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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.

21 AGING WITH PURPOSE

MEANS GOOD HEALTH MAINTENANCE

Interview with Cheryl Middleton of LivingWell Integrative Health Care

22 AGING WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

by Deborah Shouse

26 ADULT ENRICHMENT

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PROGRAMS IN THE UPSTATE

28 SOLAR HEATS UP

Demand Surges as Prices Fall

by Jim Motavalli

29 GENEROUS SOLAR TAX CREDITS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

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30 PETS FOR

ADOPTION AT PAWS

32 RODNEY YEE

ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

by Marlaina Donato

34 HEALING IN MANY WAYS AT LEIGH HEALING CENTER

by Barbara Bolduc

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9 coverartist 10 newsbriefs 14 healthbriefs

14 18 globalbriefs 28 greenliving

30 naturalpet

32 fitbody

18 34 community

spotlight

19 37 healthyeating

guide

39 calendar 39 classifieds 42 resourceguide

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contact us Publisher Roberta Bolduc Managing Editor Barbara Bolduc Contributing Editors Roberta Bolduc Barbara Bolduc Alexa Wilton Advertising Roberta Bolduc Diane Irving Design & Production / Ad Design Susan Jones Wendy Wilson Distribution Wayne Vollentine Ed Wilmot To contact Natural Awakenings Upstate South Carolina Edition: Phone: 864-248-4910 or visit UpstateNA.com and choose appropriate form under Contact Us. © 2017 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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ost of us agree that we are living in an age of rapid transformation. All of our institutions, beliefs and customs seem to be morphing in unknown ways before our eyes. While it can be disconcerting, many of these changes are necessary and even exhilarating. Our concept of aging is one such social change. As we were preparing this issue with its theme of Graceful Aging, I noticed the name of Dr. Bill Thomas in our feature article, Aging with Passion and Purpose, on page 22.

Dr. Thomas, a geriatrician from Rochester, New York, is someone I admire and knew well in a previous work life. In the early 90s I was living in Charlotte, North Carolina, and working as the marketing director for a company that provided physical, occupational and speech therapy services to older adults in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. I came upon an article about a young doctor who was making waves in the elder care community by talking about the need to completely revamp the way we care for older adults. He named this new concept the “Eden Alternative”, which he said offered a way of combating the “three plagues of lonliness, helplessness and boredom” responsible for the bulk of suffering among elders in long-term care facilities.

What I read about the Eden Alternative intrigued and excited me. I made the case to my employer that for me to become a certified Eden Alternative trainer would benefit not just our company, but the community we served. What I learned in upstate New York totally changed my concept about aging. Dr. Thomas passionately spoke about the need for a new paradigm of care for elders. He spoke about introducing accessible gardening beds at wheelchair-high levels in care homes, and developing programs that involved interaction with children and pets. Most of all, he emphasized that elders have much to teach us, and that to “warehouse” this unique and rich resource is nothing short of a sin.

Dr. Thomas pointed out that nursing “homes” are built upon the same model as hospitals, and that fact is what makes them a failure as a living environment in which elders can grow and thrive. Yes, grow and thrive. It’s true we are not accustomed to thinking of our elder population in that context. But, while aging and death have been linked together in our culture, many of today’s elders and those advocating for them are rewriting the book on aging. As adults in their 70s, 80s and beyond show us they are capable of living creative and richly rewarding lives, the face of elderhood is taking on new dimensions.

Today there are hundreds of organizations belonging to The Eden Alternative Registry. Dr. Bill Thomas was named “one of the top 10 innovators changing the future of retirement” in the U.S. by the Wall Sreet Journal, and he is traveling the country with his Age of Disruption Tour, a non-fiction theatre performance that has played in over 80 cities. To learn more about the Eden Alternative, visit EdenAlt.org.

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Tiffany Seiler Cover artist Tiffany Seiler works in mixed media, including watercolors, acrylics, papers and objects like buttons to create whimsical, stylized portraits of girls that express delight and innocence. The cover work Love and Light was inspired by Seiler’s daily yoga practice. “I was raised in a family of all girls,” says Seiler. “My art is deeply rooted in positive female images surrounded by the things I love, like flowers, trees, the ocean and yoga.”

Seiler is a self-taught artist, having returned to her childhood love of drawing and painting after working as a hairdresser and makeup artist for 20 years. Seiler’s works, many of which bear inspirational messages, have been reproduced for greeting cards found in national stores such as Trader Joe’s.

Her art has also graced the pages of magazines such as Somerset Studio.

Seiler currently lives, works and paints in Independence, Kentucky, joined by her husband and six rescued animals—three dogs and three cats.

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newsbriefs Weave the Web Healing and Creative Arts Festival

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rystal Vision Books and Events Center is hosting its 16th Annual Healing and Creative Arts Festival entitled Weave the Web. Held in Hendersonville, North Carolina, this public event is free to attend although activities such as readings may have fees. The event takes place on September 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weave the Web is an outdoor festival focused around exploring gifts from Spirit. The festival will offer creative arts, a variety of healing modalities, and intuitive readings in disciplines such as astrology, psychic arts, mediumship and tarot. Visitors can also experience aura photography; experiment with essential oils; or relax with a massage. Blair Justice, one of the owners of Crystal Vision Books, explains, “This is a chance to be around like-minded people in a beautiful garden atmosphere that promotes tranquility and inner guidance.” The name Weave the Web references the intention of the event to bring people together to network and share experiences as a community, and guests are invited to bring flyers and contact info for the networking table.

Crystal Visions, a sanctuary for spiritual seekers since 1989, features an event space, private session rooms, and a garden which includes a labyrinth and a medicine wheel. The store has an extensive selection of new and used books—many of which are no longer in print—appealing to those who are exploring a variety of spiritual paths. Shoppers will find a wide selection of crystals and stones, jewelry, candles, incense, gifts and more available for purchase.

Event and Center located at 5426 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, N.C. For more information, contact the store at 828-687-1193 or visit CrystalVisionsBooks.com. See CRG, page 42.

