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contents 8 category index

9 inspiration

10 healthbriefs 12 conscious

eating

18 naturalpet

advertising

12 SALAD LOVERS’ SALADS

Signature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market by Judith Fertig

18 FINDING

FUR-COVERED LOVE

20 healingways

by Brita Belli

22 wisewords

20 NATURAL HEALING IN

28 greenliving

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, sustainable living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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UNNATURAL SETTINGS by Melinda Hemmelgarn

22 RICHARD LOUV’S

WELL-BEING Rx: 68 greenglossary RECONNECT WITH NATURE 70 advertisers by April Thompson index 24 ED BEGLEY, JR.’S GREEN HOME & submissions MAKEOVER Saving Energy and Cutting

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t’s hard to believe that it has been a year since our inaugural Natural Living Directory was published, and now we are celebrating the second anniversary of Natural Awakenings magazine in the Upstate. Response to the annual directory was great! We distributed the last of the 2010 directories in December, and as usual, they flew off the shelves. This year’s directory is even more jam-packed with providers who can truly improve you and your family’s quality of life. There is also a variety of sustainable products and services to improve the life of our planet, while helping to simplify our own lives. Please support our amazing community partners who have taken this journey of natural health and sustainable living with us here in the Upstate. We have some of the most innovative and informed providers in the region. “Conscious Eating,” on page 12, takes a look at all the colorful ways to use the bounty of garden vegetables and herbs that soon will be ready and ripe. We’re even embarking on our own garden this year with the help of GROW Naturally’s AnnDouglas and Mac Leineweber. We’re excited at the thought of walking outside our back door and grabbing a fresh, ripe tomato right off the vine. Our new Local Produce and Farm Tour Resources Guide on pages 16 and 17 will help steer you in all the right direction to find local, healthy choices in our community. Food grown locally is cleaner and fresher compared to food from another part of the country that has been sitting on a truck for two months. You also know exactly where the food comes from, and you get to know our local farmers. This annual directory is our biggest yet - 72 pages! Keep this issue as your reference to sustainable and healthy living all year long. Take a few extra copies to pass out to your friends and family, and don’t forget one for your car. We are always looking for feedback on how to make each issue bigger and better, so please feel free to contact us at any time.

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to this special edition of the Natural Living Directory Throughout the year Natural Awakenings strives to bring you the latest information and resources available for natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living & creative expression. In order to serve you even better, we offer this special, convenient directory to keep at your fingertips all year long as a handy reference when searching for the things you need to live a healthier, more balanced life.

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categoryindex Acupuncture . ......................................................................... 31 Alkalizing Water...................................................................... 31 Allergy/Nutrition..............................................................31-32 Aromatherapy........................................................................32 Automobile/Transportation................................................32 Baby Products........................................................................32 Bakery............................................................................ 32 & 34 Bio-Energetic Testing...........................................................34 Biofeedback............................................................................34 Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy.........................................34 Boarding/Kennels..................................................................34 Body & Personal Care...........................................................34 Bodywork......................................................................... 34-35 Brain Training.........................................................................35 Camp........................................................................................35 Cancer Care/Services...........................................................35 Catering...................................................................................36 Childbirth.................................................................................36 Children’s Wellness...............................................................36 Chiropractor.................................................................... 37-38 Cold Laser Therapy...............................................................38 College Funding.....................................................................38 Colon Hydrotherapy..............................................................39 Companion Care....................................................................39 Compounding Pharmacy............................................... 39-40 Counseling Services............................................................. 40 Craniosacral Therapy.......................................................... 40 Dentistry................................................................................ 40 Detoxification........................................................................ 40 Education............................................................................... 40 Energy Savings......................................................................42 Facials/Skin Care............................................................ 42-43 Farm Store..............................................................................43 Farm Tours.............................................................................43 Feng Shui/Interior Redesign...............................................43 Financial Consultant............................................................ 44 Fitness.................................................................................... 44 Footbath Detox..................................................................... 44 Functional Medicine.......................................................44-45 Gardening/Farming...............................................................45 Geothermal/Heating & Air...................................................45 Gifts & Toys............................................................................45 Gluten-Free Foods.................................................................46 Green Building Certified Professionals.............................46 Green Cleaning.......................................................................46 Grief & Loss Counseling.......................................................46 Hair Salon/Spa............................................................ 46 & 48 8

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Health & Wellness Training................................................. 48 Health Food Stores........................................................48-49 Healthy Home & Office.........................................................49 Herbs & Supplements...........................................................49 Holistic Home Care...............................................................50 Home Improvement..............................................................50 Homeopathy...........................................................................50 Homeschool – Fine Arts.......................................................50 Hospice Care..........................................................................53 Hypnotherapy.........................................................................53 Insurance.................................................................................53 Integrative Medicine.............................................................53 Lab Testing.............................................................................53 Life Coach...............................................................................53 Martial Arts.............................................................................53 Massage/Bodywork..................................................... 53 & 55 Mental Fitness........................................................................55 Mineral Makeup......................................................................55 Natural Foods...............................................................55 & 59 Nutritional Counseling................................................... 59-60 Nutritional Juices..................................................................60 Nutritional Products.............................................................60 Organic Products....................................................................61 Pain/Stress Management.....................................................61 Paints........................................................................................61 Personal Development..........................................................61 Personal Training..................................................................62 Pet Foods/Organic Raw.......................................................62 Qi Gong....................................................................................62 Recycling.................................................................................62 Reiki – Healing Touch............................................................62 Restaurants............................................................................62 Senior Care.............................................................................62 Skin & Body Care...................................................................64 Smoking Cessation................................................................64 Solar Energy...........................................................................64 Stress Management..............................................................64 Tai Chi/Qigong.......................................................................64 Tatoos......................................................................................64 Thermography........................................................................64 Thermotherapy......................................................................64 Vegetarian Options...............................................................64 Veterinary Care.....................................................................64 Vitamin & Supplements..............................................64 & 66 Weight Loss/Management...................................................66 Wholistic Wellness Centers.................................................66 Women’s Health........................................................... 67 & 69 Yoga/Pilates...........................................................................69

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eeling disorganized, most; it is oriented unbalanced or to maximize sunlight out of sync? in central living Your home may spaces; and a be partly slow kitchen to blame. is a well“Mass-proorganized duced, cookiecenter of cutter suburban activity, with sufhomes are bad ficient storage and for us and bad for ample workspaces. the environment,” There are also says John Brown, easy modifications a Calgary-based you can make architect, professor to the place you and founder of Slow now call home. Home Studio. “It’s For example: rearlike the difference range the furniture between a Big Mac in an awkwardly and a home-cooked designed room to meal, made from lomaximize funccal ingredients.” tional space and The concepts make it easier to of slow home and its navigate; refurnish parent, slow architecrooms by creatively by April Thompson ture, are part of the using found objects growing, global slow and repurposed and movement that challenges us to rethink repaired items; also declare a weekly our relationships with everything from electronics-free day and spend it in food to money. It’s simple: A slow home quietude or with good friends. is easy to live in and has a light impact Slowing your home is also about on the Earth. Slow homes use space and environmental responsibility, given that energy efficiently, and work with, rather residential buildings account for more than against, the environment. than a third of the world’s greenhouse While the principles sound like gases, according to David Suzuki’s Green common sense, when Brown and his Guide. Recycled building parts might colleagues surveyed owners of 4,500 be incorporated into a new or renonewly built homes in nine North vated structure. Energy-saving measures American cities, they found that 54 per- include many widely-promoted simple cent failed their simple slow home test. steps that any home-dweller can employ. Yet, those houses were no less costly “It doesn’t have to be like the Atto build or maintain than the ones that kins diet, where you throw everything made the grade. out that’s currently in Brown’s team your pantry and swear Slow architecture has created a 12-step off McDonald’s formoves away from guide to get America’s ever. The slow home new housing stock into oversized McMansions philosophy is about rehab. Most steps refer toward quality, durability making incremental, to the design and site sustainable changes and affordability. selection process. For to the way you live,” example, a slow home advises Brown. is located in a walkable neighborhood, closest to the places the family visits Learn more at SlowHomeStudio.com.

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Pomegranate Juice May Inhibit the Spread of Cancer

he exotic red fruit known as pomegranate is making headlines again. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have identified components in pomegranate juice that inhibit the movement of cancer cells and the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone. The researchers attribute this effect to four key ingredients in the pomegranate: phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids, flavones and conjugated [types of polyunsaturated] fatty acids. “Having identified them, we can now modify cancer-inhibiting components in pomegranate juice to improve their functions and make them more effective in preventing prostate cancer metastasis, leading to more effective drug therapies,” says Manuela Martins-Green, a professor of cell biology at the university. She adds: “Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of prostate cancer cells are essentially the same as those involved in the movement of other types of cancer cells, the same modified components of the juice could have a much broader impact in cancer treatment.”

Traveling? Pack Probiotics

illions of people contract diarrheal diseases every year, and with the summer travel season just around the corner, it’s good to know that probiotics given as therapies for diarrhea can bring fast relief. After reviewing the findings of 63 trials involving a total of 8,014 patients, researchers with the School of Medicine at Swansea University, UK, concluded that taking such probiotics, or “good bacteria,” decisively helps. Results showed that using the probiotics reduced the duration of the illness and lessened the frequency of episodes continuing for more than four days.

Air Quality Contributes to Diabetes We have yet another reason to demand cleaner air: A national, large-scale, population-based epidemiologic study conducted by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston, published in Diabetes Care, is among the first to link adult diabetes and air pollution, after adjustment for other risk factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was observed even at exposure levels below those currently deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. 10

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Toxic Food Wrappers When we buy a packaged prepared meal, we might, be ingesting harmful chemicals leached from the wrapper into our food. University of Toronto scientists have found that chemicals used to coat paper and cardboard food packaging to repel oil, grease and water are capable of migrating into food and contributing to chemical contamination in people’s blood. The researchers focused on perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFCA), the breakdown products of chemicals used to achieve the nonstick and water- and stainrepellent properties of items that range from food packaging and kitchen pans to clothing. “We suspect that a major source of human PFCA exposure may be the consumption and metabolism of polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters, or PAPs,” explains Jessica D’eon, a graduate student in the university’s chemistry department. “PAPs are applied as greaseproofing agents to paper food contact packaging such as fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags.” PAPs are a source of potential personal chemical contamination that we can easily limit or avoid altogether.

What Hair Reveals About the Heart

esearchers at the University of Western Ontario are the first to use a biological marker in human hair to provide direct evidence that chronic stress plays an important role in causing heart attacks. In the past, chronic stressors such as job, marital and financial problems, have all been linked to an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease and heart attack, but until now there hasn’t been a biological marker to measure the major risk factors. “Intuitively, we know stress is not good for you, but it’s not easy to measure,” explains Dr. Gideon Koren, who holds the Ivey Chair in Molecular Toxicology at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. “We know that on average, hair grows one centimeter a month, so if we take a hair sample six centimeters long, we can determine stress levels for six months by measuring the cortisol level in the hair.” Cortisol is widely considered to be the main stress hormone, because stress activates its secretion. Traditionally, it’s been measured in blood serum, urine and saliva, but that only monitors stress at the time of measurement, not over longer periods of time. In the study, hair samples three centimeters long, corresponding to about three months of hair growth, were collected from hospitalized patients who had suffered a heart attack, and then compared with hair samples from other patients. The heart attack patients were found to have significantly higher levels of cortisol in their hair, compared to the control group. This finding provides a new, noninvasive way of testing a patient’s risk.

Second-Hand Lead Alert

he sale of used items in the United States is not regulated by any federal agency and consumers should be aware that they might be bringing lead poisoning hazards of past generations back into their homes. When Oregon State University researchers purchased a collection of used items from junk shops and secondhand and antique stores in several states around the country, they found that many of the items contained lead. Representative pieces included salvaged construction elements, antique toys, common drinking glasses and other dishware, jewelry and collectibles.

B12 –The Brain Vitamin

new study from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. Having too much homocysteine in the blood, the scientists report, has been linked to negative effects on the brain, such as stroke. Now they suggest that higher levels of vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine levels.

