December 2019 Upstate Natural Awakenings by Natural Awakenings Upstate

EE R F

HEALTHY

LIVING

HEALTHY

PLANET

Quarterly Pet Issue

Holiday

Surgeon

A New Leash

Refreshing Traditions

Lessons of a Near-Death

Shelter Pets Give Back

Renewals Mary Neal

on Life

December 2019 | Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com December 2019

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

December 2019

Contents 20

17 WHOLE HEALTH NATION FESTIVAL:

Experience the Flow of Health

18 WASTE-FREE FEASTING

How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

20 SURGEON MARY NEAL

On Lessons From Heaven

22 INHALING THE

JOY OF LIFE

Conscious Breathwork

24 REFRESH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Making the Old New and Green

26 PAWS TO CONSIDER:

Best Friends Waiting for Homes

27 PAWS PETS NEED HOMES, DONATIONS:

December 2019

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 12 global briefs 14 plant based

health section 17 community spotlight 18 green living 4

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

20 wise words 22 fit body 24 healthy kids 26 natural pet 27 paws dec19 30 calendar 30 classifieds 32 resource guide

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

18 24

ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS Deadlines: must be received the month prior to the issue. HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 864-248-4910 or go to Contact Us at UpstateNA.com. Deadline: 5th. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS To submit articles, news items and ideas, go to UpstateNA.com and choose appropriate form under Contact Us. Deadline for editorial: the 1st of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS to submit calendars for print (no website calendars yet), go to Contact Us at UpstateNA.com. Deadline: 1st. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com.

Facebook.com/UpstateNA Twitter.com/UpstateNA

UpstateNA.com December 2019

letter from publisher

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

ast month, as we approached the holiday season, I decided I needed a boost of good cheer. I set about looking for a source of good news—positive happenings—information that would be uplifting and inspiring and display the kindness, courage, and generosity of the human race at its best. I wanted a shot of encouragement I could have delivered to my inbox each day that would offset the dismal news recounted repeatedly on the 24/7 news cycle to which we have all become accustomed. In my morning meditations, I set an intention to find a source of spiritually uplifting news that would feed my spirit. I have discovered that putting a request/intention out to (God), (Divine Source), (The Universe), and nurturing it daily can yield some interesting results. To explain the synchronicity of what happened next I need to rewind a few months to my birthday in July. My daughter, Michelle, sent me a book of poems by Pulitzer prize winning poet, Mary Oliver. She is considered to be America’s foremost poetic voice on the natural world around us, and her perspective reflects the multitude of reasons we have to marvel at such a gift. I enjoyed the poetic beauty and tenderness for our planet and all the life that exists on it. After having it on my bedside table for a time I put it away on the bookshelf with some other treasures for future reflection. Fast forward to last month. I began my quest for a source of positive happenings by typing in my search bar “good news email”. The first website name to appear was Daily Good—News That Inspires. I clicked on the link and there on the home page was an article with a picture of Mary Oliver who just passed away this past January at the age of 84. The article was beautifully and magnificently written by Lisa Starr, a friend of Mary’s who recounted the special qualities of the poet and her grace and courage in the last few years of her life as she battled cancer. In the article Lisa speaks about the abuse Mary endured as a child and how she used her craft to not only transform her own suffering but also to transform the “heartbreaking nature of the world”—the fact, for example, that everything and everyone is going to die—“into a thing of beauty.” Lisa also tells of Mary’s generosity to friends and strangers alike and of the sparse bedroom, the typewriter where she did her work and the book of Rumi poems that stood ready on her nightstand as her encouragement to go on searching for the words that the disease was stealing from her. Mary Oliver’s writings to which I had recently been introduced was one of an assortment of stories on Good Deeds that inspire, motivate and cause us to reflect on the gift of living a life well spent. If you also want a daily dose of Good Deeds, here’s a link to the website, www.dailygood.org.

Wishing All a Blessed Holiday Season,

Roberta Bolduc, Publisher

UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA EDITION PUBLISHER Roberta Bolduc

MANAGING EDITOR Barbara Bolduc

DESIGN & PRODUCTION Susan Jones Wendy Wilson CONTRIBUTING Roberta Bolduc WRITERS Barbara Bolduc

Jeanette Watkins

SALES & MARKETING Roberta Bolduc

DISTRIBUTION Wayne Vollentine Ed Wilmot

NATIONAL TEAM CEO/FOUNDER Sharon Bruckman COO/FRANCHISE SALES Joe Dunne NATIONAL EDITOR Jan Hollingsworth MANAGING EDITOR Linda Sechrist NATIONAL ART DIRECTOR Stephen Blancett ART DIRECTOR Josh Pope FINANCIAL MANAGER Yolanda Shebert ASST. DIRECTOR OF OPS Heather Gibbs WEBSITE COORDINATOR Rachael Oppy NATIONAL ADVERTISING Kara Cave

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation 4933 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 203 Naples, FL 34103 Ph: 239-434-9392 • Fax: 239-434-9513 NaturalAwakeningsMag.com © 2019 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment.

Natural Awakenings Magazine is ranked 5th Nationally in CISION’S® 2016 Top 10 Health & Fitness Magazines

Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink.

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

news briefs

Practitioners Join Enlighten Wellness Center

nlighten Wellness Center, in Greenville, recently added two to their staff: Jenny Malkiel, D.C., of Modern Chiropractic and Katie Hamilton, L.Ac., of The Healing Blossom Acupuncture & Wellness. They join certified holistic health practitioner Jennifer Smith; licensed massage therapist Arlene Pollock, and Phoenix Rising yoga therapist Becky Watson at the center. The practitioners will be providing complete holistic wellness through individual appointments and collaborative workshops. Dr. Jenny Malkiel graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic and practices principled, neurologically-based chiropractic techniques. All adjustments are made using the Integrator, the only FDA-approved instrument to correct vertebral subluxations. Malkiel is certified in Torque Release Technique and the Webster technique for prenatal care. Katie Hamilton graduated from the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine. She has practiced Chinese medicine in Asheville and Greenville where she treats a wide variety of pain issues, migraines, allergies, infertility, vertigo, sciatic nerve pain and back pain. Hamilton helps people find wellness, reduce pain and restore balance to their lives by combining Eastern medicine with compassionate care. Enlighten Wellness Center has an easy on-line booking system for appointments on their website. Enlighten Wellness Center is located at 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 4D, Greenville. To schedule an appointment with any of the practitioners or learn more about the center, visit enlightenupstate.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 33.

Harmony and Fusion Offers EMF Testing

ith the rising interest in 5G and EMFs, Harmony and Fusion, in Greer, is now performing auto, home, and office testing for electrical fields, EMFs, and radio/microwave radiation. Testing usually runs from $80 to $120 depending on location and time necessary to complete the work. The company has also been offered the Upstate distributorship for the Power Perfect Energy Management System, an effective way to reduce energy consumption, protect electronics and appliances from voltage spikes, eliminate noise and “dirty electricity,” and lower EMFs in the home. By cleaning up the seven key aspects of the electricity entering your home, the Power Perfect Energy Management System provides voltage regulation, phase correction, negative harmonics reduction, electromagnetic field reduction, resistance reduction, frequency regulation, and reduced energy consumption of up to 8 percent. Douglas Allen, owner of Harmony and Fusion, has been working in the area of identifying and correcting electro-pollution for more than 30 years and had the opportunity to train in Germany with Dr. Wolfgang Ludwig, the world’s pioneer in electro-protection. Allen is also the U.S. Distributor for Advanced Medical Systems GmbH, founded by Dr. Ludwig. Harmony and Fusion offers testing services as well as remediation of EMFs and other forms of electro-pollution across the Upstate. The company is currently scheduling home EMF testing for the month of December. They are offering a $20 discount to Natural Awakenings’ readers. Harmony and Fusion is located at 220 N. Main St., Greer. For more information, call 864884-5115, email Energytools.biz@gmail.com or visit HarmonyAndFusion.com and TotalShieldPro.com. See ad, page 18.

