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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
22 NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life by Deborah Shouse
26 SEEING BENEATH THE SURFACE
by Barbara Bolduc
29 THE SIGNATURE SPA
COMBINES WELLNESS AND BEAUTY
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by Roberta Bolduc
30 MASTERING
SELF-DEFENSE
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Staying Aware Avoids Problems by Aimee Hughes
32 THE JOYS OF
GRANDPARENTING How to Mindfully Love Little Ones
by April Thompson
34 HEARING MONTH:
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36 HERBS THAT
BEAT THE HEAT Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer by Barbara Pleasant
38 HEART-BASED LEADERSHIP Women Mobilize to Heal the World by Linda Sechrist
40 TAGGART SIEGEL Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution by April Thompson
42 HEARING MONTH: Davis Audiology 6
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while ago I found a lovely little parable about aging by author Paulo Coehlo called Two-Minute Alchemy. Many of you may have read his acclaimed novel The Alchemist. As one who is quite squarely in the category of “older adult”, I found that Two-Minute Alchemy reminded me that all stages of life offer gifts. I first saw the parable on a brown paper bag that contained take-out from Chipotle’s restaurant. In short, the story tells of a man who carried water every day to his village using two large pitchers that were tied on either end of a piece of wood that he carried on his shoulders. The story goes that one of the pitchers was old and full of small cracks. It seemed that every time the man traveled with the water back to his house, half of it was lost. The man made the same journey for two years. The younger pitcher was very proud of the job it did and confident in its performance. The older pitcher was very ashamed that it could carry out only half its task, even though the cracks were the result of long years of work. One day the old pitcher decided to offer his apologies to the man. He told him of his sorrow; that, due to its age, the man was only able to take home half the water that the pitcher was filled with, and so, the man was only able to quench half his thirst. Smiling, the man responded, “When we go back be sure to take a careful look at the path.” The pitcher did as he was asked and noticed beautiful plants and flowers growing along one side of the path. The man asked the pitcher if he had seen how much more beautiful nature was on his side of the road. He told the pitcher “I knew you had cracks, but I decided to take advantage of them. I sowed vegetables and flowers there, and you always watered them. I’ve picked dozens of roses to decorate my house, and my children have had lettuce, cabbage and onions to eat. If you were not the way you are, I could never have done this. We all, at some point, grow old and acquire other qualities, and these can always be turned to good advantage.” A lovely thought to ponder, don’t you think? Peace and Blessings,
Roberta Bolduc
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newsbriefs Greenville Center for Mindfulness Offers Stress Reduction Program
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Dale W. Dingledine, a Ph.D. licensed clinical social worker, has worked with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and taught social work at Smith College School for Social Work. Greenville Center for Mindfulness is located at 45 Greenland Dr., Greenville. For more information, call 864-616-5499 or visit GreenvilleCenter.com. See ad, page 39.
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he focus of Greenville Center for Mindfulness is about “being”—helping patients fully enjoy their life, and giving them the tools to be able to calm themselves when difficulties and stress arise without external pressures. Examples of such day-to-day stresses that most everyone faces include worries about finances and navigating differing opinions amongst family members or coworkers. The center now offers an eight week program for individuals and/or groups to aid participants in recognizing their stress signals, and to learn ways to decrease them while increasing the experience of positive “being”. Dale Dingledine, owner, explains the formation of the center. “It is based on the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts and Herbert Benson at Harvard Medical School, both of whom were my teachers. A tremendous amount of research was done on the effectiveness of honing one’s ability to be present in the moment with their awareness, without judging. Studies on relaxation and mindfulness show increased health benefits through being fully aware of what is going on inside and being more accepting of what is here in THIS moment.” Other services offered include counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, consulting with business groups and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program for individuals and groups.
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Primavera Baby Robyn Bellospirito Nature and spirituality are the wellsprings of creative inspiration for artist Robyn Bellospirito. The Huntington Station, New York, artist works across disciplines, channeling her spirituality through painting, dance, storytelling and poetry. “Primavera Baby was inspired by spring, and the Northern European goddess Freya,” said Bellospirito. “I had inherited these oil paints in rich reds and purples I had never used before. I really didn’t plan it—I just put the colors on the palette and out came this painting, more colorful than I could have imagined.” In addition to her many renderings of queens, goddesses and other female figures, Bellospirito often personifies nature in her otherworldly paintings by incorporating elements such as trees and cloud formations bearing human faces. An oil painter since childhood, Bellospirito received a degree in art history from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries and venues throughout the U.S., particularly her home state of New York, and featured in several magazines. Bellospirito has also worked for New York’s prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Frick Collection. The artist’s portfolio can be viewed at RobynBellospirito.com. 10
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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 36.
Auger Family Chiropractic Welcomes New Patient Services Director
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uger Family Chiropractic, in Greenville, welcomes a new Patient Services Director to its team. Patients will now be greeted with the smiling face of Tammy Boley, who brings with her a love for helping people as well as skills in proficiently managing accounts. Boley’s previous work experience includes teaching preschoolers and being an assistant church treasurer for many years. The role Tammy is filling is vital—as well as being the friendly face that greets patients, she will be responsible for most of the front office tasks, such as scheduling, setting up payment plans and handling insurance. Auger Family Chiropractic has been serving the upstate since 1993 with chiropractic adjustments, which enable the body to perform and heal itself better without the use of drugs or surgery. Consultations are always free. Auger Family Chiropractic is located 1315 Haywood Rd, Suite 2, Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 17.
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newsbriefs May is Better Sleep Month at Relax the Back
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elax The Back, a store that offers products to aid with back support and back health, is celebrating Better Sleep Month during the month of May. The store will offer custom sleep assessments and pillow fittings, and is also sponsoring special promotions on mattresses including Temper-Pedic mattress sets. Backcare consultants at Relax The Back are trained in spinal health. When they work with clients, they are looking for perfect spinal alignment and posture—not only to help the client achieve a perfect night’s sleep but to aid in creating a healthier sleep as well. Bad posture leads to back pain which ultimately leads to injury. Relax the Back offers readers of Upstate Natural Awakenings magazine 20% off on the purchase of any pillow during its Better Sleep Month promotion, which lasts the entire month of May. The store always offers zero percent financing. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Shops at Greenridge (right behind P.F. Chang’s), 1129-A Woodruff Rd., Greenville. For more information, call 864-987-0555 or visit RelaxTheBack.com/ stores/greenville. See ad, page 38.
Carolina Gutter Helmet & More Provides Free In-Home Estimates
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arolina Gutter Helmet & More has been operating since 1998 and offers a variety of products and services designed to beautify the home as well as protect its value. Owner Robie Hutcherson advises homeowners that rainwater compromises the value of a home by causing leaks and wearing away at the
foundation, and can lead to mold and mildew. The company installs gutter covers in Upstate South Carolina and surrounding areas, including Columbia and the Midlands, as well as Asheville, North Carolina. In addition to gutter protection systems, it also offers several home remodeling services including replacement windows, retractable patio awnings and screens, replacement siding and trim, replacement roofing and entry doors and patios. The stated goal of Carolina Gutter Helmet & More is to make your home the best looking home on the block. Carolina Gutter Helmet & More is located at 1605 Locust Hill Rd., Unit 107, Greer. For a free estimate or for more information, call 864-303-5955 or visit NeverCleanYourGuttersAgain.com. See ad, page 19. 12
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r. Michael Day, D.C., owner of the new Mountain Movement Center, offers his doctor-led group nutrition and lifestyle class, The Restoration Plan, to the public. Dr. Day’s own struggles with chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome inspired him to investigate the causes and create this 21-day plan for health. After his own success with the plan, he offered it in California, where he aided athletes in achieving optimum performance. Participants in the plan experienced a variety of positive outcomes, including freedom from chronic pain and other health issues, renewed energy, a renewed lease on life, and weight loss of upwards of 100 pounds. The Restoration Plan includes four workshops covering stretching, detoxification, cutting sugar and many more topics, as well as a market walk-through, held at Earth Fare, in which Dr. Day reveals his favorite products and foods. Guidebooks and recipe books are included. Dr. Day has studied and learned from world-renowned natural health doctors. His mission is to help as many people as he can feel healthy again. Learn from a doctor that went through his own trial only to find health again with this comprehensive mind/body/food approach.
Cost: $100; first 5 registrants receive 50% off. Class begins Tuesday at 6 p.m. on May 16 and continues Tuesday nights at Mountain Movement Center. The center is located at 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E., Greenville. For more information, call 864-4482073, email DrMichaelDay@gmail. com or visit MountainMovementCenter.com to get free health tips and read athletes’ reviews of Dr. Day’s care. See ad, page 26.
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Chronic Pain Plus: Hybrid Vehicles
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Not-So-Speedy Pedaling Boosts Benefits
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esearchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike. The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session. Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air. Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time. This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi.
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Prenatal Omega-3 Reduces Kids’ Asthma Risk
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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma. Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHAalgae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of longchain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma. “Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”
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Even One Drink Daily Increases Melanoma Risk
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study from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, has linked alcohol consumption with an increased risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Using data from three studies, researchers followed 210,252 adults for an average of 18 years each using food-frequency questionnaires to measure alcohol consumption. Comparing the results to instances of melanoma among the participants, they found that each alcoholic beverage consumed on average per day was associated with a 14 percent increased risk of melanoma. An associated conclusion was that individuals that regularly drank alcohol were 73 percent more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma on the trunk of the body than non-drinkers. “The clinical and biological significance of these findings remains to be determined, but for motivated individuals, counseling regarding alcohol use may be an appropriate strategy to reduce risks of melanoma, as well as other cancers,” explains Eunyoung Cho, Sc.D., the study’s lead author and an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the university.
