAGE
CREATIVE HEALTH
June Lordi, LMBT #4599 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0037•Greer 28 years experience in stress and pain reduction, and rehabilitative massage therapy. Tai Chi/massage instruction. Work with athletes, maternity, infants, elderly, and medical referrals.
Melanie Parrish, CNHP 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville When given the proper tools, our bodies can heal or resist a state of “dis”ease. Allow me to assist you in reaching this goal. Specializing in Nutrition and Iridology. See ad, page 13.
THE PAMPERED SOLE
CREATIVE HEALTH
Linda Goulart, LMBT #4812 864-907-4940•GVL and SPTBG www.PamperedSoleOnline.com Professional foot pampering. Bringing balance to mind, body and “sole”. We create a memorable experience in the comfort of your own location or ours. Great for any occasion. Individual or group rates available. Check out our web site for package descriptions. See ad, page 19.
ZEN BODYWORK
Duane Herndon, LMBT #6215 425 North Main St. Suite C 864-979-8548•Simpsonville www.ZenBodywork.MassageTherapy.com A unique massage experience tailored to meet your specific health and wellness needs. Relaxation, stress relief, and muscle pain reduction are just a phone call away. Your first session is only $40 (a savings of $20) Don’t delay – call today. See ad, page 19.
MENTAL FITNESS MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPY
Kellyann Battista, LMBT #6131 425 North Main St. Suite C 864-356-5901•Simpsonville www.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy.com
Looking to release muscle tightness? Stressed out or anxious? Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates! Swedish, Neuromuscular, Hot Lava Shell, Prenatal and Infant Massage available. Your first one hour session is only $35. Relief is just a phone call away! See ad, page 19.
NADINE JACOBS GAMMON, LMT #5360
864-608-1577•Greenville Nadine@AllIsWellInMyWorld.com AllIsWellInMyWorld.com Specializing in fertility and prenatal massage. I have helped many runners and triathletes through their aches and pains while training for marathons and Ironman triathlons. Swedish, deep tissue and Active Isolated Stretching also available. See ad, page 19.
QUICKWITZ
864-404-1561 • www.QuickWitz.com QuickWitz is a unique brain training program for the 55+ population. Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING CREATIVE HEALTH
Alicia Hall, CNHP, RYT 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Through one-on-one consultation, Alicia provides guidance and education for a greater understanding of one’s individual health and wellbeing. Also a registered yoga instructor. See ad, page 13.
CREATIVE HEALTH
Alison Lively, CNHP 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Utilizing Iridology and Kinesiology to identify your specific health needs, developing individualized programs for anyone seeking optimum health. Also providing specialized programs for children. See ad, page 13.
Terry Hall-Hines, CNHP, CNC, MH, CTN, AANC 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Terry Hall, founder of Creative Health, Greenville’s first wholistic center, continues with her mission to teach others to heal their bodies the way God intended. See ad, page 13.
NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS INTERNAL FITNESS
400 S. Main St• Mauldin 864-757-1269 or 864-386-1942 www.Internal-Fitness.net www.ardysslife.com/woody1 Ardyss LeVive has the world’s top five antioxidant producing fruits in one product: Mangosteen, Noni, Acai Berry, Goji and Pomegranate. This wonder juice may help you decrease the levels of harmful free radicals, increase energy, lose weight, maintain healthy blood pressure, control diabetes and lower cholesterol. Other nutritional products available. See ad, page 22.
ZRII
Kristin DiPrima, IE, #2833328 864-553-9810 KDiPrima@gmail.com www.KristinDiPrima.MyZrii.com Products are based on Ayurvedic principles which help to energize, revitalize, detoxify, and balance your body internally. Endorsed by the Chopra Center for Well-being. See ad, page 5.
PAIN/STRESS REDUCTION INVEST IN WELLNESS
Bonna & Jeff Wallace 864-979-5611•Upstate BonnaWallace@yahoo.com www.MyNikken.Net/BonnaWallace Are you enjoying your life to the fullest? Concerned about bone health? If you’re hurting we have natural products that help. Call for a sample today!
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MIGUN OF GREENVILLE
4109 E. North St. Ste #100-A 864-242-1160•Greenville www.MigunOfGreenville.com Migun means beautiful health! 30-day Free trial of the relaxing Migun thermal massage system to reduce pain and stress in your life. Call today! See ad, page 20.
