November 2018 Upstate Natural Awakenings by Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

LIVING

HEALTHY

PLANET

NURTURING CREATIVE CHILDREN

Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

Supercharge Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

Thanksgiving Desserts

Plant Based Pies for Every Palate

Safe Water from the Sink Home Systems to Purify H20

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Contents 18 FOR FLUS AND COLDS, PREVENTION IS THE BEST MEDICINE

by Belue Farms Natural Market

20 SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

23 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

24 SAFE DRINKING WATER

Home Systems to Purify H2O

26 THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

30 NURTURING CREATIVE KIDS

Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

32 ECO-PACKAGING PROGRESS REPORT Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

30 DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 14 health briefs 16 global briefs 17 eco tip 23 wise words 24 healing ways 26 conscious

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30 healthy kids 32 green living 33 calendar 35 classifieds 36 resource guide

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letter from publisher

n September 25, Upstate Natural Awakenings presented the documentary film HEAL at Zen Greenville. Prior to the start of the film we served light refreshments that were included in the ticket cost. A dozen or so Upstate natural health vendors were on hand to display their products and services and to interact with those attending. I am happy to report that 120 people purchased tickets on EventBrite and by all accounts, gave a big thumbs up to HEAL and to our presentation of more films in the future. Some of you may remember that in 2015 we presented several films. The first, a film about the life of Louise Hay, was held at Zen Greenville. The next film, screened in 2015, was called Alive Inside. Alive Inside was a ground-breaking film that demonstrated music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. We were fortunate to have the Peace Center in Greenville offer their Gunter theatre as a venue, and as a community service, they made it available as a free event. The last film Natural Awakenings brought to the Upstate in 2015 was Trace Amounts. It was held at Camelot theatre on Antrim Road. The film, endorsed by Robert Kennedy, Jr., is an investigative documentary exploring the link between the mercury-based preservative thimerosal and the autism epidemic experienced among today’s children. At the film’s conclusion, we offered a Q&A session with questions fielded by Dr. John Palmer, a Greenville holistic dentist and owner of Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, and Dr. William Weirs, M.D., from the Center of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, in Charleston. Building on the success of HEAL, my plan is to return to offering screenings of what I consider to be important documentary films that are compatible with the message of our magazine. I hope to be able to offer screenings on a quarterly basis. From my viewpoint, these could be documentaries related to our food, our water, the toxins in our environment, our health care system, and our state of mind, including the effects of the stress we all experience in our daily lives. If you have seen the film, HEAL, you probably have guessed that I am of the belief that our physical incarnation is entwined with our spiritual development. I believe this is a viewpoint that many of you share. Knowing that, you can expect there to be documentaries that will touch on this significant area of our personal growth. I am inviting you to share your ideas with me on film titles, and/or types of films you would like to see presented. You can contact me at our office number, 864-248-4910, or click here for the link to the page on our website. (Or visit UpstateNA.com and choose Questions/Comments under Contact Us on the top menu bar.) Enter “Film Comments” in the Subject field to help us gather emails on this subject. (Note: we never bombard you with daily emails or share/sell your address, but you may receive info regarding events like film screenings as well as on sales or other events.) I know I will find your ideas helpful. As always, I appreciate your support and input. Peace and Blessings,

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Belue Farms Natural Market Phases Out Plastic Grocery Bags

o help reduce plastic pollution, Belue Farms Natural Market is phasing out the use of plastic grocery bags. Beginning January 1, 2019, the store will no longer use plastic grocery bags; instead, customers can purchase reusable totes, thermal totes or paper bags for $1.99, $9.99, or 10 cents each, respectively, or bring their own bags. The store will also have some recycled shipping boxes available at no cost. The market started its campaign in 2016 to minimize plastic bag use by donating 10 cents to local charities for each plastic bag not taken by customers. It also started selling reusable bags and thermal totes and noticed a dramatic increase in the number of customers bringing their own bags. Totes and thermal bags sold at the market are sturdy enough for a variety of uses without contributing to the plastic waste stream. The store will continue to donate 10 cents to local charities for each reusable bag customers bring with them or purchase at the store. Since the bag donation effort began, donations have been made to several charities. Owner Harriett Belue Peeler says, “Since we started reducing plastic bag use two years ago, customers have been very receptive to our efforts. They not only like the sturdiness of our totes, but appreciate that their efforts are benefitting the environment as well as our community. It’s been a win-win program for everyone. Our market promotes healthy food but also healthy habits, so phasing out plastic bags supports our mission to promote wellness for our customers and our planet.” Belue Farms Natural Market is located at 3769 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs. For more information, call 864-578-0446 or visit BelueFarms.com. See story, page 18 and ad, page 29.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Holds Networking Meeting

he Greenville Holistic Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly networking meeting on November 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakview Medical Associates in Simpsonville. The meetings are designed to help practitioners network with other holistic practitioners, learn how to get the word out about their businesses, and begin cross-promoting. This is an opportunity to connect one-on-one, introduce your holistic business, and share your passion for bringing more holistic options to the Greenville community. This event will be a very lively evening of learning and sharing. Besides networking, there will be opportunities to partner with each other to increase awareness of the many holistic health care options available in the Greater Greenville area. The price is free for members and guests, but anyone who wants to attend must RSVP. A visitor may attend up to two times without being a member. Membership is $16 per month or $177 per year. Peggy Zielinski, MSW, president of the Greenville Holistic Chamber of Commerce, has been a resident of the Upstate for over eight years. She has a passion for improving the lives of her clients through teaching mindfulness practices, including mindfulness-based stress reduction meditation and coaching toward holistic ways of addressing health care needs. Oakview Medical Associates is located at 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct., Simpsonville. To attend the meeting, become a member of the Holistic Chamber or to learn more, visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/greenville or email Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com.