DNA Markers Link Lifespan to Nutrition
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elomeres, located at the end of human chromosomes, protect DNA from deterioration. Multiple studies over the past decade have associated longer telomeres with increased longevity and a slowing of the aging process. A study from Kookmin University, in Seoul, Korea, collected nutrition data from 1,958 men and women between the ages of 40 and 69. The information included a baseline food frequency questionnaire assessing the consumption of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 (folate), C and E, as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc, during an 18-month period. Researchers measured the length of the subjects’ telomeres after 10 years in a follow-up examination and compared these results with the nutrition information. The study found an association between longer telomere length and vitamin C, folate and potassium intake in all participants. These nutrients are available in many fruits and vegetables.
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study from the University of Prague, in the Czech Republic, has found that extracts from the bark of the Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, can help regulate blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers administered a capsule containing a dry concentrated extract from the plant to 32 subjects with the condition and monitored their blood glucose levels for six months. The subjects experienced an 11 percent decrease in glycated hemoglobin, an indicator that the body can better regulate blood glucose levels during the period, as well as a slight reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides. The researchers also found the natural treatment resulted in a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels and a 22 percent reduction in post-meal glucose levels. Liver enzymes showed improved levels in the subjects, as well. No adverse side effects were observed.
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Negative Stereotypes Sabotage Girl Soccer Players
esearchers from Germany’s Goethe University, in Frankfurt, sought to determine the impact that the belief held by some that females are poor soccer players would have on their performance. The study had 36 teenage female soccer players engage in a ball-dribbling drill before and after reading a pertinent article. Half of the subjects read about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players and the other half read a piece about the growing popularity of the sport. The players that read the negative article needed significantly more time to complete the drill than those that read the positive article, possibly highlighting the impact that negative stereotyping has on women.
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lthough many don’t realize it, inflammation is a huge issue with the American people. So many conditions that Americans suffer from are inflammatory in nature. The fact that overthe-counter pain medications, also known as NSAIDS (nonsteroidal ANTI-inflammatory drugs), is a billion dollar business is an example of how common inflammation is. Add to that the steroids that are prescribed, like prednisone, or a cortical steroid shot to a painfully inflamed joint, and one can see why inflammation is a serious issue in our culture. So, what can one do about it? Before using an NSAID or a prescription as the first line of defense, one should think about changing their diet. More often than not, inflammation is a system-wide issue; addressing diet could be extremely helpful in decreasing it—or at the very least not adding insult to injury by consuming inflammatory foods in an already internally inflamed body. It can be helpful to take inventory of the foods consumed on a regular basis and determining if they are pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. A good rule of thumb for the average person is to have a diet consisting of 20% pro-inflammatory foods and 80% anti-inflammatory foods. Of course, those that already have an inflammation problem may want to consider revamping their diet to only include anti-inflammatory foods. Chiropractors see a lot of people with inflammation in the spinal joints due to misalignments called vertebral subluxations. After a series of adjustments are performed, over time, the body is able to bring back better function to the joint and therefore the reason for the inflammation is removed, thus reducing the inflammation in the spinal joint. However, it never hurts to decrease the inflammation of the entire body simply by making better food choices. Some of the more popular foods that increase inflammation in the body are: breads/bagels, fast foods, fried foods, fruit juice, hot dogs, ice cream, margarine, pasta, pastries, pizza (possibly the hardest on the list for many to eliminate) and sugar. Some of the anti-inflammatory foods are: fruits, vegetables, select grass-fed lean meats devoid of hormones and antibiotics, select seafoods, grains such as rye, barley and brown rice, and certain nuts. Dr. George Auger is a chiropractor and the owner of Auger Chiropractic, located at 1315 Haywood Rd., in Greenville. For more information about the practice, call 864-322-2828 or visit AugerChiro.com, where you can also obtain an in-depth list of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory foods. The link to the list is found under the Wellness menu. See ad, page 17. natural awakenings
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Marine Reserve Preserves Ocean Biodiversity The French government has expanded the Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Terres Australes Françaises, a highly protected marine reserve in Frenchcontrolled, sub-Antarctic waters of the southern Indian Ocean, from about 8,000 to more than 46,000 square miles; it now includes seven areas surrounding the islands of Crozet and Kerguelen. France intends to designate 10 percent of its oceanic territory by 2020, and this action brings the total as of the end of 2016 to 1.3 percent. These large-scale, fully protected marine reserves may serve as climate refuges for many species. The rich biodiversity of the new addition includes marine mammals, fish, seabirds, orcas, penguins, Antarctic fur seals and the critically endangered Amsterdam albatross.
Turtle Turnaround
Record Hatchlings Give Hope Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are threatened or endangered because of human activity. A ray of hope now shining from conservation efforts is that nesting sea turtles have posted record numbers of successful hatchlings in South Carolina the last three years, with Georgia and Florida reporting similar results. Decades of helpful efforts are paying off due to increased public awareness of turtlefriendly practices at seaside locations. Heed these rules:
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Cycling Chicago
Chicago has created 100 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years and plans to add another 50 miles of upgraded lanes with curbs to protect riders from cars by 2019. Beyond that, a series of floating, solar-powered bike paths along the edge of the Chicago River is on the drawing board; each mile of pathway may cost between $5 million and $10 million. The architecture firm SecondShore first proposed the idea. “You look at the river, and while it used to be the main commercial artery in the city, it’s not much of one anymore,” says firm cofounder James Chuck. “This fits with the mayor’s general economic strategy for the city—how to make use of latent infrastructure.” The floating bike paths, named RiverRide, would give pedalers a truly autofree place to ride for part of their commute and connect with existing bike lanes. The system would fill gaps in the network, creating around a 17-mile stretch of continuous bike paths connecting 28 neighborhoods. Floating on concrete pontoons, the paths would use solar power for lighting. Solar panels could also heat the surface so the path doesn’t ice up in winter. Plans call for the path to intersect with river bridges so bikers can cross to the other side. 18
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4 Keep lights off on beachfront property during nesting season. 4 Refrain from using flash photography on the beach at night. 4 Keep beaches and oceans clean. Litter such as plastic bags and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, a favorite food. 4 Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance. 4 Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to 1-800-9225431. Learn more about sea turtle conservation and how to get involved at dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle. Find an introductory video at OceanToday.noaa. gov/endoceanseaturtles.
Balloon Doom
Helium-filled balloons look pretty when released at special events, but they eventually become earthbound trash littering land and water, often traveling great distances before reaching their final resting places; spans of up to 1,300 miles have been recorded. The Ocean Conservancy recently picked up nearly 94,000 balloon remnants in the course of a year’s worth of cleanup operations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds and sea turtles have all been found with latex balloons in their stomachs, blocking their digestive tracts. One study of two stranded sperm whales in California attributed their deaths to huge amounts of consumed ocean debris. Another found that more than half of one species of sea turtle surveyed had trash in their gut; mostly balloons. The problem is so serious that several states and cities have already outlawed mass balloon releases. Latex balloons are technically biodegradable, but that process can take six months or more, according to the UK National Association of Balloon Artists and Suppliers. Celebratory alternatives include laser shows, music performances, bubbles, banners and reusable inflatable characters.
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Choo Choo Breakthrough Wind-Powered Trains in Holland
Nederlandse Spoorwegen reports that all of its electric trains are now running on energy harvested from wind. Working with Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier in the Netherlands, the goal was to operate the trains via wind turbines by January 2018, but they beat their own deadline. Electric locomotives don’t use conventional engines; instead, they act like a component in an electric circuit transmitted via high-voltage power lines. Three options for usage include onboard energy storage systems such as batteries; an overhead wire; or an extra live rail, which has current flowing through it at all times. It’s used to power lights and air-conditioning, as well as for propulsion. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, turbines capable of generating 586 megawatts of electricity are the workhorses. In 2016, a 700 megawatt offshore wind farm near the town of Borssele became the most cost-effective of such installations in the world.
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Designing Cabinets and Chairs Made from Recyclables Swedish design firm and retailer IKEA is introducing a new line of “no waste” products that includes seating, vases and kitchen cabinets made of recycled materials. IKEA hopes that the design will help people see waste not as garbage, but as just another material that can be used in creating new and beautiful things. The Kungsbacka kitchen employs affordable, sustainable supplies that look stylish, including cabinet doors incorporating recycled plastic bottles and recycled wood; the entire cabinet is said to be 99.9 percent recycled. The Odger chair is 70 percent recycled plastic and 30 percent renewable wood. The design, available in a range of colors and wood finishes, is the result of collaboration between Swedish designers at Form Us With Love and eschews the environmentharming plastics of other chairs. IKEA also melts recycled glass to turn it into beautiful vases. Each mouth-blown vase is unique, thanks to the materials.
