April 2020 Natural Awakenings Upstate by Natural Awakenings Upstate

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HEALTHY

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Harmonious Humans to Moving Home the Rescue to Banish Cultivating a Rising Up Against Pain Peaceful Space a Warming Planet

Exercise Can Heal

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April 2020

Contents 13 50th EARTH DAY TAKES ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Golden Anniversary Marks Call to Action

14 PLANET RESCUE

Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

17 5G PROTESTS IN

SOUTH CAROLINA

18 NATURE IS

MY HEALER SECTION

22 MOVING THROUGH CHRONIC PAIN

How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

23 GRACE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Tips For Moving Through Pain

24 CLIMATE

WARRIORS UNITE A Call to Action

26 FLOWER POWER

Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

29 A HOME

THAT HEALS

Creating a Nurturing Space

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 12 global briefs 13 earth day 17 community

spotlight 18 plant based health section 4

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22 fit body 24 green living 26 conscious

eating 29 healing ways 30 calendar 30 classifieds 32 resource guide

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

he coronavirus, so long an unreal event taking place in a country that’s a continent away, is now a pandemic we are all grappling with on a daily basis. We are told to be calm as public venues, sporting events and schools shut down. We have learned new phrases like shelter-inplace and social distancing. It sometimes feel like the earth is shifting beneath our feet. How do we protect ourselves and our families from this new threat to our health? As you know, or might expect, I am a devout believer in natural health. Does that mean I never go to a doctor or hospital? No, I had foot surgery last November and I check in with an integrative medical practice twice a year. But, I don’t get flu shots, I don’t take prescription drugs, thankfully—except for a minimal dose of hormone replacement—and although I have been urged by friends “because of my age” to get a shingles vaccine, I have not heeded their advice. Some may call that foolish on my part. I call it a firm belief that my body, mind and spirit are interconnected. Like musical instruments in a symphony, and with me as the conductor, if they are all playing in harmony, the result will be beautiful. I know that my body knows how to heal if I give it the fuel it needs in the way of nutritious, non-GMO, unprocessed foods; and if I avoid sugar as best I can, given that I have a sweet tooth. I also meditate, practice gratitude, and try to remind myself when I feel a wave of melancholy approaching of what Bruce Lipton says—my biology is based on my belief. That may sound radical to some, but to me radical is putting chemicals and toxins in your body and expecting it to thrive. Aside from a healthy diet, my prescription to stay well during these challenging times includes taking vitamin C, a B complex, vitamin D, zinc and magnesium. I also take an all-natural immune booster, called Buried Treasure, ACF. The ingredients in ACF include a variety of herbs like echinacea, rosemary, thyme, elderberry, myrrh and additional vitamin C. I cap it off with a teaspoon of colloidal silver and a probiotic. A great way to add a probiotic to your diet naturally is by eating fermented food, like sauerkraut and yogurt. Foods that can help boost our immune system can play a big part in staying healthy. In the article Gut Check: Feeding The Immune System from our January issue, under the menu item Health > Conscious Eating on our website UpstateNA.com, you will find some recipes that are not only healthy, but also delicious. Two of my favorites are Cauliflower Tumeric Soup and Lentil Stew. Another weapon in our arsenal is Nature. If you can, try to spend ten minutes a day outside, feeling the sun on your face, listening to birdsong, putting your bare feet on the ground. Yes, I believe in grounding, too. The earth has many gifts to offer us. Over the years, I have come to realize that the body, in concert with the mind, emotion and spirit, is an awe-inspiring organism that we have not yet begun to truly appreciate. Peace and Blessings,

p.s. The picture below is of my adorable great granddog, Max. As many of you are aware, pets help reduce stress, and that helps our immune system, too!

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Auger Family Chiropractic Hosts Event for Patients and Public

uger Family Chiropractic is holding a Patient Appreciation Day on Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in their office in Greenville. Everyone is invited to stop in for food, fun and door prizes. For those curious about chiropractic, this is an opportunity to meet the staff, get a tour of the office, and learn more about chiropractic care in a hassle-free environment. During the event, the office will also offer a free BrainBody Connection Scan for anyone who wants it. Our brains are continuously producing vital messages which pass from brain to body and back again over the nervous system. A thermographic nerve scan of the cervical (neck) part of the spine, which is the most critical part, can determine the health of these communication lines. Auger Family Chiropractic utilizes some of the most advanced techniques available. They tailor the best techniques for each patient’s comfort and spinal needs. Their team is committed to helping patients live a happier, healthier, more vibrant life through chiropractic care. Dr. Auger has been a leading chiropractor in Greenville for more than 25 years. He has received numerous awards over the years and is also an author. Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828, email CHood@AugerChiro.com. Also visit their website at AugerFamilyChiropractic.com. See ad, page 4.

Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar Salon & Spa Opens in Clemson

lemson’s first eco-friendly salon and spa, Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar, held their grand opening and ribbon cutting on February 14. It is a one-stop beauty shop one block from campus, providing easy access for students, staff, and Clemson area residents, and offering healthier products and services such as hair, skin, and nail care. The salon uses biodegradable trash bags; All Free Clear detergent to clean their towels; essential oils in a diffuser rather than artificial fragrances for a cleaner aromatic experience; and Himalayan salt lamps to help clean the air. They will also be using a local recycling service. Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar has carefully selected products and services that provide healthier options because they care about their clients, staff, and the local environment. Their vision is to provide customers an eco-friendly salon and spa with multiple beauty services and products under one roof that also creates versatility, accessibility, and affordability for the community. Salon and spa hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They currently have a licensed massage therapist position and makeup artist position available. Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar is located in the Campus View building in downtown Clemson at 111 Earle St., Ste. D, across from All In Coffee Shop. For more information or to make an appointment, call 864-722-9035, or visit Facebook @butterflyecobeauty, Instagram @butterflyecobeautybar, and ButterflyEcoBeauty.com.