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Salad Lovers’

SALADS Signature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market by Judith Fertig

oing green—at least on our plates—has never been easier. Every season, it seems that more varieties of fresh greens are available at farmers’ markets and in selections of nursery plants or seeds for home gardeners. Not so long ago, Americans generally thought of salad as pale iceberg lettuce with high-fat bottled dressing or some mixture of veggies, bound together with mayonnaise. These days, we can choose from among a bounty of tender lettuces and exotic greens, topped with extra virgin olive oils and splashed with colorful creative counterpoints that add zest and yum. Salads today provide a culinary canvas for both the cook and the gardener. A signature salad generally comprises several key ingredients: cool, crisp, fresh and nutritious greens; a fresh-tasting, low-calorie dressing; and bite-sized fruits, nuts, vegetables or cheeses that add flavor, texture and interest. For the greens, tender leaf or Bibb lettuce, crisp Romaine or cabbage, sliced or finely chopped, make the besttasting salads. For the best-tasting dressings, cooks whisk ingredients together in a bowl minutes before serving. We can drizzle them over each salad, serve them in a small pitcher on the side or place the salad in a large bowl, and then toss to incorporate the dressing. Added accents have expanded to include everything from soft fruits such as strawberries and oranges; savory and salty crumbled feta or blue cheeses; or something crunchy, like toasted almonds or walnuts, in addition to ubiquitous garden-fresh vegetables, such as scallions or tomatoes. Adding a healthy hot or cold protein makes a salad even more of a main course. Altogether, in ever-evolving combinations, today’s wide-ranging healthful ingredients can work edible magic.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm’s Slaw

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

3. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and salt and pepper in a bowl, according to

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When Minnesota’s Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm employees gather for a summer lunch, this crunchy cabbage-based slaw often graces their table. Serves 6 Slaw ½ lb Napa cabbage, cored ½ lb green cabbage, cored 1 bunch red radishes (about 12 medium to large), trimmed ½ lb broccoli, florets separated from stalks ½ bunch green onions, pale and green parts, sliced ¼-inch thick ½ lb green beans, ends trimmed, sliced ¼-inch thick Dressing 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-½ Tbsp cider vinegar or more to taste 1 Tbsp honey ¼ tsp ground ginger Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Chop cabbages, radishes and broccoli florets into very small pieces. With a knife or vegetable peeler, pare the tough outer layer of the broccoli stalks to reveal the pale core. Chop the cores the same size as the other vegetables. 2. Put all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and add the green onions and green beans. Toss to mix.

taste. Add the dressing to the slaw, using just enough to coat the vegetables nicely. Toss well. Let rest at room temperature for about an hour before serving, or cover and refrigerate. The slaw will remain crunchy for at least eight hours. Source: Adapted from Eating Local: The Cookbook Inspired by America’s Farmers, by Sur La Table and Janet Fletcher (AndrewsMcMeel.com).

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Gardening blogger Barbara Pleasant counts this as her favorite salad, one that changes with the season. In the spring, strawberries go well with feta. In the fall, pears pair with blue cheese. Serves 2 Honey-Yogurt Dressing 2 Tbsp plain yogurt 2 Tbsp mayonnaise or veggie mayo 1 tsp honey 1 tsp rice vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Salad 2 cups fresh salad greens 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup chopped, toasted almonds or walnuts 1. For the dressing, mix the yogurt, mayo, honey and rice vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with strawberries and feta. Drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with chopped nuts and serve. Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant blogs about growing and eating organic food at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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GARDEN TIPS by Barbara Pleasant

f you really love salad, you owe it to yourself to try growing your own garden-fresh ingredients. Lettuce is fast and easy to grow, with beautiful colors and textures worthy of a flower garden. Most salad staples grow best in cool weather; so don’t wait for summer to get started. Here are eight tips for a successful salad garden season. Make several small sowings. Lettuce and other salad greens grow quickly and must be picked before they get too old, so try planting about two square feet of space every three weeks, starting in early spring. Take a break during summer’s heat, and then plant more salad greens when the weather cools in late summer. In tropical areas, grow lettuce as a winter crop. Try Bibbs, butterheads and other beauties. Seed racks offer packets of tempting varieties, and all except iceberg types are easy to grow in a garden. Buttercrunch and other Bibb varieties always do well, as do butterheads and leaf lettuces. Choose a mixture of varieties or buy three packets with different leaf colors and textures.

Add water. All leafy greens crave water, and dry conditions can cause lettuce to become bitter. Keep a watering can near the salad bed and water as often as needed to keep the soil constantly moist, but not muddy. Eat thinnings. Lettuce seedlings often appear close together, and a good gardener will pull out excess seedlings to give the plants room to grow. After thinning seedlings to two inches apart, start eating the pulled plants as baby greens. Pick in the morning. Lettuce and other leafy greens are at their best in the morning, after they have had all night to recover from the stresses of the previous day. If it’s not possible to gather greens in the morning, pop a cardboard box over the bed for the day. Protected from hot sun, a salad patch can keep its morning freshness until evening.

Mark boundaries with radishes or scallions. Plant fastsprouting radish seed or green onions from the store to mark the locations of newly sown seeds. The onions will quickly grow new roots and tops; simply pull them as needed in the kitchen.

Grow more when temperatures cool. Salad crops struggle in hot weather, but often thrive in cooler months. In the north, gardeners can use leftover seeds to start up a second delicious salad season in late summer; in the south, they can get an early start on the long winter growing season as soon as summer temperatures abate.

Mix in some spinach. Boost the nutrient content of salads by including spinach in the salad garden. Spinach grows best in rich, fertile soil.

Barbara Pleasant is the author of numerous gardening books, including Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens. Visit BarbaraPleasant.com.

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Simple, Super-Fast Citrus Salad

When horticulture author Barbara Pleasant’s garden is at its peak, she doesn’t like to slow down. She goes from garden to table in minutes, remarking, “I love this simple and super-fast salad.” Serves 2 Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing 2 Tbsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp orange juice Salt and pepper to taste Salad 2 cups fresh salad greens 1 cup fresh orange, peeled and chopped, or canned mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained ½ cup chopped green onions, including some of the green 1. For the vinaigrette, whisk the sesame oil and orange juice together in a bowl. Season to taste. 2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with orange and scallion. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve. Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant blogs about growing and eating organic food at BarbaraPleasant.com.

Spinach and Avocado Salad

This fresh-tasting salad features a variety of colors, flavors and textures. Serves 4 1 large ripe avocado, diced 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 4 cups baby spinach leaves ½ cup chopped green onions 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1 cup sliced radishes ½ cup bottled low-calorie Italian vinaigrette 1. In a small bowl, coat avocado with lime juice. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, green onions, tomatoes, radishes and vinaigrette. Divide evenly onto four plates. Top with avocado pieces. Source: Adapted from 350 Best Salads & Dressings, by George Geary © 2010 Robert Rose Inc. (RobertRose.ca). Excerpted with permission; all rights reserved.

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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.

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

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

864-901-2692 PutneyFarm@aol.com www.Putneyfarm.LocallyGrown.net (Wholesale and retail, place order, delivery only)

GARDEN DELIGHTS

RED FERN FARM

104 S. Staunton Ct. 864-325-3355•Moore

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

PARSON PRODUCE

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Bush River Farm 404-452-4321•Clinton

HAPPY COW CREAMERY

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

PUTNEY FARM HERBS & EGGS

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 and availability)

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

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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 BUFFALO FARMS 864-553-5500•Simpsonville www.CarolinaBuffalo.com (Tues. at Whole Foods Market Thurs. Simpsonville Farmers’ Market)

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-thru growing season)

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

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. 864-585-0905•Spartanburg www.HubCityFM.org (Saturdays 8am-noon-May 14-Nov.12, and Wednesdays12-2pm–Jun.1-Sept.28)

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)

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FINDING FUR-COVERED

Love

Adoption Options: How to Make a Good Match and Give Pets a Second Chance by Brita Belli

Anyone can find the exact breed, age, temperament and personality of his or her ideal pet by looking in the nation’s shelters. Comprehensive listings on Petfinder.com now virtually connect us with a whole range of furry friends-to-be; the matter of finding our perfect pet match may mean little more than waiting a week or two until the online listings turn up a dog or cat with all of the attributes you are seeking.

et, fewer than 20 percent of pets living in U.S. households today come from shelters, says Inga Fricke, a director in the companion animals department of The Humane Society of the United States (HumaneSociety.org). Misconceptions are partly to blame for the issue of so many unclaimed animals: the idea that pets in shelters have been rejected because of behavioral problems or persistent illness. That’s rarely true, in any case, Fricke says. Instead, it is the often unforeseeable events in people’s lives that lead them to abandon their 18

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pets—a problem she witnessed firsthand after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, when area fishermen, having lost their jobs, gave up family pets en masse. One ABC-TV story called pets the hidden victims of the disaster and reported that hundreds of Gulf Coast pets had been sent to shelters and later euthanized when there was no available room to keep them. Around the country, Fricke says, 4 to 6 million cats and dogs are put down each year and a total of 68 million are sent to shelters. Other reasons contribute to the fact that shelters—particularly those in Southern states—are consistently overrun with animals; lax spay and neutering laws and “puppy mills,” where dogs are bred for profit, sometimes in overcrowded, inhumane conditions, are partially to blame. Mollie Bowen, executive director of Companion Pet Rescue & Transport, a “shelterless” rescue organization in Tennessee, observes that, “Pets in the South are, for the most part, kept outside and allowed to roam.” That results in scores of unwanted litters. “Thus, there is little hope of finding local adopters for them,” Bowen says (tnPetRescue.com). For six years, her organization has served as a go-between, connecting dogs and puppies with families in New England, many of whom desperately want a puppy, as well as a rescue pet. One advantage offered by organizations like hers is that adoptable pets are housed at foster homes for up to a few weeks before they find homes. This gives the animals a chance to acclimate to a home environment, and for foster parents to find out how the animals respond to people, kids, other pets and basic commands. Adopting from a shelter couldn’t be simpler, says adoptive pet parent Tara Healy, an operations manager in Connecticut. Healy went to the local Connecticut Humane Society in Westport for her cat, she says, “… because the animals are all health-checked and the Humane Society offered vet discounts.” She didn’t leave with a black cat, as she’d expected. Instead, she says, “A Bengal cat so

loudly and insistently demanded my particular attention, I couldn’t say no.” Now Catfish, or “The Fish,” as the cat is called, has become an affectionate and very expressive part of Healy’s family.

Meet a Pet Match Online When a family doesn’t find a compatible dog or cat at a local shelter, they often turn to Petfinder.com, a search engine directory of the adoptable dogs and cats from nearly every shelter and rescue group across the country. Type in a zip code, set desired criteria and Petfinder will return all suitable adoptable pets within the designated state, as well as neighboring states. Upon closer inspection, a prospective adoptee may find that the eye-catching beagle puppy that prompted a second look is listed as being from a Northeast shelter, but is actually located in Arkansas. Affiliations between northern and southern shelters have become the norm in pet adoption, made possible through several reputable pet transport groups that take up to 40 dogs at a time from one area of the country to another and deliver them to expectant adoptee families at designated drop-off points up and down the coast. While pictures and personality details about a pet may provide some comfort, there may still be some uncertainty about adopting a pet we haven’t met. That’s where the foster parents or direct interaction with the shelters can help. It must be noted, too, that pets that don’t prefer children, have health problems or are not good with other cats or dogs are clearly indicated as such online. Helga Lange is one such foster mom in Arkansas—she’s also the president of Spring River Animal Rescue Effort, or SPARE, Inc. (spare.RescueGroups.org). She currently has six dogs at home—a number that’s always changing. Some are working through medical problems; others are young puppies that would otherwise overwhelm the local shelter. Foremost, she confirms, the role of foster families and reputable shelters is to keep the animals in good health. That includes providing initial immunizations and necessary veterinary care, spaying and neutering as appropriate and treating dogs for heartworm. Dogs needing surgery—including broken limbs and internal injuries—are treated immediately. Beyond the assurances of good health, rescue groups such as hers give prospective adopters someone who can answer questions about how a dog acts from firsthand experience: Is it calm or high-energy? Is it a cuddler, or does it prefer the companionship of other dogs? “We also take short videos—sometimes several per dog—to show potential adopters how a dog or puppy acts or reacts around people and other pets,” Lange says. When Massachusetts mom Joan Cerrone-Cormier was looking for another pug to befriend her first pug, Peggy Sue, she visited local shelters, but found mostly pit bulls and other larger breeds. She turned to Petfinder and discovered Mia almost immediately—a 16-month-old pug, missing an eye and living in Arkansas. “She was so cute,” Cerrone-Cormier says, “I couldn’t resist.” Mia was living with Lange at the time, after being rescued from a home where she was kept outside 24 hours a day and

fed only table scraps. “I was concerned that I didn’t know her personality,” Cerrone-Cormier says. “But after I talked to Helga, I learned Mia was very calm and sweet.” Now, she remarks about how Mia readily sits on people’s laps, has adjusted well to dog food and hardly ever barks. It was Cerrone-Cormier’s first experience adopting a rescue dog, and she says she’ll always choose a rescue animal from now on. If a dog or cat arrives via a transport organization and turns out not to be a good fit for the family, the rescue groups will retrieve the animal and match it with a local foster family or local shelter, or return it to the Southern shelter of origin until it can be re-adopted. “We not only assure our adopters of this and stand by our word,” Bowen says, “but our adoption contract specifies that the prospective owners will contact us if it’s not working out.”

