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ow that we are one month in—let the fun begin! With a theme of energy healing, the October issue is inspiring and interactive. Take Starry-Eyed Kids: Clear Skies, Cool Nights, Open Vast Vistas, page 18, for example. It discusses how the night sky can be the perfect canvas for your child to paint their dreams. With the cool weather of fall finally upon us, a night of star-gazing could prove to be an imaginative family bonding experience. Ancestral Diets: A Lighter Shade of Paleo, page 20, touches on Vegetarian Awareness Month and features several yummy recipes with energy-boosting ingredients like carrots, kale and pineapple. Try the grilled pineapple with cream recipe, page 22, for a delicious dessert. Energy healing is all about achieving balance. It’s no surprise that taking our time to go about our daily schedule can be an effective tool for relieving stress and anxiety. All the Time in the World: Transforming Anxiety into Artistry, page 19 shares insight on the benefits of taking things one moment at a time. Good vibes are flowing in the way of the natural health world. The U.S. Senate passed the Naturopathic Medicine Week resolution. From October 7 to 13, healthy living lovers can officially rejoice in the value of naturopathic medicine for providing safe, effective and affordable healthcare. The local natural health community can also rejoice in the exciting events that are happening in our area. The Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness, October 12 to 13 in Greenville, will feature workshops on health and spirituality, exhibitors, art, music and more. The Women’s Weekend Retreat near Caesar’s Head, October 11 to 13, will provide a weekend of relaxation, rejuvenation and adventure. What better time to curl up with Natural Awakenings, place a quick call to your favorite businesses featured throughout our magazine, and make a staycation out of your journey into energy healing.
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atcher Garden & Woodland Preserve recently dedicated the eight-bed Water Wise Demonstration Garden, handicappedaccessible pathway. A paved pathway, funded by a grant from the Spartanburg Regional Foundation, winds from the Handicapped Parking/Safe Bus Turnaround past the entrance to the environmentally friendly garden space created as a result of a grant from Spartanburg Water. “A combination of grants and private and corporate donations made these enhancements possible,” said Al Jolly, newly-elected chair of the Hatcher Garden board. Jolly, an architect and chair of Hatcher’s Project Implementation Committee, who was intimately involved with the process from the beginning. “Once again, the community has come together to create a new garden space and accessible facilities for the garden,” Jolly added. The garden staff worked closely with Spartanburg Water’s general manager, Sue Schneider, to design and implement the educational garden. Arborvitae and a Japanese maple, donations from Roebuck Wholesale Landscaping, anchor the garden filled with perennials chosen specifically for their ability to thrive without irrigation in Spartanburg’s climate. “The fact that we were able to add a water fountain, something the garden has needed to accommodate visitors and school groups, was an added bonus,” said Robin Vollmer, executive director of Hatcher Garden. In addition to the water fountain, making the garden wheelchair accessible so everyone could enjoy the lowmaintenance, drought-resistant garden was one of the major goals of the project. For more information, call 864-574-7724 or visit HatcherGarden.org.
Mary Underwood Completes Advanced Energy Courses
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his summer, Mary W. Underwood, LISW-CP, DCEP, owner of Awakening Energies, LLC attended two powerful trainings to learn how to assist the body in healing itself. BodyTalk Fundamentals, a course in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is an intensive 4 day workshop, where participants learn the BodyTalk process. BodyTalk is a non-invasive process that Mary W. Underwood uses the body’s inherent wisdom to heal and balance itself. It is a simple, peaceful process, yet incredibly powerful and effective. After previously attending the Advanced Heart Assisted Therapy Course (HAT) in January 2012, and using the method successfully, Underwood attended a more advanced workshop. The HAT course in Trenton, New Jersey is an energy therapy course that uses the energy of the heart and positive affirmations to shift stuck emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Underwood says, “It taught me how to use this tool to treat chronic pain, addictions and compulsive behaviors. I learned how to use it to help people enhance their performance at any desired task, whether athletics, academics or a hobby.” Awakening Energies, LLC is located at 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-266-0634 or visit AwakeningEnergies.com. See ad, page 17.
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eothermal systems – HVAC systems that use steady underground temperature to heat and cool air – are the hot new trend in heating and cooling. As incredibly cost-effective and durable systems that also significantly reduce a home’s energy consumption, they’re gaining tons of fans in South Carolina. The team at Waldrop, Inc., a local HVAC company, isn’t surprised by geothermal’s rising popularity. “You can save a lot of money with a geothermal system,” says Jamie Porterfield, Waldrop’s executive vice president. “Between consuming less energy – from 25 to 50 percent – and tax incentives at the state and federal level, you can see it help your budget, and sooner than you might expect.” Geothermal systems, like the ones offered by Waldrop, take advantage of the fact that the temperature underground stays steady between 50 and 60 degrees year-round. During cold months, warmer air is pumped from underground into your house, while in the sweltering summer months, hot inside air is pumped from your house and into the ground, cooling it. With their energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental friendliness, they’re a great option, whether you’ve got an eye on your budget or on the Earth – or both. Waldrop, Inc. is located at 8345 Taylor Colquitt Rd, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-578-7130 or visit WaldropInc.com.
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Academy of Spartanburg has seen a positive change in students since a local restaurant began providing healthy, boxed lunches. The Farmer’s Table in Spartanburg is delivering healthy, boxed lunches for students. It was offered one day a week for about 25 to 30 children, and this semester the school is offering more extensive options, with The Farmer’s Table delivering lunches twice a week. “The children at the school have enjoyed this change and the parents have shown support for the cause as well,” said Lenora Sansbury, co-owner and chef of The Farmer’s Table. “The lunch program is proof that schools can provide healthy lunches for their students.” Parents can choose to purchase the lunches or have their children bring their own from home. The Farmer’s Table is located at 401 E. Kennedy St, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-582-6554 or visit TheFarmersTableSC.com.
