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ere we are with the hectic holiday season behind us preparing to celebrate the sweetest of all holidays—Valentine’s Day. In this special heart healthy issue, on page 11, we learn that, nostalgia, having fond memories of happy times, once actually thought to be a psychiatric disorder, has now been confirmed as a healthy and, ultimately, positive activity. In our culture, chocolate has become synonymous with Valentine’s Day. On page 18, we hear about the amazing health benefits of dark chocolate. Why not whip up a healthy vegan chocolate pie for that special someone using the recipe on page 19? This delicious treat has a lower percentage of sugar than regular chocolate, and contains higher levels of antioxidants which can help reduce cell damage. On page 14, we examine how our heart is more than a central organ pumping blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body. The heart is also the seat of our emotional energy. Unresolved and repressed emotions held onto can be as damaging as the plaque that can clog our arteries and bring on a heart attack. On the plus side, studies also suggest that opening our hearts to feelings of love and forgiveness can promote harmony and cleanse hurt feelings. On that note, we learn that a Hawaiian mantra, page 12, uses four healing phrases to “correct the errors” of holding on to anger and hurt feelings. The Ho’oponopono Forgiveness Mantra uses these four forgiveness phrases. I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. Wonderful words that we can all use to heal ourselves and the people we touch in so many different ways. Happy Valentine’s Day,

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9 healthbriefs

12 inspiration

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, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care by Linda Sechrist

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newsbriefs Health Coach Earns New Certification

inda Hood, a health coach and certified natural health professional (CNHP), has completed a comprehensive training on The Emotion Code System. The system was created by Dr. Bradley Nelson, a chiropractic physician, craniopath, holistic healer, and teacher for many years. The Emotion Code addresses the theory that emotional trauma in an individual’s past can haunt a person in the form of trapped emotions within the body. The trapped emotions inhabit the body and create pain, emotional stress and will eventually lead to disease. Trapped emotions can go undetected on a conscious level for a lifetime, often causing long-term issues the patient is unaware Linda Hood, CNHP are being caused by trauma. Using the patient’s brain, the most sophisticated computer in the known universe, along with muscle testing, The Emotion Code helps quickly and easily rid the body of damaging emotional baggage and trapped emotions. The process is intended to unlock better health, improve relationships, and allow abundance. Hood has been a leading professional in the wellness industry for over 30 years. She is a traditional naturopath and certified natural health professional who specializes in nutrition and stress. Her focus is the use of foods, herbs, homeopathics, essential oils, acupressure, reflexology, detoxing, emotional release and other all-natural, non-invasive means to help the body heal itself. She stresses the need to address lives as whole people—mind, body, and spirit. To contact Linda Hood, call 864-439-6443, visit AhaSpirit.com or email DrLindaHood@gmail.com. See ad, page 11.

Natural Awakenings Editor Announces Book Signing in Spartanburg

atural Awakenings Spartanburg contributing editor, Michele Castellano Senac, and co-author Lorrie Castellano are happy to announce their debut book, Around the Table: A Culinary Memoir by Two Sisters. The authors will be at Olive and Then Some on Thursday, February 20 from 6-8pm at 124 Magnolia Street in downtown Spartanburg. There will be a book signing, sample treat from the book and tastings of delicious olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Around the Table takes the reader on the journey of a lifetime with 73 tasty, healthy recipes, stories, secrets and lessons learned. It intertwines mouth-watering meals with the twists and turns of the lives of two Italian-American families. As each meal is placed on the table, so are the stories and memories surrounding that meal and the recipe for the reader to recreate. It is a journey through the values of the past, when dinner time was sacred, gathering around the table was encouraged, and face-to-face conversation was sought after. It is an insightful look at yesterday’s values and how they are still meaningful today.

Available for purchase at Olive and Then Some in Spartanburg and Amazon.com. For more information, visit AroundTheTableCookbook.com and Facebook.com/ AroundTheTableCookbook. 6

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Abiada Healing Arts Offers Raindrop Technique

biada Healing Arts now has three trained therapists who offer Raindrop Technique. Raindrop Technique stimulates every organ, muscle, and bone at a cellular level through drip dropping a sequence of therapeutic-grade essential oils that boost the immune system, bring the body into structural/electrical balance, and enable the release of toxins or disease and discomfort. An Abiada client states that, “Two days after being diagnosed with Mono, I came to Abiada for Raindrop Technique. The week following the Raindrop, I was not as tired with a lot more energy. After the second Raindrop I had my full energy back and couldn’t tell I’d had Mono!” Another described that, “When my chiropractor realized a virus may be part of the problem [due to a Shingles vaccine], I came to Abiada for Raindrop. Thirty-six hours after the first session, I felt a big difference! Most of my range of motion turning at my waist had returned and only blips of pain. After the second and third session, I continued to improve with complete range of motion.” Jeane Gardner and Laurie Babb, Abiada owners and therapists, graduated from Greenville Technical College’s Massage Therapy program and offer a variety of progressive therapies at their downtown location. The women expand their skills through advanced training. “We love what we do,” says Babb. “Nothing is more rewarding than alleviating a client’s pain.” Abiada’s February special is $10 off Raindrop Technique sessions. Abiada Healing Arts is located at 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-542-1123 or visit AbiadaSpa.com. See ad, page 25.