Adopting an Older Animal Older animals can constitute a satisfying match, as well as a smoother adopted pet experience. Despite the undeniable cuteness of puppies and kittens, young pets require the most work, training and round-the-clock vigilance. Busy families may not have time for the commitment involved and a lack of bonding or training early on can lead to disillusionment once the cuteness factor wears off. “Just like people, pets grow into their personalities,” says Fricke. “There’s a trend among shelters in receiving a lot of young adult dogs, about 18 months old. The puppy stage has worn off and families find that the dog is not the best personality fit.” Families with young children at home are advised to wait before bringing puppies or kittens into the home. Toddler curiosity can easily turn to animal abuse, which in turn can lead to a child being scratched or bitten, or an animal that becomes aggressive toward children. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that families looking for a pet should choose one with a calm, gentle disposition; in the case of dogs, retrievers and labs are common choices. Its website recommends: “An older animal is often a good choice for a child, because a puppy or kitten may bite out of sheer friskiness.” But, they footnote, “Avoid older pets raised in a home without children.” Lisa Wingard, a Connecticut massage therapist, has two dogs—one she rescued that had been abandoned in a box alongside the road; the other she found at Bridgeport pound. She recommends that people looking to adopt first critically assess their surroundings. “People should consider their space, whether in an apartment, a house with a yard or a condo,” she advises. “They should also consider their free time, because dogs need to take two to three walks outside a day. I would research the type of dog that meets your needs and get some sort of mix of that breed.” When it comes to choosing a rescue dog, however, Wingard says that’s an easy decision. “I feel that adopted dogs really know that they were saved and turn out to be great listeners and extremely loyal, so they don’t run away,” she says. “In general, they are just great dogs.” Brita Belli is a Connecticut-based journalist, editor and author. natural awakenings

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Natural Healing in Unnatural Settings Homelike Touches Help Restore Health by Melinda Hemmelgarn

h, how we take the comforts of home for granted—until we lose them. Despite our best intentions and mindful actions to stay physically and spiritually sound, sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Accidents, toxic environments, illness and other situations beyond our control can radically, often unexpectedly, change our lives. No one wants to find themselves in a hospital bed, but if you or a loved one require the high-tech, life-saving skills of a medical center, nursing home or another institutionalized care facility, you can help restore health through high-touch, natural nurturing.

To begin, it’s helpful to know that healing is enhanced and quality of life returns quicker in loving, peaceful, natural environments. Frances Kuo and her colleagues at the Landscape and Human Health Laboratory, at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, have shown how green space is a necessary, beneficial component of human health. Because plant life is physically and mentally restorative, an increasing number of hospitals nationwide have created onsite “healing gardens.” The University of Alabama Hospital, for instance, designed a garden according to the concept that the way a patient

feels and interacts with his or her surroundings can play an integral part in the healing process. Complementing its soothing greenery and pleasant floral scents, a water feature helps mask unpleasant noise. It’s good to bring green plants, fragrant flowers and herbs to the bedside of a loved one, but intensive care units often ban plants in rooms, due to concerns about mold, allergens and bacteria, so check with nursing staff first. If an institution restricts the presence of plants, substitute posters or pictures of gardens, forests or national parks to bring visions of natural life to barren walls. Here are additional suggestions for transforming unnatural environments into more natural healing spaces: Like Hippocrates, think of food as medicine. Unfortunately, “healthy hospital food,” is too often an oxymoron. It’s wise to ask the staff dietitian for an organic diet. Organic food is produced without toxic chemicals, antibiotics, hormones and genetically modified ingredients. If no organic options exist, let hospital administrators know you would appreciate having local, organic food on the menu. Inquire about dietary restrictions and get approval to bring nutritious, homemade comfort foods, prepared with loving hearts and caring hands. Satisfy the senses. Listen to the healing rhythms of nature via recordings of songbirds, crickets, frogs, ocean surf, trickling streams and gentle rain. Many are available through libraries, local bookstores and websites. Paul Kervick, cofounder and one of the directors at Living Well Community Care Home, in Bristol, Vermont, believes, “It takes more than medical management and clean sheets to feel vibrant and happy.” So, in addition to organic food, Kervick provides music therapy and meditative drumming for residents. Heal through touch and movement. Medical facilities may employ professional massage, healing touch and physical therapists. If not, a gentle foot or hand massage, with jasmine, rose or lavender-scented lotion, provides soothing stress relief. Be close; hold

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your loved one’s hand or stroke their hair. In A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing, author and dietitian Diana Dyer found that meditative movement, like yoga and qigong, aided her own healing journey. Bring something from home to the facility. Family photographs, a favorite blanket or special sweater can help make a strange space feel more personal and cozy. Some care facilities even allow visits from pets. Pull up a chair and read stories aloud, sing softly and share memories and images of home. Think positively and hold healing thoughts. Creative visualization can be a vital healing tool. It is the internal process of embracing healing images and good thoughts and then applying them to our experience and our bodies. For example, Dyer references a horse field she saw outside her rural hospital window during an illness that had left her weak. She focused on the horses’ galloping strength and visualized herself running strongly again. Every patient needs an advocate to ask questions, take notes and provide a second set of watchful eyes and helping hands. It’s a good idea to keep a dated record of procedures, doctors’ comments, test results and care plans. Meanwhile, protect your loved one’s rest while offering small services that provide great comfort—such as companionship during meals or helping them step outside for some fresh air. Repeatedly express gratitude to care providers for their services and for incremental gains in healing that bring a loved one ever closer to returning to home sweet home. For additional insights, visit Health Care Without Harm (NoHarm.org). Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio show host, based in Columbia, MO. Her daughter recently spent a month in the hospital while recovering from a fall. Visit FoodSleuth@gmail.com and tune into Food Sleuth Radio online podcasts at kopn.org. natural awakenings

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Richard Louv’s Well-Being Rx: Reconnect with Nature by April Thompson

Gardening is how I relax. It’s another form of creating and playing with colors. ~Oscar de la Renta

f it’s true that people are self-interested creatures at heart, journalist Richard Louv has a message for humankind: Think not only what we can do for nature, but what nature can do for us. Louv’s seminal book, Last Child in the Woods, launched a national dialogue about the disconnection between children and nature, a state he calls nature-deficit disorder. Now, in The Nature Principle, Louv vividly portrays how a nature-infused lifestyle can enhance the quality of our health and relationships, benefiting every facet of experience. He asserts that the more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need, and offers a roadmap to a future that incorporates nature into every aspect of our lives, from our homes to our workplaces. The recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal, Louv is the author of eight books and the founder of the Children & Nature Network.

You cite many instances of nature’s power to heal and restore us mentally, emotionally, physically and even intellectually. How does science account for this? Healers have known about the importance of nature to our health and wellbeing for thousands of years, but only in recent years have scientists begun to 22

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study the benefits of what I call, “vitamin N.” Still, the preliminary research indicates overwhelmingly positive correlations between human health and intelligence and nature. For example, a University of Illinois study of urban children with attention deficit disorder found that even a little exposure to nature can have a positive effect on ADD. Several other studies indicate that walking in natural areas improves our mental and physical health. Researchers from Sweden and England that compared exercising in indoor and outdoor settings learned that expending the same amount of energy in these different environments provides different results, with green exercise offering added value. Science can’t yet tell us the causes and mechanisms behind these correlations, yet we know enough to act. Technology permeates every aspect of our lives today. A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that American youth spend an average of 53 hours a week using entertainment media. So we have to consciously bring more nature into our lives—not just to escape technology’s documented negative effects, but also to access the positive benefits that nature provides. It’s not a case of nature versus technology, however; it’s a matter of balance. The “hybrid mind” can access the benefits of both, facilitating skills in big-picture thinking.

You assert that reconnecting with nature also strengthens community and family bonds, but where can busy urbanites start? Often, families want to connect with nature but don’t know how. We offer free tools at ChildrenAndNature.org to help you start a family nature club organized around prearranged nature play dates. One club has 600 families. This helps create meaningful social bonding within and between families. It’s something any family can do, regardless of location or income, and it’s good fun.

What roles do governments play in preserving a naturebalanced world? All have a role to play. Urban planners a hundred years ago planned cities around nature. It’s not a new idea; we’ve just forgotten. Nature can offer cost-effective solutions to some of the problems cashstrapped governments face. For example, it costs a lot to tear up a canyon and put in a new stormwater system, but a lot less to develop a system that takes advantage of the natural watershed.

People often think about nature as somewhere else, like

a state park or wilderness area, yet you point out the need to re-imagine our own yards and neighborhoods. What can we do to enhance the local habitats that ultimately sustain us? We often overlook the nature where we live, work and play. In 2008, for the first time in history, more people on Earth, were living in urban, rather than rural, areas. That means if we are going to have meaningful experiences with nature, we are going to have to rethink nature within cities. Looking forward, conservation measures alone won’t be enough to get us where we need to be. We need to start re-creating nature in order to protect the biodiversity that all creatures need, humans included. We can start in our backyards by replacing lawns with flowers and native plants that will bring back sustainable migration routes for birds and butterflies. Acting on The Nature Principle is an optimistic way of looking at the future. It’s not just about survival; it’s creating a way of life that is profoundly all-around better for all of us. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at April Writes.com.

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Ed Begley, Jr.’s

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mAkeover Saving Energy and Cutting Waste is a Family Affair by Brita Belli

d Begley, Jr., widely regarded as America’s most environmentally aware actor—the one by which other green celebrities are measured— has never tired of the years of effort he and his family have made in making their home as green as possible. But this past year, his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, had had enough. She isn’t fed up with turning off lights or relying on solar power—she’s just grown weary of the home’s tiny closets and sharing one small bathroom between two adults and a soon-to-beteenage daughter, 11-year-old Hayden. While Rachelle played the disgruntled foil to the over-achieving eco-cop Ed on their former television show, Living with Ed—which aired for three seasons, first on HGTV and then on Planet Green—her problems with their modest 24

1936 home in Studio City, California, are those to which most homeowners can relate. For example, cramped rooms make entertaining difficult. The home’s 1,600 square feet of main living space (plus an additional 600-square-foot room above the garage) does not easily accommodate the fundraisers the Begleys regularly host; not to mention the camera crews that routinely invaded the family’s day-to-day lives to capture the couple’s good-natured squabbles over everything from composting to conserving water and energy. For seven years, the family even ran a nontoxic cleaning business—Begley’s Best—out of their garage, adding to the mêlée. “Even if it were designed differently, it would be better,” Rachelle explains. “It’s just that it’s a 1936 house. Yes, it’s

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efficient, but it would be great to be able to incorporate everything that’s going on now in eco building and be a recipient of all the latest benefits—why not?” So, the Begleys are moving. After years of documenting how to retrofit an older house to maximize use of solar energy for electricity, heating, cooling and hot water, family recycling and rainwater catchment, they are planning to sell their modest abode and build a modern, 3,000-square-foot home a mile away. Ed emphasizes that the move is a major concession on his part. “I made it crystal clear when Rachelle and I were dating: ‘This is the home I plan to be buried in. I will never move.’ And I said it repeatedly from 1993 until about a year and a half ago; now I’m going against that.”

Although the Begleys are trading up, they will continue to set an example by building their new home to green building standards that few homeowners have achieved. They’re going for the platinum; that is, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards, the highest rating possible for buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc. org). This premier LEED designation requires an incredible environmental commitment in every aspect of the building process, from responsible site development, reduced water use and renewable energy utilities to the use of recycled and local materials and indoor air quality control. Of the more than 130 LEED Platinum building projects in California—the state that boasts the most such projects—only about 30 are private homes. Despite his initial protestations, Ed admits that he’s excited about the prospect. If there’s one thing he relishes, it’s a green challenge.

Life with Ed

It’s not easy to live up to Ed’s 30-yearstrong waste-nothing ethos. Although he first made a name for himself as an actor, initially as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the 1980s TV show St. Elsewhere, followed by his recurring roles in the hit TV series Six Feet Under and Arrested Development, as well as a co-starring role in Woody Allen’s 2009 film Whatever Works, lately he’s become best known as Hollywood’s green guru. He’s the people’s go-to expert on green building and saving energy, authoring the how-to books, Living Like Ed and Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living. Ed is often spotted around Hollywood riding his bike, his preferred mode of travel; on weekdays, he and his daughter ride together to her school, pedaling two miles each way. This down-to-earth, affable man is perhaps eco-conscious to a fault. The success of the show Living with Ed relied in great part on the watchdog antics of Ed catching his wife stuffing vegetable peelings down the garbage disposal, instead of in the compost bin, timing her long showers or opening a running dryer to discover Rachelle’s lone tank top inside. In each case, the chastised Rachelle vowed to be more eco-conscious, with a raised

eyebrow aimed at the camera. “I felt vindicated,” Rachelle says of her reality show adventures. “They [the viewers] were going to side with me.” If there’s any question that Ed’s needling occurs only when the cameras are on, his family members put those doubts to rest. Rachelle describes how her husband insists on keeping the temperature uncomfortably low on cold nights for the sake of saving energy; of turning off her curling iron while it’s warming up if she leaves the room; or switching off the TV if she’s listening to it while getting dressed down the hall. Daughter Hayden’s biggest gripe has to do with TV time. “I love to watch TV for hours on end,” she says. “My dad is very cautious about using power and we have to turn off several different things when we use the TV, like the DVR and its power switch.” But Ed insists that all these little energy-saving strategies add up. While he was willing to recently trade his obsolete 1992 TV set for an HDTV, he knows it’s a major energy hog—and not only when someone’s watching it. “The phantom power can be as high as 100 watts per hour,” he says—that’s the power the TV consumes simply by being plugged in. “But,” he notes, “ if you have power strips everywhere in the house and you just walk around and click off a few of them, all of that

phantom power is turned off. Then, you can enjoy an appliance like that without using a tremendous amount of energy.” The sun may be an unlimited source of energy, but the solar power stored in their home’s batteries has limitations—and Ed is a vigilant watchdog. With rooftop solar panels providing most of the home’s power, the Begleys remain blissfully unaware when there’s a power outage in the neighborhood. “I only find out about it when I walk to the post office and see the signal flashing to show that power has been restored,” Ed comments. Ed manually switches over to the municipal power grid only when he senses that the stored power capacity in the home’s solar batteries is running low. He foresees that eventually that system will be automated, but for now, he’s happy to keep track. The solar power generated onsite is enough to operate the house and professional TV cameras; it also charges an electric car in the garage—an all-electric 2002 Toyota RAV4 that’s clocked 85,000 miles. For hot water, the family comfortably relies mostly on a simple solar thermal setup—a 4-by-10-foot panel on the roof of black anodized tubing behind a piece of glass. A pump activates when a sensor in the panel senses that it’s hotter than the temperature in the tank. Ed observes: “If you keep things simple, they work well.” Simplicity also keeps maintenance issues at bay. The upkeep required for his solar electric system is minor; he’s committed only to adding water to the batteries every nine months and occasionally getting up to the roof to clean the panels with a brush and a little water.

