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WOMEN’S WELLNESS CREATE VIBRANT HEALTH THROUGH

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10 healthbriefs

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16 consciouseating

18 greenliving

20 wisewords 31 globalbriefs 32 healingways

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34 community spotlight 38 calendarof events 40 ongoing calendar

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42 community resource guide

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by Michele Senac

16 HEIRLOOM

TOMATOES Good Picking in the Garden

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by Chantal Clabrough

18 THE DIRT

ON CLEANING Choose to Have a Green,

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Clean, Toxin-free Home

by Erin Switalski

20 FINDING MORE

PLEASURE IN LIFE A Conversation with

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Dr. Christiane Northrup

by Ellen Mahoney

22 A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO

FINANCIAL HEALTH It Starts with Trusting Your Intuition

by Lisa Marshall

27 Thyroid sense Better Testing is Key

by Tessa Porter May

36 Bioidentical

Hormones Calming the Winds of Change

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ay may be for mothers, but in our minds it is for every woman. Our focus this month is Women’s Wellness. Every issue teaches us more about our bodies and mind…May is no exception. Additionally, it is an exceptional issue.

A wonderful article this month is a conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrup, on page 20.

We know you have seen her on Oprah as well as her PBS series Menopause and Beyond. She is a great resource on women’s health, especially when it comes to figuring out those funky hormones. She discusses how to find pleasure in life - taking time out to smell the roses, paying attention to yourself, and doing the things you love to do that make you happy.

Also this month we found a wealth of great information including relief thru acupuncture during pregnancy, nutritional measures to help with cystic fibrosis, and aromatherapy tips in the kitchen. We learned a lot of new information as we put this issue together and feel confident you’ll find answers to some of your questions.

Talking with experts, researching, double-checking the stories, and meeting with some of our readers and advertisers has hammered home the need for this kind of information in the Upstate. With the high cost of insurance and standard medical care, it’s clear that as consumers, we must take charge of our own health and well-being.

That’s what Natural Awakenings is all about - educating people about green, natural ways of living, helping people become aware of the services and products that are available in our community, and helping our advertisers build their life-giving businesses.

We continue to grow each month as we now have over 400 distribution sites, new advertisers on board, and the pages of our magazine have increased (we started with 32). The news about Natural Awakenings is starting to spread quickly around the Upstate.

We are very excited to announce that Natural Awakenings will be in the Publix magazine kiosks starting in June. This will bring us even more new readers, and it gives our current readers another convenient place to pick up the magazine.

Enjoy the month of May and celebrate the women in your life!

in health & harmony,

Linda and Jim

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newsbriefs Counselor and Yoga Instructor Refines Skills in 8-day Intensive

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laine Lang, counselor and yoga therapist at Carolina Stress Relief, recently attended an 8 day intensive in personal discovery and mindfulness at the Phoenix Rising Center in Bristol, Vermont.

Lang and other therapists refined their skills in facilitating the inner journey for others in personal one on one sessions. Since Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is taught and learned experientially, participants also took the journey inside to discover more about themselves.

Lang has been certified as a yoga therapy practitioner since April 2002 and offers individual sessions and group programs in Spartanburg. For the second year in a row, she is also acting as Elaine Lang a mentor to students in the training program. Mentors helps students apply the principles and practice of mindfulness to the sessions they give and to their own lives. Skills that are refined include reflective dialogue, the process of awareness and transformation, centering, integration, physical posture, and awareness of anatomy and physiology.

Carolina Stress Relief is located at 657 Chesnee Hwy. in Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-583-3621 or visit PRYT.com or MyBodyandSoul.com.

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Inspiring Retreats Prepare Us for Changing Times

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athering of the Peacemakers retreats are scheduled from May through August near Asheville, North Carolina; and during July, September and December at Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala. Now in their third year, the gatherings feature daily workshops on sustainable, affordable living; organic gardening; holistic health; finding one’s mission; and creating and sustaining loving marriages and unions.

Evening celebrations include live bands, drum circles and community events in a One Love Coffee Shop forum onsite.

The gatherings are hosted by Julia and Robert Roskind, authors of In the Spirit of Marriage and 2012: The Transformation from the Love of Power to the Power of Love.

At the Guatemalan gatherings, which include tours of Mayan sacred sites and traditional villages, Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz shares his people’s prophecies and wisdom. The seven-day gatherings are held at Posada de Santiago Hotel, adjoining the traditional village of Santiago Atitlan. The North Carolina gatherings, held at various beautiful retreat settings, include a tour of eco-villages, a visit to a hot springs and rafting.

“The gatherings provide a chance to remove ourselves from franticness, and to rebalance,” says Robert. “They help remind us that we were all given only one sixbillionth of the planet to heal with our love, and we have each been perfectly prepared for our assignment.”

Gatherings are small; advance registration is recommended. For more information, including schedules and pricing, call 828-295-4610 or visit OneLovePress.com. See ad, page 29.

New Energetic Scan Uses Nano Technology

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erfect Balance Natural Health is now the only certified practitioner in South Carolina to offer NutriEnergetic SysBarbara Morris tems (NES), a RN, BS new approach to wellness.

This scan uses technology similar to an MRI to check for distortions in 470 energetic fields in the body.

The NES provides instant assessment results so you know which aspects of the body-field require assistance. The results are then prioritized for the clients’ specific needs.

Clients are able to see the effects of toxins, shock, trauma, electromagnetic influence, emotional issues, geopathic stress, micro-organisms, allergens, metabolism and well as many others.

Based on the result of the scans, infoceuticals will be recommended to give the body information to correct any distortions as imbalances. Using nano technology, this information is transported through the cell membranes and into the heart of the cell. The end result is improved health for each client at the DNA level.

Perfect Balance Natural Health has a primary goal to help each client bring their body into the best possible health. NES is one of the newest systems that not only helps today but brings great hope for health at a deep cellular level.

Perfect Balance Natural Health is located at 1934 Pleasantburg Dr, in Greenville. For more information, call 864-236-8072 or visit PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com.

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Acupuncturist Joins Carolina Health Innovations in Greenville

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arolina Health Innovations, located inside Sportsclub Greenville, welcomes Joan Massey L. Ac. to their wellness team. She relocated to the Upstate last year from Central Florida, and brings over 30 years of experience in Western medicine and Integrative Therapies as well as an array of tools and technology to help each patient achieve optimal health. Massey is Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, and uses a variety of modalities along with her acupuncture such as cupping, Tui Na (Chinese style massage), aromatherapy, reflexology, as well as cold wave laser, electromagnetic therapy and EFT. While practicing in Florida, she conducted a two year menopausal study involving 30 women who were experiencing “hot flash hell”. The ladies met weekly for acupuncture in a group setting which dramatically cut the cost of each treatJoan Massey L. Ac. ment. While experiencing the benefits of acupuncture, the group eventually expanded its scope of interest to include more common pain issues, weight loss, stress management and much more. This was to be Massey’s introduction to a national phenomenon called “Community Style Acupuncture”. The idea is keeping the cost of the treatment affordable for everyone ($45 initial exam/ $24 follow-up visits). She also provides private sessions to optimize the effectiveness of the treatment. The community style is offered on Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 5-8pm and regular private sessions by appointment Monday-Friday and Saturdays are available on request.

Carolina Health Innovations is located inside Sportsclub Greenville at 712 Congaree Rd, in Greenville. For more information call 864-331-2522. CarolinaHealthInnovations. com. See ad, page 28.

Greenville Hospital System Presents the Swamp Rabbit Tram Trail “Grand Hoppening”

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he grand opening celebration of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail from Travelers Rest to Greenville will be held Friday, May 7 and Saturday May 8. It starts with the Swamp Rabbit 5k in Travelers Rest at 6:30 pm on Friday. The 5k registration is $6 and includes a T-shirt and food. Registration can be completed online at ghs.org/swamprabbit5k. The deadline to register for the 5k is May 1. A family block party will be held after the race at Gateway Park (behind Sunrift Adventures).

On Saturday, May 8, the “Grand Hoppening” Rabbit Rally will be held at 3 pm at the Peace Center Amphitheatre. To enter the drawings for the Rally, you can access the trail at any point from Travelers Rest to the Caine Halter YMCA between 9 am and 2 pm on Saturday. Look for friendly folks on the trail with “rabbit ears” who will give you a ticket to enter the drawings during the Rally.

Once you get your ticket, head over to the Peace Center Amphitheatre by 2:45 pm. You must be present to win.

This is a healthy living and fitness opportunity for everyone to celebrate the completion of the trail from Travelers Rest to downtown Greenville. The trail is free and accessible to everyone of any ability. There are numerous access points along the trail for short walks, long runs and hikes.

For more information, contact Rebecca Crown at 864-455-9259 or email RCrown@ ghs.org.

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Summer Music

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usic in the Woods is a completely solar powered festival held every Saturday 6-8pm thru the end of August at the Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheater.

Each week the entire community can bring their families, friends, pups and picnics to this stage nestled in the woods to enjoy free local music powered by the sun.

Tour the solar panel, ask questions, and get information on available solar power locally.

This festival practices feasible sustainability, and is walletfriendly entertainment for the whole family, and kid-friendly as there is no smoking or alcohol allowed. The music community also benefits as they are supported by local organizations that support musicians from local and regional areas.

Park admission is $2/adults, kids 15 and under get in free and seniors are $1.25.

Music in the Woods can be enjoyed at 2401 State Park Rd, in Greenville. For more information call 864-363-8666. ClantonCelloTree@gmail.com.

Music in the Woods is presented and made possible by: Dryridge Productions Paris Mountain State Park Sunstore Solar Cellotree Arts Paris Mt State Friends Metropolitan Arts Council WNCW Rock 101.1 FM Metromix/The Link Natural Awakenings Everyday Organic

Local Farmers’ Market is Back he Tuesday Local Farmers’ Market is back. It will be held every Tuesday starting May 4th in the parking lot of Whole Foods Market in Greenville. The season will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 26th. The Market will feature fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, goat’s milk, meats, dog treats, and more. There will be a children’s corner with activities from 10 to 11 a.m. Check the calendar of events in store and online for additional entertainment throughout the market’s season. Support local growers and producers in the Upstate region. Come by with the kids, or take a lunch break and meet the local food community.

Whole Foods Market is located at 1140 Woodruff Rd, Ste 200, in Greenville. For more information, call 864-335-2300 or visit wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville.

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he first annual Spring into Health Fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and May 23, at the Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center 310 West Curtis St. in Simpsonville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Carol Julian-Moye, of MILA by Lifemax, the major sponsor and event chairman states “Live better, live longer is the theme and our primary purpose is to share with the entire Simpsonville community how easy it is to be healthy through good nutrition and a little exercise.”

Admission is free to everyone. There will be free presentations by health and fitness professionals as well as either low cost or free health and wellness screenings. Martial arts, dance studios and other presentations will be featured throughout the weekend. More than fifty booths will present arts and crafts, recycled items, green products, organic healthy lifestyle products, food and more.

“The Spring into Health Fair will be fun and educational for everyone,” states Julian-Moye. “By donating blood or bringing in a canned food item, a raffle ticket will be given for a chance at some great prizes. Please help the Red Cross, Blood Connection and our very own Golden Strip Emergency Relief Center.”

For more information on a booth or the event, contact Carol Julian-Moye at 864-552-1026 or visit SpringIntoHealthUpstate.com.

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Think Green-Businesses in Action Conference

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he City of Greenville and DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling will host Businesses In Action, a one-day conference for Upstate businesses and organizations that want to learn new and innovative ways to go green and even save some money in the process, on Thursday, May 27 at the Carolina First Center in Greenville. Sessions will include waste reduction and recycling, green cleaning, green landscaping and site design, green building, carbon foot-printing and green services and utility conservation. The conference will also feature green vendors and service providers, designed to share real world information and practices that businesses of any size can implement for their own benefit. The conference will offer panel discussions, workshops and a keynote address by Brad Wyche, Executive Director of Upstate Forever, a nonprofit organization that promotes sensible growth and protects special places in the Upstate region of South Carolina.

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eginning in May, An Inner View Counseling & Consultation Services will be offering an eight- week group program for people who live with chronic physical pain. A life affected by chronic pain can be very stressful and managing everyday tasks and routines can be overwhelming at times.

The goal of the program is to help people learn behavioral Christine Dowling and psychological strategies that can reduce the stress and also improve their ability to manage living with chronic pain issues.

The program will also provide participants the opportunity to meet and hear from other people like themselves who face the challenges that chronic physical pain can cause. Both a morning and evening group session are being offered. The groups will be facilitated by Christine Dowling, a licensed clinical social worker, who has experience working with people diagnosed with diseases such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and chronic regional pain syndrome.

