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contact us Publishers Linda & Jim Craig Contributing Editors Michele Senac Lauren Hanson - Jean Watkins Advertising Linda Craig - Dawn Deboskey Kristin Siegel Intern Sharon Hadden Design & Production Susan McCann Advertising Design Wendy Wilson Distribution Jim Craig Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition:

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ith summer almost over, we are reminded of how quickly the months have flown by. Yet there are still opportunities to savor the last days of summer by spending this precious time with children and family.

Each of us has children in our lives that bring us joy, no matter if they are our own or other people’s children. Children grow and change so quickly and with each stage of growth they bring special gifts.

Since this month’s theme is Vibrant Children, check out “Kids Teach Us Joy,” on page 20. Read how their presence models not only joy but hope, perseverance, openness and love. With back to school in mind, see “Drug-Free Kids” on page 24. It contains useful information that helps many common ailments such as bug bites, fever and earache by using natural alternatives rather than prescribed medications. There is still plenty of gardening time left to involve children and family in creating a plot for growing vegetables and fruit and nut trees. “Hobby Farming” on page 32 explains how this latest trend is sending America back to its roots whether one lives in the city, suburbs or rural area and how it could be a source of additional family income.

Many thanks are extended to our dedicated readers and our knowledgeable advertisers. Our advertisers enrich our lives by offering the latest products, services and information available to support healthy living.

As the lazy, hazy days of summer are winding down, this is the perfect time to encourage one another in making life-affirming choices and in being a positive example of healthy, vibrant living to all children.

In health and harmony,

Linda and Jim

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28 healingways 32 greenliving

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by Michele Senac

20 KIDS TEACH US JOY

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24 DRUG-FREE KIDS Natural Alternatives to Common Medications

by Lisa Marshall

28 HEADACHE

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32 HOBBY FARMING Growing a Good Life from America’s Roots

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communitynews Can A Chair Change Your Life?

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by NASA, this recliner takes stress off your spine by elevating you to a “Zero Gravity” position.

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3-Day Workshop on Health and Longevity Offered in Spartanburg

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quilibrium Zen Gym’s George Gantt will be facilitating a three-day workshop focused on Qigong and TaiChi Secrets for Health and Longevity. The 5 Element Theory, how to open chakras, as well as a morning routine that will provide energy throughout the day will also be a valuable part of the instruction. This exciting workshop will be held at Wofford University’s Anna Todd Center on August 5 through 7. Each day will begin at 9am and end at 5pm. The price is $75 per person and pre-registration is required as space is limited.

George explains that, “Equilibrium’s practitioners base their work on Traditional Chinese Medicine such as Acupuncture, Acutapping, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Counseling, Reflexology, Reiki and Massage. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) takes a less aggressive approach than conventional medicine. TCM practitioners believe that an illness is caused by more than one factor, such as an internal problem that has weakened the body’s natural defenses. TCM heals by strengthening the body, removing any obstacles to well-being as well as improving the George Gantt energy flow. Everything is aimed at strengthening and healing the whole self, including the non-physical, such as the spiritual and emotional level.”

To register, call 864-419-2596 or 864-430-3292. Wofford University’s Anna Todd Center is located at 429 N. Church St, Spartanburg. Equilibrium Zen Gym is located at 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. See ad, page 13.

Spartanburg’s Newest Yoga Studio is Eco-Friendly

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en Garden Yoga is a new, eco-friendly yoga studio and eco-chic boutique providing massage and acupuncture located on the Eastside of Spartanburg.

Facilitating 23 classes per week to accommodate every schedule, Zen offers classes to meet its students where they are including beginner’s yoga, Hot, Power, Restorative, and the YogaWall. Zen Garden Yoga is the only location in the Upstate to offer YogaWall classes.

Based on the ropes wall created by B.K.S. Iyengar, the modern-day design of the YogaWall allows students to remove the ropes when not in use as well as use different types of ropes, and even bars, for various purposes. The YogaWall allows students to achieve a new level of experience in traditional poses. Zen Garden Yoga will also be hosting ongoing educational workshops, lectures, and events including a 200 hour and 500 hour RYT Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training School through Leeann Carey Yoga, which will begin in September 2011. On the last Saturday of the month at 10am, the studio will hold its Karma Community Class, a free class that accepts donations on behalf of the charity of the month.

Zen Garden Yoga is located at Hillcrest Specialty Row, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Suite 58, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-583-3335 or visit ZenGardenYoga.com. See ad, page 31.

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Natural, Organic Skin Care is the Perfect Balance

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erfect Balance Natural Health is introducing K6 Skin Care—an all natural and organic skin care line made by a traditional naturopath. Using her knowledge in enzymes, nutrition, essential oils, and herbs, Sharon Krahn developed a safe and effective aloe-based natural skin care line that merges the best of nature with the latest technology. The aloe-based products are great for all skin types and are paraben, dye, and fragrance-free. Perfect Balance Natural Health is featuring three K6 products: Clean—an anti-oxidant cleanser with vitamins to nourish skin and remove surface impurities; Reveal—a plant-based skin peel; and Preserve—an anti-aging moisturizer that reduces wrinkles and blemishes.

K6 can be found at Perfect Balance Natural Health located at 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. For more information, call 864-236-8072 or visit PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 8.

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Legacy Brings Health Awareness to Senior Fair in Anderson

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he Legacy of Anderson is hosting a Senior Health Fair August 30 from 9am to 12pm. There will be a number of exhibitors participating including the AnMed Medical Outreach Van, which will be conducting various screenings. There will also be entertainment and door prizes.

This is a great opportunity to meet with various senior services in the greater Anderson area all in one location.

Legacy of Anderson is a beautiful retirement community offering independent living at its finest. The Legacy features a choice of spacious studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, and transportation are also highly sought-after amenities. Residents enjoy a movie theater, fitness center, billiard room, library, and the many activities provided by Legacy’s full-time program director. The Legacy of Anderson is a community that many are proud to call home.

Legacy of Anderson is located at 3501 N. Hwy 81, Anderson. For more information, call Susan Jackson at 864-276-3501. See ad, page 23.

Local Charities to Benefit from Knights of Columbus Wellness Day

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Information Empowers at Bella Haven Workshops

argent Chiropractic Clinic is hosting the 2nd Annual Knights of Columbus Wellness Day to benefit Knights’ charities. All profits from the event will go back to the club to continue ongoing support for various service projects such as food baskets for lowincome families at Christmas, The Meyer Center for Special Children, The Washington Center School for children with mental and physical disabilities, and Generations Group Home (in conjunction with Greenville Breakfast Rotary Club). The event will feature a large number of vendors and a blood mobile. Sargent Chiropractic strives to encourage the community to live a healthier lifestyle while showing support to its neighbors in need. The Wellness Day will be held on September 10 from 11am to 4pm at The Knights of Columbus Hall.

The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 762 Mauldin Rd., Mauldin. For more information, call 864-676-9922 or visit SargentChiropractic.com.

ella Haven of Spartanburg will be hosting two unique women from Florida as they facilitate several workshops as well as share an experience of Crystal Singing Bowls.

The facilitators will be available for private sessions by appointment and will be instructing during the scheduled events August 11 through 13. On Friday, August 12, from 7pm to 9pm, there will be a demonstration of the Singing Crystal Bowls™, which are reported by doctors, health practitioners, musicians, and celebrities to energize, heal, and empower. On Saturday, August 13 from 9am to 12noon, a workshop is offered on how to calculate “your” numbers in order to understand individual purpose of this lifetime, to expand awareness of present situations, and to enhance our future.

A second workshop on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, will be based on dream interpretation. Overall topics will include identifying different types of dreams, understanding why some lack recall of their dreams, and receiving tips on how to remember dreams. There will also be instruction to learn how to interpret one’s own dreams. Each event is $35.

For more information, call 864439-0565 or visit BellaHaven.com.

Bella Haven Well Being Center is located at 806 John Dodd Rd, in Spartanburg/Inman. See ad, page 53.

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communitynews Celebrate Fifth Anniversary at Bridge to Wellness in Simpsonville

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ridge to Wellness (formerly Upstate Colonics) is celebrating their 5th anniversary on August 27th from 1-5pm. For five years, owner Angela Toplovich has been educating people about the importance of cleansing the colon as a means of detoxifying the body.

Many health problems are tied to an unhealthy colon. Also known as colon irrigation or hydrotherapy, colon cleansing is a detoxification method of removing or neutralizing body toxins. Colon cleansing improves the immune system for better health. Other services offered at Bridge to Wellness are ear candling, ion foot detox, and thermotherapy (also known as the Bio-Mat).

Meet other local practitioners in the fields of chiropractic, reflexology, acupuncture, and massage therapy and local author Nicky VanValkenburgh introducing her new book, Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: Conquer ADHD In 60 days Without Ritalin with a book signing opportunity.

Angela Toplovich, Owner “I would like to thank my clients for allowing me to be a part of their healing journey.....much love and gratitude to each and everyone of you. Please come out and celebrate this happy day with me” exclaims Toplovich.

Bridge to Wellness is located at 607 NE Main St, in Simpsonville. For more information, call 864-963-4466 or visit YourBridge2Wellness.com. See ad, page 9.

Healthy Eating Options Now Accessible on the Swamp Rabbit Trail

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offee, local food, and bicycles have long gone together, but only occasionally are they integrated so completely. Located directly on the Trail, the new Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery will feature a bakery, menu of favorites like ice cream and smoothies, outdoor seating, and a grocery store carrying the best produce from local farms. The café’s goal is to source at least 50% of their products from within 150 miles of Greenville. The Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery is a perfect stop for cyclists, walkers and joggers or daily commuters (car or bike) to buy homemade bread, pastries, coffee, or smoothies.

Local meat, cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonal produce will be available at the grocery, making it a convenient stop for anyone who is on the Trail.

The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is located at 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville. For more information, call 864-334-8281or visit SwampRabbitCafe.com.

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New Chiropractic Office Opens in Greenville

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r. Kevin P. Lewis is pleased to announce the opening of LIFESPAN Chiropractic Centers in Greenville. Their mission is to improve the health and vitality of Greater Greenville by serving its patients and providing the highest levels of chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, and progressive rehabilitation available.

Lewis concentrated his studies at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic of Spartanburg on the Gonstead method of chiropractic. The Gonstead method aims to correct the root cause of health concerns by specifically analyzing and correcting the vertebra and its related intervertebral disc. Individualized health packages are available in order to set a comprehensive plan of care. The plan of care incorporates chiropractic care to correct vertebral misalignments and fixations, while guiding the patient through a progressive rehabilitation plan to strengthen the spine and/or extremities. Plans may include nutritional supplementation as well. The Center believes a healthy body starts with a healthy spine, proper nutrition, and adequate exercise. “Our goal is to get you back to your daily life and out of our office,” exclaims Lewis.

LIFESPAN Chiropractic Centers is located at 1190-B Haywood Rd in Greenville.

For more information, call 864-631-1420 or visit LifespanChiropractic.com.

Row-ga! Instructor Brings More To Greenville Indoor Rowing

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aura Caylor, co-Founder of Greenville Indoor Rowing LLC, has completed her year-long teacher training program to become certified as a yoga instructor. Laura now teaches Row-ga!, a fitness fusion of rowing and yoga. Both are dynamic and fluid, requiring balance, concentration, and grace. In yoga, the focus is on stretching and breathing while increasing range of motion, improving balance, and opening tight places, making it beneficial for injury rehab and prevention. Indoor rowing is an aerobic workout which contracts muscles, improves circulation, and increases heart-rate with no impact at all; breathing occurs quite naturally--deeply, strongly, and often. Just like the group indoor rowing classes, Row-ga! is suitable for any age and any fitness Laura Caylor, CYT, RYT level. Beginner or experienced yogis are welcomed too. The class is primarily focused on yoga with a rowing warm-up and mid-class row, similar to circuit training with a lot more peace and flow. “We finish up the class with a 10-minute relaxation period as you are guided to scan and rest each part of your body in “Savasana.” This is everyone’s favorite and the most important part of Row-ga!, allowing your mind and body to deeply integrate and balance; it’s most rewarding to both teacher and student,” adds Laura.