Our Inward Journey Brings Mindfulness to the Upstate

eggy Zielinski, owner of Our Inward Journey, is offering several mindfulness events that community members can enroll in, including a one-day seminar on the introduction to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR); a mindfulness meditation bootcamp, which is an online eight-week course on mindfulness; and chakradance, a moving meditation. Research shows the long-lasting physical, mental and emotional benefits that can be attained—and even positive changes in the brain itself—when a person incorporates a meditation practice into their day-to-day life. Our Inward Journey is a company focused on helping people to get back in touch with their own authentic selves by teaching powerful methods to slow down and get back in sync with their life’s purpose. Too often, people feel overwhelmed and stressed on a daily basis; they aren’t doing what they love, and as a result, are not able to give much of themselves to others. Zielinski has a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from the University of Michigan and is a certified MBSR teacher through Brown University. She is also president of the Greenville Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Zielinski is available as a speaker for groups to help them begin bringing mindfulness meditation practices into their lives. The mindfulness events are held at Oakview Medical Associates and also at Open Art Studios in downtown Greenville. Oakview Medical Associates is located at 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct., Simpsonville and Open Art Studios is located at 14 S. Main St., Greenville. For more information, call 864-386-4893, email Peggy@PeggyZielinski. com or visit OurInwardJourney.com. See ad, page 7. November 2018

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Online Essential Oils Classes Offered

ichelle Daniels, an independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, is offering free, online essential oils classes in November. Classes will be offered Wednesday evenings November 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 8:00 p.m. and Thursday mornings November 8, 15 and 29 at 11:00 a.m. The classes are approximately an hour. Having the classes online makes it more convenient for everyone. According to Daniels, healthy living is important to everyone, and essential oils can be an important part of a healthier lifestyle. Students will learn about the quality of essential oils and how to incorporate the oils into everyday life. No purchase is necessary. Young Living is a world leader in the production of essential oils. Founded by D. Gary Young in 1993, the company’s vision is to bring life-changing benefits of essential oils to every home, family and lifestyle. For more information or to reserve your space for any of the above free classes, email MichelleDaniels171@gmail.com or call/text 706-566-8006.

Namaste Realty Offers Holistic Real Estate Services

amaste, the heart-based creation of its founder, real estate broker and intuitive healer Ariana Zariah, offers high quality, professional real estate services in addition to other services not found in conventional real estate firms. It is a holistic real estate service company offering a wide array of unique holistic and integrative services for mind, body, spirit and home, utilizing intuitive sensitivities, alternative healing modalities and New Age practices. Zariah has been a real estate professional since 2008. In 2017, she merged her real estate business with her intuitive healing practice. Along with traditional buyer and seller services, she offers a wide range of holistic services for the home including feng shui, home energy readings, house blessings and negative energy clearings. A complete list of holistic services can be found on her website. First-time clients who mention this article from Natural Awakenings will receive 20 percent off any of the Energy Clearing Services listed on her website. For more information, call 864-619-1516 or visit NamasteGVL.com or Facebook.com/NamasteRealtyGVL. See ad, page 13.

Gift Yourself! Be a Gift to the World ...

elax and reinvigorate as you develop your life-management skills during Mindful Living Studio’s Vessel Yoga Mind+Body+Being Integration retreat at Art of Living Retreat Center, located in Boone, North Carolina. High on the mountain, a Vedic temple awaits you! Vessel Yoga is rooted in the UMass Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program for stress and pain management. The 4-day/3-night retreat is scheduled from Saturday, December 1, through noon Tuesday, December 4. The all-inclusive program, Transform Stress into Mental and Emotional Stability and Inner Mastery, develops integrative life-management skills by renewing mind and clearing the mental and emotional body to tap the wisdom of the heart. The Retreat fee includes a Vessel Yoga eCourse to prepare for the retreat; A Mindful Living eCourse and Retreat Completion Certificate for personal or professional development; and CEUs for yoga teachers. Note: Partial scholarships are available. Cost: Fees are based on room type and begin at $450 for 3 nights/4 days, 9 meals, and tuition. To register, visit ArtOfLivingRetreatCenter.org/event. For important details, call 803-397-1398 or email MindfulLivingStudio@gmail.com. Also visit MindfulLivingStudio.com. See ad, page 34.

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O&O Academy Offers Source & Synchronicities Course

&O Academy is offering a two-day course in Asheville for anyone seeking greater health, wealth and love. The course, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Source & Synchronicities,â&#x20AC;? will be held November 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and November 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Asheville Dance and Event Centre. Attendees will learn how to relieve stress and awaken to vitality, connection and abundance; tools to shift consciousness to live a more calm, peaceful and fulfilled life; and the mystic science of creating synchronicities. They will also experience a fusion of the power of source with the power of consciousness. Source & Synchronicities is a live simulcast taught by Preethaji, founder of O&O Academy and supported by its faculty. The event will be occurring simultaneously in eight different locations, immersing North America in a collective field of transformational energy. O&O Academy is a philosophy and wisdom school based in India. Their vision is to transform human consciousness, igniting lasting change in the way people live. They offer a variety of courses, events and workshops.

Asheville Dance and Event Centre is located at 291 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC. To register for the course and for more information, including event price, venue, optional meals and special hotel conference rate, visit OOAcademyUSA.org. To learn more about the instructor, visit Preethaji.com.

Let all your senses awaken

Rayki School Retreat

8 magical nights in the heart of Hawaii

Maui

Magical things happen when your tribe comes together

February 14-22, 2019

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The Healing Center Celebrates Anniversary

he Healing Center, in Simpsonville, provides a wide range of wellness practitioners to fill many holistic and alternative healing needs. The practitioners—each previously established as a professional healer on their own—have come together under one roof in order to provide easy access to multiple healing modalities. Joan Massey, L.Ac., who had a career in conventional medicine for many years, transitioned to natural healing 15 years ago. Her business, Affordable Acupuncture, celebrated its seventh anniversary at the center on September 1. With three acupuncturists as well as a reflexologist, they provide an environment that promotes natural healing and well-being. The practice is not limited to acupuncture and reflexology. Microcurrent facials, cupping, Bemer, and lipotropic injections are just some of the other healthcare services they provide. In addition to private sessions, they also offer community style acupuncture, which makes the service available at a more economical price and allows their patients to come on a regular basis. Wendy and James McCray, licensed massage therapists of Awakening-Touch, practice therapeutic massage and conscious bodywork. A wide range of therapeutic massage modalities are offered to support personal wellness goals and self-care needs. Tammy Forbes, of Essential Healing Therapy, comes from a 27-year career in conventional medicine and 11 years as a bodywork therapist. At Essential Healing Therapy, she strives to provide personalized, caring and integrative sessions. Forbes offers CranioSacral Therapy, healing touch, reiki, acupressure, reflexology, tuning forks, and quantum biofeedback as well as therapeutic massage. The Healing Center is located at 3100 Grandview Dr.( in the Leigh building), Simpsonville. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 864-406-3800 or visit AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com, Awakening-Touch.MassageTherapy.com, and EssentialHealingTherapy.com. See ad, page 3.

