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is the season to be jolly. You know the words, so sing along. How about this rendition? ’Tis the season to be wise. Never heard of it? That’s because it’s a fresh, new article featured on page 16. ’Tis the Season to Be Wise: A Prime Time to Rejuvenate and Birth Creativity discusses how to overcome the winter blues. It explains how our decreased energy levels are a direct reflection of the season’s energy and provides a few helpful remedies to reversing the winter blues. Among the remedies are lighting scented candles, such as citrus to brighten the mood or lavender to soothe it, and adding bright colors to your living space. Keeping pets healthy and happy can also be an energizing and rewarding experience. Pet Vac Hospital in Spartanburg was selected as this month’s pet spotlight. Their feature, page 19, highlights how preventative medicine is the best medicine. One way to translate that to your own well-being is to monitor the food that you eat. Peace on Our Plates: Mindful Eating for a More Peaceful World, page 20 shares how food preparation is the only art that allows us to use all five senses and describes what it means to practice a world peace diet. Yummy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner accompany the article and are listed on page 24, as well as a healthy shopping list for your convenience. With the holidays approaching, there is no greater time than today to reevaluate your life’s journey. This month’s theme is Awakening Humanity—that is exactly what the businesses and practitioners featured in our magazine strive to do. They welcome your patronage and are there to lend a helping hand in crafting your most purposeful life.

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Spartanburg Public Libraries Now Tobacco Free

Licensed Midwife Attends National Conference in Oregon

communitynews he Spartanburg County Public Libraries recently announced all of their campuses are now tobacco free. The new policy will prohibit the use of all tobacco products (including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, pipes and e-cigarettes/vapor cigarettes) on the grounds of all library campuses in Spartanburg county. “Public places should be healthy spaces and a step towards that is the elimination of tobacco products on library campuses,” says Todd Stephens, county librarian, Spartanburg County Public Libraries. For more information, visit InfoDepot.org/zAbout/Policies/Tobacco-Policy-faq.asp.

Linda Hood, CNHP Hosts Holiday Open House

ll are welcome to enjoy a holiday open house for Aha Spirit at 192 Timberleaf Drive in Duncan on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm. It will be an opportunity to meet Linda Hood, CNHP Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP) Linda Hood, eat fun and healthy treats and fellowship with others. There will be a short presentation to learn why the Wise Men brought frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus and how we can benefit from these therapeutic essential oils today. Aha Spirit is located at 192 Timberleaf Dr, Duncan. For more information, call 864-439-6443 or visit AhaSpirit.com. See ad, page 7.

Healthy Living Expo: More to Come from Garner’s Natural Foods

arner’s Natural Foods and Natural Awakenings magazine recently hosted a very successful Healthy Living Expo at Garner’s Natural Foods in Spartanburg. Several local natural health practitioners and businesses were at featured at the expo including massage practitioners, chiropractors, nutritionists, a health coach and an acupuncturist. Two car dealerships displayed a hybrid and a 100 percent electric vehicle in the parking area. Guests flocked to the store all day long and sampled products, experienced a whole body vibration machine and learned about many natural health products and services. Garner’s supplied vendors with a free lunch and all guests received a goodie bag of samples in a cotton Eco bag. “We were well pleased with the expo and thought it was a very successful event for our store. We also had positive comments from our customers!” says Orin Garner, owner of Garner’s Natural Foods. Natural Awakenings would like to hear from guests who attended. Please email your comments to naspartanburg@gmail.com. Your comments will help us as we plan next year’s Healthy Living Expo in Spartanburg. 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 21. 6

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inda Weaver, Licensed Midwife and owner of Labors of Love Midwifery & Birth Center in Spartanburg, recently attended the 31st Annual Midwives Alliance Conference in Portland, Oregon. The theme of the conference was birthing social change. This theme speaks to the heart of Midwives Linda Weaver, LM, CPM Alliance of North America’s (MANA) goal to support equal access to high quality maternity care for all women and their families. The conference presented talented speakers and important topics relating to the care of all women, which enabled attendees to take new and relevant information back to the communities where they work and make a difference. Among the 350 midwives in attendance, Weaver attended a variety of classes such as Birth Dance, vaginal ecology and reducing infection rates naturally and environmental consequences of home vs. hospital birth. “I also attended a class on how to heal diastasis, a condition affecting many women after childbirth in which they suffer from back pain, urinary incontinence and ‘looking pregnant’ all the time,” says Weaver. Labors of Love Midwifery & Birth Center was conceived, labored over and birthed to meet a growing need of families in the Upstate of South Carolina and surrounding counties of North Carolina. Along with Weaver, there are three other Licensed Midwives at the center. Labors of Love Midwifery Birth Center is located at 850 Floyd Rd. Ext. Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-285-0574 or visit SCMidwife.com.

Co-op Fundraising Campaign Needs Community Support

he Hub City Co-op needs your support in raising $300,000 in commitments for their current campaign, which ends December 31. If the money is not raised by that time, the opening of the first retail grocery cooperative in the state of South Carolina, the project may be delayed or abandoned by the Board and ownership. The Co-op welcomes investments and donations of any size. Co-ops are based on a principle of shared financial responsibility by the ownership, so it is important to enable as many owners as possible to participate in the financing of the store. The cost to become an owner is $150, which can be paid in full or in three easy installments of $50. The Co-op will be located at 176 N. Liberty Street in downtown Spartanburg. For more information, email info@ hubcitycoop.org or visit HubCityCoop.org.