Pilates and Fitness Studio Opens in Spartanburg

im and Bo Butler recently opened Live Fit Now on East Main Street, Suite R-1A, in Spartanburg. Live Fit Now is a Pilates and fitness studio that uses four Rehab and Professional Stott Pilates Reformers. The studio offers private sessions and semi-private customized sessions benefitting clients doing post-rehab, flexibility, toning, and athletic training in extremely low-impact movements. They are also introducing a cardio group reformer session that will be 30 minutes of high intensity but lowimpact training. In addition to Pilates, Live Fit Now arranges personal training, group fitness classes, nutritional advice, and scheduled boot camps. The brand new facility is clean and stocked with Nautilus strength and cardio equipment. Membership includes linen service with personal shower rooms and keyed lockers. Live Fit Now is located at 100 E. Main St, Ste R-1A, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-327-9247 or visit LiveFitNow.org.

Shertech Compounding Pharmacy Helps Pets Get Well

ompounded medicine isn’t just for people—it’s for animals too. Shertech Compounding Pharmacy is now compounding medication for animals. As most pet parents are aware, medicating pets can be difficult. Administering medicine to a pet can cause stress to both the owner and the animal. An animal may not be able to take certain drugs because they’re allergic to an ingredient, the commercially available strength is unsuitable, the flavor is bitter, the pill is too big, or they’re too sick to swallow. Owners oftentimes give up trying to administer the medicine to the pet due to the struggle. Shertech serves veterinarians and pet owners to customize prescriptions in dosage forms that address each pet’s unique needs and prepares alternative medication forms including flavored liquids and solid treats to make the medicines more palatable. The pharmacy also compounds suspensions and transdermal creams at the appropriate strength for the specific animal to increase compliance. Shertech strives to make the medicating process easy, enjoyable, and effective so the relationship between pets and their people stays relaxed and pleasurable, and owners are able to comply with the prescribed treatment to keep their pets healthy. The pharmacy compounds prescriptions for animals of all sizes including cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, and large animals. Shertech Pharmacy has earned the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board’s Seal of Accreditation. The accreditation demonstrates that it meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

New Diffuser for Cold and Flu Season Available at Garner’s

arner’s Natural Foods on the Eastside is now an Ultra Sonic Oil Diffuser distributor. Using certain essential oils and tap water, the diffuser rids the area of airborne viruses and impurities. It runs for eight hours with an automatic shut off, does not get hot, and is BPA free. Plus, the diffuser emits a soft, pleasant glow, making it ideal for any area of work or home during the cold and flu season and throughout the year. Essential oils are available at Garner’s as well. Garner’s Natural Foods specializes in natural food supplements, pet products, cosmetics, and healthy alternatives in Spartanburg. Garner’s staff stands behind its nutritionally superior products and is committed to their customers and community. Garner’s Natural Foods is located at 1855 E. Main St., Specialty Row at Hillcrest, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-585-1021. See ad, page 17.

A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. ~Thomas Carlyle

Shertech Compounding Pharmacy is located at 1360 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-585-3850 or visit ShertechPharmacy.com. See ad, page 16. natural awakenings

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Expo is coming to Spartanburg on Saturday March 8 from 10am-4pm. This will be an all-day, free educational extravaganza at the WestGate Mall and will include inspiring birth films, dozens of mother-friendly informational exhibitors, and speakers on healthy birth and breastfeeding. There will also be a maternity fashion show, a kid’s activity area, and lots of giveaways. The main speaker, Ina May Gaskin, is an internationally known midwife and author. A special ticketed event to hear Ina May Gaskin and Henci Goer discuss mother-friendly childbirth will be held on Friday, March 7 from 1-4:30pm at Greenville Memorial Hospital. CEUs are available for health professionals, doulas and educators. The cost for the Friday event is $45.

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Early Warnings of Heart Troubles Differ for Women

omen may worry more about breast cancer, but in reality, heart disease is the top killer of American women, claiming 300,000 lives a year, 7.5 times the number that die of breast cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease is more often perceived as a men’s issue, since 1984 more women have died of heart disease than men. Part of the reason may be that women’s heart attacks can differ from men’s and the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that women often fail to recognize the symptoms, ranging from torso aches and pains and nausea to anxiety, shortness of breath, dizziness and extreme fatigue. They may experience subtle symptoms for months and write them off as byproducts of menopause, heartburn or effects of aging. The National Institute of Health states that 43 percent of women that have heart attacks experience no chest pain. The difference between the more subtle signs of a heart attack in women and the more dramatic signs in men may help explain why 75 percent of men, prompted to act quickly, survive a first heart attack, while only 62 percent of women do, according to the AHA. “Research shows that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men,” notes the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Egg Whites Function Like Blood Pressure Meds

aintaining healthy blood pressure is vital for long-term heart health, and scientists have now discovered evidence that a component of egg whites may have beneficial cardiovascular effects. Researchers from Clemson University, in South Carolina, found that a peptide in egg white, one of the building blocks of proteins, reduces blood pressure in animals about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a prescription medication for high blood pressure. The RVPSL peptide acts as a natural ACE inhibitor, functioning similar to the entire family of prescription medications that treat hypertension.

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FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

eart-clogging trans fatty acids may soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step to remove trans fats from its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products. Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, margarine and coffee creamers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol. The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling requirements were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

Nostalgia Arms Us for the Future

aving lingering fond memories of happy times, once actually thought to be a psychiatric disorder, have now been confirmed as a healthy and, ultimately, positive activity. Most people experience nostalgia at least once a week and nearly half of those surveyed reported experiencing it three or four times a week, say researchers at England’s University of Southampton. When speaking wistfully of the past, individuals are usually reconstructing happy memories of family and friends, and typically become more optimistic about the future, reports lead researcher and Social Psychologist Constantine Sedikides, Ph.D., who observes, “Nostalgia makes us a bit more human.” The Southampton paper, presented to the American Psychological Association, meshes well with another study confirming that nostalgic memories inspire positive feelings of joy, high self-regard, belonging and meaningfulness in life. In two studies, social psychologists at North Dakota State University found that past fond memories help us become more self-confident and cope better in the present. “We see nostalgia as a psychological resource that people can dip into to conjure the evidence they need to assure themselves that they’re valued,” says lead researcher Clay Routledge.