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s natural resources diminish and landfill space shrinks, certain alternatives eliminate our need for excess trash. Two recent Wofford graduates, Joseph McMillin and Eric Breitenstein, have returned to their alma mater to incorporate a zerowaste philosophy. The zero-waste philosophy connects the missing link between the manufacturer Joseph McMillin and Eric Breitenstein and the landfill by targeting the production of products and the reuse of these products. Through zero-waste, over 90 percent of the solid waste that consumers send to landfills can be eliminated through composting and recycling. What used to be a tedious and complicated process is now made simple through modern day material recovery facility systems (MRFs). People can place all of their recyclable materials, which include mixed paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, steel and all seven grades of plastic, into a single bin instead of sorting it by hand. These products are then turned into new ones. The second component, composting, allows for the reuse of nonrecyclable items including food waste, yard waste, wax board, compostable products and many other paper products. McMillin and Breitenstein’s waste diversion company, Junk Matters, LLC, has installed an organic waste dehydration unit behind Burwell Dining Hall at Wofford College. The process quickens the decomposition of food, bones and compostable plastic and paper products in about eight hours. Food waste enters the unit where it is churned and heated to a temperature of up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The result is a sterile material with the texture of coffee grounds and the distinct smell of gingerbread. Another by-product is landscape grade water, grey water that can be used for landscaping. “This is very exciting for us,” says McMillin, “We will be looking to implement these at strategic locations across the county in the future in order to help reduce food waste going to the landfill.” For more information, call 864-473-7376 or visit JunkMattersLLC.com. 8
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ccording to the National Household Travel Survey, 48 percent of all trips driven in the U.S. were three miles or less, and 24 percent were one mile or less. A slight shift in how we travel could have a substantial impact on the current state of Spartanburg’s environment, air and water qualities. Spartanburg B-cycle, a Partners for Active Living Initiative, provides a non-motorized transportation option throughout the urban core of downtown Spartanburg. As the system grows and expands, additional stations will allow commuters to reach more destinations. Spartanburg B-cycle is open year round. System hours are 5am to 10pm. There are four stations: downtown near Morgan Square, on the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail (MBF) and on Wofford College and Converse College campuses. A fifth station is planned for the Healthy Food Hub on the north side of the City of Spartanburg. Spartanburg B-cycle has a system wide carbon offset of over 35,000 pounds and has two solar powered stations, one on Converse College’s campus and one on the MBF Rail. Spartanburg B-cycle rates are among the lowest in the nation. For $15, you can rent a bicycle, lock and helmet for three months, with the opportunity to renew for an additional three months. When you return all of the equipment, your $15 will be refunded. 30-day and annual members are able to track their individual carbon offset as well as the money they saved by not purchasing gasoline. Memberships are available online for your convenience. In addition to B-cycle, Partners for Active Living also operates a longer-term bike lending initiative called Hub Cycle, which utilizes donated bicycles and parts and refurbishes them to be able to rent them to individuals. Donations are tax deductible and allow renters to borrow the bicycle practically for free. For more information, call 864-598-9638 or visit Spartanburg.Bcycle.com.
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ne in 10 American adults has received acupuncture at least once and nearly half of them say they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their treatment, according to a survey sponsored by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Sixty percent of survey respondents readily accepted the idea of acupuncture as a treatment option, and 20 percent have used other forms of Oriental medicine, including herbs and Chinese bodywork. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed on Oct. 24. For more information, visit aomday.org.
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causal link between the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity and phthalates commonly used in soft plastics, packaging and many personal care products is becoming more evident. A Korean study from Sanggye Paik Hospital at the Inje University College of Medicine, in Seoul, shows that the risk of childhood obesity increases with the level of DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) in the bloodstream. The study indicates that phthalates may change gene expression associated with fat metabolism. DEHP in particular is a suspected endocrine disruptor, or hormone-altering agent. Children with the highest DEHP levels were nearly five times more likely of being obese than children with the lowest levels. The scientists studied 204 children ages 6 to 13, of whom 105 were obese. A chemical commonly used to soften plastics, DEHP is found in some children’s toys, as well as myriad household items. Phthalates can be found in pacifiers, plastic food packaging, medical equipment and building materials like vinyl flooring. Personal care products such as soap, shampoo and nail polish may also contain phthalates.
Dulse Seaweed a Heart Health Powerhouse
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ulse (palmaria palmata), a protein-rich red seaweed, could become a new protein source to compete with current protein crops like soybeans, according to scientists at Ireland’s Teagasc Food Research Centre. Dulse harvested from October to January usually has the highest protein content. This functional food also contributes levels of essential amino acids such as leucine, valine and methionine, similar to those contained in legumes like peas or beans. It may even help protect against cardiovascular disease. The Agriculture and Food Development Authority reports that for the first time, researchers have identified a renin-inhibitory peptide in dulse that helps to reduce high blood pressure, like ACE-1 inhibitors commonly used in drug therapy.
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he U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating October 7 - October 13 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective, and affordable health care...” and encourages Americans to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing chronic and debilitating conditions. Passage of this resolution is an historic achievement for naturopathic medicine. The Congress has now officially recognized the important role naturopathic medicine plays in effectively addressing the nation’s health care needs as well as in addressing the increasingly severe shortage of primary care physicians. The resolution (Sen. Res. 221) can be found on Congress’ official web site, Congress.gov. For the latest information about Naturopathic Medicine Week (NMW), visit the NMW page on AANP’s website at Naturopathic.org.
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t’s high season for grapes, and consuming any variety of this sweet fruit—red, green or black— may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to new research presented at the 2013 Experimental Biology Conference, in Boston. Natural components in grapes, known as polyphenols, are thought to be responsible for this benefit. Metabolic syndrome comprises a cluster of conditions—increased blood pressure, high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels—that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Working with lab animals, researchers found that three months of a grape-enriched diet significantly reduced inflammatory markers throughout the body, most significantly in the liver and abdominal fat tissue. The diet also reduced the fat weight of the animals’ liver, kidneys and abdomen compared with those that were on a control diet. The grape intake also increased markers of antioxidant defense, particularly in the liver and kidneys. “Our study suggests that a grapeenriched diet may play a critical role in protecting against metabolic syndrome and the toll it takes on the body and its organs,” says lead investigator E. Mitchell Seymour, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan Health System. “Both inflammation and oxidative stress play a role in cardiovascular disease progression and organ dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes.”
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an a kiss lead to a cavity? Yes, says Middleton, Wisconsin, Dentist Chris Kammer, president of The American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. He contends that cavities can be caused by bacteria that are passed from one person to another, just like a cold or the flu. “We aren’t born with tooth decay-causing bacteria,” says Kammer. “At some point, it is introduced to us from an external source, usually a family member,” through sharing food utensils, licking pacifiers, kissing and more. “Then it takes up residence in our mouths, where it is fed by sugars, which cause the bacteria to produce acid.” Cavity-causing bacteria can be transmitted by sharing food, by drinking out of the same glass and by toothbrushes that make contact with the bathroom counter. If bacteria is not removed from teeth (existing in a protective biofilm called plaque), the acid byproduct is able to directly reach and soften tooth surfaces, creating the holes called cavities. Easy solutions to the problem start with good oral hygiene for both parents and kids and proper brushing from a very young age, starting with finger brushing as soon as the first tooth erupts. Kammer advises making it fun and thus habit-forming when kids become old enough to do it themselves; one new interactive toothbrush times kids to ensure they brush the dentist-recommended two minutes.
