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Our recent hot summer here in the Upstate is becoming a memory, and the cooler

morning temperatures are feeling so good these days. The wonderful scent of fall is in the air; however, record high summer tempera-tures and low rainfall levels have caused the Upstate to experience a moderate drought, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to end soon. For two years in a row, rainfall has decreased. The local news is filled with features about the need to conserve water. That’s why our theme this month, Green Living, Blue Planet, is so

timely. As we head into the typically driest few months of the year, the article Wa-ter, Water Everywhere on page 32 reminds us of the preciousness of this life-giving gift and ways to lighten our water footprint. For useful information on water myths and truths, including water quality, check out Liquid Nutrition on page 30. See our Green Living section for informative tips especially for business owners. How to Green a Business on page 24 provides simple steps to an eco-friendly bottom line. October is Healthy Spine Month and we are focusing on our local practitioners of chiropractic, on page 20. As you review the guide, you’ll learn about these profes-sionals and how they can support your health and fitness.

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communitynewsGreenville’s Revived Aquatic Center Welcomes You to Test the Waters

Greenville County Recreation District’s Westside Aquatic Center closed its doors last August for a major facility renovation.The nine-month project resulted in a

state-of-the- art 52,000 square-foot facility which houses an Olympic-sized pool and a 25 yard ther-apy pool. The newly renovated facility re-opened in May just in time for the 2011 Summer season. Westside recently kicked off its fall schedule, which includes much more than aquatic programs. Included in the new facility is an exercise room with treadmills, ellipticals, and recumbent bikes and a multi-purpose room that offers the space to

hold group fitness classes such as yoga, kickboxing, and youth martial arts. Westside has a variety of aquatic programs to choose from like Water Fitness, Team Greenville Competitive Swimming, Championship Swim School, Kayaking, a Triathlon Fitness program, and Fun Zone Pool Parties featuring their new inflatable floating obstacle course.

Westside Aquatic Complex is located at 2700 W. Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville. For a more detailed pool and facility schedule, call 864-679-7946 or visit GreenvilleRec.com.

New Fitness Program Blooms at Hatcher Garden

Hatcher Garden, in cooperation with Tanya Ray, fitness coordinator for Summit Hills of Spartanburg, has developed a low impact fitness program called Fit in

the Garden. The program is entirely self-directed. Not only will visitors to the garden be able to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, but they will be able to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the wide paved paths and get a healthy workout at the same time. Robin Vollmer, executive director of Hatcher Garden, along with residents at Summit Hills, approached Tanya Ray with the idea of planning a workout that could be used in the garden. A group of exercise participants from Summit Hills came out to the garden and tried the program to see how it would ac-commodate them. The group was delighted with the simple exercises in the tranquil environment of Hatcher Garden. “I believe Fit in the Garden is a wonderful way for Hatcher to incorporate fitness and fun into the garden. Even though I designed it with seniors in mind, I feel that the program suits everyone, from young school-age children to adults just starting an exercise pro-gram,” says Tanya Ray, fitness coordinator for Summit Hills and the designer of Fit in the Gar-den. Copies of the program, noting simple exercises that can be done at various sites in the garden, are available at the entrance.

The free public garden in the heart of Spartanburg is open every day of the year during daylight hours. Parking is free at the entrance to the garden. Guided tours are available if arranged in advance, and the garden is available to individuals and groups without guides any time the garden is open.

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve is located at 832 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-574-7724 or visit HatcherGarden.org.

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Upstate Non-Profit Honors Local Iconic Business

Upstate Forever, one of the Upstate’s most influential non-profits, recently rec-ognized downtown Greenville’s Mast General Store with a framed print in

recognition of the store’s Land Trust Day. “Recognized for the eighth year at Mast General Store, Land Trust Day is a friend-raising event, encouraging new memberships in local land trusts, as well as an educational opportunity to learn how these groups unite the past and future by preserving our land heritage,” a Mast General Store representative ex-plains. The store donated 20 percent of all sales on Land Trust Day, resulting in a record donation of

$7,200 to support Upstate Forever’s Land Trust Program. Upstate Forever promotes sensible growth and the protection of special places in the Upstate region of South Carolina.

For more information visit UpstateForever.org.