New Locations To Purchase Nox Nutrient Supplements

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r. Jay Wilkins, CEO of Nox Nutrients and formulator of its products, has announced new locations to buy their supplements: Wellness By Design and Garner’s Natural Life Market, both of which are located in Greenville. Wilkins explains that he added these locations in order to “make nitric oxide supplements more readily available to the greater Greenville area”.

Low levels of nitric oxide in the body can lead to multiple cardiovascular problems including arterial plaquing, stiffness and aging. It can also affect healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and sexual function. Given that heart disease is still the number one cause of death, Wilkins states, “We should do all we can to slow the statistics down.

You can prevent cardiovascular problems and aging problems by maintaining your nitric oxide levels.” Nox Nutrient’s M3 Molecule Max is an all-inclusive nutritional supplement designed to raise anti-aging nitric oxide levels.

Locations: Wellness by Design, 850 S. Pleasantburg Dr.; Garner’s Natural Life Market, 27 S. Pleasantburg Dr. and 1601 Woodruff Rd., Suite A-B. For more information on Nox Nutrients, call 877-278-9070 or visit NoxNutrients.com.

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Recovery from Substance Use Disorders is Possible

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n Greenville County there are an estimated 40,000 people who are currently suffering with a substance use disorder. But most are surprised to learn that more than 30,000 people are already in long-term recovery in the county.

FAVOR Greenville (Faces And Voices of Recovery) is a one-of-a-kind peer recovery/ coaching program designed to support individuals struggling with substance use disorders, and their families. Through long-term recovery, individuals are able to rebuild damaged relationships; support their families; restore their physical, emotional and spiritual health; and contribute to the community as active and productive citizens.

Research has shown that addiction affects the brain’s reward circuitry such that memories of previous experiences with food, sex, alcohol and other drugs trigger cravings and more addictive behaviors.

Brain circuitry that governs impulse control and judgment is also altered in the brains of individuals suffering with addiction, resulting in the pursuit of “rewards” such as alcohol and other drugs. The program reports that “addiction is a chronic brain disorder, not a behavioral issue”.

As the addiction crisis continues to rise, new responses and comprehensive alternatives are needed to support people in this struggle. FAVOR Greenville provides a highly innovative and flexible approach designed for ease of access and long-term support. The program, supported by local individuals and foundations, serves over 15,000 participants and its model is free to the community.

FAVOR Greenville is located at 355 Woodruff Rd. and is open MondaySaturday, 9am-8pm. For more information, stop in or visit FavorGreenville.org for a calendar outlining available group sessions and activities.

Substantial Tax Credits for Home Solar Conversion

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ccording to Donald Redman, the president of a solar energy company based in Taylors named U.S. Energy, there are two reasons why most people choose to turn to solar energy. The first is that they are interested in being energy independent or going green to help the environment. The second, and a driving factor for investment in solar power, are the Federal and State Energy Investment Tax Credits. These tax credits can offset up to 50 percent or more of the total project investment.

Redman also notes that now is the time to invest in solar energy because both Federal and State Tax Credits are currently at the highest level that they can be. Tax credits for solar energy investments have been voted on and completely funded for this year. There are substantial incentives to enhance the tax credits for this calendar year, available on a firstcome, first-serve basis, and December 31 of this year is the last day to lock in tax credits for 2017. Redman states, “People can benefit immediately by taking control of their energy use and becoming energy independent, while simultaneously helping the environment and helping their own financial bottom line. The return on investment is impressive by any traditional accounting or financial measurement.�

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newsbriefs A Nature Based Approach to Counseling and Life Coaching

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ature’s Way Home: Counseling, Coaching, and Personal Growth Services provides nature-based and body-centered counseling and life coaching, an alternative to traditional forms that rely on the analytical left brain. Owner Shelly Smith explains that an analytical approach might be unable to resolve conflicting beliefs in the unconscious with the intentions being made consciously. “This nature-based approach teaches the client how to quiet their overactive brain and reconnect with their body—the bodymind—to hear what it’s trying to say.” Smith says that with proper guidance and practice, the “bodymind will reveal, organically and naturally, the unconscious material that is ready to be released—often in the form of memories, limiting beliefs, suppressed emotions and body sensations.”

Smith asserts that immersing oneself in nature—in a conscious way—not only provides scientifically-based health benefits, but seems to support reconnecting with the body. Therefore, all sessions are conducted outside in a peaceful and private setting. “The setting helps clients remember that they are much more than thinking heads with bodies attached. Many will experience themselves as extensions of that which created us which is inherently biased on the side of healing and growth. This can lead to a client accessing their own source of healing guidance and wisdom.”

Since 1997, Smith has been a licensed professional counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist, and in 2005 she studied with the Institute for Life Coach Training, in Austin, Texas. She is the creator of The Compassion Process, a method for self-healing and emotional freedom, and teaches this method in the context of counseling, coaching and in workshops throughout the Upstate. Smith sees individuals and couples on her property Heaven On Earth Farm, in Pickens, located 30 minutes from downtown Greenville. She also provides equine-assisted therapy and personal growth counseling.

For more information on Nature’s Way Home: Counseling, Coaching and Personal Growth Services, call 864-933-8000 or visit ShellySmith.org. See ad, page 9.

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unrift Adventures is holding their annual rental equipment sale and Customer Appreciation Day on September 8 through 10. The event will include discounted pricing on all rental canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, bikes, tents and more, and summer sandals and clothing will be on sale at 50 percent off. The event will include food trucks, live music, and special giveaways of SUP boards, kayaks and bikes.

Sunrift Adventures, which opened in 1980, is a well-established outfitter for Upstate South Carolina. Backpackers, paddlers, cyclists, hikers, climbers, travelers—or those just exercising on the Swamp Rabbit Trail—will find a wide range of equipment at the store. The store’s staff is trained to answer questions that their customers may have regarding their upcoming adventure, and their qualified and skilled employees provide boat repair, Birkenstock repair and service for bicycles.

Sunrift Adventures is located at One Center St., Travelers Rest. GPS Coordinates: 34° 58.084. N 82° 26.614. W. For more information, call 864-834-3019 or visit Sunrift.com.

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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not.

Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for non-family members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview.

The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation.

Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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EARLY BIRDS EAT BETTER AND EXERCISE MORE

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esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices. They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active.

“Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki. yevgeniy11/Shutterstock.com

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Yoga Eases Eating Disorders

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group.

Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects.

Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results.

Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.

Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s

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new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve memory function for those in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation or listen to other music for 12 minutes a day for three months, and then consider continuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found significant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily

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esearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in children with recurring throat infections.

Using data from nearly 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and quality of life for young patients following the surgery.

The analysis found that children experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year after the surgery, but that these benefits did not persist over time. Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, an associate professor of otolaryngology and co-author of the report, believes, “For any child being considered a candidate for surgery, the family must have a personalized discussion with their healthcare provider about all of the factors that may be in play and how tonsils fit in as one overall factor of that child’s health.” natural awakenings

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Beetroot Juice Helps Older Brains Act Younger

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eets contain high levels of dietary nitrate, which can increase blood flow and improve exercise performance. Researchers from Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested the impact of consuming beetroot juice prior to exercise on the somatomotor cortex, the part of the brain that processes information from the muscles.

Twenty-six older adults with hypertension that generally don’t exercise were split into two groups. Half were given a beetroot juice supplement with 560 milligrams of nitrate prior to a thrice-weekly, 50-minute treadmill walk for six weeks. The other half were given a placebo with very little nitrate. The beetroot juice group showed substantially higher levels of nitrate after exercising than the placebo group.

“We knew going in that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” explains W. Jack Rejeski, director of the Behavioral Medicine Laboratory in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest and study co-author. “We showed that compared to exercise alone, adding a beetroot juice supplement for hypertensive older adults to exercise resulted in brain connectivity that closely resembles what is seen in younger adults.”

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Milk Muddle

Organic Milk Producer Under Pressure The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers.

They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection.

Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day.

The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.

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Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills.

“We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16.

They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.”

Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve received a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018.

“High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of college students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees.

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Plutonium Problem Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs.

A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns.

After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada.

The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass.

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Toxic Practices

The Monsanto agrochemical company,long cited for its ubiquitous toxic Roundup herbicide and pro-genetically modified organism (GMO) science, is reeling from the disclosure of internal communications that indicate it suppressed knowledge of the potential dangers of its herbicide and received insider help from U.S. regulators.

Many documents have been made public by attorneys involved in a personal injury case involving cancer, just one of hundreds pending (reference nonprofit U.S. Right to Know at usrtk.org). Attorney Brent Wisner states, “These [documents] show that Monsanto has deliberately been stopping studies that look bad for them, ghostwriting literature and engaging in a whole host of corporate malfeasance. They have been telling everybody that these products are safe because regulators have said they are safe, but it turns out that Monsanto has been in bed with U.S. regulators, while misleading European regulators.”

Monsanto is currently seeking to merge with Germany’s Bayer AG, another industry giant, but the deal is subject to government review. It remains to be seen if these revelations will interfere with the process or prompt other actions by such regulating bodies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Lasers Stamp Prices on European Produce Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts.

The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce.

The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker.

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Free Wheeling

Architecture Becomes Portable Innovative, moveable mini-houses, tents and wagons are gaining advocates amid a trend toward traveling light with style. Designs range from the functional to the outlandish, and also encompass forms of transport from tugboats to tractors. The four-wheeled Collingwood Shepherd Hut wagon has a shingled exterior and wood-burning stove.

Some options can provide ready shelter during a crisis or protection in extreme weather. The Rapid Deployment Module temporary dwelling can be assembled in an hour; DesertSeal’s inflatable, lightweight tent can ward off extreme heat.

The experimental Camper Kart turns a shopping cart into a mini-home with a roof, sleeping deck and storage, all of which can be folded right back into the cart. The Portaledge is a small hanging tent that climbers can affix to a rock face and sleep in safely partway up the rock. Golden Gate 2 camper features a rounded timber frame, portholes and a spot for a surfboard.

Find fun pictures at AtlasObscura.com/ articles/mobile-architecture-tiny-houses.

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Aging with Purpose Means Good Health Maintenance Interview with LivingWell Integrative Health Care in Easley.

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pstate Natural Awakenings interviewed Cheryl Middleton, PA-C, of LivingWell Intergrative Health Care to discuss how to age well from a health perspective.

Q. What is your advice on maintaining a healthy mind and body as we age?

A. After menopause—which for men is termed andropause—it is critical to eat right, exercise, and maintain a healthy balance of good hormones like progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, DHEA/adrenals and thyroid hormones.

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Q. How can people know if their hormones are in balance?

A. The secret to balancing hormones safely is to accurately test them. Some hormones may be better measured through saliva or urine than through a blood test.

The method of testing is often a function of how the hormone is being taken: oral, topical, injectable, etc. You are never too old to have your hormones tested.

Q. What should individuals watch out for when receiving hormone replacement therapy?

A. It isn’t safe for someone in their 70s to be given the hormone dosage appropriate for someone in their 30s. Also, we advise against taking certain hormones by mouth because of studies indicating toxicity to the liver. (Bassil N, Alkaade S, Morley JE., 2009) Q. As we age, what other areas need to be monitored in order to maintain good health?

A. Another issue that can occur at any age is inappropriate thyroid medication and dosing. Most doctors’ offices test only TSH, but at LivingWell we look further and test T3, T4 and reverse T3. We also may test thyroid antibodies to see if a patient has Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland. If a patient needs treatment, we often use combination medications like Armour or Nature-throid.

Q. Is there anything else you want to add?

A. Age with purpose and live life to the fullest no matter where you are on the journey.

Cheryl Middleton, PA-C, is on staff at LivingWell Integrative Health Care in Easley. For more information, call 864-850-9988 or visit LivingWellHealthCare.com. See ad, page 3.

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

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ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k.

Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-Acceptance

While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging.

“The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do.

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Fill the Funnel of Friends

For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die.

“Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire.

“Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined.

Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead.

Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially.

Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

Understand Our Life Stories

Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey.

Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

Explore the Arts

The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we

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Older people are our greatest resource.

We need to nurture them and give them a chance to share what they know. ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.”

Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band.

“I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”

Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance.

When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions.

“Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says.