Greenville Functional Medicine Opens New Office

reenville Functional Medicine recently opened a new office on Halton Road in Greenville. Dr. Connie E. Casebolt is the medical doctor on staff. With over 30 years of experience in the medical field and a member of The Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Casebolt is excited to bring functional medicine to the Upstate. “Since Connie E. Casebolt, M.D. 2011, I have immersed myself in the functional medicine community attending numerous conferences to gain additional expertise in the realm of bio-identical hormones, detoxification strategies, GI health, autoimmune illness, energy issues and fibromyalgia,” says Casebolt. “My staff and I are committed to helping you return to a state of optimal health and wellness.” According to The Institute of Functional Medicine, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their background history and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. Along with Casebolt, the office also includes a patient liaison, a registered and licensed dietician, a national certified counselor and office staff. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6pm. Greenville Functional Medicine is located at 301 Halton Rd, Ste. A, Greenville. For more information, call 864-558-0200 or visit GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com. See ad, page 3.

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In Memoriam

ohn R. Voell, father, author and visionary co-founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, has served as a mentor to our family of publishers for 15 years. During John’s time with us, the Universe responded to his faithful living of the principle to love God, one’s self and others by providing fertile soil for the big ideas he relished nurturing. His books, Cancer: How to Heal It—How to Prevent It and Cancer Report, as well as his latest development project, United We Can, were just a few of the ways that John allowed himself to be an instrument of the Divine in helping humankind. John was passionate about the success of our magazine, pleased and proud that the now 90-strong family of Natural Awakenings franchise publishers touch the lives of millions of readers each month. He’s known around here for saying, “I don’t know what your spiritual beliefs are, but I believe that when I leave this world, I’m going to somehow measure my success by those I’ve helped along the way.” Those who knew and worked with him would say that he more than succeeded—he soared.

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Sprinkle Cinnamon to Avert Alzheimer’s

innamon is known as an excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart disease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memory-robbing neurodegenerative disease. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinnamon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins. The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.

Cocoa Calms Inflammation

ew can say no to a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night. “Enjoy!” say Penn State researchers. They have found that a little bit of cocoa may be a powerful diet aid in helping to control inflammation and ameliorate related diseases, including diabetes. Numerous current studies link obesity to inflammation in the body. Cocoa, although a common ingredient of chocolate, by itself has low-calorie, low-fat and high-fiber content. The researchers fed laboratory mice the human equivalent of 10 tablespoons of cocoa powder—about four or five cups of hot cocoa—along with a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. The control group ate the same diet without the cocoa. Lead researcher Joshua Lambert, Penn State associate professor of food science, says the study results surprised the team, which did not expect the “dramatic reduction of inflammation and fatty liver disease” associated with obesity. Although the animals lost no weight, the cocoa powder supplement reduced liver triglycerides by 32 percent and plasma insulin levels by 27 percent, indicating it might be a powerful obesityfighting tool. But there is a catch: Adding sugar, an inflammatory substance in itself, to healthy cocoa will likely neutralize the benefits. Try stevia as a sweetener instead; it’s been used for decades to lower blood sugar.

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Cranberries Support Healthy Circulation

egularly drinking cranberry juice may help control blood pressure, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions. Cranberry juice, the researchers note, is rich in antioxidants—naturally occurring molecules that have been associated with the blood pressure-lowering benefit. U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers discovered a moderate systolic pressure reduction—about three points—for people that drank two eight-ounce glasses of cranberry juice every day for eight weeks. Because of the sugar calories in juice, consider the alternative of a whole-food cranberry supplement.

Button Batteries Imperil Bambinos

utton-type lithium batteries are all around us, powering remote controls, keyless entry devices for cars, flameless candles, watches, greeting cards and other devices. Parents should be aware that these batteries are attractive to small children and if swallowed, can dissolve and cause serious damage to the esophagus in as little as two hours. The National Safety Council reports that the number of children swallowing these batteries quadrupled between 2005 and 2010, to 3,400 cases, yet 62 percent of parents are unaware of the danger.

To Get More, Give More

iving away money or spending it on others increases the giver’s sense of personal wealth, according to research by Michael Norton, of Harvard Business School, and co-author Elizabeth Dunn, of the University of British Columbia. The latest in a series of studies showed that people that support others, from helping with homework to shoveling a neighbor’s driveway, feel that they had more time in general and that giving time away relieved the sense of “not having enough time,” even more than gaining unexpected free time. natural awakenings

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Meditation Helps Heal Traumatized Veterans

ranscendental Meditation (TM) has a dramatic healing effect on people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can also result in lower blood pressure, according to two new studies. TM—a technique to avoid distracting thoughts, decrease stress and promote a state of relaxed awareness— reduced PTSD symptoms in combat veterans by as much as 50 percent in just eight weeks, according to a study from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., published in the journal Military Medicine. The veterans also reported decreased depression and improved quality of life, with a greater ability to come back to their civilian lives after returning from duty. Vietnam War vets randomly assigned to TM sessions at a Denver Veterans Center also experienced greater reductions in alcohol usage, insomnia and depression than those in conventional counseling. At the conclusion of a landmark three-month study, 70 percent of the meditating veterans felt they no longer required the services of the center. A separate American Heart Association report on the general U.S. population showed that the practice of TM generally reduced systolic blood pressure in subjects by five points and diastolic by three points, enough to put many of them into normal range. Previous clinical trials have shown that lower blood pressure through TM practice is associated with significantly lower rates of death, heart attack and stroke. TM is usually practiced for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day by sitting comfortably and focusing on an individually selected word or series of words.

