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et ready to pull your chair up to the dinner table and enjoy a heaping plate of fresh and natural foods. Our Food & Garden focus this month is set to change the way we eat. It’s no surprise that turning to local and organic farmers and growers counts among the Top 10 Food Trends for 2014 as people demand healthier, safer, more nutritious and tasty options. In our feature article, “Fresh Food Trends,” Registered Dietician, Amanda Archibald confirms, “We are in a new era of food” from that of the past half-century. There is an increased realization that “we are what we eat” in more ways than one. American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, mostly because of industrial agricultural methods. Rather than take a supplement, we might consider drinking almond milk or whole, organic milk from pasturefed cows. Gluten-free foods are proving to be another key food trend. Overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications appear to be contributing to the increasing number of individuals—now totaling 18 million in the U.S.—that are gluten-sensitive. Again, the Upstate rises to the challenge with tasty gluten-free choices on the menu at Spartanburg restaurants like Jason’s Deli and Garner’s Natural Foods. For those whose schedules rarely allow for a leisurely lunch, our article this month—Gluten-Free On-the-Go—provides a solution with suggestions for healthy snacks and finger foods that can be packed ahead to carry along to work or school. I am especially intrigued by dandelion’s cancer-fighting properties, explained in Kathleen Barnes’ article, “Super Herbs.” As a child, my sister and I were regularly tasked to pick dandelion greens by my father. After washing them, he would boil them, season them with salt and pepper and we would all eat them as a vegetable side. Although his enthusiasm for this dish was not shared by the rest of us, it was an accepted practice in his large, Italian family, whose farm supplied food for their family of nine robust children. Guess Dad knew what he was talking about, after all. Bon appétit.
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newsbriefs Good To Go is Now Delivering Raw Goodness in Spartanburg
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ood To Go raw juices and other healthy fare are now available for pick up at The Culinary Hub in downtown Spartanburg. Order juices at least 24 hours in advance and they will be waiting at The Culinary Hub Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-11am. The most popular items include the “Reset Raw Juice Cleanse” and the “Complete Protein Truffles” along with individual juices the Culinary Hub owner Mary Freedman has available for folks who pop in. “It’s always best to order in advance so you don’t go away empty handed,” explains Freedman. Enter The Culinary Hub (Bijou Building) from Broad Street for easiest access. Tawana Hamby, a health coach and owner of Good to Go Juice Bar and Health Solutions in Taylors, began hosting seminars on juice cleansing and raw food enzymes at The Culinary Hub in early January. “We plan to continue having these fun and informative seminars on a monthly basis, so keep an eye on our Facebook page for the next event,” adds Hamby.
Spartanburg Chiropractor Brings Advanced Technology
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r. Christopher Bedenbaugh of Bedenbaugh Chiropractic and Wellness, LLC is new to the Spartanburg area. Dr. Bedenbaugh has been practicing in Gaffney for four years and has many patients in North and South Carolina. He offers state of the art computerized adjusting along with traditional chiropractic. The practice provides theraThe Culinary Hub is located at 147 E. Main St., Spartanburg. For more informapeutic modalition, call Good To Go at 864-244-2733. Good to Go Juice Bar can be found on ties and masFacebook at Facebook.com/GoodToGoJuiceBar. See ad, page 15. sage therapy. Bedenbaugh is also a Juice Plus Distributor. Juice Plus Chris Bedenbaugh, D.C. is whole food based nutrition, including juice powder concentrates from 25 different fruits, vegetables, and grains. “Moving from Gaffney to Spartanburg put me closer to my home and hertech Compounding Pharmacy is currently compounding medicated lolfamily. I felt that I could offer a quallipops. Shertech compounds sugar-free, flavored, medicated lollipops as a cost- ity of chiropractic care to the area that effective solution that provides convenient dosing. Lollipops are an ideal dosage seems to be lacking. My goal for each form when administering medicine to a child or someone with difficulty swallow- of my patients is to give them a detailed, ing. Medicated lollipops are a solution for a pediatric patient requiring pain man- custom-tailored health plan to achieve agement who is refusing a pill or liquid, or a hospice patient needing relief for dry optimal health. Many of us take better mouth. Other areas of common application include ear, nose, throat and dental care of our automobiles than we do our patients. Lollipops are also prescribed when a patient needs to maintain medicinal own bodies… yet the auto has replacecontact with the oral mucosa. Medicated lollipops utilize a specific custom base able parts,” says Bedenbaugh. that allows our compounding pharmacists the ability to provide patients with an Bedenbaugh Chiropractic and Wellelegant, well-tolerated dosage form that addresses many therapeutic options. ness is accepting new patients. Most Shertech Pharmacy has earned the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board’s insurance is accepted. Seal of Accreditation. The accreditation demonstrates that it meets or exceeds the highest standards of quality and safety. Bedenbaugh Chiropractic and Wellness is located at 1463 E. Main St., Ste. A, Shertech Compounding Pharmacy is located at 1360 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg. Spartanburg. For more information, call For more information, call 864-585-3850 or visit ShertechPharmacy.com. See ad, 864-804-6651. page 25.