Mercury RAISES Risk of Diabetes AND Heart Attacks
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xposure to mercury in young adulthood can trigger serious health issues later in life, according to two recent studies. New Indiana University research confirmed a link between mercury exposure and diabetes in young adults ages 20 to 32 at the beginning of the study in 1987, and was periodically reassessed six times through 2005. Those with high mercury levels at the beginning of the study were 65 percent more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes as they aged. Also, Swedish researchers report that high mercury levels from eating contaminated fish leads to a higher risk for heart attacks in men. However, eating clean coldwater fish high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, countered the increased risk from the mercury exposure, according to conclusions published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. natural awakenings
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October is National Spinal Health Month
A healthy spine is more than the basis of good posture—it is a harbinger of sound emotional and physical health, according to practitioners of holistic chiropractic care. Those seeking relief from back pain and other common spine-related conditions might do well to exchange painmasking drugs for more lasting relief from professional adjustments. All chiropractic can be considered alternative medicine, because practitioners do not prescribe drugs or surgery. Instead, these doctors rely on manual therapies such as spinal manipulation to improve function and provide pain relief for conditions ranging from simple sprains and strains to herniated discs and sciatica. Yet, holistic chiropractors go beyond treatment of structural problems, like a misaligned spine, to address root causes. Dr. Tessa Greene, a Spartanburg, South Carolina chiropractor, points out that, “Chiropractic care restores health
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and prevents injury by improving the structural integrity of the body, primarily the spine. The brain communicates with the rest of the body via the spinal cord and nervous system. When functioning perfectly, this communication is uninterrupted, and the messages go to and from the brain without interference. Spinal adjustments paired with a healthy diet and exercise is where you will find true healing and health.” Holistic chiropractors typically can suggest complementary measures such as massage, yoga, naturopathy or physical therapy for a more integrated and comprehensive treatment approach. Beyond adjusting the spine, they may also prescribe adjustments to diet, exercise and other lifestyle elements, depending on their understanding of an individual’s optimum path to wellness. Before placing one’s care in someone else’s hands, ask for credentials and seek out reviews from former patients. Good health—and a happy spine— begin with an educated and empowered patient. ChiroHealthy.com includes a database of licensed chiropractors, searchable by zip code.
Natural Eye Care for Aging Dogs
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any owners of middle-aged and older dogs worry about their pets’ declining eyesight. Cloudy eyes are of particular concern, but that is not necessarily a sign that a dog is going blind, advises Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, Texas. “While cataracts strike many older dogs, a more common condition is lenticular or nuclear sclerosis, a thickening of the lens of the eye,” says Messonnier. He explains that this normal change causes the eye to appear somewhat cloudy or gray, similar to a cataract. However, unlike a cataract, this type of sclerosis does not interfere with the pet’s vision. “Veterinarians can easily tell the difference between these conditions,” he says. “No treatment is necessary for lenticular sclerosis; cataracts are often treated with carnosine drops or with surgery.” For prevention, Messonnier suggests minimizing toxins that can cause inflammation throughout an animal’s body, not just the eyes. This means using blood titer testing instead of annual vaccinations, reducing the use of flea and tick chemicals, using natural pet foods and minimizing the use of conventional medications. He also recommends feeding a pet nutrients that contribute to health and reduce inflammation and cellular damage, including fish oil, probiotics and antioxidants like bilberry, which supports eye health.
Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. ~Pedro calderón de la Barca
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Tree-mendous Acts Grow Quality of Life Volunteers will emulate Johnny Appleseed to expand and restore local urban green spaces and improve their quality of life and environment as part of October’s ninth annual National NeighborWoods Month program. Last year, local organizations and governments coordinated the planting of more than 45,000 trees by as many as 23,000 volunteers in hundreds of communities nationwide. In Massachusetts, Boston Parks & Recreation Department workers joined TD Bank employees and public volunteers to revitalize the East Boston Greenway with 50 new trees. In Goleta, California, 80 new trees took root via 12 planting and care events, and more than 500 elementary school students took a cellular-level look at tree leaves during three science nights. “Their shouts upon seeing the hairlike edges of some leaves that serve to absorb water and control evaporation were terrific,” says Ken Knight, executive
director of Goleta Valley Beautiful. “We impress on them that they will act as stewards—what we plant will also be their children’s trees and onward.” The Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees), the national nonprofit program coordinator, estimates last year’s efforts will capture 23.1 million gallons of stormwater, dispose of 660 tons of air pollutants and save participating cities and towns nearly $600,000 in water management and air pollution costs each year. Other tree-mendous benefits include beautifying the landscape, improving home property values, providing a natural habitat and reducing home air conditioning costs by supplying more shade. To date, ACTrees member organizations have planted and cared for more than 15 million trees in neighborhoods nationwide, involving 5 million-plus volunteers. Executive Director Carrie Gallagher remarks, “People understand instinctively that trees are vital to creating safe and successful communities, and a livable, sustainable future.” For more information and to participate, visit NeighborWoodsMonth.org or ACTrees.org.
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Healing Springs
A Journey Towards Wellness by Michele Senac
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arlaina Sheppard of Healing Springs in Spartanburg is a nutritional health professional who has experienced an impressive healing journey. Sheppard is a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She shares that six years ago while pregnant she had diabetes requiring three insulin injections daily, and high blood pressure for which she took medications three times a day. One week after delivery, at age 30, she had what her doctor said may have been a stroke. The diabetes and high blood pressure persisted and were not responding to treatment. It was at that time that she
decided she had to make significant changes. Over the next year, Sheppard engaged in an intensive self-study program of nutrition and holistic health. She switched to a plant-based diet and started exercising and within one month her blood pressure normalized and she no longer had to take insulin. Over the next two years, she lost 100 pounds. Inspired by her results, she decided to teach others what helped her. Four years later, she began a women’s group teaching exercise, nutrition, weigh-ins and accountability, and later completed training for Certified Health Coach. “My life had
changed so dramatically. It affected the kind of wife and mother I was. I had energy. We don’t realize how sick we are until we are well,” says Sheppard. Sheppard states, “Because we are holistic people, our health affects other areas of our lives.” She explains that health coaching focuses on nutrition and exercise, but also looks at relationships, home and work life, and stress. “So many people think that waking up feeling tired is normal. When you get well, you sleep better, and you don’t need an afternoon nap. It even changes our attitude. When we’re well, we’re generally happier people,” Sheppard adds. New clients are seen after their health history has been previewed. The initial visit includes ph testing, a complete review of the health history, and a detailed action plan. If the client commits, a six month program is outlined, and the client meets with Sheppard two to four times each month for health coaching. A six week Boot Camp is also offered which includes nutritional counseling, exercise, detoxification, weigh-ins, and accountability. According to Sheppard, most clients see rapid results and healthy transformations. A six week “Healing Foods” class is available. This month a “Dangerous Beauty Products” class begins. Sheppard is the best example of what can be accomplished. She notes that she exercises six days per week, follows a dairy-free, mostly vegetarian diet, adding protein with fish, beans, and a vegan powder, and a green smoothie for breakfast. “As people come to me, I want them to see that I do as I teach. Support and accountability are both so important,” says Sheppard. Healing Springs is located at 220 Westgate Mall Dr, Ste. 6, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-6999448 or visit HealingSprings12.com. See ad, page 11. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Feng Shui. For more information, call 864-631-9335 or visit FineRedesigns.com.