Center for Spiritual Living Hosts Holiday Celebrations

he Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) in Greenville will host two events in December. On December 1 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. they are holding a celebration called “One for the Holidays: Bringing Our Best to the Party.” On December 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. they are hosting a program entitled “Interfaith Solstice: Celebrations of Light From Around the World.” Both will be presented on a love-offering basis and will be held inside The Whole Health Collective, in Greenville. These events mark the completion of a year-long cultivation of relationships and community partnerships in Greenville and is the first phase of creating a new spiritual community in the Upstate. Starting in January, 2020, CSL Greenville will hold weekly Sunday celebrations and offer a rich spiritual curriculum throughout the year. A Licensed Practitioner and Ordained Minister since 2001, Rev. Marcia MacLean is the center’s co-founder and senior minister. CSL Greenville is a member community of Centers for Spiritual Living in Golden, Colorado. Centers for Spiritual Living is an organization of nearly 400 spiritual communities around the globe that provide spiritual tools to transform personal lives and help make the world a better place. At Centers for Spiritual Living, the spiritual communities teach powerful principles for personal growth and global transformation, honoring all paths to God. The Whole Health Collective is located at 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. For more information, call 561-676-7997, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or visit CSLGreenville.org. To learn more about the Centers for Spiritual Living global organization, visit CSL.org. See ad, page 9. December 2019

New Website Affiliation with Natural Awakenings

pstate Natural Awakenings magazine, in Greenville, South Carolina—the local edition of the country’s premiere green and healthy living magazine—has been publishing for over 11 years here in the Upstate and for over 25 years across the country. Publisher Roberta Bolduc is launching a new “digital-centric” website initiative in January and offering 10 Community Sponsor slots at pre-launch prices—one of which has already been taken by Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, leaving 9 available. She elaborates, “Natural Awakenings will remain the premiere green and healthy living print publication that changes lives and gives information that people need in natural health, green living, fitness, wellness, a more balanced life and environmental sustainability. However, the new website will offer our advertisers more and better “digital traction” while providing the same high-quality editorial focus, as well as a green and healthy-living niche market of readers, advertisers, supporters and sponsors.” The 10 community sponsors receive the following benefits: · Recognition for being local leaders in the Upstate South Carolina community on every page of the Upstate Natural Awakenings website · Banner ad on the website · Premium directory listing that links directly to the community sponsor’s website · Sponsored content · Recognition in the monthly newsletter · Recognition in the monthly print magazine New/future community sponsors can only be admitted as others relinquish their contracts. To enroll, call 704-999-0053 or email InquiryToNAU@UpstateNA.com.

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

Southern Om Yoga Teacher Training Begins January

he 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) with Brian Delaney will be held at Southern Om West End on weekends from January through May beginning January 10, 2020. Students will gain knowledge in breathwork, anatomy, yoga philosophy, meditation and how to live an authentic life. They will graduate from this training ready to teach a breath-centered vinyasa flow class and align with a higher purpose to live the best version of themselves. YTT will give students the ability to improve communication skills that can nurture existing relationships and shift attitudes towards mindfulness to create positive changes both physically and mentally. Students will experience transformation in their practice and develop self-confidence. This is a Yoga Alliance-approved 200hour curriculum, and students will be able to register as a RYT with Yoga Alliance upon satisfactory completion of all assignments. Class size will be limited to 12 students to encourage an intimate sharing and learning experience. Students must purchase required books and will be provided with a training manual that contains sequence templates, yoga pose alignment and self-care practices to live a healthier life. The cost is $2800 for the training with an optional $360 student class pass for unlimited yoga at both Southern Om facilities (West End and Woodruff Road) during the course of the training. A payment plan of four equal payments at sign-up, course start, and two future dates is available. Payment in full with cash or check will receive a $200 boutique credit; this can also be put towards books. Southern Om West End is located at 1116 S. Main St., Ste. D., Greenville. To register for the training, visit SouthernOm.com. For more information, call 864-520-8777.

Coming Next Month JANUARY

Age-Defying Habits

plus: Healthy Immune System HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE December 2019

health briefs

2020 EDITORIAL CALENDAR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

JAN FEB

Age-Defying Habits Plus: Healthy Immune System Cardiovascular Health Plus: Regenerative Medicine

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE

MAR APR

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet Plus: CBD Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies Plus: Healthy Home

WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE

MAY JUN

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection Inspired Lifestyle Travel Plus: Brain Health

THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE

JUL AUG

Beyond Factory Farming Plus: Gut Health Biological Dentistry Plus: Environmental Education

SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

SEP OCT

Emotional Well-Being Plus: Adaptive Yoga Stress Management Plus: Joint Health

THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE

NOV DEC

Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care Creating Community & Connection Plus: Spending Locally

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

Wedlock tends to stave off dementia, according to a new Michigan State University study. Analyzing 14 years of data on 15,000 people older than 52, researchers found those in all unmarried groups—cohabiting, divorced, separated, widowed and never married—had significantly higher odds of developing dementia than their married counterparts. The differences were most acute for those divorced, separated or widowed—about twice as prone as married people to develop dementia, with the men faring worse cognitively than the women.

dencg/Shutterstock.com

HEALTHY PLANET

Extreme Weather Events Affect Mental Well-Being People that experience storm and flood damage to their homes are about 50 percent more likely to experience depression and anxiety, British researchers report. Surveying more than 7,500 people after the 2013-2014 season of severe weather, they found that those with homes damaged by wind, rain, snow or floods had mental health risks similar to living in a disadvantaged area. This occurred even when the effects of the extreme weather were relatively minor and did not force people to leave their homes.

Eat Nuts to Reduce Odds of Death From Heart Disease Adults that ate nuts two or more times per week had a 17 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, reports an Iranian study that followed 5,432 adults for 12 years. The research was presented in August at the European Society of Cardiology. “Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fat and contain little saturated fat,” says study author Dr. Noushin Mohammadifard, of the Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute. “They also have protein, minerals, vitamins, fiber, phytosterols and polyphenols which benefit heart health.”

Fascinadora/Shutterstock.com

HEALTHY LIVING

Marry to Halve the Risk of Dementia

December 2019

Nature Cure

global briefs

Making Meat Without Animals

Five major food technology companies have converged to form the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood (AMPS) Innovation, which seeks to create real meat from animal cells without the need to slaughter animals. The founding members of the coalition are both cell-based seafood companies BlueNalu and Finless Foods and meat makers Fork & Goode, San Francisco-based JUST Inc., and Memphis Meats. AMPS Innovation (ampsinnovation.org) intends to tackle obstacles presented in the cellular agriculture industry and bring products to the consumer faster with transparency and proper regulatory frameworks for cell-based products. Each member company has made significant strides in the development of these products with the hope they will soon be options in the everyday diets of individuals, as well as a nutrition source for a human population projected to grow to 10 billion by 2050.

A new study based on the National Land Cover Database of 3,086 of the 3,103 counties in the continental U.S. published in the journal Urban Forestry and Urban Greening found that increases in forest and shrub cover corresponded to decreases in Medicare health care spending, even when accounting for economic, geographic or other factors that might independently influence healthcare costs. Urban and rural counties with the lowest socioeconomic status appeared to benefit the most from increases in forests and shrubs. University of Illinois graduate student Douglas A. Becker, who led the new research with Matt Browning, a professor of recreation, sports and tourism, says, “It occurred to me that low-income communities are getting the biggest bang for their buck because they probably have the most to gain.” Other studies have shown that people in intensive care units recover more quickly and have fewer complications after surgery if their hospital rooms look out over trees rather than parking lots and that forest walks can influence potentially health-promoting hormone levels or anti-cancer immune cells in the blood.