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biada Healing Arts is taking $10 off the regular price of its Aroma Therapy Massage throughout March. The aromatherapy massage allows the lymphatic flow to increase, as well as rejuvenates and refreshes the skin. A recent client states, “The experience felt like Heaven, my skin was anew; what a wonderful way to tell your skin thank you.” Utilizing aromatherapy principles by applying therapeutic-grade essential oils to the skin will uplift a person psychologically as well as enhance a person’s physical well-being. Inhaling essential oils can improve brain function, and, once absorbed into the skin, it will travel through the bloodstream and promote whole-body healing. Aromatherapy is known to promote relaxation and help relieve stress as well. The combination of exfoliation and aromatherapy create a healthy and luxurious experience. 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 11.
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arlaina Sheppard—owner, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer of Healing Springs Health Coaching—has moved her practice to the Eastside. Sheppard notes she is now, “in a suite with a well-established massage therapy practice, Tree of Life Massage Therapy. We both have a passion to see those we serve holistically well.” She also notes that the Eastside is more convenient for many of her current clients. “I’m thrilled to bring my passion—seeing people healthy, vibrant, and loving life—to the Eastside. Integrative health realizes that the body, mind, and spirit must all be well to achieve total health,” Sheppard adds. Before and After Schedule a free 30-minute consultation and bring in this article to receive a 30% discount off all Sheppard’s coaching plans. Online scheduling is available at HealingSprings12.clickbook.net. Healing Springs is now located at 2375 E. Main St., Ste. A-200, Spartanburg. For more information call 864-612-6462 or visit HealingSprings12.net. See ad, page 11.
Antiques and Collectibles Store Opens in Reidville
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he Spinning Wheel Antiques and Collectibles, LLC, has just opened in the centralized historic town of Reidville, conveniently located between Spartanburg and Greenville. The shop occupies the bottom floor of Reidville’s Historic Teacherage, once part of the old Female Academy of Reidville, and features antiques and collectibles as well as local art. Owner Celia Anderson is in the process of adding a selection of antique furniture pieces and is already offering a substantial number of smaller furniture pieces, trinkets, and art. Fine art pieces, photography, and sculpture by local artisans are being added weekly. Consignments are being accepted. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 6pm. The Spinning Wheel is located at 200 College St., Reidville. For more information, call 864-921-5672, or email CeliaWAnderson@gmail.com.