Cardinal on Dogwood Hailey E. Herrera

ailey E. Herrera is a watermedia artist who works in watercolor, watercolor batik, ink and acrylic. Her subject matter is drawn primarily from nature and landscapes, but she also paints subjects such as people, pets, cityscapes and images of Texas. Approaching each painting as a new dialogue and experiment with her surroundings, Herrera has enriched her creativity and artistic vision through experimentation. She is versatile in various styles, including traditional, impressionistic, stylized and abstract. Paintings by Herrera have found a home in many private and public collections, including The Frame Gallery at the Parker Astin Arts Center, The Gallery, at Round Top, and the Weiler House Fine Art Gallery, in Fort Worth. Her images are also available as canvas prints, metal prints, greeting cards and printed on home décor items. Other accomplishments by Herrera include co-authoring The Art of Painting Sea Life in Watercolor: Master techniques for painting spectacular sea animals in watercolor and illustrating The One in the Cherry Tree. See Hailey Herrera’s work at HaileyHerrera.com. April 2020

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Connect with Nature at Whole Health Nation Plant Walk

rom 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, naturalist J. E. Bradley will lead the Whole Health Nation Plant Walk. Bradley will identify and talk about the medicinal, edible and survival uses of the plants around the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Attendees will also learn how the different parts of the ecosystem fit together. “Connection with nature starts by recognizing local plants and learning about them. We are part of an interconnected living system, and knowing how to use the resources around us helps us be resilient. The wonder and awe of the natural world is a balm for the soul in these times,” says Bradley. Bradley is a senior mentor at Green River Preserve, leading educational hikes and teaching pioneer skills. She is an herbalist and artist who is entertaining, vastly knowledgeable, and enthusiastic in her love of the natural world. The mission of Whole Health Nation is to expand our collective concept of health while supporting local connections in our communities, and to educate and develop skills that empower people to live a vibrant, health-filled and purposeful life. Whole Health Nation hosts monthly events centered around health, community and creativity. Cost: $15 for non-members. Location: Swamp Rabbit Café, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville. For more information, email Studiobug7@gmail.com. For more about Plant Friends and how to become a member, visit WholeHealthNation.com. Check out the Nature Is My Healer section in this magazine to read monthly articles by J.E. Bradley, and her Community Resource Guide on page 34. 8

The American Cancer Society Needs Volunteer Drivers

ancer patients list transportation as one of the biggest roadblocks to treatment. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program alleviates that burden by providing cancer patients with free rides to and from treatment. The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for this program. If you are between the ages of 18-85, have a current driver’s license, a good driving record, automobile insurance and access to a safe and reliable vehicle, you may be a good candidate to be a volunteer driver. Training is done online with easy-to-understand videos. Scheduling is done through an easy-to-use online program that you can adjust for what days, what hours, and far you wish to drive. Interested volunteers can contact their local society office, visit cancer.org/drive, or call 1-800-227-2345. Patients that want to request a ride should contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800227-2345 a minimum of three (3) business days in advance of the date that the ride is needed.

Greenville Hemp Festival: An Educational Event for All

he Greenville Hemp Festival has partnered with Birds Fly South to host the first local Hemp Festival, held at Hampton Station in Greenville on Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 8 p.m. Other sponsors include Amazing Grace Hemp Company and Franny’s Farmacy. The event is free to attend. It will be indoors with outdoor spaces under an awning. Vendors in the hemp, health, and wellness industries are invited to participate with booth spaces starting at $100. The festival will feature expert talks, local hemp companies, and information on how hemp can boost the local economy in a number of ways, from health products and CBD to textiles and plastics. Jennifer Kovacs, Pharm.D., R.Ph. of Healing Leaf Health & Wellness will be one of the speakers at the festival. Her talk is concerning drug interactions with CBD and precautions to take when using these products. She is also one of the vendors. Attendees will be able to learn about CBD products, local hemp companies, the potential for hemp in the local economy, and other natural remedies for health and wellness from local companies. Nathan Phillips, the founder of the festival, has created a CBD product line and opened CBD retail stores in multiple states. He also works with a hemp farm in Tennessee and has a CBD store in The Village of West Greenville. Hampton Station is located at 1320 Hampton Ave., Greenville. For more information, email GreenvilleHempFestival@gmail.com or visit GreenvilleHempFest.com. To participate as a vendor, call or text 864-402-9654. To register for this free event, visit Eventbrite.com/e/ greenville-hemp-festival-tickets-86974806989.

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Seven years without a cold?

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Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health studied the bone mass and density of 3,717 people living in villages near Hyderabad, India. These were compared to fine particulate air pollution levels, which averaged more than three times the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The researchers also surveyed in-home cooking over wood, coal and other biomass sources. The results showed that exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with lower levels of bone mass, and that cooking over fires did not have that effect. “Inhalation of polluting particles could lead to bone mass loss through the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by air pollution,” says lead author Otavio T. Ranzani. 10

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Grape seed extract, an antioxidant-rich supplement that is a byproduct of the wine and juice industry, significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation, concludes a metareview of 15 randomized trials in the journal Phytotherapy Research. Researchers from Iran, Canada and Croatia concluded that the popular extract also improves fasting glucose levels, but has little effect on HbA1c or HDL cholesterol levels.

Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, Slovakian researchers report. They tested 53 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction, giving half of them the extract (marketed as Pycnogenol) and the other half a placebo for three months. The pine bark extract improved erectile function by 45 percent in the diabetes group and 22 percent in the non-diabetes group. It also lowered LDL cholesterol by 21 percent and reduced blood sugar levels in the diabetes group.

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Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health

Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation

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Echinacea extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study from Hungary’s Institute of Experimental Medicine, in Budapest. The researchers tested 64 middle-aged people that had scored high on the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. They were given either 80 milligrams Echinacea angustifolia root extract or a placebo every day for seven days, followed by a three-week washout period during which no pills were taken. Those taking the echinacea started experiencing less anxiety than the placebo-takers by day seven, and scored significantly lower in “state anxiety”, marked by arousal connected to specific dangers or threats. Measures of “trait anxiety”, in which anxiety is an ongoing personal characteristic, improved slightly compared to the placebo group. Improvements were maintained even during the washout period.

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Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety

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Eat Better to Cut Healthcare Costs Poor eating habits are not only disease-producing, they are also costly, the latest research shows. “Suboptimal eating” incurs approximately $300 in healthcare costs annually per person, and $481 for older people on Medicare, adding up to $50 billion a year nationally—84 percent of which goes to acute care, say Harvard-associated Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers. This means that poor diets account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S. Researchers studied the impact of 10 dietary factors, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, processed meats, sugary drinks and salt, and found that the top three risks were overconsuming processed meats and underconsuming nuts/seeds and omega-3-rich seafood. “There is a lot to be gained in terms of reducing risk and cost associated with heart disease, stroke and diabetes by making relatively simple changes to one’s diet,” says study co-author Thomas Gaziano, M.D. “Our work illustrates the need for interventions or policies that incentivize healthier dietary behavior, as these changes have the potential to have a big impact and reduce the health and financial burden of cardiometabolic disease.” April 2020

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Cool Solution

Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry

The ice chests we haul to picnics are typically made of Styrofoam, Dow Chemical’s trademarked name for extruded polystyrene, but it is a highly flammable source of greenhouse gases that animals can mistake for food and won’t degrade for hundreds of years, leading thousands of landfills to ban it. Now, Igloo, the top global cooler maker, has introduced a new, less-destructive alternative made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. The 16-quart, waterresistant cooler, sold at REI and other stores, keeps 75 pounds of contents ice-cold for up to 12 hours and goes up to five days without leaking water. The coolers can be stored and reused many times and then recycled, composted or used as a dry storage container. It’s also less likely to break or chip than Styrofoam. 12

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Plastics Adios

Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].” The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans. Grocery stores that give out plastic bags will be fined, so most will opt for reusable shopping bags made of thick plastic fiber for about 75 cents. For hygienic reasons, the law leaves the door open to using plastic bags for such items as perishable deli meats or cheese.

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Climate Change City Index for 2050

Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Apartment rental hub Nestpick.com commissioned researchers to comb through data and determine how the ongoing climate shift could impact specific cities to help people choose where to live and add to the debate about procedures that can be put in place to ensure the longevity and livability of cities. Bangkok faces the highest risk of flooding from rising sea levels and a projected temperature increase of 3° F. Nairobi may move from a temperate humid warm summer climate to a tropical-type savanna wet summer climate due to rising temperatures. The demand for water is projected to be double the supply in Melbourne. Ho Chi Minh City and Amsterdam are also very high on the list.

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Miami, Philadelphia and New Orleans have some of the highest levels. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are resistant to breaking down in the environment and some have been linked to cancer, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems. David Andrews, a senior scientist at EWG and co-author of the report, says, “It’s nearly impossible to avoid contaminated drinking water from these chemicals.” Sources include products like Teflon, Scotchguard and firefighting foam. Only one location in the country, Meridian, Mississippi, which has 700-foot-deep wells, had no detectable PFAS, while Seattle and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, had levels below 1 part per trillion, the limit EWG recommends. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has known since at least 2001 about the problem of PFAS in drinking water, but has so far failed to set an enforceable, nationwide legal limit.

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Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found

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RiverLink, in conjunction with WNC for the Planet, hosts the 6th Annual Earth Day Kid’s Festival! Features an exciting variety of environmentally focused activities for kids in grades K-12 including arts and crafts, games, face painting, hands-on learning, educational materials and interactive booths. Free. Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC. RiverLink.org.

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50th EARTH DAY TAKES ON CLIMATE CHANGE Golden Anniversary Marks Call to Action

n April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans—10 percent of the nation—took to the streets and campuses to protest environmental degradation so severe that rivers were literally catching on fire. That groundswell was followed by the passage of landmark environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, laws soon adopted by many other countries. Half a century later, as temperatures approach 70 degrees in Antarctica, catastrophic wildfires race through Australia and species die off around the world, the planet’s status seems anything but golden. On this Earth Day, the climate crisis that precipitated these events and trends take center stage: The goal is to mobilize millions, perhaps billions, of Earth’s human inhabitants to rise up in its defense. “The urgency has never been greater and the stakes have never been higher,” say the organizers of the Earth Day Network. “We are now in an environmental emergency and a climate breakdown. The world needs you—and your actions—for Earth Day 2020.”