“Row-ga!” at Greenville Indoor Rowing is located at 576-A Woodruff Road, at the Mall Connector in Greenville. For more information, call 864-281-1505 or visit GreenvilleIndoorRowing.com.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to be a certain way. Be unique.

Be what you feel. ~Melissa Etheridge

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Are Fit Kids Smarter?

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ow important is it that kids engage in physical activity?

Very, according to a recent study published in the journal, Brain Research. Kids that are more physically active tend to have a better-developed brain, which in turn helps them perform better on memory tests.

The study involved 49 children, ages 9 and 10, who ran on a treadmill to measure their oxygen intake, a standard measure of fitness.

Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging data of the children found that the more physically fit kids tended to have a larger hippocampus— about 12 percent bigger, relative to total brain size—than their out-of-shape peers and outperformed them on relational memory tests. The hippocampus is known to be important in learning and memory.

The new findings suggest that interventions to increase childhood physical activity could have an effect on brain development. “We knew that experience and environmental factors and socioeconomic status all impact brain development,” says Art Kramer, the University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director who led the study. “It’s not easy to do something about your economic status, but here’s something that we can do something about.”

Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010

Kids Know What’s Fair

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espite what many grown-ups might think, toddlers have a marked sense of fairness. In a recent study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, 3-year-olds shared a small reward with their peer after they worked together to earn it, even in situations where it was easy for one child to keep all the spoils.

To learn how youngsters share, the researchers paired children to complete a task for a prize, like gummy bears or colorful stickers, piled on a board with wheels inside a transparent box. If only one child pulled on a rope, the board wouldn’t move, but if both pulled together, they could bring it close enough to reach the prize through windows in the box. Some boxes had only one window, so one child could easily grab the prize and keep it, but the toddlers nearly always shared the reward with their partner. Sometimes, if one child didn’t take their half of the spoils immediately, the other even pointed it out.

The insight for all of us: If we cooperate, everyone is better off.

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Just Say No to Indoor Tanning

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espite repeated warnings from dermatologists about the health dangers of tanning, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology confirm that a large percentage of Caucasian teen girls and young women admitted using tanning beds or intentionally tanning outdoors during the past year.

Thirty-two percent of respondents had used a tanning bed in the past year—one-fourth of them at least weekly, on average. An overwhelming majority (81 percent) of all respondents reported that they had tanned outdoors either frequently or occasionally during the past year.

“Our survey underscores the importance of educating young women about the very real risks of tanning, as melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—is increasing faster in females 15 to 29 years old than in males of the same age group,” says dermatologist Dr. Ronald L. Moy, president of the academy. “Most young women with melanoma are developing it on their torso, which may be the result of highrisk tanning behaviors such as indoor tanning. In my practice, I have had patients—young women with a history of using tanning beds—that have died from melanoma.”

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Outdoor Workouts Trump the Gym

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hen deciding whether to run on a treadmill in the gym of jog in a nearby park, opt for the park, suggests a recent study published in the research journal, Environmental Science & Technology.

The study authors—a team at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry—say exercising outdoors not only appears to promote physical health, but boosts mental well-being, as well. The team analyzed data from a number of sources, including 11 randomized and non-randomized control trials incorporating information from 833 adults.

The study found that exercising in natural environments decreased feelings of tension, confusion, anger and depression, while increasing feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Study participants that exercised outdoors also reported greater enjoyment and satisfaction and stated that they were more likely to repeat their exercise activity.

Sticky News on Peanut Butter

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onsumers that grind their own peanut butter fresh in the supermarket may be at risk for ingesting aflatoxin, a mold linked to liver cancer. That’s because the peanuts in grinding-machine cases are stored for much longer than those processed for commercial butters, increasing the potential for mold and fungus growth. More, the machines are not tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for aflatoxin contamination.

Buying only prepackaged, commercial peanut butter may put anxious consumers at ease; although virtually all sources contain minute quantities of aflatoxin, it is usually far below the FDA’s recommended safe level. However, added sugars and trans fats, as well as high pesticide levels in non-organic brands, can make them a less than ideal choice.

Individuals that opt for healthy, organic peanut butter may want to pick up some celery sticks to dip in it.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that eating vegetables such as celery, carrots, parsnips and parsley can decrease the carcinogenic effects of aflatoxin. They also found success with chlorophyllin, abundant in green, leafy vegetables. Consumption of chlorophyllin at each meal resulted in a 55 percent reduction of aflatoxin in urine.

It’s believed that chlorophyllin reduces aflatoxin levels by blocking the absorption of the toxin in the gastrointestinal tract.

Source: EMagazine. com

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The Fattening Secret of Fructose

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eading labels reveals that many foods and beverages— even so-called healthy ones— contain fructose, often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, as a sweetener. Health experts have long suspected that fructose is a factor in the nationwide obesity and diabetes epidemic, and new research from the Oregon Health & Science University supports the connection.

Researchers gave nine normal-weight study participants separate infusions of fructose and glucose (simple sugars) and then used magnetic resonance imaging to observe brain reactions.

Glucose activated areas of the brain associated with regulating food intake and satiety—its “reward circuitry”—while fructose inhibited brain response in those areas.

The study concludes that this important difference may explain why fructose consumption, which deactivates the brain’s normal satiation response, appears to increase obesity and diabetes.

Children’s talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives. ~Maya Angelou

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Meditation Eases Anxiety in Kids Mindfulness meditation is good for kids, too, especially those with high levels of anxiety. Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed 155 boys from two independent United Kingdom schools, before and after a four-week crash course in mindfulness.

After the trial period, the 14and 15-year-olds were found to have increased well-being, defined as the combination of feeling good (including positive emotions such as happiness, contentment, interest and affection) and functioning well. Best of all, the youth enjoyed the exercises and said they intended to continue meditation, a good sign that many children would be receptive to this type of therapy.

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actionalert Opinion Editorial

Dietary Supplement Industry at Risk

by Jonathan Emord, Esquire

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to remove 20 to 30 percent of existing food supplement companies from the market, force a rise in prices and eliminate the availability of most, if not all, herbal supplements.

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he most basic of human rights is that of self-government over our own bodies, especially regarding individual choice over what nutrients to ingest and treatments to receive to sustain optimal health.

Today, federal and state regulatory agencies constrict those rights by limiting our choices. Those restrictions on freedom are destined to continue.

Recent examples include state dietitian licensing bills, global censorship of health information, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA; S. 510/HR 2751). Dietitian licensing bills designate those licensed by the American Dietetic Association as nutritionists and the sole dispensers of nutritional advice and recommendations. Global censorship of nutrient-related disease treatment information by all Western governments that regulate drugs works to preserve a monopoly on therapeutic claims for drug companies. The Food Safety Modernization Act requires that all companies that make food and dietary supplements be

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registered with the federal government for the first time, deprives those companies of access to the courts in favor of administrative tribunals, and forces those companies to pay for mandatory federal investigations.

With passage of FSMA, which made every food and dietary supplement company operating in the United States subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensing, the regulators’ decades-old dream of ridding the market of supplements and leaving the field to FDA-approved drugs is closer to realization than ever before. The FSMA comes atop aggressive FDA implementation of new and costly current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations, positioning the agency to regulate every aspect of supplement production.

Will the public awaken to the threat and compel the FDA to back down, or will the agency succeed in eliminating safe supplement products, to the detriment of the consuming public?

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Call for Action Public outcry has helped stem FDA moves to eliminate dietary supplements from the market on dozens of occasions in the past, but has failed to reach a fever pitch in response to the latest round of regulatory efforts. Perhaps that is because the most recent efforts have arisen under a more palatable public interest justification: The argument that consumers must be protected from potentially unsafe products by permitting the FDA to run companies it thinks may threaten public health out of existence.

The FDA’s current approach, using allegations of adulteration, contamination and misbranding—combined with cessation of distribution and recall of unapproved supplements—appears to be far more acceptable to the public than the argument that supplements in general should be removed from the market. It seems that the lesson FDA regulators have slowly learned is that people generally appear to be willing to permit regulatory abuses in the name of public safety.

Moreover, under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), as interpreted by the federal courts, any promotion that associates a dietary supplement with a disease treatment claim is prohibited.

That is so even if the claim is demonstrably true. Censoring information concerning the potential benefit of dietary ingredients shrouds the market in ignorance, depriving consumers of helpful, life-extending or life-saving information.

Just one example is the FDA’s censorship of the association established in peer-reviewed scientific literature (some 6,000 articles) between Vitamin D and a reduction in the risk of certain kinds of cancer. All Americans could experience a reduction in cancer risk were that association made known at the point of sale, but FDA’s prior restraint (its ban on all claims associating a nutrient with a disease, even provably true claims) keeps consumers in the dark.

Unfettered by a groundswell of public opposition, the FDA is proceeding at an accelerated pace in inspecting facilities, issuing citations and ultimately driving supplement manufactur-

ers out of business. Companies incapable of affording the associated costs have no choice but to dissolve. To reverse this course, consumers must contact their elected representatives in congress and demand an immediate repeal of both FSMA and GMP regulations. Then, vote wisely in the 2012 elections to defeat candidates that voted in favor of limiting our freedoms in these areas.

Worldwide Trend Many governments around the world currently prohibit essential health claims backed by credible scientific evidence.

For example, claims that glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may eliminate symptoms of osteoarthritis are forbidden in Europe, as well as in Australia, Canada and the United States.

Groups have formed to protest such censorship and restrictions on access to dietary supplement ingredients. For a global view, consult information provided by the Alliance for Natural Health, which is active in Europe and America.

In the United States, take action via the Alliance for Natural Health USA, Citizens for Health, Freedom of Health Foundation, The Health Keepers Alliance and National Health Freedom Action.

The way back to liberty lies not only in allowing the marketing of all dietary ingredients that are being used without serious adverse effects, but also in stripping countries of the power to censor nutrientrelated disease treatment information.

When well-informed consumers make dietary ingredient choices that minimize disease risk and maximize longevity, their improved health reduces their dependence on costly drug therapies which too often carry unwanted side effects.

Imagine a world in which fruits and vegetables, as well as dietary supplements, could lawfully be accompanied by labels summarizing the dietary ingredients present, their effects and their potential for protecting against or fighting disease. In such a world, consumers would be truly active, engaged participants in their own health care.

Jonathan W. Emord is a constitutional and administrative lawyer in Washington, D.C. The author of The Rise of Tyranny and Global Censorship of Health Information, he has defeated the FDA in federal court eight times. Visit Emord.org. natural awakenings

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Brain Balance Center Connecting Kids With Success

by Michele Senac

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rain Balance Center in Simpsonville provides a clinically proven program to help children overcome unique challenges. This learning center is specifically for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, dyslexia and sensory

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issues. The executive director, Victoria Naumann, DC, was led to work with children with developmental disorders in an interesting way. Her education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. As a practicing chiropractor of 22 years and having a long-time interest in neurology, Naumann decided to take some post graduate courses. During the 150 hours of postgraduate modules taught by Dr. Robert Melillo, she studied childhood developmental disorders, and her life path was changed. In 2009 she let go of her chiropractic practice and opened Brain Balance Center. She now works with children at the Center and gives talks on brain function in children with developmental disorders. Naumann also teaches classes that are approved for continuing education in the South Carolina Department of Social Service (DSS) system for child care training.

Dr. Naumann explains Brain Balance Center’s unique approach. “Research shows that children with neurobehavioral disorders have a functional imbalance between the right and left sides of their brains which makes it difficult for the two halves to communicate and share information,” says Naumann. “Our program takes advantage of the brain’s neuroplasticity by developing the immature areas of the brain using sensory, motor and academic exercises specific to the weaker hemisphere. This helps the two hemispheres integrate information better.”