BK foto/Shutterstock.com

Lab Steak

Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.com

Forests and Shrubs Lower Medical Costs

Charge It

The RS Automotive gas station, in Takoma Park, Maryland, has been around since 1958, and Depeswar Doley has been running it for 22 years. Now, frustrated by the complicated rules, requirements

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

and contracts of oil and gas companies, he has completely transitioned away from offering petroleum and become the country’s first exclusively electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Because there has been a shortage of EV charging stations in the state, the station’s changeover was partially funded by the Baltimore-based

Electric Vehicle Institute and the Maryland Energy Administration. Its new 200-kilowatt electrical system will now be able to recharge up to four vehicles at a time while drivers wait inside. Doley says, “It’s not something that I expect to become rich overnight or something like that, but it’s a good cause [and] good for the environment.”

Petair/Shutterstock.com

Electric Vehicles Get Their Own ‘Gas’ Station

Animal Rescue

Heave Ho

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler has signed a directive reducing the animal testing that the agency has long required on such animals as dogs, birds, rats and fish to gauge the toxicity of chemicals before they can be bought, sold or used in the environment. The agency also authorized $4.25 million in funding for five universities to research the development and use of alternative test methods and strategies that reduce, refine or replace vertebrate animal testing. He says, “Today’s memo directs the agency to aggressively reduce animal testing, including reducing mammal study requests and funding 30 percent by 2025 and completely eliminating them by 2035.” Any mammal studies requested or funded by the EPA after 2035 will require administrator approval on a case-by-case basis. It directs leadership and staff in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and the Office of Research and Development to prioritize and direct existing resources toward measurable impacts in the reduction of animal testing while ensuring protection of human health and the environment.

As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020, beginning with the Norwegian Encore. The company’s ships will feature JUST, which is 100 percent spring water in a plant-based carton made of 82 percent renewable materials from trees grown in responsibly managed forests. The cap and shoulder are made from a sugarcane-based plastic. It’s refillable and recyclable. Just Goods, located in Glen Falls, New York, has a global presence with bottling facilities in New York, Northern Ireland and Australia, allowing the company to meet demand around the world without shipping water from a single production source. It plans to replace more than 6 million single-use plastic bottles every year. CEO Ira Laufer says, “The company is pushing the boundaries of what’s always been done because it knows we all need to do better.”

Cruise Line Abandons Plastic Bottles

December 2019

Worachat Sodsri/Shutterstock.com

Tati9/Shutterstock.com

Government Order Reduces Animal Testing

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

December 2019

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

community spotlight

Whole Health Nation:

Experience the Flow of Health by Roberta Bolduc

n Saturday, January 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the third Whole Health Nation (WHN) festival will take place at Zen, 924 South Main Street in Greenville. The festival’s focus this year is to experience and explore the water element. Each year, WHN defines around one of the elements, exploring areas of health in ways that are profound and transformative, connecting us with our community while exploring universal aspects of health that improve our human condition. June Ellen Bradley, well-known herbalist and festival founder, explains her goal in creating this event, “WHN is a movement to encourage citizens of the U.S. to expand and nurture what it means to be healthy in our world today. We started in Greenville three years ago to provide the Carolinas with a forum to exchange and connect in ways that grow our inner and outer resources.” She adds, “The term, Whole Health, is an unfolding of vitality, strength and awareness. It is bonding with our neighbors and watching out for each other. It is

realizing how to be thriving within natural systems that build and regenerate ourselves on multiple levels, allowing all things to grow and flourish. Everything is connected. We celebrate our ability to adapt with resilience, move with grace and come together as a human family. It is knowing who locally provides resources, services and products that increase vitality, community and strengthen our inner wisdom. Best of all, it is fun. You will meet amazing people!” Some of the presenters participating at WHN include Jackie Woods, discussing “The Secret Power of Emotion”. Woods is founder of the intentional living community, Adawehi Wellness Village, in Columbus, North Carolina. She is an expert in the field of self-actualization with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Kelly Caldwell, owner of Drift Float and Spa in downtown Greenville, will speak on “Floating Through Trauma”. She will discuss her personal journey and the clinical research around using the powerful tool of floating to heal and manage PTSD, depression and severe anxiety. Rachel Meriwether, owner of the

flower farm, Meriwether Gardens, is a horticulturist with a Master of Science in plant propagation and community agriculture. Her topic is “The Science of Water”. Discussion will focus on the seven chemical properties of water that are essential to life on earth. In describing the atmosphere of the event, Bradley notes, “As you enter the space, there is sound and color. The opening is performance art. The talks, both scientific and artful, inspire and challenge us. Vendors showcase a diverse local variety of delicious and beautiful items in support of health. “Lunch is catered by Sun Belly Café. There will also be healing practitioners to experience that can be booked in advance. This year, there will be an open space, the ‘Health Hub’, where attendees can creatively meet around focused topics which will help folks connect and define how to pay it forward.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.wholehealthnation.com. More information on June Ellen Bradley can be found in the Plant-Based Health section of this magazine. See ad, page 13. Roberta Bolduc is the publisher and a writer for Upstate Natural Awakenings.

December 2019

Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com

green living

Waste-Free Feasting How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

by Yvette C. Hammett

he heaping platters that cheerfully mark the holidays have an unfortunate downside: Americans increase their waste by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The discarded food and packaging burden landfills with an additional 1 million tons of waste each week. That’s in addition to the 40 percent of

food Americans typically waste each year— nearly half of all the food prepared at home or in restaurants. Monica McBride, senior manager of food loss and waste for the World Wildlife Fund, notes that squandered bounty is grown in areas that were converted from natural habitat into farm fields, so it’s also a waste of natural resources. “Once you start cooking, you realize the impact on the planet,” says chef and caterer

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

Steven Laurence, owner of Vegan Commissary, in Philadelphia. “My grandmother was the kind of person who, if there was one pea left over, she put it in a container and someone ate it the next day. That kind of informs my cooking. The way I was trained, you didn’t waste anything. You used everything.” In individual households, small changes can have a big impact, especially during the holidays; all it takes is awareness and a plan. Frugal cooks can make room for a holiday waste reduction strategy by taking inventory of the pantry and boxing up a load for the local soup kitchen or food bank. Then, design a menu with the environment in mind, using portion control to avoid food waste and whipping up dishes that can easily be upcycled into new creations that can be used as appetizers in the coming days or tucked in the freezer for future enjoyment. Start with the Guest-imator at SaveTheFood.com, a great way to determine portions for a holiday party, says Cheryl Coleman, director of the EPA Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division in the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery. The Guest-imator and Save the Food, a program of the Natural Resources Defense Council in conjunction with the Ad Council, tells cooks how much to make to keep guests happy and includes recipes for leftovers, such as Crispy Sheet Pan Hash, made with leftover roasted vegetables, and Ugly Vegetable Pasta, made with zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant. Spoilage is another way food finds its way into the garbage can, and that too, can be avoided, Laurence says, pointing out that most food goes bad because it’s not cooked properly or is mishandled in storage. “Mix animal protein with starches and grains in a container and it goes bad because of two different sorts of enzymes. It is a fuel for bacteria.” He also recommends using as many organic ingredients as possible for longer-lasting leftovers. “We guarantee all of our dishes for two weeks,” he says. Encouraging visitors to take home leftovers is another effective food-saving strategy, says McBride. “Have Tupperware or to-go boxes you could provide to your guests.” Reilly Brock, content manager at Imperfect Produce, in New York City, agrees. “Just like repurposing excess product

Spoilage is another way food finds its way into the garbage can, and that too, can be avoided, Laurence says, pointing out that most food goes bad because it’s not cooked properly or is mishandled in storage. requires creative thinking, food waste around the holidays requires out-of-the-box ideas to keep impact low,” says Brock, whose company delivers imperfect produce to customers’ doors for a cost savings. “Why end the fun when the meal ends? The best part about leftovers—and the holidays—is keeping the celebration going.” “Also, make sure you keep food safe,” McBride says. “The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has a really great overview of how to do that for parties. Standard guidance is not to leave food out for more than two hours. So, as a party planner, make sure you mentally note when you put food out.” Coleman recommends taking it a step beyond the holidays by joining a movement to cut food waste year-round. She suggests visiting FurtherWithFood.org to learn more. “Through that and additional outreach, we might be able to start to change,” says McBride. Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

December 2019

wise words

Surgeon Mary Neal on Lessons From Heaven by Kajsa Nickels

MEET YOUR

Try for free! NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com 20

n 1999, while kayaking on the Fuy River in Chile, orthopedic surgeon Mary Neal became trapped beneath a waterfall and drowned. She was underwater for 30 minutes before the current pulled her out. During that time, Neal experienced what she believes to be a miraculous event in which she penetrated the veil dividing the physical and spiritual worlds. There, she was told that it was not yet her time, and of the future death of her eldest son, a prediction that was fulfilled 10 years later. The experience gave her a new perspective on the purpose of our Earthly existence and life after death. She has since written two books on the subject: To Heaven and Back: A Doctor’s Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels and Life Again; and 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life. Her life-altering experience prompted her to pay more attention to those things that are truly important: faith, family and relationships with other human beings. She lives with her family in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she continues to mend broken bones.