To learn about personal actions, including step-by-step instructions on how to organize an event, consult EarthDay.org. Participants can join in a cleanup of trash from rivers, beaches, streets and forests; host a teach-in; take part in a climate strike or campus rally to show united action; join the world’s largest citizen science initiative to document declining environmental conditions and participate in social media campaigns to raise awareness. Help celebrate victories and support future progress by participating in these local Earth Day 2020 events.

AIKEN, SC

Newberry Street Festival Center Saturday, April 18 – 9am-1pm. Exhibits, kid’s zone, music, Walk in the Woods at 8:30 and 9:30am; People Chase 5K Run at 9:15am; Family Bicycle Ride, 11:45 am. 126 Newberry St., NW, Aiken. earthdayaiken.org.

ASHEVILLE, NC

Earth Day Kid’s Festival Saturday, April 18 – 10am-2pm.

Palmetto Pride Wednesday, April 22 PalmettoPride is coordinating efforts for a statewide cleanup to celebrate Earth Day 2020 and encourages South Carolinians to do their part in joining their local cleanup effort by removing litter from their neighborhoods, beaches, parks schools, etc. 2700 Middleburg Dr., Ste. 216. Register at PalmettoPride.org. For more information, call 877.PAL.PRDE or visit palmettopride.org.

GREENVILLE, SC

Drive Electric Earth Day Saturday, April 18 – 10am-2pm. Resources and information on: the benefits of all-electric and plug-in vehicles, pairing of sustainable solar energy production and EVs, and battery backups for solar installations. 18 and older: For a chance to win $100, register to attend or participate and complete a short survey. Visit website for details, or to register, participate, or volunteer. 147 Welborn St., Greenville. https://driveelectricearthday.org/event. php?eventid=2390

SPARTANBURG, SC

Spartanburg Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 18 – 10am-4pm. This year, the Spartanburg Earth Day Festival is partnering with the University of South Carolina Upstate for a bigger and better festival with greater visibility, inclusive student and faculty academic input, and broader publicity. Topics: Plastic Pollution and Sea Turtles, Our Vital Watershed, No Man’s Land Film Festival. USC Upstate Campus, 800 University Way, Spartanburg. SpartanburgEarthDay.org April 2020

The message I try to express [through my art] is that some of our best-known wild animals might, in my lifetime, no longer be on the planet. painting by Josie Martin

~Josie Martin

PLANET RESCUE Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis by Julie Marshall

ike most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help. Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental. For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts. 14

While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp— some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia. There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action. Students at a school in Spain wrote and performed a play and illustrated a book to raise climate change awareness, while a teen from California used her artistic skills to raise thousands of dollars for wildlife. On March 28, people around

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the world participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global tree-planting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Reversing course may seem insurmountable, but individuals have a lot of power, says Dan Shepard, UN global communications officer: “The choices we make, the things we do, collectively matter and can have a huge impact on the world.”

Stepping Up for Biodiversity

“I wanted to inspire other kids,” Ember says of her bicycle trek for polar bears. “I love animals and they deserve to not die.” According to a 2019 UN Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, more than 1 million species are threatened with extinction, and one of the main reasons is climate

I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions. ~Elan Strait change, say experts, including Nikhil Advani, director of Climate Communities and Wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Protecting large predators is one key to enriching biodiversity, Advani says. “The top of the food chain has a significant impact on prey species and the ecosystem.” But predators are suffering because of humans that are feeling the impacts of climate change, Advani says. Long droughts have forced many Kenyan pastoralists to enter protected parks and compete with wildlife for water and grazing land, resulting in lion deaths as retaliation for killing livestock. In the Himalayas, as the Earth warms, snow leopard habitat is being encroached for pastureland. In Zimbabwe, farmers have turned to chopping down trees for wood as an alternative economic opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.” Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced. Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about.

“I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”

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Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis. I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future that includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together and make

the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears—and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.” One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Darilek, who asked the Aquarium of Barcelona to help them grow plankton, an organism threatened by warming seas. “They gave us plankton and jellyfish, and it was really amazing for the students to learn the [Arctic] food chain and how serious it would be losing the polar bear on top,” Darilek says. Students recently published the book Nanuc, a story about a polar bear that they also illustrated, now in its second printing. Josie Martin, 13, of Solana Beach, California, has raised $8,700 for conservation of rhinos, elephants, pangolins, gorillas and polar bears by giving watercolor paintings to those that donate to charities through her PayPal Giving page at Chuffed. org/project/peace-love-hope-for-rhinos. “Each year, I think I’m getting a little bit better at creating art which sends a strong message,” she says. “The message I try to express is that some of our best-known wild animals might in my lifetime no longer be

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Every Action Counts

There’s no one solution to climate change, says Catherine Macdonald, TNC director of natural climate solutions for North America. “We really have to try, all of us. It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute, because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.” For those that are not art-inclined, one of the best things people can do is to plant trees, Macdonald says, whether it’s replanting forests or increasing their numbers in urban areas. According to a 2018 study by TNC published in Science Advances, nature-driven land management could sequester 21 percent of America’s annual greenhouse gas pollution—the equivalent of emissions from all cars and trucks on the roads today. Planting trees emerged in the study as the most significant among 21 strategies to mitigate global warming. One good way to get started is join the TNC Plant a Billion Trees program, Macdonald says; details are at Tinyurl.com/TNCPlantABillionTrees. “Climate change is definitely a growing concern that we are facing, and as more people understand there is a problem and what the solutions are, the more influence we can have on the big decision-makers, whether that’s government or corporations that make our products,” she says. “And being aware informs voters to advance climate action.” While Josie, Ember, Azalea and the students at DainaIsard aren’t old enough to vote, their message is strong. “I’m worried about the impact climate change will have on our future,” Josie says. “I think people should protest peacefully for the things they believe in and that more people should exercise their right to vote for leaders who care about the youth in our world and the generations to come. I also think people should try to spend a little bit of their time taking action for what they want to see changed in our world.” Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author of Making Burros Fly: Cleveland Amory, Animal Rescue Pioneer. Connect with her at FlyingBurros@gmail.com. Visit UpstateNA.com and click Green Living on the menu to read about the fundraiser and action opportunities at the end of this article.