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Corporate Interests Oppose Private Rentals Local governments and hotels are struggling to come to terms with the growing phenomenon of Airbnb room rentals, which help residents find short-term paying guests that often provide an economic lifeline to help them pay their bills, rent or mortgage. It’s an affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative for travelers. Critics claim the service removes affordable housing units and official hotel rooms from the market by turning suitable apartments into unofficial hotels. Consequently, proposed ordinances are in the works in several U.S. metropolitan areas where Airbnb entrepreneurs and industry groups are also active in trying to shape future laws. Other on-demand grassroots industries such as ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which have flourished in unregulated “gray areas”, have learned they need to employ teams of lawyers and lobbyists to fight a stream of restrictive laws and lawsuits. Source: CNN
Planting Progress
New Seed-Sharing Law in California California is the fourth state to pass a law making it legal to swap seeds and collect them in noncommercial libraries. That’s good, because the U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Seed Act, in place for 80 years, mandates that any activity involving non-commercial distribution of seeds must be labeled, permitted and tested according to industrial regulations that would be both costly and burdensome to the hundreds of local seed libraries operating in 46 states. Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota also recently passed laws protecting non-commercial seed activity from regulatory requirements. Free seed libraries, swaps and exchanges increase access to local food and can play a large role in expanding and preserving biodiversity. Neil Thapar, the food and farm attorney at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, says, “We wanted to create the legal framework for an alternative system that is not reliant on large companies to provide open-pollinated seed varieties. Seed sharing has a direct connection to building local economic resilience.” The center is taking action to try to get laws changed in all 50 states.
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Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet Disposable diapers are the third most common consumer item in landfills. When even those labeled “eco-friendly” are covered by other debris after being discarded and hidden from sunlight and air, they don’t readily biodegrade. Producing disposables also makes major demands on water, energy, nonrenewable resources like oil and renewables like wood. Many brands contain harmful ingredients such as polyacrylate, dioxin, phthalates and heavy metals that can be absorbed by a baby’s soft, developing skin and promote rashes. According to SmallFootprintFamily. com, 90 to 95 percent of American babies annually generate 27.4 billion single-use plastic diapers, or 7.6 billion pounds of garbage. While comparable statistics on adult diapers aren’t available, Euromonitor International forecasts a 48 percent increase in U.S. sales to $2.7 billion in 2020, up from $1.8 billion in 2015. In a decade, sales of diapers for adults could surpass those for babies at KimberlyClark and Procter & Gamble, attributed to bladder control issues related to health and age, according to the Urology Care
Foundation and Mayo Clinic. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association advise that in all cases, fecal matter and urine should be rinsed and flushed down the toilet instead of put in the trash, so that contaminants don’t enter groundwater and potentially spread disease. Traditional cloth diapers are the way to go for several reasons beyond budget: 4 Using cloth facilitates earlier potty education by quickly communicating to the baby when they are wet. New cloth diaper systems like Nicki’s Diapers (NickisDiapers.com) can be easily cleaned in regular and highefficiency washing machines. Some popular brands are listed at DiaperPin.com. 4 The nonprofit association at RealDiapers. org helps connect local groups of mothers to communicate and share best practices in use, cleaning and potty training, such as learning a baby’s cues for needing to go. It also hosts informative events such as the annual national Great Cloth Diaper Change. 4 Cloth diapers in good condition can be resold on eBay and sites like DiaperSwappers.com.
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NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life by Deborah Shouse
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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth. Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.” Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.
research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?” “Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara. “Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like
Build a Baby-Friendly Body “Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own. Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea. “Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can
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almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.
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Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience. Keep Moving with Intention I am choosing the right path for my Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, birth. I trust my body and my inwalking or light jogging three to five stincts. I have all the support I need.” times a week, for 20 minutes a day. Wilson recommends choosing two “Squatting like a child on your haunches to four that resonate, repeating them is a great exercise for childbirth,” she every morning while gazing into the says, noting that 20 squats daily will mirror, placing them on the refrigerastrengthen core muscles. Sitting on an tor door and even having them pop exercise ball instead of a desk chair or up on a smartphone. couch also engages core muscles, while “Meditation prepares you for childimproving posture. birth and can also be soothing during “Regular exercise brings more enlabor by offering tools that push away ergy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this manspirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster tra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, gestational diabetes and high blood presbreathing out, I smile.” The connections established sure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet between mother and She recommends a prenatal yoga practice room with eyes closed. For women that includes breathing and visualizanew to meditation, Wilson suggests child are much stronger tions. This restorative form of yoga offers lighting a scented or colored candle gentle stretching, promotes good circulaand noticing the colors and movement when she progresses through tion and naturally supports relief or healof the flame for something physical pregnancy and birth from ing of many possible pregnancy ailments. to focus on. “This calming practice is “To alleviate physical distress, try important because labor becomes like a natural perspective. chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. a meditation,” she says. The mother Light finger contact from an expericopes through the contraction, then ~Kristy Wilson enced practitioner helps realign bony uses her meditation skills to reset, segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers and the baby is free to move.” to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the memexperiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, branes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord. who has a story too,” advises Wilson.
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“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.” A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.
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Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan. Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.” “If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.” Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the natural awakenings
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planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”
by Carie McDonough hose inexperienced with child birthing may be unfamiliar with the term “doula”. A doula is someone who provides continuous physical, emotional and educational support to expectant parents during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. While the term may be new to many people, the role of a doula has been around for as long as women have been giving birth. The origins of the word mean “handmaiden” in Greek. There are many incredible benefits to having a doula, and statistically speaking, doulas do improve birth outcomes. According to EvidenceBasedBirth.com, “When continuous labor support was provided by a doula, women experienced a:
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• 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin (a brand of the pain medication oxytocin) • 28% decrease in the risk of C-section • 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth • 9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief.” Aside from the numbers, the purpose of a doula is to give nonjudgmental support during the pregnancy and childbirth, and to help a woman feel empowered during the birth process so that she may decide what is best for herself and her family. A doula answers questions (sometimes even before they are even asked), provides the exact amount of massage needed to make it through contractions, and provides reassurance as well as joy when the new addition is welcomed into the family. Carie McDonough is a birth and postpartum doula, postpartum placenta specialist, childbirth educator, postpartum belly binding specialist and the owner of Foothills Family Doulas. The practice is located in Mauldin and serves the Upstate. To get more information, call 864-735-7675, email Info@FoothillsFamilyDoulas.com or visit FoothillsFamilyDoulas.com. To read the articles sourced, visit TinyURL.com/ kuz9bl2 and TinyURL.com/kaosmhm. 24
“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips. “The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’ A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions. With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.
“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth. “A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone. The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help. Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).
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he blessingway ceremony helps a woman prepare mentally, emotionally and spiritually for the work of birthing, opening her to instinctive abilities that will guide her in mothering,” says Donna Miller Watelet, interfaith minister and co-author of Mother Rising: The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood. Miller Watelet, a facilitator of dozens of blessingway rituals, shares an example of a nourishing gathering: In a comfortable and safe room, a group of friends circles the mother-to-be, signifying their support. They discuss the intention for the blessingway and invite the mom to symbolically let go of any fears blocking a harmonious experience. Once her fears are emptied out, they fill her up
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with affirmations, appreciations and adornments. Women can gift an object that has meaning to them, such as a bead, flower or scrap of cloth, as a sign of their commitment to her. These gifts will then be fashioned into something lasting, such as a necklace for the mother. The circle may then bind themselves together, each woman wrapping red yarn around her wrist before passing along the skein until everyone is connected. As they discuss this intertwining, they cut the binding yarn and keep the bracelets, a reminder of their caring for the new family. “Finally, we enjoy a feast together,” Miller Watelet says. “Sharing a meal reminds us to bring the intentions of the blessingway back into everyday life.”
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by Dr. Michael Day odern mothers-to-be are using more holistic services than ever before to achieve a natural birth, and this includes chiropractic care. In a recent prospective study by Cynthia Petersen, “Low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women is such a common phenomenon that it is often considered a normal part of the pregnancy.” With 50 to 80 percent of women experiencing this condition—which is also tied to persistent back pain after pregnancy— good healthcare practices mandate that it be given serious consideration by healthcare practitioners. Chiropractic has been shown in studies to help 70 percent of mothers with their back and pelvic pain within one month of treatment. Chiropractic care for pregnancy is gentler, and those who specialize in it receive special certification in how to balance the sacrum, pelvis and lumbar joints. The doctor has an adaptive table in which the abdomen drops out to provide space for the growing belly. A holistic chiropractor teaches exercises to help keep the pelvic floor muscles and pelvic joints balanced for optimal birthing strength and balance. Low back pain experienced during pregnancy is attributed to the pelvic ligaments stretching and adapting to their new role, which can often cause muscle and joint imbalances to surface as pain in the back, hip, pubic bone, and even legs and feet. As the pregnancy progresses the belly starts to pull the pelvis into an anterior pelvic tilt which can put stress on the lower back and sacroiliac joints. Doctors certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association are trained in detecting these patterns and trained in the benefits of midwives, doulas, birth partners and birthing classes.