Yoga Studio Celebrates Three Years of Serving Spartanburg
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en Studios, formerly Zen Garden Yoga, is celebrating three years of bringing health and wellness to the Upstate. Zen Studios has added traditional yoga, YA RYT Teacher Training, YogaWall, XtendBarre, and Antigravity Aerial classes to their Spartanburg location over the years. Owner Lisa Muehlenbein, E-RYT 500, transitioned the studio to include massage, reiki, and acupuncture services. As a community service, the studio also provides a Karma Community Class on the last Saturday of each month. This free yoga class benefits a different charity each month. In the past, it has collected cleaning supplies for the Haven homeless shelter, office supplies for St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic, and winter coats and undergarments for women’s charities, among others. Nonperishable food items will be received for the Hope Children’s Center on March 29th at 10am. “I am grateful to have been able to provide a service to our health and wellness community for the last three years and look forward to many more. The amazing staff, teachers and students make coming to work a true joy,” adds Muehlenbein. Zen Studios is currently offering a 30 Days for $30 Introductory Rate for new students. Zen Studios is located in the Hillcrest Specialty Row at 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd., Ste. 58, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-5833335 or visit Zen-Studios.com. See ad, page 8.
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he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say. Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men. Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasn’t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.
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wo superfoods show promise for protecting people from radiation damage—cruciferous vegetables and miso, a food paste made from fermented soybeans. Scientists have identified a specific chemical byproduct, 3,3’diindolylmethane (DIM), derived from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables and especially concentrated in broccoli, that is responsible for the defensive effect. The source of miso’s beneficial properties needs further investigation, but appears to stem from the fermentation process. Research led by Gary Firestone, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkley, and physician Eliot Rosen, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., concluded that administering supplemental DIM before or immediately following lethal levels of radiation exposure protected rats from immediate death. If clinical trials with humans are successful, the compound could be used to minimize acute radiation sickness. A comprehensive research review published in the Journal of Toxicologic Pathology lends credence to miso’s shielding power. Mice that ate miso a week before irradiation appeared to be protected from radiation injury.
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Chemicals Harm Pets, Too
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he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals. In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury. PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flame-retardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease. Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemical-laden household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbon-filtered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.
ecotip Healthy Food at the Front Door A growing trend is the ringing of a doorbell heralding the arrival of healthy food. In addition to the convenience and time savings, having a grocery delivery van make roundtrips to and from multiple customers’ doorsteps generates far less emissions than traditional shopping. Home deliveries of local and organic fresh fruits and vegetables have customers clamoring for more. After serving most of the New York metro area for more than a decade, online grocer FreshDirect (FreshDirect.com) began delivering in the Philadelphia metro area in October 2012 and expanded to other parts of Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey and Delaware, last fall. “Our hyperlocal, farm-to-fork food systems result in healthy relationships between consumers, food and farmers,” says David McInerney, co-founder of FreshDirect. The company also supports hunger organizations and provides nutritional counseling. Planet Organics (PlanetOrganics.com) serves the San Francisco Bay area. Beginning last fall, Instacart partnered with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco to begin delivering food to homes in 13 neighborhoods in Chicago. Beginning in Colorado, where it’s based, Door to Door Organics (DoorToDoorOrganics.com) now provides its service in Michigan, plus metro areas of Kansas City, Chicago and New York. Green BEAN Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), based in Indianapolis, now also delivers organic and sustainable foods in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and most recently, St. Louis, Missouri. Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) taps into 100-plus farmers within a day’s drive of its Niles, Illinois, center, to serve the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. “We’re able to concentrate on reaching people of all incomes and get deep into the communities,” says co-owner Shelly Herman. The eight-year-old company also partners with community groups, food pantries and schools. Going a step further, other companies are delivering prepared healthy meals. In one example, Power Supply (MyPowerSupply.com) recently partnered with Mindful Chef to foster this connection with 50 yoga and other fitness facilities, as well as other businesses in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapists 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave www.abiadaspa.com
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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn
Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.
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here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the Internation-
al Year of Family Farming. Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.
Foraging
What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat?
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From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recom-
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mends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.
Fermentation
Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation.com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.
Feed Matters
The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less natural awakenings
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Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years of Conscious Living
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Hyperlocal Superstars Food Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission to improve school food and thus children’s health and lifelong potential. Active in 15 states, it places teams of young teachers in limited-resource communities to establish school gardens, provide food-based nutrition education and supplement school meals with garden fresh produce. Visit FoodCorps.org.
beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.
Faith
How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things. Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem
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from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process. Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities—Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food— one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.” Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.