Dr. Danny Spears Speaks on Gratefulness Sunday,Center November 18th at Unity Spiritual

rom10:30AM 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, November 18, Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson welcomes speaker Reverend “I AM Grateful? Are Dr. Danny Spears, who will explore what it means to be grateful You Kidding Me?” in a lesson entitled, “I AM Grateful? Are You Kidding Me?” Many people find it difficult to be grateful in the face of life’s challenges. However, gratitude as a spiritual practice is perhaps one way to face those very challenges. Rev. Dr. Spears discusses how this practice of gratitude will optimize your experience of self-worth and vitality. Rev. Dr. Spears has been a student of Unity and New Thought teachings since 2015, and a spiritual leader in various locations since 2001. Unity Spiritual Center invites you to join them for this insightful experience! Unity of Clemson/Anderson is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. They offer practical teachings that empower an abundant and meaningful way of living. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson is located at 304 Lebanon Rd. in Pendleton (American Legion Hall). For more information, call 864-646-6114, or visit UnityOfClemson/ Anderson.org. See ad, page 22. 12

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Paradise Academy of Massage Hosts

Open House & Homeless Project

o celebrate the recent grand opening of Paradise Academy of Massage, an Open House and packing party for the Homeless Period Project will be held on November 10 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., in which volunteers will help pack female products for donations to homeless women. Items needed for the project include panty liners, pads, tampons and individual wipes; these can be dropped off at any time before the packing party. The open house is also an opportunity to tour the school, learn about programs and meet instructor Julie Rehoric RN, LMT. The academy is a private program delivered in a low student-to-instructor ratio setting for more attention to detail and customized teaching. Students receive tailored instruction to meet their personal career goals, while also learning essential core basics that focus on business startups, business acumen, business ethics, and creative marketing and networking. Training includes many modalities, including Swedish and deep tissue massage, stretching, myofascial release, aromatherapy, dreamscape light sensory show, and healing sound frequency energy infusion therapy. Rehoric is a seasoned nurse, massage therapist, business entrepreneur, and teacher with leadership qualities that helps ensure optimal learning of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, customer service and public relations. The school has a payment plan with minimal down payment as well as job placement assistance. Massage therapy is also available for those on a limited budget or fixed income. Paradise Academy of Massage offers $39 and $49 discounted sessions at the its massage clinic.

Paradise Academy of Massage is located at 103 E. Butler Rd., Ste. A, Mauldin. For more information, call 864-987-9708 or visit Facebook. com/SCMassageTherapySchool or GreenvilleMassageSchool.com. See ad, page 24.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing. 14

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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction. “The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D. Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive. The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health

Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.

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Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.

Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes. By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries. The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz. Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.

Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria. Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

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Really Natural

End Game

Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Dumping Disincentive

Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,” says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks. Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them. The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce. More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

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Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

Plastic Pushback

Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Roundup Rebuke Monsanto to Pay $289 Million to Cancer Victim

A California jury has found Monsanto liable in a lawsuit filed by groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson, 46, a pest control manager for the Benicia Unified School District, in California, near San Francisco. His was the first claim to go to trial alleging that Roundup and other glyphosate-based weed killers cause cancer. The company was ordered to pay $289 million in damages—$39 million compensatory and $250 punitive. Monsanto, recently acquired as a unit of the German conglomerate Bayer, faces more than 5,000 similar lawsuits across the U.S.

Some people

are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~Alphonse Karr

eco tip

Rebirthing Books

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Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042. The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

New Life for Old Friends

Spread the wonders and joys of reading to others while conserving woodlands and other resources and keeping books out of landfills by donating them. Many outlets welcome books that may have been collecting dust at home, but can enrich the lives of others of all ages, both locally and worldwide. n Many public libraries are supported by community volunteer “friends of” organizations that sell donated books at deep discounts to the public. Funds raised help underwrite host library programming. n Along with selling new and used books online, BetterWorldBooks.com accepts book donations that support national and global literacy initiatives, including in Latin America and Africa. They recently forwarded 37,000 donated books to UK teachers and other educators, and also operate a senior book outreach program. n Local chapters of national organizations like Girl Scouts, Kiwanis International, Rotary International and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs frequently collect gently used children’s books. n Other donation sites include The Salvation Army, Goodwill, thrift shops and used and antique bookstores. n BooksForSoldiers.com lists specific titles military members are requesting. BooksForAfrica.org has shipped 41 million books to Africa’s 54 countries. BooksThroughBars.org supplies prison libraries, while BooksToPrisoners.net links books donated by the public to requests. n Include unwanted books when planning a yard sale. n Consider the novelty of regifting books. With the Christmas gifting season approaching, parents can bestow a Shakespeare play or Mark Twain tale that meant so much to them decades ago to their kids—including a card explaining its poignancy and significance. The gesture can even spark a greater interest in reading. November 2018

you vulnerable to illness. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, garlic and onions, and avoid sugar which suppresses immunities. Wash hands thoroughly and often, especially when in public places.

Sanitize the Workplace

For Flus and Colds,

Prevention is the Best Medicine by Belue Farms Natural Market

ith winter knocking on the door, it’s time to build your defense for cold and flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza and pneumonia remain America’s eighth leading cause of death. Fortunately, you have the power to ward off colds and flus by naturally boosting your immunities.

Start with Healthy Habits

Building a stronger immune system begins with a healthy lifestyle. To stay well, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) recommends getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Insufficient sleep weakens the body’s ability to stave of viral infections. Reduce stress, which taxes the immune system, making

Because viruses can live on surfaces for up to 48 hours, illnesses can move through offices and classrooms like wildfire. To minimize sickness, sanitize all shared surfaces such as doorknobs, elevator buttons, copiers, tables, and kitchen appliances like the microwave, coffee pot and refrigerator.