Embracing the Great Outdoors

One of Ed’s first acts when he purchased his current house in 1988 was to rip up the existing lawn and replace it with native California plants and a fruit and vegetable garden. Unless raising cows or running a golf course, he can’t imagine why anyone would need high-maintenance, water-wasting grass outside their home. But, as with many of Ed’s improvements, energy saving

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tends to trump aesthetics. That’s where Rachelle comes in. “A few years after Rachelle had moved in here, she was telling a friend to meet her at the house,” Ed recalls, “and she said ‘It’s the one on the corner that looks like the Addams Family yard.’ I thought: ‘Oooh, maybe that garden isn’t quite as nice-looking as it used to be.’ It was very drought-tolerant, but it didn’t look good.” With Rachelle’s help, a new landscaper joined the effort of turning the formerly bleak-looking yard into an attractive mix of native plants that includes fragrant rosemary and purpleflowering sage along with broccoli, artichoke, corn and lettuce. Plans for the new family home will allow Ed an expanded capability to harvest rainwater through a large catchment system with an underground tank, so that he can irrigate the gardens without drawing from the municipal water supply— which he characterizes as having, “… our straw dipped into someone else’s drink”—namely, Northern California’s water. “If you’re going to take water from someone else,” Ed advises, “the least you can do is to use it responsibly and not waste it on non-native species.”

Meeting in the Middle

Bringing Rachelle’s aesthetic influence to bear has entailed replacing outdated 26

living room curtains with attractive and energy-efficient wooden shutters, and finding ways to recycle without having large bins in plain sight. She’s orchestrating the design and layout of the new house—allowing for both entertaining space and larger closets— while Ed focuses on its renewable energy systems—including more unshaded rooftop panels and orienting the building to make the most of natural light. “If we don’t go LEED Platinum, then who will?” Rachelle queries. “That alone is not easy; still, I want to make it look like other houses in the neighborhood. I don’t want a Jetsons’ house; super modern has never been my style. I‘d like to show people that you can have it all, and I’m praying that it’s true.” The Begleys got off to a good start in March by tearing down an existing home on the property they recently purchased—96 percent of which, from cabinets to pipes, will be recycled or reused through Habitat for Humanity. By March 2012, the new house should be finished. They want their LEED Platinum home to serve as a model for people who are building new residences, to show what is possible in achieving real energy efficiency and waste reduction without sacrificing style or comfort. Ed’s aim is to ensure the place produces more energy than it uses.

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As before, the whole process will be documented. “I hope that I’ve shown what you can do with a retrofit,” Ed says. “Now I want to show people what you can do from the ground up in 2011 and beyond.” The family’s ongoing focus on green living has made a major impact on Hayden, who accepts environmental consciousness as the norm. “I learned everything from my dad, from composting to solar panels,” Hayden says. “I always teach my friends to turn off the lights more often, take shorter showers, stuff like that.” Her green awareness gives this tween maturity beyond her years. As Rachelle says, “She thinks about things outside of herself. She’s always been conscientious. She’s also really concerned about the planet and very compassionate.” Hayden is proof that a family’s day-to-day environmental commitments can leave a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the immediate family. Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home. Her next book, due out this fall, explores the relationship of environmental toxins and autism.

Step Two: The Middle Road n Install a programmable thermostat. n Get a Cool-N-Save attachment for household air conditioners—a valve and mister system that activates when the A/C is on to drop temperatures around each unit by as much as 30 degrees (not recommended for mineralized well water). n Add insulation to drafty walls, ceilings, basements and even foundations. n Install new double- or triple-paned windows. n Add blinds or other window treat ments to help retain heat in winter and block it in the summer. n Purchase a new, energy-efficient dishwasher, refrigerator and other appliances.

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n Replace the lawn with drought tolerant grasses or native plants and vegetable/fruit/herb gardens or even an artificial lawn made of recycled rubber and plastic. Step Three: Major Commitments

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reen guru Ed Begley, Jr. likes to break down saving energy and reducing waste at home into doable steps that help us get the most out of our homes, so that we not only learn to live efficiently, but learn to love doing so. The how-to advice in his books comes packed with personal anecdotes and insights; it’s like a friend explaining the basics, as opposed to a know-it-all. Almost any energy-saving journey, Begley notes, begins with a green home audit. The one he had conducted for his home cost $1,000 because it was very thorough; basic audits cost $100 to $175 per hour. But, he’s convinced it was well worth it, because the auditor found many places where Begley could make simple minor adjustments to potentially save hundreds of dollars a year. What’s more, he ad-

vises, “A good green home audit will help you prioritize bigger changes, so you spend your money wisely.” Here’s how to move up the energy-saving ladder, one step at a time. Step One: The Low-Hanging Fruit n Switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent models. n Turn off lights and fans when leaving a room. n Change air filters. n Take shorter showers.

n Purchase and install a solar hot water system or tankless water heater; at minimum, install a timer to avoid wasteful heating of water 24/7 (a thermal blanket can help, too). n When updating a standard HVAC system, consider the value of switching to a heat pump model. n If building a new residence or looking to upgrade an outdated heating/cooling system (particularly for larger homes), opt for a geother mal heat pump, which uses 25 to 50 percent less energy than a traditional heating and cooling system.

n Turn off the faucet while shaving and brushing teeth.

n Evaluate the home’s solar potential and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof.

n Plug in power strips and use them to fully turn off electronics when not in use.

n Consider a home’s wind energy potential and install a home wind turbine.

n Recycle everything possible and compost all organic matter, from vegetable cuttings to coffee grounds.

Primary Source: Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living

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THE POWER OF PERMACULTURE Care for People, Sustain the Planet, Share the Surplus by John D. Ivanko

Permaculture is often considered a societal revolution disguised as gardening. It shows up in urban hamlets, suburban neighborhoods and rural farmyards. Be they large or small, the diverse flora and fauna in these Gardens of Eden gush with life.

he ethics of permaculture are simple: Everything revolves around caring for people and the planet, while sharing the surplus. A term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, permaculture melds the needs of human habitation and horticulture, creating viable integrated designs based on natural ecological systems, in which what’s produced by one element of the system becomes the input for another. “It’s about design and relationships,” explains Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture, with his wife Becky. “Permaculture is larger than gardening. It’s a creative and artful way of living where people and nature are both preserved and enhanced by thoughtful planning and the careful use

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of resources. Practices mimic patterns found in nature. Principles reflect a respectful approach to life. Embraced, these attributes create an environment of diversity, stability and resilience, where all may thrive for untold generations.”

Self-Sufficient Systems Permaculture is widely adaptable to suit local climates, soils and geographies, and can scale to any size location that can sustain life. Because nature fosters no waste, permaculture-inspired gardens recycle or reuse all nutrients and energy sources; this approach regenerates natural systems, while boosting the self-sufficiency of human settlements and reducing the need for industrial production systems that rely on polluting energy sources.

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The power of permaculture rests in its easy-to-understand foundations. Understanding them and our relationship to Earth’s ecology is where the work begins. n Take cues from nature: The goal of

permaculture is to mimic a natural landscape, and to make it more productive for human needs, as well. n Put up your own food; preserving

a garden’s harvest is like capturing sunlight. n Grow perennials that produce food;

plant an edible landscape, not a lawn. n Use less energy, feed the soil and har-

vest rainwater. On a finite planet, only renewable resources are sustainable. n Enable the surplus of one design

element to supply the need of another: Garden scraps feed chickens, which produce manure, which makes compost to nourish the garden. n Strive for self-reliance and resil-

iency, not self-sufficiency, and engage with the community; permaculture is an integrated system. n Avoid big and fast solutions that

can have unintended consequences; make the least change necessary and see if it works. As E.F. Schumacher famously stated: “Small is beautiful.” n There’s strength in diversity; value it by avoiding a monoculture of anything. n Remember that living on the edge

can be a very productive place; not all good ideas come from the mainstream. Source: Karl J. Schmidt, founder and owner of Glacial Lakes Permaculture, created this summary, adapted from the principles originated by permaculture pioneer David Holmgren, an ecological design engineer.

Place-Based Living Permaculture is equally appropriate for the urban and suburban areas where most Americans now live, says Wilson. “It’s for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place.” He and other permaculture enthusiasts maintain that, “With more and larger settings, together we can have a great positive effect on the total environment.” When it comes to the potential for rural areas, “We can harvest a far greater amount of resources

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Plants are selected and planted according to the way they help one another. Animals also play key roles in garden sustainability. Free-range chickens, for example, can help fertilize and work up the soil and control insect pests, while providing nutrient-packed eggs; humans, meanwhile, provide shelter, security, a water source and supplemental food. Surplus produced in these gardens is freely shared. “Many permaculturists are concerned about their relationships with others—all others—and the planet,” continues Wilson. “We believe that it is possible to redesign our lives to provide an abundance of food, fiber, energy and shelter for every person on this planet, while dramatically improving overall quality of life.” He notes that only 20 percent of the permaculture process is about growing food. “Permaculture is the big picture,” agrees Heather Lanier, who has developed a plan for Hill of the Hawk Farm, in Big Sur, California. “It’s about how relationships are built and how these relationships help care for one another in the circle of life.” At her farm, the staff are transforming abandoned chicken coops into living spaces and artist studios, and planting a forest garden that will provide shade and fresh fruit, while attracting beneficial insects. Chickens and ducks meander around a series of ponds that collect water in preparation for the region’s long dry season. Just down the road, the Esalen Institute offers educational workshops, which Lanier’s staff have attended. An instructor there also helped complete the permaculture plan for Lanier’s property.

Permaculture is for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place. than we do now—water, sun, carbon dioxide and wind—and greatly improve productivity, while improving the overall quality of the region.” However, he quickly clarifies: “One can be very successful in small spaces, too.” John D. Ivanko is the co-author of Rural Renaissance, describing Inn Serendipity’s journey toward sustainability (InnSerendipity.com), based in part on permaculture and onsite generation of wind and solar power.

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Glossary Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, but fingers and hands are used, instead of stimulation with needles, in order to restore the balanced flow of the body’s life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners unblock and strengthen. Common styles of acupressure include Jin Shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more, and Shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds. Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs. Alexander Technique: A system of re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn longstanding patterns of movement. The Alexander Technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions such as back, shoulder or neck pain, nervous tension, poor coordination, breathing problems and vocal strain. It is frequently used by athletes and performing artists to improve performance level. Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders

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aintaining our health seems to be on the minds of everyone today. And it’s no wonder, as the complexities of daily life consume our attention, that we are also discovering that our doctor often doesn’t have a magic pill that can heal our pain and illness. Additionally, the realization that our booming industrial, chemical and agricultural advancements have actually produced many negative effects on the overall health of our bodies and environment looms before us like a massive hurdle to overcome. The signs show up in our culture everywhere—from our youth self-medicating with illegal drugs to our elderly faced with pharmaceutical bills that easily exceed a thousand dollars per month. Yet, Americans are responding. There is an ancient proverb that says, “When the student is ready, the master appears.” Research data claiming that vitamin and herbal supplements have become a $15 billion a year industry along with statistics that show 4 out of 10 Americans are using alternative and complementary healthcare is a strong indication that we are ready. We are ready to learn more. We are ready to take responsibility for our own health. We are reawakening to the knowledge that appropriate nutrition, invigorating physical fitness, and peaceful relaxation integrated with conventional medicine as practiced in the U.S. is sound advice. Listen to your body, feel the flow of your energy, notice each breath as a breath of life—and enjoy your journey to good health. The people you find in Natural Awakenings stand ready to take this journey with you.

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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 32.

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

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(Inside Sportsclub) Joan Massey, L. Ac. 712 Congaree Rd. 864-331-2522•Greenville Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, autoimmune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxiﬁcation techniques. See ad, page 13.

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Amber Addison 14 S. Main St. 864-233-4811•Greenville Acupuncture is a system which can influence promotion of health and wellbeing, prevention of illness, and treatment of various medical conditions including pain and allergies.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Marina Ponton, L. Ac. 1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E 864-370-1140•Greenville www.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com Specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and therapeutic massage therapy. We also offer natural health services and products that will help you meet your health goals including herbs, nutrition, fertility, and pain management. See ad, page 52.