How do you think your medical background makes you uniquely qualified to speak on near-death experiences (NDE)?

I am a very concrete thinker and analyze everything. Being a doctor also gave me ac-

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

cess to many resources that the common person would not. I spent many months researching scientific and medical literature to try to come up with a logical explanation of what had happened to me. I was forced to conclude that my experience fell outside of the parameters of both science and medicine. I could not find any examples to disprove what happened, especially when the predicted death of my oldest son came to pass.

What was the most profound moment of your experience?

It’s hard to pinpoint the most profound moment of the entire experience, but what impacted me most was the realization that God is real, and He is present to each and every one of us every moment of our daily lives. I realized to the depths of my soul that all God’s promises are true, not just wishful thinking or a vague hope.

How has your NDE made you a better wife, mother and medical professional?

You can’t have an NDE without having your entire life changed. When you realize that there is more to life than what you can see with your physical eyes, it changes your entire perspective on every moment of every day. The things we say and the things we do create a ripple effect that spreads beyond the boundaries of our human sight. Love

is ultimately the only thing that matters, to reflect love to the world and other people. I was a “good person” before my NDE, but I now see differently. I see that each human being is incredibly loved, and that we are all one: We are them, and they are us. Everything else in the world is secondary to God’s love and presence in our lives.

How is your approach to everyday life different than it was prior to your NDE?

I am able to be entirely present in every moment of my life. I can experience deep and abiding joy regardless of my circumstances. I am able to trust that grace covers my past, that there is life after death and a plan for my life. No matter what is happening, even if it is terrible, beauty will come out of it. Most people are trapped in regrets of the past and worry about the future. With complete trust in God, I am able to fully have joy in each and every moment.

Is there a difference between joy and happiness?

Absolutely. Happiness is an emotion based on circumstances. Happiness can accompany joy, but not always. Joy is a state of being, of trusting in God, of believing that his promises are true. Joy comes from freedom—freedom from disruptive emotions like guilt, remorse, unforgiveness. Even in the devastation of my oldest son’s death, I can honestly say that I experienced a deep joy from trusting in God’s love and promises.

Why do you believe heaven is written in our hearts?

As a scientist, I firmly believe that we are created beings with physical bodies and spiritual souls. I believe that our spiritual self remembers heaven and remembers joy. Part of our journey here on Earth is to rediscover our connection with God. As adults, we often feel that we have to choose between science and spiritualism. The truth is that they coexist, answering questions in different ways. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at fideleterna45@gmail.com. December 2019

fit body

Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety.

From Rachael Walter: The Three-Breath Sigh Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Breathing in through your nose, let your breath start in the belly and move up to the chest. Then exhale through your mouth while making an audible sighing sound. Repeat two more times.

~Rachael Walter

The Four-Eight Relaxing Breath Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Using a belly breath, inhale to the count of four and exhale to the count of eight, making your exhale twice as long as your inhale to facilitate relaxation. Feel free to play with how fast or slow you count to find a comfortable breathing pace. Repeat for six to 10 times as needed. Breath Walk This is an excellent exercise to do while at work, school or a public place to give your nervous system a break, even when the world is crazy-busy around you. Walk at a slightly slower pace than normal and breathe in for one step; breathe out for the next step, counting three or four for each breath/step. Continue as you walk, being mindful of your breath, counting and surroundings.

For further inquiry, Melissa Crowder recommends these Kundalini yoga breaths: Shabad Kriya for promoting deep restful sleep Sitali Pranayama for lowering a fever or cooling off a hot temper Breath of Fire for improved brain circulation, stimulating digestion and weight control Right nostril breathing for afternoon slumps Left nostril breathing to quiet mind chatter at bedtime 22

INHALING THE JOY OF LIFE

Conscious Breathwork

by Marlaina Donato

ur first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help guide our breath back to its original, healthy rhythm. Both the brain and organs benefit from increased oxygen, and the vagus nerve that connects the two—prompted by changes in the body’s pH levels—releases acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for lowering heart rate. Breathwork can improve vagal tone, a major component in a wide range of conditions like depression, pain syndromes, sleep disturbances, anxiety disorders and chronic inflammation. A 2016 study by the Medical University of South Carolina published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows a lower number of proteins associated with inflammation in the saliva of participants that employed breathing exercises. A study that appeared in the journal Psychophysiology in 2015 found that 20 minutes of mindful breathing at bedtime fostered a good night’s rest for people with insomnia.

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

Breathing Breaks

From traditional rebirthing techniques using circular breathing to Middendorf Breath Work for somatic awareness, there are many styles of conscious breathing. The gentler approaches best suit everyday needs and taking a breathing break can actually provide more refreshment than one featuring coffee. “Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety. It is a powerful tool to reset the nervous system when we’re overwhelmed and stressed,” says Somatic Breath Therapy (SBT) practitioner Rachael Walter, owner of Breathe-HereNow, in Keene, New Hampshire. Like many forms of breathwork, SBT bridges the chasm between mind and body. “Conscious breathing can also help people access and understand their emotions,” notes Walter. Pranayama, an ancient technique of yoga that focuses on breath control and employs alternate nostril breathing, can be performed while lying down, seated or on the yoga mat. Kundalini yoga teacher Melissa Crowder, owner of 4 States Yoga, in

Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock.com

Go-to Breathing Exercises

Joplin, Missouri, advises students to start out slowly, three to six minutes a day, and then work up to a longer practice. “Alternate nostril breathing is a great practice for everyone. As little as six minutes of yogic breathing, as needed, can make a profound difference in decreasing pain and stress,” she says.

Belly Benefits The American Lung Association recommends a variety of exercises, including diaphragmatic (belly) breathing, for conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Engaging the diaphragm is key in breathing to fullest capacity. Walter explains, “An open, healthy breath is one in which we use the diaphragm to initiate the breath, followed by the belly expanding and the breath moving into the chest.” Most of us unconsciously fall into shallow and sometimes self-conscious breathing patterns at an early age. “During my training, I read that by age 6, we pick up on cues telling us to tuck in our tummies. This simple, bad habit begins a cascade of physiological responses. Upper chest breathing can create anxiety symptoms and poor digestion,” explains Colleen Breeckner, owner of Colleen Lila Yoga, in New York City. “Diaphragmatic breathing causes the diaphragm to become flat and wide, and in turn, presses upon the stomach and helps to churn the gastric juices. For this reason, it can aid earlier stages of digestion.” When used in conjunction with other modalities such as cognitive behavioral

therapy, diaphragmatic breathing might be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome.