Supplement with Supplements

Whether you opt for a flu shot or not, natural supplements can fortify your immune system for an extra layer of support. The AANP suggests increasing your intake of Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A which boost T-cell function. For optimal absorption, choose natural Vitamin C derived from whole fruits and herbs. Camu Camu berry also provides high doses of vitamin C as well as minerals. Botanicals like echinacea and elderberry contain antioxidants that neutralize viruses. Daily saline nasal rinses can also minimize sinus infections.

viruses. Studies showed that people who exercise record half as many sick days as those who don’t.

When All Else Fails

Despite best efforts, a cold or flu might find you this winter. If so, here are some tips to kick sickness to the curb. • Get plenty of rest. • Drink steady fluids to stay hydrated and flush germs from your system. • Sip hot herbal and ginger teas with honey and lemon. • Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon per glass) to loosen mucus. • Eat a light diet such as bone broth, veggies, and fruits. • Use a cool mist vaporizer or humidifier for added moisture. Check with your natural food stores for natural health remedies, including Gaia Quick Defense, Oscillococcinum, and Pure Synergy Rapid Rescue. With vigilance and the right arsenal, you can fight germs this winter and win the battle. In most cases, you can ward off illness naturally. However, if flu symptoms like dizziness, nausea, dehydration, shortness of breath, or fever do not respond to treatment, seek medical attention.

Exercise Germs Away

Research conducted by the American Council on Exercise shows that moderate daily exercise keeps the immune system in good shape. Exercise helps white blood cells circulate more efficiently to fend off

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Supercharge Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy by Kathleen Barnes

ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many. As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem. 20

People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

Identified Culprits

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

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“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.” Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center. Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra. “Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji. “The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. “Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.” Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level. Cozine/Shutterstock.com

challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

The Right Supplements Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin

and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods. According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system. They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains. Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says. An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include November 2018

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Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease. Vitamin D: Several studies, including

one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

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charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders. Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility. Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside. You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life. Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core. Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go. First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful. Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert. Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives. Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful. This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed. Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. November 2018

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SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked. A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls

have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”. Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill. the Earth Day Network reports. Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water

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exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored. Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and Northeastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies. Several types— tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers— are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern. NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals. The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen. Activated carbon filters, which

require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals. Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime. Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog. Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered. WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules. The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider. Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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e all know that water is essential for the human body. The fact is an adult body is made up of 50 to 65 percent water. Water is used in the organs, tissues and cells of the body to help regulate temperature and maintain necessary body functions, such as eliminating waste and transporting nutrients. Water distributes vitamins, minerals and glucose to nourish our cells. It also helps remove toxins from the body through the urine and feces. There is an ongoing debate about what type of water is best to drink Alkaline water has become a popular alternative to tap and bottled water. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why. The typical western diet that includes processed foods, dairy, sugar and red meat can result in too much acidity. Studies suggest that higher acidity may contribute to high uric acid levels contributing to kidney stones, gout and other ailments, and increasing the risk of cancer, liver disease and heart disease. Alkalinity and acidity are both measurements on the pH scale of 1 to 14. Neutral is considered 7.0, and anything below that point is considered acidic. Alkaline water typically has a pH between 7.0 and 10.0 on the scale. There are products called alkaline ionizers that alkalinize the water during electrolysis. It is a chemical process that separates water into more acidic or alkaline molecules. Alkaline water and water ionizers are typically found in many health foods stores or grocery stores, and home systems such as Kangen water machines can be purchased. Alkaline water has grown in popularity as people learn more about the health benefits said to be associated with drinking alkaline water. Some of the health benefits claimed by drinking alkaline water include detoxification, possible weight loss, reduced acid reflux, improved bone health, and antioxidant benefits. Since water is the most important and life-sustaining substance our bodies require, we need to weigh the benefits of incorporating alkaline water into our daily routine. For more information on alkaline water, visit DoctorsHealthPress.com/general-health-articles/health-benefits-alkaline-water/. See Kangen Water ad, page 5 or go to WatershedSC.com. November 2018

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THANKSGIVING DESSERTS Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

by Judith Fertig

ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu. Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie. It’s easy to make a plant-based pie—think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

The Crust

A mellow nut crust might be the best way to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

The Filling

The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe. 26

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Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests. “Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor. Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.” Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor. Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

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Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan. Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Remove the dates from the water and pat dry. Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan. Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk. Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust. Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve. Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes. Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible. November 2018

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted

While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 400° F. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife. Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes. Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape. Let them sit a few minutes to cool. Lower the oven temperature to 375° F. 28

When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper. Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets. Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously. Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth. Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving. Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl. com/pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

Adapted recipe and photo courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; Connoisseurus Veg.com/vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving. Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch

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Nurturing Creative Kids Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

by Marlaina Donato

nplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that participating in performing and visual arts enhances children’s social skills and emotional processing, builds confidence and improves academic aptitude. “Not every child needs to play a team sport. Team experiences such as working with peers toward a goal, learning to win and lose gracefully and to get along with others can also be learned through the arts,” explains Antonella D’Aloia, a developmental and expressive art teacher with The Whole Child, in Upton, Massachusetts. “Both crafts and expressive artistic creation have huge benefits because they’re usually seen as nonthreatening activities, especially for kids with anxiety or on the autism spectrum. Art offers a safe place in which they can hone new responses to difficult feelings.”

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organic or re-usable materials can demonstrate sustainability while teaching children how to follow directions, cultivate patience and strategize. Healthy cooking classes are a creatively engaging avenue for youths to learn about connections between a healthy Earth and maintaining personal health. Expressing themselves through the visual arts, drama and dance promotes problem-solving and innovation, as does joining a science or Lego club. “It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to try new things,” stresses D’Aloia. “Go to local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area. Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”

Mindful Investments

Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and far-reaching. “Origami— the Japanese art of paper folding without cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami

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stimulates both sides of the brain and helps to build self-esteem. Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.” Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world. “Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado. “Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens indefinitely,” she explains. Such skills can help students anywhere—in the classroom, on the sports field and later, when they begin to search for and find jobs. According to Stanford University research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, learning an instrument helps to improve children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts. The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity. Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation. D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.” Marlaina Donato is a multimedia artist and freelance writer who authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Copper device stops a cold naturally last holidays,” she said. “The kids had colds going around, but not me.” Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.” Copper may even stop flu if used earNew research: Copper stops colds if used early. ly and for several days. Lab technicians ew research shows you can went away completely.” It worked again placed 25 million live flu viruses on a stop a cold in its tracks if you CopperZap. No viruses were found alive every time he felt a cold coming on and take one simple step with a soon after. he hasn’t had a cold since. new device when you first feel a cold People have used it on cold sores He asked relatives and friends to try coming on. and say it can completely prevent ugly it. They said it worked for them, too, so Colds start when cold viruses get in outbreaks. You can also rub it gently he patented CopperZap™ and put it on your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you on wounds, cuts, or lesions to combat the market. don’t stop them early, they spread in infections. Soon hundreds of people had tried it your airways and cause misery. The handle is curved and finely texand given feedback. Nearly 100% said But scientists have found a quick tured to improve the copper stops way to kill a virus. Touch it with copper. colds if used withcontact. It kills in 3 hours after the Researchers at labs and universities germs picked up first sign. Even up agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills on fingers and microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, to 2 days, if they hands to protect still get the cold it just by touch. you and your That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyp- is milder and they family. tians used copper to purify water and feel better. Copper even heal wounds. They didn’t know about Users wrote kills deadly germs Sinus trouble, stuffiness, cold sores. that have become viruses and bacteria, but now we do. things like, “It Scientists say the high conductance stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it resistant to antibiotics. If you are near of copper disrupts the electrical balsupposed to work that fast?” sick people, a moment of handling it ance in a microbe cell, destroying it in Pat McAllister, age 70, received one may keep serious infection away. It may seconds. for Christmas and called it “one of the even save a life. Tests by the Environmental Protecbest presents ever. This little jewel really The EPA says copper still works tion Agency (EPA) show germs die fast works.” Now thousands of users have even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of on copper. Some hospitals tried copper stopped getting colds. different disease germs so it can prevent for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. People often use CopperZap preserious or even fatal illness. ventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci This cut the spread of MRSA and other CopperZap is made in the U.S. of used to get colds after crowded flights. illnesses by over half, and saved lives. pure copper. It has a 90-day full money Though skeptical, she tried it several The strong scientific evidence gave back guarantee when used as directed times a day on travel days for 2 months. inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When to stop a cold. It is $69.95. Get $10 off he felt a cold coming on he fashioned “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” each CopperZap with code NATA5. a smooth copper probe and rubbed it Businesswoman Rosaleen says when Go to www.CopperZap.com or call people are sick around her she uses Cop- toll-free 1-888-411-6114. gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold perZap morning and night. “It saved me Buy once, use forever.

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Natural Awakenings Presentation of

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n September 25, Upstate Natural Awakenings presented the documentary film HEAL at Zen Greenville, located at 924 S. Main Street. The ticket cost of $13.50 included light refreshments and the opportunity to visit with a dozen or so Upstate natural health vendors who were on hand to offer information on their products and services. 120 people purchased tickets on EventBrite, and at the end of the evening they gave a big thumbs up to the film as well as to the idea of us presenting more films in the future. Our plan is to do just that— we anticipate presenting a film each quarter. (See this month’s publisher letter on how you can share your thoughts on subject matter and/or specific films that interest you.) We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those of you who attended HEAL and the vendors who participated, and a special thanks to Jeff Renow, owner of Zen Greenville, for providing a beautiful venue in which to hold this event.

by Avery Mack

Manufacturers need to protect their products from damage and theft, and also want them to stand out on retail shelves. A common result has been hard-to-open containers relying on excessive cardboard and plastic. Today, more manufacturers are responding to consumer requests for less packaging, making it easier on both people and the planet.

hether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out. In grocery stores, look for cellophane packaging made from corn, wheat or potatoes that replaces traditional plastic packaging used for candy, spices, nuts, produce and bath products. Cellulose, made from sustainably harvested wood pulp, one of nature’s most abundant materials, makes for a sturdy bio- and marine-degradable bag that is suitable for home composting. Resistant to oil, fat and grease, it is also microwavable and oven-safe at low temperatures. Fenugreen uses antibacterial, antifungal spices infused into a tea that is soaked into clean, biodegradable FreshPaper. It works in conjunction with store packaging or storage containers to keep bread, fruit, vegetables and cheese fresh. Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO, says, “Each paper lasts about a month. A distinct, maple-like scent says the paper is actively working to keep food fresh two to four times longer than usual, preventing food waste due to spoilage.”

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Quinn Snacks’ revolutionary Pure Pop Bag of microwave popcorn contains no genetically modified corn, synthetic chemicals or plastic coatings, so unlike other brands, its packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Consumers add the included salt and spices after the popping, allowing the addition of natural ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the food’s natural oil and flavor. Food carry-out used to mean polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, but now consumers have the safer option of pulp products that break down completely in backyard compost heaps or through commercial recycling. The pulp comes from North American-sourced hardwoods, which reduces its travel footprint and supports environmentally aware suppliers. Mycelium, another Styrofoam substitute, uses mushroom roots as glue to hold together other sustainable, compostable agriculture byproducts like corn stalks. The result creates shipping materials that cradle wine bottles, computers and other fragile items to prevent breakage.

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In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint. Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions. Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable. Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses. Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging. As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers. Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to 10 percent in 2017, thanks to moneyback guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled. Email manufacturers to either congratulate them on better choices or complain about excess. Each purchase voices an opinion. Let’s make it count.