“Now I can shim sham and soft shoe.

It’s a dream come true.”

To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what

Creative Aging Resources Center for Conscious Eldering CenterForConsciousEldering.com Changing Aging ChangingAging.org Dr. Bill Thomas DrBillThomas.org The Eldering Institute Eldering.org Elders Share the Arts Estanyc.org From Aging to Sageing Sage-ing.org Kathleen Dowling Singh KathleenDowlingSingh.com National Center for Creative Aging CreativeAging.org Shepherd’s Centers of America ShepherdCenters.org other outdoor interests can I pursue?

The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Discover a Purpose

Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options.

“We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says.

Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate.

Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue.

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a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.”

Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

Meditation is one way to deepen

spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

Acknowledge Our Shelf Life

“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.”

Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want?

What does this all mean? What is spirit?”

Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be

engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations.

In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home.

Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.”

Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

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Adult Enrichment Through the OLLI Program O

lder adults are embracing specialized workshops and courses, such as those offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Clemson University. OLLI is connected to Clemson’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, and there are 120 OLLI programs connected to four-year universities around the U.S. The program at Clemson was created in 2001 as a lifelong learning organization which became connected to the Bernard Osher foundation in 2005 through an endowment. The purpose of OLLI is to provide “non-credit educational programs specifically designed for seasoned adults aged 50 and older”. While there is quite a lot of variation among the OLLI institutions, a common purpose, according to Clemson’s Osher director, Julie Vidotto, is to promote learning that will not only be long, in terms of a lifetime, but “wide and deep”. OLLI programs and courses are also available at Furman University, in Greenville.

Membership in all OLLI programs is open to all seasoned, mature learners. The Clemson OLLI program has a membership fee of $30 plus the cost of individual courses and materials. Subjects with courses include Business, Computers, Health, Home and Garden, Languages and Travel, Natural History, Outdoor Adventures, Practical Arts (Hobbies), Psychology and Science, Arts, Culture and Music.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Center (OLLI) is located at the Cheezem Education Center, 100 Thomas Green Blvd., Clemson. For more information, call 864-633-5242 or email Olli@Clemson.edu.

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Aging with Purpose at Clemson Downs

esidents at Clemson Downs, in Clemson, South Carolina, are mastering the art of aging with purpose. Founded in 1980 and nestled on a 38-acre campus, Clemson Downs is a continuing-care retirement community offering multiple care options that include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.

While no legal connection exists between Clemson Downs and Clemson University, many residents can be seen sporting the University’s famous orange and purple trademark colors. In fact, it was a group of retired CU professors who founded Clemson Downs for the purpose of serving the Clemson community with quality retirement living. Five activity directors stay busy with programs designed to engage, educate and entertain residents in all levels of care.

A favorite of Clemson Downs residents is an intergenerational program called Brain Fitness Camp. Hosted by Dr. Cheryl Dye, Director of the Institute for Engaged Aging at CU’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Science, undergraduate students establish a program of activities that Marketing Specialist Ruthie Millar says, “meet residents where they are”. The six-week programs encompass a variety of subjects such as fitness, exercise, music, dance, food and more. Friendships are formed between students and residents, sometimes lasting beyond graduation. Brain Fitness Camp has been held every semester for the past three years.

Other creative programs at Clemson Downs include a Veterans History Project for the Library of Congress where students have recorded experiences of those residents who are veterans, and G.E.TT. Cooking (Generations Eating Together Through Cooking) where residents participate in a cooking class with children.

For more information on Clemson Downs, contact Marketing Specialist Ruthie Millar at 864-654-1155, x274, or visit ClemsonDowns.com.

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SOLAR HEATS UP Demand Surges as Prices Fall

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ow is a good time to buy a solar system and get off the grid. Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen 67 percent in the last five years, reports Alexandra Hobson with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

It’s a boom period for solar—a record 14.8 gigawatts were installed last year in the U.S. Solar represented 39 percent of all new electric capacity added to the grid in 2016, surpassing natural gas (29 percent) and wind (26 percent). In the first quarter of this year, solar and wind together comprised more than half of all new U.S. power generation.

The Solar Investment Tax Credit was extended for five years at the end of 2015, so homeowners and businesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on the prices for the qualifying panels.

There are 1.3 million solar systems in the U.S. now, with a new one added every 84 seconds. Some 260,000 people currently work in the industry, double the figure of 2012.

California is the leader in installed capacity, followed by North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Utah.

Technical Breakthroughs

In 2016, the average residential solar system produced seven kilowatts, at an average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, 28

according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.”

New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings.

Panels with built-in micro-inverters are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their longterm, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit.

Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion.

Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass photovoltaic shingles that integrate with

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tile roofing materials to make the installation nearly undetectable. Tesla claims they’re three times as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house.

Solar Works for Many Now

For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes.

Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden.

Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season.

Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day.

Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels.

Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters.

They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com.

Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years.

Jim Motavalli is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. He lives in Fairfield, CT. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

Generous Solar Tax Credits in South Carolina

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onald Redman, President of US Energy Solutions, says there has never been a better time, financially, for consumers in South Carolina to turn to solar energy. The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit allows homeowners and businesses to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their tax liability equaling 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal taxes, and South Carolina’s Solar Energy Tax Credit lets residents claim a state tax credit of 25 percent of the entire installed cost of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system.

The cost of a solar energy system for a home using 5-6 kilowatts is approximately $20,000. Current federal and state tax credits can drop that cost by 50 percent or more. The largest credit that can be applied in the Palmetto state in a single year is $3500 or 50 percent of your state tax liability, whichever is less. Taxpayers can take the amount directly off their tax payment, rather than as a deduction from taxable income. As an added incentive you can claim the credit for your primary residence, vacation home, and for either an existing structure or new construction. Credits not used may be carried forward for ten years.

The best approach for a homeowner considering converting to solar energy is to have an energy audit performed, which can pinpoint areas where energy is being wasted. Energy consumption can be reduced in a variety of ways, ranging from replacing old heating systems with high efficiency HVAC and hybrid hot water systems, to installing LED lighting, solar attic fans, energy saving appliances and more.

These actions can reduce the cost of the solar system required to power a home.