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Abiada Healing Arts

Pampering that Heals by Michele Senac

biada Healing Arts is a unique center for well-being located in downtown Spartanburg. Business partners Laurie Babb, Jeane Gardner and Sherry Gory are experienced licensed massage therapists who offer massage, bodywork and spa therapy in a relaxing setting. Abiada was founded in 2005 and moved to their present location in 2008. Babb explains that this location is easily accessible, has its own parking at the building’s entrance, and is wheelchair-friendly. Babb states that Abiada’s philosophy of putting their clients’ needs first and tailoring bodywork to the individual allows the therapists to use a variety of modalities based on the client’s condition. Babb was drawn to train in massage years ago when she was looking for a way to enhance the lives of others while single-parenting her three children. This year she celebrates 10 years as a licensed massage therapist. All three business

partners expand their skills through advanced training and continuing education classes. While taking classes, Babb relates that she was introduced to Esalen massage. “Esalen massage combines long integrated strokes with slow deep muscle work to release everyday stresses. It stills the mind and leaves you feeling deeply relaxed. It is influenced by the rhythm of ocean waves,” says Babb. One of the many therapies Abiada offers is myofascial release, which Babb describes as gentle, effective body work that relieves pain. “I combine myofascial release with Esalen-inspired massage so that it is intentional, thorough, and relaxing,” shares Babb. A specialized good hip health massage is also available and is specifically designed for sciatic pain. Babb notes that most clients have reported good results from the massage. Along with working at Abiada, she teaches massage, anatomy and physiology, and health care professions at Spartanburg Community College. Babb, Garner and Gory offer a full complement of services in massage therapy, bodywork therapy, spa therapy and radiant infrared heat sauna. These include massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stretching, muscle retraining and lengthening, aromatherapy massage, clay, thallassotherapy and firm cocoons, salt or sugar glows, hot stone massage, couple’s massage and more. Massage packages are available. Each bodywork therapy involves customizing the session to the individual’s needs. Babb believes that many people suffer with pain needlessly. She advises, “You don’t have to live with pain. For most clients, we’ve been able to turn lives around and been able to get their pain under control. We can often release those muscles so clients can live a better quality of life.” 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 19. 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. natural awakenings

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Near Death Experiences Proof of Life after Death by Linda Sechrist

Through his research, he has identified numerous common elements that occur in NDEs—an out-of-body experience, the sensation of traveling through a tunnel, encountering a bright light (usually interpreted as God, Jesus or an angel), communicating with deceased relatives, feeling emotions such as profound peace, well-being and love, plus a flood of knowledge about life and the nature of the universe. Perhaps the most significant element he reports is the supremely conscious and superbly blissful state that exists beyond both limitations of the senses and intellect and the confines of space and time— the pure conscious form of each one’s truly real Self.

Life as Love

he advice that the White Queen gave to young Alice in Lewis Carroll’s Through the LookingGlass might be some of the best to offer non-believers and skeptics that question the credibility of near-death experiences (NDE). When Alice protests, “One can’t believe impossible things,” the White Queen famously retorts, “I daresay you haven’t had much practice. When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

Glimpses of Grace

The majority of physicians and clinical researchers in the medical community continue to consider NDEs as impossible and merely pure fantasies generated by a surge of electrical activity as a dying brain runs out of oxygen. However, according to a Gallup poll, the 8 million Americans whose transcendental NDEs freed their consciousness to leave the body and enter into a wondrous reality that exists completely free of physicality, believe them to be real, meaningful and lifechanging experiences. Recently, the renowned NDE narratives of Anita Moorjani, author of Dying to Be Me: My Journey from 12

I was overwhelmed by the realization that God isn’t a being, but a state of being… and I am that state of being… pure consciousness. ~ Anita Moorjani Cancer to Near Death, to True Healing, and Dr. Eben Alexander, author of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, have sparked fresh public interest in NDEs, a word coined by Raymond Moody, Ph.D., in his 1975 classic, Life After Life. Moody, a psychiatrist and professor of philosophy who has spent nearly 50 years investigating what happens when people die, has interviewed thousands of individuals that have personally experienced an NDE. “Over the past 20 years there have been enormous strides in resuscitation technology. Defibrillators and public access defibrillation programs, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, are major factors that allow modern medicine to bring people back from a state that 100 years ago would have been labeled death,” observes Moody.

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Rushed to the hospital in a coma, Moorjani, whose body had been devoured for four years by cancer of the lymphatic system, describes the real self that she discovered during her NDE. “There I was, without my body or any physical traits, yet my pure essence continued to exist. It was not a reduced element of my whole self; in fact, it felt far greater and more intense and expansive than my physical being. “I felt eternal, as if I’d always existed and always would, without a beginning or end. I was filled with the knowledge that I was simply magnificent,” explains Moorjani, whose cancer completely disappeared within five weeks after her release from the hospital. “Not only did I come back with a clean slate, I brought back one of my biggest lessons—to love myself and be an instrument of love. I also returned to life here with a sense of purpose—to fearlessly be as authentically me as I can be. This means,” she clarifies, “that in whatever I do, I am acting from my sense of passion and the sheer joy of doing it.” During Alexander’s seven-day coma in a hospital, brought about by antibiotic-resistant E. coli meningitis that attacked his brain, he left his mortal identity behind. “My brain wasn’t working at all,” he relates. “My entire neo-cortex, the part that makes us human, was entirely shut down. I had no language, emotions, logic or memories of who I was. Such an empty slate granted me full access to the true