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n February a group of South Carolina citizens—mobilized by signatures on petitions collected by Stop 5G groups in Spartanburg, Charleston, and Greenville— presented their case opposing the passage of House Bill 4262. H4262 permits wireless companies to proceed with installation of 5G towers in all South Carolina cities and towns. This fifth-generation cellular network technology that will let our stoves talk to our refrigerators is quickly being rolled out in the Carolinas and other states, as well as in Europe and other countries. The rapid deployment in the U.S. is due to The Telecommunication Act of 1996 signed by President Bill Clinton, and crafted with help from the wireless industry. It states that small cell towers may

be installed with no input or authorization from local governments. Section 704 of the TCA actually states that no health or environmental concern can interfere with the placement of telecom equipment such as cell towers and antenna. Small cell towers are already in place in downtown Greenville, Asheville, Charlotte and other nearby cities. Even at very low levels, a growing body of evidence shows that cell phone and wireless radiation—which emit signals much less powerful than 5G—could harm our health in a number of different ways. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed cell phones as a Class 2 B Carcinogen “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. A multitude of peer-reviewed research studies on radiofrequency radiation have found a link to health conditions such as headaches, sperm damage, altered brain development, depression, neurological symptoms, hormone changes, memory problems, sleep problems and cancer. The wireless industry has admitted they have done no health studies measuring the effects of 5G wireless radiation. More than 240 scientists published

an appeal to the United Nations to reduce public exposure and have called for a moratorium on 5G citing “established” adverse biological effects of RF radiation. There has been substantial pushback to 5G, from both concerned citizens and environmental and citizen advocacy groups. In January, the Environmental Health Trust, a non-profit organization that conducts cutting-edge research on environmental health hazards, filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communication Commission for refusing to update the U.S. radio frequency (RF) human exposure limits put in place 24 years ago. Robert Kennedy, Jr., Chairman of the Children’s Health Defense, filed a lawsuit in February of this year against the FCC for declining to review its guidelines and for its determination that the guidelines are protective of human health. Protests by citizens in several U.S. cities and countries around the world have resulted in officials delaying or restricting the installation of small cell antenna for 5G in their communities. A hearing on H262 was scheduled on March 17, but was cancelled. The hearing will be rescheduled but the date was not available at the time of this printing. For more information on 5G health concerns go to EHTrust.com. For updates on H262 in SC, visit https://www.facebook.com/ groups/580150392539640/. To read the appeal to the U.N., visit emfcall.org/the-emf-call/.

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MOVING THROUGH CHRONIC PAIN How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts by Julie Peterson

hen our body keeps hurting, especially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good movie and move as little as possible. And for many years, that’s the kind of rest that doctors recommended for the 20 percent of American adults suffering from chronic pain. But with a plethora of studies showing that exercise can reduce pain severity, enable better physical functioning and boost morale with virtually no adverse side effects, that advice is fast changing. “Exercise helps to release endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller chemicals,” explains Rumki Banerjee, M.D., medical director of Apex MD, in Glen Allen, Virginia. For those suffering from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and low back pain, the thought of moving may be uncomfortable, and even the sight of stairs may trigger pain signals. But walking up just one step can give the brain new information. “If it’s possible to do a movement one time without pain, the brain starts to change, the door to movement reopens and we begin to end the chronic pain cycle,” says Annie Forest, a fitness trainer who

specializes in the neurology of pain at Forest Coaching Studios, in Madison, Wisconsin. A good first step is to consult an expert. “If your doctor approves, take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of a movement expert. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, Pilates trainers and yoga teachers are trained to help others move safely and more effectively,” says Peter Abaci, M.D., medical director of the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center, in Los Gatos, California, and author of Conquer Your Chronic Pain: A Life-Changing Drug-Free Approach for Relief, Recovery, and Restoration. The muscle pain that occurs in everyone starting a new exercise regime— known as delayed onset muscle soreness— typically lasts only a day or two, and is a sign the body is slowly gathering strength, say physical therapists. It’s best—and probably the only thing possible for those in chronic pain—to start slow. “Walking is one exercise that gets your body moving, blood and fluids circulating, and if done outdoors, can take you out into nature to offset the amount of time spent indoors,” says physical therapist Karena