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When We Set Out Let Spirit Steer Us by Mark Nepo
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eaching me how to steer the 30-foot-long sailboat he built, my father would say, “It’s the sail that follows the wind, and the rudder that follows the sail.” The sail, by its nature, will catch the wind and lean into it. The rudder is for steering once we’ve set sail. Our soul is like a sail. Once hoisted, it’s filled by the wind of Spirit, which establishes our course and direction. Our will is our rudder; its job is to follow where the soul filled with Spirit leads, helping to steer our way. When we lean on will to make things happen, we can grow stubborn, confused or lost. Clear sailing comes when we’re being carried toward a vision greater than our self, feeling wholly alive along the way. Scudding along the sea, my father was living once for all time, feeling the sensation of all life in that moment. We all yearn to live in these moments forever, yet even a taste of aliveness can fill, sustain and refresh us in the midst of daily tasks. We all face times beyond our control when life doesn’t follow our designs and we’re asked to work with life and not fight, curse or hide from it. When insisting on our way, we can get so tangled in our will that we can’t find or feel the wind of Spirit. During these times—when we fear there is no meaning and it seems there’s nothing holding us up—our will can puff, snap and flap
about in a desperate attempt to fill what looms as an empty life. But even setting out on the sea, it’s never easy. My father remarked, “It’s always harder to sail toward a fixed point, because you will inevitably have to cross the wind several times to get there.” By contrast, a boat moves its fastest and cleanest when it simply follows the wind. It’s the same when we listen for where life is taking us, instead of busily thinking about where we’re going. Devoting ourselves to experiencing the journey, rather than determining a destination, we discover our way. Like a sail, our life must be out in the open before the wind will show its face. Likewise, Spirit fills us when we can inhabit our true nature. We miss what awaits us if we hover too close to the shore of our past, our family, someone else’s dream for us, or an old identity. To feel the wind in our face, we must leave the shallows and harbors for the deep. Only then will the larger, timeless destination show itself and our soul be filled enough with Spirit that our smaller self will have no choice but to engage in steering us toward all that matters. Adapted excerpt from The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom that Waits in Your Heart, by Mark Nepo (Atria). Connect at MarkNepo.com and ThreeIntentions.com. natural awakenings
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Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas
Seeing Beneath the Surface by Barbara Bolduc
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hermography, or thermal imaging, has a controversial past. While proponents hail its ability to detect conditions in their very early stages due to the heat signatures given off in the body that thermal scans can pick up, critics warn that people should not consider thermography as the sole diagnostic tool in their toolbox. Dr. Lealand Fagan, of Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas, agrees with the idea that the best way to achieve a successful diagnosis is in the use of multiple diagnostic tools. He became involved in thermal imaging as an offshoot of his chiropractic business because he realized that it provides an additional screening tool that can aid patients in determining health issues—a tool that is neither invasive nor painful.
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According to Fagan, “Some who are misinformed view mammograms and thermograms as competitors. I can assure you that is not the case and not at all how we feel here at Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas! Each breast imaging option that is available to us detects different characteristics within the breast tissue. We consider them complementary to each other and not competitors at all. We feel it is important for the patient to be familiar with the risks and benefits as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each test.” According to TotalThermalImaging.com, “Thermography was discovered in 1956…it was FDA cleared and then certified by the American Medical Association as an adjunctive screening procedure for breast cancer in 1982.” According to EBME.com, a U.K. website that was created to “further education and sharing of information in the medical engineering profession throughout the world”, thermography is “a non-invasive, non-contact tool that uses the heat from your body to aid in making diagnosis of a host of health care conditions. Thermography is completely safe and uses no radiation.” After explaining the process, the site then goes on to say, “A doctor can then use the image map to determine if abnormal hot or cold areas are present. These hot and cold areas, can relate to a number of conditions for which the Food and Drug Administration, Bureau of Medical Devices has approved the thermography procedure. These include, the screening for breast cancer, extra-cranial vessel disease (head and neck vessels), neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders and vascular disease of the lower extremities. “The utilization of thermography as a screening tool in the detection of breast cancer has been for the past decade a very controversial topic within the health care community. However, the technology has gained in scientific acceptance, has been approved for screening purposes and is clearly a powerful tool in the war on breast cancer. The concept is quite simple. Thermography measures the heat coming from your body. Metastatic cancers create heat which can be imaged by digital infrared imaging.”
According to an article on the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine (FAIM), “With over 8,000 journals published worldwide, medical thermal imaging has plenty of research to support its use for non-invasive and preventative screening. Most recently it has been promoted for use in early detection of breast cancer.” With regards to breast screening, thermography is also well-suited for situations in which a patient would like other options, such as women with breast implants, those who refuse mammography because they feel it is too painful, women with dense breasts for which mammography may not be as successful, and those who refuse any screening tool which involves radiation. Another FAIM article on the site reports, “There are many areas in medicine where infrared screening can provide diagnostic information; rheumatology, dermatology, orthopedics and vascular dysfunction are some examples. Also with burn wounds, frostbite and non-freezing cold injuries, and cancer, the results are very interesting. Pre-operative medical thermography—in particular in transplantation and plastic surgery—is already clinically used. Meanwhile, research in different countries demonstrates that the initial shortcomings of the procedure, especially in terms of sensitivity and specificity in cancer diagnosis, have improved significantly.” Because inflammation causes heat, thermography can often pick up the beginnings of an issue which can turn into a disease condition. Many doctors now believe that most chronic illnesses begin with inflammation. One example, as explained in a study on PubMed.gov, indicates that
inflammation is now being recognized as a large contributor to cardiovascular disease and that some of the successful treatment outcomes are likely due to lifestyle changes—diet and physical activity—rather than the treatment of narrowed blood vessels. Two of the many other diseases linked to inflammation include Alzheimer’s and some forms of arthritis. Fagan notes, however, that “None of the imaging options actually diagnose disease. Further clinical evaluation is always necessary. A biopsy is the only way to confirm a cancer diagnosis.” For those who are concerned about privacy, the scans can be taken behind a screen, and there are both male and female technicians available to perform the scans. With so many health-related issues seeming to stem from inflammation, a non-invasive technique such as thermal imaging can be helpful in early recognition of inflammation and other conditions which may be undetectable at first but for the heat emitted. Thermal Imaging of the Carolinas is located at 900 E. Rutherford St., Landrum. For more information, call 864-457-2045 or go to Facebook.com/FaganFamilyChiropractic (both businesses share the page). To read the articles sourced, visit TinyURL. com/mquku5a, TinyURL.com/n3f7sq9, TinyURL.com/mculagw, TinyURL.com/l99vovz, TinyURL.com/md4k36b, TinyURL.com/ kyxp4dg, TinyURL.com/n79o5pz. See ad, page 5. Barbara Bolduc is the Managing Editor and a writer for Natural Awakenings Upstate.
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The Signature Spa at Wellness by Design
The Signature Spa Combines Wellness and Beauty by Roberta Bolduc
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he word holistic is commonly used in natural health circles to describe a “whole body approach” to medicine. Merriam Webster defines holistic as “characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease”. Dr. Connie Casebolt Carver and her husband, Randy Carver, are founders and owners of Wellness by Design, an integrative medical practice that opened its doors in Greenville in 2013. Dr. Connie, board-certified in family practice, teaches and promotes wellness habits and provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, otherwise known as BHRT. Her additional areas of expertise include specialty IV’s— such as Myers’ cocktail, chelation therapy, high-dose vitamin C—as well as ultraviolet blood irradiation (UBI) and ozone therapy. All are designed to work synergistically to restore health. With the addition of The Signature Spa, a full service facial and body treatment facility, Wellness by Design, formerly GFM Wellness, embodies the true meaning of the holistic approach to wellness. The spa provides a wide array of anti-aging and skin care facials and body treatments. The non-surgical facelift is promoted as the spa’s number one award-winning facial. It includes
three highly effective modalities— microdermabrasion, Signature Spa facial rejuvenation facelift, and LED red light treatment—for instantly visible results, with 10 to 15 sessions being said to reduce the appearance of age by five to ten years. Other spa facials include stress-reducing aromatherapy facials, rosacea and sensitive skin facials, blemish-control facials and more. An intriguing headliner is the Spa’s popular 90 Days ~10 Years Younger anti-aging skin care program that uses the powerful antioxidants found in French wine to transform the skin through: • three customized French peels; • three cellular rebalance treatments; and six non-surgical face-lift and firming treatments. A specialized facial procedure available for pre- and post-cosmetic surgery to help reduce recovery time is the vacu-lift lymphatic drainage and facial contouring treatment. This is specifically recommended for clients who are unable to receive any kind of micro-current treatments due to implants such as a pacemaker or TENS unit. Facial Rejuvenation Specialist Helene Edwards oversees both facial and body treatments in the multi-room, restfully designed spa. Edwards’ list of credentials are extensive and include training, education and certification in
medical esthetics, vacuomobilization/ lymph drainage, herbology/nutrition, wellness and detox treatment programs, European and French skin care, advanced electrotherapy/seaweed body contouring treatments and Bach flower remedy therapies, to name just a few. Edwards, educated and trained in Canada, is among a small percentage of licensed estheticians certified in oncology restorative skin care services. These services are designed specifically for clients with a current or past history of oncology treatments, such as chemo and radiation therapy. In addition to the lush and pampering facial beauty treatments, The Signature Spa offers body treatments to improve health and promote wellness. Pressotherapy is a compression technique designed to improve circulation and tone up the circulatory system for faster detoxification and elimination of toxins. This enhanced circulation and lymph flow helps alleviate fatigue in the legs through promoting extra-cellular fluid clearance and helps reduce bloating, swelling and edema. Pressotherapy is recommended for cellulite and water retention issues and as an effective treatment for restless legs. Massage cupping bodywork therapy is another beneficial bodywork and wellness service that is said to “wake the body up” by stimulating the skin and draining lymph fluid from the body. There is a long list of medical conditions believed to be relieved through cupping. They include fibromyalgia, sciatica, insomnia and anxiety, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, chronic pain and more. The Signature Spa is also available for parties—Non-Surgical Facelift and Peel Parties, that is. These parties are available for between six to ten guests, and the party hostess gets a complimentary service of her choice. Attention brides-to-be: with the wedding season fast approaching, this seems like a unique and exciting gift for those special friends in your bridal party. The Signature Spa at Wellness by Design is located at 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, in Greenville. For more information, call 864-558-0200 or visit WellnessByDesign.center. See ad, pages 2 and 3. natural awakenings
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MASTERING SELF-DEFENSE
Staying Aware Avoids Problems by Aimee Hughes
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began my personal training in the Non-Violent System (NVS) of self-defense with Grandmaster Verkerke in 1996,” says Eddie Rose, senior instructor of NVS Peace in the Midst of Non-Violence at Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs, Florida. This aspect of the martial art form seicho jutsu was created by Canadian Daniel Verkerke, Ph.D., as a simple self-defense system to teach and perpetuate nonviolence; he continues to share it with the public, law enforcement, corporations and private security firms in the U.S. and internationally. Nonviolent self-defense is akin to the dynamics of bullfighting. “The matador never matches his strength with the enormous animal; rather, he redirects the energy of the bull with simple and precise movements—counterbalancing— and letting the bull’s energy move past him,” explains Rose. He’s trained everyday people of all ages and walks of life in this approach, in the U.S., UK, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. “As they train, students begin to feel more secure wherever they go, because they are learning how to be safe even in the midst of physical confrontation,” says Rose. “They wind up feeling more empowered as they learn how to neutralize aggression simply and effectively.” Practicing NVS increases balance, coordination, overall flexibility and joint mobility. Its soft, circular, martial arts movements, combined with slow-to-fast linear movements, also enhance cardiovascular health. “Mental and spiritual training includes the awareness and development of a state of being conscious of energy and mind. Everyone’s actions and reactions directly reflect the development of their mind,” says Rose.