The Whole Fish is Best for Blood Pressure

ver the years, a broad range of research has confirmed that omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines promote heart and brain health. Now researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found that taking fish oil supplements isn’t as effective at keeping blood pressure under control as eating an actual fish. The animal study published in the U.S. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that eating oily fish helped open ion channels, a complex series of membranes in the cells that line blood vessels, letting sodium, calcium and potassium in and out of those crucial cells and helping reduce blood pressure. Because fish oil supplements did not activate the ion channels, they didn’t reduce blood pressure in the same way.

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HEALING HURT A Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In H

o’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian huna, a secret to facilitating forgiveness within; or simply, the art of forgiveness. Four healing phrases are employed in a harmonic mantra to help “make things right” or “correct the errors”. It works to cleanse hurt feelings and relieve suffering from being in an unforgiving or unforgiven state. According to the Babylon online dictionary, Ho’oponopono is used to release problems and blocks that cause imbalance, unease and stress in the self; bring peace and balance through physical, mental and spiritual cleansing that involves repentance and transmutation; and create balance, freedom, love, peace and wisdom within individuals, social entities, the world and the universe. Ho’oponopono Forgiveness Mantra I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. These four forgiveness phrases, both individually and collectively, help heal us and our relationships with others, especially loved ones. Each one melts hearts and heals souls. Going deeper, we can voice this mantra in communing with the divine and see the effect both within and without.

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I am sorry for participating in this erroneous memory data. Please forgive me for not seeing the perfection in this moment, and playing back a universal memory I have received within me that is riddled with wrongs and errors. Thank you for cleansing me, others, the world and the universe. I love you. Loving the sweet divine is the greatest power or energy there is in all space. I am now loving everyone involved and affected. I know that my perceptions of them are within me, where this error first occurred and where it can be eradicated. Like planting a seed in soil that grows into nothing of our making, the divine does the work as we allow it to work through us. As we come to consistently use the Ho’oponopono mantra, we may elect to select a special word as a substitute for the whole mantra to use as a touchstone, so that when we say or think this word, we are immediately clear and clean of all the pain associated with any erroneous memory data presented. Our heart is healed and family or friends will return to relationships with a lighter heart. We do not need to understand how it works, only that it does. Source: Adapted from VividLife.me

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Awakening Energies

It’s All About Energy by Michele Senac

ith over 15 years experience as a psychotherapist, Mary Underwood has an impressive educational background that includes a Bachelor’s Degree from Clemson University, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of South Carolina, and a certification of Diplomat of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (DCEP). As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), Underwood has a solid understanding of conventional psychotherapy, including talk therapy and a variety of energy modalities. She has worked in numerous clinical settings treating trauma, addictions, mood disorders, anxiety and life-altering events. Fifteen years ago she opened a private practice in Spartanburg. She named it Awakening Energies, LLC five years ago to note the shift to more energy-focused work. Awakening Energies offers healing services in an inviting, spacious setting. “Therapy is an awakening process, and this name felt right for me considering what this work does for my clients,” Underwood explains. Awakening Energies provides services for children, adolescents, and adults. “My intention was to start with a

solid foundation, create safety, and offer plenty of internal and external support,” says Underwood. She uses a blending of modalities working within the energetic field and with talk therapy. “Instead of only talking about it, we go into the energy field to see if we can clear it out,” shares Underwood. One of the processes employed is Advanced Integrative Therapy™. She explains that this energy psychotherapy uses the body’s chakra system to clear out old, traumatic dysfunction. “This therapy clears out stuck, negative energy, and then clears out how that is connected to the current issue. Once that’s done, then positive energy is installed,” says Underwood. Heart Assisted Therapy® is also available. It uses the heart’s energy field and segments of positive self worth to clear out negative false beliefs and is also effective for stress, according to Underwood. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is offered for healing and moving clients to greater peace and contentment. Underwood will soon be certified in BodyTalk, a complete body energy therapy using applied kinesiology and the innate wisdom of the body to heal. Additionally, Awakening Energies has a therapy kitty, Shanti, who encourages healing through her calming presence and playful nature. “Shanti” is a Sanskrit name meaning peace and tranquility. Underwood shares that children especially enjoy having Shanti with them during therapy. Underwood encourages anyone who is considering therapy, whether it is conventional talk therapy or energy therapy, to give it a try. “I have worked really hard to create a warm, nurturing space. It might be worth coming and meeting me to see if we’re a good fit. I do a blend of psychotherapy and energy therapy and I’m the only DCEP in SC certified to do energy psychology. I have devoted myself to blending these therapies,” states Underwood. Awakening Energies, LLC is located at 736 E. Main St, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-266-0634 or visit AwakeningEnergies.com. See ad, back cover. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a writer and author. She is certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and feng shui. Contact FineRedesigns.com or AroundtheTableCookbook.com. natural awakenings

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When our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. There are exceptions… but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved. ~ Dr. James Forleo

RETHINKING HEART HEALTH Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care by Linda Sechrist

n 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the reversal of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart failure and stroke, as physiologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preexisting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs. Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five years of following proper nutrition, fitness and stress

management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate. Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

Plaque the Culprit

The cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices, plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys

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to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 percent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley suspected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-minute external ultrasound confirmed it. The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the carotid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck. “This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery. A practitioner of functional medicine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.” To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of options that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental

Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing. ~ Dr. Dean Ornish, Love & Survival toxins, hormones, stress and biochemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engaging in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress. He contends that cardiovascular events remain the top cause of death because individuals are largely unaware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fixed with a medical procedure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

Cholesterol’s Bad Rap

Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Manchester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conventional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural healing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescription for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional component of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions. Following two years of Gestalt psychotherapy training and seven years of

bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before 40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise. “Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cholesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semipermeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

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Sinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a lowfat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy

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fats, overturning widespread medical mantras. Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycerides, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD. The AHA currently is focused on increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign emphasizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an exercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

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Dr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated (also the title of his book). He counsels patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovascular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.” Forleo has recognized that an individual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a different realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo. He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes. He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. “If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.” Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers

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“The heart works without interruption for 70 to 80 years, without care or cleaning, repair or replacement, day and night. It beats 100,000 times a day, approximately 40 million times a year, and within a span of 70 years, supplies the pumping capacity for nearly 3 billion cardiac pulsations. It pumps two gallons of blood per minute, 100 gallons per hour, through a vascular system about 60,000 miles in length—two-and-a-half times the circumference of the Earth.” ~ Sara Paddison, The Hidden Power of the Heart: Discovering an Unlimited Source of Intelligence 16

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Pioneering integrative medical doctors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a leading founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of Western clinical science, brain research and energy medicine. Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or someone in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Our use of language—such as frustration makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.” According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease prevention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care. For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision.

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esearch tells us that 14 out of any 10 individuals like chocolate,” quips cartoonist Sandra Boynton. American chocolate lovers buy 58 millionplus pounds around Valentine’s Day, according to Nielsen Research. Ideally, the dark treat would be as healthy as a salad or an apple. Fortunately, accumulating research is on the way to giving plant-based chocolate superfood status. All chocolate starts with cacao beans, seeds from the pods of the tropical cacao tree that thrives only in hot, rainy climates in Africa, Indonesia and South America. Local soil and climate conditions determine flavor characteristics, much as with grapes. Harvested beans are fermented to create the chocolate taste and then dried. Afterwards, chocolate makers add brand-specific ingredients to the cacao solids. “The percentage number on a bar’s wrapper represents the weight that actually comes from the cacao bean content,” says Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and author of

What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained. “The higher the number, the lower the percentage of sugar and the less sweet, more bitter and complex the flavor.” This is significant because dark chocolate contains higher levels of antioxidants which can help reduce cell damage, according to the Integrative Medicine Department at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Alex Whitmore, founder of Taza Chocolate, in Somerville, Massachusetts, recently had one of its bars lab tested for antioxidant levels, called ORAC, or oxygen radical absorption capacity; the higher the value, the more antioxidants. Taza Chocolate’s 80% Dark Bar had a 65 percent higher ORAC than Himalayan goji berries, famed for being a superfood. “This is very high for a chocolate bar,” notes Whitmore. Cocoa also serves as a superfood for cardiovascular and metabolic health, report two recent studies from separate teams of Harvard School of Public Health researchers. A 2012 meta-analysis of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clini-

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cal Nutrition concluded that consuming dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate can improve blood pressure, vascular dilation and cholesterol levels, plus reduce metabolic precursors like diabetes that can lead to heart disease. In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Harvard School of Public Health epidemiologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of flavonoid-rich cocoa, which he equates to 33 bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is an unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states, “Supplements with concentrated cocoa flavonoids may perhaps be helpful for garnering the benefits discovered. The key is getting the benefits for heart disease while avoiding the calories, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.” Another observational study published in Nutrition shows that eating dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to lower body mass index. They found that chocolate consumption was also associated with lower total and midsection fat in European adolescents, reports Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, a natural health research database. “The quality and cocoa content they used in their research is probably much higher than in America,” says Ji. “From my perspective, it appears that even when researchers don’t control for type, the results across the board are rather startling. Even American subjects, presumably eating common milk chocolate bars, see benefits.” So, this Valentine’s Day—and every day—we can happily relish that one-ounce piece of artisan dark chocolate melting slowly in our mouth and know we’re doing it for pleasure and for health. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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For the filling, melt the chocolate chips with the coffee and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring often with a spatula. Combine the tofu, melted chocolate mixture and agave in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the filling becomes firm.

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A comforting way to enjoy the benefits of chocolate on a cold day. Yields 4 servings 2½ cups plain rice milk 3 Tbsp maple or date sugar 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch cayenne pepper Bring the rice milk, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and whisk until frothy. Serve immediately. Source: Recipes courtesy of Judith Fertig

Chocolate Artistry Small-batch, artisan chocolate makers strive to make delicious chocolate in the purest, most ethical and sustainable ways possible. They often travel to meet the growers to source the best cacao beans (organic preferred), use fair trade principles and take a personal interest in making fine chocolate without filler ingredients. Here is a partial list of conscientious members of Craft Chocolate Makers of America: Amano Artisan Chocolate, AmanoChocolate.com Askinosie Chocolate, Askinosie.com DeVries Chocolate, DeVriesChocolate.com Patric Chocolate, Patric-Chocolate.com Taza Chocolate, TazaChocolate.com