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Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, in New York City and Mumbai. Slow stretching, especially if it involves holding positions up to one minute, and gentle versions of yoga, including chair yoga, have also proven helpful. A study of 228 people with chronic back pain published in the Internal Archives of Medicine found that both approaches reduced symptoms within 12 weeks and lowered the use of pain medications, and that results lasted at least six months. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice that involves breath control combined with slow, fluid movements, has been shown to benefit people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tension headaches, among other chronic conditions. In a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with fibromyalgia taking tai chi classes twice a week for 12 weeks reported less pain and depression and better sleep than another group taking wellness classes and stretching sessions. Chi kung (qigong), another slow-moving, mind-body exercise, supplies similar benefits, concluded a February study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice. Compared to aerobics, especially for older people with lower back pain, “Pilates may be more effective for pain and disability because exercises are more targeted to the muscles of the pelvis and trunk,” concludes a recent Brazilian study. Aqua therapy, also known as water aerobics, reduces pressure on aching joints while still providing enough gentle resistance to build strength, plus a heated pool can relax the whole body. Swimming was shown in a 2013 study in Clinical Rehabilitation to ease the lingering pain of cancer survivors better than land exercises; studies of arthritis and fibromyalgia patients showed similar results. It’s also key to have goals—even as simple as cooking a meal without pain. “I ask people to envision a pain-free life and imagine what that would look like, what they would do if they didn’t hurt,” says Forest. “If you say, ‘I’m a softball player and a mom who picks up her kids,’ then your brain wants to head in that direction. Having a target is really important.” Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

physical. This is particularly important for those dealing with chronic pain, regardless of the actual diagnosis. Our bodies were built to move. Movement, especially intentional and joyful movement, impacts every aspect of our health. It is one of the foundations of creating health. Below are a couple of ideas for increasing physical activity. The morning walkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Get out of your space and walk for 5 to 20 minutes every day in the morning sun. This is not a race. Use it as time to see the world around you and to breathe in deeply. This low-impact exercise affects every aspect of health, especially as part of a daily routine.

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world to make their voices n November 2018, one of We are the the worst fires in Caliones we’ve been heard,” she says of the Swedish teenager whose school fornia history overtook waiting for. strike initiative—Fridays the town of Paradise and surrounding communities, ~Solemi Hernandez for Future—has become a worldwide phenomenon. killing 88 people and destroy On December 14, 2018, Villaseñor ing more than 18,000 buildings. Alexandria Villaseñor, who was visiting family 100 miles began her own Friday vigils outside the away in her hometown of Davis, experienced U.N.—sometimes alone, other times with friends she’s inspired to take action; she also the suffocating effects of the smoke: Every helped organize the 2019 Global Climate breath was difficult for the asthmatic teen Strike in New York City, attended by more who is now 14 and lives in New York City. than 300,000 people, and founded Earth The fire changed Villaseñor’s life. “I was very upset, and I wanted to understand Uprising, a nonprofit global youth movement. She’s one of 16 youngsters, along with why these fires were happening,” she says. Thunberg, that filed a legal complaint with “I started to research climate change and the U.N. demanding that France, Germany, wildfires, and began to see the scientific Brazil, Argentina and Turkey curb their connection between the two.” carbon emissions. Awakened by personal concerns and “There are so many ways that young ignited by emerging role models, activpeople can get involved,” says Villaseñor. ists of all ages are learning how to become “They can give presentations about climate effective climate warriors. Watching Greta change in their classes and communities. Thunberg speak soon after the California Go out with a sign and protest, or lobby disaster to world leaders at COP 24, the politicians. Have clear demands of what United Nations Climate Change Conferyou want your city or town to do. I’ve seen ence in Poland, empowered Villaseñor local action influence action nationally to take to the streets and protest. “Greta and internationally.” gave permission to students all around the

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Dianne Rhodes, 76, of Saskatoon, Canada, began her activism in 2006 after seeing Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth. “It was shocking what we were doing to the environment, our home, our planet. It hit me like a freight train, and I saw the urgency,” she says. Rhodes trained with Gore, enabling herself to give up-todate, truthful and science-based slide presentations. Her talks vary in subject and audience, from composting instructions for a group of pre-K kids to in-depth climate science for business professionals. “Activism is a way of letting people know what’s happening. It’s so important to get that awareness, to give people hope and then to show them how they can make a difference,” she explains. Rhodes recommends both grassroots and “grass-top” action, including protest marches, working directly with city planners and changing personal behavior and choices at home. She’s excited about a new initiative in Canada: “We’re doing town hall meetings all across the country based on the Green New Deal … where people talk about how to get a city’s carbon emissions down—what we can do in our neighborhoods, and how we can go after our city governments to get them behind this as fast as possible.” Solemi Hernandez, 41, a Venezuelan immigrant raising two sons in Naples, Florida, quit her job and took out a loan so she could dedicate all her time to environmental activism. “Ecosystems are about to collapse and we don’t know the exact tipping point. I don’t see a healthy future for my kids,” she says. One month after her dramatic decision, the Citizens Climate Lobby hired her to become its southeast regional coordinator. “We’re going to create and elect new decision-makers instead of trying to change those leaders that are not representing us.” In 2019, Hernandez attended COP 25 in Spain and saw Thunberg up close speaking to thousands of cheering activists. “Greta is an inspiration, but it’s not on her shoulders to solve the issues,” she says. “It’s on us to organize in our communities, see what can we do personally and not look to her to be the savior. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” Sandra Yeyati is a contributor to Natural Awakenings and past president of the Naples, Florida, Press Club. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas. She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.

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lowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C. Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink. While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow suggests honey with a splash of water as a 26

substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider. Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott. Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form. Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals. Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather

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While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal—to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot. com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says. Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.” For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen. The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen. Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow. April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.

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Cleanse the crystals, by first rinsing and gently scrubbing them under running water, then place in the sun for a few hours and whisper some love poetry to them.

Unconditional Love Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family. Yields: 3½ oz beverage .7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight.