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Greenville’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 17.
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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 17.
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GLUTEN-FREE
ON THE GO Safe Eating Away from Home
You Can Take It with You
by Judith Fertig
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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home. Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go. According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”
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members when going out for a glutenfree lunch was difficult. “The friendly lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties. Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I
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Our experts suggest delicious, nutritious choices for gluten-free eating at work, play or anywhere we wander. For food safety, keep foods that need to be kept hot and cold in separate thermal containers. 4 Asian stir-fry with rice 4 Baked egg frittata or baked egg “muffins” 4 Baked falafel 4 Baked polenta “fries” 4 Baked sweet potato chips 4 Certified gluten-free instant oatmeal, unsweetened 4 Cheese on rice crackers with olive tapenade (purée) 4 Corn tortillas with fresh fillings 4 Fresh fruits 4 Fresh salads, dressing on the side 4 Gluten-free granola or granola bars 4 Nori (seaweed) wraps 4 Precooked quinoa with dried fruit and rice milk 4 Raw vegetables with hummus 4 Sandwiches made with whole-grain, gluten-free bread 4 Smoked fish 4 Stew, gumbo or vegetable sautés packed with cooked rice on top 4 Vegetable soups with beans or rice 4 Vietnamese pho (soup) with rice stick noodles
keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.” “Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties. Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before. “While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.
On the Road In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, glutenfree cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak. Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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wisewords From “Why Me?” to “Thank You!”
Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist
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fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.
these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.
What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?
You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?
My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more
I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a
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tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.
What can you see clearly about your role as a parent? I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.
What has your life taught you about prayer? I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview.
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erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities. Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal
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Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds. Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases. “Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta
carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar. Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England. Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus,
Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show. Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s. Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable anti-
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inflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick. Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain. “Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life! The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements. Kathleen Barnes is the author of Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. Note: For referenced studies, check the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
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Scouts, badges, troops and summer camp—they’re not just for kids anymore. Dog Scouts of America is a new twist on tradition that is fun for all ages.
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ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved. To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly, meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club. Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area. Once the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first developed
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for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part. “We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.” Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog. Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching. If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is
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a good forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July. “Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,” says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and
motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can
and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather. Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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A Win-Win-Win in Medicine Compounding Pharmacists Create Customized Medications by Linda Sechrist
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ndividuals who are in search of full spectrum health care are seeing green shoots sprouting up everywhere. One seed, compounding pharmacies, which was planted in the mid-1990s, has flowered in the Greenville area, where pharmacists are frequently integral members of a health care team and directly involved in patient care. Unlike early pharmacists who mostly filled prescriptions by counting pills and pouring liquid into tiny containers, learned compounding pharmacists, such as Jim Greene from Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy in Greer, John Holland of Custom-Med Pharmacy in Easley, and Rusty Prescott of Shertech Pharmacy in Spartanburg consult with local physicians and health care providers on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. They also work closely with patients, who often have questions about their medication regimens. According to the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACPrx.org), compounding is the 24
customized preparation of medicines that are not commercially available. Because they fill prescriptions from scratch, instead of using pre-made forms and dosages, compounding pharmacists can rearrange the building blocks of a prescription to better suit the individual patient. They can also use a form of administration that’s easier for the patient to receive, or work with the physician to adjust the strength of a medication to reduce side effects. This gives a sick person a better chance of getting the medicine they need to recover. For the special patient, finding a medical community that uses the triad approach to treatment can be crucial. In the triad, the patient constitutes one leg of the triangle, as do the doctor and the pharmacist. The balance of participation allows more personalized care; providers and recipients each have a role in adjusting the treatment. A compounding pharmacy can be key in making the care triad work.