An Inner View Counseling & Consultation Services,LLC is located on Hwy 153 in the Powdersville area. For more information, call 864-420-9260. See ad, page 37.

Celebrate Women’s Health and Mother’s Day

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itzmann Chiropractic and Wellness Center will be hosting a celebration in honor of Women’s Health and Mother’s Day which will feature special events and guest speakers in an effort to offer additional education and resources at no cost to women of the Upstate throughout the month of May. Classes, workshops and seminars will be running all month long. Classes include, female spinal care, selecting a doula, natural hormone replacement, vegetarianism, meditation and relaxation.

The goal of this month long celebration is to provide women in the Upstate, natural choices in healthcare and nutrition.

Sitzmann Chiropractic and Wellness Center is located at 224 Feaster Rd, Suite C, in Greenville. Visit Sitzchiro@bellsouth.net or contact Jennifer Lehman at 864-4588888.

New U-Pick Farm in Upstate Hosts Grand Opening on May 1

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hattooga Belle Farm is a new U-Pick farm located in Long Creek, SC in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in Oconee County, the farm is just 1.5 hours from Greenville. It has apple and peach orchards, grapes, muscadines, blueberries and blackberries.

The farm will be holding their Grand Opening on Saturday May 1st from 11 am to 6 pm, and the public is invited to attend this free community event. There will be farm tours, hayrides, food, and live entertainment. The local high school FFA* chapters will also have a plant sale and petting zoo to raise funds for their programs.

Chattooga Belle Farm is located at 454 Damascus Church Rd. in Long Creek. For more information, call 864-647-9768 or visit ChattoogaBelleFarm.com.*Future Farmers of America.

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Non-Radiation Breast Screening Available

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ew owner of CORE Medical Thermography, Janet Krinke, CTT, conducts breast thermography clinics with the help of Charla Bloomer, RN, at different locations throughout the Upstate. They are mobile to make thermographic breast screenings easily accessible to women wherever they live and work. These screenings are helpful for women, regardless of age, medical history, or whether or not they have breast implants, through the use of digital thermography. When used as part of a multimodal approach, 95% of early stage cancers may be detected with the implementation of breast thermograms.

Considering how safe, (the patient is never exposed to radiation) simple, and non-invasive a thermogram is (there is never any pain or contact with the body), it makes sense to take advantage of this technology. Many forward-thinking medical doctors across the country are beginning to see the positive aspects of thermography, and consider it a valuable tool for early detection.

While mammography, ultrasound, MRI and other structural imaging tools rely primarily on finding the physical tumor, digital thermography detects the heat produced by increased blood vessels associated with a tumor’s growth. By detecting minute variations in normal blood vessel activity, infrared imaging may find thermal signs suggesting a pre-cancerous state of the breast or the presence of an early tumor that isn’t yet large enough to be detected by other means.

All thermograms are read by Dr. William Amalu (www.breastthermography. com), who has nearly 20 years of experience in medical thermography.

For more information, CORE Medical Thermography can be reached at 864-4236256 or visit CoreMedicalThermography. com. (CORE Medical Thermography is a division of CORE Inspections, Inc.)

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Acupuncture Relieves Depression During Pregnancy

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new study presented at this year’s Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting showed that acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment for depression during pregnancy. This is especially good news because expectant women are naturally reluctant to take medications and understand that the use of antidepressants during gestation poses risks for the developing fetus.

About 10 percent of pregnant women meet criteria for major depression and almost 20 percent report increased symptoms of depression during pregnancy.

The eight-week study involved 150 participants, in which half received depression-specific acupuncture treatments.

Yoga May Decrease Dowager’s Hump

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hen pollen counts and other allergy risks are high, these prevention tips can help. Avoid using lipstick, perfume or any scented product that may irritate eyes; get plenty of rest, when the body replenishes natural cortisone, its own anti-inflammatory; avoid iced beverages and instead drink lots of warm liquids to stimulate nasal cilia, especially hot green tea, because it’s high in antioxidants that can help reduce allergy symptoms; blow the nose gently, so as not to force mucus into healthy sinuses and ear canals; and keep a sweater or jacket handy to avoid getting chilled, which can contribute to allergy flare-ups.

Source: Dr. Murray Grossan, consulting physician, department of otolaryngology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles

ew research suggests that, for those prone to contracting it, dowager’s hump (hyperkyphosis) “is not a fait accompli,” advises Dr. Gail Greendale, a physician who specializes in women’s health with an interest in alternative and complementary therapies. Results of a pilot study she led at the University of California, Los Angeles, showed that elderly participants who practiced yoga for six months saw their upper spine curvature lowered by about 5 percent, compared to those who did not. Those with greater spinal flexibility at the start showed a 6 percent improvement.

More than 100 otherwise healthy individuals with indicators of moderate hyperkyphosis participated. The study group was 81 percent female, with an average age of 75 years.

During the six-month study period, the yoga group also showed significant relief from upper back pain, were less likely to report early wakening or insomnia and needed less time to stand up from a chair.

Many members of the control group experienced increases in the curvature of their spines during the same period.

Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

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Aromatherapy Spices Kitchen Duty

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regano, allspice and garlic have multiple uses in any kitchen; now, research published in the Journal of Food Science reveals that when they are used as essential oils (commonly known as aromatherapy oils) they also serve as powerful natural barriers against harmful bacteria.

Investigating the effectiveness of these oils by testing lab samples, the

scientists discovered that oregano oil consistently inhibited the growth of E. coli, salmonella and listeria; garlic was most effective against listeria; and allspice displayed antimicrobial action against E. coli and salmonella. A separate study by the same researchers showed that cinnamon also offered protection against all three types of bacteria.

Many essential oils are safe to use in the kitchen as flavoring agents, but because of their potency, they should be used with care. To learn more about the uses and safety of essential oils, consult with a qualified aromatherapist.

Source: Institute of Food Technologists

Cautionary Note on Low-Carb Diets

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ome people swear by a low-carbohydrate diet, but what about the long-term effects? A first-time study by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has now revealed that following a low-carb diet for three months or more may increase atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

Mice placed on a 12-week, low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet showed a significant increase (15.3 percent) in plaque in their hearts’ arteries and a decreased ability to form new blood vessels in tissue deprived of blood flow, as might occur during a heart attack. Interestingly, the study also found that standard markers of cardiovascular risk, such as cholesterol levels, were unchanged in the animals fed the low-carb diet.

The researchers suggest that even if low-carb/high protein diets have proven successful in helping individuals rapidly lose weight, a more balanced approach to weight management, such as moderate, balanced food intake, coupled with exercise, is probably best for our heart and overall health.

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Exercising Benefits Expectant Mothers and Babies

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ontrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the baby, suggests new research from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology. On the contrary, formerly sedentary women who began an exercise program that continued throughout their pregnancy gave birth to babies of a healthier birth weight, while maintaining a healthier weight themselves.

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housands of years and countless students can’t be wrong— yoga has benefits for everyone, regardless of fitness level, age, flexibility, world view or gender. At Less Stress Yoga, registered yoga teacher Nicole Jordan leads students through hour-long classes of breathwork, traditional poses and relaxation.

Students at Less Stress Yoga have reported decreased tension, increased flexibility and balance, improved sleep and even a lessening of pain from headaches, backaches and other chronic conditions.

Trained in Amrit yoga, a gentle style of Hatha yoga that focuses on body alignment, breath and centering, Nicole guides her students toward their goals in a supportive manner, offering adjustment and alternative poses as needed. In order to provide the most stress relief possible, each class ends with a deep, guided relaxation that helps wash away any lingering tension.

Both, yoga novices and experienced students benefit from this style of yoga, which encourages a deepening of poses at your own pace and refocuses the mind on the breath, the physical sensations and the mind/body connection throughout class.

Nicole is also trained in pre/ post-natal yoga and teaches a seniors-only class at the Mauldin Senior Center once a week. With private and semi-private classes, students shape the direction of the class, whether that is more toward strength training and toning, injury recovery or toward the Eastern roots of the yoga tradition. Several weekly group classes are held in Simpsonville.

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The House Will Now Come to Order!

By Michele Senac

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s within, so without”, as the Greek poet, Hermes says. “The way your house looks and how it functions says something about the way your inner being is speaking to you,” according to author Kathryn Robyn.

So, what does a house say about the persons who live there? Have you ever walked into a house and felt so good, you did not want to leave? Or how about feeling so unsettled that you wanted to turn around and walk out the door?

The house can be an outward picture of the inner person. If one views a house in that way, then each room could represent a different aspect of that person or family. For example in Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, the kitchen represents abundance, self-care and nurturing. Looking around a person’s kitchen can tell a lot! Is it clean and orderly? Cleaning up a space symbolizes renewal and letting go, making room for the new experiences to flow. Is everything in working order? Are the dishes chipped or cracked? Appliances that do not function properly can represent difficulty or annoyances when using, symbolizing that life is difficult or hard, as in “things never work out for me.”

Chipped or cracked dishes can represent separation from oneself or broken dreams and hopes. The simple act of cleaning and organizing a kitchen, repairing or removing appliances and items that don’t work or are damaged, can make a positive difference in a person’s life. What about the refrigerator and pantry? Are these areas clean? Are there leftover meals molding away? Are the expiration dates well past their time? Stale, spoiled or processed foods can represent old, worn out ideas and thoughts, as in feeling “sick and tired” of life. Discarding old, unhealthy foods and replacing them with fresh, wholesome foods can lead to nutritious eating and a vibrant, healthy life. Displaying a pretty bowl or basket filled with luscious fruits and vegetables can be a reminder to not only eat well, but how luscious and full life can be!

Going through the home room-by-room with an observing eye and making needed changes can shift the energy, creating a healing, harmonious space.

Clearing and cleaning up the outer can help clear and clean up the inner – the self-defeating thoughts, words and choices – allowing room for a new, whole, and balanced way of living.

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HEIRL M T MAT ES GOOD PICKING IN THE GARDEN

by Chantal Clabrough

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e marvel at the more than 100 varieties of enticing heirloom tomatoes and feast our eyes and palates on nature’s delicious harvest, reveling in their names: Black Brandywine, Goliath, Sun Gold, Black Plum, Marianna’s Peace, German Giant, Banana Legs, Big Rainbow, Aunt Gertie’s Gold, Box Car Willie, Daydream, Louisiana Pink and Missouri Pink Love Apple.

Such signatures tell tales of their origins and of those who delighted in growing them. Their seeds have been handed down through generations of tomato growers whose love for these varieties has been shared with their neighbors and communities.

To be certified as heirloom, a tomato must be grown from seed that has produced the same variety for at least 50 years; plus, it must be certified organic by a recognized U.S. Department of Agriculture organization. An heirloom cannot be a hybrid—a product of cross-pollination used for store-bought varieties to toughen them against susceptibility to parasites and lengthen their shelf life. Rather, they must be grown outdoors and naturally pollinated.

The popularity of old-fashioned tomatoes has blossomed in recent years, not only due to their refreshing flavors, textures and crazy colors, but also because of their organic origins.

Although heirloom tomatoes may blemish and spoil more quickly than factoryproduced hybrids, they are worth the effort. Every bite of the delicious fruit speaks for itself.

As a rule of thumb, the redder the tomato, the sweeter it is. Darker varieties, such as the purple and black, generally offer a nice mixture of sweet 16

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and tart; the green and white tend to be more bitter. All are prized for their plentiful disease-fighting antioxidants and vitamins. Further, they present a healthful rainbow of colors and tastes that integrate well in a wide array of dishes.

Preparation Tips Here are some easy ways to prepare some of the most popular varieties of heirloom tomatoes: Cherokee Purple: This sweet heirloom tomato, reportedly enjoyed by the Cherokee people, has a rich, smoky taste. For an impromptu Mexican pico de gallo party salsa, chop up a couple of Cherokee Purples with half a chopped jalapeño pepper, a couple of spoons of chopped onion, fresh coriander, a squeeze of lemon juice and a bit of natural salt.

Great White: This sweet and juicy yellow tomato exhibits low acidity levels. Slice and serve with a little ground sea salt and fresh pepper.

Green Zebra: When ripe, this green tomato has yellow stripes. It’s sweet, yet a bit tart at the same time.

When preparing a pasta dish, toss together the sauce and/ or vegetables directly in the pan with the cooked pasta, and then add chopped tomatoes just before serving.

Nebraska Wedding: This large, orange meaty tomato is sweet enough to be perfect on its own with fresh pepper and drizzled olive oil.

Snow White Cherry: Similar in flavor to other good cherry tomatoes, this sweet yellow cherry tomato perfectly complements a tossed salad.

A final tip: Enjoy heirloom tomatoes within a few days of purchase. They lose their flavors when stored in the refrigerator, so put them in a dry place on the counter, out of direct sunlight.