cosmic being that I am, that we all are,” says Alexander. He further recalls that as his NDE unfolded, it occurred to him that he was being granted a grand overview of the invisible side of existence. He also had a lovely ethereal companion that floated along on a butterfly wing, telepathically teaching him to accept the universal truth that, “You are eternally loved and cherished, you have nothing to fear, and there is nothing you can do wrong.” “If I had to boil the whole message down to just one word, it would be Love—the incomprehensibly glorious truth of truths that lives and breathes at the core of everything that exists or will ever exist. No remotely accurate understanding of who we are and what we are can be achieved by anyone who does not know it and embody it in all their actions,” Alexander now understands. Prior to his life-threatening illness, this neurosurgeon’s sophisticated medical training had led him to dismiss the possibility of NDEs. Today, he works at returning to his NDE state of oneness and unconditional love by using meditation and sacred acoustics, as

well as quantum mechanics, to explore the nature of consciousness and higher brain function. Like Moody, Alexander studies the ancient Greek philosophers Parmenides, Pythagoras and Plato, who took the notion of an afterlife seriously and questioned “what” survives bodily death. Alexander’s consequent nonprofit organization, Eternea, fosters cooperation between science and spirituality by sponsoring research and education about spiritually transformative experiences and holistic consciousness beyond conventional definitions. “I had to learn a whole lot more about consciousness than I had to know about neuroscience,” quips Alexander, who now believes that the brain blocks access to knowledge of higher worlds. “We need to accept— at least hypothetically—that the brain itself doesn’t produce consciousness. That it is, instead, a kind of reducing valve or filter that dumbs down consciousness for the duration of our human experience. “Neuroscience can’t give you the first sentence about how the physical brain creates consciousness,” he states,

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while many are finding how science and spirituality strengthen each other. At age 37, a blood vessel exploded in the left hemisphere of Jill Bolte Taylor’s brain. A Ph.D. Harvard-trained scientist specializing in anatomy of the brain, she was fascinated to observe the breakdown of her brain-related functions. As described in her book, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey, she became the witness to her stroke, which initially left her unable to talk, walk, read, write or remember anything prior to that occurrence. As her left brain shut down, Taylor lost her ability to process all language; with her mind suspended in newfound silence, she experienced an unprecedented sense of deep peace. She also experienced an inability to visually distinguish edges and boundaries between herself and the outer world. Absent conventional orientation, “I could actually see that my skin was not my physical boundary. “As a result of such a glorious state of blissful realization that I am—as we all are—connected to everything and everyone around us, I no longer see myself as a single, solid entity, separate from other human beings,” advises Taylor. “Although my left mind still thinks of me as a fragile individual, capable of losing my life, my right mind realizes the essence of my being as eternal life.” She now understands that she is part of the cosmic flow of energy, which she characterizes as a tranquil sea of euphoria.

Present Possibility

In The Hidden Face of God: Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth, author Gerald L. Schroeder, Ph.D., suggests that each of us is a part of the universe seeking and finding itself. Could it be that without the mental filter and self-limiting beliefs, we are free to consciously know our higher state of wholeness and the truth of our magnificence? Upwards of 8 million people that have experienced their own NDE are trending the world toward a tipping point into the comforting awareness that anything is possible. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the recorded interviews. 14

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Be Happy Right Now The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware

eople grow a lot when faced with their own mortality. As a palliative caregiver for many years, I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for personal growth. After wrestling with a variety of intense emotions, every patient I saw found their peace before they departed. When questioned about regrets or what they would have done differently, five themes emerged. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and died knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Every male patient that I nursed felt they had missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. They deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence. Women also spoke of this regret, but because most were from an older generation, many had not been breadwinners. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace

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with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. As a result, many developed illnesses apparently related to the bitterness and resentment they carried. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many were disappointed they had not truly realized the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks, and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip away. Many deeply regretted not giving important friendships the time and effort that they deserved. I wish that I had let myself be happier. Many did not understand until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called comfort of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others and to themselves that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh with gusto and cultivate some silliness in their life. Bronnie Ware is the author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, a memoir of how people she cared for changed the way she lives. She blogs at InspirationAndChai.com.

newintention Lakota Advice for Life Friend do it this way—that is, whatever you do in life, do the very best you can with both your heart and mind. And if you do it that way, the Power Of The Universe will come to your assistance, if your heart and mind are in Unity. When one sits in the Hoop Of The People, one must be responsible because All of Creation is related. And the hurt of one is the hurt of all. And the honor of one is the honor of all. And whatever we do affects everything in the universe. If you do it that way—that is, if you truly join your heart and mind as One—whatever you ask for, that’s the Way It’s Going To Be. Source: Passed down from White Buffalo Calf Woman and Sapphyr.net.