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“Pharmacists who choose a path of compounding are rewarded by a sense of deep satisfaction that comes from being able to use their problem-solving skills to help patients that require medications tailored for allergies, dosage strengths or even flavoring agents to make taking medicine easier for difficult patients such as children and even pets,” says Greene. Compounding pharmacists, who customize medications prescribed by licensed physicians, can prepare medicines with no sugar for diabetics, or omit preservatives or dyes that trigger a patient’s allergies. “They can also change the form of a prescription, putting the dose into a liquid Russell Prescott III, R.Ph. solution or a topical cream for someone who has trouble swallowing a pill. One of the benefits to children is that their favorite flavor can be added to a liquid solution, or the dose can be put in a bear-shaped chewable or lollipop to reduce their resistance,” notes Prescott. “Generally, a large percentage of a compounding pharmacy’s business is related to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) medications, John Holland, Pharm.D. which can make the delivery and strength more like the body’s natural mechanisms using bio-identical chemicals to make the medicines. Unlike early hormones, which were derived from animal sources, new products use plant and synthetic materials that are biologically the same as what the body produces,” advises Holland.
A compounding pharmacist often gets to work with caretakers of animals, such as those at the Greenville Zoo or family pets, who generally come with a prescription from their veterinarian. For these family companions, compounding can be a real asset in achieving complete medication. Cats are notoriously hard to medicate, although dogs and horses are a bit easier. A dog might take a pill hidden in food, but cats Jim Greene, R. Ph. are more suspicious, so the dose is often in a molded, formed treat to disguise it, or compound it into a topical cream to be rubbed into the animal’s ear. Liquid medications can be flavored, much as they are for humans. Flavorings are available to please members of every species. Among cats, tuna, chicken and liver are popular; dogs enjoy those as well as peanut butter and cheese. Through more than six decades of pouring, stirring, mixing or combining, compounding wizards have learned to create compound solutions that can meet anyone’s particular needs, including in delicate areas such as the eyes, ears and nose. This means that the ability to medicate an individual has moved far beyond “a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down in a most delightful way.” Greene, Holland, and Prescott all emphasize that in South Carolina, The State Board of Pharmacy is the regulator of all pharmacies and that there are strict laws and regulations guiding pharmacy standards and safety for compounding. Skrip Shoppe Pharmacy, 406 W Poinsett St., Greer. 864-8792325; SkripShoppePharmacy.com. Custom-Med Pharmacy, 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste D, Easley. 864-855-2323. CustomMedPharmacy.com. Shertech Pharmacy, 1360 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg. 864-5853850. ShertechPharmacy.com. See ad, this page.
When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way. ~Wayne Dyer
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2014
inspiration
JANUARY
health & wellness
plus: health coaches FEBRUARY
rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH
MAY
Gardening as Spiritual Practice
women’s wellness plus: bodywork
Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity
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food & garden
plus: gluten-free foods APRIL
green living
plus: healthy home
inspired living
plus: men’s wellness JULY
food watch
plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST
transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER
conscious caretaking plus: yoga
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sustainable communities plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER
personal empowerment plus: beauty
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awakening humanity plus: holiday themes
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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.”
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We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Taste of the Backcountry ─ 11am-4pm. Interested in the food that backcountry settlers grew and ate during the 18th and 19th centuries? Learn and sample backcountry foodstuffs at the Historic Price House, $4/Child, $6/Adult (SCHA Members save $1 off each ticket) Historic Price House, 1200 Oakview Farms Rd., Woodruff. 596-3501.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Schedule a free dinner with our doctor and learn how hormone imbalance affects you and why counting calories doesn’t work. Learn what really works. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. Greenville Functional Medicine. RSVP 558-0200.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Music Sandwiched In – 12:15-1pm. Featuring Spartanburg Little Theatre in a presentation of 9-5: The Musical. Bring your own lunch and enjoy the performance. Free. Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters, Barrett Room, 151 South Church St., downtown Spartanburg. 596-3500.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 The Joyful Birth & Breastfeeding Expo ─ 10am4pm. Educational extravaganza. Speakers, including author and midwife. Films, fashion show, kids’ activities, and lots of giveaways. Free. Westgate Mall, Spartanburg. Visit UpstateBirthNetwork.org/ Expo.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