With over a million solar systems operating in the U.S. and a new one added every 84 seconds, Redman sees solar energy becoming even more affordable as new technologies bring improved energy performance and costs are reduced. One innovation growing in popularity is the Standby Power System, which stores excess solar energy generated during the day. Using an emergency storage battery backup system (UPS), a home has power whenever needed and regardless of what is happening with the power grid: blackouts caused by storms, brownouts, and other reasons for utility company electrical outages. 4kw and 8kw

systems are available, ranging in price from $10,000-$18,000. A 10kW using an LG Wallpack Battery and special inverters and components can cost in the $15,000 range, turn-key.

In addition to providing solar energy systems and other high-energy efficient products, US Energy Solutions is well established as a leading green-energy resource in the Upstate. They offer free energy audits to homeowners and provide free green-energy workshops to educate the public on the benefits of solar power.

US Energy Solutions is located at 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. For more information contact US Energy Solutions at 864-729-4707 or visit WhyGreenEnergy.com. See news brief, page 11, and ad, page 17.

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Fluoride Alert Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets

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n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this.

Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.”

Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

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Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

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significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases.

According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water.

Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake.

Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe. Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for normal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

Prevent High Ingestion of Fluoride

The EWG recommends owners purchase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal byproducts. It also suggests that government set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds

Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips n In homemade food preparation, avoid Teflon-coated pans, which may increase the fluoride levels in food. n Avoid cooking with fluoridated water, which concentrates fluoride in the food. n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fluoride-free.

most at risk for bone cancer.

Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internationally recognized veterinarian and former vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, recommends providing pets with fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well.

In preparing homemade food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead. Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source.

Fox suggests a good bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized or refined calcium supplement like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a pure tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, blended with magnesium.

Fox attests that bones from longerlived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorterlived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution-contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep.

Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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nderson County PAWS is an open-intake shelter that provided help to approximately 7,400 animals last year. Kim Sanders, their director and veterinarian, says the goal of PAWS is to find loving and wonderful homes for each of the 200 dogs and 125 cats that are presently available for adoption.

There is no adoption fee for cats and the fee for dogs is $35, with reduced fees offered often. This includes heartworm testing for dogs, and FeLV, FIV for cats. The pets also receive their required vaccines and are microchipped, dewormed, spayed or neutered and receive flea treatment. PAWS is a county-funded organization.

Upstate Natural Awakenings would like to introduce you to a couple of their star boarders. We will repeat this feature in each of our quarterly pet issues which run in March, June, September and December. You can also go on to the PAWS website to view other pets who are waiting for that special person to love.

Maggie has resided at PAWS for 86 days. She is a dream with other dogs, loves kids, and has even done well with the few cats she has met. Maggie’s energy level can be a bit much for some people, so finding the right home is key for Maggie (Mags for short).

Maggie is what we like to call a “Playtime Rockstar”; she loves when volunteers come out and let she and her doggie friends romp around the dog park!

Riley has resided at PAWS for 145 days. Riley is about 2 to 3-years-old, and is an old soul. He loves to cuddle on soft doggy beds and makes friends with everyone he meets. Riley is a go-with-the-flow dogs looking for the same in a family. He loves walks, kisses, and the occasional game of fetch.

Hours: M, T, Th, Fr, Sat, noon-6 p.m.; closed Wed and Sun. PAWS Shelter, 1320 Hwy. 29 S., Anderson (half a mile from Bypass 28). Visit PetAnGo.com/ AndersonCountyPAWS to view animals available for adoption.

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Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

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enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life.

While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students.

“My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a stan-

dard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee.

With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.”

For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.”

Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work].

Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.”

Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries.

While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.”

Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice.

Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone.

You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.”

Learn more at YeeYoga.com.

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It’s Yoga! Studio Hosts Ojo Caliente Yoga Retreat

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n Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24, Kristi RiedBarton is hosting the Ojo Caliente Yoga Retreat at Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, in New Mexico. The director of It’s Yoga! Studio in Greenville, Barton’s credentials include yoga master, E-RYT 500, life coach, Amrit Method yoga therapist, natural health practitioner and reiki III certification. The retreat experience will include hiking the plateaus of the Tewa Native Americans, and morning yoga and meditation sessions. Accommodations as well as an ayurvedic meal are included in the cost, and the site also offers a 3-star artesian restaurant and rejuvenating thermal pools.

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic, or whole body, healing systems. It is said to have developed more than 3,000 years ago in India. Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body and spirit.

According to Banyan Botanicals which provides a Sanskrit glossary, the word ayurveda means “the sacred knowledge of life” and is derived from the root words ayuh, meaning “life” or “longevity”, and veda, meaning “science” or “sacred knowledge”.

your local Yoga studios Mel-O-Yoga Melanie Boulos 803-B W. Poinsett St., Greer 864-979-6133 • mboulos@bellsouth.net Rosalinda Yoga for Transformation Rosalinda McGarity, Registered Yoga Teacher 222 Cole Rd., Townville 864-313-3348 • songrose@bellsouth.net Yoga East Studio Beth Dill, Owner 4510 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors 864-915-0867 • www.yogaeast.us

Cost: $599. It’s Yoga! Studio is located at 120 Halton Rd., Ste. One, Greenville. For more information on the retreat, contact Kristin Barton at 864-354-2882 or visit ItsYogaStudio.com for reservations.

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study from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests a link between regular yoga practice and an increase in brain cortical thickness, associated with memory and attention.

The researchers used brain imaging scans (CT) to measure the cortical thickness of 42 Brazilian women older than 59.

Twenty-one of the subjects had practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least eight years. These women were compared to 21 other women matched for age and education that engaged in other physical activity comparable to hatha yoga.

The researchers found that the cortical thickness in the yoga practitioners was significantly greater in the left prefrontal lobe of the brain. This portion of brain gray matter is linked to awareness, attention, executive function and memory, suggesting that hatha yoga practice may be associated with cognitive preservation.