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Another nonviolent form of self-defense is Shaolin five animal kung fu, a martial arts style that mimics the characteristics of five animals—the tiger, leopard, snake, crane and dragon. Instructor Lloyd Fridenburg owns Fitness with a Purpose, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where he emphasizes the awareness and avoidance concept as the psychological heart of nonviolent self-defense. Fridenburg, founder and senior instructor of the Waterloo Kung Fu Academy, explains, “The concept emphasizes being constantly aware of your surroundings while avoiding obvious areas of potential danger.” He also stresses the importance of proper body language—being able to read that of others, as well as how to diffuse confrontation upfront in how we present ourself. “Martial arts are a two-sided coin,” he says. “There’s the martial aspect, which involves techniques that allow a person to defend him- or herself in a wide range of situations. Then there’s the art aspect, which encompasses a deeper study, encompassing forms of movement and mental, philosophical and meditative techniques.” “Overall health benefits are no different than one might expect of any disciplined fitness regimen,” notes Fridenburg. “However, the nature of a quality martial arts program forces practitioners to focus their entire attention on what they are doing. The mere act of staying grounded in the present moment dramatically reduces stress and sets martial arts practices apart from many other forms of movement.” Tai chi, an ancient, softer style of Chinese martial art, leverages relaxation, posture and energy work, rather than muscular tension. As a Taoist art, it embodies the way nature works, using minimal effort to accomplish a lot. “Demonstrating tai chi as a form of nonviolent selfdefense is much easier than describing it,” says Aaron D. Nitzkin, Ph.D., of New Orleans, a Tulane University professor, tai chi master and certified medical qigong instructor. “If someone attacks, you don’t resist; you can use tai chi principles to yield to their movements with a natural, circular, continuous motion, turning their own force against them. When you move aggressively against a master, it feels like you’ve just bounced off them and fallen down. In order to win at tai chi fighting, you need to remain completely calm and centered and most of all, listen to your opponent’s energy with your hands, so that you can yield to it and then redirect it.” It’s a profound lesson in interpersonal communication. “My students report stronger immune systems, greater clarity of mind, better sleep, less anxiety and depression, and greater emotional stability,” says Nitzkin. “Practitioners become much more sensitive to and conscious of the internal condition of their bodies, and even develop the ability to feel bioelectric fields.” Whichever form of nonviolent self-defense suits us, experts advise that students study with a certified and experienced instructor for optimum results and safe practice. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for Longevity Times online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.
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The Joys of Grandparenting How to Mindfully Love Little Ones by April Thompson
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eing a grandparent can be magical; an opportunity to create both lifelong memories and formative experiences for grandchildren. However, it can also pose challenges that need to be managed mindfully, say experts. For more than 25 years, Patricia Salem, of Louisville, Kentucky, a licensed and board-certified art therapist, has taught mindfulness practices and art therapy in such diverse settings as hospitals and schools. Aiming to help kids and adults learn to harmoniously ease life’s challenges, her work across generations has led her to seek ways to support entire family systems on their individual and familial journey to more mindful living. Her classes focus on skills like cultivating awareness, communication, self-compassion and self-care. “Teaching mindfulness and stress reduction to children is a start; however, teaching parents and grandparents is important, too. Children need reinforcement at home for practices they are learning in order for them to take hold,” says Salem. Carolyn Tucker, a psychotherapist in Atlanta, started offering classes on mindful grandparenting six years ago after witnessing a rise in grandparents seeking therapy. “In working with new mothers, I’ve found that a common
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Conscious Grandparenting Create new memories, but also share old stories. “Kids want to hear about how their parents were as children, and it gives them a sense of history,” advises author Susan Moon. Be open to learning new technology to communicate across the generational divide. “While grandparents learn about the world of social media from their grandchildren, they can also encourage them to cut back on checking their cell phones in favor of interpersonal activities,” says art therapist Patricia Salem. When visiting grandkids, especially if they live in different cities, “Always have some ‘grandma magic’ up your sleeve—like games, puzzles or craft projects that can be collaborated on—to maximize precious time together,” suggests Moon. Invite grandchildren to try out meditation or breathing techniques practiced by their elders. “It can help lessen the stresses they encounter in school and at home,” says Salem. “Be careful to foster cooperation rather than competition in any shifting relationship with a child-turned-parent,” advises psychotherapist Carolyn Tucker. Otherwise, it can create chaos, undermine a parent’s confidence and strain relationships. For more advice on being a great grandparent, visit GrandparentsLink.com.
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wise to help prepare them,” says Tucker. She helps grandparents develop realistic expectations of their role. “It’s easy to revert to what you know—the parenting role—so it’s important to set mindful intentions,” she observes. Tucker encourages grandparents to make mindful memories during time spent with the grandchildren. “You can find joy by being still and marveling at a grandchild’s beautiful little hands and dimpled knees while registering how the air in the room feels to create a vivid mental snapshot of the moment. “Parents and kids can become too busy, and grandparents can help them slow down. Lie on the grass together and look at cloud shapes or blow a dandelion. To me, that is the romance of grandparenting, and mindfulness allows the romance to blossom,” she says. Susan Moon, a Berkeley, California, author and grandmother who has practiced Zen Buddhism for nearly 40 years, sees grandparenting as an opportunity to release expectations; this feat can be difficult for parents caught
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up in their youngsters’ identities. “It’s easier for grandparents to accept grandkids for who they are and just be joyful with them. They get to be in the moment with the kids without worrying about the day-to-day details of caregiving that can consume parents.” She explores such ideas in her book This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. Being past their working years, grandparents are often more accepting and peaceful themselves, which can be inspiring for younger generations, adds Salem. For Moon, it’s vital to be mindful of the image of aging that’s projected; “I try to model that old age isn’t tragic, and show the joy in this stage of life,” she says. Yet grandparents also should be mindful of any physical limitations and set boundaries with grandkids as needed. “It’s okay to say, ‘I can’t hang on the jungle gym with you,’ and suggest an alternative,” says Moon. Good relationships with the grandkids begin with maintaining open relationships with their parents, experts note. To do this, consistently engage in compassionate listening. “It can be tempting for grandparents that know what may have worked in raising their own children to react or jump in, but it’s important to avoid giving unsolicited advice,” Salem cautions. At the same time, grandparents can notice aspects a harried parent may miss and, if handled carefully, can provide important insights. “I was known as the ‘fairy mom’, offering magic, art and
imagination. I was grateful my own mother was there, too, because one child needed more structure and stability than I was providing,” says Tucker, a mother of four. “She gave me mindful feedback without making me feel like she was trying to usurp my role.” Moon suggests practicing “right speech”—messages that are positive,
affirming and loving—with everyone. “It’s important to be humble and recognize the huge job of parents and all they juggle. Let them know that you are there to support them in whatever way you can.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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and impressions for in-ear music monitors. An important component of their business is “no pressure explanations” and education so that clients may understand why a hearing aid is needed and what level of technology will handle their individual requirements. Jeremy LaFebre is a hearing instrument specialist at Come Hear Hearing Center. LaFebre says he finds working in a field that is always changing and improving a truly joyful experience. Hearing aids and understanding the rehabilitation process is a specialty of their practice. LaFebre adds that they pride themselves on free follow-up and service, and offer low-cost hearing aid batteries, supplies, and dryand-store boxes. Practitioners are available to visit individuals in their homes if they are unable to come into the office. New products worth exploring include binaural processing devices from Signia/Siemens and Oticon OPN, both of which are directly connected to iPhone smart phones. Smart phone remotes work with all major brands at no additional cost. Signia/Siemens also offer rechargeable hearing aids. Cost savings are available through Humana Gold Plus which offers a $1,000 per-ear benefit to members through Tru Hearing or Hear USA, Inc., both of which are managedcare partners. Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield offers $2,500 in hearing aid benefits to members every three years. Come Hear Hearing Center is located at 210 West Stone Ave., in Greenville and 114C Hospital Dr., in Simpsonville. For more information call 864-325-3584 or visit ComeHearGreenville.com. See ad, page 4.