Brain Balance serves children ages 4-17 with comprehensive, individualized programs. Introductory talks for parents are held every ten days, which gives parents the

The good thing about our program is that we don’t see much regression after the program ends.

We see a lot more development. Once the good skills are installed, the child uses them more and more and the improvement continues beyond our program. opportunity to learn about the program. Individual meetings are also offered with the parents and staff members. New students and their families are given thorough sensory and motor skills assessments, along with an academic assessment. After completion of the assessments, a meeting is held with the parents to discuss the program specifically designed for the child. It is usually recommended that children come to the Center three times per week for three months for an intensive one hour session and then sent home with exercises that take about 25 minutes per day. Ongoing assessment occurs throughout the program. At the end of three months, the child is reassessed and an at-home program is designed.

“Many children with neurobehavioral disorders have nutritional challenges like picky eating,” Dr. Naumann explains.

Dietary changes and guidance for the child and their family are also provided. “The good thing about our program is that we don’t see much regression after the program ends. We see a lot more development. Once the good skills are installed, the child uses them more and more and the improvement continues beyond our program. We help the child do things

that should have come naturally and we work to get them to their age level in their sensory, motor and academic skills.

With our program, many children get a global improvement with the two hemispheres communicating better,” says Naumann.

For parents who have children with developmental issues, Dr. Naumann reminds them that they are not alone.

ADHD, autism and learning disabilities have risen greatly in the last decade. She shares that the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) studies reveal that one in ten children now has ADHD, and one in 110 children now has autism. Dr. Naumann believes it is at least twice as difficult to parent a child who has a neurobehavioral problem. She recommends that parents read Disconnected Kids by Dr. Robert Melillo. Because major brain stimulation and growth comes from using the body, she suggests that parents get their children outside more, involving them in physical activities and away from the television and computer. A healthy diet and minimizing intake of processed and fast food is also recommended. “We offer an encouraging environment where your child can develop while giving you continual feedback, expert consultation and assistance,” says Dr. Naumann. With an experienced staff and the latest in brain research for the development of children at hand, Brain Balance offers up-to-date programs for a variety of developmental issues.

For more information, call 864-329-9933, or visit Facebook.com/BrainBalanceOfGreenville. See ad, page 20.

Michele Senac is a freelance writer in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is certified in Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. For more information, call 864-631-9335 or visit FineRedesigns.com. See ad, page 26.

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Kids Teach Us

JOY

by Carolyn Rubenstein

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hildren daily teach us many lessons about the joys of life.

If you’re not good at something, do it again. Kids often do many things badly at first. They fall off their bikes. They stumble in races. They try to hop on one foot, but can’t. They sing off key. It goes on and on. Yet, they usually don’t cry about their initial failures. If anything, they laugh them off. They enjoy the process of failing. And because they keep trying, they get better and eventually even good at many things.

If you feel like crying, do it. As adults, we tend to hide our tears and try not to cry at all. This causes sadness and tension to linger longer. When kids are sad or frustrated, they scream and cry and bang their little fists and stomp their feet on the floor. Then, once they’ve had a good, cathartic moment, they recover with a smile and are ready to face the world again.

Make up your own dance moves. Have you ever put on a Kidz Bop CD and watched a roomful of 4-year-olds react?

It’s an amazing experience. The kids jump and hop and shimmy without a care in the world as to what they look like. They don’t worry about perfecting the latest dance moves; they just move their bodies in ways that feel good to them—and they enjoy every minute of it.

Hug your friends. Kids love to hug.

They offer kisses easily. They snuggle and generally express themselves easily through touch. As adults, we can learn a lot from their openness.

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Wonder why, about everything. As adults, we tend to take the world around us for granted. We are so used to things being a certain way that we no longer question them. Children, though, are more curious. They want to know: Why do flowers grow in one place and not in another? What’s at the center of the Earth? Why do leaves change colors? The world delights and awes them on a daily basis. It can do the same for us, too, as long as we allow ourselves to remain curious about the wonders all around us.

Carolyn Rubenstein is the author of Perseverance, a clinical psychology Ph.D. student at Harvard University, and the founding president of a nonprofit that funds scholarships for young adult cancer survivors (cccScholarships.org).

What Children Teach Us About Hope There is something about the way a young child sees the world that can make us believe in anything at all. Children seem to believe in miracles even before they happen. They believe that if they wish for something hard enough it will come true. Children have hope that when they blow on a dandelion or see the first star at night, their wishes will come true. Children know in their hearts that if they find a four-leaf clover they will have good luck. They put faith in the results of blowing out all the candles, with one breath. Don’t stop believing just because there are more candles to blow out.

Source: WavesOfGratitude.blogspot.com

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DRUG-FREE

KIDS Natural Alternatives to Common Medications

by Lisa Marshall

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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible.

“We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California, pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.”

Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread.

Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophen-dosing errors.

According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period.

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cents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent.

Market research firm IMS Health reports that spending on non-prescription pain medication for children spiked from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids.

“I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.”

Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can

lead to serious health problems when left unchecked.

But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection.

“Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids. Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs. Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine.

In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.”

While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-the-counter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.”

Here are some alternatives to try. Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.

Bug Bites For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral. Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice.

Fever “It’s important to know that most fevers don’t need to be treated unless they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears. “Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep

the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths, cold cloths on the forehead, and calling the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees. Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.

Cough and Congestion Apply an herbal vapor rub of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on.

The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot.

Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret

Diarrhea and Constipation “Probiotics are the most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the journal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibiotic-induced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colonyforming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea. For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.

Earache Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear.

Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.

Growing Pains While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients.

Heartburn Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint. natural awakenings

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Seasonal Allergies One of the most commonly recommended natural treatments for addressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them. Alternately, substitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels, while dairy products can boost mucous production.

Sore Throat Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recommends using the infection-fighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form.

McClafferty says to try a spoonful of honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.

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Oil of clove contains a compound SP called eugenol that serves as a natuDIS F ral pain killer and antibacterial agent. FORCL Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey and rubbing it on the gums (not recommended for children under 12 months).

Or, saturate a clean cloth with calming chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it.

When children suffer from common ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

NATURAL APPROACHES TO ADHD

by Lisa Marshall

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rugs for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are among the hottest-selling medications today, garnering 13 percent of children’s prescription dollars, with sales soaring so quickly that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently had to declare a national shortage.

That worries naturopathic doctors Matthew Baral and David Deichert.

“People have gotten in the bad habit of going to medication first, without trying natural therapies,” states Baral, a pediatrics professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Tempe, Arizona.

In some cases, prescription medication is warranted, says Deichert, an ADHD specialist with Bastyr University, in Kenmore, Washington. But in most cases, he sees it as a stopgap measure as the longer-term benefits of diet and lifestyle changes slowly kick in.

The two naturopaths offer these natural wellness approaches.

Minimize Food Additives After decades of parents’ suspicions that additives like food coloring and artificial flavors may fuel behavioral changes in kids, several recent studies have bolstered such claims. A 2007 study of nearly 300 kids ages 3 to 8, published in The Lancet, found that those given drinks containing artificial dye showed significantly higher hyperactivity within a few hours. The British government now requires labels warning that children’s products containing dye may impair attention.

Consider an Elimination Diet A first-of-its-kind 2011 study, also in The Lancet, showed that when 50 kids with ADHD were put on restrictive hypoallergenic diets free of allergens like gluten and dairy for five weeks, their symptoms improved far more than those in the control group. When the eliminated foods were reintroduced, symptoms returned in 63 percent of the children. Deichert says that ADHD pa-

tients with digestive problems, recurring ear infections or skin problems—all symptoms of possible food sensitivities—are particularly good candidates for elimination diets.

Curb Screen Time and Get Moving “Very large studies have associated TV and video game use with a worsening of ADHD symptoms,” notes Deichert.

He recommends that for each half-hour of screen time a child gets outside of schoolwork, they get a half-hour of exercise.

Buy Organic A 2010 study of 1,100 children, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the more pesticide residue children had in their urine, the more likely they were to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Check the Iron Studies in the Archive of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine and elsewhere have shown that children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to have lower iron levels, and when those that are deficient take iron supplements, their symptoms either subside without medication or they react better to lower doses of medications. As a precautionary measure, Deichert suggests that kids be checked for their ferritin levels before beginning iron supplementation.

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder for kids in the United States, with at least 4.5 million diagnoses among children under age 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A Michigan State University (MSU) study now reports that 20 percent are potentially misdiagnosed simply because they are the youngest—and most immature— in their class.

Among kindergarteners, the youngest were 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than the oldest children in the same grade. Similarly, when that group of classmates reached the fifth and eighth grades, the youngest were twice as likely to be prescribed stimulants. MSU Economist and researcher Todd Elder puts the cost of the unnecessary medication at $320-500 million a year.

Consider Safer Supplements Clinical research is still inconclusive, but in their practices, Deichert and Baral have both seen ADHD patients benefit from zinc, ginkgo biloba, acetyl-carnitine and omega-3 supplements.

A final note: While it helps that research has been stepped up to address the epidemic of attentionrelated disorders, that doesn’t mean that all valid solutions need to carry a company trademark. natural awakenings

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HEADACHE

REMEDIES NATURAL WAYS TO SPELL RELIEF

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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eadaches can happen at any time. They can interfere with work, school, family time or the simple enjoyment of a sunny day, but anyone tired of this vexing health problem is far from alone. According to the Headache Institute that is affiliated with St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, more people complain about headaches than any other medical ailment.

Headaches present themselves in a variety of ways. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, for example, describes vascular migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. The institute cautions that headaches can serve as warning signals of problems that require professional attention.

However, when serious conditions have been ruled out, conscientious preventive treatment can be more helpful than the all-toocommon habit of taking multiple doses of aspirin or other tablets.

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lege of Homeopathy, further reports that there is good clinical evidence that, for most headaches, taking a single tablet of headache medicine such as aspirin or Tylenol can be just as effective as two or more pills.

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ter medications may be followed by rebound headaches in a never-ending cycle.

So, where can we get swift relief that also can improve our health in the long run?

Complementary Treatments: University Health Services at the University of California, in Berkeley, recommends acupuncture and manipulative treatments by a qualified chiropractor, osteopath or massage therapist as an alternative. These treatments help to release stress, balance the body’s energy and regulate disturbances in the nervous system, which can all be contributing factors to headaches.

Regular Exercise: The National Headache Foundation recommends regular exercise, such as swimming or vigorous walking, preceded by a good warm-up and followed with ample hydration to stave off head pain. A routine of 20 to 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, three or more times a week, helps to both relieve stress and balance internal physiology.

Good Posture: Pay attention to any tendency to bend over a computer or desk for long periods. Baxter Bell, a medical doctor from Northern California, recommends using yoga to help correct alignment that has gotten out of whack due to inattention to proper posture.

He says that regular yoga practice often reduces both the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Proper Diet: It’s wise to avoid food additives and to eat meals consisting of whole foods. Eating high-fiber foods and drinking a glass of water every two hours lessens the chance of headache caused by a buildup of toxins in the system. It’s also generally accepted that eating smaller portions throughout the day instead of large meals helps to keep blood sugar steady.

Food allergies are a known culprit behind chronic headaches. In one study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, more than 90 percent of patients reported relief from migraine symptoms after eliminating allergenic substances from their diet. The most common offenders are foods with additives or nitrates, red wine, packaged

lunch meats, MSG, hard cheeses, chocolate, citrus fruit, tomatoes, eggplant, fried foods and foods that are aged, fermented, or marinated with vinegar.