Find more information in Carolyn Male’s 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden.

Chantal Clabrough is the author of A Pied Noir Cookbook: French Sephardic Cuisine from Algeria and a contributor to SustainableTable.org.

Where to Buy Seeds Gary Ibsen’s Tomato Fest at TomatoFest.com Golden Harvest Organics at GHorganics.com/heirloom_ tomatoes.htm Heirloom Tomatoes at HeirloomTomatoes.net/Varieties.htm

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reactions with one another. For example, combining bleach and ammonia creates deadly chloramine fumes.

Use less toxic products. Avoid products marked “Danger” and “Poison,” and reduce the use of those labeled “Caution.”

• Avoid products containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), especially if anyone in the home has asthma.

Aerosol sprays, cleaners and disinfectants, moth repellents and air fresheners are likely to contain VOCs.

The Dirt on Cleaning Choose to Have a Green, Clean, Toxin-free Home

by Erin Switalski

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gredients. To safely espite what The Environmental power through our mothWorking Group’s analysis household dirt and ers told us, of 20 common cleaning bacteria without a clean home isn’t always a healthy products used in California using questionable chemicals, try one. The laundry deschools found hundreds WVE’s green cleantergents, tub and tile of airborne contaminants ing tips. sprays, air fresheners, drain cleaners not listed as ingredients by and antibacterial manufacturers. A test that Use fewer prodsoaps that promise ucts. An all-purchose three green-certified pose cleaner can “fresh and clean” may hide unseen classroom cleaners versus handle many cleanand undisclosed three common conventional ing jobs around the house. It is not dangers. cleaners cut the total necessary to use

According to Women’s Voices for number of air contaminants a different product for each room the Earth (WVE), a detected from 66 to 15. (bathroom cleaner, national women’s kitchen cleaner, environmental etc.). Check out the National Geoorganization, there are some 85,000 graphic Green Guide list of all-purpose chemicals contained in products in the consumer marketplace, and only a frac- cleaners at TheGreenGuide.com/buying-guide/all-purpose-cleaners. tion have been tested for their impact on human health. Labeling on cleaning products is not regulated, and not every Never mix products. Chemicals in cleaning products can have dangerous manufacturer voluntarily discloses in18

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• Avoid chemicals linked to reproductive harm. Products that contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as butoxyethanol and other glycol ethers include: all-purpose, glass, oven, tub/ tile, carpet and floor cleaners; degreasers; stain removers; floor strippers; and metal polishes. The surfactant alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APE) is found primarily in: laundry detergents; non-chlorine sanitizers; deodorizers; floor care products; and multi-purpose, carpet and toilet bowl cleaners.

• Seek products that have been certified by an independent institution such as Green Seal (GreenSeal.org) or EcoLogo (EcoLogo.org).

Avoid air fresheners. They contain fragrances and other irritants associated with watery eyes, headaches, skin and respiratory irritations, asthma and allergic reactions. They may also contain VOCs and the known carcinogens, benzene and formaldehyde.

Reduce the use of disinfectants. Exposure to antimicrobial chemicals has been linked to potential health impacts, and their overuse has contributed to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs.”

Scientists agree that soap and water are effective for most routine cleaning jobs, and research has demonstrated that safer alternatives, such as vinegar and borax, have antibacterial properties. Two simple solutions to prevent bacteria growth on sponges and cloths are microwaving sponges for one minute and regularly laundering washcloths.

Non-toxic Cleaning Recipes ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER Suggested uses: hard surfaces like countertops and kitchen floors, windows and mirrors.

2 cups white distilled vinegar 2 cups water 20-30 or more drops of essential oil (optional) Tip: Warm in microwave until barely hot to boost cleaning power for tough jobs. (Only microwave in a glass container.)

CREAMY SOFT SCRUB Suggested uses: kitchen counters, stoves, bathroom sinks, etc.

2 cups baking soda ½ cup liquid Castile soap* 4 tsp vegetable glycerin (acts as a preservative) 5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or any other scent preferred (optional).

Mix together and store in a sealed glass jar; shelf life is two years.

Tip: For exceptionally tough jobs, spray with vinegar first—full strength or diluted, scented—let sit and follow with scrub. *WVE recommends using a liquid Castile soap that does not contain sodium lauryl (laureth) sulfate (SLS) or diethanolamine (DEA), which may have harmful side effects.

TOILET BOWL CLEANER Option 1 – Sprinkle toilet bowl with baking soda, drizzle with vinegar, let soak for at least 30 minutes, then scrub with toilet brush.

Option 2 – Put ¼ cup borax in toilet bowl and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Swish with a toilet brush, then scrub. Add a few

drops of pine oil to increase disinfecting. (Note: Some people are allergic to pine oil.)

Tip: Let ingredients soak longer for even easier scrubbing, especially on persistent stains like toilet bowl rings.

DRAIN OPENER ½ cup baking soda ½ cup vinegar Pour baking soda down the drain and follow with vinegar. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Flush with boiling water.

Tip: Prevent the shower from clogging by using a drain trap to catch hairs.

LAUNDRY DETERGENT 1 cup soap flakes ½ cup washing soda ½ cup borax Make soap flakes by using a cheese grater to grate a favorite pure vegetable soap. Mix ingredients together and store in a glass container. Use 1 tablespoon per load (2 for heavily soiled laundry) and wash in warm or cold water.

Adjust for soft water by using 1 cup soap flakes, ¼ cup washing soda and ½ cup borax. For hard water, use 1 cup soap flakes, 1 cup washing soda and 1 cup borax.

Tips: Add ½ cup white distilled vinegar to the rinse as a fabric softener. For a whitener, use hydrogen peroxide rather than bleach.

Soak dingy white clothes for 30 minutes in the washer with ½ cup of 20 percent peroxide. Launder as usual.

Source: WomenAndEnviron ment.org; for additional recipes, visit EarthEasy.com/ live_nontoxic_solutions.htm

Make nontoxic cleaning products.

Simple and inexpensive ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and borax can be used in many different ways for effective cleaning. Adding essential oils such as lavender or rosemary infuses a fresh scent and boosts antibacterial properties. Have fun learning to make natural cleaning products by buying ingredients in bulk and throwing a green cleaning party with friends (free Green Cleaning Party Kit at Women AndEnvironment.org).

Finally, WVE suggests we buy products from manufacturers that disclose ingredients on the label. If the ingredients aren’t listed, call the product’s customer service number and ask the company to disclose them. It’s a good way to ensure that our homes stay clean—and healthy.

Download a free Safer Cleaning Products fact sheet at WAToxics.org/files/ cleaningproducts.pdf.

Erin Switalski is the executive director of Women’s Voices for the Earth (WomenAndEnvironment.org). WVE’s Safe Cleaning Products Initiative is a national effort intended to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in cleaning products. Sign the petition at http:// tinyurl.com/yln44bt. For more information on chemical policy reform, visit SaferChemicals.org.

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Finding More Pleasure in Life A Conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrup

by Ellen Mahoney

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MEN’S HEALTH

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hristiane Northrup, a respected obstetrician/gynecologist and visionary in women’s health and wellness, is renowned for the practical medical and emotional counsel she generously shares in her many bestselling books. Among her best known are Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and Mother-Daughter Wisdom. Now Northrup is focused on another aspect of women’s health in The Secret Pleasures of Menopause. The idea is to help women of all ages achieve vibrant health by tapping into their inner wisdom in order to experience joy and fulfillment throughout life.

Why do you believe the pursuit of pleasure is just as vital for a vibrant life as a healthy diet and exercise?

You will not stick to a healthy diet and exercise plan unless you find pleasure in the pursuit of it. You must come to this by yourself and discover that the moment-tomoment way you live your life has to be pleasurable, because there’s not a happy ending to an unhappy journey.

For years, I’ve watched people foregoing various foods to look a certain way; I see people who have perfect bodies, but absolutely no joy or life force shining behind their eyes. The joy and pleasure have to come first; then the

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lifestyle supports this.

We consider a narrow waist beautiful because it is generally healthy. Too much belly fat is unhealthy, because it produces an abnormal hormonal milieu and can lead to an earlier death from cancer, heart disease and/or diabetes. You have to exercise your body and eat well on a sustainable basis to look healthy— there’s just no way around it. The more you take care of yourself, the more pleasure you experience.

photo by Charles Bush

How do we enhance our pleasure in life at any age?

One of the biggest keys to enhancing your pleasure is to pay attention to what feels good. This is your vital guiding factor. Simple things, like enjoying a bouquet of flowers, are important. Pleasure begins with awakening the senses.

I also recommend that you start to appreciate your skin, as well as the other parts of your body that serve you well. One of my older patients told me, “I’m no longer concerned with how my legs look. What I love is that when I get up in the morning, my knees work.” I hold the position that pleasure and happiness are actually the only things that work for us and are sustainable.

What is the relationship of pleasure to the health-enhancing effects of nitric oxide?

Nitric oxide is an odorless, colorless gas that’s produced by the lining of every blood vessel in the body. It passes through cell walls instantaneously and

can simultaneously boost circulation.

It’s also the über neurotransmitter that signals all body cells to balance out levels of serotonin, dopamine and betaendorphins, which produce feelings of well-being. Nitric oxide is not stored in the body, so exercise, especially aerobics, helps raise its levels in the body at any age. When someone wins an Olympic gold medal, you can be sure he or she is at the height of a nitric oxide burst.

Why do you believe that “life has just begun” after menopause?

When you are in midlife, you obviously have the same soul as when you were 12. However, if you have negotiated midlife skillfully by getting rid of excess baggage, thinking positively, moving into relationships that support you and making peace with those that haven’t— then you have access to the dictates of your soul.

Menopause is a wakeup call.

We’re waking up to who we are and to what we love. You find that you don’t care what other people think nearly as

much as you used to, and yet you are able to better appreciate others because you appreciate yourself.

Now that I’m over 50, everything I’m drawn to and everything my body wants to do brings me more pleasure. This goes against everything we’ve been taught—that we’re designed to disintegrate with age, get osteoporosis and decline into chronic degenerative diseases.

As of midlife, I feel like I’ve come home to myself. For example, I’ve been dancing Argentine tango for a year and loving it. I’m also happy to report that my daughters have come home to themselves more quickly than I have. I would like to egg all women on with this concluding thought: A woman’s body is designed for pleasure, and when we invite it into our own lives, we are a gift to the world.

For more information, visit DrNorthrup. com.

Ellen Mahoney teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@Infionline.net.

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FINANCIAL

HEALTH It Starts with Trusting Your Intuition

by Lisa Marshall

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ne midnight, serving behind the counter of a Dunkin’ Donuts, Jen Smith could see the future—and it terrified her. She was working the graveyard shift at a job she hated, living in a cramped apartment and knew nothing about entrepreneurship or investment strategies.

When a homeless woman clad in rags wandered in for a warm cup of coffee, Smith shivered. “The only thing standing between her and me was one paycheck and that counter,” recalls Smith, 45, of Fort Collins, Colorado. “I realized that I was in a vulnerable spot, with no backup plan.”

Fast forward two decades to today; Smith now boasts a $2 million net worth and the financial independence to work only when she wants to. When you ask for her secret, she makes little mention of how to create a winning stock portfolio. Instead, she says, her decisions about how to earn and how to spend have come from a deeper, more esoteric source.

Says Smith: “I asked myself: ‘What is it that I love to do?’” Then she went to work investing in herself and a succession of six small businesses, starting with $1,500 per bootstrap operation. Initially, 22

“A wealthy woman absolutely has money, but she also has happiness, courage, balance and harmony. A wealthy woman is generous, clean, wise and therefore, beautiful. It’s my wish that you will carry these eight qualities within you wherever you go and that they will serve as your guideposts to make sure you are always walking toward wealth, rather than walking away from it.” ~ Suze Orman she earned her way working with animals while investing her dollars with an eye toward environmental stewardship.

In 2007, she founded a personal finance blog, MillionaireMommyNextDoor.com.

Along the way, she discovered that, “Mindfully identifying what truly makes you tick, and then aligning your decisions with your own personal values, is key to financial well-being.”

Smith is among a growing number of women looking beyond the traditional world of personal finance to summon emotions, spirituality, intuition and personal values in the pursuit of economic abundance. Many books,

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blogs and magazines, too, have begun to explore the unlikely intersection of right-brain, inner voice consciousness and personal finance.

“Our culture has always been very much focused on facts and research, but people are starting to realize we can’t just continue to rely solely on what we have relied on before, because it doesn’t work,” remarks Lynn Robinson, a Massachusetts-based “business intuitive” who advises executives on how to use their intuition to make better business decisions. “We are all looking for a deeper knowledge base, and that means looking within.”