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“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.” There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heat-hardy types are purpleleafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983. “Purple basil is shockingly fragrant and beautiful on the plate. Plus, it’s easy to grow in a small space and produces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who
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for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia. “The flowering tops are usable as herbs and as beautiful cut flowers, so don’t toss them away.” “African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.
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Rosemary is the most adaptable and heat tolerant of Mediterranean herbs; it can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter. “My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid
conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with offseason food.” Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.” Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce. It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.” An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.
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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great long-term performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming. Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot. “Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.
dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly. Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling
their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily. Author Barbara Pleasant’s new book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, is now available (Storey Publishing). Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.
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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth. “Women’s deeper unity of being is empowering them to take action and lead. Women who once longed for a culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould.
She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served as change agents. “Unfortunately, the majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.” In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more. Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capitalism,
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violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth. A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms, activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville. Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western women to bring about peace.’” Bolen’s 5WCW vision joins millennial women worldwide now entering their era of activism with the feminist movement spearheaded by a boomer generation of women that’s forwarded the equality and empowerment of women this far. To this end, she marched in Washington, D.C., on January 21 in the Million Women’s March that globally attracted 5 million participants. “To make human rights women’s rights, we need a united global women’s movement,” she states. Sande Hart, from Orange County, California, director of the Charter for Compassion International-Women and Girls sector and president of the women’s global interfaith organization Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH), participated in the Los
Angeles Women’s March with 750,000 others. “There’s a sense that we’ve had enough. We’re not angry. We are morally outraged and seeking peaceful solutions wrapped in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative. I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart. The Rising Women Rising World organization provides tools and training to help women and men develop feminine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Henderson, an evolutionary economist in St. Augustine, Florida, host of the Ethical Markets online TV show and researcher of The Love Economy shared in her book The Politics of the Solar Age: Alternatives to Economics, has mentored staff members of Rising Women Rising World. Henderson contends that to shape a future for the good of all, we must bring into balance the masculine and feminine energies and learn to value the long-marginalized qualities of feminine wisdom. Henderson’s Love Economy paradigm reflects the sharing and caring sector not presently reflected in the nation’s gross domestic product. “Women’s unpaid work— raising children, taking care of households, serving on school boards, volunteering, caring for aging parents, etc.—constitutes 50 percent of all production in the U.S. and 70 percent of that in developing countries. This unvalued economic sector underlies and supports the public and private parts of the entire economy,” advises Henderson, who observes that competition cannot be the sole basis for an economy with any expectation of high quality of life on a small planet. In her film, As She Is, producer and director Megan McFeely, of Marin County, California, captures her own journey to understand the collective potential of the feminine and how to live true to its innate knowing. She queries: “Can you imagine what might happen if women here and around the world rose up together and used our power of longing to heal the Earth?”
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or more than 30 years, Taggart Siegel has produced award-winning films on little-known aspects of the natural and cultural world. His diverse documentaries range from the story of a Hmong shaman immigrant adjusting to American life to a Midwestern organic farmer that salvaged his family’s farm. Siegel’s latest film, Seed: The Untold Story, follows global seed keepers from Minnesota to India battling multinational agribusinesses in a quest to protect our agricultural heritage and food sources—ancient seeds passed down through untold generations. Interviews with farmers, ethnobotanists and activists explore the importance of the genetic material that these tiny time capsules carry. Siegel is the founder and executive director of Collective Eye Films, a nonprofit media company in Portland, Oregon. He co-directed and produced this latest offering with documentary filmmaker Jon Betz, with backing from Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei.
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can’t rely on genetically modified seeds to see us through climate changes. We need nongenetically engineered seed varieties like the thousands of different types of rice grown in India to be able to adapt to extreme events like floods and droughts. Universal responsibility to save seeds began to dwindle in the 1920s, when hybrid corn crops came onto the market, promising higher yields; instead of growing crops from seeds saved, borrowed or shared with neighbors, farmers bought seeds from stores. In the 1990s, huge corporations bought up some 20,000 seed companies, and the number of cultivated seed varieties dropped precipitously. Ten agrichemical companies now control more than two-thirds of the global seed market.
How do hybrid seeds differ from open-pollinated seeds? You cannot save a hybrid seed; if you try to use it, the results are unreliable. Hybrids are engineered to be planted for one year only. With open-pollinated and heirloom seeds, you’re planting reliable seeds saved from year to year, generation to generation, bred for the consistency of their qualities. Indigenous people in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley, for example, have successfully cultivated local seeds for at least 8,700 years, right up to today. Hybrids require high levels of chemical inputs to produce. Illustrat-
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ing the contrast, Hopi corn, grown for thousands of years, requires little water and contains much more protein than today’s commercial crops, without poisoning the land with heavy industrial inputs. The Hopi think of seeds as their children, intimately connected with their heritage and culture, so they protect them. Beyond big, strong crops, farming is a spiritual act.
Why do so many farmers voluntarily choose hybrid seeds, given the troubling issues involved? Most farmers just want streamlined labor and the biggest yield. Often, commodity crops using commercial seeds and chemical fertilizers have the biggest yield and make them the most money, even though severe downsides like the loss of flavor and nutrients mean it’s ultimately not the best result. In India, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide during the past 20 years to escape onerous debts accrued to purchase industrialized agricultural inputs. An Indian seed salesman interviewed for the film despairs, “The seeds we sell don’t taste good and require so many chemicals that many farmers kill themselves.”
What is the seed-saver movement achieving, and how can everyday gardeners and citizens take action? Seed libraries and banks are critically important because the seeds are adapted to the local environment. Seed libraries have multiplied from only a handful a few years ago to as many as 300 located in towns across America today. Public libraries check out seeds to plant in your garden, asking only that you return harvested seeds for others to enjoy. Farmers can now “back up” their seeds in local seed banks, which are also becoming important educational resources to teach students about these issues. To locate a screening or purchase a DVD of the film, visit SeedTheMovie.com. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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The focus of the practice is on the patient because Davis Audiology understands that taking the time to listen is critical when helping patients face the challenges of hearing difficulties. The next step is to partner with them in developing treatment goals and intervention strategies that are both relevant and achievable. and technology, two areas she really enjoys. She has remained passionate about her career because every day she witnesses the qualityof-life improvements that better hearing creates for her patients and their families. Some services offered by Davis Audiology include: • Diagnostic hearing evaluations • Communication needs assessments • Real-Ear verification measureKristin Davis ments • Hearing devices/accessories • Aural rehabilitation • Monthly meetup groups (in Greenville office) • OTC hearing protection • Custom ear protection and recreational products • Earwax removal • Telecoil/looping verification and advocacy The focus of the practice is on the patient because Davis Audiology understands that taking the time to listen is critical when helping patients face the challenges of hearing difficulties. The next step is to partner with them in developing treatment goals and intervention strategies that are both relevant and achievable. Davis Audiology notes that audiology is an exciting field brimming with new technologies, and adheres to the gold standard of audiology care by following Alexandra Tarvin research and changing methods as new evidence-based information is introduced. The staff regularly attend trainings, such as those relating to rechargeable hearing aids, direct-to-iPhone devices and phone apps. Davis Audiology is dedicated to offering the latest and the greatest hearing solutions at all price levels and for each patient’s budget. Most insurances are accepted and financing options are available. Davis Audiology offices are located at 4318 E. North St., Greenville, 135 Botanical Circle, Travelers Rest, and 11 Five Forks Plaza Ct., Simpsonville. For more information, call 864655-8300 or visit DavisAudiology.com. See ad, page 6.
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DECODING DOG BODY TALK Three Signals of Anxiety by Susan Briggs
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amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important. To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace. Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state. Start by observing the dog’s posture when they are relaxed at home. It’s
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likely that their weight is balanced on all four legs and their mouth is slightly open; movement is relaxed, loose and agile. When a dog feels happy or playful, notice how their ears may perk up or tilt slightly forward. Their tail might rise and wag, and they may emit a cheerful bark. Using their visual and audio demeanor as a baseline prepares us to be alert for three secret tells that signal a change in their emotion. Closing their mouth routinely occurs when a dog is unsure or anxious. When their mouth remains closed for a minute or more, it’s a sure clue that they need more time to process information. Lip licking such as quick flicks of the tongue is meant to appease and may prevent an uncomfortable situation from escalating into anything resembling a confrontation. Dogs do it with each other and with us, too. A look away that avoids direct eye contact likewise signals that a dog is urgently processing their current environment. Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas, author of On Talking Terms with Dogs:
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Moonlight Movies – 8pm. Enjoy classic movies, under the stars at Falls Park, each Wednesday in May. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Food trucks on site; adults consuming alcohol will need to purchase $1 wrist band. May 17: Roman Holiday. Free. Fidelity Investments, Falls Park on the Reedy, S. Main St. and Camperdown Way, Greenville. 467-4485. GreenvilleSC.gov/210/Fidelity-Moonlight-Movies
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hair loss or constipation, you could have low thyroid–even if your doctor has told you that you don’t. Come find out the truth about thyroid dysfunction. Free. Wellness by Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. 558 -0200. WellnessByDesign.center
Clemson Festivals of Art – 10am-5pm. The Clemson Festival of Arts is a one day active art experience for adults and children. Experience an art-filled day with hands-on art activities for adults and children. Free. Clemson Festival of Art, Downtown Clemson at Catherine Smith Plaza, 400 Edgewood Ave. 633-5051.