The scientists added, “The present results parallel those previously reported in which younger yoga and meditation practitioners had greater gray matter volumes than non-practitioners in the following brain regions: larger gray matter volume in the right anterior insula and right inferior temporal gyrus.” natural awakenings

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Healing in Many Ways at Leigh Healing Center

by Barbara Bolduc

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f you are looking for a one-stop-shop for healing, the Leigh Healing Center may be right up your alley. The practice, formerly known simply as The Healing Center, provides a wide range of wellness practitioners to fill many holistic and alternative healing needs. The practitioners—each previously established as a professional healer on their own—have come together under one roof in order to provide easy access to multiple healing modalities. Natural Awakenings spoke to Joan Massey, the practitioner who provided the inspiration for the center, in order to round up all the different options offered there.

The Leigh Healing Center has been at its current location in Simpsonville for seven years. It began with Tammy Forbes, LMBT, RMT, SCP, who provides therapeutic massage therapy, CranioSacral therapy, quantum biofeedback and reiki. Forbes previously worked in conventional medicine for over 27 years. Massey explains, “Tammy branched out to alternative medicine because she loves empowering people. She teaches techniques and provides information that enable her clients

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to participate in their healing process.”

Six years ago, Forbes invited Massey, an acupuncturist and herbalist, to join her in the quest to offer even more modalities that optimize an individual’s health potential.

Massey came from a 30-year career in Western medicine, but at the age of 51 she went back to school to earn a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine. She has been practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbology for 12 years, and is passionate about making acupuncture affordable and accessible to anyone interested in improving their health.

Massey specializes in community-style acupuncture, and explains, “Community style incorporates acupuncture in a fun, non-threatening environment, and we always include educational conversations designed to enrich all who chose to participate.”

In 2016, the Leigh Healing Center expanded, adding new practitioners. Wendy McCray, LMBT, RM, left a 25-year career in corporate America in order to recharge and follow her inner guidance, and subsequently found her purpose in life: “To serve by giving compassionate touch, listening with both hands and heart.” According to Massey, “McCray quickly built a successful massage therapy practice which includes Bellanina Facelift massage, Raindrop therapy, reiki, ionic foot detox and more.”

Hope Dennis, L.Ac, works with Massey in providing community-style acupuncture. “She was an immediate hit with the patients because of her gentle yet thorough skill set.

People are able to relax and feel comfortable when Hope is working with them,” Massey divulges.

Christina LeBoeuf, also an acupuncturist and herbalist, has ”an amazing ability” to bring the best of modern healing modalities and blend them with ancient wisdom.

Massey reveals that LeBoeuf is highly trained and skilled in electro-sound lymphatic drainage, thermography and zyto-autonomic response testing, with many more tools in her arsenal. Massey asserts, “Christina is great at combating

complex, difficult cases that have not responded to other types of therapies.”

Massey reports that Dr. Erik Beauvais, DC—who calls himself “the portable chiropractor”—provides superior chiropractic care at the most convenient time and place for the patient. He joins the center at different times throughout the month.

Leigh Healing Center is always looking for additional ways to serve the needs of its clients. To that end, they soon will be adding an ayurvedic lifestyle coach.

Massey asserts, “Anyone who comes to the center will find a dedicated staff of caring practitioners. We individually and collectively strive to educate and empower our patients to find the answers they need to optimize their health potential. For those currently in a health crisis, or for those who just want maintenance care, we have a wide variety of tools to help you accomplish your health goals.”

The Leigh Healing Center is located at 3100 Grandview Dr., Simpsonville.

For appointments or more information, each of the practitioners may be contacted directly as follows: Tammy Forbes, visit EssentialHealingTherapy. com; Joan Massey, call 864-406-3800, email Joan.Massey51@gmail.com, or visit AffordableAcupunctureByJoan. com; Hope Dennis, call 864-406-3800, or email AcupunctureHope@Live.com, Wendy McCray, call 864-270-8520, email Awakening-Touch@MassageTherapy.com, or visit Awakening-Touch.MassageTherapy. com; Christina LeBoeuf, call 864-5166868, email TCMDoc29@yahoo.com or visit CarolinaHolisticHealthLLC.com; and for Dr. Erik Beauvais, call 864-590-0125.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 “5 Love Languages” with Phyllis Benfield – 10:30amnoon. We each love differently. What language do you use? What about your loved ones? Communication is key. These insights will bring more joy and peace to your life. No registration required. Love offering appreciated.

Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Guided Meditation and Blessings – 7-8:30pm. Held every 1st Wednesday. Experience a deeper connection through prayer, and powerful blessings. This unique ceremony recognizes God in you. Join us for personal healing, prayers for others, and blessings for Earth.

No registration required. Love offering appreciated.

Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 “The Gratitude Project” with Christine deVlaming – 10:30am-noon. Start with a simple act of Gratitude and spark surprise and good feelings. Join us as Christine shares how to add value and change the effect of any interaction. No registration required. Love offering appreciated. Free. Unity Spiritual Center of Clemson/ Anderson, 304 Lebanon Rd., Pendleton. Questions, call 646-6114.

Sacred Traditions and Rituals – 6pm. A nondenominational, all inclusive worship community celebrating its 20th anniversary in Spartanburg, beginning the year with a reflection by one of its founders, the Rev. Susan Bennett, “Embracing the Other”. Free. Central United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 233 N. Church St., Spartanburg. CentralChurchStar.blogspot.com and Facebook: Sacred Traditions and Rituals.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Five Star Eating Fall Course Begins – 5pm. Ready to feel good, look good, and have energy to do what matters? Join Five Star Eating and choose healthy foods for

the rest of your life. Six weekly online lessons plus online support and membership in Five Star Eating Facebook group. $150 early bird price through 9/5. 561-5925. Register at FiveStarEating.com. Joan@ChooseJoyfulHealth.com.