Natural Supplements: Leading natural health specialists James Balch, a physician, and Mark Stengler, a doctor of naturopathy, agree in recommending two supplements to counter headaches. n Magnesium to lessen migraines and prevent tension headaches, at the rate of 200 milligrams (mg) three times a day. One study of 81 people mentioned in Stengler and Balch’s book, Prescription for Natural Cures, showed that magnesium alone can reduce the frequency of migraines by as much as 41 percent. n Riboflavin to prevent migraines, consuming 400 mg every day for at least three months. A second study in their book reported that at this amount, the number of migraine attacks among the 49 participants decreased by 67 percent, with severity reduced by 68 percent.

Applied Homeopathy: Homeopathy can be helpful in treating headaches, especially if individual symptoms are clear (for example, if headaches always occur on the right side at 3 p.m.). Two studies have independently demonstrated homeopathy’s beneficial effects in headache relief, published in the British Homeopathic Journal and Journal of Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis; these provide the basis for Homeopathic Educational Services’ guidance at Homeopathic.com. Individuals may pick the relevant remedy that best matches their symptoms and take a 30C potency (available in most health food stores) dosage four times a day for up to a week.

Stop taking the remedy upon improvement, but begin again if symptoms return and consult with a physician.

Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices homeopathy in Manhattan. She also serves as chair of the American Medical College of Homeopathy’s department of humanism, in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com. natural awakenings

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Local Produce & Farm Tour Resources

Treat your locavore palate to garden-fresh produce at any of these local markets, join a CSA*, or visit area farms to see who grows your food and where it comes from.

*Community Supported Agriculture GREENBRIER FARMS 772 Hester Store Rd. 864-855-9782•Easley www.GreenbrierFarms.com (visit us at the Greenville Downtown Market-May thru October)

PARSON PRODUCE Bush River Farm 404-452-4321•Clinton www.ParsonProduce.com

FARMS AND FARM TOURS 3AAA FARMS 2581 Hwy. 92 864-684-0467•Gray Court APComptonJR@charter.net (Call for availability. Season runs end of May thru end of Dec, or Fountain Inn Farmers’ Market on Sat.)

BAREFOOT FARMS 293 Murphy Rd. 864-380-2002•Belton www.BarefootOrganic.com (Pre-order chickens-May/Jun. Oct/Nov. Eggs available, $1 a lb. Okra-July-Frost)

BELUE FARMS 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446•Boiling Springs www.BelueFarms.com (Open M-S 8am-6pm)

BILLY’S GOAT HILL

CAROLINA GRASSFED BEEF & FREE-RANGE EGGS 3456 Hwy. 187 S. 864-226-5937•Anderson www.CarolinaGrassfedBeef.com

EVERGREEN FARMS OF TRAVELERS REST 63 Tammy Trl. 864-303-3001•Travelers Rest www.EvergreenFarmsOfTR.com (TR Farmers’ Sat. Market-May-Oct.)

GARDEN DELIGHTS 104 S. Staunton Ct. 864-325-3355•Moore www.GardenDelights-SC.com

HAPPY COW CREAMERY 330 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzer www.HappyCowCreamery.com (M-F - 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm)

HURRICANE CREEK FARMS 220 Moores Mill Rd. 864-933-1343•Pelzer www.HurricaneCreekfarms.com (Thurs.1-6pm, Fri & Sat. 9-6pm)

LIVE OAK FARMS 230 Sam Davis Rd. 864-991-9839•Woodruff www.LiveOakfarmsLLC.com (Mon. Wed & Fri. 10-6pm Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 10-4pm)

M & M DAIRY (raw milk) 460 Dairy Farm Rd. 864-710-1663•Westminster www.MandMDairy.com (Call for directions)

130 Timber Trl. 864-710-3703•Westminster www.BillysBoerMeatGoatFarm.com (Available year-round)

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MILKY WAY FARM (raw milk) 220 Hidden Hills Rd. 864-352-2014•Starr www.SCMilkyWayFarm.com (place order, delivery only)

PUTNEY FARM HERBS & EGGS 864-901-2692 PutneyFarm@aol.com www.Putneyfarm.LocallyGrown.net (wholesale and retail, place order, delivery only)

RED FERN FARM 2031 Harris Grove Ch. Rd. 864-876-2392•Gray Court www.RedFernFarms.com (Visit us at the Carolina First Mkt on Sat. May-Oct)

SPLIT CREEK FARM 3806 Centerville Rd. 864-287-3921•Anderson www.SplitCreek.com (Mon-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 2-5pm)

THE HAPPY BERRY 510 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile 864-350-9345 or 864-868-2946 www.TheHappyBerry.com (Pick your own June 1-Oct. 1 M-F- 8am-dark, Sat. 8am-6pm Sun. noon-dark)

FARMERS’ MARKETS CITY OF CLEMSON FARMERS’ MARKET 578 Issaqueena Trl. (Corner of issaqueena Trl. & Chapman Hill Rd.) 864-653-2050•Clemson www.ClemsonFarmerMarket.org (Fri-3:30-6:30pm, June 3 – Nov 18)

CLEMSON ORGANIC FARM (Located on CLL Campus at Calhoun Field Laboratory follow signage) 864-656-6644•Clemson www.Clemson.edu/sustainableag (Wed. 3:30-6:30pm, late May to early fall)

EASLEY FARMERS’ MARKET 205 N. First St. 864-855-7900•Easley www.EasleyFarmersMarket.com (Sat. 8am-noon-Apr. 9-Oct. 1)

FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS’ MARKET 105 Depot St. 864-275-8801•Fountain Inn www.FountainInn.org (Sat. 8am-noon – May 14-Sept 24)

HUBCITY FARMERS’ MARKET 298 Magnolia St. (Saturdays 8am-noon-May 14-Nov.12) Morgan Square (Wednesdays 12-2pm–Jun.1-Sept.28) 864-585-0905•Spartanburg www.HubCityFM.org

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE FRESH MARKET (The Marketplace @ Rolling Green Village) 1 Hoke Smith Blvd.

864-987-4612•Greenville RuthWood@RollingGreenVillage.com (Tuesdays 5-7pm, April 26-June 7)

TRAVELERS REST COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET (Behind Sunrift, corner of Geer Hwy. and Center St.)•TR www.TRFarmersMarket.org (Sat. 9am-noon, May 7-September)

UPSTATESC.LOCALLYGROWN.NET 864-901-2692•Web-based/Serving the Upstate PutneyFarm@aol.com www.Clemson.LocallyGrown.net www.Greenwood.LocallyGrown.net

WHOLE FOODS LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. (Whole Foods Market parking lot) 864-335-2300•Greenville www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville (Tuesdays 10am-2pm, May 3 thru October 25)

ROADSIDE MARKET BOUNTIFUL HARVEST MARKET 1818 Fairview Rd. 864-862-7440 • Fountain Inn (5 mi. south of Target in Simp’ville) (Fresh produce, plants and more. Open Tue-Fri 9-7 and Sat 8-3)

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HOBBY FARMING

Growing a Good Life from America’s Roots

by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

Small-scale farming—whether it’s called hobby farming, market gardening, part-time truck farming or homesteading —satisfies many Americans’ yearning to work the land for pleasure, as well as profit. These days, you’re just as likely to find a hobby farm in the city or suburbs as on a country lane.

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nyone serious about growing a large percentage of their own food, raising animals, tending colonies of bees, nurturing an orchard, generating their own renewable energy onsite or managing a timber stand or pond might be considered a hobby farmer. It’s about living close to the land, caring for it and letting it inspire daily life. It also can contribute to the family’s livelihood through sales of products such as honey, fresh produce, eggs or surplus energy.

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seasonal patterns, provides many of our family’s needs in a sustainable way and offers a marvelous foundation for our homeschooling adventures,” enthuses Heidi Hankley, who lives with her husband and two kids in a straw-clay insulated home with a wood-fired masonry heater. Her husband commutes to his environmental engineering job in Madison, Wisconsin, and helps out after hours.

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Their seven-acre farm includes a small flock of hens for eggs, three beehives, an organic garden that sends Hankley to the farmers’ market once a week in season, and three acres of tallgrass prairie. “We knew we wouldn’t need to cultivate all of our open land to meet our needs, so instead of leasing it out for more cropping and haying, we decided to restore it to prairie,” she explains. Their set-aside lands earn a per-acre payment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program.

“When the farm is a lifestyle, not a way to earn a living, that’s hobby farming,” write Michael and Audrey Levatino in The Joy of Hobby Farming. They operate the 25-acre Ted’s Last Stand Farm and Gardens, outside Gordonsville, Virginia. “It doesn’t mean one isn’t serious about farming,” says Michael.

“We have a thriving, diverse farm business ourselves, but we pay most of our personal expenses via outside employment.”

On a residential lot in Santa Monica, California, Lewis Perkins nurtures an abundant orchard of avocados, oranges, guavas and pomegranates as a member of the Home Growers Circle for Forage restaurant, in Los Angeles. Each year, he sells more than 600 pounds of fresh citrus and herbs to Forage. He also harvests his own ginger, pecans, macadamia nuts and bay leaves. When not in the orchard, he works as a certified financial planner.

“My garden is so satisfying,” says Perkins, who raises more than 30 fruits on his urban farm.

“Sometimes I’ll spend an entire day working in my field,

“A farm has its own spirituality that gives immense meaning and pleasure. It can’t be measured in acres or the quantity of animals and crops. A farm is a spiritual thing that feeds your soul, as its spirituality pours out of every building and bale of hay.” ~ Thomas Moore

which comprises a 50-by-150foot city lot.”

With enough pasture, livestock can be raised on small land holdings. Backyards work well for hens, while larger lots or a few acres may support goats, sheep, llamas, horses or a cow, depending on local ordinances.

“You can raise goats on a very small acreage, but then need to supplement the pasture with hay and grain,” says Diana Kalscheur Murphy, owner of Dreamfarm, a community supported agriculture (CSA) enterprise in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “We have 24 milking goats grazing on about three acres of pasture.” She moves the goats to different pastures in alternating years. Murphy’s goat’s milk cheeses have earned

The popularity of hobby farming is growing as more people reclaim control over the quality of their food and rediscover the joys of living close to the land. awards, paid the bills and led to making many new friends.

Hobby farming, despite its name, demands hard work and often a commitment to re-skilling oneself. It may be necessary to learn the finer points of growing vegetables, pruning an orchard,

canning pickles and birthing livestock.

“To avoid trouble with the IRS, the most important thing is to show that you are working towards making a profit over several years,” advises Michael Levatino. Besides registering their business with state and federal agencies, hobby farmers must pay applicable sales taxes, keep a separate business bank account, and maintain records of business expenses and revenues.

For hobby farmers, especially those with animals, there is no time off. In cold climates, winter is a time of processing, planning next year’s gardens or making repairs, while a farm in warmer regions can produce crops or other products year-round.

“If everyone’s a part-time farmer, we can collectively go a long way toward living in a more healthy, just and sustainable world,” Levatino observes.

“Many people primarily go into hobby farming so that they can make the jump from being a responsible consumer to a responsible producer.”

Children need models rather than critics. ~Joseph Joubert

John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, coauthors of Rural Renaissance, ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the award-winning Inn Serendipity farmstay B&B with their son in Browntown, WI. Connect at InnSerendipity. com.

Helpful Resources Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency, dsireusa.org Lifestyle Block, LifestyleBlock.co.nz National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, attra.ncat.org Renewing the Countryside, RenewingTheCountryside.org Rural Renaissance Network, RuralRenaissance.org natural awakenings

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A FARMSTEAD SUMMER SUPPER Who doesn’t savor the flavor of fresh, seasonal and local cuisine? Have fun with these recipes from the new Farmstead Chef cookbook for a delicious summertime supper.

Warm Zucchini Dip Appetizer Zucchini is the ultimate mystery ingredient; different people claim to taste different flavors—from noodles to soy sauce—but it’s really the zucchini.

Yields 8 appetizer servings 2 cups fresh zucchini, shredded (or any summer squash) 1 tsp salt ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup hard granular cheese, grated (Parmesan) ¼ cup bell peppers, finely chopped 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp canola oil Pita chips for dipping

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In a bowl, toss the zucchini and salt.