Breathing Into Feelings The depth and quality of the breath can help us to become aware of emotional states that include “holding patterns”. “Conscious breathing is a doorway into deep meditation, which can help alleviate anger and insecurities. It can also be helpful in dropping addictions,” says Crowder. “Linking pranayama with physical movement [asanas] helps to release tension and emotions

that can be held in the body’s soft tissues.” Breeckner agrees, “Developing this awareness can help us to move unpleasant and stuck emotions through the body.” Well-being can be just a breath away, says Walter. “When we open up our breath, we open ourselves to a fuller experience of being human. It has the capacity to bring us into the present moment to access our joy and our life’s purpose.” Marlaina Donato is an author and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Noteworthy Breathwork Styles Clarity Breathwork: Developed from the groundwork of Leonard Orr, with a focus on accessing the subconscious mind for self-awareness Holotropic Breathwork: Developed by psychiatrist Stanislav Grof, M.D., and his wife Christina and employs deep, rapid breathing to initiate an altered state of consciousness; training in the Grof method is required Integral Breath Therapy: Gentle technique for an altered state of consciousness that works with the body’s natural healing capacity Middendorf Breath Work: Named after German-born Ilse Middendorf, a gentle technique that does not include forcing the breath to promote healing Rebirthing Breathwork: Pioneering and well-known form of breathwork that was also developed by Orr with a focus on releasing unconscious energy blocks imprinted during the birth process Shamanic Breathwork: Uses specific breathing methods, chakras or energy centers, music and movement to overcome emotional blocks for deep-level healing Transformational Breath: Developed by Dr. Judith Kravitz using uninterrupted breathing, Kundalini yoga and other elements of physical and energetic healing; recommended by Dr. Christine Northrup and Dr. Deepak Chopra

NOW AVAILABLE IN GREENVILLE, SC

30% OFF

KNEE PAIN Call Today! REGENERATIVE 864.288.2136 THERAPY To Learn More Visit:

* LIMITED TIME OFFER!

GreenvilleRegenerativeMedicine.com

Life Health & Wellness Regenerative Medicine 1272 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607

December 2019

Olesia Bilkei/Shutterstock.com

healthy kids

Refresh Holiday Traditions Making the Old New and Green

by Ronica A. O’Hara

elebrating classic holiday traditions the same way we always have—and maybe the way our parents and grandparents did—is part of the rich family heritage we pass on to our children. These family rituals are binding, grounding, memorable and much more, says Saul Levine, M.D., professor emeritus in psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. A survey of 50 years of family research published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Family Psychology found that family holiday rituals, as well as everyday routines like family dinners and bedtime stories, build stronger family

relationships, enhance children’s health and academic achievement, help teenagers’ sense of personal identity and even boost marital satisfaction. It’s also natural and perhaps inevitable that these traditions undergo changes over the years. “If people from only five or six generations ago could see our modern Christmas, they’d barely recognize it,” says Brian Earl, host of the popular Christmas Past podcast that chronicles holiday traditions. “New trends and customs become traditions in time; every generation has its opportunity to add new chapters to the narrative and continue the story.”

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

For Elizabeth Newcamp, Christmas festivities took an eco-turn for her military family of five when they were living for a few years in the Netherlands, where “Sinterklaas” traditionally delivers gifts in reusable burlap bags. “In an effort to reduce wrapping paper, we now use the sacks on Christmas,” says Newcamp, who blogs about family travel at DutchDutchGoose.com. She and her husband Jeff also ask for and give experiences as gifts whenever possible; their 7-year-old son asked if he could organize a little library for their Navarre, Florida, neighborhood. Anyone that wants to send gifts to their sons is asked to find them used. “I don’t think we’ve lessened any of the fun of the holidays, but hopefully we are eliminating some of the waste,” she says. For many years, Ginny Underwood’s family in Bluffton, South Carolina, would dress up and go to a restaurant on Christmas Eve, exchange gifts and then return home to watch a movie or play board games. Last year, they tried something new: staying home, putting on pajamas, eating cottage pie and playing handmade “Minute to Win It” games that Underwood, a professional organizer who blogs at VirginiasEasyLivingSolutions.com, created. “We had a blast; we didn’t stop laughing all night,” she says. “We saved hundreds of dollars and we had a lovely time.” Lighting red, green and black candles while focusing on principles like unity, self-determination or purpose are key in the seven-day Kwanzaa celebrations; but, “Instead of just lighting the candle amongst friends and family and discussing, I want my family to spend that day exemplifying the principle,” says Vanessa Davis, executive di-

LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com

New trends and customs become traditions in time; every generation has its opportunity to add new chapters to the narrative and continue the story. ~Brian Earl rector of the nonprofit African Village International, in Jacksonville, Florida. Now her children meditate, journal and practice mindfulness to learn about self-determination; volunteer or pick up trash outdoors to learn about collective work and responsibilities; and buy something at a locally-owned store and discuss future finances for cooperative economics. “I was inspired to change because Kwanzaa isn’t really a religious holiday, but it is a darn good way to reflect on the past year and goal-set for the future,” she says. “Giving children more hands-on experiences for Hanukkah and taking the emphasis off of ‘What am I going to get?’ makes the holiday more meaningful for the kids,” concurs Pamela Morris, early childhood education director at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, in Chandler, Arizona. Each Hanukkah evening, her family of five lights a menorah and says traditional prayers while also volunteering to wrap food packages at a local Feed My Starving Children event, crafting personal menorahs at a pottery studio, going to see Phoenix ZooLights and gathering to make the traditional potato latkes or jelly donuts. “Each night is a focus on family time and welcoming friends to join us,” she says. By observing and evolving traditions, family bonds can strengthen through time, relates Earl: “By participating in holiday rituals, children are learning about who they are. And by passing them down, parents reaffirm what’s important to them and keep the connection to the past intact.” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Updating Favorite Traditions n Instead of buying a Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush in a store lot, get one in a pot that can be replanted later. n Take a family holiday photo, either serious or wacky, and recreate it every year with members in the same poses and expressions. n Invite someone to a holiday dinner that’s not part of the family, such as an international student or newcomer in town. n Cook up a batch of healthy, vegan cookies with the kids and organize a neighborhood cookie swap. n Have a $10 or $20 gift exchange challenge in which everyone competes to come up with the most useful, creative or ecoclever use of the money. n String together popcorn and cranberries to make a tree garland or door decoration, and later drape it on outdoor trees to feed birds and wildlife. n Give kids $10 to donate to a carefully selected charity of their choice. n Take a favorite holiday story, parable or song and have the kids (and adults) act it out with costumes and all.

December 2019

No-Kill Initiative

~Emily Bach

Paws to Consider Best Friends Waiting for Homes

by Julie Peterson

ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him. As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently. During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life. Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

Anyone looking to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige. Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued,” she says.

Devoted and Practical

The benefits of the human/animal bond are manifold, supported by an army of studies that speak to pets’ ability to reduce stress, improve mood and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research into animal-assisted therapy compiled by the University of California, Los Angeles, details the positive mental, emotional and physical effects of this natural modality. 26

Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets.

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “nokill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury. In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent. Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.” Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

David Porras/Shutterstock.com

They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued.

Benevolente82/Shutterstock.com

The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with behavioral issues no longer holds. Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness—can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

natural pet

Getting Ready to Adopt

Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats

up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

Breeds: Not all dogs and cats will be a

good match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes

removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences. Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Pets Promote Health

Christin Lola/Shutterstock.com

any studies document the positive influence of pets on our well-being.

Healthy Heart

Single people that live with a dog have a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Tinyurl.com/DogsAndCardiovascular). Part of the reason for this is likely because dog owners tend to get more physical activity than those without dogs, which makes dog owners generally more fit (Tinyurl.com/NIH-PetsAndHealth).

Less Stress

The demands of life can take a toll on the body. Contact with animals is linked to lower heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, anxiety and fear levels, and increased feelings of calmness. Lower levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, have been shown to help regulate inflammation, which helps the immune system fight off everything from colds to diseases (Tinyurl. com/AnimalVisitationProgram and Tinyurl. com/StressAndInflammation).

Social Bonding

In children with autism spectrum disorder, animals help them learn to connect better to others. One study using guinea pigs found that these kids talked and laughed more with peers. There are now therapy

programs using dogs, horses and chickens (Tinyurl.com/AnimalsAndAutism).