RESTAURANTS COFFEE TO A TEA
54 Lois Ave. 864-373-9836•Greenville www.Facebook.com/Coffee-to-a-Tea Soups and sandwiches served on all natural breads baked in house. All natural sandwich spreads, no steroids or hormones. All natural baked-goods.
SKIN CARE CREATIVE HEALTH
Mickie Grist 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Experience the relaxing, rejuvenating, and cleansing power of Ayurvedic facials and body treatments; a wholistic approach to skin care addressing the body, mind, and spirit. See ad, page 13.
TAI CHI/QIGONG QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC
31 Boland Ct., Suite 147 864-420-9839•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com Rebuild your body’s balance, flexibility, strength, memory & health with Tai Chi & Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, 103 & for Arthritis. Natural selfhealing exercises. See ad, page 21.
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste D 864-855-2323•Easley
Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006 - your problem solving specialists. See ad, page 21.
WATER PURIFICATION STRESS MANAGEMENT CAROLINA STRESS RELIEF
Elaine Lang, RN, MS, CNS-BC ANCC, CNS in Mental Health Certified Yoga Therapy Practitioner (pryt.com) 864-583-3621 Nourish yourself. Discover your own way to live life with a rich vitality - no matter what is happening. Mindfulness for health and healing...personalized one-on-one yoga therapy sessions. 8 week group programs. See ad, page 14.
STRESS LESS…FOR LIFE
Bonnie Tollison, L. HeartMath Coach 864-901-4433 •Greenville www.StressLess-ForLife.com Feel calm in the midst of turmoil. Experience less stress, anxiety, anger and depression through HeartMath’s stress management and biometric feedback. For adults and children. See ad, page 13.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CAROLINA STRUCTURAL ENERGETIC THERAPY
Greg Spindler, LMT SC#4609 107 Memorial Dr. 864-877-3500•Greer www.GregSpindler.com Treating acute and chronic pain, using advanced, soft-tissue releases to achieve quick and long-lasting r e s u l t s . Yo u T u b e . c o m / watch?v=ifo9SgdEfgk. See ad, page 19.
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ABC’s OF HEALTH
437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004-Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Clean water is vital for cellular health (filter out ammonia, antibiotics, chlorine, hormones, and other toxins). Quality water filters, shower filters, water alkalizers/ionizers, and water purifiers (Distiller, RO, UV). See ad, page 17.
WHOLISTIC CENTER THE REJUVENATION LOUNGE
1054 E. Butler Rd, Suite D 864-254-9126 •Greenville Wills1054@msn.com For body mind and spirit. Rejuvenate, relax and relieve stress through, yoga, massage, oxygenation, Reiki, and biofeedback. Real fresh fruit smoothies and an inspirational, motivational library. See ad, page 31.
WILLOW WELLNESS CENTER
Jan Posey, CBT, CNHP 309 Jones Rd. 864-233-3033•Taylors JanTheMother@aol.com Offering therapies including Quantum biofeedback, Voice Remapping, Reiki, Reflexology, acupuncture, ask a nurse, medical intuitive, massage, and Scalar Wave Laser. See ad, page 17.
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WOMEN’S HEALTH CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste D 864-855-2323•Easley
Thyroid, peri-menopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including, bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006 - your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 21.
YOGA/PILATES LESS STRESS YOGA
Nicole D. Jordan, RYT 864-419-4204 www.Less-StressYoga.com Reduce stress and build strength and flexibility with a private or group yoga session. Classes are accessible to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. See ad, page 31.
QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC
31 Boland Ct., Suite 147 864-420-9839•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com Basic Iyengar Yoga to rebuild your body for flexibility & strength. Qigong, TaiChi handforms & TaiChi Arthritis available for balancing natural qi flow. Perfect compliments. See ad, page 31.
YELLOWBALL YOGA STUDIO
435 Hammett Bridge Rd 864-848-0918•Greer www.YellowballYoga.com Join us for Hatha Flow Yoga and Nia dance for all levels. Our goal is for you to develop a balance of strength & flexibility in body & spirit. Located at Riverside Tennis Club. See ad, page 31.
YOGANIZE
2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-325-6053•Greer www.Yoganize.com Energize, revitalize, harmonize. A variety of all level classes Monday – Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hour class; specialized instruction. $99 monthly unlimited classes special. See ad, page 31.
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