Let stand 1 hour. Drain and press out excess liquid. Mix in mayonnaise, yogurt, cheese, peppers, green onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined. Pour mixture into a lightly oiled 8-inch baking pan and bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot with chips for dipping.

Garden Fresh Salad With a little balsamic honey dressing, this salad is like eating sunshine. Enjoy the fruits of the land.

Yields 4 servings ½ cup sweet pea tendrils (young, green tops of sugar snap sweet peas) ½ cup sugar snap sweet peas, strings removed 1 cup tender mesclun salad mix

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(comprising small, young leafy lettuces, chervil, arugula or endive) ¼ cup young Swiss chard leaves ¼ cup young dandelion greens ¼ cup nasturtium flowers (edible) ¼ cup bee balm flowers (edible) ¼ cup croutons Wash the delicate salad greens and give the edible flowers a quick shake, checking for insects. Pat dry the mesclun greens. Arrange the delightful colors and textures on the plate, topping with a few croutons and a drizzle of salad dressing.

Balsamic Honey Dressing With just the right amount of kick, this dressing can be stored in a canning jar in the refrigerator for a week or so.

Give the jar a shake before serving.

Yields 1 cup ½ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup onion, chopped (1 small onion) 1 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Purée the vinegar, onion, soy sauce, honey, sugar, garlic and red pepper flakes in a blender on high. Gradually add the olive oil. Continue puréeing

until thick, about 2 minutes.

Tip: Prepare the dressings at least a few hours before serving to let the flavors marinate. Shake well before using and store in the refrigerator.

The fresh flavor and absence of preservatives make it best to whip up only the amount that’s needed.

Maple Syrup-Marinated Wild Salmon Preparing fish is often as much about the marinade as the quality of the catch. Look for certification by the Marine Stewardship Council (msc.org) and use the regional sustainable seafood pocket guides from the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MontereyBayAquarium.org; search Seafood Watch) and Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org/seafood).

Yields 4 servings 2 lbs boneless wild Alaskan salmon fillet 2 Tbsp maple syrup ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice ½ cup bourbon ½ cup soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp green onions, finely chopped ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ½ fresh lemon, thinly sliced (optional) ½ medium yellow onion, ¼-inch sliced (optional)

pour about 1 cup marinade over it. Add sliced lemon and onions on top. Broil fish at medium heat (450 degrees) for about 15 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overcooking. Baste occasionally with remaining marinade.

For outdoor grilling, heat the grill to medium before grilling individual salmon fillets, skin-side down. Depending on their thickness, cook the fillets 15 to 20 minutes, checking frequently to avoid overcooking.

When the bottom sides are done, turn fillets over and grill the topsides for five additional minutes.

Oven-Roasted Potatoes This healthier alternative to hash browns, made with olive oil, makes a nice side for breakfast or a comfort starch for dinner (just not on the same day).

Yields 8 servings ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup butter (½ stick), melted 2 tsp beef bouillon paste (not stock) 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp marjoram 3 Tbsp dried onion flakes ¼ tsp celery seed 1 /8 tsp celery salt

2 lbs potatoes, peeled & quartered (about 8 cups) In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, mix oil, melted butter, bouillon and herbs. Add potatoes and coat with mixture. Bake for about 30 minutes at 450 degrees, until tender and golden brown. Turn potatoes occasionally while baking.

Cheese Roasted Asparagus Eat all the asparagus you can this summer, and hope there’s some left to save and freeze for continued mealtime oomph during the winter months.

Yields 4 servings 1 tsp canola oil 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped 2 Tbsp celery, chopped 2 Tbsp hard granular cheese, grated (Parmesan) ¼ cup breadcrumbs ¼ cup butter (½ stick), melted ¼ tsp salt Place asparagus in a lightly oiled, 9-by-13-inch pan, in one heavy layer.

Mix remaining ingredients and spoon over asparagus. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender. Serve on a white platter to bring out its vibrant green color.

Source: Farmstead Chef cookbook, co-authored by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko (FarmsteadChef.com).

Combine maple syrup, orange juice, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger root, brown sugar and oil in a bowl. Sprinkle salt and mash and blend the mixture with a fork to release flavors.

Place salmon fillets skin-side up in a glass cake pan. Pour marinade mixture over salmon fillets and let sit covered in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

To broil in the oven, pour ½ cup marinade on a foil-lined jellyroll pan. Place the fish skin-side down on the foil and natural awakenings

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“Health Starts Here”

by Michele Senac

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ith so much information available about healthy eating, it’s easy to feel confused about all the choices offered. In 2010, Whole Foods Market introduced a new program, “Health Starts Here,” in their 300+ stores in the US and UK, which includes their Greenville and Charleston, SC locations.

This user-friendly program is for anyone just getting started on a healthy eating path or for those who have been on the road to wellness for years.

Whole Foods Market was established in 1980 and has become the world’s leader in natural and organic foods.

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Their “whole foods, whole people, whole planet” mission is dedicated to seek out the finest natural and organic foods, maintain strict quality standards and a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture. Colleen Rogers, Health Specialist at the Greenville Whole Foods Market, is an on-site professional ready to answer nutritional questions and provide support to customers in understanding and implementing the “Health Starts Here” program. There is no charge for this service.

Rogers has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and has been an employee since 2009. “I see myself as a key to unlocking healthy eating. We offer all the guidance and products to help our customers form healthy eating habits,” says Rogers.

“Health Starts Here” is based on Whole Foods Market Four Pillars of Healthy Eating: 1. Whole Foods - eating whole, unprocessed foods in their purest state. 2. Plant Strong™ -a diet that emphasizes eating a colorful variety of plants, legumes, beans, and grains. 3. Healthy Fats – eating fats from whole plant sources such as nuts, seeds and avocados. 4. Nutrient Dense – eating foods that are rich in micronutrients. Rogers recommends eating a “rainbow diet” which she explains is one that

contains a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. She shares that “Health Starts Here” encourages customers to try new and different foods while reconfiguring the plate so that the most nutrient dense foods are highlighted and are the main event for the meal.

An abundance of “Health Starts Here” information is available to the customer, including recipes, cooking tips, nutritional material, a calendar of classes and events along with personal consultation all at no cost.

Additionally, the “Health Starts Here” section on-line offers more details, including videos.

With so many foods and information available, Rogers suggests that customers take a free, guided “Healthy Eating on a Budget Tour” of the store.

The tour offers information about healthy foods to embrace. Rogers notes that many people think that eating healthy is too expensive. On the tour,

customers will learn about new and more nutritious, cost-effective foods so that they can make new and healthy choices.

“Health Starts Here” is a complete program for good nutrition that helps make healthy eating easy. Simple tips are given on how to incorporate it at home, while ongoing support is always available. Rogers says, “If you are unhappy with your eating lifestyle, you can change it by coming to the store, learning about “Heath Starts Here,” picking up our calendar, free materials and recipes and taking advantage of what we have to offer.”

For more information, visit WholeFoodsMarket.com and click on Health Starts Here.

Michele Senac is a freelance writer in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is certified in Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. For more information, call 864631-9335 or visit FineRedesigns.com.

See ad, page 26.

Your children will see what you’re all about by what you live rather than what you say. ~Wayne Dyer

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eventspotlight The classes change from year to year with a major focus on herbs, foods, and at-home medicine. For 2011, a sample list of the classes includes the following:

Annual Women’s Herbal Conference coming to Black Mountain

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ver the last seven years, The Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference has become one of the most popular events of its kind in the country. Hosting over 70 classes with more than 30 teachers, the conference is a weekend for women to learn, connect, and deepen into the Wise Woman Tradition through herbal education, nourishing foods, empowerment, and community. The Wise Woman Tradition embraces simple living, earth-based healing, and local plants.

The Aromatic Boudoir • Herbal Pestos • Immune System Herbs • Essential Fatty Acids • Tea Blending • Sacred Herbal Baths • Everyday First Aid • Immune System Herbs • Deep Wound Care • Herb Walks • Cherokee Herbal Medicine • Bridging Science and Folk Tradition • Pregnancy and Birth • Conscious Dying Very early on, the conference organizers realized that they needed to address the whole woman. This weekend is as much about self-love, embodiment, empowerment, mothering, and sexuality as it is about herbs. Other classes include the following: Creating Ceremony • ShadowWork • Moving through Emotions • Vital Essence and Blissful Power • Earth-based Psychology • Earth-based Psychology • The Healthy Masculine Within and Without • Sexual Medicine • Unconditional Self-Love • Developing Intuition • Authentic Voicework • The Power of the Drum • Living Takes Life: Our Predatory Nature Holds Gifts

IT’S TIME TO LOOK AND FEEL GREAT!

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864.850.9988

livingwellhealthcare.com 838 G Powdersville Rd. • Easley

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The 7th annual Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference will take place October 14-16 in beautiful Black Mountain, NC with special guest and author Brooke Medicine Eagle. According to the organizers, the weekend will draw 800-1000 women. Nurse CE (continuing education) credits are available for specific classes.

1/6 V: 2.25 x 4.75 2.25 x “The 3.25variety From one 2010 1/8: participant: of classes and teachers were so wonderful at times it was difficult to chose which classes to attend! Every class I attended had knowledgeable and talented teachers that gifted us with wonderful and inspiring wisdom. And the evening events - oh my - exciting and ’over-the-top!’”

The cost for the conference is $250 until August 19th and $285 thereafter with additional costs for meals, lodging, and intensives (which are also discounted until August 20th).

For more information, call 877-SEWOMEN or visit SEWiseWomen.com. See ad, page 37.

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SAVE TIME & ENERGY PHONE FIRST Please call in advance to ensure there’s still space at the events you plan to attend

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 Wii Bowling ─ 7-8pm. Bowling and popcorn. Bring friends and compete for the high score without having to lift that heavy ball. Greer (Jean M. Smith) Branch. 877-8722.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Greenville Thyroid Support Group ─ 7-8pm.

Greenville’s only support group for thyroid sufferers. Meet others, share your experiences, and discuss the latest treatment options. Free. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 416-1136 to reserve space; seating is limited.

Fine Arts Homeschoolers General Informational Meeting ─7-9:00pm. A quality fine arts program for homeschoolers. Classes begin September 1. Artios Academies, Grace Church, (North End meeting room) 2801 Pelham Road, Greenville. 420-5179.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Money Smart: Bank On It ─ 6-7pm. Learn how banks can work for you and how to build a relationship with a financial institution. Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms B-C. Space is limited. Call 527-9293 to register.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Heartsaver® CPR (Adult, infant and child) ─ 6-9pm. Class covers understanding and recognizing symptoms of an emergency resuscitation for adult heart attack, stroke and choking, as well as choking relief techniques and rescue breathing for infants and children. $40/person. St. Francis eastside, classroom 301, Greenville. Register online: stfrancishealth.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Yoga Day ─ 10am. Enjoy yoga sessions, a dialogue on yoga philosophy and relaxing in the forest. Free.

Panther Brook Spiritual Center, Turnerville, Georgia (near Tallulah Gorge). Reservations required.

706-754-7488.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 3 Day TaiChi and Qigong Workshop ─ August 5-7. 9am-5pm. Three day workshop with George Gantt to learn Qigong and TaiChi secrets for health and longevity. The 5 Element Theory will be taught plus how to open chakras as well as a morning routine that will give you more energy throughout the day. Wofford University, Anna Todd Center, 429 N. Church St, Spartanburg, $75 per person. Please call to pre-register; space is limited. 419-2596 or 430-3292.

Upstate Goes Ha-ha! (LAUGH!) Club ─ 4:00pm.

Laugh, breathe, reduce stress, and have fun. Led by certified laughter yoga instructor. Free. Greer Library, 505 Pennsylvania Ave. Greer. Limited space, RSVP: 907-3011.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Meditating for Stress-Free Living ─ 7-8:30pm.