calendar of events THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Herbs, Oils and other Opt-Outs – 6pm. In this 1-hour community class, Jennifer Smith will present immune-enhancing herbs, essential oils and foods so you can embrace the seasonal change with confidence. Because there’s no need to participate in “flu season”! Seating is limited and your $10 class fee will benefit National Vaccine Information Center. Enlighten Wellness, 1541 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. 7, Greenville. Please book online: EnlightenUpstate.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Herbs, Oils and other Opt-Outs – 9:30am. In this 1-hour community class, Jennifer Smith will present immune-enhancing herbs, essential oils and foods so you can embrace the seasonal change with confidence. Because there’s no need to participate in “flu season”! Seating is limited and your $10 class fee will benefit National Vaccine Information Center. Enlighten Wellness, 1541 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. 7, Greenville. Please book online: EnlightenUpstate.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Lecture: There is No Incurable! – 6:15-8:15pm. Join us to bring more peace, balance and inner harmony into your life through a simple practice. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and belief systems. Free. Donations welcomed. Bruno Groening Circle of Friends, Held at: Anderson Rd. Library, 2625 Anderson Rd., Greenville. 944-2806. Meetup. com/Bruno-Greenville. WBush15@Bellsouth.net.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 New Moon Meditation Reiki Healing Circle – 6:30-8pm. Guided meditation to help plant your seeds of intention to manifest your goals and abundance with the New Moon Energy. 5-10 minute reiki healing for each attendee. $25. Located at Open Art Studios, 14 S. Main St., Greenville. Hosted by Tya Eachus, RMT: 828-387-6041. Facebook: Tya Reiki. Guided Meditation and Blessings – 7-8:30pm. Experience a deeper connection through prayer, and powerful blessings. This unique ceremony recognizes God in you. Join us for personal healing, prayers for others, and blessings for Earth. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Psychic Self-Defense – 10am-2pm. Just in time for the holidays! Do “energy vampires” really exist? Are we all born with a “spiritual immune system”? We are beings of light, learn how living in the light of Love & taking responsibility for our own energy is essential today. $50. Carolina Spiritual Science Center, 165-B Metro Dr., Spartanburg. Contact: Melissia at SeilerMC@gmail.com.

Self I-Dentity through Ho’oponopono (SITHR) Basic I – 10am-5pm. 2 DAY EVENT thru 11/11. SITHR is an updated ancient Hawaiian problemsolving process to release memories that are experienced as problems. Register by November 2 for discount; register by phone or at RegOnline.com/ SIFLNC2018. Sponsored by IZI LLC. Event held in Asheville, NC. 919-803-9999. For more info, visit: Self-I-Dentity-Through-Hooponopono.com. Intuitive Arts Fair – 11am-5pm. Have questions? Receive answers! Treat yourself with intuitive readers and tarot, enjoy a massage, or holistic healing. Please visit our website for more information on the readers and healers. Most sessions $25 (cash) for 20 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I-26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com. OpenHouse & Packing Party for Homeless Period Project – 4:30-7:30pm. Volunteers will pack female products for donations to homeless women. Items needed include liners, pads, tampons & wipes. Donations can be dropped off any time. Sponsored by Paradise Academy of Massage. The open house is also an opportunity to tour the school, learn about programs and meet instructor Julie Rehoric, RN, LMT. Free. Paradise Academy of Massage, 103 E. Butler Rd., Ste. A, Mauldin. 987-9708. GreenvilleMassageSchool.com. Source & Synchronicity by O&O Academy – 8am. 2 Day Event. Learn to relieve stress, & awaken to vitality, connection & abundance; fuse the Power of Source with the Power of Consciousness. Live simulcast taught by Preethaji, founder. Vision of school is to transform human consciousness. $450. The Asheville Dance and Event Centre, 291 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC. Elizabeth Scherwenka: 415-497-6992. OOAcademyUSA.org. EScherwenka@gmail.com. World Cup Team Tennis Benefit – 9am. Full day of tennis, silent auction, & community yoga classes, 9:15am w/ Angela Murphy & Tennis Stretch w/Joan Craig in the afternoon. Massage w/ Nikki Enge. All proceeds benefit Cancer Society of Greenville County. Team Tennis Cost $30 per player. Yoga, Tennis Stretch and Massage are donations. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. 848-0918. RiversideTennisClub.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 The BE-Attitude of Gratitude – 10:30am-noon. Being in state of gratitudinal attitude. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 I AM Grateful? Are You Kidding Me? – 10:30amnoon. Many people find it difficult to be grateful in the face of life’s challenges. Perhaps, however, gratitude as a spiritual practice is one way to face those very challenges. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

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Energy Healing – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a unique opportunity to experience healing techniques from experienced practitioners. The therapies range from sacred sound, Reiki, and other high vibrational healing modalities. Love offering appreciated. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Full Moon Rooftop Mix & Mingle – 6:30-8:30pm. Single and Awakened Meetup presents Full Moon Rooftop Mix and Mingle. Free. Held at Embassy Suites rooftop lounge, “Up on the Roof”, 250 Riverplace, 8th Fl., downtown Greenville. Ariana Zariah: 915-2313. Meetup.com/Single-Awakened.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 “Peace out!” With Phyllis Benfield – 10:30amnoon. Peace of heart and mind are often illusive in the appearance of adversity. Be encouraged to learn how all is temporary and how to re-center into the Peace of Spirit. Love offering appreciated. No registration required. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Lecture: There is No Incurable! – 6:15-8:15pm. Join us to bring more peace, balance and inner harmony into your life through a simple practice. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and belief systems. Free. Donations welcomed. Bruno Groening Circle of Friends, Held at: Anderson Rd. Library, 2625 Anderson Rd., Greenville. 944-2806. Meetup. com/Bruno-Greenville. WBush15@Bellsouth.net.

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Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Monday through Saturday; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com. Gentle/Beginner Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Our Gentle/Beginner yoga classes are a great place to start if you are new to yoga or are looking for a slower paced, more meditative focused class. Very beginner to more experienced yogis welcome. 1st class is free. New client special: 2 week unlimited class pass, $25. Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Melanie Boulos: 979-6133. Visit website for more info: Mel-O-Yoga.com. MBoulos@Bellsouth.net. Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828.

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The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday. 6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. Meditation Monday – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner to expert level, we come together to create a space bigger than the sum of its parts. Donations welcome. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. Lunch Time Guided Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Start your week off with a guided meditation designed to help bring you closer to your own inner guidance. Deeply relax in a peaceful setting. Sit in a chair or bring a yoga mat to comfortably sit or lay down on the floor. $5. Located at Open Art Studios, 14 S. Main St., Greenville. Hosted by Tya Eachus, RMT: 828-387-6041. Facebook: Tya Reiki.

tuesday Stillness Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Express your gratitude in a small group setting and enjoy a half-hour silent mediation with relaxing music. Ideal for all levels of experience. Love Offering appreciated. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org. Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com.