Mood Boost

Animals elicit smiles, which makes them great for deterring depression (Tinyurl. com/PetTherapyAndDepression).

Cancer Help

From lessening loneliness to lifting emotional well-being, children and adults undergoing cancer treatment seem to benefit from time with dogs (Tinyurl.com/ CaninesAndChildhoodCancer and Tinyurl. com/AnimalsAssistChemo).

Pain Killer

Animals can soothe away some chronic pain and enable people to reduce use of pain medication (Tinyurl.com/Animals AndPainRelief).

October is National Shelter Pets Month Bring Home a Friend for Life

PAWS Pets Need Homes, Donations: December 2019

nderson County PAWS is an openintake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,000 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for all of the animals that come into their care.

Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star residents. Introducing, Darren! Darren is currently in an Adoption Ambassador foster home due to him not thriving in the loud, overwhelming shelter. Darren needs help finding his FUR-ever home! Although he is really nervous around new people, he warms up with time. He is a loyal and loving companion and he does great with other dogs. Meet Murphy! Friendly with other dogs at the shelter. Loves long brush sessions. Chill boy looking for a loving home. Just wants someone he can kick it with during any kind of activity. Watching a movie marathon, eating dinner, taking walks in the park: heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be by your side through everything. Hours: M, T, Th, Fr, Sat, noon-6 p.m.; closed Wed and Sun. PAWS Shelter, 1320 Hwy. 29 S., Anderson (half a mile from Bypass 28). Visit PetAnGo.com/ AndersonCountyPAWS to view animals available for adoption. December 2019

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com October 2019

Seven years without a cold?

had colds going round and round, but not me.” Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper stops By Doug Cornell nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had a way to kill viruses and years since. in years.” bacteria. He asked relatives and friends to try Copper can also stop flu if used early Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. he patented CopperZap™ and put it on placed 25 million live flu viruses on a Colds start the market. CopperZap. No viruses were found alive when cold viruses Soon hundreds soon after. get in your nose. of people had Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams Viruses multiply tried it and given confirming the discovery. He placed fast. If you don’t feedback. Nearly millions of disease germs on copper. stop them early, 100% said the “They started to die literally as soon as they spread and copper stops colds they touched the surface,” he said. cause misery. if used within 3 People have even used copper on In hundreds hours after the first cold sores and say it can completely of studies, EPA sign. Even up to prevent outbreaks. New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university 2 days, if they The handle is researchers have confirmed that viruses still get the cold it is milder than usual curved and finely and bacteria die almost instantly when and they feel better. textured to improve touched by copper. Users wrote things like, “It stopped contact. It kills germs That’s why ancient Greeks and my cold right away,” and “Is it picked up on fingers Egyptians used copper to purify water supposed to work that fast?” and hands to protect and heal wounds. They didn’t know “What a wonderful thing,” wrote you and your family. about microbes, but now we do. Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more Copper even kills Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper quickly kills deadly germs that Scientists say the high conductance colds for me!” cold viruses. of copper disrupts the electrical balance Pat McAllister, 70, received one have become resistant in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in for Christmas and called it “one of the to antibiotics. If you are near sick seconds. best presents ever. This little jewel really people, a moment of handling it may Tests by the EPA (Environmental works.” keep serious infection away. It may even Protection Agency) show germs die Now thousands of users have simply save a life. fast on copper. So some hospitals tried stopped getting colds. The EPA says copper still works copper for touch surfaces like faucets People often use CopperZap even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of and doorknobs. This cut the spread of preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci different disease germs so it can prevent MRSA and other illnesses by over half, used to get colds after crowded flights. serious or even fatal illness. and saved lives. Though skeptical, she tried it several CopperZap is made in America of The strong scientific evidence gave times a day on travel days for 2 months. pure copper. It has a 90-day full money inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she back guarantee. It is $69.95. he felt a cold about to start he fashioned exclaimed. Get $10 off each CopperZap with a smooth copper probe and rubbed it Businesswoman Rosaleen says when code NATA15. Go to www.CopperZap.com or call gently in his nose for 60 seconds. people are sick around her she uses “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold CopperZap morning and night. “It saved toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever. never got going.” It worked again every me last holidays,” she said. “The kids ADVERTORIAL

Copper in new device stops cold and flu

December 2019

calendar of events SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 One for the Holidays: Bringing Our Best to The Party – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. Remembering our oneness in Spirit allows us to bring our best to the holidays and to bring out the best in others. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music and healing affirmative prayer, as we celebrate our oneness and bring it home for the holidays! Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville, SC. Visit www.CSLGreenville. org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997 for details. Love offering.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Young Living Party – 6-8pm. Essential Oil Christmas Gift Make & Take Class with Kara Cozier and Theresa Wilkes. Make 5 different holiday gifts that show how much you care for your loved ones’ wellbeing. Text the word AWAKEN to 864-973-7044 to learn more now and find out how to get your ticket to this limited space event. $25. The Whole Health Collective 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. 387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Pendulum Basics – 2-4pm. Everyone is basically capable of working with the pendulum. Learning to work with it is like learning to play an instrument. Join us to learn how to use a pendulum as a tool in your spirituality and healing journey (includes pendulum). $20. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. thequirky lotusshop@gmail.com. @thequirkylotus (facebook).

Gift Basket Day! – 9am-6pm. Stop by for holiday cheer, and let Rose create a custom gift basket for someone special or hard-to-shop-for. We’ll also have holiday gifts and baskets to-go, plus all gift baskets will be 20% off! Free to attend. Belue Farms Natural Market, 3769 Parris Bridge Road, Boiling Springs. 578-0446. Market@BelueFarms.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Holiday social/Growing your Social media. Come meet holistic like-minded people, grow your network, and learn how to increase your social media presence. Register on FB @ GreenvilleHolisticChamberOfCommerce or call Kathy Cassidy, 884-5646. The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100, Greenville. Greenville@ holisticchamberofcommerce.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Yule Gathering Event – 4-7pm. This is a kid friendly gathering to celebrate Yule and the winter season. We’ll have music and finger foods and ask that you bring a dish to share and a heart ready to connect. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together! Free. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. thequirkylotusshop@ gmail.com. @thequirkylotus (facebook). Winter Solstice Ceremony with Pam McMahon – 5pm. Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year, thus beginning the light’s return. It’s one of the two most powerful turning points of the year. Join us for a ceremony of reviewing, releasing and renewing. $10 cash (suggested donation). Crystal Visions 5426 Asheville Hwy (Hwy 25), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. www.crystalvisionsbooks.com.

Grand Opening – 6:30-8:30pm. The Lauren Ashtyn Collection announces the opening of a new salon in Drayton Mill. The salon is the only one in South Carolina partnering with Green Circle to recycle salon waste. They also carries their own line of organic, cruelty-free hair care. Free. 1802 Drayton Rd., Ste. 120, Spartanburg. Patty Hoyt: pattyhoyt@laurenashtyn.com.

Interfaith Solstice: Celebrations of Light from Around the World – 5-7pm. Light is at the center of life, religions, rituals and many traditions. Join us as we explore these celebrations of light and how they transcend differences and unite us all. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Visit www.CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com or call Rev. Marcia MacLean at 561-676-7997 for details. Love offering.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

Featured Artist Night-Hyde Away Creations – 5-7pm. We hope you will all come out, celebrate, and support Hyde Away Creations for their artist meet and greet. In addition to seeing some of their unique pieces in person, you’ll be able to spend time with the artists! Info-Hydeaways.com. $20. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. thequirkylotusshop@gmail. com. @thequirkylotus (facebook).

All Day Year Readings – 10am-6pm. Join us for a classic reading for month-by-month insight into the themes and opportunities of the upcoming year. We’ll offer a variety of cards and techniques for your year ahead reading. $45. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com. @thequirkylotus (facebook).