Foundations of Yoga – 5:30pm. Mondays, Sept 11, 18, 25: Learn HOW to practice yoga safely with attention to alignment. Stiff bodies and beginners are welcome. Instructor Joan Craig is a certified yoga therapist. $10/class. Event held at Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd., Greer. 561-5925. ChooseJoyfulHealth.com.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Embracing Chaos – 6pm. Interact with unbridled horses to develop solid, pragmatic, science-based strategies to deal with whatever life throws in your way. Seven class series on Tuesdays beginning September 12, runs through October. Sign up by September 4 for early bird rate. Early bird rate: $149 for 7 classes. Equine Flow, 73 Ferguson Rd., Piedmont. Monique@ EquineFlow.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Cosmic Quarterly Forecast – 7-9pm. Join us for an interpretation of coming events through astrology, tarot and intuitive gifts. A psychic report for the next 3 months from WNC’s top prognosticators: Julie King, JonnaRae Bartges, Sandra Sullivan and Belinda Dunn. $15 cash.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Edible Plants Class – 9:30am. Trail Blazer Survival School will be offering an edible plants class at its Union, SC, campground location. A qualified instructor will teach participants how to find, identify, and prepare edible and medicinal plants from the wild. $59/class; $10/shuttle (op-

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 “Truth & Tunes” with L.C. Branch – 10:30amnoon. L.C. Branch, accomplished singer/songwriter and music director of Unity Spiritual Center, will be sharing songs and words that affirm the truth of you and your I AM. No registration required.

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Weave The Web – Intuitive & Healing Arts Festival – 11am-5pm. Meet creative artisans, energy healers, massage therapists, aura photography and intuitive readers, as we gather together and network and Weave The Web of our community. Enjoy our beautiful garden, have lunch with friends. Raffle prizes. Free admission; session fees determined by vendor. Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy. / Hwy. 25 (I-26 Exit 44), Hendersonville, NC. 828687-1193. CrystalVisionsBooks.com

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plan ahead WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Birth Education-Birth as a Rite of Passage – 6-9pm. 4 week series. Topics: Anatomy & Physiology; Demystifying Prenatal Care; Basics of Body Mechanics; Connecting with Your Baby; Holistic Stages of Birth; Physiologic Labor & Birth; Immediate Postpartum; Your Fourth Trimester; The Breastfeeding Relationship. $250/couple (birth partners welcome). Rooted Birth Collective, 106 Welcome St., Greenville. RootedBirthCollective.com/classesevents. Emily@RootedBirthCollective.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 The Illuminate Expo – 10am. Come experience real intuitive guidance, alternative healing therapies, great speakers. Over 40 psychic readers and healers all available for $20 per session. Free lectures, great food, amazing vendors with gifts, art, jewelry, crystals and more. $9.00 admission per day. Children under 12 free. Parking free. Julie King, Event held at Blue Ridge College Conference Hall, 180 W. Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC. 831-601 -9005. TheIlluminateExpo.com TheIlluminateExpo@gmail.com.

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monday 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.

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The Path to Optimal Health – Every 3rd Monday.

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Auger Family Chiropractic, 1315 Haywood Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville. 322-2828.

tuesday 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.

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Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

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wednesday 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 Free Solar & Energy Savings Workshop Lunch/ Learn — 12:15pm. Educational event in our showroom to learn how to stop paying outrageous power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment and become energy independent. Light food and drinks provided.

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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

plus: holistic eye health APRIL

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

food sensitivities eco-yards

plus: medical massage MAY

natural pregnancy & childbirth plus: women rising JUNE

chronic pain remedies

plus: hybrid vehicles update JULY

natural detox options plus: true prosperity AUGUST

rethinking cancer

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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.

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transformative travel

plus: yoga OCTOBER

plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

diabetes prevention & reversal plus: silent retreats DECEMBER

uplifting humanity plus: holidays

saturday Free Solar and Energy Savings Workshop Brunch — 9:30am. 2nd and 4th Saturday.

Educational event in our showroom to learn how to stop paying outrageous power bills, save money, improve your home, take advantage of thousands in government incentives, help the environment and become energy independent. Light food and drinks provided. Free. US Energy, 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. 729-4707. WhyGreenEnergy.com.

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ADVANCED BODYWORK HARMONY AND FUSION, LLC

220 N. Main St. 864-214-6720 • Greer HarmonyAndFusionLLC@gmail.com

A balanced approach to stressfree living with advanced bodywork, reflexology, qigong, EMF solutions, stress elimination, environmental sensitivities, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases and anxiety disorders.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE OF GREER Ruth Kyle, L.Ac. 106 Memorial Dr. 864-877-0111 • Greer

Great results with pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, endometriosis, Meniere’s disease and stress.

Specializes in orthopedic issues and more in a tranquil environment. Cupping offered to patients for $30/30 minutes. Call with questions or for an appointment.

FIVE SHEN WELLNESS & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

1320 Haywood Rd. • Greenville 864-619-1398 • FiveShen.com

Free 30 minute consultation. Five Element Acupuncture & traditional herbal medicine specializing in mental/emotional wellness, PTSD, depression, stress/anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, migraines and pain.

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LEIGH HEALING CENTER

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

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Specializing in pain management, aromatherapy, cold wave laser, Chinese herbs and detoxification techniques. Individual private sessions also available. See ad, page 23.

KUBOTA ACUPUNCTURE

Naoki Kubota, L.Ac 3 Bishop St., Ste. 205, Inman, SC 47-A Orange St., Asheville, NC 828-713-4755

AROMATHERAPY GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE

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

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive line of natural cosmetics and much more.

Open 7 days a week for your convenience. See ad, back cover.

GOOD TO GO

5000 Old Spartanburg Rd. Beside Pivotal Fitness 864-244-2733 • Taylors GoodToGoJuiceBar.com

Ta k e i t a l l i n and enhance your wellbeing. We carry G2™ 100% pure therapeutic essential oils in single and custom blends. See ad, page 29.

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

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

See ad, page 3.

BOOKSTORES METAPHYSICAL BOOKSTORE & EVENT CENTER

5426 Asheville Hwy. 828-687-1193 • Hendersonville, NC CrystalVisionsBooks.com

New & Used Books, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Music, Incense, Candles, Tarot, Statuary, Intuitive Readers, Energy Workers, Event Space, Labyrinth.

We buy books! Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

It’s not normal to live with neck/ back pain, headaches, IBS, allergies, ADHD, insomnia and more.

Chiropractic care will get you back to normal. Call us now! See ad, page 6.

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

Forty years of experience in Japanese acupuncture. Treats the whole body, relieving symptoms and healing the root cause. General health will be restored.