Meditation and Mindfulness Group – 6:307:30pm. Deborah Edwards, Chopra Center-certified Perfect Health Instructor, leads meditation and offers mindfulness tips and instruction. Whether for relaxation, stress relief or health, science supports the benefits of a regular meditation practice. All levels can benefit. Free. Affordable Acupuncture, 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville. 406-3800. Holistic Chamber of Commerce Greenville Meeting – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Tue. of month; check on website around holidays. Join this growing group of holistic-hearted individuals and practitioners who are bringing alternative health care options to the Greater Greenville community. Free for 2 meetings, then must become a member. Check website for location each month. Peggy Zielinski, President HCC-Greenville: 386-4893. HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/greenville. Peggy@ PeggyZielinski.com.

wednesday Yoga for EveryBODY – 9:15am. Yoga for every BODY. With Angela Murphy, RYT Certified Yoga Instructor Angela’s class is for everyone. Angela tailors her class to benefit all levels of Yogi’s. Class meets Wednesday 9:15-10:30. $10 drop in fee. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. 848-0918. RiversideTennisClub.com Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com. Weight Loss Wednesdays – 6-7:30pm. Have you tried other avenues for weight loss? Maybe you just want to try something new. How about hypnosis? It’s a safe, effective process and studies show that it works. Call to register. $25/week; $120/6 weeks. Life Path Hypnosis, 1015 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Geraldine Cook: 774-239 -4644. LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com. Gerrie@LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com. Circle of Light Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 5th Wednesdays. Express your gratitude and go deeper with guided and silent meditation. Led by Rev. James King in a small group setting ideal for all levels of experience. Love Offering appreciated. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org.

Wellness Night – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wednesdays. Join Reverends James & Leah King, our Prayer Chaplains, and energy practitioners for a night of individual attention to wellness. Love Offering appreciated. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd., Taylors. UnityChurchOfGreenville.org. Young Living Essential Oils Classes – 8pm. Are you getting the most from your essential oils? Free online class Wednesdays in November. No purchase necessary. RSVP. Call or text Michelle to reserve your space. 706-566-8006.

thursday Young Living Essential Oils Classes – 11am. Nov. 8, 15 & 29. Are you getting the most from your essential oils? Free online class. No purchase necessary. RSVP. Call or text Michelle to reserve your space. 706-566-8006. Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com. Chakradance with Our Inward Journey – 6-7:30pm. Chakradance is a beautiful moving meditation that takes the participant on an Inward Journey through their chakra system, helping to clear blockages and make way for deep healing. Join the dance! $20/preregistered; $25/door. Held at Open Art Studio, 14 S. Main St., downtown Greenville. Peggy Zielinski, Our Inward Journey: 386-4893. Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com. Strengthen & Lengthen Yoga Class – 6:45pm. Come move, increase strength & stretch in this all levels yoga class. Beginners to more experienced yogis are welcome. 1st class free. New Client Special: $25 /2 wks. unlimited. $12 Drop in rate. Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Melanie Boulos: 979-6133. Mel-OYoga.com. MBoulos@ Bellsouth.net. Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 7-8:30p. 2nd Thursday of the month. Looking for a deeper understanding of who you are and your life’s purpose? We are an open spiritual community for people of all faiths to meet and discuss various spiritual topics and share our insights. Free. Barnes and Nobles Coffee Shop, Haywood Rd., Greenville. Contact: Beth (leave message): 346-3058. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org.

classifieds and jobs WA N T E D : S P E E C H L A N G U A G E PATHOLOGIST & OFFICE STAFF. SLP: Both full- & part-time (3:30-6pm) available. Experience working w/ children & adults. OFFICE STAFF: 20-30 hrs. wkly, 9am-6pm. Min. 2 yrs. exp. in medical/insurance billing req’d. Good communication & computer skills. Must be friendly, team player. Email resume/references to BEACONteam@BEACONslps.com. FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport.com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049. WELLNESS CENTER IN GREER is hiring massage therapists for all shifts, and looking for any like-minded interested in renting space or collaboration. Contact Doug 864-884-5115. OFFICE/THERAPY ROOMS FOR RENT. Near Greenville/Greer line; 1 mile off Pelham Road / I-85. 2 rooms available, (one w/ sink) 1-yr lease only will be considered. $500/mth & $550/mth. Call 864-569-8631 for photos/ more info. P/T SHARED MASSAGE ROOM FOR RENT. Located near Greenville/Greer line; 1 mile off Pelham Rd. / I-85. Room is 12 X 11. 1-year lease only. $250/mth. Existing client base may be tapped to grow your business. Call/text 864-569-8631 for photos/more info. SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST contractor work available. Please contact SallyAnn McGlade at 864-479-0497. ROOM 4 RENT by hr./day/mo. Also, ORGANIC SPRAY TAN position available. Quiet massage salon, Mauldin. 864-987-9708.

saturday Strengthen & Lengthen Yoga Class – 9:30am. Come move, increase strength & stretch in this all levels yoga class. Beginners to more experienced yogis welcome. 1st class free. Mel-O-Yoga, 803 W. Poinsett St., Greer. Melanie Boulos: 979-6133. Visit website for more info: Mel-O-Yoga.com. MBoulos@Bellsouth.net.

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

Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress. Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.

AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC

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

We get to the root cause of your health issues using bio-energetic testing methods and incorporating German-manufactured homeopathic remedies and supplements, oxygen therapy and chiropractic care. 30+ years experience using integrative natural alternatives to modern medicine. See ad, page 26.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY

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

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 7.

HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC

220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

AROMATHERAPY

BOOKSTORES METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC Tommy Martincic CrystalVisionsBooks.com PharmD, Owner

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

LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 1272 Woodruff Rd. 864-288-2136 • Greenville DrEdwardsChiro.com

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing low force instrument adjusting. We also offer nutrition testing using muscle reflexes to measure your neurological reflexes and organ functions. See ad, page 11.

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY GREENHILL PHARMACY

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

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

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

We offer Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)/Applied Kinesiology (AK) combined with Blood Report Analysis to determine which Whole Food Supplements best suits your individual profile. See ad, page 13

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

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A balanced approach to stressfree living. Advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, anxiety disorders, craniosacral therapy, pain relief. See ad, page 10.

1500 Whitehall Road Anderson, SC 29625 864-226-0050

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

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE

Joan Massey, L.Ac. Hope Dennis, L.Ac, M. Ac., Dipl. Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com

DIXON WELLNESS & CHIROPRACTIC

Intuitive Readers, Energy Workers, Space, 2531 WoodruffEvent Rd., Simpsonville Labyrinth. We buy books! Monday – Saturday 10 (Five Forks Promenade) a.m. to 6 p.m.