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or California acupuncturist Daniela Freda, counseling patients that grapple with low energy during winter is routine. “They’re often concerned something is wrong, since our society expects us to feel the same way year-round,” says Freda, who maintains a private practice in San Francisco. “But in fact,” she adds, “everything is right.” According to a study published in Psychiatry Research, only 4 to 6 percent of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), characterized by a predictable seasonal pattern of major depressive or bipolar disorder. For the vast majority of the population, a slight seasonal variance in mood and behavior is normal, confirms Kathryn Roecklein, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and prominent SAD researcher at Pennsylvania’s University of Pittsburg. Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), like Freda, view decreased energy in nature’s wintertime as a reflection of the season’s energy. In this philosophy, rising (yang) and falling (yin) energies cycle as the seasons turn. Winter is governed by quiet, slow, introspective and creative yin energy. As winter yields to spring, the bright, fast, expansive and extroverted yang energy gains momentum to peak in summer. “Nature expresses universal energies in a big way,” says research psychologist and mind-body medicine expert

Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D., author of The Five Seasons. Who can ignore a blossoming spring or an abundant autumn? “Those same energetic cycles,” says Cardillo, “are mirrored in the microcosmic human body and human experience.”

Chill Out

Although the December 21 winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, temperatures in most of the U.S. continue to fall through February. Cardillo advises embracing winter’s chill because it diverts our attention from daily activities so that we pause to consider what’s important. “The effect is similar to splashing cold water on our face,” he remarks. As the cold draws animals into hibernation and plants into dormancy, it also beckons us to enjoy extra sleep, notes Freda, as we follow the sun’s path: Earlier to bed; later to rise. She encourages her clients to incorporate restorative activities into daily routines. “Intentionally set aside time to connect with the breath and quiet the mind,” she counsels. Try gentle yoga or t’ai chi, listen to relaxing music, curl up with a cozy book or take nature walks, flush with fresh sensory experiences. Cardillo explains that slowing down naturally creates space for the contemplative and creative qualities of yin energy to rise. Meditating, visualizing and journaling promote access to one’s inner

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wisdom. “Winter is a perfect time to examine the myriad ideas you’ve dreamt up and assemble them into a new you,” says Cardillo. “Now you are prepared to use the robust energy of spring to scatter those ideas abroad.”

Reflect on Water

In TCM, the element of water, symbolizing focus and purity, is closely associated with winter. Highly adaptable, water can be solid, liquid or formless vapor; it can flow over, under, around or through obstacles with ease; and it can be still and contained. Contemplating the power of water in any of its forms can help synchronize one’s consciousness with the season’s gifts.

Rituals Reverse Winter’s Blues Unpleasant winter memories can affect one’s emotional experience of the season every year like clockwork, says Dr. John Sharp, a physician, psychiatrist and author of The Emotional Calendar. Fortunately, it is possible to take a personal inventory, be aware of such behaviors, innovate on traditions and create a new experience. Holistic Psychologist Joseph Cardillo goes further, suggesting that we create a “personal prescription” to mindfully manage difficult emotions during wintertime. He encourages activating the senses and combining two or more sensory experiences to amplify the effectiveness. Appealing options include: n Light scented candles or diffuse

essential oils (citrus brightens; lavender soothes) n Invite bright colors into living

spaces (reds excite; greens, blues and whites calm) n Nourish the palate with winter

vegetable stews n Create a playlist of soothing nature

sounds or uplifting music n Warm up near a cheery fire after

spending time in the frosty outdoors

Spring is a time for new beginnings, summer a time for growth, autumn for gathering abundance and winter for introspection. ~Joseph Cardillo

“When your mind is unstuck and flowing like water, your dreams start becoming real to you, simply because you’re in the flow, the present moment,” observes Cardillo, who also authored Be Like Water. He suggests looking to water for guidance in creating solutions, sharpening focus or moving effortlessly on to the next step.

Find Balance

Freda points out that within the strong yin energy of winter, “There are yang moments, celebratory moments, to keep us going.” An imbalance can occur when the slowness of winter is completely counteracted by too much

high-energy socializing, working or rushing through the day. “An excess of yang during the winter,” counsels Freda, “rather than a glimpse of it, can deplete us,” contributing to stress, fatigue and depression. Conversely, for those with an already predominantly yin personality (quiet, introverted, low energy) that overindulge in the yin energy of winter, an attempt at restoration and quietude can lead to lethargy and isolation. “I see this clinically,” says Freda. “Instead of embracing a little extra rest and relaxation, some people become exhausted and lose their motivation altogether. They become stuck in the yin.” Cardillo recommends that such individuals engage in mood-brightening outdoor activities to help restore balance. Roecklein agrees, noting that SAD sufferers undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (which emphasizes positive thinking and beneficial behaviors) likewise are encouraged to participate in physical and social activities that bring joy and meaning.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. ~Mahatma Gandhi

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irst-aid is the first thing you can do to help an injured animal if you are prepared,” says Dr. Jason Nicholas, owner of The Preventive Vet, in Portland, Oregon. Attention in cases of injury or sudden illness can help a dog or cat stay more comfortable, stop bleeding and provide temporary relief. A pet first-aid kit can resemble a pantry more than a medicine cabinet. Natural components include: Cool water. Purified water kept in a spray bottle can cool overheated pets. For the fastest results, spray near the pulse points, the “armpits” and where fur is the thinnest. Further, a vet will assess if clinical hydration is needed beyond the water bowl. Saline solution. Versatile saline is available at the vet’s office or any pharmacy, and also easy and inexpensive to make at home. Use it to flush debris from eyes, clean wounds and promote healing from incisions. Two teaspoons of non-iodized salt in four cups of boiled water mimics body fluids. The Ohio State University Medical Center website provides a recipe for normal saline solution at Tinyurl. com/SalineRecipe. Vinegar. It acts as a drying agent, especially for floppyeared dogs taking a dip in a pool or natural waterway, which can leave the inner ear moist. “Don’t use vinegar if the skin is red or broken because it will be painful,” says Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of veterinary services