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We help people get to the root cause of their health issues where other doctors cannot. We use Bio-Energetic testing methods and incorporate German-manufactured Homeopathic drainage remedies and supplements. Oxygen Therapy and Chiropractic Care also offered. See ad, page 7.

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 9.

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MOUNTAIN MOVEMENT CENTER 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 14.

COUNSELING AND COACHING NATURE’S WAY HOME

Shelly M. Smith, LPC, LMFT 864-933-8000 • Pickens ShellySmith.org ShellyAsCoach@gmail.com

Specializing in a nature-based, body-centered approach to help you get to the root of the issue and release it with ease. Free phone consultation. Call or email to schedule. See ad, page 9.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Offering compounding solutions for pediatric, veterinarian, dermatolo g y, t o p i c a l p a i n creams, hormone replacement, hospice, sports medicine and more. Covered by insurance. Free and curbside delivery. Pure, natural beauty and nutritional products.

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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 4.

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, laser-assisted periodontal therapy and ozone therapy; fluoride-free office since 1995. See ad, page 4.

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.

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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.

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2531 Woodruff Rd. (Five Forks Promenade) 864-520-1550 • Simpsonville GreenHillRx.com

EVENT CENTER

EEG BRAIN TRAINING BRAIN REFOCUS

Sara Grunthaler Kunkle, MS, LPES 3519 Pelham Rd., Ste. 104 864-663-2403 • Greenville BrainRefocus.com BrainRefocus@gmail.com

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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 34.

HAPPY COW CREAMERY

332 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699 • Pelzer HappyCowCreamery.com

Offering high-quality, fresh milk directly from our own grass-fed 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 20.

FOOD AND DRINK KANGEN IONIZED WATER

Joseph Heustess, Distributor 864-364-4913 WatershedSC.com WatershedSC@gmail.com

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

HAIR SALON / SPA NANCY LEE’S HAIR ART

Nancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp. Operating in the Greer area 864-320-2359 • Greer

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

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIO

Marla Rosenburg, Owner/Stylist 1018 S. Batesville Rd. 864-968-0200 • Greer

A healthier way to beauty. Natural, non-toxic, organic products and services. Chicago and European trained with thirty years experience. Certified master colorist. hair design, care and consultation specialist. For a limited time, offering complimentary 30-minute consultation (1st time clients only; expires 11/31/17). Open TuesdaySaturday. Credit cards accepted.

MASSAGE / BODYWORK

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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 37.

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, naturally-raised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products and an eat-in café, deli and juice bar. Check out our event calendar for upcoming happenings.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

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

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.

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Pain and stress reduction and injury rehabilitation. Improve circulation, flexibility, athletic performance and posture. 30+ years’ experience.

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GreenvilleCenter.com Training in Functional Medicine When life happens, explore stressreducing strategies with an experiLIFE COACHING enced, licensed clinical social Call Us Today at worker. Relieve mental clutter, MIND OVER MATTER anxiety, depression, or life stress 844-IDEALMD with therapeutic methods and counOasis Day Spa & Wellness Center seling. See ad, page 11.

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Coach, works withspace clients on life

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FULCRUM OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CLINIC

Rebecca J. Bowers, D.O., C-NMM/OMM 4010 E. North St., Ste. 4 864-417-5255 • Greenville

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 27.

MASSAGE SALÚTEM ORGANIC MASSAGE AND SPA

300 Randall St., Ste. F 864-630-6141• Greer Salutem-om.MassageTherapy.com

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Salútem Organic Massage offers customized, therapeutic massage, professional grade organic facials, and total body skin treatments.

Located in Historic Train Depot, downtown Greer. See ad, page 19.

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PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN DOYEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Upstate Photographer 864-449-7335 • Upstate JonathanDoyelPhotography.com JonathanDoyelPhotography@gmail.com

SOLAR AND GREEN ENERGY U.S. ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Don Redman, President 3146 Wade Hampton Blvd. • Taylors, SC 864-729-4707 • WhyGreenEnergy.com

Assisting residential and commercial property owners with cost-effective solar and green energy solutions for saving money and reducing or eliminating their dependency on grid power.See ad, page 17.

Picture Your Life. Visit our website to schedule your portrait session for children, professional, boudoir, and more. Request a quote for wedding and event photography.

SPIRITUAL CENTER RADIO EARTH FM 103.3 WRTH FM The Greatest Hits on Earth 864-242-6240 • Greenville EarthFMWRTH.com

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 16.

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REIKI / HEALING TOUCH DIVINELY RESTORED

Julie Roberts, CCH,CIEC/CEP 864-354-1106 • Greer Divinely-Restored.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.

THERMOGRAPHY LEIGH 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 23.

ROLFING / STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION CODY SMOLIK, LLC

Offices in Greenville, SC; Fairfield County, CT; Park Slope, Brooklyn Cody.Smolik@gmail.com Cody-Smolik-Rolf-Si.com 917-544-4412 (cell)

Advanced Rolf Practitioner/ Structural Integrator – align and transform your body. End pain; help with chronic injury, scar tissue; add resilience, flexibility; improve balance and movement.

Structural Integration offers long-lasting results.

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

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Does your TSH look good, but you still feel terrible? At LivingWell we go beyond TSH and look at things like free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies. We also understand and treat Hashimoto’s. See ad, page 3.

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. See ad, page 31.

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, k n o w l e d g e a b l e s t a ff .

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WHOLE BODY VIBRATION CIRCULATION NATION®

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Shake your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suitable for all ages, including seniors. Hydrate, vibrate, rejuvenate and try the easiest 10 minute workout you’ll ever do! See ad, page 35.

WOMEN’S HEALTH LIVINGWELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE

Andrea Wininger, MD, FACOG 838 Powdersville Rd, Ste. G 864-850-9988 • Easley LivingWellHealthcare.com

Dr. Wininger is a Board-certified, Ob/Gyn physician who is committed to an integrative healthcare approach to patient care. Her focus at LivingWell is to partner with patients in addressing their healthcare needs. She utilizes both her traditional medical background, as well as the best of alternative/holistic therapies to provide personalized patient care. See ad, page 3.

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