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s recently as 2010, it would have been unimaginable for an annual medical conference including allopathic physicians to hold a meeting themed Illuminating the Energy Spectrum. Yet it happened at the soldout Institute of Functional Medicine 2013 annual international conference. Workshop topics ranged from bodily energy regulation to presentations by Grand Qigong Master Ou, Wen Wei, the originator of Pangu Shengong, and Medical Anthropologist and Psychologist Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., whose Four Winds Light Body School offers a two-year program on the luminous light body, also known as a local energy field, aura, life force, qi/chi or prana. The energy medicine practiced by acupuncturists and other health practitioners that offer any one of the 60-plus hands-on and hands-off modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine, by Linnie Thomas, operates on the belief that changes in the body’s life force can affect health and healing. The therapeutic use of any of them begins with an assessment of the body’s electromagnetic field. Then, a treatment
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specifically designed to correct energy disturbances helps recreate a healthy balance in its multilayered energy field, comprised of pathways, known as meridians, and energy centers (chakras) that correspond to related nerve centers, endocrine glands, internal organ systems and the circulatory system. The objective for energy medicine practitioners is to uncover the root causes of imbalances—often from emotional stress or physical trauma—and harmonize them at a bioenergetic level before aberrations completely solidify and manifest as illness.
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James Oschman, Ph.D., an academic scientist and international authority in Dover, New Hampshire, has conducted decades of research into the science of bioenergetics—the flow and transformation of energy between living organisms and their environment. He explores the basis of the energetic exchanges that manifest via complementary and alternative therapies in his book, Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis.
According to Oschman, there is now enough highquality research in leading peer-reviewed biomedical journals to provide energy medicine the credence to transform from a little-known, alternative healthcare modality into a conventional form of medicine. The progression to more widespread acceptance is similar to that experienced by acupuncture and massage.
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For more than 35 years, pioneers of energy medicine like Barbara Ann Brennan, founder of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing; John F. Thie, founder of Touch for Health; and Donna Eden, founder of Eden Energy Medicine, have delved beyond conventional models of healing to confirm that our sensory experience of the world is as limited as our vocabulary to describe it. New language for new concepts is required, such as: nature’s drive for wholeness, resonance, a new band of frequencies, restructuring DNA, local fields and the non-local field, encoding, entrainment, strings, strands, attunement, evolutionary healing and vibration. Eden, who has had a lifelong ability to make intuitive health assessments later confirmed by medical tests, can look at an individual’s body, see and feel where the energy flow is interrupted, out of balance or not in harmony, and then work to correct the problem. “Very little of the natural world that human beings evolved in still exists. In addition, our bodies haven’t adapted to modern stressors or the electromagnetic energies associated with technologies that occupy our living and working environments,” says Eden. “Energy medicine is invaluable because anyone can learn how to understand
their body as an energy system and how to use techniques to restore energies that have become weak, disturbed or unbalanced.” Her teaching tools include her classic book, Energy Medicine, and Energy Medicine University, which she founded in 2006 in Sausalito, California. In a 2009 talk at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Oschman predicted that energy medicine will become prominent in anti-aging medicine. “When I review the history of medicine, there are periods in which things stay pretty much the same, and then there are great breakthroughs. I think that with the advent of energy medicine, another milestone is upon us.” Learn more at issseemblog.org, the International Society for Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine website. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.
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year, families can anticipate a special viewing of the Comet ISON, which is expected to be visible from much of the United States in late November.
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STARRY-EYED KIDS
Clear Skies, Cool Nights Open Vast Vistas by Randy Kambic
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ishing upon a star is an iconic activity steeped in everyone’s childhood desire to attain happiness and fulfillment. Actual stargazing can help make parents’ dreams for their children’s well-being come true, as well. Children are exposed to imagining the larger celestial realm through popular films, science fiction literature and pop songs, plus more tangibly via current sky events. Consider news of the meteoroid that exploded over Russia in February and the latest images from the surface of Mars beamed to us by the NASA rover Curiosity. Experiencing the excitement of early knowledge can bolster academics while fostering a calming sense of the order of nature’s rhythms. “Astronomy ties into every educational domain—physics, geometry, algebra, history and ecology,” advises former elementary school teacher Hiram Bertoch, of West Valley City, Utah, owner of the KidsKnowIt Network, which maintains 10 free children’s learning websites, including Kids Astronomy.com. Standing in awe at the wonders of the universe can also instill a centering sense of humility in the face of such grandeur. Autumn is one of the best times for channeling youngsters’ intrigue in constellations, given the clearer skies and comfortably cool nights. This
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The magical night sky is a perfect playground for a child’s imagination.
Sky & Telescope magazine’s online guide, Getting Started in Astronomy, offers easy steps for parents to put stars in kids’ eyes. Check out its This Week’s Sky at a Glance link. Find an open space like a park or wooded clearing to reduce ambient light and use sky maps in hobby publications or astronomy books from the library as guides. Binoculars are the best tool to start getting familiar with the night sky—they augment the naked eye enough to identify many Moon craters, Jupiter’s moons and the crescent phases of Venus. Planetariums, science and children’s museums, nature centers and astronomy clubs often hold public family events that include access to telescopes; some loan or rent them out. (Find local clubs and facilities at SkyAndTelescope.com/ community/organizations.) Other opportunities include NASA’s Night Sky Network of astronomy clubs, Astronomy magazine’s youth
Faraway Fun Facts n Stars appear to twinkle from light distortions caused by temperature differ-
ences in our atmosphere. The lifespan of most stars is billions of years. ples saw patterns among the 2,000 stars visible to the naked eye and gave them names like The Big Dipper, Cassiopeia and Scorpius.