at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Never use it more than twice a week. Honey. Apply this sweet unguent to gums to help counteract low blood sugar and shock, particularly when a diabetic pet’s insulin levels are off. Maple syrup is a good substitute. Sugar. Although not recommended in a regular pet diet, sugar can be a topical antibacterial for the short term. Sugar draws water from the wound and dehydrates bacteria, supporting growth of new tissue. Plain yogurt. Adding this healthy refrigerated topping to dry food will activate a sluggish appetite and supply needed cultures to help balance the digestive system. Cornstarch. This non-toxic remedy helps stop minor bleeding from cuts, scrapes and pedicure accidents. Calendula. Also known as pot marigold, calendula cream may be used as an anti-inflammatory. Bug bites, scrapes, sunburn and itching from allergies also benefit from its application. Aloe. Easily grown in a garden or pot and available in gel form, aloe sooths burns, prevents blisters and speeds healing. It also serves as canine Chapstick. “Older dogs often have cracked skin on their noses,” notes Benson. “Aloe helps to heal the skin and keeps the dog comfortable.” Rescue Remedy. Illness or injury brings stress, and one common solution is Rescue Remedy. To relieve fear or anxiety, rub it onto a paw, nose or ears or add the recommended number of drops to water, a treat or

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food. It helps dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish and even iguanas. Dosage relies on the extent of stress rather than weight or species. Clean cloths. For bee stings or insect bites on the body, cool compresses can reduce swelling and itching. Wet a washcloth with cold water or for larger welts, wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply for a few minutes at a time. For stings on the face or mouth, it’s best to go to the vet’s office immediately, so that airways don’t swell up and hinder breathing. Miscellaneous supplies. Keep on hand gauze, tape, small scissors, tweezers (for removing objects from the roof of the mouth or splinters), a small flashlight, clean socks to cover a bandage and disposable gloves to keep human germs out of open wounds. A dog in pain may bite without realizing it. Nicholas recommends a basket muzzle, so the dog can easily breathe and pant. When a pet eats or drinks non-food items or foods they shouldn’t, such as chocolate, grapes or onions, head to the local vet. Veterinarian Jeff Levy, in New York City, who is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist, counsels, “Always keep contact information for your vet, an emergency hospital and animal poison control center handy.” Also, find out where emergency services are located when traveling. Pets can go into shock just like humans. To prevent or reduce the impact, keep the animal warm and provide a deep massage of the ears, at the base, where ears meet the head. A couple of drops of lavender oil on a collar or bandana will help everyone relax. Do not put essential oils directly on the pet, especially cats, as it can be toxic. Just like children, pets may have accidents or get sick after office hours. Stay calm, head for the natural pet pantry and then call the family’s holistic veterinarian. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLSandyM@ yahoo.com.

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r. Shari Cudd of Pet Vac Animal Hospital in Spartanburg believes that the best way to maintain a pet’s health is by making sure the pet has an annual physical exam. A doctor of veterinary medicine for small animals for over 25 years, Cudd’s experience has taught her that preventive medicine is the best medicine. She explains that many people don’t bring their pets to see a vet unless there is a problem. This delays diagnosis and treatment and makes recovery more difficult. “The most important reason to come to a vet is for a good physical exam. We look at the entire animal – not just on the presenting problem,” says Cudd. “We can pick up a lot on a routine physical exam, such as arthritic changes, skin issues or problems with internal organs. We can intervene before problems show up,” adds Cudd.

As a graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Cudd worked in Columbia, SC before moving to Spartanburg and starting Pet Vac in 1988. She shares that as a high school teen she went to work for her hometown vet because her best friend worked there. Little did she know at the time that this would lead her to her life’s work and a fulfilling career. Pet Vac’s staff includes head assistant Jane Bracken, RN; licensed massage therapist Charlie Foley; receptionists Nicole Bracey and Kirsten Sargent; and kennel assistant Samantha Arce. Traditional preventive health care is offered, including vaccinations and parasite checks, along with surgery for spaying, neutering, and simple fractures, general dentistry for cleaning and extractions, chiropractic, massage therapy, pet boarding, pet baths and nail trims. Pet Vac has its own in-house X-ray for general health and chiropractic needs. An on-site pharmacy is available with a variety of medications and foods for pet health and an on-site laboratory provides fast and accurate test results. In 1999, Cudd underwent additional training in chiropractic for animals. She explains that she does chiropractic with an activator and has seen good results. “We are the only ones in the area doing chiropractic,” shares Cudd. Cold laser is also provided and helps reduce inflammation and pain, increases circulation and accelerates healing. Many of the pets she sees have arthritic joints and cold laser helps them to feel more comfortable. “Our goal is always to keep our pets well and keep them with their people for as long as possible,” says Cudd. Pet Vac is currently accepting new pets Monday through Saturday. Appointments can be made by phone or on-line. Pet Vac Animal Hospital is located at 2920 Reidville Rd. in Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-574-6200 or SpartanburgVeterinarian.com. See ad, this page. Michele Senac is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and certified in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Feng Shui. Call 864-631-9335 or visit FineRedesigns.com.