Food as Art – 2-5pm. Join us for a Family Fun Day dedicated to using food as art. $2/Child, $3/Ages 18+, Free to SCHA Members. Spartanburg Regional History Museum, 200 East St. John St., Spartanburg. 596-3501. Spartanburg Soaring Kite-Making Workshop – 2-4pm. Join SAM staff and create a kite from every-
day and/or recycled materials. These drop-in style workshops are free and open to the public and all supplies and materials are provided. No registration necessary. Free. Spartanburg Art Museum at The Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg. 582-7616.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Schedule a free dinner with our doctor and learn how hormone imbalance affects you and why counting calories doesn’t work. Learn what really works. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. Greenville Functional Medicine. RSVP 558-0200.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Zentangle Class with Certified Teacher – 4 week session. Learn The Zentangle® Method, an easyto-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Increase focus, creativity and self-confidence. No artistic background necessary. All tools supplied. Price and location varies. Call for details. 583-1242.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Wildflower Hike in the Jocassee Gorges – 10am12noon. The wildflower Oconee Bells, found only in the southern Appalachian mountains, flower in March and early April. Join us for an easy-moderate hike. Bring water, a snack if you wish to picnic, and dress for the weather. $10/person; $20/family. Holly Springs Grocery, Intersection of Highway 11 and #178, Pickens County. RSVP UpstateForever.org/ upstate-forever-events-calendar. Ashtanga Workshop – 1-3pm. Ashtanga Workshop. Ashtanga translates to “eight limbs” meaning eight path/limbs of yoga. This style offers 6 sets of postures designed to detox the body, mind, and spirit. $20 members, $25 non-members. ZenStudios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Music Sandwiched In – 12:15-1pm. Featuring Laurel and the Lads in a program of Irish Favorites. Bring your own lunch and enjoy it while listening to beautiful music. Free. Presented by Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters, Barrett Room, 151 South Church St., downtown Spartanburg. 596-3500.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 DanSynergy VI – 7pm. An entertaining and stimulating evening of brand-new and eclectic dance works featuring ground-breaking collaborations with musicians and local artists and powerful, athletic dancing. Presented by Ballet Spartanburg. $25/ Adults, $20/Seniors, $15/Students. David W. Reid Theater at The Chapman Cultural Center Theater, 200 East St John Street, Spartanburg. 542-2787.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Explore Cleveland Tracts and Wilson Farms – 9:30-10:30am. Join us to explore the Cleveland and Wilson tracts, both protected by conservation easements. We will attempt a strenuous hike from Buzz Cleveland’s cabin to Hospital Rock and back. Bring water, a snack if you wish to picnic, and dress for the weather. $10/person; $20/family. RSVP UpstateForever.org/upstate-forever-events-calendar. 125 Hugh Smith Road, Greenville County.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Schedule a free dinner with our doctor and learn how hormone imbalance affects you and why counting calories doesn’t work. Learn what really works. Seating is limited. Call for reservations. Greenville Functional Medicine. RSVP 558-0200.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Karma Community Yoga Class – 10-11am. All proceeds go to the charity of the month. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced yogis. Free. Suggested Donation: school supplies. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. International Kite Festival: Spartanburg Soaring! 11am-4pm. Chapman Cultural Center joins a host of other community organizations to bring Spartanburg its first International Kite Festival at Barnet Park. Bring your kite and join the community in the fun festivities. Free. Barnet Park, 248 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg. 596-3105.
plan ahead WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Music Sandwiched In – 12:15-1pm. Featuring John Hoppe: Jazz Trio. Bring your own lunch and enjoy it while listening to beautiful music. Free. Presented by Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Spartanburg Public Library Headquarters, Barrett Room, 151 South Church St., downtown Spartanburg. 596-3500.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 First to Know: Theatre Season Revealed – 7pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres; 8:30pm Season Revealed Presentation. Join us as the Spartanburg Little Theatre announces our 2014-2015 season. Performances from all of the upcoming season’s musicals and plays. Presented by The Spartanburg Little Theatre. $40/ticket. Chapman Cultural Center Theater, 200 E. St John Street, Spartanburg. 585-8278.