Place the crystals in the oven on a low heat (158 to 170° F) for 15 minutes, or until hot. Place the crystals in the teacups. For a pot for 3 to 4 people, take 6 heaping teaspoons of the blend, pour over freshly boiled water, infuse with the lid on for 5 to 6 minutes, then fine strain and serve in cups over the warm pieces of rose quartz crystal. Recipe courtesy of Michael Isted, the Herball.

Whisk the milk, then slowly add the honey or agave sweetener and whisk together. Pour the milk mixture into a large mug. Add the tea bag and allow to steep for five minutes. Discard the tea bag. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top. Recipe courtesy of Cassie Winslow, Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients.

Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul “I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.” Yields: one beverage 1 cup, unsweetened, almond milk or hazelnut milk 1 Tbsp honey (or agave sweetener) 1 dandelion tea bag Freshly ground nutmeg for garnish In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

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or those that want to impress guests with a little floral flourish at their next dinner party, here are some tips from the experts. Garnishing is a great way to use fresh edible flowers and show off their natural shapes and colors, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. “Unless it’s a small pretty bloom, you’ll want to just use a couple of petals though, as whole flowers can be hard to drink around otherwise.” Simply infusing fragrant flowers in water overnight can be a refreshing upgrade to table water, says Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast and the 66-Square-Feet blog, based in Brooklyn. “Go for flowers with lots of fragrance, like jasmine, roses or violets. Just put in cool water overnight and strain out the flowers in the morning.” Drinks can be dressed up with a floral sugar or salt rim using rose or lavender. “I like to rim half the glass on the side and not just the top, to give it a cascading effect,” says Winslow. Another fun party trick is to set up a bar and let guests garnish their drinks themselves. Winslow suggests almost any cocktail recipe can be turned into a mocktail by using sparkling water instead of alcohol; for example, a virgin lilac margarita greyhound. Floral ice cubes also add a fancy touch to the dinner table. To capture the blossoms in ice, Viljoen suggests filling the tray halfway with water, putting in the flowers, freezing and then filling in the rest of the water to refreeze.

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A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space

by Marlaina Donato

ome, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care. “Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make. Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada. Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”

Sanctuary and Mental Health

Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texas-based designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at HomeSanctuary.com.

Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English. Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology. “More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.” Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus. “A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety. It all matters.”

Cultivating Comfort

Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp

Bringing the Outdoors In

Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English. She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands. Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health. “Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—by-products of electronics.” Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.” In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love. English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. Visit UpstateNA.com and choose On Health>Healing Ways from the Menu to read the tips at the end of this article. April 2020

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ness. Learn “first aid stretches” for pain relief when you’re out and about. Instructor Joan Craig is a certified yoga therapist. Register at lagracecenter.com. $20. La Grace Integral Life Center, 2824 Knighton Chapel Rd., Fountain Inn. For questions about the workshop, contact Joan Craig at 561-5925.

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New Beginnings 1: “Be the Peace” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. “We behold what we are, and we are what we behold.” – The Bhagavad Gita. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Rota Psychic Expo Weekend – 10am-6pm. and Sunday April 19. Produced by Julie King. 70 vendors, including a variety of practitioners, spiritual organizations, and those providing tools for sale, all to assist and enlighten attendees and help them thrive during these stressful times. Admission includes free lectures and seminars as well as a raffle. All psychic/intuitive readers and healers are $20 per session, thus enabling patrons to sample the talents of several practitioners. Eclectic vendors offer gifts, books, healing tools, crystals, jewelry, art, music, and much more. Come play with us and uplift your spirits. Online: $6/day; At door: $9/day; Children under 12 free. Blue Ridge Community College, Conference Hall, 49 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC. 831-601-9005. RotaPsychicExpo. com. theRotaPsychicExpo@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Self-Mastery: 8-Week Class, April 7 – May 26 – 6-9pm. Registration open first two weeks. Master the Art of Living in Joy! Explore habits and behaviors that no longer serve your growth. Create new empowering thoughts and affirmations in areas of desired improvement. Dedicate to daily spiritual practice and engagement with empowering practices for spiritual growth. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering plus $40 materials and certification fee. Visit www.CSL Greenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail.com, or call or text 561-676-7997. Prerequisite waived.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 New Beginnings 2: “Be Free and Rise” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. “...live passionately and compassionately with others.” – Megan McKenna. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email GreenvilleCSL@gmail. com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 New Beginnings 3: “Let Go and Live” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. “You lose only what you cling to.” – Buddha. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www. CSLGreenville.org, email Greenvi lleCSL@gmail.com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

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Whole Health Nation Plant Walk – 6:30-8pm. During the plant walk, naturalist and Green River Preserve senior mentor J. E. Bradley will identify and talk about the medicinal, edible and survival uses of the plants around the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Attendees will also learn how the different parts of the ecosystem fit together. $15. Swamp Rabbit Café, 205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville. WholeHealthNation.com. Studiobug7@gmail.com.

New Beginnings 4: “Harnessing the Power of Habits” – 9:30 am Meditation, 10:00 am Celebration. “...nature waits upon man’s self-discovery.” – Ernest Holmes. Join us for centering meditation, practical spiritual principles, uplifting and engaging music, healing affirmative prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Center for Spiritual Living Greenville, at The Whole Health Collective, 530 Howell Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. Love offering. Visit www.CSLGreenville.org, email Greenvil leCSL@gmail.com, or call or text 561-676-7997 to learn more.