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A “shooting star” is actually a meteor with a trail of gases and particles. n The Moon’s surface is pitted with thousands of craters
from long-ago meteor strikes. n Saturn’s rings are composed mostly of billions of ice
particles and rocks. n Jupiter is by far the largest studied planet; after the
Moon and Venus, it’s usually the brightest object in the night sky. n Planets Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Mercury and
Mars, as well as Pluto, are named for Roman gods—Venus was the Roman goddess of love. n Planets and the Moon don’t emit light—they
reflect light from the sun. Source: Don’t Know Much About the Universe, by Kenneth C. Davis
programs, SpacePlace.nasa.gov and Astronomy.com/kids programs. Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops both offer astronomy merit badges. When a family’s interest continues sufficiently to buy a telescope, test preferred models at many potential settings before finalizing a purchase. According to the online guide, a first telescope should provide high-quality optics that limit diffraction (the spreading of light as it passes through the lens system to the eye) and a sturdy, smooth-working mount. More advanced telescopes have built-in computers and motors that can be programmed to point at specific spots in the sky.
Rising Stars on Earth
If trying to emulate Galileo is a challenge, youngsters can relate and aspire to the cadre of young scientists profiled in Astronomy magazine’s “Astronomy’s Rising Stars” story in July, available via most public libraries. Being a “self-described computer nerd” led Mark Krumholz, Ph.D., an associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics in his 30s at the University of California-Santa Cruz, to conduct massive-star formulation simulations. By “plugging in the laws of physics and turning the crank,” he has shown why some stars heat gas around them to appear much larger than others. Colors vary, as well. Stargazing was the catalyst for Anna Frebel, Ph.D., an assistant physics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge. “I consider myself fortunate that my initial passion led to becoming a professional astronomer,” says this scientist, who is credited with discovering the most chemically primitive star; the oldest known star as of 2007, at about 13.2 billion years; and the red giant star S1020549. Whether early steps lead to a later career or as a heavenly hobby, helping to convert a child’s, “What’s that?” to a happy, “I know what that is,” becomes worth encouraging. As Bertoch observes, “Kids have an innate excitement about what’s out there.” Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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All the Time in the World
Transforming Anxiety into Artistry by Marney K. Makridakis
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sk American adults if they’re anxious about time and they’ll likely say yes. Our society even deems it expected, acceptable and normal to experience such stress, but is it necessary? It’s helpful to explore what is at the root of our problems with time and why we believe we benefit from worrying and complaining about it. Both are good first steps to releasing ourselves from the drama of getting caught up in and blaming time as a convenient catchall. Which of the following rationales apply to us personally? “If I can complain about being busy, I don’t have to examine other areas in my life.” “My schedule is wrapped up with my self-esteem; being ‘too busy’ means that I’m successful.” “Worrying about time gives me something to talk about.” “I don’t plan things I might enjoy because it can be too demanding or even scary—it just feels easier and safer to be bored.” “Worrying about time is a convenient excuse for not following my dreams.” Once we identify the perceived payoffs from worrying about time, we can see them for what they are: illusions that keep us from living our true potential. Awareness allows us to make a different choice and to partner with
time, instead of working against it. Einstein proved that time is subjective, illustrated every time we compare an hour in a dentist’s chair to an hour in the company of a loved one. Time behaves and feels differently based on many variables, like emotion, engagement, flow, desire, interest, pain and pleasure. Our perspective counts. With capricious factors dancing around in our every moment, we can see why time isn’t constant. Happily, we can use the relative nature of time to our advantage and choose what our relationship with it will be. Consider that with each instance we choose how we talk about, measure and experience time, we are actually creating a new paradigm of time for ourselves. We can relinquish general views and limitations of time that hinder us and emerge into the possibilities of time as anything but a defined line. It can be a vibrant, completely moldable, layered, multifaceted work of art that we may adapt as we wish, to custom design each and every day. Marney K. Makridakis of Dallas, TX, is the author of Creating Time: Using Creativity to Reinvent the Clock and Reclaim Your Life. She founded Artella magazine, the ARTbundance philosophy and the ArtellaLand.com community.
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recipe photos by Stephen Blancett
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ancestors? The recent trend toward recreating a Paleo-era diet emphasizes the importance of vegetable nutrition to prehistoric communities, correcting the misperception that they were primarily meat-eaters. The original Paleo diet, before the advent of agriculture, reflected the hunting and gathering of lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and was absent of grains, dairy, starchy foods, sugar and salt. Today’s updated version might comprise foods naturally available and/or abundant before the cultivation of food in gardens, crops and livestock. Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet and Nutritionist Nora Gedgaudas, author of Primal Body, Primal Mind, each contest the premise perpetuated by many in the weight-loss industry that fat, especially naturally satu-
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egetarian Awareness Month provides a timely opportunity to realize that a plant-focused diet does not derive exclusively from plants. Just as a carnivore does not subsist on meat alone, the same applies to a vegetarian. What can we learn from our Paleolithic, or Stone Age
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rated fat, is unhealthy. Those same proponents that maintain low-fat/non-fat food is a panacea for modern illnesses also purport that cholesterol is the chief cause of heart ailments. Gedgaudas writes that the diets of hunter-gatherers inhabiting varied landscapes, from the Inuit of the north to tropical forest hominids, included large amounts of fat and cholesterol, which is essential to maintaining cell membranes and regulating hormones. She points out that obtaining cholesterol from food is necessary to augment the liver’s function of creating cholesterol internally. Cordain agrees that even saturated fats in meats can be beneficial, providing the animals are grass-fed, lean and live in clean surroundings. He emphasizes, however, that when our prehistoric ancestors ate fat, they did not also eat grain carbohydrates, sugar and salt, and contends that it is these components, not meat, that can be detrimental to the body. Doctor of Naturopathy Maureen Horne-Paul adds that organic, lean and game meats are exempt from the acidity inherent in corn-based animal feed. Plus, “When an animal is insensitively confined and killed, stress hormones are released that result in acidity. So, we are changing our pH from a healthy alkaline state to a more acidic condition when we consume meat from conventionally raised animals.” Scientific studies published in the Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, Medical Hypotheses and by the Mercola group attest to key problems related to human consumption of grains. Antinutrients such as phytic acid in grains lead to the poor absorption of minerals and related deficiencies. Improper absorption of dietary protein caused in part by enzyme inhibitors in grains also tends to damage the pancreas. Individual sensitivities to proteins in specific grains can further interfere with functioning of the neuroendocrine system and subsequent emotional difficulties like addiction and depression may arise. All of these difficulties have been exacerbated by irresponsible prenatal diets that have made younger generations extra-sensitive to the
Paleo Specials du Jour Curried carrot soup with buckwheat crackers and goat cheese Kale wraps with julienne of grass-fed strip loin, bell peppers and avocado Butter-grilled pineapple rounds served with dollop of vanilla-scented heavy cream
challenges posed by grains to the human system. While Cordain doesn’t recommend dairy, Gedgaudas suggests organic or raw milk products, provided they retain their
full fat content and come from grass-fed cows. She reasons that the presence of the anti-carcinogenic fatty acid conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) and the Wulzen factor anti-stiffness agent in the fat benefit joint lubrication. Experts suggest that the dietary formula established by our prehistoric ancestors can be the foundation for a modern-day, healthy, non-confining, creative eating experience. We can exchange grains for quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat (not technically grains at all), and include tubers and legumes, due to their folate and protein content. Blue and sweet potatoes also contain high levels of anthocyanins and potassium. Nearly every category of food, in the proper amounts, can be part of such a balanced diet. When we explore what makes sense and eat clean and natural foods, we have a good chance of finding our body’s own sweet spot. Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and an advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.