I Can Do It! Conference Gathers Leading Authors

Twenty-four of today’s most motivating

authors will share their tips and advice on personal growth at the I Can Do It! Conference November 11 to 13 at the Tampa, Florida Convention Center. Featured speakers that will empower and inspire include Dr. Wayne Dyer (Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits); Marianne Williamson (A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever); Gregg Braden (Deep Truth: Igniting the Memory of Our Origin, History, Destiny and Fate); Brad Lamm (Just 10 Lbs: Easy Steps to Weighing What You Want, Finally); Cheryl Richardson (You Can Create an Exceptional Life, co-authored with Louise Hay); and Christiane Northrup, M.D. (Menopause and Beyond: New Wisdom for Women).

Now in its ninth year, the event provides an opportunity to hear favorite authors at keynote presentations and workshops for a day, an evening or the entire weekend. “The conference is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals to realign and con-centrate only on themselves and their personal journey,” says Reid Tracy, president and CEO of Hay House, Inc., the event’s presenter and an international leader in self-help and motivational publishing.

Location: 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, Florida. For more information, including a full schedule, or to register for tickets, call 800-654-5126 or visit ICanDoIt.net or HayHouse.com.


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Cherrydale Family Chiropractic is Taking Health to the Max

Cherrydale Family Chiropractic is one of the newest Maximized Living offices in the Upstate. CFC will be hosting a Maximized

Living Makeover on Saturday October 8th. The nationwide event, with over 300 offices and 20,000 participants, is a complete makeover of all health aspects including nutrition, exercise, and detox. The loca-tion of this opportunity will be announced at a future time. “One out of two people are dying of heart disese. One out of three are dying from cancer. The way we look at health in America is not working. It’s time to change the way we view and manage our health. Learn the tools to not just avoid disease but learn to live your life to the Max,” encourages Dr. Jeremy Wilson. Wilson is certified in the 5 Essentials and is part of the Wellness Advisory Council for the USA judo, powerlifting, and wrestling teams.

Cherrydale Family Chiropractic is located at 3223-A North Pleasant-burg Dr., Greenville. For more information, call 864-558-8174 or visit MaximizedLivingDrWilson.com.

Addison Homes Wins National Safety Award Addison

Homes has earned national recognition for its commit-ment to work-site safety. The Greenville-based homebuilder won a first-place Safety Award for Excellence from the National Association of Home Builders and Builders Mutual Insur-ance Company. Presented in the Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year category, this top honor recognizes Addison Homes for its comprehensive efforts designed to ensure an accident-free work environment for employees, trade partners and vendors.

“We strive, every day and on every job, to maintain a safe, healthy work environment,” says Todd Usher, president of Addison Homes. “Our company invests significant resources to provide for the well-being of our employees, partners and clients.”

Usher notes there’s never been an incident of serious physical injury on an Addison work-site. “This record is a testament to the success of our company’s safety program,” he says.

Addison Homes builds all of its homes to rigorous ENERGY STAR® and EarthCraft House™ standards. As a leader in sustainable, high-per-formance building, Addison Homes has received numerous awards and recognition including the 2010 Green Building Advocate of the Year Award from the National Association of Home Builders, 2009 Builder of the Year Award from the Home Builders Association of Greenville, 2008 Individ-ual Environmental Stewardship Award from the Upstate chapter of the US Green Building Coun-cil, Upstate Forever’s 2008 Sustainable Commu-nities Champion and 2007 EarthCraft House™ Regional Builder of the Year Award.

For more information, call 864-848-2667 or visit Addison-Homes.com.

Get Your Tails Waggin’ at the 28th Annual Bark in the Park

Concerned Citizens for Animals (CCA) is holding its 28th Annual Bark in the Park festival on October 29th. The CCA is an animal shelter

rescue group, committed to helping ani-mals and educating the community about their treatments. Dogs can walk their fami-lies to visit over forty vendors. Don’t forget to leash up for food, games, activities, dog training, clinics, microchipping, and raffle tickets. Join the dog/owner pair contest for the best spooktacular Halloween costume. Greenville’s K-9 Patrol will perform at this fundraising event. Registration begins at 10:30am. The

event runs from 11am – 3pm and there will be a blessing of the animals before the dog walk begins. All proceeds will benefit CCA’s major programs, which include adoptions, low cost spay/neuter program, humane education out-reach and the feral cat colony program.

Bark in the Park will be held at Greenville Tech’s main campus on S. Pleasantburg Dr. For more information, call 864-243-4222 or visit ccaweb.org.