James C. Kapetanakos, DOM, Lac, 864-261-9888•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 55.

ALKALIZING WATER SKRIP SHOPPE

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 405 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer www.SkripShoppePharmacy.com Enagic Alkaline Water, available at Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy, can improve your health! It promotes weight loss, boosts the immune system, removes muscle pains, eliminates many digestive issues. See ad, page 67.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Barbara Morris RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072•Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com Barbara looks at all your health needs – working with you to relieve allergies, improve immune function, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hormones, clean up your diet and improve nutrition. See ad, page 2.

such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments. Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created. Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to ayurvedic principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurvedic prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

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Bee venom therapy (BVT): The therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments. Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor.” The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating them. Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and natural awakenings

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is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored. BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor/acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating a series of tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens the body’s innate knowledge of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, infections, parasites, chronic fatigue, allergies, addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the bestknown types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

SKRIP SHOPPE

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 405 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer www.SkripShoppePharmacy.com For relief from allergies and natural solutions to your health needs, come to Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy. We have nutritional supplements and knowledgeable staff to help you. See ad, page 67.

AROMATHERAPY BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

E. North St. at Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenville www.BourgChiro.com Experience the joy of Young Living Essential Oils! Learn about the healing power locked within the lifeblood of plants. See ad, page 54.

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 29.

AUTOMOBILE/ TRANSPORTATION DICK BROOKS HONDA OF GREER

14100 E. Wade Hampton Blvd. 864-877-9090•Greer www.DickBrooksHonda.com Our philosophy is simple. If we sell you the best vehicles at the lowest prices and treat our customers with respect, we will be successful. Check out our hybrid and low emissions - high mileage vehicles!

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BABY PRODUCTS NATURAL BABY

11 College St. 864-631-1500•Greenville www.ILoveNaturalBaby.com Natural baby products, wood toys, cloth diapers, classes and events. Right off Main Street downtown.

VISION OF LIFE

104 Commons Blvd. Ste. A 864-269-5420•Piedmont www.VisionOfLifeUltrasound.com There is no greater joy than the beginning of a new life. Let us show you your little one before their birth day.

BAKERY BAVARIAN PRETZEL FACTORY

Linda Gschnitzer 1106 Woodruff Rd. 864-238-6266•Greenville www.BavarianPretzelFactory.com Authentic German bakery/deli specializing in artisan breads and pastries.

CUPCAKE COUTURE & CATERING

15 Conestee Ave. 864-271-7006•Greenville www.ILoveCupCakeCouture.com Specializing in specialty-diet catering. Vegan, sugar-free, gluten- free. Menus custom designed with your specific needs and requests. We use the highest quality ingredients catering to your dietetic needs, without sacrificing flavor or taste. See ad, Page 22.

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metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usually in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office. The EDTA blocks excess free radical production, protecting tissues and organs from further damage. Over time, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancer. More recently, chelation therapy also has been used to reverse symptoms of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by removing obstructive plaque built up in the circulatory system. Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment. (Also see Network Chiropractic.) Colon therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease.

BAKERY LOAFIN’ AROUND HAND CRAFTED BAKED GOODS

105 Hunt St. Ste. E 864-469-9920•Greer www.LoafinAround.weebly.com Greer’s only hand-crafted bakery using local and all natural products. Ask about catering, box lunches, cheesecakes, wedding and birthday cakes.

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING 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 46.

BIOFEEDBACK PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Barbara Morris RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072•Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com Your body knows best!! We use biofeedback to identify what you need – nutrition, supplements, homeopathic, and many other related health issues. See ad, page 2.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BODYLOGICMD

Dr. Kenneth Orbeck 300 Executive Center Dr. 877-749-8832•Greenville www.BodyLogicMD.com Dr. Kenneth Orbeck practices integrative and functional medicine and dedicates his practice to helping women and men ﬁnd relief from hormone imbalances such as menopause, andropause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue and thyroid disorders. He uses a three-tiered approach to wellness by customizing nutrition, ﬁtness regimes, and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 58.

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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 43.

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, panormic views, two kitty towers. Live in owner, no extra fees for medications.

BODY & PERSONAL CARE RASPBERRY MOON SKIN THERAPY

Nicole Martin 1211D Laurens Rd. 864-271-2710•Greenville www.RaspberryMoonST.com Waxing from head to toe and everything in between! We specialize in hard wax for all of your sensitive areas. No scream cream sold here! Mention NA and receive a complimentary brow shaping with any facial or bikini wax. ($15 value) Find us on Facebook. com/RaspberryMoon.

BODYWORK CAROLINA STRUCTURAL ENERGETIC THERAPY

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

103 D. Regency Commons Dr. 864-630-0031•Greer PoshJewelryOnline.com/massage Experiencing migraines, carpel tunnel, neck/back/hip pain, numb or tingling ﬁngers? I can help! Experienced Therapist with your comfort & wellbeing in mind! Receive an addition 30 minutes FREE with a 1 hour service of your choice! Call Today! See ad, page 53.

BRAIN TRAINING BRAIN BALANCE OF GREENVILLE

2531 Woodruff Rd. Ste #113 864-329-9933•Simpsonville www.BrainBalanceCenters.com 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 23.

LEARNING Rx

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

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Reduce time spent on homework, improve test grades, and increase attention span with Cranium Camp; a week long hands-on program designed to boost brainpower. See ad, back cover.

CANCER CARE/SERVICES PROVIDENCE HOSPICE

1 East Sundance Drive 864-558-9240•Easley www.ProvidenceHospiceCare.com Our team is seasoned in conventional end-of-life healthcare as well as natural care techniques, such as. Massage/Bodywork, Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, Guided Visualization, Prayer/Meditation... Providence Hospice provides a personalized blend of specialized services for the patient, and family.

Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold. Color therapy and colorpuncture: Color therapists believe that the vibrations of color waves can directly affect body cells and organs. Thus, different hues can treat illnesses and improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. Many practitioners also claim that the body emits an ‘aura,’ or energy field, with colors reflecting a person’s state of health. Color therapists apply colored lights or apply color mentally, through suggestion, to restore the body’s physical and psychic health. Colorpuncture combines the insights of light physics with the knowledge of the meridian points emphasized in Chinese acupuncture. The noninvasive technique is used to clear blockages in the meridians and restore healthy energy flow. Kirlian photographs track improvements. Another related sensory healing technique is light therapy, which attempts to restore well-being and can be successful in treating the depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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Counseling/Psychotherapy: These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice. Craniosacral therapy (CST): A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity. Dance/movement therapy: A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in 463U; the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

383U; Decluttering: Based on the theory that clutter drains both physical and mental energy. Decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on 5523U releasing things (clothing, papers, furniture, objects and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The 4625U; second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither 385U necessary or nourishing. 36

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BAVARIAN PRETZEL FACTORY

Linda Gschnitzer 1106 Woodruff Rd. 864-238-6266•Greenville www.BavarianPretzelFactory.com Authentic German bakery/deli specializing in artisan breads and pastries.

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CHILDBIRTH CAROLINA WATERBIRTH

915 South St. Simpsonville 864-329-0010•735-7270 www.CarolinaWaterBirth.com CWB introduces DOULA DU JOUR. We provide continuous emotional and physical support for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We are extremely economical. See ad, this page 35.

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DR. CYNTHIA HORNER CHIROPRACTOR

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.

PEDIATRIC HAIR SOLUTIONS

1302 Rutherford Rd. 864-679-2601•Greenville www.CustomizedCompanionCare.com We provide in-home support for expectant and new mothers, the elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs children and adults. Our compassionate staff are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured. Run by a healthcare professional – not a franchise. See ad, page 57.

Transform

104 Commons Blvd. Ste. A 864-269-5420•Piedmont www.VisionOfLifeUltrasound.com There is no greater joy than the beginning of a new life. Let us show you your little one before their birth day.

Maureen Ramble 864-918-4527•Greenville www.PediatricHairSolutions.com We take the stress out of lice! Our safe, fast, and effective 30 minute treatment is now available in Greenville. NO PESTICIDES and NO TOXINS!

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ANDERSON WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Kristen Geles 1704 E. Greenville St. Ste. 1C 864-226-7676•Anderson www.AndersonWellness.net Dr. Geles is regarded as one of the most conservative and gentle chiropractors in the Upstate. She has extra credentialing in treating spinal disc related problems. See ad, page 14.

BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

E. North St. at Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenville www.BourgChiro.com Serving the Upstate since 1983. Exceptional results! We offer state-of-the-art gentle techniques and therapies. 80% discount first visit. See ad page 54.

CAROLINA PRO-WELLNESS

3725 Grandview Dr. Ste. 3 864-228-0047•Simpsonville www.CarolinaProWellness.com You determine if you want a traditional adjustment or a new age non-invasive technique without twisting or popping. Muscle therapies offered! Insurance accepted.

DR. ARLENE WELCH

122 Memorial Drive (Located in Absolute Wellness) 864-906-1633·Greer www.AHealingExperience.com Take care of your health and the health of your family naturally through Chiropractic. Offering affordable, convenient care in a relaxing atmoshphere for you and your family with unlimited access on your own schedule.

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE

205 Bryce Ct. (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place) 864-987-5995•Simpsonville www.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com A health and wellness center focusing on providing the NUCCA procedure for the whole family. Long term relief with none of the cracking or popping, all adjustments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides, whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 23.

GUEST CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

(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 59.

Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of) silver-mercury fillings.

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Detoxification: The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing. Doula: A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast feeding. Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present because they felt reassured, and therefore freer to support their mates. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or ‘stuck,’ negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere. Energy field work: The art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner channels and directs energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the natural awakenings

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patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands. Environmental medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression. Enzyme therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and wellbeing by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods. Feldenkrais® method: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings. Feng shui: The ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

KEMP CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr. Monica Kemp, D.C. 103D Regency Commons Dr. 864-848-6890•Greer Dr. Kemp provides gentle and effective care for all ages. Experienced in Activator, Applied Kinesiology, and Holographic Health. Hormone balancing and nutritional counseling also available.

LAMMY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, P.A.

Jeffrey Lammy, DC 2108 Laurens Rd, Ste. B 864-631-2224•Greenville www.LammyFamilyChiro.com Only $30 per ofﬁce visit! Affordable chiropractic services for families and individuals. Our goal is to get you healthy as quick as possible so you can enjoy your life again. Get started on the path to better health today!

PALMETTO CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC

4200 E. North St. Ste. #6 864-244-4123•Greenville Info@PalmettoClinicOfChiropractic.com We offer chiropractic & spinal rehabilitation services. We also offer nutritional counseling, weight loss, ionized water, whole food supplements and more. Achieve maximum health here!

PELHAM FALLS CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Heidi K Hutto, D.C. 103D Regency Commons Dr. 864-234-1010•Greer www.PelhamFallsChiro.com Your health is our focus! We offer low force activator methods, traction, Cox ﬂexion/distraction, plus nutritional supplements such as Natures Sunshine and Standard Process products.

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TIMPANELLI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

4006 E. North St. 864-386-8316• Greenville www.TimpanelliChiropractic.com Straight chiropractic care-adjustments only. Free consultations; no appointments necessary. Affordable monthly plans available. Your nerves control your body; your spine protects your nerves. Take care of your spine.

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, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 41.

COLD LASER THERAPY BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

E. North St. at Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenville www.BourgChiro.com The patented ML830® is the ﬁrst “low level laser” approved by the FDA in 2002 to treat pain and swelling. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is painless and non-invasive with EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS ! See ad, page 54.

COLLEGE FUNDING NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE

Antoinette Coggins, Ind. Agent 935 S. Main St, Ste. #400 864-213-5433•Greenville I build, provide and preserve assets for you. Also offer college funding, estate and retirement planning programs. See ad, page 15.

BETSY S. ExTON, MA

Creative Health 14 S. Main St•Greenville 864-233-4811 Obtain optimal health by cleansing toxins and waste from the body. I-ACT certiﬁed colon hydrotherapist for 5+years, achieved advancedlevel certiﬁcation. Worked at the Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute.

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! Call us about our $99 Winter Special. See ad, page 11.

KIM TRAMMEL

122 Memorial Dr. 864-979-0500•Greer kim.trammel@gmail.com Kim trammel is a certiﬁed colon hydrotherapist offering colon cleansing in a natural, relaxed, and private setting. Call today to begin your journey to wellness.

COMPANION CARE CUSTOMIZED COMPANION CARE, INC.

1302 Rutherford Rd. 864-679-2601•Greenville www.CustomizedCompanionCare.com We provide inhome support for expectant and new mothers, the elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs children and adults. Our compassionate staff are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured. Run by a healthcare professional – not a franchise. See ad, page 57.

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

Specializing in custom compounding, including thyroid medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and 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 61.

PROPP DRUGS

Lee Propp, Pharm.D. 1529 N. Fant St. 864-226-8383•Anderson Specializing in cost-effective, customized medication compounding, including alternative dosage forms, pediatric formation, veterinary dosing and compounding and many more. Propp Drugs has been serving Anderson for 40 years.

problems. In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries. Functional medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health. Guided imagery and creative visualization: Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses. Imagination is an important element of the visualization process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances.