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Simple Stress Busters Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness by Kathleen Barnes

e all encounter everyday stressors and usually find our own ways of defusing them. However, when chronic stress remains unresolved, it extracts a toll on health that may range from heart disease and stroke to obesity, gastrointestinal problems and depression. Thankfully, Natural Awakenings has uncovered inviting ways to regularly de-stress that naturally make us feel good. Here are some refreshing ideas for immediate rest and relaxation. Eat Mindfully. Chocolate can be an excellent antidote to stress-related binge eating, advises Dr. Susan Lord, an integrative physician in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, who leads mind-body medicine programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge. “We rarely eat mindfully,” comments Lord. “We’re usually gulping down our food while watching TV, arguing with the kids or reading a book.” She often leads a meditation in which participants are allotted one small piece of chocolate that they must eat slowly and consciously. “Most people discover they have never really tasted their food,” she says. “They are pleasantly surprised to discover that they feel satiated and satisfied on every level.” Lord’s teaching is supported by a study from an Oregon Research Institute affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing that people lost significant amounts of weight by eating

slowly and mindfully. Accordingly, Kripalu has encouraged eating in silence for nearly 40 years, a practice Lord heartily recommends to her patients for one meal a day. Walk a labyrinth. A meditative walk on a labyrinth may be just what the doctor ordered, says physician Esther Sternberg, professor of medicine and research director at the Arizona Center for

Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. “A labyrinth differs from a maze, which has high walls and many dead ends,” notes Sternberg. “Walking a maze is inevitably stressful; a labyrinth has the exact opposite effect. There is only one path in and one path out. You go to the middle, meditate and walk back out. It’s a perfectly calming walking meditation.” In physiological terms, Sternberg explains, the deep breathing induced by labyrinth walking activates the vagus nerve, which prompts relaxation. It does this by interrupting the brain’s stress response and halting the release of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands. Our ancestors built labyrinths as early as 4,000 BCE. They exist today in churches, healing centers and backyards all over the world. Finger labyrinths, even as simple as an outline printed on a piece of paper, also have proved to be effective relaxation tools, says Neal Harris, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington, Illinois. His study confirming its relaxing effects was published in the Annals of Psychotherapy & Integrative Health. Shake (or laugh) it off. Anyone that has ever felt like exploding from

Music Soothes the Soul Dozens of studies from leading institutions like Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, in Yonkers, New York, and Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, show that music can offset stress, relieve pain, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and support restful sleep. So play a tune or two of much-loved music and let the calming effects induce a state of relaxation. According to research from the American Society of Hypertension, classical music, the blues and other soothing music work best because they cause the body to release endorphins and slow breathing rates. It’s better yet if our favorite music inspires stress-releasing body movement.

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tight shoulders, indigestion, headaches or other conditions caused by accumulated stress can benefit from Lord’s recommendation to experience a whole-body shake. “Just stand with your feet firmly planted and start shaking—first your feet, then your legs, arms, head and neck and eventually, your whole body— for at least two or three minutes,” she counsels. “You’ll shake off all of that tension, energize every cell and probably start laughing, another great stress reliever.” A good belly laugh is likewise a powerful stress reliever, according to a study by researchers at Indiana State University, in Terra Haute, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Results also showed that laughter increased production of the protective cells that boost immune function. Create a memory garden. For Sternberg, her personal place of peace is an unconscious re-creation combining the sights and smells of her grandmother’s garden with the comfortable “at home” feeling of her parents’ deck and mementos from a happy time

in Crete. At the center of Sternberg’s happy memories are fragrant jasmine and gardenia trees, lavender and basil, all reminders of happy times in her life. She recalls, “It wasn’t until I was finished that I realized what I had done.” A review of relevant science reported in Neural Plasticity explains that the brain’s hippocampus region, a seat of memory, especially related to place, also normally regulates the production of cortisol. But an excess of cortisol due to stress can impair its memory functions. “When we are in a place that brings happy memories to mind, we let go of stress and stop the release of cortisol,” says Sternberg. “It helps to just think of a place where we have been happy.” She recommends creating a home space with some plants on a windowsill, photos of happy family gatherings, fabrics or paint in beloved colors and perhaps inherited items that trigger fond memories. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books, including 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Breathe Deeply Perform this subtle de-stressor while in line at the market or driving. It slows heart rate, oxygenates the body, improves mental clarity and has a relaxing effect on the nervous system. n Sit or stand straight. n Put the tip of the tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind the upper front teeth, and keep it there throughout the entire exercise. n Inhale through the nose for a count of four. n Hold each breath for a count of seven. n Exhale completely through the mouth with a whoosh sound for a count of eight. n Repeat three more times. Source: DrWeil.com

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Quiet Kids in a Noisy World Bringing Out the Best in Introverts by Meredith Montgomery

abrielle Perillo’s daughter, A’ngel, 11, is a deep thinker, compassionate for all beings (human and not), a defender of justice, spiritual and extremely creative. She pursues any subject she studies with focus and passion. Although other children are naturally drawn to her, A’ngel, a born introvert, generally prefers to play quietly on her own. At first, her mother worried that her daughter was being insensitive to others and not paying attention to her surroundings. But once Mom released her own emotional projections, she recognized how happy her daughter is in her own space and began to appreciate the benefits of this independence. At least a third of Americans are introverts, yet many parents are prone to mischaracterize their more private children as antisocial, self-centered and lonely. Susan Cain, a former corporate attorney and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, explains, “Introverts are not antisocial, they just prefer socializing in lower-key ways.” They usually form a few deep and intimate relationships compared to extroverts that often cultivate many friends. Christine Fonseca, an educational psychologist and author of Quiet Kids, notes the danger in misunderstanding a child’s hesitancy or reserved nature. “Kids can benefit from understanding who they are and what it means to be an introvert. Otherwise, they may compare themselves to their extrovert friends and feel deficient.” Introverts own many exceptional qualities. They tend to be deep thinkers able to work independently in highly creative and innovative ways. They may prefer to learn a lot