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Peace on Our Plates Mindful Eating for a More Peaceful World by Judith Fertig

s Earth’s population grows to a projected 9 billion people by 2050, can our global community keep eating flesh like we’ve been doing for centuries? No, according to a 2010 report by the United Nations Environment Programme, an international panel of sustainable resource management experts. Examining the food demands of a growing population and associated environmental and sustainability issues, Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Consumption and Production recommends “substan-

tial worldwide diet change away from animal products.” Making the case for a holistic view, Will Tuttle, Ph.D., suggests in World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony that we start to see the connections between our food choices and the health and well-being of ourselves, our families, communities and the world.

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ies. Tuttle insists that we celebrate this and regard each meal as a feast. “Food preparation is the only art that allows us to literally incorporate what we create. It is also the only art that fully involves all five senses,” he says. We honor this wonderful activity most by sharing our cooking efforts with others, blessing the food and eating mindfully. The problem at the center of life, maintains Tuttle, is that we involve animals in our food chain, an act that “introduces suffering, whether physical, mental or emotional.” This is a truth we try to hide from, what he calls the ”cultural shadow”. “The worst examples include factory farming, but even the best methods ultimately involve killing other animals for food,” he says. One of Tuttle’s more controversial claims is that the herding culture— raising, dominating, selling, killing and owning animals—sets up a harmful physical, emotional and cultural dynamic, extolling domineering and aggressive behavior. “The herding culture requires male dominance and a mentality that might makes right,” observes Tuttle. “It also sees females as primarily breeders, not beings.” Based on contemporary research in anthropology, sociology and psychopathology, he maintains that the actions required to both dominate animals and eat their meat can lead to more aggressive and violent behavior. One recent study seems to support his claim. Dr. Neil Barnard, in his book, Foods That Fight Pain, remarks that,

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Practicing a World Peace Diet The Tuttles shop for fresh, organic and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) foods and favor what they call “blueprint recipes”, that vary from day to day. Each outlines the makings of a dish and encourages cooks to be intuitive in how they fill in the details. For a typical breakfast, for example, Tuttle and his wife, Madeleine, will make a green smoothie that includes kale, banana, apple, grapes, ground flax, chia seeds, cinnamon and fresh ginger. “It’s a flexible drink,” says Tuttle. “We will swap out whatever organic fruits and vegetables we have so that we vary the flavor from time to time.” For example, they might use parsley, spinach, or chard leaves in place of kale, or citrus in place of grapes. Lunch is usually a wrap-type sandwich, sometimes using fresh leaf lettuce or a whole-wheat tortilla. One recent example of such a wrap combined tomatoes, peppers, sprouts, walnuts, tempeh and avocado. A dinnertime blueprint recipe involves a base of cooked rice, quinoa, pasta, mashed potatoes or polenta, topped with a vegetable ragout, cooked or raw. “You could live the rest of your life mixing and matching these ingredients and never have the same meal twice,” notes Tuttle. “We have been doing it for 30 years. If we all choose to eat like this, the world could feed everybody on a fraction of the land now consumed by agriculture.”

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Peace Blueprint Recipes When sitting down to eat, look at what’s been created to nourish all those gathered. Enjoy the colors, smells, tastes and love that blesses the food. May the principle of Oneness govern all beings.

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To start the day, use a high-powered Vitamix-type blender to reduce whole fruits and vegetables to a smooth juice. If using a regular blender, cut the fruits and vegetables into small pieces and strain the purée after blending. Yields two servings 1 banana, sliced 1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped ½ cup seedless green grapes 1 cup chopped kale leaves 1 cup baby spinach leaves 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds ¼ cup ground chia seeds ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 cup purified water

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary, to remove larger pieces; pour into two glasses and serve.

Whole Wheat and Vegetable Wrap

For lunch, a simple wrap can provide a daily change-up mixing in different fresh ingredients plus a plant-based flavoring like dried herbs, spices or garlic stirred into the Vegenaise or homemade eggless mayonnaise. Yields two servings 2 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 1 tsp prepared horseradish, or to taste 1 cup fresh lettuce, torn into pieces ½ cup sprouts ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes ½ cup shredded fresh carrots ½ cup diced fresh cucumber 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced ¼ cup toasted walnuts

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Toast walnuts by placing them on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Cool, and then chop. Place the tortillas on a flat surface. In a small bowl, mix the Vegenaise and horseradish together. Spread the mixture on the tortillas. Top each tortilla with half the lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, avocado and walnuts. Roll each tortilla into a wrap and serve.

Raw Vegetable Ragout with Brown Rice Start dinner with a base of cooked rice, potatoes, quinoa or polenta and top it with a vegetable medley. Yields two servings Rice: 1 cup brown rice 2¼ cups water Raw Vegetable Ragout: 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley

Âź cup toasted, chopped walnuts 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp coarse kosher or sea salt Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat and simmer covered until tender, about 40 minutes. While the rice is cooking, combine the red bell pepper, celery, Kalamata olives, Italian parsley and walnuts in a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, stir until well blended, and then let rest until the rice is done. To serve, spoon the cooked rice onto each plate and top with the raw vegetable ragout. Source: Adapted from Intuitive Cooking, by Madeleine Tuttle (WorldPeaceDiet.org).

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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, 2014 from 11am-4pm. Sponsored by EARTH FM 103.3. Documentary film stars from Alaska, Los Angeles and Charleston will be in attendance. The films are sponsored by the University Center, Synergestic Nutrition and Circulation Nation. Early-bird, advertiser and non-advertiser rates available. For details and application, call 864-569-8631 or email HealthyLivingExpo5@gmail.com.