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Healing touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support selfhealing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully-clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing. Herbal medicine: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices. natural awakenings

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Holotropic breathwork: A self-exploration technique that combines breathing, evocative music and a specific form of bodywork to integrate one’s physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. At workshops run by facilitators, participants try to access the four “levels” of experience that are available during breathing: sensory, biographical, perinatal and transpersonal. By accessing buried memories, individuals can relive their birth experience or traumatic life events, free up ‘stuck’ emotional viewpoints or experience a mystical state of awareness, such as connecting with the Universe. Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing. Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a self-care program. Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop

SHAW’S CUSTOM COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Charles C. Turner R. Ph. 1633 East North St. 864-235-0361•Greenville www.ShawsRX.com Established since 1952, Charles Turner has been compounding for 30 years.Specializing in hormone replacement, veterinary, dentistry, pediatric, podiatry, dermatology and pain management. Patient consultations are available. Mention this ad and receive 10% off your compound.

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 53.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

SKRIP SHOPPE

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 405 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer www.SkripShoppePharmacy.com 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 67.

COUNSELING SERVICES AN INNER VIEW

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260•Piedmont A psychotherapy practice that integrates mind, body and insight-oriented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, past trauma, and relationship conﬂicts. See ad, page 44.

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 42.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ABSOLUTE WELLNESS, LLC

Candace Pyatt, LMT #2521 122 Memorial Dr. 864-230-5302•Greer Candace utilizes massage, craniosacral, and reiki therapies to help people achieve optimum health and wellness. “Where wellness begins at our door.”

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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 47.

WATERSTONE DENTISTRY

Beatriz T. Dennis, DMD 905 E. Washington St. 864-232-0440•Greenville www.WaterstoneDentistry.com Waterstone Dentistry combines stress-alleviating relaxation treatments with state-of-the-art technology to provide the most comfortable, most comprehensive dental care available.

DETOxIFICATION BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466•Simpsonville www.YourBridge2Wellness.com Cleanse and Detox to maintain or improve your health. Affordable packages. Senior and military discounts. Flexible hours to fit your needs-Call today! See ad, page 11.

EDUCATION FIVE OAKS ACADEMY – A MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1101 Jonesville Rd. 864-228-1881•Simpsonville www.FiveOaksAcademy.com Five Oaks stands alone in our area as the only Montessori school to offer a cohesive program that serves children, toddler aged – middle school.

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smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses. Integrative medicine: This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation. Intuitive arts: A general term for various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead; tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

ENERGY SAVINGS SIEGEL HOMES

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. See ad, page 52.

WALDROP SOLAR SOLUTIONS

L’BRI PURE N’ NATURAL

Henry Siegel 864-905-2898•Greenville www.SiegelHomes.com True craftsman bringing over 25 years of experience to your home. Small repair jobs, room remodels or restoring older homes, Siegel Homes is the solution. Offering green energy saving products and solutions. See ad, page 60. 864-272-3201•Greenville 864-578-7252•Spartanburg www.WaldropInc.com We provide services to evaluate energy consumption of existing systems through recommendations to enhance operating costs via system modiﬁcations and/or new conventional or solar/geothermal applications. Your energy saving solution!

FACIALS/SKIN CARE CREATIVE HEALTH

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

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive selfcare. Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A gentle, non-invasive energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully-clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions. Kinesiology/applied kinesiology: The study of muscles and their move42

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Deniese V. Dover / Skin Care Consultant 864-266-1388•Serving the Upstate www.Deniese.Lbri.com What makes L’Bri Pure N’ Natural different? The ingredients tell it all. NO harmful chemicals…NO artificial builders…No paraffin or petroleums. Naturally the best skin care products…naturally the best income opportunity. Order free samples online.

NU AURA SKIN SPA & SALON

732 S. Main St. (Upper level @ Amer. Grocery) 864-288-7700•Greenville www.NuAuraSpaSalon.com Our skincare services are designed to make you more vibrant, more conﬁdent and ultimately provide a boost to your self-image and self-esteem.

FARM STORE LIVE OAK FARMS

230 Sam Davis Rd. 864-991-9839•Woodruff www.LiveOakFarmsLLC.com Our store has everything for your farm to table needs. We have pastured poultry, grass fed beef, local produce, and Charleston seafood. See ad, inside back cover.

FARM TOURS CAROLINA GRASSFED BEEF & FREE-RANGE EGGS

864-226-5937 robinmcgee16@gmail.com www.CarolinaGrassfedBeef.com Grassfed, grass-ﬁnished beef never fed grain or grain byproducts. We use no antibiotics, hormones, dewormers, vaccines, or pesticides, only minerals and herbs. Call before you visit. Closed on Mondays.

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LIVE OAK FARMS

230 Sam Davis Rd. 864-991-9839•Woodruff www.LiveOakFarmsLLC.com Take a trolley tour around the farm! Only $5 per person. Reserve our picturesque barn for your wedding or special event. See ad, inside back cover.

SPLIT CREEK FARM, LLC

3806 Centerville Rd. 864-287-3921•Anderson www.SplitCreek.com Split Creek Farm market sells the farm’s artisan goat milk products: cheese, fudge, yogurt, and milk. Other products available also. Mon-Sat.

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN FINE REDESIGNS

Michele Senac, CFSP Redesign/Feng Shui Certiﬁed 864-631-9335 www.FineRedesigns.com Have a beautiful home or ofﬁce without spending a lot! Using your existing furniture, artwork & accessories, I can create a harmonious space through the art of Interior Redesign & Feng Shui. See ad, page 36.

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ment. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered. Macrobiotics: An Eastern philosophy best known in the West for its dietary principles. Macrobiotic theory posits that there is a natural order to all things. By synchronizing our eating habits with the cycles of nature, we can achieve a fuller sense of balance within ourselves and with the world around us. Although not a specific diet, it emphasizes low-fat and highfiber foods, whole grains, vegetables, sea vegetables and seeds, all cooked in accordance with macrobiotic principles. Magnetic field therapy: Electromagnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is reported to relieve symptoms and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the effects of stress.

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RASPBERRY MOON SKIN THERAPY

Massage therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness. Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methnatural awakenings

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ods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stressrelated ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure. Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)

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FITNESS G7, INC. – THE STUDIO

David Goff 311 E. Main St. 864-639-7777•Central www.G7Central.com Health, ﬁtness and wellness facility offering strength training, functional movement and cardiovascular conditioning programs. Machines, free weights, kettlebells, yoga, Pilates, Nia, and massage therapy offered.

POWER FITNESS

1914 Woodruff Rd. 864-288-1411•Greenville www.PowerFitnessInc.com We are the Upstate’s residential and commercial ﬁtness equipment experts. Come visit our showroom today for all your exercise equipment needs.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A non-invasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time. Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth. 44

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FOOTBATH DETOx BOURG CHIROPRACTIC

E. North St. at Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenville www.BourgChiro.com Come enjoy a detox footbath and let us help you get ready for spring. $30 a session or 10 for $200 with the mention of this ad! Call Bourg Chiropractic today. See ad, page 54.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BODYLOGICMD

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 43.

GARDENING/FARMING GROW

12 Vicki Cir. 864-593-4207• Greenville www.GrowUpstate.com GROW provides gardening consulting, soil testing, rain barrels, custom trellises and educational workshops.

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. See ad, page 21.

GEOTHERMAL/ HEATING & AIR WALDROP HEATING & AIR SOLUTIONS

864-272-3201•Greenville 864-578-7252•Spartanburg www.WaldropInc.com

We provide HVAC solutions to clientele with improved equipment efﬁciencies, operating cost improvement, and alternate energy (solar and geothermal) applications. Your energy saving solution!

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 with as little as $2.99 a card and it includes the postage. 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 66.

NATURAL BABY

11 College St. 864-631-1500•Greenville www.ILoveNaturalBaby.com Natural baby products, wood toys, cloth diapers, classes and events. Right off Main Street downtown.

Network chiropractic: Uses Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.) Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing and gestures, in order to detect and help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state.

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Nutritional counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutritionbased, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids. Orthomolecular medicine: Employs vitamins, minerals and amino acids to create nutritional content and balance in the body. Orthomolecular medicine targets a wide range of conditions, including depression, hypertension, cancer, schizophrenia and other mental and physiological disorders. Osteopathy/osteopathic physicians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s natural awakenings

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natural healing capacities. Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.) are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors (M.D.) and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions. Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided. Personal fitness trainer: A certified fitness professional who designs fitness programs for individuals desiring one-on-one training. The goal is to provide optimal fitness results in the privacy of one’s home or at another location, such as a club or office.

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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 chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

SCREAMIN’ GOOD BAKERY

Rise Myers 864-610-0418• serving the Upstate www.ScreaminGood.com Fabulous and mouth watering, 100% Gluten Free baked goods, all natural. Rolls, biscuits, snacks and delectable sweets. Visit our booth at the Saturday First Market.

GREEN BUILDING CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS ADDISON HOMES, LLC

PO Box 25265 864-848-2667•Greenville www.Addison-Homes.com Addison Homes, an awardwinning residential construction ﬁrm dedicated to the construction and renovation of high-performance, energy efﬁcient, healthy homes across the Upstate of South Carolina.

GREEN CLEANING GREEN TO CLEAN

Tina Valentin, Founder & CEO 864-704-7477• Greenville www.GreenToClean.org Green certified business. Highly trained cleaning specialist knowledgeable in green cleaning methods and techniques. Experience the feeling of living lightly.

GRIEF AND LOSS COUNSELING PROVIDENCE HOSPICE

1 East Sundance Drive 864-558-9240•Easley www.ProvidenceHospiceCare.com Providence understands that a hospice journey can be distressing for the patient and caregivers. It is our desire to help teach the art of both living and dying naturally without pain, without fear and in complete peace. Just as being born is sacred, we view the dying process also as holy.

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HEAD & SHOULDERS, KNEES AND TOES SALON

2811 Reidville Road, Ste. 13 &14 864-587-5500•Spartanburg www.HeadAndShouldersSalon.com Our organic hair color and product line is made with certified organic ingredients. It is 100% vegan friendly and is not harmful to the environment. See ad, page 37.

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 preplanned and custom spa package services. See ad, page 48.

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. Formalyhyde-free Keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consulations & personalized products. ION Footbath detox. See ad, page 31.

NU AURA SKIN SPA & SALON

732 S. Main St. (Upper level @ Amer. Grocery) 864-288-7700•Greenville www.NuAuraSpaSalon.com Specializing in designs and color speciﬁc to your lifestyle, routine and total body image. We use only the highest quality hair care and skincare products.

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Pilates: A structured system of small isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries. Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage. Qigong and Tai chi: Qigong and Tai chi combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body , improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a self-defense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

HAIR SALON/SPA 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 Eurpean hair products. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards accepted.

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THE WIND INSTITUTE

Nicole Dockins, RMT 100 E. Lee Rd., Ste. A 864-770-3576•Taylors www.TheWindInstitute.com Find yourself… experience a level of awareness and connection as you delve into the simplicity and complexity of mastering Tenohria (palm healing) as you become certified in traditional Japanese Reiki.

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HEALTH FOOD STORES ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Bobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant 101 College St. 864-963-2882•Simpsonville www.NaturalFarmacy.net 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 42.

BACK TO NATURE

106 Pelzer Hwy. 864-859-0708• Easley www.BackToNatureEasley.com Natural Food Store - Glutenfree foods, grassfed beef, Springer Mountain Chicken, raw milk, goat’s milk & cheese, vitamins and supplements, essential oils, MonSat 10-7. Also on Facebook.

CAROLINA GRASSFED BEEF & FREE-RANGE EGGS

3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220•Greenville www.EarthFare.com

Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturally-raised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products, and 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.

NATURE’S CUPBOARD

1630 N. Main St. 864-225-7199•Anderson Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm We are a local family-owned health food store. Specialty items and services include: Raw milk, local eggs, gluten-free foods, live blood analysis, and free seminars.

THE WILD RADISH

Jody Harris & Gigi Perry 161 Verdin Rd. 864-297-1105•Greenville Vitamins and women’s products, anti-aging support, herbs and aromatherapy, goat’s milk and cheeses, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 21.

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.

HEALTHY HOME & OFFICE RAINBOW PAINTS

BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS 102 E. Butler Rd. 864-288-2692•Mauldin Eco-friendly Benjamin Moore low-odor paints and Bona floor products. Knowledgeable staff to help you with your decorating needs. Locally-owned since 1970. Mention this ad, and receive 5% off $100 purchase.

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS MARKET FOR LIFE

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

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Real Time EEG Neurofeedback: Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns. Rebirthing breathwork: Also known as conscious connected breathing, or vivation. Rebirthing is a means to access and release unresolved emotions. The technique uses conscious, steady, rhythmic breathing, without pausing between inhaling and exhaling. Guided by a professional rebirther, clients reexperience past memories, including birth, and let go of emotional tension stored in the body. Reconnective Healing™: Uses light and dimensional frequencies that work on all levels of the body/mind to reduce stress, foster relaxation and raise the body’s healing vibration. The idea of Reconnective Healing is to reconnect the meridian or acupuncture lines on the body that have become disconnected from the larger, universal grid of meridian lines.