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about a few topics instead of a little about many different areas. Often described as empathetic, conscientious and self-aware, introverts make authentic leaders and effective managers as adults. Introvert and extrovert temperaments are distinguished by how individuals generate energy. Introverts process the world and recharge through solitude; many can flourish in social situations as long as they can rejuvenate by being on their own. Fonseca notes a defining difference in physiology. “Introverts use part of the nervous system that has a long pathway from point A to point B, so it takes them longer to process information.” Cain adds, “Introverts also usually have a longer runway than others, so it takes them longer to take off and fly. It’s crucial that the message they’re receiving from parents and teachers is, ‘That’s okay.’” It’s important that parents balance how they honor a child’s preferences with teaching them skills to thrive. “Don’t expect them to follow the gang,” says Cain. “Instead, encourage them to follow their passions.” Parents can empower children with tools to increase their comfort zone. If youngsters have difficulty speaking up in class, it helps to prepare them with what they want to say beforehand. Cain notes that this lessens anxiety and when they are able to speak up, they’ll feel like part of the class. Simple tips can offer relief in uncomfortable social situations. Perillo reinforces social manners before she and A’ngel arrive at an event. She focuses on the greetings, reminding her to extend her hand first, speak clearly, make

eye contact and smile. Also, because self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to introverts, they often need coaching to highlight their own assets when applying for a club, college or job. Fonseca encourages families to embrace digital technology. She observes, “Most introverts are extroverts online. While face-to-face communication tends to drain them, that doesn’t happen as much online, plus it’s easier to feel more adept socially there.” They’ll still need to disconnect and renew after socializing online, so it’s important to set usage boundaries. Fonseca, who has one introverted and one extroverted child, facilitates dialogue that teaches each of them to communicate with their peers about their needs. “My introvert tells her extrovert friends not to take offense if she needs to take quiet time alone. They offer each other a perspective that makes their own point of view more well-rounded.” From a neuropsychological perspective, introverts and extroverts can learn from each other, as well. According to Fonseca, extroverts that habitually activate their sympathetic nervous system (“fight-or-flight”) can experience burnout if they don’t learn how to slow down and be calm. However, introverts, relying mostly on their parasympathetic system (“rest and digest”), can be overly calm and slow to respond to situations. Fonseca notes, “It’s not about one temperament being more positive than the other; it’s about understanding who everyone is, their authentic self and finding balance.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Basic Asana Beginner’s Workshop ─ 12-2pm. For beginners or experienced yogis looking for details on the basic yoga poses (asana), proper alignment, the vinyasa flow and the Sanskrit language used during your yoga classes. Open to all levels. $25 members/$30 non-members. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583.3335.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Music Sandwiched In ─ 12:15-1pm. Lunchtime concert featuring the Spartanburg Day School. Hosted by the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Bring your own lunch and enjoy it while listening to beautiful music. Free. Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters, Barrett Room, 151 S. Church St, downtown Spartanburg. 948-9020.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Love and Longevity Couples Cooking Class ─ 4-7pm. Enjoy a beautiful meal and nutrition class. $60 per couple fee includes your meal, class, and recipes from Healing Springs. Class to be held at Trinity Health and Fitness Gym, 1650 Skylyn Dr, Spartanburg. 612-6462.

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Essential Oils Class ─ 3-6pm. Introduction to essential oils. Learn the basics of aromatherapy and how to use essential oils. Free. 192 Timberleaf Dr, Duncan. RSVP 439-6443.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Music Sandwiched In ─ 12:15-1pm. Lunchtime concert featuring John Akers in a Justin Holland Tribute. Hosted by the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Bring your own lunch and enjoy it while listening to beautiful music. Free. Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters, Barrett Room, 151 S. Church St, downtown Spartanburg. 948-9020.

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Book Signing ─ 6-8pm. Includes cocktail and tasty treat from Around the Table, A Culinary Memoir by Two Sisters, a new book by Michele Castellano Senac and Lorrie Castellano. Sample delicious olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Free. Olive and Then Some, 124 Magnolia St, Downtown Spartanburg. 582-4442.

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Karma Community Yoga Class ─ 10-11am. For beginners and experienced yogis, this class will benefit the Hope Center for Children. Donations of shelf-stable food items gratefully accepted. Free. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

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1st Annual SC Organic Growing Conference ─ Organized by The South Carolina Organization for Organic Living (SCOOL). Hosted by the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at the NW Campus of Greenville Technical College, Greenville. $65. Limited special rates for students and teachers. For details and to register, visit SCOrganicLiving.com or email Rebecca@SCOrganicLiving.com.

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The Joyful Birth & Breastfeeding Expo ─ 10am4pm. Educational extravaganza. Speakers, including author and midwife. Films, fashion show, kids’ activities, and lots of giveaways. Free. Westgate Mall, Spartanburg. Visit UpstateBirthNetwork.org/ Expo.

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classifieds EXHIBITORS WANTED NATURAL AWAKENINGS HEALTHY LIVING EXPO ─ Celebrating 5 years of Natural Awakenings magazine in the Upstate. To be held inside McAlister Square in Greenville on Saturday, April 12, from 10am-4pm. Sponsored by EARTH FM 103.3 and the University Center. Film screenings with documentary film star from Los Angeles in attendance. Early-bird, advertiser and non-advertiser rates available. For details and application, call 864-569-8631 or visit HealthyLiving5.com.

FOR SALE ACUGRAPH ─ By Miridia Technology, Acugraph is an excellent tool for health clinics. Retails for over $3,000. Item is brand new. $2,100. 864-457-2005.