Paleo Parallel Tips n Make plants the center. For any meat, choose organic, grass-fed lean cuts and use small portions as sides or garnish. n Limit dairy to items with full fat content. Choose sheep or goat dairy when possible, followed by organic cow dairy. n Limit grains, but explore pseudograins such as buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth to add safe, starch-like body to meals. n For legumes, eat lentils. Blue and sweet potatoes are good choices for tubers.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ~Confucius
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Paleo Menu Recipes by Tania Melkonian Line the colander/basket with the kale “wrap” leaves. Cover and steam for 3 minutes until the leaves are just wilted. Remove basket from heat and lay out leaves on a clean work surface, lined up vertically. Stack 1 slice meat, 1 slice avocado and 2 slices pepper horizontally near the edge of a leaf. Add cumin and chili flakes and roll leaf away from the cook into a wrap. Repeat with all leaves.
Kale Wraps
Wash and dry kale. Hold the blade of a long chef’s knife along the rib of the kale leaf and pull the leaf away from the rib. Repeat on the other side of the leaf to produce two long flat wraps. Set aside the ribs for stock.
Set a heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat. Add turmeric and cumin, to toast. Add oil and stir to combine with spices. Add onions; sweat to cook until translucent, but not browned.
Bring a pot filled with 2 cups of water to a rolling boil. Lower the heat to simmer and set a metal colander inside as a steamer basket so it sits on top of the water, not immersed.
Add curry paste and stir. Add coconut milk and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. With the back of a knife, bruise the
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When the stock comes to a boil, reduce to medium heat and add leaves, add half of the carrots and stalk. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, cool and then remove leaves and stalk; blend soup until smooth. Return soup blend to pot, add peppers and the rest of the carrots and then simmer on low heat for 40 minutes.
Curried Carrot Soup 2 Tbsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 cup diced onions 3 Tbsp curry paste 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 stalk lemon grass 3 leaves Kaffir lime 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup finely chopped red pepper
1 head kale (suggest cavolo nero or dino kale) 1 bell pepper, sliced into julienned strips 1 avocado, julienned 3 oz grass-fed sirloin, grilled to medium and julienned Chili flakes and cumin to taste
lime leaves and lemongrass stalk.
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Grilled Pineapple with Cream 1 organic pineapple, cut into rounds 2 Tbsp grass-fed, organic butter ¼ cup organic cream 1 vanilla bean or ½ tsp organic vanilla extract Heat butter in a sauté pan until melted and bubbling (not brown). Place pineapple rounds in the pan and grill for 2 minutes each side. Slice vanilla bean pod lengthwise to scrape out vanilla granules. Mix granules with cream until incorporated. Serve pineapple rounds warm with a drizzle of vanilla-scented cream.
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Greenville’s favorite deli offers gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairyfree options every day. No high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats are ever in any of our food. Salad bar with many organic choices is also available. See ad, page 20.
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ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE DAIRY-FREE FARM-TO-TABLE VEGETARIAN VEGAN PALEO RAW Check Out These Local Restaurants!
1855 E Main St. Specialty Row at Hillcrest 864-585-1021
Garner’s is a local family-owned health food store and deli with organic, gluten-free options, and indoor/outdoor seating. Hours: MonFri: 9am to 4pm, and Sat: 9am-3pm. See ad, page 13.
JASON’S DELI
1450 WO Ezell Blvd. 864-574-0202 www.JasonsDeli.com
Spartanburg’s favorite deli offers gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options every day. No high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats are ever in any of our food. Salad bar with many organic choices is also available. See ad, page 20.
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ROOST RESTAURANT
220 N. Main St. 864-298-2424 www.RoostRestaurant.com
New Main Street soil-to-city restaurant features local, organic, and seasonal foods. Enjoy outdoor seating in NOMA Square, open kitchen with counter seating and open-air bar. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.
5000 Old Spartanburg Rd. Eastgate Village 864-244-2733 www.Facebook.com/GoodToGoJuiceBar
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local Produce & Farm Tour Resources
Treat your locavore palate to garden-fresh produce at any of these local markets, join a cSA*, or visit area farms to see who grows your food and where it comes from.
*COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE clEMSON ORGANIc FARM Clemson University Calhoun Field Laboratory 190 Field Station Dr, Clemson University 864-656-6644 or 864-933-6742 www.clemson.edu/sustainableag/ (Wed. 3:30-6:30pm Spring to Fall)
BElUE FARMS 3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446•Boiling Springs www.BelueFarms.com (Open Mon.-Sat.- 8am-6pm)
HAPPy cOW cREAMERy 330 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzer www.HappyCowCreamery.com (Mon.-Fri. - 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm)
GREENBRIER FARMS 772 Hester Store Rd. 864-855-9782•Easley www.GreenbrierFarms.com (Onsite store, Friday’s 1-6pm, May-October)
HURRIcANE cREEK FARMS
MINI MIRAclES FARM
MIlKy WAy FARM
708 Old Rutherford Rd 864-438-7147•Taylors www.MiniMiraclesFarmSC.com
(Tues.11am-7pm, Thurs. & Sat 10am-2pm and by appointment.)