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Create a Witches Ball for Good Luck and Prosperity – 2-4pm. Want to set good intentions for love, health, and prosperity for 2020? Create your own Witches Ball and learn the history of this Appalachian folklore tradition. Pre-registration required due to materials that are provided. $25. The Quirky Lotus Shop, 1061 Boiling Springs Rd., Spartanburg. 699-9955. thequirkylotusshop@gmail. com. @thequirkylotus (facebook).

Winter Psychic Fair – 11am-4pm. What a great way to say Goodbye to 2019 and Hello to 2020! Join us for intuitive guidance, mediumship, tarot readings, chair massage and healing sessions! Most sessions $25 (cash) for 20 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy (Hwy 25), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. For more information, visit www. crystalvisionsbooks.com.

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

classifieds and jobs WA N T E D : S P E E C H L A N G U A G E PATHOLOGIST. Part-time (3:30-6pm) available. Experience working w/children & adults. Email resume/references to BEACONteam@BEACONslps.com. ROOM 4 RENT by hr./day/mo. Also, ORGANIC SPRAY TAN position available. Quiet massage salon, Mauldin. 864-987-9708. FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at HospiceGriefSupport.com or call Interim Hospice at 864-627-7049. WELLNESS CENTER IN GREER is looking for like-minded individuals interested in renting space for therapy, services, classes, or other forms of collaboration. We are presently looking for a few people to do community promotional work for wellness services. Therapists welcome! Contact Doug 864-884-5115. ESTABLISHED MASSAGE SCHOOL for sale. Will consider all options. Good location. Call 864-987-9708. DOWNTOWN CLEMSON’S BUTTERFLY ECO BEAUTY BAR opening soon. Now hiring not your average beauty professionals. Instagram @ButterflyEcoBeautyBar; email MyNaturalButterfly@yahoo.com. LOOKING FOR A VERY HEALTHY ADULT between the ages of 21 and 35, that has never taken antibiotics, was breastfed as a child and has excellent digestion and elimination, to be a fecal donor. The price for each donation I can pay is $25. Call 864-663-7033. LICENSED NUTRITIONIST WANTED to work with holistic health group including M.D. and RN. Make your own hours and fees. Very reasonable rent.864-387-0435. TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail.com

plan ahead SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 3rd Annual Whole Health Nation – 8:30am-4pm. We often ignore the emotional content that contributes to dis-ease. We will also discover various hydrotherapy options, learn the science of water and move in flow as we celebrate a day of health and community connection. See Community Spotlight. Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. June Ellen Bradley: 828-899-2787. wholehealthnation.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training – 9 weekends. The foundation of this approach is moving with grace that is synchronized with the breath. You will begin to release negative patterns and learn how to teach yoga in just nine weekends. Yoga Alliance approved. See News Brief, this issue. 1116 S. Main St., Ste. D, Greenville. Brian 241-0870. Info@ SouthernOm.com.

on going events Note: Dates are subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm dates and times of events. How to submit: All listings must be received by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Please help by following the format as seen below and email listings to Calendar@UpstateNA.com. Non-advertiser calendar entries are subject to availability and are $15 per each submission.

monday Complimentary Posture Assessments – 10am5:30pm. Get a “reality check” on your posture with yoga therapist Joan Craig. You will see your posture in photos overlaid with a “digital plumb-line,” and learn the top priorities to improve your posture with mindful exercise. Free. Choose Joyful Health. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. Joan Craig: 561-5925. Joan@ ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. Gentle Yoga – 11am. Great for beginners, seniors and anyone looking for a slow, gentle approach to movement on the mat. Chair friendly class. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Daily Intuitive Readers at Crystal Visions Bookstore – 11am-4pm. Intuitive readers are available daily Monday through Saturday; no appointment necessary. $40 cash/30 minutes. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I -26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828-687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. A breath-inspired flow that incorporates sun salutations, balance and core strengthening. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt. yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Foundations of Optimal Health & Healing – Every 1st Monday. 6-7:30pm. Learn the crucial basic foundations for health and healing. You will be exposed to the many misconceptions about health and how to avoid them. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday. 6-7:30pm. We will discuss nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, mental attitude, posture, sleep and the central nervous system that all make up the path to living a happier, healthier, more vibrant life. Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828. AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. Meditation Monday – 6:30-7:30pm. Beginner to expert level, we come together to create a space bigger than the sum of its parts. Donations welcome. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville.

tuesday

thursday

Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. Improving mindfulness of staying in the moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This program is designed for people who have completed cancer treatment but can benefit anyone with past or present medical issues. Free. Cancer Association of Anderson, Event held at Life Choice, 100 Healthy Way, #1100, Anderson. To register: 222-3500.

Living in the Present with Laura Noone – 1pm. See details on Tue. 1pm listing. Cancer Association of Anderson.

Plant Friends Monthly Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Second Tuesdays from Oct -May. Plant friends celebrates our connection with nature and how to work with plants, gardening tips, resources and joining together in celebration of plant medicine. Bring a mug. A tea will be served of “the plant of the month”. $15.00 per class or $60.00 membership for all 8 classes. June Ellen Bradley, Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville, or location to be listed on the wholehealthnation.com plant friends section.. J E Bradley: 828-899-2787.

Gentle Yoga – 11am. See Mon., 11am. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

Aerial Yoga – 7:30pm. This all-level yoga class with support from the aerial swing can strengthen, increase flexibility and balance. Explore inversions in a safe, fun way! Pre-registration recommended. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

friday saturday Aerial Yoga – 11am. See Tue, 7:30pm. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

sunday Yin Yoga – 6:30pm. See Wed, 9:30am. Integrative Yoga Therapy.

wednesday Yin Yoga – 9:30am. This mostly non-standing yoga practice focuses on joint health and mobility. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com. Aerial Yoga – 11:15am. See Tue, 7:30pm. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 2:30pm. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Looking for a deeper understanding of who you are and your life’s purpose? We are an open spiritual community for people of all faiths to meet and discuss various spiritual topics and share our insights. Free. Barnes and Nobles coffee shop, Haywood Rd., Greenville. Contact: Beth (leave message): 3463058. Meetup.com/Upstate-Spiritual-ExperiencesGroup or Eck-SC.org. Gentle Yoga – 4:30pm. See Mon., 11am. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. See Mon., 6pm. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Gong Bath – 7:30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. An immersion into the healing sounds and vibrations of the gong. Dress comfortably for this deep relaxation experience. Text ‘schedule’ to 864-444-5523 for complete class schedule. Cost varies; see website. Integrative Yoga Therapy, 101 NE Main St., Easley. www.iyt.yoga. Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com.

Natural Awakenings Maga zine is Ranked 5th Nationally in Ci sion’s 2016 Top 10 Health & Fitnes s Magazines List 1. 2. 3. 4.

The world’s leading source of media research Spry Living – 8,907,303 Shape – 2,521,203 Men’s Health – 1,852,715 Prevention – 1,539,872

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Women’s Health – 1,511,791 Weight Watchers Magazine – 1,126,168 Dr. Oz The Good Life – 870,524 Vim & Vigor – 789,000 Experience Life – 700,000

5. Natural Awakenings – 1,536,365

www.naturalawakeningsmag.com December 2019

community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer AcupunctureOfGreer.com

Great results with pain, migraines, orthopedic issues, athletic injuries, Meniere’s Disease, endometriosis, stress. Offering DᾹO Needling, the only SC certified practitioner. Twice the relief, lasts twice as long! Cupping. Chinese herbs. Celebrating 15 years serving the Upstate.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE Joan Massey, L.Ac. Hope Dennis, L.Ac, M. Ac., Dipl. Ac. 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-406-3800 • Simpsonville AffordableAcupunctureByJoan.com

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser, Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available.

BIO-ENERGETIC TESTING AUGUSTA STREET CLINIC Dr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE 1521 Augusta St. 864-232-0082 • Greenville AugustaStClinic.com

We get to the root cause of your health issues using bio-energetic testing methods and incorporating German-manufactured homeopathic remedies and supplements, oxygen therapy and chiropractic care. 30+ years experience using integrative natural alternatives to modern medicine. See ad, page 5.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Clif Caldwell, MD Cheryl Middleton, PA-C Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 8.