Setting the Stage The shift comes at a time when, according to national statistics, women are facing unprecedented financial responsibility. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2010 marked the first time in U. S. history that women comprised more than half (50.3 percent) of the workforce.

Fifty-seven percent of all current college students are women, according to the American Council on Education. Thirty-eight percent of all working wives earn as much or more than their husbands, as of the 2009 Shriver Report. Nearly 16 percent of wives are the sole family breadwinners. Meanwhile, women continue to do the bulk of the housework (97 minutes per day for married women, versus 29 minutes per day for married men, according to a 2009 study by Vanderbilt University).

Despite these employment trends, women still make roughly 80 percent of what men do for the same work.

Complicating the situation, when it comes to making financial decisions,

many females still tend to be fearful, naïve and disempowered, according to financial health guru Suze Orman.

“Women have been thrust into an entirely new relationship with money that is profoundly different than anything we have ever encountered before… Yet when it comes to navigating the financial ramifications of this new world, they are using old maps that don’t get them where they want to go,” writes Orman, in Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny.

Orman notes that only 12 percent of women feel confident about retirement and many continue to either leave their financial decisions in the hands of a male or ignore them altogether.

This may be due to feeling embarrassed about their lack of knowledge, or a sheer lack of time.

New female graduates are facing a brutal job market; many laid-off women find themselves in a mid-career job search and widows and divorceés are facing retirement with a smaller-thanexpected nest egg. All these women want to know, “How can I confidently

embrace my new role in the evolving economy in a way that leads to financial independence?”

First Steps to Solvency Understand the Underlying Emotions Few heard in high school economics class that our relationship with money is intricately intertwined with emotion, comments Julie Murphy Casserly, a Chicago-based certified financial planner. Some of us are spenders, whipping out the credit card at the mall to ease some inner pain. Some are givers, picking up the tab at group events in an effort to feed a need to be liked. Others— perhaps those who grew up in poverty— are hoarders, holding on so tightly to their money that they cease to enjoy it or make it grow via sound investments.

Recognizing which type we are, and when our emotions are sabotaging good financial decisions, is an important first step to attracting wealth. A tip for

Tips for Choosing a Financial Advisor n Look for a licensed certified financial planner, who must abide by a code of ethics, take a difficult test that covers everything from taxes to investments to estate planning, and keep up with continuing education credits.

someone with at least several years of experience, but one whom you can also grow with. You do not want someone who may retire just when you need him or her the most.

n Look for a fee-only advisor, not one paid a commission to sell you a certain investment product. They will work at an hourly rate, charge a percentage of the assets they are managing for you, or a combination of the two.

n Ask how they will incorporate your values and lifestyle to inform the advice they give you.

n Just because someone is a good self-marketer doesn’t mean they are a good money manager. Get three referrals from people whom you respect and who have done well financially during both up and down markets. Call all three of them.

n Choose someone you can understand. If he or she speaks in jargon and makes you feel intimidated, it is not a good fit.

n Ask how long the individual has been a financial advisor. You want

n Ask if they have ever been involved in any lawsuits. The answer should be a resounding, “No.”

Sources: Julie Murphy Casserly, certified financial planner; and Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny

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TEN STEPS TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS Set a goal: Ask yourself what financial independence means to you and determine your “enough” point. If you’ve already reached it and continue to work long hours to buy more stuff, it may be time to re-evaluate your priorities.

your own. Start today by socking away a reasonable portion of your income each month. Depending on the investments you choose and what the market does in coming decades, that could amount to a nice nest egg by retirement age.

Keep good records: Balance your checkbook every month and use that account only for ready cash and bills (the rest goes into savings). Create a bill file and pay them on time. Knowing how much money is coming in and out is critical to relieving anxiety and will save on fees and fines.

Invest wisely: Be prudent, but not too prudent. If you’re young, invest the bulk of your retirement in stocks, which tend to outperform bonds. If you are closer to retirement, shift to stable-value funds.

Save: Every woman needs a safety net in the form of her own savings account. Remember that on average, half of all marriages end in divorce, women tend to outlive their husbands and other relationships often end. Ultimately, you should have living expenses for six to eight months saved. Put something in the account each month, even if it means making a lower payment on a household credit card.

Get out of debt: Pay off the highest interest rate credit card first; once it’s at a zero balance, shift all that money to another one. To avoid racking up debt again, envision what you would do if you didn’t have that monthly payment and put a picture depicting it on your refrigerator or stick a Postit note describing it on your credit card as a reminder.

Spend thoughtfully: Consider money spent as “life energy.” Every time you spend, ask yourself: Is it worth the life energy (or time spent working) it will take to earn this amount back?

Open a retirement account early: As with savings, many women tend to leave the couple’s retirement account up to their husband, but you need

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Consider joining or starting an investment club. These meet regularly, pool $25 to $100 per member per month, discuss investment strategies and collectively choose stocks to invest in as a group. Of the 8,600 clubs in the United States, about one-quarter are womenonly, according to the nonprofit Better Investing. Learn more at BetterInvesting. org or ChicksLayingNestEggs.com.

Think in thirds: Think of your money in three segments: “past, present and future.” Spend some of it paying for the past (getting out of debt), use some to treat yourself in the present (to keep yourself from feeling deprived) and invest some for the future.

Show gratitude: It is interesting what begins to happen when you start to say “Thank-you,” to people, observes fi-

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nancial advisor and workshop leader Rosemary Williams. Your employees work harder. Your banker might waive a fee or make a courtesy call to let you know an overdraft is pending.

More importantly, it forces you to take stock of what you do have right now—and appreciate it.

Trust your instincts: If it doesn’t feel right, whether it’s an investment or a new business partnership, don’t do it.

If it does feel right, do your homework first before making a decision.

Sources: Your Money or Your Life,

by Vicki Robin, Women and Money,

by Suze Orman, and Rosemary Williams, author of The Women’s Book of Money & Spiritual Vision

spenders and givers, who both tend to end up carrying debt, is to cut up credit cards and start using cash. “There is no emotional connection with sliding a debit or credit card, but when you physically hand over $200 in cash, you feel that,” says Casserly.

Create a Life Map With her Dunkin’ Donuts job behind her and a blank slate ahead, Smith took a serious self-inventory. When she concluded that she wanted to work with animals, she called a kennel and agreed to groom dogs a few hours each day in exchange for an education in dog training. Within a few years, she owned a lucrative dog training and boarding business.

“Our lives are the stories we narrate for ourselves,” she says. “If we don’t like the story our life has become, we can tell our self a better one… and act on it.”

Smith recommends making a “Treasure Map to a Rich Life” out of poster board as a visual reminder of what’s important to us (e.g., travel, family, a career in a specific field). When life circumstances derail those aspirations, which often happens, we can take a reminder peek.

Say our leading aspiration is getting out of debt. Imagine what the day would look, feel and taste like absent that nagging credit card bill. Would we start saving for a son or daughter to go to college or quit that second job? Write it all down and post the intention in full view. “Surround yourself with all the things you are trying to create,” advises Casserly. “Persistently replace any shame, blame and guilt with dreams and desires.”

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~Harriet Tubman

Earn with Our Spirit in Mind As Rosemary Williams, founder of Women’s Perspective (WomensPerspective. org), puts it: “Spirituality and money come together easily when we realize that we cannot live a satisfactory life when we don’t engage our own spirits or when we operate against our soul’s purpose.” No one would argue that we all tend to do our best work when we choose jobs we are passionate about, and that when we invest in things contrary to our beliefs, they are never as satisfying.

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calling do I have?’” says Robinson, noting that the root of the word enthusiasm is entheos, or “God within,” in Greek. “Try to figure out what it is that enthuses you,” she counsels, “and then ask, ‘How can I make a living at this?’ at least part of the time.”

Trust Gut Wisdom Whether deciding in which stock to invest or whether to trust a potential business partner, the power of intuition cannot be understated, advises Robinson. Some view a gut instinct as the subconscious synthesis of past knowledge that rises to the surface when our brain needs it. Others see it as a manifestation of a Higher Power. Either way, it’s worth listening to, as a critical adjunct.

A good way to start each day is with a 10-minute prayer/meditation, asking that inner voice to provide three ways to help advance our financial health, and staying alert the rest of the day to listen for the answer, which can come when we least expect it. “I often find that when a woman asks

these questions, it primes the pump, and when she is walking the dog or doing the laundry, she may hear an inner voice speaking,” Robinson says.

“Pay attention.”

Spend According to Personal Values To Washington-based writer Vicki Robin, author of The New York Times best seller, Your Money or Your Life, financial independence is as much about spending less as making more.

“It’s not about going out and getting a financial advisor or turning over your savings to the stock market. It’s about living within your means, saving money and getting out of debt,” she observes. “Every financial decision you make is a chance to say ‘What are my values, really, and how does this serve them?’”

Robin recommends viewing money as “life energy” and assigning value as such to each purchase we make. Is that high-end haircut and coloring really worth the stress or time away from

family for what it costs? What is worth that much to us? Once we start aligning our spending with that inner conversation, we will inevitably spend less, which results in less debt, more savings and ultimately, more freedom, she says.

Smith agrees. With the money she made working with animals, she invested first in real estate, and then in stocks. When she acknowledged her four-bedroom, three-bath home didn’t jive with her Earthconscious values, she downsized. She still drives a 12-year-old car, frequents Craigslist and sticks with a frugal but gratifying “values-based budget.” The payoff for her, her husband and her young daughter has been huge.

“We spend very little on housing or transportation, but we buy organic food. We travel when we want to, we homeschool our daughter and we spend as much time as we want together,” she smiles. “Probably the biggest thing this has all bought us is time.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer who lives in Lyons, Colorado. Contact her at LisaMarshall08@gmail.com.

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Thyroid Sense

Better Testing is Key

By Tessa Porter May

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f you are overweight, exhausted, depressed and losing your hair you may be one of the estimated 27 million Americans, 80% of whom are female, suffering from thyroid imbalance. How can you know for sure? Often when a patient goes to a physician about these symptoms that may also include joint or muscle pain, menstrual irregularities or bowel issues, a standard thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test is ordered.

Recent studies show that a TSH test alone may not give the full picture. Controversy exists about what is considered normal TSH. For decades, test results between 0.5-5.5 were considered to be within normal range. In 2003, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists amended the recommended range to 0.3-3.0. Not all physicians agree with the revised scale. Most physicians do agree that numbers below the normal range may indicate hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid function. Those above the normal range may indicate hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid function. Even if test results fall within normal levels, symptoms may still be present. If so, further testing is necessary.

What is the thyroid gland and how does it function? The

thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is located in the throat just under the Adam’s apple. A properly functioning thyroid is vital to good health. It takes iodine, a substance found in many foods, from the bloodstream and uses it to make the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones regulate the metabolism of every cell of the body.

When levels of T4 and T3 are too low, the pituitary gland produces thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to stimulate the thyroid to produce more. T4 is converted within the cells to T3, the active form of hormone, where it works within the cell’s DNA to regulate metabolism. Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, NC, specializes in iodine therapy for the treatment Dr. Jorge Flechas of hypothyroidism and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Flechas explains, “The thyroid hormone is like a light dimmer (switch). When you need more juice you just crank it up a little bit and when you need less juice you crank it down.”

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tions. This approach addresses the individual needs of the patient based on thyroid blood tests.

A pharmacist then compounds the prescription. John Holland, Pharm.D., of Custom Med in Easley, SC, has specialized in compounding pharmacy for 18 years. “It’s one doctor and one pharmacist working to help one patient. It’s a way to individualize therapy for anybody,” says Holland.

Linda C. of Greenville, SC John Holland, can attest to the benefits of both Pharm. D. thorough testing and a personalized prescription. “For 5 years, I hadn’t felt myself. I had low energy, digestion issues and shaky legs. I went from doctor to doctor. They all said my levels were normal and that it was in my head.” Eventually, she found a physician who agreed to further testing. Even after a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s Disease, she did not get much help. Finally, she was given a compounded prescription. “It was almost instantaneous. Not a high energy kind of feeling, just ‘well’ and ‘normal’ like I used to feel when I was in my twenties.” This experience is not unique. Holland says, “The demand steadily increases as more people want to take control of their health care.” For now, it is in the hands of the patient to insist on thorough thyroid testing if they are suffering from any of the symptoms associated with thyroid

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dysfunction. Individualized help is readily available and relief can be a doctor’s visit away.

Thorough testing of thyroid function includes the measurement of the thyroid hormones TSH, total and free T4 and T3 and reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies in the bloodstream. Flechas explains, “TSH tells me about how the brain is working. T4 tells me about how the thyroid gland is working. When I check the free T3 blood level that tells me how well the cells out in the periphery are working as far as their ability to be stimulated by thyroid T3.” Reverse T3 is another important measure of thyroid function. In a healthy body, conversion of T4 to T3 is easily accomplished. When the body is stressed, it will conserve energy by converting T4 into Reverse T3, an inactive form of the hormone.