HOLISTIC HOME 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 43.

HOMEOPATHY PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Barbara Morris RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072•Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com We use Biofeedback communication with your body to identify what type of homeopathic your body needs. This personalized approach enables superior results. See ad, page 2.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SIEGEL HOMES

Henry Siegel 864-905-2898•Greenville www.SiegelHomes.com A true craftsman bringing over 25 years of experience to your home. Small repair jobs, room remodels or restoring older homes, Siegel Homes is the solution. Offering green energy saving products and solutions. See ad, page 60.

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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.

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Regression therapies: Operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional problems are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, such as childhood traumas. The practitioner uses hypnosis, or other altered states of consciousness, and relaxation techniques to access the source of “unfinished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives. Reflexology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions. Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.” A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate. Rolfing structural integration (Rolfing): A hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility. Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians,

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PROVIDENCE HOSPICE

1 East Sundance Drive 864-558-9240•Easley www.ProvidenceHospiceCare.com Providence Hospice focuses on the mind, body and spirit of our patients helping to synchronize each into their own, natural rhythms. We provide holistic end-of-life healthcare by integrating conventional medicine with complementary care.

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HYPNOTHERAPY A BETTER WAY HYPNOTHERAPY, LLC

Dr. W. Jeffrey Kramer 7-C Brendan Way 864-242-5810•Greenville www.ABWHypnosis.com Create a more conﬁdent and healthier you through Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. Specializing in smoking cessation, weight removal, stress reduction, pain management, and enhanced self-confidence.

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LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

LAB TESTING ON CALL MEDICAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 1740 Woodruff Rd. (Publix Shopping Center) 864-458-9288•Greenville

At On-Call Medical Healthcare Solutions you have direct access to laboratory testing and medical products at discounted prices. Physician directed HCG weight loss. Convenient, conﬁdential, fast results, and no appointment needed. See ad, page 44.

LIFE COACH LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE

864-282-8989•Greenville Dianne@LifeCoachingInstitute.net www.LifeCoachingInstitute.net Our neuropsychological approach, Insight Transformation, trains thoughts and emotions from the inside out for happiness and optimal outcomes in life, work, health and relationships. See ad, page 52.

MARTIAL ARTS UPSTATE HOLISTIC HEALTH

Sara and Toran Gordinier 1085 Old Clemson Hwy. 864-653-0570•Anderson www.UpstateHolisticHealth.com Kuk Sool Won is a traditional Korean martial art that teaches respect,selfdiscipline, ﬁtness, and family values. Strikes, throws, traditional weapons, acrobatics and body conditioning are offered.

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HOSPICE CARE

MASSAGE/BODYWORK AIRMID (INSIDE ABSOLUTE WELLNESS)

Antoinette Dyer, LMT #4156 122 Memorial Dr. 864-363-5382•Greer www.amtamembers.com/myairmid Promote your body’s natural healing ability, lower stress and move free from pain. Motherhood is possible through Fertility Massage. $10 off your ﬁrst1hour massage.

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in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs. Shiatsu may be used to help diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels. Sound healing: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony. Spiritual healing/counseling: Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of Divine Spirit. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, reminding the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability. The Results System: A non-intrusive system using kinesiology (biofeedback via muscle testing) to identify and release body stressors at a cellular level, allowing the body to operate at the highest levels of efficiency possible. It may have a positive affect on conditions such as chemical imbalance, learning disorders, attention deficit disorders and alcoholism. Thermography (thermal imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges. Trager approach (psychophysical integration): A system of movement re-education that seeks to address the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fully clothed body, the

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ANDERSON WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Kristen Geles 1704 E. Greenville St. Ste. 1C 864-226-7676•Anderson www.AndersonWellness.net Three nationally certified, professional massage therapists are on staff and are experienced in the different types of massage including neuromuscular (deep tissue) and Swedish (light pressure). See ad, page 14.

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

Ingrid Harris - LMT#5866 2110 Augusta St. (lower level) 864-430-3292•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com Intuitive massage, massage cupping, face lifting and drainage with micro-cups, Cranial Touch, Reﬂexology, Ionic foot detox, Parafﬁn wax treatment. Manage your stress and pain, as well as rejuvenate your body with my services. 20% discount with this ad. See website for details. See ad, page 49.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Starr Williams-Altop, 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 52.

JONI DURHAM, LMT #2926

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

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPY

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

www.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy.com

Looking to release muscle tightness? Stressed out or anxious? Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates. Relief is just a phone call away! Your ﬁrst one hour session is only $35. See ad, page 14.

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MENTAL FITNESS QUICKWITZ

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

QuickWitz is a unique brain training program for the 55+ population. Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

MINERAL MAKEUP NU AURA SKIN SPA & SALON

732 S. Main St. (Upper level @ Amer. Grocery) 864-288-7700•Greenville www.NuAuraSpaSalon.com We feature Jane Iredale mineral makeup - the gold standard in skincare makeup - designed to enhance your natural beauty and allow your personality to shine.

R & R MASSAGE THERAPY

Rita Cunningham, LMT #5999 106 Memorial Dr. (inside Acupuncture of Greer) 864-451-9295•Greer 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, page 13.

VALENCIA LITTLEJOHN, LMT#5804

864-630-0031•Greenville Valencia505@yahoo.com www.PoshJewelryOnline.com/massage Experiencing migraines, carpal tunnel, neck/back/hip pain, numb or tingling ﬁngers? I can help and would love the opportunity to FIX your issues. Free back polish and lava foot treatment with your ﬁrst visit! Call Today! See ad, page 53.

NATURAL FOODS BUFFALO FARMS

1705 Jonesville Rd. 864-553-5500•Simpsonville www.CarolinaBuffalo.com See the buffalo roam, Bison meat and much more available. Give us a call, so you can get it fresh! Visit us at the Thursday Simpsonville Farmer’s Market 3-6pm, and Tuesday at the Whole Foods Farmer’s Market from 10am2pm.

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CAROLINA GRASSFED BEEF & FREE-RANGE EGGS

864-226-5937 robinmcgee16@gmail.com www.CarolinaGrassfedBeef.com Grassfed, grassﬁnished beef never fed grain or grain by-products. We use no antibiotics, hormones, dewormers, vaccines, or pesticides, only minerals and herbs.

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practitioner encourages him or her to see that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager approach includes “mentastics,” simple, active, self-induced movements that can be done by the client during regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular disorders, and to the stresses and discomforts of everyday living. Vegetarianism: The voluntary abstinence from eating meat and/or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons. Lacto-ovo vegetarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy (lactose) products and eggs (ovo). Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans (pronounced vee-guns) do not eat any animal-derived products. Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments. Yoga therapy: The application of yoga principles, methods and techniques to empower individuals to progress towards greater health and freedom from disease, representing a first effort to integrate traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge. Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions, ranging from emotional distress to back problems. Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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HAPPY COW CREAMERY

330 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzer www.HappyCowCreamery.com Happy Cow dairy and butter, Wisconsin cheese, raw unﬁltered local honey, free range chickens and eggs, and organically grown Woods corn mill, are just a few of the products at our farm store.

MARKET FOR LIFE

MELVENA’S LUNCH CAFÉ

Melvena Koury 3017 Augusta St. 864-467-9766•Greenville Our Mediterranean and Deep South recipes are in connection with local farmers – using their fresh grown products to create memorable meals and satisfied appetites. We offer vegetarian options.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ANDERSON WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Kristen Geles 1704 E. Greenville St. Ste. 1C 864-226-7676•Anderson www.AndersonWellness.net Dr. Geles focuses on nutrition because she believes it is a key component to reaching your full health potential. Proper nutrition is essential for the body to heal at a cellular level. See ad, page 14.

CREATIVE HEALTH

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

CREATIVE HEALTH

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

CREATIVE HEALTH

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

NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr. John Marone, D.C. 647 SE Main St. 864-963-9304•Simpsonville Serving Simpsonville since 1994. We provide family nutritional health improvement services and testing with dietary counseling. We specialize in women’s health, chronic pain from disease, and allergies.

PALMETTO CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC

4200 E. North St. Ste. #6 864-244-4123•Greenville Info@PalmettoClinicOfChiropractic.com We offer chiropractic & spinal rehab services. We also offer nutritional counseling, weight loss, ionized water, whole food supplements and more. Achieve maximum health here!

SIMPLY SARA WELLNESS

864-964-0238•Anderson Sara@SimplySaraWellness.com www.SimplySaraWellness.com Gain vibrant energy and reduce stress! Learn what healthy food choices and simple lifestyle changes can do for you. FREE health consultation with this ad.

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WEBND CREATIVE HEALTH

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

864-962-8880 wallybishop@webnd.com www.WebND.com I provide nutritional and lifestyle counseling and can be your coach and mentor. Let me teach you how to eat and live healthy. Live a life of HEALTH PROMOTION!

COCOON NUTRITION

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

Understand the cause(s) of what ails you and activate your body’s ability to eliminate allergies, arthritis, constipation, cardiovascular challenges, cancer, depression, fatigue, sleep challenges. See ad, page 50.

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NUTRITIONAL JUICES CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS

(Inside Sportsclub) Joan Massey, L. Ac. 712 Congaree Rd. 864-331-2522•Greenville Variety of herbal tonics designed to optimize health, alkalize, and improve digestion. See ad, page 13.

NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS MARKET FOR LIFE

Margaret R. 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

ON CALL MEDICAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 1740 Woodruff Rd. (Publix Shopping Center) 864-458-9288•Greenville

WEBND

864-962-8880 wallybishop@webnd.com www.WebND.com WebND offers only the finest quality nutritional products at an affordable price. We formulate many of our products to insure only the very best ingredients.

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THE WIND INSTITUTE

Nicole Dockins, RMT 100 E. Lee Rd., Ste. A 864-770-3576•Taylors www.TheWindInstitute.com FRESH organic and sublingual homeopathic for perfect health and beauty. Lotions, coconut milk soaps, medicinal salves, tinctures, body butters, perfumes, facial care and more! Custom gift baskets available.

PAIN/STRESS MANAGEMENT AN INNER VIEW

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260•Piedmont Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic, mind-body approach to helping clients develop thinking patterns and lifestyle changes to effectively cope with stress or chronic pain. See ad, page 44.

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PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTH

Barbara Morris RN, BS 1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-236-8072 Greenville www.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com We offer services to bring your body back to health. Services include: nutrition counseling, pain and stress management, allergen relief, acute and chronic health resolutions, live and dried blood analysis, BioMat, Scenar pain relief therapy, foot detox etc. See ad, page 2.

PAINTS RAINBOW PAINTS BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS

102 E. Butler Rd. 864-288-2692•Mauldin Eco-friendly Benjamin Moore low-odor paints and Bona ﬂoor products. Knowledgeable staff to help you with your decorating needs. Locallyowned since 1970. Mention this ad, and receive 5% off $100 purchase.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AN INNER VIEW

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260•Piedmont Dissatisﬁed with your current life circumstances? Cognitive and mindful based psychotherapy can help you develop a more meaningful life direction. Free conﬁdential phone consultation. See ad, page 44.

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ORGANIC PRODUCTS

PERSONAL TRAINING - SENIOR CARE

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UPSTATE HOLISTIC HEALTH

Sara and Toran Gordinier 1085 Old Clemson Hwy. 864-653-0570•Anderson www.UpstateHolisticHealth.com A unique health and ﬁtness business that is dedicated to provide each client with customized, fun health solutions for any wellness goal. Weight loss, strength training, sports speciﬁc skills, kettle bells, TRX, etc.

PET FOODS/ORGANIC RAW CANINES & FELINES MARKETPLACE

215 Pelham Rd. Ste. B-103 (Lower level, Pelham Commons) 864-232-0801•Greenville Canines103@att.net We offer grain-free natural ingredient foods for dogs and cats. (Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Taste of the Wild, Nature’s Select) Also accessories, shoes, clothes and hygiene products.

QI GONG EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

Ingrid Harris – Qi Gong Practitioner 2110 Augusta St. (lower level) 864-430-3292•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com Qigong healing exercises. Strengthen and relax your body with 40 minutes of Qigong exercises and 20 Minutes of Taoist stretching. “LET THE CHI MOVE YOU”. See ad, page 49.

RECYCLING GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION COMMISSION

1600 W. Washington St. 864-232-6721 ext.220• Greenville www.GreaterGreenvilleSanitation.org Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission’s mission is to maintain the highest level of both Residential and Commercial Sanitation Service, as well as providing and promoting Recycling and Greenwaste Service (collecting/grinding yardwaste into mulch) for the property owners of our service district. Our residents may have a curbside recycling bin delivered at no charge by calling 371-6490. Commercial recycling is available (at no additional charge) for District businesses.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH 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 22.

THE WIND INSTITUTE

Nicole Dockins, RMT 100 E. Lee Rd., Ste A 864-770-3576•Taylors www.TheWindInstitute.com Private Reiki clinic and training center. Restoring peace and balance for 14 years. Private sessions, certiﬁed training, natural, organic, health and beauty care products and more!