HELP WANTED AD SALES REP, SPARTANBURG AREA ─ If you are confident in your sales ability, thrive in straight commission roles, and relish unlimited earning potential, Natural Awakenings Spartanburg may be the right fit for you. Training provided. For consideration, send resume to Publisher@UpstateNA.com or call 864-248-4910. MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS ─ Are you under appreciated? Under paid? Want $25 or more per massage? Call 542-1123 for opportunities in Spartanburg. WORK/TRADE STAFF ─ Zen Studios is looking for work/trade staff. These trade positions are a great way to get involved in the yoga community and meet like-minded people. Positions are unpaid, but the benefits of being a work/trade staff member are innumerable! Position requires at least 4 hours per week. Receive unlimited classes and a staff discount on events and retail purchases. To apply, please send resume to Info@ZenGardenYoga.com. YOGA TEACHERS/SUBS ─ If you are at least an RYT 200 and you are looking to add to your yoga teaching schedule, Zen Studios is looking for subs as well as regularly scheduled positions. With all available positions, receive unlimited classes and a staff discount on events and retail purchases. To apply, please send resume to info@zengardenyoga.com.

NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPLEMENT ─ Depression/Anxiety? Bi-Polar/Mood Disorders? ADD/ADHD issues? 15 Universities in England, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have studied this product because of people’s incredible healing claims. Watch these highly informative videos to see how this nutritional product has been helping people get their life back! BrainHealth. Me and order this product at BrainBalance55. MyQXLife.com.

TESTIMONIES WANTED ARE YOU GROUNDED? ─ Have you experienced great results from Earthing? We are looking for people who have read the Earthing book and have been grounded by using the pads and/or by going barefoot. Anyone interested in giving their testimony at an upcoming screening of the documentary Grounded, please call 864-517-6939 or email HealthyLivingExpo5@gmail.com with “Grounded” in the subject line.

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monday Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. Challenging vinyasa power style class to lengthen and strengthen your entire body. All levels welcome. $10 or $80/10 classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet, 200 E. St John St, Spartanburg. 612-8333. Yoga ─ 11am-12pm. Class taught by certified instructor. Bring your own mat. Inclement weather: class will be held in the Pavilion. $5. Garden of Hope and Healing, Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White Blvd, Spartanburg. 574-7724. Stress-Free Class ─ 6:45pm. A fusion of stretching, yoga, Pilates, breathing techniques, prayer, visualization, guided imagery, acupressure, essential oils and self-exploration to overcome stress. Free. 500 Evangel Rd, Spartanburg. 439-6443.

tuesday Zen Beginnings (Beginners/All Levels) ─ 8:309:30am. For the new student or a seasoned yoga student looking to learn alignment and proper technique. $15 for a single drop-in class. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Good Morning Yoga ─ 9–10am. Greet the new day with an all-levels yoga class. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Relax and connect with your baby. $10/class. Spartanburg Regional Center for Women, 101 E. Wood St, Spartanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000. AntiGravity FUNdamentals ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Discover the power, excitement and pure joy of moving freely in all directions of open space. $15 drop-in. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste. 58, Spartanburg. Class size is limited; must pre-register, 583-3335. Mixed Level Yoga – Intermediate to Advanced ─ 7:15-8:30pm. Ready to take your practice to the next level? This class is suitable for students with at least two years’ experience who want to explore more advanced poses. $12. YOGAlicious Yoga Studio, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

wednesday Hot Yoga ─ 7:15pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.

thursday Good Morning Yoga ─ 9–10am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.

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Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. AntiGravity FUNdamentals ─ 4:30pm. See Tuesday 4:30pm listing for details. Zen Barre (All Levels) ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Redefine and reshape your body with a combination of weights, bands, balls, ballet and a bit of yoga, to challenge your core strength and flexibility. $15 for a single drop-in class. Zen Studios, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Community Yoga ─ 5:45-6:45pm. Donation-based class open to all levels. YOGAlicious Yoga Studio, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855. Renew You - An After-Holiday Reboot ─ 6:45pm. Free. 192 Timberleaf Dr, Duncan. RSVP to 439-6443.

friday Lunchtime Bicycle Ride ─ 12–1pm. Join Partners for Active Living on the weekly lunchtime bicycle ride, open to all levels of riders. Leaving from Mary Black Foundation, 349 E. Main St, Ste. 100, Spartanburg. 598-9638. Jazz on the Square ─ 5:30-8pm. Weekly, live music series. Morgan Square, 108 W. Main St, Spartanburg.

saturday Community Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. $6 drop in fee. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Power Zen Flow (Intermediate/Advanced) ─ 10-11:15am. Vinyasa flow, power poses and inversions. Class is recommended for students with previous yoga experience, but optional modifications will be offered to allow students to find the place that is right for them. $15 for a single drop-in class. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. AntiGravity FUNdamentals 1 & 2 ─ 11am-12pm. Discover the power, excitement and pure joy of moving freely in all directions of open space. Limited availability. Pre-registration strongly recommended. $15 Single drop-in. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

sunday AntiGravity Aerial Yoga ─ 1-2pm. Yoga in 3-dimensional space. This body/mind/spirit class provides a safe and challenging Aerial Yoga class to students of all levels. Limited space; Pre-registration recommended. $15. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@UpstateNA.com to request our media kit. ALLERGY/NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com

Consider our gluten genetic testing and consultation to identify and heal allergy and autoimmune reactions that is making your life miserable. See ad, page 3.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BALANCED SOLUTIONS

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Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad, page 21.

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory, and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, page 3.