In a study reported in the 2005 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers concluded that the standard TSH test coupled with the total T4 test results are an inadequate measure of thyroid function. The study went on to conclude that reverse T3 and the ratio of T3 to reverse T3 is a much more accurate indicator of thyroid function. When seeking to find the cause of thyroid dysfunction, testing for thyroid antibodies is helpful. Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies in the system can help physicians determine if one of two common thyroid diseases is present. High concentrations of TPO indicate Grave’s Disease. Low concentrations of TPO indicate Hashimoto’s Disease. Grave’s Disease, the most common form of hyperthyroidism, occurs when the immune system attacks the thyroid gland causing it to overproduce the hormone thyroxine, resulting in a dangerous increase of the body’s metabolic rate. Hashimoto’s Disease is the result

of the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and causing chronic damage leading to a decline in the production of T4 and T3.

Although measuring the function of the thyroid can be complicated, knowing which tests are an accurate measure of function, leads to accurate diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment can be initiated. Evaluating choices in prescription medications, including compounding prescriptions, can be helpful in determining what the best individual treatment is. Taking these steps can lead not only to a well-functioning thyroid, but to a vital, healthy life.

Jorge D. Flechas, M.D., M.P.H., is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, NC, specializing in hormonal therapy for treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) since the late 1980s.

He also specializes in Iodine Therapy for Hypothyroidism and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

For more information on thyroid testing, contact John Holland, Pharm.D., of Custom-Med Compounding Pharmacy, 864-855-2323 or visit CustomMedUpstate.com (coming soon) See ad, page 33.

2005 study http://www.hormoneandlongevitycenter.com/nss-folder/ pictures/ReverseT3_BestMarkerforTissueThyroidLevels_7_7.pdf

Notes: 27 million Americans fact. http://thyroid-disorders.suite101.com/ article.cfm/how_many_americans_suffer_thyroid_disorders 80% figure http:// thyroid-disorders.suite101.com/article. cfm/how_many_americans_suffer_thyroid_disorders

Adrenal Fatigue info: http://www. drlam.com/articles/adrenalfatiguevshypothyroidism.asp

Thyroid Facts. Mayoclinic.com

Tessa Porter May is a freelance writer in the Upstate, and can be contacted at 864-414-0060.

For more information, call 828684-3233 or visit HelpMyThyroid.com.

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In the West, vitality is often What Nourishes associated with a strong supDan Buettner, bestselling author ply of physical energy, vigor and of The Blue Zones, is an expert resilience. In the East, what the on human longevity and vitalChinese call chi and healers in ity. He’s found that vitality has as India call prana relates more to an much to do with social, emotional ineffable life force, currents that and mental health as with physisuffuse and sustain both the physical habits. For instance, diet and cal and nonphysical aspects of

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This is one of the reasons Jessica Martin chose water birth. “Even though the thought of a labor without pain medications scared me, I couldn’t imagine putting myself or my baby through all the unnecessary complications and interventions associated with a hospital birth.” Glenn also cites “bonding between mother and baby, breastfeeding success rate Baby Tobias bonding with mommy, and the gentle birth a baby gets” Marie.

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Proud parents of baby Teagan. often recommend dietary supplements.

These dedicated women accept only ten new clients per month. “There are two midwives per mom as opposed to the hospital where you have one nurse for who knows how many people and then the doctor comes in at the last minute,” states Glenn. This personalized care makes a difference during pregnancy as well as during the labor.

“During my pregnancy, these women took the roles of friend, mother, and teacher,” says Martin.

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Glenn explains, “I recommend this for first time moms because you are going to be in labor a long time and you need to be up and moving. Babies don’t slide out. They twist out, so moving around is real important.” Expectant mothers can stand, rock, lie down or squat, as they need to before entering the birthing tubs. Monitors placed in the birth tubs help midwives stay abreast of the progress and well-being of mother and baby.

Tiffany Duncan has had three babies at the Carolina WaterBirth facility. “When I got in the water I was able to just let my body float each time I contracted. I concentrated on floating instead of the pain, and I was able to relax. My son was born into my husband’s hands after about thirty minutes of pushing.” As opposed to a hospital birth, mom and baby are not immediately separated after the birth. The midwives ensure that both are doing well and then allow them time to get acquainted. Babies are not taken from their mothers to be weighed until they are two hours old.

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Bioidentical Hormones

Calming the Winds of Change

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he end of a woman’s reproductive cycle can be a confusing and frustrating time of life. As a woman reaches her 40’s, estrogen levels begin to fluctuate. For some women this fluctuation can sometimes begin as early in her 30’s. The resulting symptoms can be challenging. The menstrual cycle becomes irregular, sleep may be disturbed, hot flashes may occur, along with mood swings. The onslaught of symptoms means perimenopause is in progress. These symptoms can last a decade or more before they are considered menopausal. A woman is officially considered menopausal twelve months after her final menstrual cycle. At that time, the fluctuating hormones may cause symptoms to be even more intense. Painful vaginal dryness,

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sexual dysfunction and bone loss can be additional symptoms. Trepidation and doubt abound about what exactly can be done to ease the suffering. After the 2002 release of the findings of the Women’s Health Initiative Study, fear was increased with reports of the dangers of hormone replacement therapy.

If commonly used synthetic hormones like Premarin and Prempro could present health risks, what were perimenopausal and menopausal women to do?

Some health care professionals believe bioidentical hormones may be the answer. Most often derived from plant sources such as soy or wild yam, bioidentical hormones are exact copies of the hormones naturally produced in a woman’s body. Bioidentical hormones come in two forms: pre-made preparations created by pharmaceutical companies in standard dosages and individualized compounded prescriptions written by a doctor and formulated by a pharmacist. Those created in laboratories are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved but do have limitations. For instance, standard dose bioidentical hormones are one size fits all. Standardized estradiol, the main usable estrogen produced by the ovaries, is available but tends to be stronger than most women require. Standardized progesterone is also available.

Progesterone’s usefulness is affected by availability in limited dosing and is not in a sustained-release formulation. More physicians are relying on compounded prescriptions to help their patients. Compounding pharmacist Jim Greene, owner of Skrip Shoppe

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Pharmacy in Greer, SC estimates that there has been approximately a twenty percent increase in doctor’s prescriptions for bioidentical hormones during his 32-year plus career in compounding. When a pharmacist compounds a prescription, the medication is designed by a doctor specifically for the patient based on hormone level tests.

Dr. Connie Ross of Integrative Medical Associates of Tryon, NC, says, “When we work with bioidentical hormones we throw away the cookie cutter.”

Because these prescriptions are created on an individual basis according to the patient’s unique hormonal imbalances, the FDA cannot approve them. However, they are considered a safe and effective choice for some women.

Comprehensive testing is the key to successful bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Cheryl Middleton, Physician’s Assistant at LivingWell Integrative Healthcare in Easley, SC had this to say about the importance of getting proper hormone testing done, “I do not like venous blood for sex hormones. It does not give us a true idea of what your free available hormones are in the tissues. I don’t really care what the hormone level is in the venous blood because that’s the sewer system of the body. I want to know did what I give you make it out to the tissues where it is supposed to do the work.”

For that reason, Middleton chooses to either test the saliva or test the capillary blood using a finger prick. Ross says, “I actually prefer the saliva testing because the level of hormone that it’s trying to detect is the free hormone level which is the active form.” Ross explained that often insurance companies will cover the costs of a blood test but only some companies will pay for saliva testing.

Whatever form of testing a physician chooses, the results are used to create an individualized hormone prescription specific to the needs of the patient. After a period of time on the compounded medication, the patient will be tested again to ensure that hormone levels are optimal. “I like to give them a little bit of time to reach equilibrium with their dosage. But sometimes I’ll have a preliminary meeting with somebody at about the one month mark to see if we need to tweak

by prescription is estradiol, the main usable estrogen produced by the ovaries. Middleton explains that it is a safer choice for those women who don’t have a history of breast cancer to use estradiol in combination with another form of estrogen called estriol. “The problem is the prescription versions of estradiol tend to be too strong. When we do a compounded estrogen, it’s usually a product called Bi Est. It’s estradiol and estriol. Estriol is the weaker Jim Greene, R. Ph. estrogen. There are some things it can’t their formula a little bit,” says Ross. do but for the most part it can do what Greene explains, “This is a process and you need your estrogen to do without the process starts with the first prescriprisk. Estriol won’t make things grow tion but it might take as many as three out of control.” Often Middleton will to get exactly what your body needs to prescribe an estrogen compound that balance out.” is 20 percent estradiol and 80 percent Another benefit of compounding estriol. a prescription for a patient is that the Doretta Martin, a patient of Midmethod of delivery can be customized dleton’s, knows all too well the difficulto the patient’s needs. For example, a ties hormonal imbalance can bring. transdermal compound can be created After undergoing a hysterectomy at a to be applied to the skin where the young age, Martin soon began to have hormones are absorbed directly into health issues. In addition to sleeplessthe bloodstream. “Transdermal in a ness and mood swings, she was expericream or gel works well, but also I will encing chronic yeast and bladder infecoften prescribe them in a form called tions due to extreme vaginal dryness. a troche that is about the consistency Her then physician was unconvinced of a gummy bear. You put that under that she was going through menopause the tongue and let it dissolve,” explains because of her young age. She sought Ross. out another opinion and was given a Bioidentical hormone replacestandardized bioidentical estrogen but ment therapy has many benefits but the issue was not completely solved. how does a woman know if it is right “I seemed to do fine on estrogen. Then for her? Ross says, “Not everybody all of the sudden I was going through needs to take hormones. The people it all over again and we couldn’t figure who most need it are those who have out why. I thought I was just absolutely a lot of menopausal symptoms like hot losing my mind. Come to find out flashes, night sweats, and mood swings when the doctor did another blood test on me, my hormones were back on the and they’re really troubled by it. Also, bottom again,” says Martin. Frustrated, if somebody needs it for bone support, bioidentical hormone replacement can she went to a seminar about hormone balancing given by Middleton. She was also play a role. But caution should be impressed and scheduled herself for sataken by those ladies who have a hisliva testing. Martin discovered that she tory of breast cancer. If people have a had lower levels in many hormones but history of breast cancer I don’t recomher estrogen levels were far too high mend that they take any hormones because of previous estrogen therapy. either bioidentical or the conventional prescription meds. We don’t want to do “So I traveled the road of getting off of anything that would stimulate a cancer some hormones that were too high and also the road of the hormones being to wake up in somebody who’s had a history of breast cancer,” explains Ross. on the bottom too.” After taking the prescription created by Middleton, she Estrogen is the specific hormone that saw drastic results quickly. “I could tell can stimulate some cancers. “I don’t a difference in just a few days.” do any Premarin (a synthetic estroWith proper testing and individualgen medication) because Premarin is ized treatment, menopausal women twenty different kinds of estrogen.” The need not suffer as Martin did. She bioidentical estrogen that is available

encourages other women to look into bioidentical hormone replacement.

Martin says, “It’s not all in your head.

It’s just that your hormones are so out of balance.” Seemingly, the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy are many and the risks are few for those suffering from symptoms of hormone imbalance at anytime of life.

Cheryl Middleton, PA-C has been actively practicing medicine for over 20 years. For more information and their monthly seminar calendar, call Living Well Integrative at 864-8509988 or visit LivingWellCheryl Middleton, Healthcare. com. See ad, PA-C page 38.

For more information, Dr. Connie Ross, of Tryon, NC can be contacted at 828-859-0420.

The Skrip Shoppe is located at 406 W. Poinsett St, in Greer. Jim Greene, R. Ph., can be contacted at 864-879-2325 or visit SkripShoppePharmacy.com. See ad, page 26.

Tessa Porter May is a freelance writer in the Upstate, and can be contacted at 864-414-0060.

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SATURDAY, MAY 1 Healing Arts Day – 9am-4pm. Free Dance and Yoga classes. 15 minute massages for $10. One hour massages for $50. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

NIA Dance Hour – 9-10am. Nia Dance for free.

Nia is a fun, non-impact, easy on the joints dance/ fitness class. Non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 8480918.

Walking the Labyrinth – 9-10:30am. Meet at Furman University, behind Daniel Chapel, and experience the labyrinth with instructor Ron Luther.

Labyrinth design workshop to follow at Trillium Arts Centre from 11-11:30am. 419-6531.

Intro to Access Your Wisdom Within – 7:309:30pm. Offering insights, access, where it resides, how to unearth, and heal. Pre-register, $18.00. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg, 439-0565.