PARSON PRODUcE 404-452-4321•Clinton www.ParsonProduce.com (Sat. Greenville Downtown Market May thru July) (3rd Wed. Earth Market, NoMa Square, 220 N. Main St, Greenville) (May 15- Sept. 18) (Holiday Markets, Nov 23 and Dec 14)
FARMS AND FARM TOURS BAREFOOT FARMS OF BElTON 293 Murphy Rd 864-380-2002 or 864-338-0010•Belton www.BarefootOrganic.com (Open 9am-7pm Daily)
220 Moores Mill Rd. 864-933-1343•Pelzer www.HurricaneCreekFarms.com (Thurs.1-6pm, Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm)
220 Hidden Hills Rd. 864-352-2014•Starr 864-617-5911 (Cell) www.SCMilkyWayFarm.com
(See website for retail locations or for placing orders to pick-up at delivery locations.)
SPlIT cREEK FARM
3806 Centerville Rd 864-287-3921•Anderson www.SplitCreek.com (Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sunday 2-5pm)
TIMBEROcK
(@ Hopkins Farm) 3717 Fork Shoals Rd. 864-907-0529•Simpsonville www.TimberockAtHopkinsFarm.com (Saturday Egg Sales)
WAlKER cENTURy FARMS 110 Walker Rd. 864-226-2668•Anderson www.WalkerCenturyFarms.com
(Roadside market Fri. and Sat. 2-5pm, Opens May 18)
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FARMERS’ MARKETS FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS’ MARKET 105 Depot St. 864-275-8801•Fountain Inn www.FountainInn.org/farmers-market1 (Sat. 8am-Noon – June 1- Sept. 28)
HUBcITy FARMERS’ MARKET 298 Magnolia St. 864-585-0905•Spartanburg www.HubCityFM.org
(Sat. 8am-12pm-May 11-Nov. 9-Train Depot) (Wed. 11am-1pm-June 5-Sept. 25-Morgan Square)
SlOW FOOD UPSTATE EARTH MARKET Noma Square, 220 N. Main St.
864-289-0103•Greenville www.SlowFoodUpstate.com (3rd Wednesday 3-7pm. May-September) (Holiday Markets, Nov 23 and Dec 14)
WHOlE FOODS lOcAl FARMERS’ MARKET
1140 Woodruff Rd. (Whole Foods Market parking lot) 864-335-2300•Greenville www.WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/greenville
(Tues.10am-2pm, May 7 thru Oct. 1)
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e all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults. Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent. Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.
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or more than a millennium, seekers have made spiritual pilgrimages on the Way of St. James, beginning at their chosen point in Europe, winding westward and ending in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Today, as portrayed in the 2010 movie, The Way, the core route continues to attract both secular and devout trekkers. It’s fair to say that every pilgrim derives something from the journey, although it’s not always what they expect. Alyssa Machle, a landscape architect in San Francisco, imagined that walking The Way would be a quietly contemplative and solitary experience. Instead, she spent weeks bonding with fellow trekkers: an Ohio schoolteacher trying to decide whether to become a Catholic nun, and a German woman in her 30s unsettled by falling in love with her life partner’s best friend, a war veteran in his 70s. “Inevitably, each person had some internal battle that he or she hoped to resolve,” Machle found. “My own ideological shift was about setting aside preconceived ideas about how I would experience the path, and focusing my
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energy on the community that I suddenly was part of.” The diverse goals of the people Machle met on The Way speaks to the power of adventurous treks. From the Bible story of Moses and the Israelites crossing the desert for 40 years to young Fellowship of the Ring members hiking across Middle Earth, we like the idea of walking long distances as a way to get in touch with ourselves—and often with something larger. In America, there are as many trails to hike as there are reasons to do it. For Cheryl Strayed, author of the 2012 bestselling memoir, Wild, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at age 26 allowed her innate courage to blossom. A rank novice, she took to the trails solo, grieving the early death of her mother, and discovered a new kind of self-reliance. “Every time I heard a sound of unknown origin or felt something horrible cohering in my imagination, I pushed it away,” Strayed relates. “I simply did not let myself become afraid. Fear begets fear. Power begets power. I willed myself to beget power. It wasn’t long
before I actually wasn’t afraid.” Other people on such journeys are inspired by their love for the environment, like Zen Buddhist priest and retired psychotherapist Shodo Spring, leader of this year’s Compassionate Earth Walk, a July-through-October protest of our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels. It has engaged a “moving community” of shared prayers, meditation and yoga along the path of the pending Keystone XL pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska. Spring emphasizes that the walk is intended to connect participants to the land and the people that live on it. “We’re going to small towns,” she says, “where many residents make their livelihoods from oil. There’s a deep division between such people and our group. But when we listen to each other, that division gets healed.” Activist David Rogner says that longdistance walks don’t just raise awareness of political and social issues—they also give people hope. He spent 25 months walking across the United States in the first coast-to-coast roadside litter program, Pick Up America. “As we walked and picked up trash, we inspired people to believe there could be change,” he says. His trek gave him hope for his own future, too. He now believes, “If you commit your life to the healing and restoration of community and yourself, you are going to be wholly provided for.” Whatever the purpose, there are
many scenic long-distance walking trails to choose from. The Pacific Crest Trail, from the U.S.-Mexico border in Southern California to the uppermost reaches of Washington State, offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. The Appalachian Trail, which winds 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine, provides 250 shelters and campsites. In Wisconsin, the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail offers awe-inspiring views of glacial land-
scapes. Starting in North Carolina, the Mountains-to-Sea trail extends from the Great Smoky Mountains to the crystalblue waters of the Outer Banks. In Missouri, the Ozark Trail sweeps through mountains, lush valleys and tumbling waterfalls. Plus, overseas trails await, as well. Sarah Todd is a writer and editor in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.
TIPS FOR A LONG TREK by Sarah Todd Pack light. In long-distance hiking, every ounce counts. Try to make sure everything in the backpack has at least two uses: socks that double as mittens or a fleece that transforms into a pillow. Get in shape. Walk two hours a day in preceding months to help train for lengthy days on foot. Do a few test walks loaded with gear to see what it’s like to carry that amount of weight before hitting the trail. Prepare for foot care. Expert trekkers smear jelly-like products like Waxelene on their feet before putting on their socks to help prevent blisters. It also soothes chafing and offers foot relief at the end of a long day’s hike. Plan meals beforehand. Measure out all the ingredients for a healthy menu plan and put them in lightweight bags to allow the exact right amount of food needed—no more, no less—for the long haul between provisioning stations (local accessible towns and holding spots for pre-shipped boxes).