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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.
Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. AntiGravity FUNdamentals ─ 4:30pm. See Tuesday 4:30pm listing for details. Zen Barre (All Levels) ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Redefine and reshape your body with a combination of weights, bands, balls, ballet and a bit of yoga, to challenge your core strength and flexibility. $15 for a single drop-in class. Zen Studios, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Community Yoga ─ 5:45-6:45pm. Donation-based class open to all levels. YOGAlicious Yoga Studio, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.
Stress-Free Class ─ 6:45pm. A fusion of stretching, yoga, Pilates, breathing techniques, prayer, visualization, guided imagery, acupressure, essential oils and self-exploration to overcome stress. Free. 500 Evangel Rd, Spartanburg. 439-6443.
Renew You - An After-Holiday Reboot ─ 6:45pm. Free. 192 Timberleaf Dr,Duncan. RSVP to 439-6443.
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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.
Zen Beginnings (Beginners/All Levels) ─ 8:309:30am. For the new student or a seasoned yoga student looking to learn alignment and proper technique. $15 for a single drop-in class. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Good Morning Yoga ─ 9–10am. Greet the new day with an all-levels yoga class. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Relax and connect with your baby. $10/class. Spartanburg Regional Center for Women, 101 E. Wood St, Spartanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000. AntiGravity FUNdamentals ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Discover the power, excitement and pure joy of moving freely in all directions of open space. $15 drop-in. Zen Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste. 58, Spartanburg. Class size is limited; must pre-register, 583-3335. Mixed Level Yoga – Intermediate to Advanced ─ 7:15-8:30pm. Ready to take your practice to the next level? This class is suitable for students with at least two years’ experience who want to explore more advanced poses. $12. YOGAlicious Yoga Studio, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.
wednesday Hot Yoga ─ 7:15pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.
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classifieds EXHIBITORS WANTED NATURAL AWAKENINGS HEALTHY LIVING EXPO ─ Celebrating 5 years of Natural Awakenings magazine in the Upstate. To be held inside McAlister Square in Greenville on Saturday, April 12 from 10am-4pm. Sponsored by EARTH FM 103.3 and the University Center. Film screenings with documentary film stars in attendance. Early-bird rates end March 10; advertiser and non-advertiser rates available. For details and application, call-569-8631 or visit HealthyLiving5.com.
FOR SALE ACUGRAPH ─ By Miridia Technology, Acugraph is an excellent tool for health clinics. Retails for over $3,000. Item is brand new. $2,100. 457-2045. RESIDENTIAL RETREAT CENTER ─ For sale near Asheville, NC. Pond, gardens, trails, mountain views. Turnkey business, booked into 2015, profitable with upside opportunities, carbon neutral, on 30 acres of secluded mountain land. Additional parcels available. $1,273,000. See bendofivylodge.com/offer.php for more information.
HELP WANTED
Jazz on the Square ─ 5:30-8pm. Weekly, live music series. Morgan Square, 108 W. Main St, Spartanburg.
MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS ─ Are you under appreciated? Under paid? Want $25 or more per massage? Call 542-1123 for opportunities in Spartanburg.
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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.
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 Studios, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. AntiGravity FUNdamentals 1 & 2 ─ 11am-12pm. Discover the power, excitement and pure joy of moving freely in all directions of open space. Limited availability. Pre-registration strongly recommended. $15 Single drop-in. Zen Studios, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583.3335.
sunday AntiGravity Aerial Yoga ─ 1-2pm. Yoga in 3-dimensional space. This body/mind/spirit class provides a safe and challenging Aerial Yoga class to students of all levels. Limited space; Pre-registration recommended. $15. Zen Studios, 1040 FernwoodGlendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583.3335.
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.
TESTIMONIES WANTED ARE YOU GROUNDED? ─ Have you experienced great results from Earthing? We are looking for people who have read the Earthing book and have been grounded by using the pads and/or by going barefoot. Anyone interested in giving their testimony at an upcoming screening of the documentary Grounded, please call 864-5176939 or email healthylivingexpo5@gmail.com with “Grounded” in the subject line.