RESTAURANTS BAVARIAN PRETZEL FACTORY

Linda Gschnitzer 1106 Woodruff Rd. 864-238-6266•Greenville www.BavarianPretzelFactory.com Authentic German bakery/deli specializing in artisan breads and pastries.

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STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTRO 684-C Fairview Rd. 864-757-1212•Simpsonville www.StellasBistro.com

Stella’s offers are made from scratch - local farm to table cuisine. Inspired by the coastal Carolinas and the American south. Ask about our daily specials!

SUMMA JOE’S

Joe & Summer Fradette 127 N Main St 864-965-9030•Andersom We are proud to use local produce from Polecat Vegetable Farm, Bethel Trails Farm, Split Creek Farm and other local farms when available.

SENIOR CARE CUSTOMIZED COMPANION CARE, INC.

1302 Rutherford Rd. 864-679-2601•Greenville www.CustomizedCompanionCare.com We provide inhome support for the elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs adults, enabling clients to maintain the highest quality of living in the setting they prefer most – their own home. Our compassionate staff are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured. Run by a healthcare professional – not a franchise. See ad, page 57.

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CUPCAKE COUTURE & CATERING

15 Conestee Ave. 864-271-7006•Greenville www.ILoveCupCakeCouture.com Specializing in specialtydiet catering. Vegan, sugarfree, gluten- free. Menus custom designed with your specific needs and requests. We use the highest quality ingredients catering to your dietetic needs, without sacrificing flavor or taste. See ad, Page 22.

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SKIN & BODAY CARE - VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

TAI CHI/QIGONG

SKIN & BODY CARE RASPBERRY MOON SKIN THERAPY

SMOKING CESSATION A BETTER WAY HYPNOTHERAPY, LLC

SOLAR ENERGY

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

George Gantt, Tai Chi and Qigong Master 2110 Augusta St. 864-419-2596•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com Learn TaiChi and Qigong to heal your mind, body and spirit with George who has 39 years of experience in this healing art form. Please visit our website for more details. See ad, page 49.

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 45.

TATOOS ARTISTIC INK

Terry Rowland 99 Welpine Rd. 864-226-1703•Anderson Creative expression any way you want it. Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.

WALDROP SOLAR SOLUTIONS

864-272-3201•Greenville 864-578-7252•Spartanburg www.WaldropInc.com We provide design and installation services of solar applications to meet the HVAC and hot water needs of both residential and commercial clients. Your energy saving solution!

STRESS MANAGEMENT BONNIE TOLLISON PERSONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT

Bonnie Tollison, L. HeartMath Provider 864-901-4433•Greenville BonnieTollison@charter.net Feel calm in the midst of turmoil. Experience less stress, anxiety, anger and depression through HeartMath’s stress management program with biometric feedback. Adults and children.

THERMOGRAPHY CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Janet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN 864-423-6256 www.CoreMedicalThermography.com Thermograms are Infrared Thermal Imaging viable for all ages, COR OR E Medical Thermography histories, and even �- Full Body  - Breast� women with breast implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 67.

THERMOTHERAPY BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC

607 NE Main St. 864-963-4466•Simpsonville www.YourBridge2Wellness.com Cleanse and Detox to maintain or improve your health. Thermotherapy helps you detox, relieves pain and is very relaxing. Affordable packages. Senior and military discounts. Flexible hours to ﬁt your needs-Call today! See ad, page 11.

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VEGETARIAN OPTIONS MELVENA’S LUNCH CAFÉ

VETERINARY CARE SHAW’S CUSTOM COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Charles C. Turner R. Ph. 1633 East North St. 864-235-0361•Greenville www.ShawsRX.com Established since 1952 Charles Turner has been compounding for 30 years.Specializing in ﬂavorful veterinary compounding to ease the pain of giving your pets their medication. We also carry a line of veterinary health maintenance products. Patient consultations are available. Mention this ad and receive 10% off your compound.

WOODRUFF RD. ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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

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 63.

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 33.

Finally!

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VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS - WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTERS

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

Vitamins and supplements c o m pounded 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 61.

MARKET FOR LIFE

NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

THE WILD RADISH

VITAMIN SHOPPE

1129 Woodruff Rd. Shoppes at Greenridge 864-987-9947•Greenville Our desire is to help others with their personal health and wellness goals. We have answers for every body so come by our store today. Store Hours: M-S 9am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.

WEIGHT LOSS/ MANAGEMENT A BETTER WAY HYPNOTHERAPY, LLC

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS

(Inside Sportsclub) Joan Massey, L. Ac. 712 Congaree Rd. 864-331-2522•Greenville Personalized weight loss plans, including the Pancreas Protocol which helps with Metabolic Syndrome X issues like blood pressure, cholesterol, type II diabetes and obesity. See ad, page 13.

ON CALL MEDICAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS

1740 Woodruff Rd. (Publix Shopping Center) 864-458-9288•Greenville

WEBND

864-962-8880 wallybishop@webnd.com www.WebND.com As a Certified Nutritionist who has defeated the weight demons, having lost over 200 pounds and kept it off, let me help you lose your weight safely and permanently.

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTERS EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM

2110 Augusta St (lower level) 864-419-2596•Greenville www.EquilibriumZenGym.com 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 49.

THE WIND INSTITUTE

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WOMEN’S HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH AN INNER VIEW

Counseling Services, LLC 3113 Hwy 153 864-420-9260•Piedmont Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic, mindbody approach to helping clients develop thinking patterns and lifestyle changes to effectively cope with stress or chronic pain. See ad, page 44.

BODYLOGICMD

Dr. Kenneth Orbeck 300 Executive Center Dr. 877-749-8832•Greenville www.BodyLogicMD.com Dr. Kenneth Orbeck practices integrative and functional medicine and dedicates his practice to helping women ﬁnd relief from hormone imbalances such as menopause, adrenal fatigue and thyroid disorders. He uses a three-tiered approach to wellness by customizing nutrition, ﬁtness regimes, and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 58.

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS

(Inside Sportsclub) Joan Massey, L. Ac. 712 Congaree Rd. 864-331-2522•Greenville Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, auto-immune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxiﬁcation techniques. See ad, page 13.

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greenglossary nBiodegradable: Capable of decompos- n Compostable: ing rapidly into elements found in nature, such as water, carbon dioxide and organic matter, when exposed to sunlight, air, water and microorganisms.

nBio-fuel: Fuel derived from renewable

biological material, including plantderived fuels like ethanol and biodiesel, as well as methane, which is emitted from landfills and livestock manure management systems during the anaerobic (without oxygen) decomposition of organic material. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas when released to the environment, so recovery and combustion of methane to produce energy can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

nCarbon footprint: The total amount of carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas, emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. Also, stands for an individual’s or family’s total carbon dioxide contribution resulting from their activities, including energy use and vehicle driving habits. nCarbon neutral: An entity or process that achieves a net zero carbon footprint by obviating or offsetting more carbon emissions than it produces. nCarbon offset: A carbon emissions reduction credit that represents investment in a project that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by funding clean energy projects, such as wind farms, which displace energy produced from polluting fossil fuels. Carbon offset credits are a way for individuals and businesses to offset the carbon emissions produced through daily activities. nCarbon sequestration: A natural or engineered process that captures and stores carbon emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere and help mitigate global warming. Natural sequestration occurs when forests, soil and oceans absorb CO2, release the oxygen and store the carbon. Non-natural processes involve capturing carbon emissions from industrial processes and pumping them deep underground for long-term storage. n CFL:

Stands for compact fluorescent lamp. A screw-based CFL is an energyefficient alternative to a standard incandescent bulb. CFLs use about one quarter of the energy of a standard bulb while producing the same light (lumens) and lasting up to ten times as long.

Organic matter that will decompose into a nutrient-rich material under aerobic (with oxygen) conditions.

nEnergy-efficient: A system or product that uses a reduced amount of energy compared to one of comparable size and quality by using advanced technology and/or special design features. nEnergy Star: A joint program through

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that sets energy efficiency guidelines for products, homes and businesses. (See EnergyStar.gov.)

nFood miles: The distance food travels between its place of origin and consumption. nFossil fuels: Solid, liquid or gaseous fuels formed underground millions of years ago, by the decay and fossilization of dead organisms. The resulting fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, are nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form. Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants into the atmosphere, including greenhouse gases that are altering the Earth’s carbon cycle and destabilizing the climate. nGlobal warming: An increase in the average global temperature brought on by the gradual and steady increase in greenhouse gases that trap the sunlight’s heat in the atmosphere. nGreen building: An approach to site selection, building orientation, design and construction that minimizes a structure’s impact on the environment. Green building considerations include minimizing site disturbance and construction waste; employing renewable technologies for heating, cooling and electrical systems; and incorporating sustainable, recycled, low-water and energy-efficient materials and products. nGreenhouse gases: Gases that allow solar radiation to enter the Earth’s atmosphere and warm its surface, but prevent thermal radiation from escaping from the atmosphere, thereby contributing to global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions come primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels to produce energy. nGreenwashing: A deliberate attempt by a business or entity to mislead the public into believing a product, service, company or practice is environmentally

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sensitive when in fact, it is not.

n Hybrid

(vehicle): A vehicle that combines two energy sources to power a car—the most popular being hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) in which a gaspowered engine and a battery-powered electric motor work in tandem to decrease fuel consumption.

nLED:

An acronym for light-emitting diode: An extremely energy-efficient, long-life light source.

n LEED: An acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; a green building certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. This nationwide program provides guidelines for residential and commercial construction projects aimed at improving energy savings, water efficiency and indoor environmental quality, reducing CO2 emissions and heightening stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. (Visit usgbc.org.) n Locavore:

A person who eats only locally grown and raised food in order to support local economies, sustainable agriculture and independent farms.

nOrganic: In the United States, a product that has been produced in accordance with the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, which sets national standards for the production, handling, and processing of organically grown agricultural products. Organic growing methods and inputs serve to enhance the ecological balance of natural systems. For example organic producers conserve soil and water, use renewable resources and grow food without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. (See ams.usda.gov/NOP.) nPassive

cooling: The use of building and design strategies to cool structures with no refrigeration systems and little or no mechanical assistance. Passive cooling strategies include low or high thermal mass materials (depending on nighttime temperatures), shading, reflecting, natural ventilation and evaporative cooling.

nPlug-in hybrid: A plug-in hybrid elec-

tric vehicle (PHEV), like an HEV, has both an electric and gas-powered motor. Unlike HEVs, the PHEV will run entirely in electric mode until the electric charge expires, at which time a gas backup engine is started. Once returned to the garage, a PHEV can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet and recharged.

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACY

nRecycle:

The act of diverting objects from the waste stream for the purpose of turning them into useful raw material that can be used to create new products and materials. Recycling is a closed loop process; materials that are diverted from the waste stream must be bought back by consumers in a successive product form.

n Reduce:

The act of making deliberate reductions in consumption levels in several areas (e.g. energy, water, packaging, consumer goods, etc.) to conserve resources, reduce pollution and avoid waste.

nReuse: The act of finding continuous uses for objects and materials in order to extend their useful life or substituting pre-owned durable goods for newly manufactured items. nRenewable energy: Energy generated from renewable resources is unlimited or rapidly replenished and therefore, cannot be exhausted. Includes power generated from wind, sunlight, water flow, biomass and geothermal heat. nSmart growth: Thoughtful land devel-

opment designed to achieve a number of environmental and quality-of-life goals such as reducing auto dependence; preserving wilderness areas and farmland; and restoring community through pedestrian-oriented, mixed-used developments.

nSustainable: A way of doing something

that maintains resource renewability and environmental health over time to meet both present and future needs.

nTree free: Paper products made from non-wood fibers, including plants (hemp, kenaf, cotton), agricultural waste (wheat straw, bagassee, flax, pinzote, coffee leaves) and recycled materials (old money, textile scraps). n VOC: Volatile organic compounds; found in many paints, finishes, synthetic foams, adhesives and stains; readily evaporate to the atmosphere, where they contribute to air pollution and can be hazardous to human health.

John Holland, Pharm.D. 838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D 864-855-2323•Easley Thyroid, perimenopausal or menopausal issues? We specialize in custom compounding including, bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006 - your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 61.

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 43.

NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

SKRIP SHOPPE

Jim Greene, R. Ph. 405 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325•Greer www.SkripShoppePharmacy.com Specializing in women’s issues, Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy provides medicinal solutions customized to your individual needs. Available in creams, pills, injections or patches. See ad, page 67.

VISION OF LIFE

104 Commons Blvd. Ste. A 864-269-5420•Piedmont www.VisionOfLifeUltrasound.com There is no greater joy than the beginning of a new life. Let us show you your little one before their birth day.

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 58.

WOMEN’S HEALTH - YOGA

WOMEN’S HEALTH

UPSTATE HOLISTIC HEALTH

Sara and Toran Gordinier 1085 Old Clemson Hwy. 864-653-0570•Anderson www.UpstateHolisticHealth.com Slow, traditional asana (postures) & pranayama (breath) practice. Build balance, strength and improve your ﬂexibility through traditional yoga practice. Classes are appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Beginners and drop-ins are always welcome.

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 60.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Green Building Council.

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