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC 220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

A balanced approach to stressfree living. Advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, anxiety disorders, craniosacral therapy, pain relief. See ad, page 18.

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more. Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ads, pages 11, 14 and 36.

BOOKSTORES METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

New & Used Books, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Music, Incense, Candles, Tarot, Statuary, Intuitive Readers, Energy Workers, Event Space, Labyrinth. We buy books! Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CHIROPRACTIC AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 1315 Haywood Rd. 864-322-2828 • Greenville AugerChiro.com

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia and more. Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 4.

LIFE HEALTH & WELLNESS 1272 Woodruff Rd. 864-288-2136 • Greenville www.greenvillehealthwellness.com

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing low force instrument adjusting. We also offer nutrition testing using muscle reflexes to measure your neurological reflexes and organ functions. See ad, page 23.

ST. JOHN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Nancy St. John 300 East A. Avenue Easley • 864-855-1523

Pain relief through healing adjustments. We teach you the proper postural positions to follow in all your activities— walking, sleeping, sitting, standing, vacuuming, working at a computer, etc. See ad, page 19.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY LIFE PHARMACY & WELLNESS Joe Blizzard, RPh, Ph.D 406 W. Poinsett St. 864-879-2325 • Greer LifePharmacy.biz, Info@LifePharmacy.biz

We are a compounding pharmacy specializing in women’s health, CBD oil/cream treatments, nutritionals, organic skin care, and adrenal fatigue. Clinical solutions for health challenges. See ad, page 16.

DENTISTRY PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Daniel Knause 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visit-crowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 2.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Joe Palmer 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of biocompatible dentistry as defined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). One visitcrowns, and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 2.

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY Dr. Debra G. Adams 134 Milestone Way 864-332-4822 • Greenville PalmerDMD.com

EVENT CENTER METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER 5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

A beautiful setting for your event! Conference room includes 65 chairs. Private consultation room. Garden includes labyrinth, medicine wheel, pavilion. Brochure rack rental, snack bar.

FOOD AND DRINK KANGEN IONIZED WATER Joseph Heustess, Distributor 864-364-4913 WatershedSC.com WatershedSC@gmail.com

Drinking the right type of water may be the single most important piece in achieving and maintaining optimal health. See machines at WatershedSC.com and demonstration at KangenDemo.com. 0% financing.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer oxygenhairstudio.com

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products / services. Chicago and European trained; 30 years experience. Certified master colorist; hair design, care, consultation specialist.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADVANCED CBD CLINIC & DISPENSARY LLC. Conner Pirkle 1662 E. Greenville Street, Suite A 864-844-9898 • Anderson AdvancedCBDsc.com Admin@AdvancedCBDsc.com

Wondering about CBD oil and its many benefits? Advanced CBD is a familyowned and -operated CBD clinic here to help answers all your questions. See ad, page 15.

THE QUIRKY LOTUS Tavin & Amanda 1061 Boiling Springs Rd. 864-699-9955 • Spartanburg lotusloveonline.com thequirkylotusshop@gmail.com

A quirky little gift shop with lots of unique gifts, 100% natural CBD and herbal blends. Classes, events and meditation space available. See ad, page 15.

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

Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturally-raised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products and an eat-in café, deli and juice bar. Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville

Imagine a farmer’s market, fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store and eatin café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN GRACE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Melissa C. Overman, DO, MPH, CHES, FAOCOPM 101-P NE Main Street 864-546-5505 • Easley GraceMedStudio.com

Truly personalized care by a board-certified physician focusing on preventive and natural treatments for frustrating and chronic conditions. Your health goals are our goals. See ad, page 21.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS

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

EARTH FARE THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220 • Greenville EarthFare.com

HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET Harriett Belue, owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com Market@BelueFarms.com

Local and organic foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 16.

ENLIGHTEN WELLNESS Jennifer Smith, CHHP 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 4D EnlightenUpstate.com • Greenville

Individual consultations, comprehensive wellness programs and monthly workshops. Specializing in autoimmune and other chronic conditions by giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself naturally. Therapies include BrainTap entrainment, IonCleanse detoxification and Wellness Pro electrotherapy.

December 2019

INSIDE/OUT FITNESS & WELLNESS Shay Hewitt, RPH, PD 996 Batesville Rd., Greer 224 Feaster Rd., Greenville 864-608-9984 InsideOut.fitness

Our Wellness Center restores health from the inside out. Therapies include AmpCoil-PEMF therapy, ZytoScan, biofeedback analysis & therapy, infrared sauna, LED light therapy, and treatments for hormone imbalance, and pain and inflammation. See ad, page 5.

SYNERGISTIC NUTRITION Stephen Heuer; B.S. Nutripath 160 Dewey Rd. 864-895-6250 • Greer SynergisticUniverse.com Stephen@SynergisticUniverse.com

With diet and professional supplementation, I’ve helped people to restore health in all manner of conditions. Now offering Plasma light therapy sessions. Your first session can restore your energy and mood, alleviate pain and improve detoxification. See ad, page 24.

THE WHOLE HEALTH COLLECTIVE 12 Practitioners 530 Howell Rd., Ste. 100 864-387-0435 • Greenville TheWholeHealthCollective.com TheWholeHealthCollective@gmail.com

TWHC is a cohesive group of natural health practitioners who hold a shared vision of providing skilled, effective and affordable natural health treatments to our community. See ad, page 9.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS WELLNESS BY DESIGN Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver 850 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center MemberServices@WellnessByDesign.center

Family-owned integrative medical clinic, focusing on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, stem cell therapy and more. See ad, page 3.

JANUARY

Coming Next Month

Healthy Immune System

MASSAGE / BODYWORK SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141 • Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com Salutem.Organic.Massage@gmail.com

Salutem Organic Massage strives to provide each client with the ethereal “dream” massage and skin services while also providing deep, therapeutic relief. See ad, page 19.

NATURAL CONNECTIONS JUNE ELLEN BRADLEY Whole Health Nation 828.899.2787 • Greenville WholeHealthNation.com

Join us for meditation (see Monday calendar listing), community events, plant medicine, art and movement. Visit website to choose one-on-one or pre-selected group activities; fall schedule offerings posted 9/19. Arrange for your experience in advance. Save the date: Next community conference, January 4, 2020. See ad, page 13.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING GREENVILLE Rev. Marcia MacLean, Educator, Speaker, Coach, Officiant (Inside) The Whole Health Collective 530 Howell Rd, Ste. 100 561-676-7997 • Greenville CSLGreenville.org GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com

plus: Age-Defying Habits

LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Cheryl Middleton, PA-C 838 Powdersville Rd., Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 8.

VETERINARY CARE

SPIRITUAL CENTER

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

THYROID HEALTH

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

Providing spiritual tools for personal and global transformation. Offering classes, groups, workshops, special events and services. See the Calendar of Events. Spiritual life coaching by appointment. See ad, page 9.

ALL ABOUT PETS Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest HolisticVetSC.com

Over 41 years experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, ozone therapy, prolo therapy, laser. Pet boarding. See ad, page 25.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELUE FARMS NATURAL MARKET Harriett Belue, owner 3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Springs BelueFarms.com Market@BelueFarms.com

Local and organic foods including fresh produce, grassfed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 16.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. 864-242-4856 • Greenville 1601 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A/B 864-603-5550 • Greenville GarnersNaturalLife.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 8.

YOGA INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY 101-P N.E. Main St. 864-444-5523 • Easley Info@IntegrativeYogaTherapySC.com www.iyt.yoga

Group classes, private sessions, aerial yoga. Classes for all ages, shapes, sizes, fitness levels. Yoga therapy for chronic pain, injury, heath concerns. 200 & 300 hour yoga teacher training. Ayurveda, massage therapy, gong therapy, Reiki. See ad, page 21.

December 2019

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com