MONDAY, MAY 3

Swamp Rabbit 5K – 6:30pm. 2nd Annual GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K run. Free food for participants, family block party after the race at Gateway Park behind Sunrift Adventures. Pre-register online only. $6. Travelers Rest along the trail, rain or shine.

797-7531.

Birthing Center Open House – 5:30pm. Open house at Carolina Waterbirth. Please RSVP 329-0010.

Reiki Energy Share – 7:30-9:30pm. Providers and recipients, share this energy balancing evening. $10. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg.

439-0565.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. “Meditation in Action - Practices to Help Shift Your Inner State”, an active class involving live music, movement, discussion and meditation. Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.

Hatha Flow Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Try Hatha Flow Yoga, available for all levels, in a tranquil setting to help the body, mind and spirit. Free today only. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

Drumming for Health and Well Being – 1-3pm.

Fun and relaxing drumming session in the courtyard.

Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.

Real Life Internet: The Basics – 2:30-4pm. Surf the web using an internet browser. Participants should know mouse and basic typing skills. Registration required. Hughes Main Library, Computer Training Lab. 242-5000 ext. 3223.

The Pickup Band – 1-3pm. Bluegrass favorites, The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show for an afternoon of Appalachian music. Local musicians are invited to join the band for a portion of the program to play pickup. Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch.

963-9031.

Women’s Retreat Day – 9am-9pm. “Honoring the Feminine Spirit”. Workshops, entertainment, and energy work sessions. Bring dish to share. Preregistration required. $75. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.

U-Pick Farm Grand Opening Celebration – 11am-6pm. Community event that will include farm tours, hayrides, food and live entertainment.

Free. Chattooga Belle Farm, 454 Demascus Church Rd, Long Creek, SC. 647-9768.

THURSDAY, MAY 6

Thermography Day – Breast thermography, a safe, pain-free alternative for detecting breast disease & establishing baseline for breast health for women of all ages. Greenville Natural Health Center, 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste. F, Greenville. By Appt. 370-1140.

Applied Yoga for Headache Relief – 12-1pm.

Soothe your aching head with this yoga practice in this cozy little workshop limited to 6 people. Preregister, $10. Carolina Stress Relief, Spartanburg.

583-3621.

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Poetry Reading – 7pm. Readings that heal the soul, featuring poets involved in the “Creative Wellness” exhibition. Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.

SATURDAY, MAY 8 Grand Hoppening – 9am-2pm on the trail. Celebrate the completion of the Swamp Rabbit Trail from Travelers Rest to downtown Greenville. The trail is free for everyone, enter at any access point and find a person with rabbit ears to get a ticket for prize drawings. Travelers Rest. Raffle drawings at 3pm, Peace Center Amphitheatre.

Spring Means Babies At Split Creek Farm – 11am-5pm. See how a small dairy operates. Tours and demos ongoing throughout the day. Adults $5, Children 12 and under $2. Split Creek Farm, 3806 Centerville Rd, Anderson. 287-3921.

TUESDAY, MAY 11 Sample Day – 11:30am-4:30pm. Try before you buy. Taste many of the stores healthy products that have great ingredients. Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

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Bio-Identical Hormone Seminar – 6pm. Explore the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. It’s time to look and feel great. $10 per person/$15 for two.

Custom Med Pharmacy, 838 D Powdersville Rd, Easley. RSVP 850-9988.

Chronic Pain Management Group – 7-8:30pm.

Eight week group program through June 29. Reduce the stress caused by chronic pain and ways to better manage it. Meet others facing similar challenges. Pre-register, $15 per session. Group is limited to 10 participants. An Inner View, 3113 Hwy 153, Piedmont. 420-9260.

Scribblers Writing Group – 7-8:30pm. Creative writing group for adults. Get inspired – scribblers at every level are welcome. Simpsonville (Hendricks) Branch. 963-9031.

THURSDAY, MAY 13 Chronic Pain Management Group – 10:30am12pm. An eight week group program through July 1. Reduce the stress caused by chronic pain and ways to better manage it. Meet others facing similar challenges. Pre-register, $15.00 per session. Group is limited to 10 participants. An Inner View, 3113 Hwy 153, Piedmont. 420-9260.

FRIDAY, MAY 14 Group Viewing – 6:30-8:30pm. Episode 6 of 10 - Watch and discuss the Oprah podcast featuring Eckhart Tolle and explore his latest book, ‘A New Earth’ chapter by chapter. FREE. 439 Congaree Rd, Greenville (Old Open House Realty building), 513-1516.

SATURDAY, MAY 15 Introduction to Reiki I – 6 hours with NCBTMB Provider #450902-08. This hands-on technique is for anyone who wants to assist the body’s natural healing process and is open to the public. 8778594.

Seek and Access the Wisdom Within – 10am3pm. Experience awareness and discovery of the wisdom within. Bring Sack Lunch. Pre-registration required. $72. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.

MONDAY, MAY 17 Employment Readiness – 1-3:30pm. Explore various job websites and new library databases, plus learn how to complete job applications online and more. Registration is required. Anderson Road (West) Branch.Call 527-9293.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Applied Yoga for Back Care and Comfort – 121pm.Yoga to soothe your sore and aching back in this cozy little workshop limited to 6 people. Preregister, $10. Carolina Stress Relief, Spartanburg.

583-3621.

THURSDAY, MAY 20 Greenville International Alliance for Professional Women – 11:45am-1pm. GIAFPW is a membership organization of professional women committed to furthering their professional and personal growth.

RSVP required 48 hours prior to meeting date.

Members $13, nonmembers $18. The Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl. Greenville. 244-0944.

SATURDAY, MAY 22 Spiritual Retreat for Women – 9am-3:30pm. A day in nature with yoga, ceremony, meditation and mindfulness. Create an action step that weaves insights gained into the fabric of your life and supports you to move forward with peace and mindfulness. $75. Carolina Stress Relief. 5833621.

Spring into Health Fair – 10am-5pm, May 2223. Health and wellness event with presentations by health and fitness professionals, dance studios and martial arts. Vendors will include arts, crafts, recycled items, organic/healthy products, food and more. Admission is free. Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center, 310 W. Curtis St, Simpsonville.

552-1026.

Intuitive Music Guidance – 1:00-3:00pm. Intuitive music which will raise your sense of love. Improvisational piano compositions and lecture on 2012.

Pre-register. $20. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. 439-0565.

Connect with others of “Like Mind” – 7:309:30pm. Meet, greet, discuss, and share ideas and questions. $10. Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg, 439-0565.

THURSDAY, MAY 27

3rd Annual Green Earth Party – 12pm. Local musicians, and natural living vendors join together for this fun event. Free admission. Parking Fee. Music Camp in Cowpens, SC. TheMusicCamp.net.

Annual Customer Appreciation Day – 12-3pm.

10% or more off all products. Great door prizes, free samples of health products and food, pony rides, petting zoo, music and more. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd. 297-1105.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11 CAPPA Labor Doula Training – June 11 & 12.

Become a Certfied Labor Doula assisting women at birth with education and comfort. Carolina WaterBirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. Contact Susan Smart at 909-0043.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Bio-Identical Hormone Seminar – 6pm. Explore the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. It’s time to look and feel great. $10 per person/$15 for two.

Custom-Med Pharmacy, 838 D Powdersville Rd, Easley. RSVP 850-9988.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 It’s Yoga! Studio Culinary and Yoga Summer Retreat – Pre-register for Palm Key, SC, June 2527. Unique getaway weekend with yoga, meditation, retreat activities, with organic, wholesome meals. No experience necessary. 1440 Pelham Road, Suite G, Greenville. 354-2882.

Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Expo – 10am-4pm. Meet natural and eco-friendly businesses, fitness, and wellness providers from around the Upstate. Samples, chair massages, giveaways, exchange ideas. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 248-4910.

Businesses in Action Conference – 8:30am5:30pm. A one day conference for businesses and organizations to learn new and innovative ways to go “Green”. Features green vendors, service providers and presentations. Admission is $60 per person, 3 or more $40 and students $35. Carolina First Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, 467-8300.

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Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. “Cast in Stone – Ancient Plants” Free. Founders Hall, Southern Wesleyan University, Central. 2425400.

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MONDAY, MAY 24

Self-Worth through Poetry and Transformative Writing – 6-8pm. Ways to use literature and writing for self-exploration and ongoing self-care.

Discover the beautiful aspects of yourself to sustain and strengthen through crisis. Free. Coffee & Crema @ Forest Park (Near Fresh Market), 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Ste. 130, Greenville. 282-8989.

Look Younger, Live Longer Presentation – 6:308pm. Organic whole food nutrition that addresses the entire body from the outside in and the inside out. Free. Baby Impressions, 620 Congaree Road, Greenville. 552-1734.

dures. No computer needed. Registration required.

Space is limited. $99. LearningRx, 1310 Garlington Rd, Ste. K, Greenville. 404-1561.

Group Viewing – 6:30-8:30pm. Episode 7 of 10 - Watch and discuss the Oprah podcast featuring Eckhart Tolle and explore his latest book, ‘A New Earth’ chapter by chapter. FREE. 439 Congaree Road, Greenville (Old Open House Realty building). 513-1516.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 QuickWitz Brain Training Course for Senior Adults – 3-4pm. Eight-week mental fitness course designed to stop memory decline, improve concentration and visualization through hands-on proce-

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Advanced Healthy Lifestyle Training – Day and evening introductory classes. Free. ABC’s of Health, 437 N. Main St, Golden Strip Shopping Center, Mauldin. 329-0004.

Children’s Garden – Always open. Corner of Broad and River St, Greenville. 246-5508.

Summer Camp – Half & full day. Children learn about many different cultures, techniques and mediums. Various age groups & pricing. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer. 244-0616.

Reiki and Biofeedback – 11-4pm. Use energy within to help with pain and stress and become healthier rejuvenate. Pricing varies. The Rejuvenation Lounge, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 2549126 or 505-9892.

Stress Relief Day – 11am-4pm. Third Monday of the month. Bask in the light of low level lasers while reducing your stress and pain. FDA Approved. $15/1/2 hr. sessions. Acorn Integrative health, Hwy 101, Greer. 848-5291.

Yin Yoga – 12-1pm. Yin Yoga activates and harmonizes the flow of life energy within you. Poses are held for 2-5 minutes. $10 per class. YOGAlicious, 123 Dunbar St, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Working With Children – Greg Spindler, LMT, will work with Autistic children (ages 9 & under) free of charge in between his regular clients. Carolina Structural Energetic Therapy, 107 Memorial Dr, Greer. 877-3500.

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

587-7106 ext. 0.

Seafood Sunday – 12-2pm. Take the intimidation out of cooking seafood. Simple and delicious recipes made easy. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:15pm. Poses bring relief to the common aches of pregnancy while restoring energy and calming mind and body. $15 per class.

It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.

354-2882.

Meditation in Action: Practices to Help Shift Your Inner State – 3:30-5pm. First Sunday each month.

Especially for those who have trouble with, or can’t find time for seated, close-eyed meditation.

Suggested donation $10. North Main Yoga, 10 W. Stone Ave, Greenville. 241-0870.

Yoga Therapy Classes – 8:30am; 10.30am and 6.30pm. All levels, ages and fitness levels welcome.

Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

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

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

Community Acupuncture – 5-7pm. Mini-acupuncture session in a group setting by licensed Acupuncturist. Therapy uses 4 needles to reduce stress and elicit relaxation. $20. Willow Wellness Center, 309 Jones Rd, Taylors. 578-0732.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 5:30-6:30pm.

Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves create a dynamic fitness program. Ditch the routine. $10 per class. Special package pricing available. 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557.

Boot Camp – 6-7pm. Indoor/outdoor fitness designed for losing weight and toning muscle. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions. Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Greenville. 363-3923.

Weight Loss Information Session – 6:15pm.

Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keep it off. Tour the facility and meet the staff. Free.

Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd. Greenville.

676-1248.

All Levels Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class.

It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.

354-2882.

Belly Fit – 6:30-7:30pm. Belly Fit incorporates clean, crisp techniques of Belly Dance for a full body fitness experience. $12 per class. Space is limited – Please RSVP. MuvE Fitness in Motion, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557.

Holistic Moms Network – 6:30pm. First Monday of each month (ongoing) HMN strives to connect parents, create supportive communities, and help parents and others to learn about holistic and green living. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville.

864-283-0549.

Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

Share the Light Night– 6:30-7:30pm. Second Monday of the month. Incorporate anti-aging options into your life or practice. Free. RSVP - space is limited. Acorn Integrative Health, Hwy 101, Greer. 848-5291.

Tai Chi with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Tension and stress reduction, soft, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than strength. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Healthy Living Classes – 7pm. Different discussion each week. Free. Awe Chiropractic, 4006 E. North St, Greenville. 232-5495.