Good Morning Yoga ─ 9–10am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.
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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@UpstateNA.com to request our media kit. CHIROPRACTOR
ALLERGY/NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com
HEALING PLACE CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
959 John B. White Blvd. 864-764-1485•Spartanburg HealingPlaceChiropractic.com
Dr. Rochelle J. Delain provides affordable chiropractic care for the entire family and will tailor a specific plan to meet your goals. Over 20 years’ experience. See ad, page 17.
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. J The Village at Thornblade 864-343-8352•Greer 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 19.
GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville 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 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 25.
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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SHERTECH PHARMACY
1360 Drayton Rd. 864-585-3850•Spartanburg ShertechPharmacy.com
We c u s t o m i z e medicines to meet patients’ specific needs. Each prescription is “made from scratch.” Speak to the pharmacist and tour our facility. Stop by and we’d be happy to answer any questions. See ad, page 25.
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. Onevisit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free and mercury-free office. See ad, page 27.
ENERGY THERAPY
AWAKENING ENERGIES, LLC
Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201 864-266-0634•Spartanburg AwakeningEnergies.com
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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 21.
EYE NUTRITION GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville 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.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville 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.
HAIR SALON/SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART
Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359•Greer
More than hair care. Natural/organic/ ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox.
HEALTH COACH HEALING SPRINGS
2375 E. Main St, Ste. A-200 864-612-6462•Spartanburg HealingSprings12.com
Begin your journey to wellness. Initial consultation, pH testing, weigh-in, measurements, health history review and action plan for only $65. Call today! See ad, page 11.
HEALTH FOOD STORES GARNER’S NATURAL FOODS 1855 E Main St. Specialty Row at Hillcrest 864-585-1021•Spartanburg
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 13.
MASSAGE/BODYWORK ABIADA HEALING ARTS 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave. 864-542-1123•Spartanburg AbiadaSpa.com
We put our clients’ needs first and tailor the bodywork to the individual. We use a variety of modalities including massage. Chair massage is also available at our office or yours. See ad, page 11.
PHYSICAL THERAPY NEW DAY PHYSICAL THERAPY
David Taylor, PT, CST, CMT 300 N. Main St. 864-469-9936•Greer 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 self-healing properties. See ad, page 8.
THERMOGRAPHY
WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER
THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINAS
ABIADA HEALING ARTS
187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave. 864-542-1123•Spartanburg AbiadaSpa.com
Dr. Lealand Fagan Michelle Fagan, CCT 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045•Landrum
Thermography is an FDA approved, non-invasive breast screening with no radiation and no breast compression! It can help to detect very early physiological changes in your body. See ad, page 9.
VETERINARY CARE
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 11.
WOMEN’S HEALTH GREENVILLE FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
PET VAC ANIMAL HOSPITAL
301 Halton Rd, Ste. A 864-558-0200•Greenville GreenvilleFunctionalMedicine.com
Shari Cudd, DVM 2920 Reidville Rd. 864-574-6200•Spartanburg SpartanburgVeterinarian.com
Offering routine services as well as chiropractic and massage therapy and boarding. We also do onsite Xrays for general health, dentistry and chiropractic needs. Dr. Cudd is a loving veterinarian whose healing touch and quiet ways will make your pet feel right at home. See ad, page 17.
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.
YOGA/PILATES ZEN STUDIOS
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS
1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste. 58 864-583-3335•Spartanburg Zen-Studios.com
GARNER’S NATURAL FOODS 1855 E Main St. Specialty Row at Hillcrest 864-585-1021•Spartanburg
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 13.
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 8.
PSYCHOTHERAPY AWAKENING ENERGIES, LLC
Mary W. Underwood, MSW, LISW-CP 736 E. Main St, Ste. 201 864-266-0634•Spartanburg AwakeningEnergies.com
Mary uses therapeutic methods including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which have been shown to help people heal and move to greater peace and contentment. See ad, page 21.
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