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Hatcher Garden Fall Plant Sale ─ 8am-5pm Oct 4; 9am-1pm Oct 5. Annual sale provides an opportunity for gardeners to purchase a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines at a great price. Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White Blvd, Spartanburg. 574-7724. Kid’s Yoga ─ 3-4pm. Designed for students in grades K-5th. The class will focus on various poses and techniques and will learn through partner work, leading by example, respect, listening, and cooperation. $10. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 FALL in the PARK ─ 9am–4pm. Vendors, talent show, dog show, car show, music and entertainment for the entire family. “New” Boiling Springs Community Park, 182 Rainbow Lake Rd, Boiling Springs, behind Lowes. Yin Yoga Workshop ─ 1-3pm. Yin is a type of yoga that activates the major energy channels (meridians), to work on kidney and liver to reduce negative effects of stress, reduce irritation and energize. $20 members/$25 non-members. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Dangers of Beauty Products ─ 7-8pm. A class to cover the hidden dangers of our favorite beauty products and an opportunity to sample natural beauty products. $10. Healing Springs, 220 Westgate Mall Dr, Ste. 6, Spartanburg. Must register, 699-9448.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Akashic Records Meetup: “2013 - Gathering Power from Your Past” ─ 7-9pm. An evening of conversation and Q & A. The Namaste Center, 416 S. King St, Hendersonville, NC. Donations, $15. 828-281-0888.
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Women’s Weekend Retreat ─ YMCA Camp Greenville, located near Caesar’s Head, SC and Cedar Mountain, NC is hosting a Women’s Retreat. The weekend is an opportunity for relaxation, rejuvenation and adventure. A variety of physical activities will be offered including waterfall hikes, climbing experiences, zip line, crafts, yoga, massages and more! The weekend ends with a reflective visit to Pretty Place with a breathtaking view of the Appalachian Mountains. For more information, call 8363291, ext. 108.
markyourcalendar OCTOBER 12-13 Festival of Healing and Spiritual Awareness ─ Workshops on health and spirituality, exhibitors, retreats, art, music and more. $10/ Sat, $8/Sun or $15 weekend pass. Greenville Shrine Club, 119 Beverly Rd, Greenville. 233-3033.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Hub City Cooperative Open House ─ 5-8pm. Enjoy food, refreshments, and meet local artists while touring the future site of the Hub City Co-op. Free. Hub City Cooperative, 176 N. Liberty St, Spartanburg. 579-2293.
markyourcalendar OCTOBER 18-20 Butterfly Retreat 4 w/Jennifer Lombardi ─ Women’s retreat at North Myrtle Beach oceanfront resort. Wellness seminars and workshops, diet and nutrition, yoga, releasing fears, meditation, painting and wine, fashion and fun, beauty and boudoir photos too! Meals and entertainment. Be empowered, rejuvenated and ready to live your best life. $260 all inclusive, or daily rate. 843-450-0637. TheButterflyRetreat.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 The Seay House Saturday ─ 10am-4pm. Visit Spartanburg’s oldest home, a local farmstead from the 1800s. Free; donations accepted. Spartanburg County Historical Association. 106 Darby Rd, Spartanburg. 596-3501. Polarity Share ─ 3-5pm. Learn about Polarity Therapy from Certified Polarity Therapists and discover how it works with the human energy field. $10. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
2013 “BRA-vo” Event ─ 5-8pm. An “evening of fun” at our 1st Annual “BRA-vo”, Breast Cancer Awareness Event. The “BRA-vo” Event will feature a silent auction, bra decorating contest, delicious food and more. Advanced tickets $5. Boiling Spring Community Park, 182 Rainbow Lake Rd, Boiling Springs. 641-9761.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Free Karma Community Yoga Class ─ 10-11am. Call for details. Free. Zen Studios, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd. Ste. 58, Spartanburg.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
Spartanburg Cultural Arts Festival ─ 11am-4pm. A day filled with art, culture,dance, drama, music, creativity and more. Free. Chapman Cultural Center. 200 E.St John St, Spartanburg. 542-ARTS.
Dangers of Beauty Products ─ 2-3pm. A class to cover the hidden dangers of our favorite beauty products and an opportunity to sample natural beauty products. $10. Healing Springs, 220 Westgate Mall Dr, Ste. 6, Spartanburg. Must register, 699-9448.
Polarity Share ─ 3-5pm. Learn about Polarity Therapy from Certified Polarity Therapists and discover how it works with the human energy field.$10. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.
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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.
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. $12. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Home School Elementary Nutrition Class ─ 1011am. Children (ages K5-5th grade), will explore every system of the body while learning how to best care for it and give it proper nutrition. $125, $25 discount for each additional child, $350 family max. Healing Springs, 220 Westgate Mall Dr, Spartanburg. 699-9448. Home School Middle and High School Anatomy Course ─ 11:15am-12:15pm. Students will study every system of the body, becoming familiar with bone structure, all organs, major diseases, prevention how nutrition plays in taking care of our bodies and experiment with recipes and sample super foods. $150, $25 off for each additional child, $400 family max. Healing Springs, 220 Westgate Mall Dr, Spartanburg. 699-9448. 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 Classes ─ 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. Health Boot Camp ─ 6pm. Oct 8-Nov 12. Six weeks of nutrition counseling, workouts, and accountability designed to see quick results, and amazing health transformation. $100 for entire session. Call to register. Healing Springs, 220 Westgate Mall Dr, Ste. 6, Spartanburg. 699-9448. 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.
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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. Beekeepers’ Association Meeting ─ 6:30-9pm. Second Thursday. County Administration Bldg, Council Chambers, 366 N. Church St, Spartanburg. 596-2993, ext 117.
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.
Hot Yoga ─ 7:15pm. $12, drop-in. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689
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thursday Good Morning Yoga ─ 9–10am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.
Saturday Market ─ 8am-12pm. Offering produce, plants and prepared goods. Variety of events including cooking demos, children’s activities, live music and more. Free admission. Hub City Farmers’ Market, 298 Magnolia St. at Old Train Depot, Downtown Spartanburg. 585-0905.
Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.
Community Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. $6 drop in fee. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.
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.
Power Zen Flow (Intermediate/Advanced) ─ 1011:15am. 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.
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We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free office; amalgam-safe since 1995. See ad, back cover.
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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 12.
HEALTH FOOD STORES GARNER’S NATURAl FOODS 1855 E Main St. Specialty Row at Hillcrest 864-585-1021•Spartanburg
Garner’s is a local family-owned health food store and deli with indoor and outdoor seating. We are open 6 days a week 9am to 6pm. See ad, page 13.
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MASSAGE/BODYWORK ABIADA HEAlING ARTS 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave. 864-542-1123•Spartanburg www.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 22.
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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 selfhealing properties. See ad, page 22.
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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, page 17.
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