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Moonlight Movies – 8pm. Enjoy classic movies under the stars at Falls Park each Wednesday in May. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Food trucks on site; adults consuming alcohol will need to purchase $1 wrist band. May 3: JUMANJI. Free. Fidelity Investments, Falls Park on the Reedy, S. Main St. and Camperdown Way, Greenville. 467-4485. GreenvilleSC.gov/210/Fidelity-Moonlight-Movies
Moonlight Movies – 8pm. Enjoy classic movies, under the stars at Falls Park, each Wednesday in May. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Food trucks on site; adults consuming alcohol will need to purchase $1 wrist band. May 10: Cool Hand Luke. Free. Fidelity Investments, Falls Park on the Reedy, S. Main St. and Camperdown Way, Greenville. 467-4485. GreenvilleSC.gov/210/ Fidelity-Moonlight-Movies
What Time Is It?? – 10:30am-noon. An examination of the World Soul as humanity attempts the transition from the third to fourth chakra. Pisces to Aquarius. Will we make it?? What is my part?? No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
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Taylors Mill Spring Festival – 4-8pm. Come for the kick-off event for Taylors Farmers Market 2017 season. Featuring live music, food, a vendor market and more at the Taylors Mill. Free. Taylors Farmers Market, 250 Mill St., Taylors. 501-3918. Info@ TaylorsFarmers.market.
Artisphere – through Sunday, May 14. An award winning festival celebrating fine arts, music, food and fun, Artisphere gives arts patrons the rare opportunity to meet exhibiting artists while purchasing original works of art. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. Free. TD Bank, Main Street, Greenville. Artisphere.org
The I of the Storm Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Four weekly sessions through May 25. Find that place of peace within, undisturbed by outer conditions, through mind/heart coherence and quantum concepts. A practical method that leads to healing, personal transformation and peace in our lives. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. To register, call 646-6114 or register online at UnityOfClemsonAnderson.org
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show – 10am. Listen to Dr. Casebolt chat with hosts Jack and Megan about thyroid and other hormones that are out of balance. Find out about a seminar that explains it even more. Free. Wellness by Design. Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200. WellnessByDesign.center
SATURDAY, MAY 6 Reedy River Duck Derby – 10am-4pm. Race time is 2:30pm. Come spend the day in Falls Park and cheer your little yellow duck across the finish line. There will be food, face painting, balloon artists, games and more. Adopt a duck at ReedyRiverDuckDerby.com for a chance to win $1 million dollars, groceries for a year from Publix and many more prizes. Free to attend. The Rotary Club of Greenville, Falls Park, 601 S. Main St., Greenville. GreenvilleEveningRotary.org/duck-derby
SUNDAY, MAY 7 There Is Nothing Against You! – 10:30am-noon. Join the discussion on how to reside in peace and calm, while practicing spiritual non-resistance. We will introduce this through “The Eye of The Storm” by Dr. Gary Simmons. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
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Our Shadow Self, Exposed To The light – 10:30am-noon. We all have a “shadow self”, and in this lesson, we will explore how to befriend it, and begin to live in a state of personal and spiritual integrity. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
savethedate FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Quantum Healing: Awaken In Nature Retreat – 9am-5pm, two days. Learn to heal yourself and others in picturesque Asheville Mountains. Includes quantum-healing meditation, chakra journey, renewing body & mind and quantum touch. Cost $399/person. Call Makiko Suzuki Fliss 609-495-4229. Asheville, NC.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Dr. Connie Casebolt on Jack and Megan Show – 10am. Listen to Dr. Casebolt chat with hosts Jack and Megan about thyroid and other hormones that are out of balance. Find out about a seminar that explains it even more. Free. Wellness by Design. Watch from home on Channel 7. 558-0200. WellnessByDesign.center
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TUESDAY, MAY 23 Thyroid Seminar – 6:15pm. Begins promptly. If you can’t lose weight, stay cold, have fatigue, hair loss or constipation, you could have low thyroid–even if your doctor has told you that you don’t. Come find out the truth about thyroid dysfunction. Free. Wellness by Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103, Greenville. 558 -0200. WellnessByDesign.center
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 Moonlight Movies – 8pm. Enjoy classic movies, under the stars at Falls Park, each Wednesday in May. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Food trucks on site; adults consuming alcohol will need to purchase $1 wrist band. May 24: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Free. Fidelity Investments, Falls Park on the Reedy, S. Main St. and Camperdown Way, Greenville. 467-4485. GreenvilleSC.gov/210/ Fidelity-Moonlight-Movies
FRIDAY, MAY 26 Food Truck Rollout – 5-8pm. Celebrate the start of the weekend. Food, drink, tailgating games, and live music. Free. City of Greer, Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St., Greer. Ashlyn Stone: 968-7005.
SUNDAY, MAY 28 Return to Eden: A Journey in Consciousness – 10:30am-noon. It is possible to live in a state of Oneness, Forgiveness, and Bliss. The key is to practice Non-Resistance, in our thought, emotions, and beliefs. You will be amazed! No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Moonlight Movies – 8pm. Enjoy classic movies, under the stars at Falls Park, each Wednesday in May. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Food trucks on site; adults consuming alcohol will need to purchase $1 wrist band. May 31: CLUE Free. Fidelity Investments, Falls Park on the Reedy, S. Main St. and Camperdown Way, Greenville. 467-4485. GreenvilleSC.gov/210/Fidelity-Moonlight-Movies
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sunday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 9am, 4pm, 6pm. Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. $15 drop-in; packages available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329 -1114. Ashtanga Full Primary Series – 11am-1pm. Intended to realign spine, detoxify body, and build strength/flexibility/stamina. Approx. 75 poses starting with sun salutations, then standing poses, seated poses, inversions, and backbends before relaxation. Minimal heat (85-90°). Taught by MaryAnne Abdulhadi. $15 drop-in; class packages and monthly memberships available. Southern Om Hot Yoga, 1140 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 301 (next to Whole Foods), Greenville. 329-1114. SouthernOM. com. Info@SouthernOM.com.
monday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. 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. 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.
tuesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 8am, 10am, noon, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Greenville Zoo: Tell Me About It Tuesdays – 10:30am and 12:30pm. Do you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or toucans? Representative of the Zoo’s Education Department will be at select exhibits answering any questions you might have. Open to the general public. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com
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wednesday Southern Flow Hot Yoga – 6am, 10am, noon, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing. Southern Om Hot Yoga. Wild for Reading: Wednesdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Starting this fall, the education department will celebrate reading with a new book and animal friend, followed by a live animal presentation. Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Farmyard Exhibit, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com
thursday Learning Safari: Thursdays at Greenville Zoo – 2:30pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Giant African Millipede? Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see! Cost is zoo admission. Greenville Zoo, Buck Mickel Education Building, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. GreenvilleZoo.com Music on Main — 5:30-8:30pm. Music on Main occurs every Thursday through July. Hear live music chosen from an eclectic line-up from Blues to Reggae, from Country to Beach. Music on Main is Downtown Spartanburg’s favorite after-work live music series, a social gathering spot where friends and colleagues get together to enjoy some great music and good times right on Morgan Square. Beverages are available for purchase; must be 21 and show valid ID for alcohol purchases. Blankets and chairs are welcome; smoking, pets and outside alcohol are not. Free. City of Spartanburg, Event held at Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg. CityOfSpartanburg.org/music-on-main Jazz on the Alley — 6:30pm. Jazz on the Alley will begin its 17th season of music under the stars. Each week brings a new offering from America’s touring jazz musicians. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of music under the stars. Free. City of Seneca, Event held at Ram Cat Alley, Main St., downtown Seneca. Seneca.SC.US/Events/JazzontheAlley.aspx MeetUp: Have You Had A Spiritual Experience? Greenville – 7-8:30p. 2nd Thursday of the month. This Meetup is open to anyone looking for answers and validation of personal spiritual experiences. Topics vary monthly. Join other like hearted Souls seeking God in their everyday life. Free. Eckankar. Location will vary. 627-0470. Meetup.com/UpstateSpiritual-Experiences-Group or Eck-SC.org
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friday Jazz on the Square — 5:30-7:30pm. The City of Spartanburg presents Jazz on the Square, every Friday through October. The open venue provides the entire community an opportunity to enjoy Spartanburg’s beautiful surroundings while listening to great local and regional musicians. Beverages are available for purchase; must be 21 and show a valid ID for alcohol purchases. Blankets and chairs are welcome; smoking, pets and outside alcohol are not. Free. City of Spartanburg, Event held at Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg. CityOfSpartanburg. org/music-on-main
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COUNSELING THE GREENVILLE RELATIONSHIP INSTITUTE
Andrew Johnston, Mdiv, MA, LPCI 710 Pettigru St. 864-990-4442 • Greenville GreenvilleMarriageCounseling.com
Bringing emotionally-focused couples therapy to the Upstate with professional counseling, educational classes, and special events. Discover a more effective roadmap to secure, meaningful relationships. See ad, page 9.
LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 1272 Woodruff Rd. 864-288-2136 • Greenville DrEdwardsChiro.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 39.
MOUNTAIN MOVEMENT CENTER CHIROPRACTIC AND NATURAL HEALTH Dr. Michael Day, D.C., B.Sc. 1901 Laurens Rd., Ste. E 864-448-2073 • Greenville MountainMovementCenter.com DrMichaelDay@gmail.com
Holistic chiropractic, muscle therapy, nutrition seminars, functional nutrition. Dr. Day specializes in issues no one else can fix. We can get you well! See ad, page 26.
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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, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 13.
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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 visit-crowns, laserassisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 13.
EEG BRAIN TRAINING BRAIN REFOCUS
Sara Grunthaler Kunkle, MS, LPES 3519 Pelham Rd., Ste. 104 864-663-2403 • Greenville BrainRefocus.com BrainRefocus@gmail.com
EEG biofeedback for adults and children. Take charge of and reduce symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia. Calm your brain and feel better! See ad, page 7.