Explore and experience the benefits of peace, and steps to creating a quiet mind. Free lecture and meditation. Meeting for Enlightenment Group, Spartanburg Westside. Library, 525 Oak Grove Rd. Spartanburg, 828-226-0660.

Back to School Event: “Toxins and the Brain” ─ 6-8pm. Informational meeting will give you the ins and outs of how you can help your child succeed in and outside the classroom without drugs. $20 per household. Creative Health, 11 S. Main St, Greenville. 233-4811.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Healthy in a Hurry Lunch Tour ─ 12-12:15pm. A brief Health Starts Here tour to find the healthy hot spots for your lunch break. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 12pm. Bring your carriers to learn how to use them or to teach others.

Or try out one of ours. Expectant couples and children are welcome to attend. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 631-1500.

Fine Arts Homeschoolers Conservatory Informational Meeting ─ 7-9:00pm. A quality fine arts program for homeschoolers. Classes begin September 1. Grace Church, (North End meeting room) 2801 Pelham Road, Greenville. 420-5179.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 The Sound of the Crystal Bowls ─ 7-9pm. Relax and enjoy the experience as Crystal Bowls energize, heal and empower you, from the inside out. Wear comfortable clothing. $35. Bella Haven, Spartanburg. 439-0565.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Learning Relaxation/Stress Management Skills using Biofeedback ─ 10am-1pm. Stress will be delineated and the benefits of eliciting the relaxation response highlighted. Biofeedback instruments facilitate learning. Free. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, Turnerville, Georgia (near Tallulah Gorge).

Reservations required. 706-754-7488.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Synchronicity Reiki Share ─ 2-5pm. An afternoon of Reiki and fellowship. Love Offering. 106 Roberts Hill Dr, Taylors. 240-6778.

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Doula Du Jour Seminar ─ 6:45-8pm. Let’s talk about preparing for baby. Light supper served. Free.

The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd. Greenville. Please RSVP: 297-1105.

Native Plant Society Meeting ─ 7pm. Endangered plants shared by North and South Carolina, Both states have a rich and varied flora, including plants that are found nowhere else in the world. Free. Wofford College, Spartanburg. 972-0274.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Healthy in a Hurry Lunch Tour ─ 12-12:15pm.

See August 10 listing for details.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Palliative Medicine: Improving Quality of Life ─ 10-11:30am. Lecture on the expanding field of palliative medicine. This relatively new service provides care to people with serious illnesses in the comfort of their own homes. Bring your questions and an appetite, snacks will be provided. St. Francis HomeCare office, medical office bldg. 131, Ste. 230, St. Francis eastside. Free. Pre-registration required. 244-1325.

Seasonal Gardening Series: Fall Vegetables ─ 6:30-8:00pm. Create a vegetable garden for the autumn months. Taylors (Burdette) Branch. 2685955.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Healthy Eating on a Budget Tour ─ 6-7pm.

An evening tour to learn about the Health Starts Here program and healthful ways to shop without emptying your wallet. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 A Taste of Stillness ─ 10am. Immerse yourself in silence and solitude during your meditation/prayer retreat. Experience the healing power of nature and spiritual transformation. Free. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, Turnerville, Georgia (near Tallulah Gorge). Reservations required. 706-754-7488.

Cloth Diaper 101 Class ─ 1-2pm. Find the right type of diapers for your family and laundry do’s and don’ts in this informative session. All are welcome. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 631-1500.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Greenville Infertility Support Group ─ 7-8pm.

Greenville’s only support group for women and couples dealing with infertility issues. You will meet others, share your experiences, and discuss the latest treatment options. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 201 W. Stone Ave, Greenville. 416-1136 to reserve space; seating is limited.

Natural Awakenings Meetup – 6:30-8:00pm. Michele Senac from Fine Redesigns & Becky McLaughlin from LearningRx will give brief talks. Networking opportunities plus chance to win a door prize! Meetup is free.

LearningRx, 1310 Garlington Rd, Ste. K, Greenville.

627-9192 for directions; 881-1268 to sign up.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Health Starts Here Happy Hour ─ 6-7pm. Incorporate the 4 pillars of healthy eating into nutritious drinks that will have you feeling great. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

The Art of Health Series – Stress ─ 7-8pm. Different ways to combat the effects of stress. Free. Daly Designs, 421 S. Main St, Greenville. 416-1136 to RSVP due to limited seating.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Ungirdled Truths ─ 6:30-8pm. The Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center’s award-winning play. The performance, which is bittersweet and funny, is a frank look at women’s issues. Hughes Main Library, meeting rooms A-C. To register, call 527-9293.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 30th Annual Spring Water Festival ─ August 26-27.

6-10pm Aug 26; 10am-8pm Aug 27. Arts and crafts, health fair, live music, free children’s activities, Spring Water 5K Run, one mile fun run, antique car show, ride and bike show, food exhibits, and more. Free admission and free parking. Mineral Spring Park, Williamston.

State Hwy 20 just off I-85 between Anderson and Greenville. 847-5743.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Removing Obstacles: A Master Class ─ 9:30-11:30am.

Energizing, heat-building practice to connect with your breath, confidence, and strength – all the tools necessary to move with grace through the dance of life. Open to all levels. $20. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Register at YOGA-licious.com.

5th Anniversary Open House ─ 1-5pm. Celebrate with us. Acupuncture, chiropractor, reflexology, massage therapy and detoxification practitioners available for demonstrations and meet and greet. Free. Bridge to Wellness, 607 NE Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466.

UPCOMING EVENTS The 7th Annual Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference ─ October 14-16, 2011 at beautiful Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC with special guest and author Brooke Medicine Eagle. A weekend for women to learn, connect, and deepen into the Wise Woman Tradition, earth-based healing, local wisdom, and deep nourishment. More than 35 teachers and 70 classes. sewisewomen.com. 877-SEWOMEN.

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Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am.

Therapeutic class, suitable for seniors and anyone with physical issues. $12, $85/series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Stress Relief Day ─ 11am-4pm. Bask in the light of cold lasers while reducing your stress and pain.

FDA approved. $15/1/2 hr. sessions. Acorn Integrative Health, Hwy 101, Greer. 848-5291.

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

Jazzercise Class ─ 5:45, 8:15 and 9:20am. 4:30, 5:40 and 6:45pm. Dance-based group fitness class with strength training and stretching. $12 per class or membership packages available. Jazzercise of Taylors, 4893-G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors.

968-0309.

Southern 26 Hot Yoga ─ 6:15-7:30am and 5-6:15pm. Classic series of 26 poses held and repeated, accessible to all levels; great for beginners.

Packages available. Southern Om. Next to Whole Foods Market. 329-1114.

Imagine Life with Less Stress ─ 3-6pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Bask in the light of cold lasers while reducing your stress and pain. FDA approved. $15 for 30 minutes. Acorn Integrative Health, 419 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

Children’s Tai Chi Summer Camp ─ 9-10am.

Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Rising grades 1-4. Basic Tai Chi movements. $120, (8weeks-24 classes). Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

After School Jr. Chinese Language Class ─ 3:305pm. Mon-Thurs. Kids can learn the language of China. $50/week. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. 297-5097.

Beginning Olympic Style Fencing Classes ─ 6-7pm. Mon-Thurs. Group based beginning fencing for children/teens ages 10-18. $15 per class, equipment provided. Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, 900 E Main St, Ste M, Easley. 270-6172.

sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 8-9:30am.Vigorous series of sun salutes, lunges, twists, balance postures, backbends, core strengthening, hip openers and inversions; accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om. Next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114.

Gluten Free Demos ─ 2-4pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Intenders Circle and Potluck ─ 2-4pm. How to plan and implement your intentions. Bring a dish to share. $5 suggested donation. Pre-register. Bella Haven, Spartanburg. 439-0565.

Kripala Yoga ─ 3-4:30pm. Group yoga for all levels. Improve balance, coordination and well-being. $12/class, $85/series 10, $99 monthly unlimited.

Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 3256053.

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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.

Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. Challenging vinyasa power style class to lengthen and strengthen your entire body while releasing stress and tension. All levels welcome. $10 or $80/10 classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet, E. St John St., Spartanburg. 612-8333.

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

First class free. 419-4204.

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20-20-20 ─ 4:15-5:15pm. High intensity workout for arms, legs and abs. First session free. Pricing varies. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext. 0.

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

Pilates Jumpboard ─ 5:30-6pm. Increase your leg strength, create definition, and improve endurance on the Reformer jumpboard doing plyometric jumps with resistance. Cost: $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 5:306:30pm. 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. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions. Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Greenville. 363-3923.

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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 ─ 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.

Nia Dance/Fitness ─ 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.

Imagine Life with Less Stress ─ 6:30-7:30pm.

Wand your pain away at a demonstration of our amazing new products to reduce and eliminate pain. Free. RSVP 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.

Pilates with Props ─ 7-8pm. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

tuesday Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ 9-10am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind, stimulating the natural healing process. St. Francis Millennium Campus

(near ICAR campus), Greenville. $5 per class. Call to register, 675-4656.

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

The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg.

587-7106 ext 0.

Children’s Story Time ─ 9:30am. All ages welcome. Free character cookie. Coffee To A Tea, 1 Augusta St, Ste. 101, Greenville. 350-6506.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners ─ 9:30-10:45am.

Gentle class suitable for the beginner or for a more relaxing practice. $12, $80/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Powered by Pilates ─ 9:30-10:30am. Strengthen your muscles in a mat-based interval training class. $12. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288-8532.

Tai Chi Summer Camp for Young People ─ 1011am. Meets 3 times a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Rising grades 5-7. Basic Tai Chi movements, meditation, Qigong and a short sequence. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

Toddler’s Table Time ─ 10-11:30am. Time for moms to bring in their toddlers for tactile art experiences, and moms don’t have to clean up $10. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Trigger-Point Tuesdays ─ 10am-12pm. Relieve the aches and pains from daily life with specific trigger point therapy. $30 for initial exam and first session. LifeLogic Health Center, 201 W Stone Ave, Greenville. Must schedule appointment by phone.

416-1136.

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

Dancing for Birth ─ 11am. Babies in slings welcome also. Belly dance and other types to prepare body and baby for easier and quicker delivery.

Dianna’s School of Dance, 7601 White Horse Rd, Greenville. 836-8982.

Pain and 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.

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville.

281-1505.

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.

467-3660.

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

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

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TRX/Kettlebell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. Improve strength, balance and flexibility. Creative,fun with results. $139/8 sessions. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-6pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy.

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

Natural Living Lunch & Learn ─ 12:30-1:30 pm.

Content-rich and practical hour-long sessions. $10 per class. Prepay for four workshops and get one free. GROW. Call for locations. 593-4207.

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

354-2882.

Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Therapeutic and breath work classes available. $85 for two months of classes (1 per wk) or $110 for two months of classes (2 per wk). Single classes are $15 each. Rosalinda Yoga, AnMed Life Choice Gym on Hwy 81, in Anderson. 313-3348.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. The renovated return of Hula Hooping. Not just for kids anymore, this practice incorporates dance, yoga and tai-chi movements. $15 a person. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, 553-9273.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 6-7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Bring your own mat, two pillows and water bottle. Free. Carolina Waterbirth, 915-J South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010.

Ride On Group Rides ─ 6pm. Group bicycle rides in the Anderson and Greenville areas. Meet at Ride On Bicycles, 1520-H E. Greenville St, Anderson or 1616 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. Call in advance, 760-0145.

Ride on Maintenance Clinics ─ 6pm. Learn how to change a tube, adjust your shifting on the road, emergency maintenance and more. Limited to 10 people per class. Ride On Bicycles, 1520-H E. Greenville St, Anderson. Call 760-0145 to RSVP. AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities Info. Meeting ─ 6:30-8pm. Parents gain great understanding of their child and learn about the Brain Balance program. Learn about research and brain function in children struggling with neurobehavioral disorders. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville. Space is limited; RSVP to 329-9933.