Pilates With Props – 7-8pm. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 3203806 or 292-8873.

Real Life Birth Classes – 7-9pm. Natural Childbirth Classes. Materials included. Call for cost.

Carolina WaterBirth, 915 South St, Simpsonville.

329-0010. CarynF@CarolinaWaterBirth.com.

Less Stress Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Beginner to intermediate class suitable for all fitness levels.

Stretch, breathe and relax. First class free. $10 per class. Less Stress Yoga, Center Stage Dance and Performance Company, 413 SE Main St, Simpsonville. 419-4204.

Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:00am. Throw off our shoes and dance. $12 drop-in, $50 for 5 classes.

MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 East Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288-8532.

Pilates – 9:15-10:15am. All levels and ages. Increase your flexibility and promote healthier body composition. First session free. Packages available.

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The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg.

587-7106 ext 0.

. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

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

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

NIA Dance/Fitness Class – 9:30-10:30am. A combo of yoga, martial arts and dance for stretching & stress relief; muscle toning, flexibility and cardio conditioning. Let’s dance! $12 per class. MuvE Fitness in Motion, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557.

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

Belly Fit – 9:30-10:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details.

Children’s Story Time – 9:30am. All ages welcome. Free character cookie. Coffee To A Tea, 54 Lois Ave, West Greenville. 350-6506.

Dime Cookie Day – First Tuesday. 10¢ mini chocolate chip cookies all day. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh, local and sustainably grown produce, meat, eggs, and much more thru Oct 26. Whole Foods Market parking lot, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Ste 200, in Greenville.

335-2300.

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

354-2882.

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

Yoga – 11am-12pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques.

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

497-3660.

Yoga Class – 11am-5:45pm. Our certified instructors are sure to enlighten you in the art of and philosophy of both Hatha and Flow Yoga to help you flex and de-stress. $8-12. The Rejuvenation Lounge, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.

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

Yoga – 12pm; 5:15 & 6:45pm. All levels, ages and fitness levels. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Community Acupuncture – 5-8pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy.

Plan for at least 45 minutes for therapy. $25. Carolina Health Innovations, (inside Sportsclub) 712 Congaree Rd, Greenville. 331-2522.

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

354-2882.

Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – 6:307:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored Tai Chi movements. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga – 6:30-8:15pm.

Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style by Bruce Cable. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville.

271-4883.

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

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 7:308:30pm.

Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. Local farm products including grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, lamb and turkey. Majority of products bear the Certified South Carolina grown seal including pastureraised eggs, & organic produce. Live Oak Farms, 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839.

Senior Day – 10am. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Biofeedback and Stress Management – 11am4pm. Biofeedback provides support to overstressed body systems encouraging the body to move toward balance. $75session. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

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

Yoga Class – See Tuesday 11am-5:45pm listing for details. The Rejuvenation Lounge.

Tai Chi Chih – 1-2pm & 5:30-6:30 pm. For ages 55+. A set of movements completely focused on the development of energy called chi. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr. Greenville. 864-497-3660.

Inman Farmer’s Market – 3-6pm. Local in season produce, fruits, herbs, and much more thru Oct. 31.

Armory, 45 Park Rd, Inman. 585-0905.

Community Acupuncture – 5-8pm. See Tuesday 5pm listing for details.

Ionic Foot Baths – 11am-3pm. Detox the body with an ionic foot bath by Jan King. $30 for first timers; walk-in or by appt. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 313-2896 or 297-1105.

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

True Water Sampling – 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing True Water. Sampling Special: Buy 1 gallon, get second gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.

Empowered Body - Group Life Coaching – 6:30pm-8:30pm. 7-week course with a focus on weight management, healthy eating and optimal health. Discover your empowered self to build a positive mindset. Pricing options. Life Coaching Institute, 211 Century Dr, Ste. 215A, Greenville.

282-8989.

Lunch Time Live – 11:30am-1:30pm. Concert series returns for a second season. Free. (food & drink available for purchase) Greer City Park Amphitheater thru May 26. Greer.

5-Step Meat Demos – 3-5pm. Weekly tastings featuring samples from producers who are part of a new 5-step Humane Animal Treatment program.

Free. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

All Levels Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 45 min.class yoga practice before heading home. $15 per class.

It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.

354-2882.

All Levels Yoga Class – 5:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

Boot Camp – See Monday 6pm listing for details.

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

Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details.

Moonlight Movies – 6:30pm. Moonlight Movies series returns thru Aug. 19 with theme nights, contests, family fun, and free films. Hollywood’s biggest stars appear under the real stars. Free. (food and drinks available for purchase) Greer City Park Amphitheater, Greer.

Wellness Home Preview – 7-8pm. Turn your home into a healthy sanctuary, improve your quality of life with water, air and sleep. Specific health issues addressed. Arrange for a Magnetic massage. Free.

Courtyard by Marriott on the Parkway, 115 Parkway, Greenville. 979-5611.

Kangen Water Demo & Presentation – 7pm.

Change your water, Change your life. Fitness SOULutions, Beacon Commons, 475 S. Church St, Hendersonville, NC. 828-698-7642.

Medical Qi Gong with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm.

Boosts the immune response against certain viruses. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Less Stress Yoga – 7-8pm. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details.

Group Power Classes – 9:30am. 4:45 & 7:05pm.

Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/membership. Greer Athletic Club, 905 North Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Indoor Rowing Classes – 7:30am & 9:15am. Fullbody and cardio workout; any age and fitness level.

Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 1901-D Laurens Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 498-8608.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 7:30-8:30pm.

See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

Yoga/Pilates – 9:30am. 5:15 & 6:45pm. All levels, ages and fitness levels. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Yoga Class – 8.30 & 10.30am & 12pm. Healing yoga therapy and regular yoga. All levels. Pricing varies. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer.

325-6053.

Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.

Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.

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Prenatal Yoga – 11am-12pm. Stretch, breathe and prepare for your big day with a certified prenatal yoga instructor. Doctor’s note required. Email Jennifer Wenning: jwenning@mauldinrecreation.com for pricing and details. Mauldin Sports Center, 10 City Center Drive, Mauldin.

Fancy Friday – 3-5pm. Regular tastings of recipes and learn how to prepare a variety of dishes. Free.

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

Boot Camp – See Monday 6pm listing for details.

ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture of Greer

Ruth Kyle, L. Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111•Greer Has great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, back pain, stress; specializes in orthopedic issues and more, in an educational tranquil environment. See ad, page 25.

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS Hub City Farmer’s Market – 8am-Noon. Local in season produce, fruits, herbs, and much more thru Oct. 31. The Train Depot, 298 Magnolia St, Spartanburg. 585-0905.

Travelers Rest Community Farmer’s Market – 9am-Noon. Featuring Locally grown foods and plants. Located behind Sunrift Adventures at the corner of 276 & Center St, Travelers Rest. 414-1966.

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

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

NIA Dance/Fitness Class – 9-10am. Second and Fourth Saturday of the month. A combo of yoga, martial arts and dance for stretching & stress relief; muscle toning, flexibility and cardio conditioning.

Let’s dance! $12 per class. MuvE Fitness in Motion, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557.

Tai Chi with George Gantt – 9-10:00am. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details.

Yoga – 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free.

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

Clay Works – 10am-2pm. Create some art. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Easley Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. Straight from the farm to you. Easley City Hall, 205 N.1st St, Easley. 855-7900.

Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.

Yoga – 10am. All levels class. Coffee, tea and socialization after class. $12 per class. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Hatha Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. Yellowball Yoga, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

Zumba Fitness – 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze are a fusion of Latin International music blended into a dynamic fitness system. $10 per class.

The Rejuvenation Lounge via Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.

Community Acupuncture – 1-4pm. Third Saturday of the month. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan for at least 45 minutes for therapy. $15. Bridge to Wellness, 607 N.E. Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466.

Music in the Woods – 6-8pm. Music under the stars thru solar power. Park admission is $2/adults, kids 15 and under get in free and seniors are $1.25.

Music in the Woods can be enjoyed thru the end of August at 2401 State Park Rd, in Greenville.

864-363-8666.

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(Inside Sportsclub) Joan Massey, L. Ac. 712 Congaree Rd. 864-331-2522•Greenville Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, autoimmune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxification techniques. See ad, page 28.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Marina Ponton, L. Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd. 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com Specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and therapeutic massage therapy. We also offer natural health services and products that will help you meet your health goals including herbs, nutrition, fertility, and pain management. See ad, page 9.

HONG ZHANG, L. Ac.

111 Doctors Dr. 864-797-7100•Greenville www.GHS.org/Acupuncture More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated including joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

AIR PURIFICATION ABC’s OF HEALTH

437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004•Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Clean air (oxygen) is vital to cellular health. Enjoy a healthier home environment with an air purifier that can deactivate microbes colonizing in central ductwork and in the air throughout your home (bacteria, fungi, viruses). See ad, page 29.

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ALKALIZING WATER ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net We offer preventive health programs and products that are based on a holistic approach to good health.

Currently, we are offering True Water, an alkaline ionized water, that is truly one of a kind, and supports wellness in many specific ways. See ad, page 38.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Barbara Morris RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072•Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com Barbara looks at all your health needs – working with you to relieve allergies, improve immune function, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hormones, clean up your diet and improve nutrition. See ad, page 27.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

Clif Caldwell, MD. Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. G 864-850-9988•Easley www.LivingWellHealthcare.com We help women & 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 38.

BODYWORK Carolina Structural Energetic Therapy

Greg Spindler, LMBT #4609 107 Memorial Dr. 864-877-3500•Greer www.GregSpindler.com You don’t have to live with back pain any more. Achieve quick and long-lasting results. Treatment packages available. See ad, page 15.

BRAIN TRAINING LEARNING RX

864-627-9192•Greenville www.LearningRx.com/Greenville LearningRx makes finding the solution to your child’s learning struggles simple. Schedule a cognitive skills test to discover the answer. The problem can be fixed. See ad, page 47.

CAMP CRANIUM CAMP AT LEARNING RX

1310 Garlington Rd. Ste. K 864-627-9192•Greenville Reduce time spent on homework, improve test grades, and increase attention span with Cranium Camp; a week long hands-on program designed to boost brainpower. See ad, page 47.

SARGENT CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, PC

611 N Main St. 864-676-9922•Mauldin www.SargentChiropractic.com Helping people reach their health goals without drugs and surgery is our mission. Chiropractic care is safe, effective, and gentle.

Can chiropractic help you today?

See ad, page 34.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Creative Health 14 S. Main St•Greenville 864-233-4811 Obtain optimal health by cleansing toxins and waste from the body. I-ACT certified colon hydrotherapist for 5+years, achieved advanced-level certification.

Worked at the Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute. See ad, back cover.

915 South St. 864-329-0010•Simpsonville www.CarolinaWaterBirth.com “Where Birth Comes Naturally.” Offering attentive, personal, one-onone care for you and your family with Midwives, Doulas, and GYN care.

See ad, page 12.

CHIROPRACTOR

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

1209 NE Main St. Ste. C 864-399-9563•Simpsonville www.UpstateChiropractic.com

A family wellness educational institution that empowers its patients with knowledge about re-connecting with the inner healing power of the body. Specializing in chiropractic, whole food nutritional counseling, pulsed electro magnetic healing energy, lifestyle coaching, and muscle re-educational exercise. See ad, page 25.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995•Simpsonville www.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long term relief with none of the cracking or popping, all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides, whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more.

See ad, page 21.

FACIALS Mickie Grist 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Experience the relaxing, rejuvenating, and cleansing power of Ayurvedic facials and body treatments; a wholistic approach to skin care addressing the body, mind, and spirit. See ad, back cover.

FARM STORE BUFFALO FARMS

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006 – your problem solving specialists. See ad, page 33.

COUNSELING SERVICES AN INNER VIEW

600 East Washington St. # 608 864-467-1077•Greenville Through interactive and experiential modalities, break free of your illusions and empower yourself to reach beyond an ordinary life. See ad, page 38.

CREATIVE HEALTH

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466•Simpsonville www.YourBridge2Wellness.com Certified Colon Hydrotherapist. Also offers additional detox services such as ionic footbath, far infrared Bio-mat, and earcandling. Clean professional office. Disposable supplies. See ad, page 14.

DUPUY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Elaine Lang RN, MS - Counselor Certified Yoga Therapist 864-583-3621•Spartanburg www.MyBodyandSoul.com Breathe... and nourish yourself. Become present to your own awareness and discover how to live your life with a rich vitality no matter what's happening. Individual sessions, workshops and 8 week group programs (with a silent all day retreat out in nature). Where psychotherapy meets the yoga mat and mindfulness abounds. See ad, page 17.