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.
FARMS HAPPY COW CREAMERY
332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com
Offering high-quality, fresh milk directly from our own grassfed dairy cows. Whole milk, chocolate milk, cultured buttermilk and strawberry milk are a few of the products offered at our farm store. See ad, page 33.
Wellness ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY IDEALMD. IDEALMD IS NOT A PHYSICIAN OR A PHYSICIAN GROUP, AND DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICAL SERVICES. YOUR PHYSICIAN/PRACTICE WILL USE ITS INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL JUDGMENT TO DETERMINE AND DEL ALL MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PRACTICE TO YOU.
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.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE WELLNESS BY DESIGN
850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center
We identify the causes of disease rather than just suppressing the symptoms with drugs. We teach you how to implement life-style changes for permanent good health. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART
Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359 • Greer
More than hair care. Natural/organic/ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox.
HEALTH FOOD STORES BELUE FARMS NATURAL FOODS MARKET
3769 Parris Bridge Road 864-578-0446 • Boiling Spring BelueFarms.com
Stocking local, organic and specialty foods including fresh produce, grass-fed beef, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood, raw milk and cheese, gluten-free staples, wholesome snacks and Paleo, Whole30 and GAPS foods. Eat healthy. Be happy! See ad page 31.
EARTH FARE THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET 3620 Pelham Rd. 864-527-4220 • Greenville EarthFare.com
Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products including local organic produce, naturallyraised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products and an eat-in café, deli and juice bar. Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.
MARKET FOR LIFE
2801 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. 15 Hampton Village Shopping Center 864-268-9255 • Taylors
We offer natural groceries, bulk foods, supplements, herbs, homeopathics, essential oils, health and beauty aids at reasonable prices. Let our friendly knowledgeable staff serve you.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO
Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer
Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design, hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 16.
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 eat-in café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.
HEARING HEALTH COME HEAR HEARING CENTER
210 W. Stone Ave. 864-325-3584 • Greenville Jeanne Hahn, BC-HIS Jeremy LeFebre, HIS
Why pay more than you have to for hearing aids? We feel that by giving you a lower price than competitors we will continue to serve you for years. See ad, page 4.
DAVIS AUDIOLOGY • Coaching to foster your health vs. 4318 E. North St., Greenville react to illness 11 Five Forks Plaza, Simpsonville 864-655-8300 • Guidance to find balance in mind, body andTravelers spirit Greenville, Simpsonville, Rest DavisAudiology.com We educate and empower you Support to understand your hearing
makewho informed • and A doctor knows decisions you like family about your hearing health. Let • our An MD with take expertise doctors care to ofhelp your translate and navigate needs. See ad, page 6.health challenges
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MARIA O. CAYELLI, MD Memberships currently available with: 777 Senate Parkway 864-932-4114 • Anderson ClarityWellnessMD.com
Specially trained by Dr.– Andrew Maria Cayelli, MD Anderson, SC Weil in Integrative Medicine. Uses the best ofAcademy modern medicine along American of Family Physicians (Board Certified) with evidence-based complemenMind-Body Medicine Professional tary therapies in a Direct Primary Fellowship Trained in Integrative Medicine Care practice. Training in Functional Medicine
MASSAGE
Call Us Today at SALÚTEM ORGANIC 844-IDEALMD MASSAGE AND SPA
300 Randall St., Ste. F idealmd.com 864-630-6141• Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com
*Number of memberships limited. offers Salútem Organic Massage Applicationscustomized, accepted based upon space availability. therapeutic massage,
professional grade organic facials, and total body skin treatments. Located in Historic Train Depot, downtown Greer. See ad, page 16.
MASSAGE / BODYWORK HEALING CENTER
Awakening-Touch Wendy McCray, RM, LMBT 3100 Grandview Dr. 864-270-8520 • Simpsonville Awakening-Touch.massagetherapy.com
Personalized massage incorporating Bellanina Facelift massage, integrated deep tissue and Swedish massage, fire cupping, Reiki, ionic foot detox. Come discover the benefits of therapeutic massage. See ad, page 35.
RESTORATIVE & REHABILITATIVE MASSAGE June Lordi, SC Lic.# 4599 620 Howell Rd. 864-634-3019 • Greenville JuneLordiMassage.com
Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience. Member of AMTA & NCTMB.
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MINDFUL COUNSELING GREENVILLE CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS
Dr. Dale W. Dingledine 45 Greenland Dr. 864-616-5499 • Greenville GreenvilleCenter.com
When life happens, explore stressreducing strategies with an experienced, licensed clinical social worker. Relieve mental clutter, anxiety, depression, or life stress with therapeutic methods and counseling. See ad, page 39.
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
EARTH FM 103.3 WRTH FM The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville EarthFMWRTH.com
Listen to Love in the Morning on Earth FM 103.3. The Greatest Hits on Earth! See ad, page 55.
DIVINELY RESTORED
Julie Roberts, CCH,CIEC/CEP 864-354-1106 • Greer DivinelyRestored.com
As a Certified Reiki Master, Crystal Healer and Ethical Intuitive Consultant, Julie is guided by Source as she combines several modalities to provide each client a unique healing experience tailored specifically for them.
Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., C-NMM/OMM 4010 E. North St., Ste. 4 864-417-5255 • Greenville
RETAIL 1129-A Woodruff Rd. 864-987-0555 • Greenville RelaxTheBack.com/stores/greenville Greenville@RelaxTheBack.com
The leading retailer for people seeking relief and prevention of back and neck pain by offering posture and back support products and self-care solutions. See ad, page 38.
WELLNESS BY DESIGN
850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center
SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY CENTER OF CLEMSON/ANDERSON
304 Lebanon Rd. 864-646-6114 • Pendleton UnityofClemsonAnderson.org
Unity is an inclusive, progressive spiritual community emphasizing personal growth and living consciously. We offer practical teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. See ad, page 37.
QUANTUM HEALING HYPNOSIS INSIGHT QHHT
Lauren S. Hanson 864-423-8969 • InSightQHHT.com LaurenHansonQHHT@gmail.com
Lauren is a Certified and dedicated Level 2 Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner. Past life regression, quantum healing, and some intuitive surprises. Experience multi-dimensional healing in mind, body, and spirit!
THERMOGRAPHY HEALING CENTER
Carolina Holistic Health, LLC Christina LeBoeuf Lic.Ac., MAOM; CCT; CLDT 1100 Grandview Dr. 864-516-6868 • Simpsonville CarolinaHolisticHealthLLC.com
Safe, pain/radiation free imaging. FDA registered Class I medical device. Imaging starts at $150 (includes free consultation to review the results). Enhancing Chinese Medicine with Modern Technology. See ad, page 35
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Thermography, FDA-approved, non-invasive breast screening, no compression. It’s great for women with implants. Younger women can start early detection without radiation concerns. Call for details. See ad, page 5.
VETERINARY CARE ALL ABOUT PETS
Jeanne Fowler, DVM 409 Old Buncombe Rd. 864-834-7334 • Travelers Rest HolisticVetSC.com
Over 30 years’ experience offering holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, prolotherapy, laser and stem cell therapy and pet boarding too.
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PAIN MANAGEMENT
We offer several innovative strategies for pain problems. Pulsed Electrical Magnetic Frequency, Bio-Modulation and ozone injections all jump-start the healing process to get YOU out of pain. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
Dr. Lealand Fagan 900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045 • Landrum BreastImagingSC@gmail.com
REIKI / HEALING TOUCH
FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC
Osteopathically-trained physician using OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine) to help people reduce pain and discomfort, increase physical performance and improve health and general wellbeing. See ad, page 21.
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VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS 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 ad, page 56.
WEIGHT LOSS AUGER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
1315 Haywood Rd. 864-322-2828 • Greenville AugerChiro.com
Our doctor supervised ChiroThin Weight Loss program is safe, effective, affordable and designed to help you lose weight fast. Lose between 20-35 pounds in six weeks! You can because I did! See ad, page 17.
WELLNESS BY DESIGN
850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center
No need to go hungry and no gimmicks! We have an excellent track record for permanent weight loss by teaching life-style modifications, re-balancing hormones and detoxing the body. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®
864-593-8217 • Greenville/Greer 864-221-5719 • Anderson CirculationNation.com
Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 28.
WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER MOKSHA CENTER FOR WELLNESS
Mary Lydia Wilkinson, CT 201 W Stone Ave. 864-663-2136 • Greenville MokshaGreenville.com WellnessDirector@MokshaGreenville.com
Offering colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, fire cupping, access bars, yoga, qigong, lifecoaching, counseling, massage therapy, sound therapy, reiki, waxing, facials, north node coaching, ionic foot detox, whole body vibration, ear candling, and more! See ad, page 11.
WOMEN’S HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE
Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com
WELLNESS BY DESIGN
850 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste. 103 864-558-0200 • Greenville WellnessByDesign.center
Say “Goodbye” to fatigue, poor sleep, loss of sex drive, night sweats, poor memory and depression. We are patient-specific, meaning each treatment is specifically designed for the individual. See ad, pages 2 and 3.
YOGA / PILATES SOUTHERN OM HOT YOGA
1140 Woodruff Rd. 864-329-1114 • Greenville SouthernOM.com
Two Styles of hot yoga. Designed to stretch, tone, and detoxify your body, mind and spirit. Voted 2015 Best of the Upstate.
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 6
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