Peripheral Neuropathy Workshop ─ 6:30- 8pm.

Discover 3 early warning signs that you never would have guessed were associated with peripheral neuropathy. Why everyday foods may be the hidden culprit damaging your nerves. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer.

848-0640.

Half Hour to Health ─ 6:30-7pm. Discuss topics related to health, wellness, and spinal care. Free.

Bourg Chiropractic, 9 McKenna Commons Ct, Greenville. 292-3291.

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

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

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

Does Cancer Run in Your Family? Lecture ─ 7-9pm. Remove your fears of cancer and other health related conditions. 20 year nutritional veteran and Nutripath. Free. Cocoon Nutrition, 160 Dewey Rd, Greer. Call to reserve your space, 895-6250.

Hepatitis C Support Group ─ 7-8pm. Third Tuesday of each month. Support group offering information, natural alternatives, recipes, wellness programs, and other resources. Free. Donations accepted. Chapman House Community Center, 38 Main St, (Hwy 8) West Pelzer. 906-7660.

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

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7-9pm. Group sessions for weight loss with options of acupuncture and coaching for $15. Carolina Health Innovations, 712 Congaree Rd. (inside Sportsclub) Greenville. No appt. necessary; 35-45 min sessions.

331-2522.

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

See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

TRX-Suspension Training ─ by appt. 30-min. workout increases strength, core stability, and balance. $16 per class. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

wednesday

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings

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

because it has a song.

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 and organic produce. Live Oak Farms, 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839.

~ Lou Holtz

Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Toddler’s Table Time ─ 10-11:30am. See Tuesday 10am listing for details.

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

Biofeedback and Stress Management ─ 11am-4pm.

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.

Free Cooking Demo and Food Tasting ─ 11am1pm. Demonstration on how to prepare new recipes in our kitchen. Watch demo, taste test and take home recipes. Free. The Cook’s Station, 659 S Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.

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.

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville.

281-1505.

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Yoganize – All Levels ─ 4:45-6pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit.

Experience peace and a more joyful practice in a welcoming environment. $12/class, $85/series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Pilates with Props ─ 5-6p.m. Uses small apparatuses to challenge core muscles, increase flexibility, and improve balance with mat Pilates exercises. $12 or $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

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

Body Wrapping Party ─ 6-8pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Reduce unsightly fat and cellulite, tone, tighten and firm skin. $20. Acorn Integrative Health, 419 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

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

Wednesday Night Boat Demos ─ 6-8pm. Demo all their water equipment. Paris Mountain Waterfront, hosted by Sunrift Adventures. 834-3019.

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

Ladies Only Ride ─ 6pm. See Tuesday 6pm, Ride On Group Rides listing for details. 760-0145.

MeaningSight: Establishing Vision, Goals, Meaning and Spirit ─ 6-7:45pm. Establishing a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150 (for all 6 classes - $25 per class). Life Coaching Institute, 211 Century Dr, Ste 215A, Greenville. 282-8989.

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

Medical QiGong ─ 6:30-8:15pm. Six-week summer series on cooling the heart system. Helpful for reducing stress, improving circulation, and blood pressure issues. $10/class, $50/6 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Green Screen Film Series ─ 7pm. Series of documentary films designed to get us thinking about living healthier lives in a healthier community. After the movie, a discussion to bring local focus to the film. Free. Hub-Bub Showroom, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 582-0056.

Life and Breath Training ─ 7pm. Discover the healing power of conscious breathing and change your life. $25. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

thursday Yoga for Osteoporosis ─ 9-10:15am. Certified yoga instructor leads a class in a special sequence designed for those at risk for osteoporosis. Yoga experience not required. St. Francis Millennium, HealThy Self, Suite 200. $10/class or $45 for five classes. 675-4656.

Pilates Jumpboard ─ 9:30-10a.m. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

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

Combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and healing prescriptive movement. Develop balance, coordination and build self-esteem. $12 or $80/ series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Tai Chi Basics and Simplified Yang 24 Forms ─ 5:20-6:20pm. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexibility and mental calmness. 25% off students, faculty & staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pre-requisite: Basics class prior to Form. $40/ month or $110 for entire Form class. GTCHS, Multipurpose room, Bldg 120, 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ 10:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 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.

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

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

TRX/Kettlebell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. See Tuesday 11:45am for details.

Bereavement Support Group ─ 12-1:15pm. Open to anyone hurting from the loss of a family member or loved one. McCall Hospice House, 1836 W Georgia Rd, Simpsonville. Free. 449-4181.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-6pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details.

Tai Chi Chih ─ 1-2pm for intermediates and 2:30-3:15pm for beginners. 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.

467-3660.

Health Starts Here Demonstration and Back to School Snacks ─ 3-5pm. Try easy and delicious recipes that are based on the 4 pillars of Health Starts Here: whole food, plant-strong, nutrient dense and healthy fat. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Inman Farmer’s Market ─ 3-6pm. Local, inseason produce, fruits, herbs, and much more thru Oct. 31. Armory, 45 Park Rd, Inman. 585-0905.

Art Walk-Spartanburg ─ 5-9pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Stroll thru art galleries that range from non-profit institutions to commercial art galleries.

Most located in downtown Spartanburg. Free.

Carolina Gallery, 145 W. Main St, Spartanburg.

585-3335.

Ladies Night Out ─ 5-8pm. Bring some wine and an ounce of creativity; CATs will provide the rest.

Pricing begins at $35 and can be shared with friends.

Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Group Power ─ 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.

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Tour de France BBQ Ride ─ 6pm. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details. 760-0145. Group ride, then join us for free burgers and hot dogs while we watch the Tour de France on the big screen.

Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 6pm. 2nd Thursday. Monthly meeting to support moms and dads in attachment parenting by teaching how to safely and comfortably wear their baby. Bring your sling, wrap, mei-tai or try out one of ours. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Downtown Greenville. 254-8392.

Tai Chi Fan ─ 6:20-7:20pm. Improve coordination and balance using Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Single Fan and two person Fan. 25% off students, faculty & staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pay monthly $40 or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities Discussion ─ 6:30-8pm. Parents will gain greater understanding of their child. Learn about research and brain function in children struggling with neurobehavioral disorders. Free.

Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville.

329-9933. Space is limited; RSVP. All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc. Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details.

Beekeeper’s Association Meeting ─ 7-8:30pm.

Second Thursday. Clemson Ext. Office, 142 S. Dean St, Spartanburg. (Old Evans High School Bldg.) 596-2993 ext 117.

Detox to the Rescue ─ 7pm. Cleanse and heal yourself using proven, natural, holistic methods. $25. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

HCG Diet Support Group ─ 7-8:30pm. Weekly support group for HCG diet program. Free.Limited seating; RSVP: The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

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

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

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

Rhythm on the River ─ 7pm. Gates open at 6pm. $5. Peace Center Amphitheater behind Larkin’s on the River.

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Kid’s Climb Night ─ 6-9pm. Kids can climb up indoor climbing walls while you get some down time. Children must be 6 years old to be left without a parent. $15 per child, $10 per additional sibling.

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

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

Why is This Happening to Me Again? ─ 7pm.

Learn practical tools to heal and change your future. $20. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

Yoga Day, Relaxation Skills and Silent Retreat ─ 10am. Experience the radiant purity of your essence of being. Free. Reservations required. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, 1000 Panther Brook Ln, Turnerville, Georgia 30580. 706-754-7488.

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

See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

saturday

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

TRX-Suspension Training ─ See Tuesdays listing for details.

Jazzercise ─ 7:30am. Additional times available.

See Daily 5:45 listing for details.

Tai Chi Traditional Yang 103 Forms ─ 10:2011:20am. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexibility and mental calmness. 25% off students, faculty and staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pay $40 monthly or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg.

120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville.

420-9839.

Wellness Home Preview ─ 7-8pm. Improve your quality of life with water, air and sleep. Arrange for a magnetic massage. Free. Courtyard by Marriott on the Parkway, 115 Parkway, Greenville. 979-5611.

Therapeutic Qigong ─ 7:20-8:20pm. 24 postures based on Grandmaster Dr. Zi-Ping Wang. Follows spine, nervous system, neck, back and limbs. Used for relief of pain. Pay $40 monthly or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

friday Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 7:30am and 9:15am.

Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 498-8608.

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

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

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

Potter’s Wheel Lessons ─ 10am-6pm. Lessons are $10 with the purchase of a small clay package. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

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

Yoganize - Intermediate Level ─ 12-1:30pm.

Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. Experience peace and a more joyful practice in a welcoming environment. $12/class, $85/series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

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

Sustainable Seafood Demo ─ 2-5pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Chinese Cooking Class for the Diabetic ─ 3:305pm. Eat the healthy meal you create. Private lessons available. $15 per class. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. Call 297-5097.

Street Sounds ─ 5pm. Music Series produced by Trillium Arts Centre. The Gazebo on Main Street, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.

Main Street Fridays ─ 5:30-9:30pm. Downtown Greenville has free music that includes, jazz, blues, oldies, southern rock and soul. Hyatt Regency Plaza, 220 N. Main St, Greenville.

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

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Carolina First Saturday Market ─ 8am-Noon.

Local, seasonal produce, gourmet foods,how-to classes including gardening, cooking, preserving and going green. Main St. at McBee Ave, Greenville. 467-4494.

Easley Farmer’s Market ─ 8am-Noon. Straight from the farm to you. Easley City Hall, 205 N.1st St, Easley. 855-7900.

Fountain Inn Farmers Market ─ 8am-Noon.

Produce, crafts, plants and more thru October 31.

110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. 275-8801.

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.

Saturday Outdoor Market ─ 8am-3pm. Several different vendors; items vary weekly; flea market style; tables available. Located at The Bountiful Harvest Market, 1818 Fairview Rd, Fountain Inn. 862-7440.

Ride On Group Rides ─ 8am. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details. 760-0145.

Body Sculpt Class ─ 8:15 and 9:15am. $10 per class or membership packages available. Jazzercise on North Main, 1830 N Main St, Greenville.

Lindsey at 423-5468 or Jennifer at 346-4671.

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

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

Pilates Jumpboard ─ 8:45-9:15am. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

Community Farmers’ Market ─ 9am-Noon.

Featuring locally-grown foods and plants. Located behind Sunrift Adventures at the corner of 276 & Center St, Travelers Rest. 414-1966.

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

Saturday Morning Market “Buy Local, Benefit Local” ─ 9am-12pm. December – May. Purchase locally-grown produce, baked goods, eggs, honey, pottery, jewelry, paintings and more. The Phoenix, 174 E Main St, Spartanburg. 278-8088.

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

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

Pilates with Props ─ 9:20-10:20am. See Wednesday 5pm listing for details.

Clay Works ─ 10am-6pm. Create some art. Clay packages start at $35 and leftover can be used for an additional studio visit. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

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

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 10:45-11:45am. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector.

Greenville. 281-1505.

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

Tai Chi Basics/Yang 24 Forms ─ 11:30am12:30pm. Preliminary movements and exercises aiding in learning Yang24 sequence. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexibility and mental calmness. Students, Faculty and Staff from GTCHS and GTC 25% off. Pay $40 monthly or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

Children’s Yoga ─ 12:00 – 1:00 pm. 5-9 year olds. $8 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Health Starts Here Demo for Kids ─ 12-2pm. Try easy and delicious recipes that are based on the 4 pillars of Health Starts Here: whole food, plant-strong, nutrient dense and healthy fat. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 1:30-2:30pm. Includes Tai Chi for Arthritis and Osteoporosis, supported by the National Arthritis Foundation and based on Dr. Paul Lam’s program. 25% off students, faculty and staff from GTCHS and GTC. 20% off seniors. $24 per month. Qi Works, GTCHS, multipurpose room, building 120, 506 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville.

420-9839.