FOR SALE ACUGRAPH ─ By Miridia Technology, Acugraph is an excellent tool for health clinics. Retails for over $3,000. Item is brand new. $2,600. 864-457-2005.

HELP WANTED 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.

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Dickens of a Christmas ─ 6-9pm. For one night each year, watch Spartanburg’s Main Street transform into a traditional Victorian town, complete with holiday decorations, carolers and performers dressed in authentic period costumes. View a Victorian parade and inspirational Christmas tree lighting in Denny’s Plaza, Main St, Downtown Spartanburg.

5th Annual “Santa in the Garden” ─ 10am12pm. Complimentary photo, decorate Christmas cookies with Santa’s elves or stroll through the woodland paths. Donations to benefit the Middle Tyger Community Center food pantry. Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White Blvd, Spartanburg. 574-7724.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Lessons & Carols ─ 8pm. The annual student-led holiday tradition; Festival of Lessons & Carols is held in Twichell Auditorium on the campus of Converse College, 580 E. Main St, Spartanburg. Free and open to the public. 596-9000.

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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 Garden Yoga, 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. Home School Elementary Nutrition Class ─ 1011am. Sept 3-May 6. 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 Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste 58, Spartanburg. Class size is limited, must preregister, 583-3335. Simple Solutions Boot Camp ─ 10am-6:30pm. Starts Nov 5. Six weeks of nutrition planning, workouts, weigh-ins, PH testing, cooking classes and more. $100 for entire session. Must 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.

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. Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 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 Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale 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.

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 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. 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) ─ 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 Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture SOLUTIONS

Simon B. Cairns, L.Ac. 220 Freeman Farm Rd. 864-848-1548•Duncan www.AcuSolutionsSC.com

We provide symptom relief while treating the root cause of your health issue. Get results that turn you into an acupuncture advocate. See ad, page 13.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville www.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 420 The Parkway, Ste. N The Village at Thornblade 888-299-9300•Greer www.BalancedAgain.com

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 22.

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

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 www.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 24.

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

COACHING SMALL BUSINESS COACH ASSOCIATES

1000 W. Poinsett St. 864-241-0606•Greer www.SmallBusinessCoach.org

We help small business owners make more $$ and work less. Free 1 hour consultation. Call today!

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

LINDA HOOD, CNHP

ENERGY THERAPY

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

AWAKENING ENERGIES, LLC

Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201 864-266-0634•Spartanburg www.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 life-altering events. See ad, page 17.

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 24.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. John Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-879-6494•Greer www.PalmerDMD.com

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

HEALTH FOOD STORES GARNER’S NATURAL FOODS

EYE NUTRITION

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

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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 21.

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

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.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK ABIADA HEALING ARTS 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave. 864-542-1123•Spartanburg www.AbiadaSpa.com

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

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.

SHERTECH PHARMACY

1360 Drayton Rd. 864-585-3850•Spartanburg www.ShertechPharmacy.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 7.

HAIR SALON/SPA

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 19.

PHYSICAL THERAPY NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY

David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936•Greer www.NewDayPhysicalTherapy.com

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 25.

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

220 Westgate Mall Dr, Ste. 6 864-699-9448•Spartanburg www.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 9.

PSYCHOTHERAPY AWAKENING ENERGIES, LLC

Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201 864-266-0634•Spartanburg www.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, page 17.

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VETERINARY CARE

WOMEN’S HEALTH

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

PET VAC ANIMAL HOSPITAL

GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

GARNER’S NATURAL FOODS

Shari Cudd, DVM 2920 Reidville Rd. 864-574-6200•Spartanburg www.SpartanburgVeterinarian.com

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

301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville Garner’s is a local family- www.GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com

Offering routine services as well as owned health food store and chiropractic and massage therapy deli with indoor and outand boarding. We also do onsite door seating. We are open 6 X-rays for general health, dentistry days a week 9am to 6pm. and chiropractic needs. Dr. Cudd is See ad, page 21. a loving veterinarian whose healing touch and quiet ways will make your WHOLE BODY VIBRATION get on • get active pet feel right at home. See ad, page 19.

ROCKY CREEK VETERINARY HOSPITAL & PET RESORT Judson Powers, DVM 111 Ebenezer Rd. 864-234-4600•Greer www.RockyCreekVet.com

CIRCULATION NATION™

864-593-8217•Greer www.CirculationNation.com 10 Minutes = 1 Hour Workout Experience Whole Body Vibration! Our members agree it can help: Increase muscle strength Reduce effects of stress Accelerate weight loss Improve bone density Increase metabolism Prevent muscle loss Improve circulation Improve flexibility

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Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, inside back cover.

ZEN STUDIOS

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

Offering compassionate veterinary care, luxury boarding, grooming, dog training, doggie dayDiscover camp, the vibration sensation that’s sweeping the nation! hypoallergenic nutritional supplements and veterinary Rx dog foods 49 mo. WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER (including vegetarian formula), Dr. Judson Powers and his team enjoy helping pet parents in every step ABIADA HEALING ARTS of caring for their furry friends. See 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave. 864-542-1123•Spartanburg ad, page 20. Decrease cellulite Massage muscles

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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 13.

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2801 Wade Hampton Blvd. #114 @ Publix, Hampton Village Center

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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 19.

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