SHERTECH PHARMACY

1360 Drayton Rd. 864-585-3850•Spartanburg ShertechPharmacy.com

We c u s t o m i z e medicines to meet your specific needs. Each prescription is “made from scratch.”, including bio-identical hormone replacement for women and men, and thyroid medication to suit your body’s needs. We can help you get your body back into balance. Call us today! See ad, page 16.

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We identify the causes of disease rather than treating the symptoms and teach patients about the core principles of health maintenance and prevention. See ad, page 3.

HEALING PLACE CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS 959 John B. White Blvd. 864-764-1485•Spartanburg HealingPlaceChiropractic.com

Dr. Rochelle J. Delain provides affordable chiropractic care for the entire family and will tailor a specific plan to meet your goals. Over 20 years’ experience. See ad, page 15.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SHERTECH PHARMACY

1360 Drayton Rd. 864-585-3850•Spartanburg ShertechPharmacy.com

We c u s t o m i z e medicines to meet patients’ specific needs. Each prescription is “made from scratch.” Speak to the pharmacist and tour our facility. Stop by and we’d be happy to answer any questions. See ad, page 16.

ENERGY THERAPY

HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

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

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

HEALTH COACH HEALING SPRINGS

2375 E. Main St, Ste. A-200 864-612-6462•Spartanburg HealingSprings12.com

Begin your journey to wellness. Initial consultation, pH testing, weigh-in, measurements, health history review and action plan for only $65. Call today! See ad, page 24.

AWAKENING ENERGIES, LLC

Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201 864-266-0634•Spartanburg AwakeningEnergies.com

Certified Advanced Integrative Therapist and trained in Emotional Freedom Technique, Mary helps people with a host of issues including trauma, addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, and lifealtering events. See ad, back cover.

EYE NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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A holistic vision program that successfully treats eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and more. This program is considered the standard in alternative therapies for the eye. See ad, page 3.

LINDA HOOD, CNHP

30+ Years of Wellness Experience 864-439-6443•Spartanburg AhaSpirit.com

Specializing in women’s health, stress management and weight loss. New client special: Grocery store tour only $60 for you and a friend. Allow me to coach you towards the life you’ve always dreamed of! See ad, page 11.

HEALTH FOOD STORES GARNER’S NATURAL FOODS

1855 E Main St. Specialty Row at Hillcrest 864-585-1021•Spartanburg

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Garner’s is a local familyowned health food store and deli with indoor and outdoor seating. We are open 6 days a week 9am to 6pm. See ad, page 17.

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We put our clients’ needs first and tailor the bodywork to the individual. We use a variety of modalities including massage. Chair massage is also available at our office or yours. See ad, page 25.

Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201 864-266-0634•Spartanburg AwakeningEnergies.com

Mary uses therapeutic methods including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which have been shown to help people heal and move to greater peace and contentment. See ad, back cover.

PHYSICAL THERAPY NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936•Greer NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com

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Offering routine services as well as chiropractic and massage therapy and boarding. We also do onsite X-rays for general health, dentistry and chiropractic needs. Dr. Cudd is a loving veterinarian whose healing touch and quiet ways will make your pet feel right at home. See ad, page 25.

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Patients recover faster by utilizing a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. Alternative approaches include craniosacral, myofascial, vestibular and visceral manipulation, drawing on the body’s self-healing properties. See ad, page 5.

VETERINARY CARE

Garner’s is a local familyowned health food store and deli with indoor and outdoor seating. We are open 6 days a week 9am to 6pm. See ad, page 17.

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER ABIADA HEALING ARTS

187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave. 864-542-1123•Spartanburg AbiadaSpa.com

We put our clients’ needs first and tailor the bodywork to the individual. We use a variety of modalities including massage. Chair massage is also available at our office or yours. See ad, page 25.

WOMEN’S HEALTH GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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YOGA/PILATES ZEN STUDIOS

1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste. 58 864-583-3335•Spartanburg Zen-Studios.com

Eco-friendly studio and Eco-Chic boutique where clients come to have a profound health and wellness experience with their bodies. In addition to health and wellness classes, Zen Studios also offers workshops and teacher trainings as well as therapeutic massage, Reiki and acupuncture services. See ad, page 9.

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Awakening Energies, LLC We all experience problematic behaviors, thoughts and/or feelings that block our natural ability to experience love, joy and peace. These “problems” are rooted in unresolved issues from the past. When we heal the root issues and circumstances, it frees us from the problems they have created in our present. After many years of searching for the best way to find and resolve these root issues, Mary determined that Energy Psychology is one of the most thorough, effective and powerful tools currently available for this purpose. Mary obtained her Diplomate of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (DCEP), allowing her to customize energy treatment for individuals. She also trained in specific energy therapies.

Come see how energy therapy can bring more joy and peace into your life. Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP Diplomate of Comprehensive Energy Psychology • BodyTalk Practitioner Advanced Heart Assisted Therapist • EFT, EMDR, DNMS Therapist Certified Advanced Integrative Therapist

Because happiness matters... “Energy therapy with Mary did amazing things for my life. I was able to let go of old emotional wounds that stubbornly refused to heal and develop a much more grounded perspective on stressful situations. Mary is a truly gifted clinician & healer who has found a beautiful and effective balance between traditional talk therapy and ground breaking energy work.” “Mary Underwood is a compassionate and perceptive healer who has seen me through some very rough times. I am more peaceful within and my life better balanced. I will be forever grateful for Mary’s wisdom and patience and equally grateful that she has devoted so much of herself to the study of energy therapy, a healing model with awesome potential for each of us.”

Learn more at www.awakeningenergies.com 864-266-0634 • mary@awakeningenergies.com 736 E. Main St., Suite 201. Spartanburg, SC 29302 32

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