JOHN BURTON, EdD. LPC

BETSY S. EXTON, MA

CHILDBIRTH CAROLINA WATERBIRTH

CAROLINA STRESS RELIEF

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260•Piedmont A psychotherapy practice that integrates mind, body and insight-oriented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, past trauma, and relationship conflicts. See ad, page 37.

1705 Jonesville Rd. 864-553-5500•Simpsonville www.BuffaloFarms.com See the buffalo roam, walk thru the veggie patch. All natural produce, Happy Cow milk, honey, eggs, poultry, Bison meat and much more available at our farm store. Mon-Sat. 9am-7pm.

LIVE OAK FARMS

230 Sam Davis Rd. 864-991-9839•Woodruff www.LiveOakFarmsLLC.com Certified Naturally Grown 80-acre farm specializing in heritage breeds. Animals and vegetables raised according to Certified Naturally Grown standards. No growth hormones or antibiotics. See ad, page 2.

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FOOD PRODUCTS GLUTEN-FREE CUPCAKE COUTURE & CATERING 115 Pelham Rd. Ste. 6

864-232-0775•Greenville www.ILoveCupCakeCouture.com Gourmet gluten-free cupcakes, cakes, breads, and other specialty baked goods, all natural and made from scratch. We use the highest quality ingredients catering to your dietetic needs, without sacrificing flavor or taste. See ad, Page 7.

HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ABC’s OF HEALTH

437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004•Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Quality healthcare products at competitive prices – vitamins, minerals, herbs, enzymes, proteins, whole food supplements, etc.; also air purifiers, water filters, shower filters, alkalizers/ionizers, and water purifiers. See ad, page 29.

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Bobby Caston, Health/Wellness Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective. We carry many name brand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Free consultations. See ad, page 38.

The Wild Radish

Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105•Greenville Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice & smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, vegan/spelt and sugar-free baked goods, pet wellness, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 10.

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

www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville

Imagine a farmers market: fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Taste new foods, exchange ideas and learn about the issues important to the local food community and the environment.

Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HEALTHY HOME & OFFICE BEFORE & AFTER

Doug Allen, Director 864-884-5115•Greer www.YourEnergyTools.com Do you suffer from stress, sleep disturbances, fatigue, or exhaustion? There are solutions…

Over 15 yrs experience in the identification and elimination of the underlying causes of “dis-ease”.

Call for a free consultation. Spring Special: $150 assessment ($900 value). See ad, page 20.

LIVING HEALTHY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Earth Fare − The Healthy Supermarket 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220•Greenville www.EarthFare.com

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

Market For Life

Margaret Griffin 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15 864-268-9255•Taylors Natural foods, bulk foods/ herbs, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

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Mike and Pam Reekie 864-271-0330•Greenville www.LivingHT.com

Residential and commercial air purification, removes airborne and surface contaminates like allergens, odors, mold, bacteria and viruses, using active natural processes, featuring a “Try before you buy” program. See ad, page 39.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TRAINING ABC’s OF HEALTH

437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004•Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Level One Class is free – an introduction to vital healthcare concepts that can empower you to take charge of your health. Call for current class schedule. See ad, page 29.

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HOMEOPATHY Augusta Street Clinic

Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 864-232-0082•Greenville RogerJaynez@yahoo.com www.AugustaStClinic.com Bio-energetic testing to show any energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identify environmental allergies. We offer a variety of services at affordable rates. See ad, page 7.

HYPNOTHERAPY ANNE DIBALA, MD, DCH, CHT, CHI, NLP MASTER PRAC.

31 Boland Ct. 864-335-5277•Greenville www.HypnotherapyDoc.com Stressed? Anxious? Overweight?

Or just ready to take action on other problems? Experience powerful, effective, rapid results in one session. Free introductory gift. Call now!

INTERIOR SPACES – CONSULTING/SPACE CLEARING FINE REDESIGNS

Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certified 864-631-9335 www.FineRedesigns.com Have a beautiful home or office without spending a lot!

Using your existing furniture, artwork & accessories, I can create a harmonious space through the art of Interior Redesign & Feng Shui. See ad, page 26.

LIFE COACH LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE

864-282-8989•Greenville Dianne@LifeCoachingInstitute.net www.LifeCoachingInstitute.net Our neuropsychological approach, Insight Transformation, trains thoughts and emotions from the inside out for happiness and optimal outcomes in life, work, health and relationships. See ad, page 4.

TERRON VAWTER

439 Congaree Rd. #22 864-513-1516•Greenville www.FindingTheMoment.com Ready to discover yourself? Tired of the drama? Learn the tools to find contentment through dialogue in a one-on-one professional private setting. See ad, page 25.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK JENNIFER ULRICH, LMBT #6507

Upstate Neurology 103 Clair Dr. 864-295-0051•Piedmont A therapeutic body massage can do more than relax tight and stiff muscles; more than pamper your body. Expert body massage can relieve the negative effects of everyday stress and help to restore your overall sense of well being. Services available include Swedish, deep tissue or detoxifying massage, Raindrop Therapy and Reiki. See ad, page 15.

JONI DURHAM, LMBT #2926

Creative Health 14 South Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Joni utilizes many massage modalities to bring relief of pain and facilitate healing. Swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, cupping, aromatherapy. Relaxing, replenishing, therapeutic massage therapy. See ad, back cover.

LINDA GOULART, LMBT #4812

Upstate Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (and The Pampered Sole) 864-907-4940•Greenville www.UpstateMassage.com Therapeutic therapies including SET Therapy, deep tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and relaxation massage.

Our focus - alleviating your pain and stress. Welcoming HSA, Flex plans, and auto insurance claims.

See ad, page 15.

Massage Therapy at Acupuncture of Greer

Rita Cunningham, LMBT #5999 864-451-9295•Greer Stressed out? In pain? Relax, and enjoy health benefits with a therapeutic massage designed just for you. Swedish, deep tissue, foot reflexology, pre-natal services.

Special: $45 an hour. See ad, page 15.

CREATIVE HEALTH

NADINE JACOBS GAMMON, LMBT #5360

864-608-1577•Greenville Nadine@AllIsWellInMyWorld.com. www.AllIsWellInMyWorld.com Specializing in fertility and prenatal massage. I have helped many runners and triathletes through their aches and pains while training for marathons and Ironman triathlons.

Swedish, deep tissue and Active Isolated Stretching also available.

See ad, page 15.

NUTRITIONAL HEALTH CENTER

MENTAL FITNESS QUICKWITZ

864-404-1561 www.QuickWitz.com

QuickWitz is a unique brain training program for the 55+ population.

Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

www.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy. com

Looking to release muscle tightness? Stressed out or anxious? Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates! Swedish, Neuromuscular, Hot Lava Shell, Prenatal and Infant Massage available. Your first one hour session is only $35. Relief is just a phone call away! See ad, page 15.

Dr. John Marone, D.C. 647 SE Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville Serving Simpsonville since 1994.

We provide family nutritional health improvement services and testing with dietary counseling.

We specialize in women’s health, chronic pain from disease, and allergies. See ad, page 9.

NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS Activz -whole 9 +VMA

CREATIVE HEALTH

Alicia Hall, CNHP, RYT 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Through one-on-one consultation, Alicia provides guidance and education for a greater understanding of one’s individual health and well-being. Also a registered yoga instructor. See ad, back cover.

864-221-0710 www.MyActivz.com/HealthyNewYou Get your full day’s nutrition by 9:00am. $2.66 a day gets you 9 daily servings of fruits and veggies, minerals, essential fatty acids, probiotics, and digestive enzymesin a bioavailable, organic delicious meal replacement drink. See ad, page 11.

ZRII CREATIVE HEALTH

Alison Lively, CNHP 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Utilizing Iridology and Kinesiology to identify your specific health needs, developing individualized programs for anyone seeking optimum health. Also providing specialized programs for children. See ad, back cover.

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPY

Kellyann Battista, LMBT #6131 425 North Main St. Suite C 864-356-5901•Simpsonville

Terry Hall-Hines, CNHP, CNC, MH, CTN, AANC 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Terry Hall, founder of Creative Health, Greenville’s first wholistic center, continues with her mission to teach others to heal their bodies the way God intended. See ad, back cover.

Kristin DiPrima 864-553-9810•Simpsonville www.ZRIIProduct.com Products are based on Ayurvedic principles which help to energize, revitalize, detoxify, and balance your body internally.

Endorsed by the Chopra Center for Well-being. See ad, page 36.

PAIN/STRESS REDUCTION CREATIVE HEALTH

Melanie Parrish, CNHP 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville When given the proper tools, our bodies can heal or resist a state of “dis”ease. Allow me to assist you in reaching this goal. Specializing in Nutrition and Iridology. See ad, back cover.

CAROLINA STRESS RELIEF

Elaine Lang RN, MS - Counselor Certified Yoga Therapist 864-583-3621•Spartanburg www.MyBodyandSoul.com Breathe... and nourish yourself. Become present to your own awareness and discover how to live your life with a rich vitality no matter what's happening. Individual sessions, workshops and 8 week group programs (with a silent all day retreat out in nature). Where psychotherapy meets the yoga mat and mindfulness abounds. See ad, page 17.

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PAIN/STRESS REDUCTION Migun of Greenville

4109 E. North St. Ste #100-A 864-242-1160•Greenville www.MigunOfGreenville.com Relaxing Migun thermal massage system with far-infrared heat gently rolls up and down your body, reducing pain,relieving stress, and more! 60-day free trial. See ad, page 19.

RECYCLING CITY OF GREENVILLE RECYCLING

864-467-8300•Greenville www.GreenvilleSC.Gov Recycling collection services for city solid waste customers, along with a free drop-off site open to the public. Located at 800 E. Stone Ave.

STRESS MANAGEMENT STRESS LESS…FOR LIFE

Bonnie Tollison, L. HeartMath Coach 864-901-4433 •Greenville www.StressLess-ForLife.com Feel calm in the midst of turmoil. Experience less stress, anxiety, anger and depression through HeartMath’s stress management and biometric feedback. For adults and children. See ad, back cover.

TAI CHI/QIGONG qi WORKS STUDIO, LLC

31 Boland Ct., Ste. #147 864-420-9839•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com Rebuild your body’s balance, flexibility, strength, memory & health with Tai Chi & Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, 103 & for Arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 9.

THERMOGRAPHY

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006 your problem solving specialists. See ad, page 33.

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

Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006 - your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 33.

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

WATER PURIFICATION ABC’s OF HEALTH

437 N. Main St. 864-329-0004•Mauldin www.ABCofHealth.com & ABCofHealth.info Clean water is vital for cellular health (filter out ammonia, antibiotics, chlorine, hormones, and other toxins). Quality water filters, shower filters, water alkalizers/ionizers, and water purifiers (Distiller, RO, UV). See ad, page 29.

WHOLISTIC CENTER THE REJUVENATION LOUNGE

1054 E. Butler Rd. Ste. D 864-254-9126 •Greenville Wills1054@msn.com For body mind and spirit.

Rejuvenate, relax and relieve stress through, yoga, oxygenation, massage, Reiki, and biofeedback. Real fresh fruit smoothies and an inspirational, motivational library. See ad, page 13.

Willow Wellness Center

Jan Posey, CBT, CNHP 309 Jones Rd. 864-233-3033•Taylors JanTheMother@aol.com Offering therapies including Quantum biofeedback, voice remapping, Reiki, reflexology, ask a nurse, medical intuitive, massage, and Scalar Wave Laser. See ad, page 17.

CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Janet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN 864-423-6256 www.CoreMedicalThermography.com Thermograms are viable for all ages, histories, and even women with breast implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early.

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

YOGA/PILATES IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.

Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT 1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G 864-354-2882•Greenville www.ItsYogaStudio.com Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School.

See ad, Page 13.

LESS STRESS YOGA

Nicole D. Jordan, RYT 864-419-4204 www.Less-StressYoga.com Reduce stress and build strength and flexibility with a private or group yoga session. Classes are accessible to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. See ad, page 13.

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC

31 Boland Ct., Ste. #147 864-420-9839•Greenville www.QiWorksStudio.com Basic Iyengar Yoga to rebuild your body for flexibility & strength.

Qigong, TaiChi handforms & TaiChi Arthritis available for balancing natural qi flow. Perfect compliments. See ad, page 13.

YELLOWBALL YOGA STUDIO

435 Hammett Bridge Rd. 864-848-0918•Greer www.YellowballYoga.com Join us for Hatha Flow Yoga and Nia dance for all levels. Our goal is for you to develop a balance of strength & flexibility in body & spirit. Located at Riverside Tennis Club. See ad, page 13.

YOGANIZE

2105 Old Spartanburg Rd. 864-325-6053•Greer www.Yoganize.com Energize, revitalize, harmonize. A variety of all level classes Monday – Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hour class; specialized instruction. $99 monthly unlimited classes special. See ad, page 13.

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