Blessingways ─ 2pm. 4th Saturday. Hear a local mom share her positive birth story and a guest speaker share mindful information on pregnancy, birth, or parenting. Children are welcome. Free Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 254-8392.

Community Acupuncture ─ 2-5pm. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 1 hour for therapy. $15. Bridge to Wellness, 607 NE Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466.

Chinese Cooking Class for the Diabetic ─ 2:304pm. See Friday 3:30pm listing for details.

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UPSTATE ACUPUNCTURE

James C. Kapetanakos, DOM, Lac, 864-346-5683·Anderson www.UpstateSCAcupuncture.com

James has the tools to offer natural pain relief and comprehensive pain management, including help with allergies. Home visits may be made if the patient is in severe pain and immobile. Start changing your life today! See ad, page 22.

ACUPUNCTURE

Augusta Street Clinic

Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 864-232-0082·Greenville RogerJaynez@yahoo.com www.AugustaStClinic.com

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

See ad, page 33.

AIR PURIFICATION

Acupuncture of Greer

LIVING HEALTHY TECHNOLOGIES

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

Great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, stress; specializes in orthopedic issues and more, in an educational tranquil environment. See ad, page 29.

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS (Inside Sportsclub) Joan Massey, L. Ac. 712 Congaree Rd. 864-331-2522·Greenville

864-271-0330·Greenville Mike & Pam Reekie www.LivingHT.com/na

Purify the Air...Purify your Life!

Combat allergies, dust, odors, mold, bacteria and viruses in the entire home! Special offer for Natural Awakenings readers at www.LivingHT.com/na.

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.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, autoimmune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxification techniques. See ad, page 36.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Marina Ponton, L. Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-1140·Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

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 8.

BOARDING/KENNEL MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS 158 New Harrison Bridge Rd. 864-409-1011•Simpsonville Green55Dot@bellsouth.net

Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’x21’ play area, panoramic views, two kitty towers. Live in owner, no extra fees for medications.

AROMATHERAPY

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 15.

HONG ZHANG, L. Ac.

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

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING

CREATIVE HEALTH - ANDERSON

Terry Ballenger, CNHP 215 S. Main St. 864-222-0511·Anderson CreativeHealth1@bellsouth.net

Ease stress and pain with DoTerra essential oils. We also offer Bach Flower Remedies, biofeedback sessions, and educational seminars. See ad, page 22.

BICYCLES RIDE-ON MULTI SPORT

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.

864-760-0145·Anderson 864-284-0040·Greenville www.RideOnBicycles.net

BODYWORK Carolina Structural Energetic Therapy Greg Spindler, LMBT #4609 107 Memorial Dr. 864-877-3500·Greer www.GregSpindler.com

The regions largest multi-sport store for your cycling, running and swimming needs. Professional bicycle fittings, full service bicycle repair and gear from top brands. See ad, page 23.

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You don’t have to live with back pain any more. Achieve quick and long-lasting results. Treatment packages available.

BRAIN TRAINING BRAIN BALANCE OF GREENVILLE 2531 Woodruff Rd. Ste #113 864-329-9933·Simpsonville www.BrainBalanceCenters.com

GUEST CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Helping children with AD/HD, Autism/Asperger’s, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities. We do sensory, motor and academic work individualized to each child’s deficits. See ad, page 20.

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.

SKRIP SHOPPE

(located at 176 & I-26 interchange) 9438 Asheville Hwy. 864-578-3001•Inman

Gentle chiropractic care with Advanced Proficiency Activator Doctor. Also offering vitamins, supplements and massage therapist on staff. Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid accepted.

Walk-ins welcome. “With every patient, we always go the extra mile.” See ad, page 29.

11-D Barkingham Ln. 864-458-8082·Greenville www.DrCydChiro.com

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

AN INNER VIEW

Jeffrey Lammy, DC 2108 Laurens Rd, Ste. B 864-631-2224•Greenville www.LammyFamilyChiro.com

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260·Piedmont

Friendly, caring chiropractic service for families and individuals.

We have a “leave no spine behind policy.” Please call for an appointment today!

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 122 E. Beltline Blvd.

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

Focusing on quality chiropractic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, muscle and soft tissue rehabilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 23.

CHIROPRACTOR

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 42.

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

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

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 9.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

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

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 33.

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

Lets work together to get to the ROOT of the issues that are holding you back from being your best self! See ad, page 40.

DENTISTRY

COLON HYDROTHERAPY FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

We compound (create) individualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, vitamins and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 29.

COUNSELING SERVICES

LAMMY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, P.A.

CHILDREN’S WELLNESS DR. CYNTHIA HORNER CHIROPRACTOR

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

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

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

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

See ad, page 11.

DOULA

CAROLINA WATERBIRTH

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 19.

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

So Hip Childbirth Classes. Guided imagery techniques for childbirth.

Experience relaxation, pain management and labor preparation. “Enjoy Your Birth” See ad, page 39.

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FACIALS/SKINCARE GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

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

Lindsey brings her interest in organic products and passion for educating clients on proper skin care practice to the Greenville Natural Health Center. New clients: Mention this and your 1st signature facial is only $38! See ad, page 15.

FARM STORE 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, inside back cover.

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN FINE REDESIGNS

Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certified 864-631-9335 www.FineRedesigns.com

HAIR SALON/SPA ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

Over 20 years experience in Licensed Cosmetology. We specialize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing services. We now offer a chemicalfree hair straightening program.

Free consultations.

HEADQUARTERS DAY SPA AND SALON

3 East Park Avenue 864-233-1891·Greenville www.HeadquartersDaySpa.com

Offering Organic Hair Services using the Organic Systems hair color, texture waves, and straightening. Our retail organic hair care products help our clients maintain the services they have received. We also offer pre-planned and custom spa package services. See ad, page 34.

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

More than hair care. Natural/ Organic/Ammonia-free color and products. Formalyhydefree Keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consulations & personalized products. ION Footbath detox. See ad, page 17.

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.

GARDENING/FARMING GROW NATURALLY

AnnD & Mac Leineweber 864-616-4569 – Serving the Upstate www.GrowNaturallySC.com

GROW your garden, naturally, in your very own yard! Specializing in gardens designed to fit your family, your budget and your space.

We use organically grown plant materials and methods to install herb and vegetable gardens.

GIFTS & TOYS LIVE SIMPLY CARDS & GIFTS

(Web-based Business Only) www.LiveSimplyCardsAndGifts.com

Send out a personalized and memorable card and gift without leaving home. Save gas, time and money.

Our convenient system lets you send that special card and gift without the hassle of pen, paper, stamps, envelopes, packaging or mailboxes.

We do it all for you, sending a card has never been so easy! See ad, page 14.

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OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

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

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

HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

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

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We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effective, and carry many name brand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer True Water, an alkaline ionized water, that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 45.

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

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

Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.

Market For Life

Margaret Griffin 2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15 864-268-9255·Taylors

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

The Wild Radish

Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105·Greenville

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 26.

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. Monthly calendar of events.

We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HOMESCHOOL – FINE ARTS ARTIOS ACADEMIES

864-420-5179•Serving the Upstate MYasi@ArtiosAcademies.com www.ArtiosAcademies.com

A quality fine arts option for homeschoolers designed to educate, equip and elevate students through a Biblicallybased fine arts program.

HOSPICE CARE SOLARIS HOSPICE

129 Straight Dr. 864-225-3139·Anderson www.MySolarisHospiceSC.com

Care is our business.

Using a holistic approach, our team helps patients and families embrace the natural changes during the final stages of life.

Patient wishes are always the focus of our care. See ad, page 23.

LIFE COACH LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE

864-282-8989·Greenville Dianne@LifeCoachingInstitute.net www.LifeCoachingInstitute.net

PEACE OF MIND THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Kathie Hamilton, LMBT #1202 (15 yrs exp) 405 N. Fant St. (2 blks from AnMed Ctr) 864-222-1748·Anderson www.PeaceOfMindWellnessCenter.com

Specializing in Medical, Reiki, and Cranio Sacral massage. Aromatherapy body salt glow, seaweed body wrap, ear candling, and ion foot bath also offered. $5 off when you bring in my ad. See ad, page 22.

R & R MASSAGE THERAPY Rita Cunningham, LMT #5999 106 Memorial Dr. (inside Acupuncture of Greer) 864-451-9295·Greer

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPY

Kellyann Battista, LMBT #6131 419 SE Main St. 864-356-5901·Simpsonville www.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy.com

Looking to release muscle tightness? Stressed out or anxious?

Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates. Relief is just a phone call away! Your first one hour session is only $35. See ad, page 54.

Stephen Heuer B.S. 864-895-6250·Greer CocoonNutrition.com

We have lots of info on products if you require more educational information. Please request it. Also you may find the educational material you need on the cocoon website under each product or in the nutrition library. See ad, page 18.

SYNCHRONICITY, LLC

Wendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH 850-C Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste. 1-D 864-244-6778•Greenville www.SynchronicityHeals.com

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

Relax, rejuvenate and revive! See ad, page 38.

RICARDO CUEVAS

864-320-9276·Greenville www.RicardoCuevas.com Lic.#'s 6369 SC & 007438 NY

Specializing in treating the source of myofascial dysfunction and chronic pain. Complimentary 30 minutes added to your first visit.

Melissa Vanostrand Hicks, LMT #3520 1901 Laurens Rd. 864-370-1140·Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Do you suffer from pain or stress?

There are solutions. Massage is one of the best preventative modalities to help promote greater health and wellbeing. New clients, mention this and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 15.

COCOON NUTRITION

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH

Rest and relieve pain with a therapeutic massage. 1 hour$45. Rejuvenate with foot reflexology or an ionic foot bath. Restore calm with stress reducing massage with acupuncture. See ad, this page.

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 26.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

MENTAL FITNESS

TAI CHI/QIGONG QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC

Dr. Mary Powers, Instructor 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, & for Arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 14.

QUICKWITZ

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

THERMOGRAPHY

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

CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

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

Thermograms are viable for all ages, hisCOR OR E Medical Thermography tories, and even wom�- Full Body  - Breast� en with breast implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 36.

Infrared Thermal Imaging

Need a little R & R?

Slow down and enjoy a therapeutic massage from a therapist who pays attention to your needs.

60 minute massage only $45.

Rita Cunningham, LMBT #5999

864.451.9295

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VETERINARY CARE WOODRUFF RD. ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Deborah Perzak, DVM 2709 Woodruff Rd. 864-234-5995·Simpsonville www.WoodruffRdAH.com

August Vibrant Children

October Green Living, Blue Planet

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS APPLE A DAY AND BEYOND 864-239-0542 877-277-5357 www.AppleADayAndBeyond.com

Boost your energy, recharge your metabolism, and support your immune system with our mineral supplements. Up to 50% off Garden of life products. Upstate orders receive next day delivery! See ad, page 3.

November Local & Personal Economy December Uplifting Humanity

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acupuncture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nutritional counseling, reflexology, parrifin wax treatment, and Reiki. See ad, page 13.

WOMEN’S HEALTH CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D 864-855-2323·Easley

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

Serving the community since 2006 - your problemsolving specialists. See ad, page 19.

LIFELOGIC HEALTH CENTER BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294 www.BellLifestyle.com

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

Visit www.BellLifeStyle.com for information! See ad, page 21.

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

Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal. ~John F. Kennedy

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

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

Our professionals offer you and your pet personalized care with the level of service and attention you deserve.

Extended hours and convenient drop-off service available.

July Living Simply

September Creativity

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006 - your problem solving specialists. See ad, page 19.

Brian & Sarah Davis, D.C. 201 W. Stone Ave, 864-416-1136•Greenville www.LifeLogicOnline.com

We specialize in alternative management of symptoms from thyroid disorders, combining chiropractic, nutrition, supplementation, and laboratory testing to find the real cause of your health issues.

See ad, page 45.

YOGA/PILATES IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.

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

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, Page 29.

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 2 and 41.

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