CHIROPRACTIC AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

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It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 6.

specializing in women’s health, CBD oil/cream treatments, nutritionals, organic skin care, and adrenal fatigue. Clinical solutions for health challenges. See ad, page 22.

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DAY SPA TRANQUILITY DAY SPA

1015 West Poinsett Street 864-479-0497 • Greer TranquilityMindBodySpirit.com TranquilityMBS@aol.com

Natural, vegan, glutenand GMO-free skincare products. We offer facials, microdermabrasion, body waxing, eyelash enhancements, manicures/pedicures, ionic body detoxification, massage therapy and reflexology. See ad, page 19.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 2.

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

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 2.

EVENT CENTER METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room. Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

FITNESS INSIDE/OUT FITNESS & WELLNESS Shay Hewitt, RPH, PD 996 Batesville Rd. 864-608-9984 • Greer InsideOut.fitness

Our Wellness Center restores health from the inside out. Therapies include AmpCoilPEMF therapy, ZytoScan, biofeedback analysis & therapy, nutritional supplements, infrared sauna, personal training, fitness classes. See ad, page 26.

FLOAT SPA PURE BALANCE FLOAT SPA

Priscilla Matson 215 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. D 864-401-6075 • Greer PureBalanceFloatSpa.com

Floating has been shown to relieve stress, provide pain relief, increase immune function and is helpful in treating fibromyalgia, PTSD, inflammation, migraines and more. See ad, page 13.

FOOD AND DRINK KANGEN IONIZED WATER Joseph Heustess, Distributor 864-364-4913 WatershedSC.com WatershedSC@gmail.com

Drinking the right type of water may be the single most important piece in achieving and maintaining optimal health. See machines at WatershedSC.com and demonstration at KangenDemo.com. 0% financing. See ad, page 5.

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

HEALTH STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET

Harriett Belue, co-owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs www.beluefarms.com market@beluefarms.com

Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wildcaught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/GAPS/Whole 30 foods, herbal supplements and CBD hemp oil. See ad page 29.

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

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

UPSTATE FOOD CO-OP

Theresa Pizzuto, General Manager 404 John Holliday Rd. 864-868-3105 • Six Mile UpstateFoodCoop.com

Info@UpstateFoodCoop.com Member-owned, volunteer-run, non-profit business: natural & organic foods, supplements, herbs. Working members pay lower prices, trial memberships available. Members may place orders with our suppliers.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

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Enlighten 1541 Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite 7 884-483-3341 • Greenville EnlightenUpstate.com

Don’t let a diagnosis define you. Offering consultations to address the root cause so your body can heal itself using tools like nutrition, herbs and lifestyle enhancements. Therapies include aromatherapy, whole body vibration and BrainTap.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ISSUE

JAN FEB

Feature: Strengthen Organ Vitality Plus: Healthy Homes

RICHARD EBERT, IBD

Tri-Wellness.BEMERgroup.com DEbert.TriWellness@gmail.com

BEMER’s uniqueness is its signal and configuration. The signal leads to scientifically grounded stimulation of the smallest vessels supporting the circulatory system as a whole. See ad, page 15.

Feature: Heart Health Plus: Socially Conscious Investing

NATURAL FOOD ISSUE

MAR

Feature: Nutrition Upgrades Plus: Managing Allergies

APR

Feature: Sustainable Living Plus: Creative Arts Therapy

WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUE

MAY

Feature: Mental & Emotional Well-Being Plus: Healthy Vision

JUNE

Feature: Brain Health Plus: Green Building Trends

LOCAL FOOD ISSUE Feature: Urban & Suburban Agriculture JULY Plus: Gut Health

AUG

Feature: Children’s Health Plus: Natural Pet Care

VIBRANT AT ANY AGE ISSUE Age-Defying Bodywork SEPT Feature: Plus: Yoga Therapy

OCT

HYPNOSIS Board Certified Hypnotist, HypnoCoach 1015 W. Poinsett St. 774-239-4644 • Greer LifePathHypnosisAndCoaching.com

You can confidently step back onto your life path as you improve your overall wellbeing with self-hypnosis and coaching. Call for special for new clients.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE

Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com

BETTER SLEEP ISSUE Feature: Natural Sleep Solutions Plus: Optimal Thyroid Function

DEC

Feature: Uplifting Humanity Plus: Earth-Friendly Holidays

OUR INWARD JOURNEY

Peggy Zielinski, MSW 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct. 864-386-4893 • Simpsonville OurInwardJourney.com Peggy@PeggyZielinski.com

Coaching and instruction on mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques for individuals, schools, churches, and businesses. Improving lives through providing tools for meditation and mindfulness. See ad, page 7.

NATURE ART JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY

Bring the Outside In Greenville • 828-899-2787 StudioBug7@gmail.com

Delight in the magic, healing, and mystery of nature in your own home. Commission a mural by June Ellen Bradley. Call for a consultation today. See ad, page 24.

GERALDINE BOUDROT-COOK

Feature: Oral Health Plus: Chiropractic Care

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MEDITATION

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Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 19 and 25.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC

Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., C-NMM/OMM 37 Villa Rd., Ste. 313 864-417-5255 • Greenville FulcrumClinic.com

Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general well-being. See ad, page 18.

PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Upstate Photographer 864-449-7335 • Upstate JonathanDoyelPhotography.com JonathanDoyelPhotography@gmail.com

Weddings and engagement portrait sessions. Visit my website and schedule a consultation.

REAL ESTATE and HOME SERVICES NAMASTE REALTY

Ariana Zariah Broker in Charge 864-915-2313 NamasteRealtyGVL.com

Experienced realtor offers professional real estate services as well as feng shui, energy clearing, ancestral cleansing. See website for listing of services and testimonials. See ad, page 13.

SPIRITUAL CENTER BRUNO GROENING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Bill Bush MD - Community Leader Meets at: 2625 Anderson Rd. Greenville, SC Dates/Times at: Meetup.com/BRUNO. GREENVILLE WBush15@Bellsouth.com Attend a gathering at the Anderson Road Library in Greenville. Hear principles of healings as taught by Bruno. Absorb high vibrational healing energy. No charge.

UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON

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

Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 22.

THYROID HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

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

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 7.

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS

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

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

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GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

WOMEN’S HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 7.

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