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Spring Spectacular – 9am-5pm. We are having a Patient Appreciation Day that is also open to the public. Do you wonder what chiropractic is all about? Feel free to stop in for food, fun & door prizes. Meet us & look around with no pressure. We will also do a FREE Brain-Body Connection Scan for anyone who wants it! Free. Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Road, Greenville. 322-2828. CHood@AugerChiro.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Healing Moves for Hips and Low Back – 9am. Stretch and strengthen hips and low back to reduce aches and pains. Relieve sciatica and muscle tight-

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SATURDAY, MAY 2 Angel Pets Expo 2020 – 10am-4pm. “Supporting Pets. Enhancing lives~All things Pets!” Focus on holistic pet care. 70+ vendors. Pet products and services. Presentations. Artists. Food. Music, Animal Blessing & more! Pet friendly! Family friendly! Call for Vendors and Volunteers! $7 in advance at Eventbrite; $10/door. WNC AG Center ~ Expo Building, 761 Bolyston Hwy., Fletcher, NC. Contact L. Leigh Love at 828-450-4424. AngelPetsExpo.com. Leigh@BrightStarStudio.net.

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classifieds and jobs WANTED: BEACON INC: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST: part-time afternoons OTR/L one afternoon per month. Exp. working w/child. & adults. Email resumes/refs to BEACONbusiness@BEACONslps.com. FREE 10 WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT CLASSES in Easley, Greenville and Spartanburg—Every Season! Sign up at Hospice GriefSupport.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. 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. DRIVE CANCER PATIENTS TO TREATMENTS. American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program needs volunteer drivers to drive cancer patients to their treatments. Requirements: ages 18-85, current driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance, access to safe and reliable vehicle. Online video training and scheduling. To get more info or volunteer, visit visit cancer.org/drive or call 1-800-227-2345. Call same number, three or more business days in advance, if you are a patient wishing to request a ride. NATURAL HEALTH PUBLICATION seeks experienced part-time sales people and appointment setter for Simpsonville/Greer areas. Work from home. Send resume to InquiryToNAU@UpstateNA.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Greenville Hemp Festival – 2-8pm. The Greenville Hemp Festival will unite over 70 CBD, hemp, wellness and eco-friendly companies from the Carolinas for a fun-filled day of music, educational talks, and the best hemp products in the region. For more info, see news brief, this issue. Free. Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Ave., Greenville. GreenvilleHemp Fest.com. GreenvilleHempFestival@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Customer Appreciation Day – 9am-6pm. Fun-filled day dedicated to customers and the community. Vendors, food samples, coupons, giveaways, chair massages, Sherman Chiropractic spinal screenings (9am-3pm), and more. Don’t forget to snap a photo by our spring-themed hay bales! Free. Belue Farms Natural Market, 3769 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs. 578-0446. market@beluefarms.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. Natural Connections – Restorative Nature Ramblings help you and family/friends discover deep mindful connections. Explore local plant powers and experience yourselves as an integral part of the magnificent dynamic living entity we call ‘nature’. Adventure and stillness combine to connect in a way that is fulfilling and rejuvenating. For more information, or to book an event, call June Ellen Bradley at 828-899-2787.

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 plumbline,” 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 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. 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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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 listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Meetup.com/Upstate-Spiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org. Gentle Yoga – 4:30pm. See Mon., 11am listing. Integrative Yoga Therapy. Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. See Mon., 6pm listing. 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.

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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 communitystyle 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 4.

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 11.

ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC 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.

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, page 18 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

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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 16.

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 4.

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 20

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. John J. 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

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.

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 18.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 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.

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.

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 19.

FIVE FORKS ELDERBERRY Kendall Faust, Certified Herbalist & Wellness Advocate 864-561-6230 Kendall@FiveForksElderberry.com www.FiveForksElderberry.com

Local source for wellness products in the Upstate. Each product is designed to support/prevent colds, flu, inflammation and/or chronic illness. Products sold in 10 locations in the Upstate.

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 20.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET 1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-335-2300 • Greenville

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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 HEALING LEAF HEALTH & WELLNESS LLC Dr. Jennifer Kovacs, PharmD., RPh 864-607-6689 • Greenville 543 Haywood Rd. (Rite Care Pharmacy) HealingLeafSC.com HealingLeafSC@gmail.com

Offering CBD products: tinctures, capsules, topicals, vapes. Customized to your needs. Dr. Kovacs is a board member of Compassionate SC, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting opiate epidemic. See ad, page 19.

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 23.

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS 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.

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. .

MASSAGE / BODYWORK SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE Heather Coe Meuldijk, LMT, Esthetician 118 Victoria St., Greer (inside Salon Bellisimo) 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 16

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

Restorative Nature Ramblings help you and family/friends discover deep mindful connections. Explore local plant powers and experience yourselves as an integral part of the magnificent dynamic living entity we call ‘nature’. Adventure and stillness combine to connect in a way that is fulfilling and rejuvenating. Book now.

REGENERATIVE HEALTH WELLNESS BY DESIGN Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver 80 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessbyDesign.center

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Stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine for men and women. Fast and painless stem cell injection for ankles, shoulders, knees, necks, lower backs and more. See ad, page 3.

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

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

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

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Providing spiritual tools for personal and global transformation. Featuring Sunday Celebrations, Tuesday Spiritual Development courses, in-person and online workshops, and spiritual coaching for individuals and groups. See ad, page 5 and Calendar of Events.

THYROID HEALTH 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 11.

VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest www.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.

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, glutenfree staples, wholesome snacks, Paleo/Whole 30 foods, wellness supplements, CBD hemp oil, custom baskets and gifts. See ad page 20.

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

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April 2020

Upstate South Carolina | UpstateNA.com

April 2020 Natural Awakenings Upstate

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