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New Help for Colds and Flu

Believing that nature’s remedies are best, Daily Manufacturing recently added Berry-C and Green Drink to its product line to help individuals combat the

upcoming cold and flu season. Berry-C, an all-natural, fruit-derived vitamin C extract, works to boost the immune system. Green Drink com-bines the supplement power of alfalfa, broccoli and spinach juice powders with chlorella. Like most Daily products, both are free of major al-lergen foods.

“With the cold and flu season quickly ap-proaching, school in session and holiday gather-

ings just around the corner, it becomes even more important to be conscious of the health of ourselves and our loved ones,” advises Dr. Jim Daily, III, vice presi-dent. “Then we can enjoy the season and not let it get the best of us.”

Family owned and operated since its founding in 1979, Daily Manufacturing offers a full line of vitamins and dietary supplements. Daily notes, “Every product with the ‘Daily’ name must promote wellness and optimal health without risk of harm.”

For more information call 800-782-7326 or visit Daily-Mfg.com. See ad, page 44.

Variety of Opportunities Are Cooking Up for Spice of Life Fest

The 2nd Annual Spice of Life Food & Fitness Fest will be held at Greenville’s TD Convention Center (formerly Caro-

lina First Center) March 17 and 18. This festive, community event will have more than 100 exhibitors selling and sampling products that relate to nutrition, health and wellness, fitness and outdoor recreation, and green living and sustainability. The festival will offer attendees plenty to see and do with healthy cooking demonstrations and lessons, as well as green living seminars, en-tertaining workshops, nutrition tips and advice from experts, and running/cycling and hiking/camping classes and clinics. The Spice of Life Food & Fitness Fest is presented by Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. Other part-ners and sponsors include Imagine Center, City of Greenville’s Bikeville, Earth Fare, and Natural Awakenings. The festival’s official beneficiary is SC Mountains to Midlands Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Exhibitor applications are now being accepted and booths start at just $195.

For more information, call 864-250-9713 to reserve your exhibitor booth or visit SpiceofLifeFest.com. See ad, page 21.


Household Chemicals May Pose Risk for Breast Cancer

A study recently published in the journal Environmental Health reports that frequent use of common household

cleaning products may increase a woman’s risk for breast can-cer. The study was undertaken by the Silent Spring Institute, a partnership of scientists, physicians, public health advo-cates and community activists dedicated to identifying links

between the environment and women’s health, especially breast cancer. Re- searchers conducted telephone interviews with 787 women

diagnosed with breast cancer and 721 comparison women, questioning them about their product use, beliefs about breast cancer causes, and established and suspected risk factors. Executive Director Julia G. Brody, Ph.D., says, “Women who reported the highest combined cleaning product use had a doubled risk of breast cancer com-pared to those with the lowest reported use. Use of air fresheners and products for mold and mildew control were associated with increased risk. To our knowledge, this is the first published report on cleaning product use and the risk of breast can-cer.” The use of insect repellents was also associated with increased risk.

healthbriefsOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Science Behind an Apple a DayAccording to Bahram H. Arjmandi, Ph.D., a

registered dietician and chair of the Depart-ment of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences at Florida State University, there is scientific truth in the adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The nationally recognized nutrition researcher, a Margaret A. Sitton professor, maintains that apples are a “miracle fruit,” providing health benefits beyond fiber. Earlier animal studies have shown that the pectin and polyphenols in apples improve lipid metabolism and lower the production of pro-inflammatory mol-ecules. Arjmandi’s new study is the first to evaluate the long-term cardio-protective effects of eating apples daily. He randomly assigned 160 women, ages 45 to 65, to one of two dietary intervention groups: one received 75 grams of dried apples each day (the equivalent of four or five fresh apples); the other ate dried prunes. Arjmandi reports surprising results: “Incredible changes in the apple-eating women happened by six months—they experienced a 23 percent decrease in LDL [bad] cholesterol.” Daily apple consumption also led to lower levels of C-reactive protein, which is known to trigger inflammation in the body. In another unexpect-ed benefit, the apple-eaters lost an average of 3.3 pounds.

Source: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

CAUTIONARY NEWS ABOUT CALCIUMNew research published online in

the British Medical Journal adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in postmenopausal women. Many older women take calcium supplements to manage osteoporosis, but after re-analyzing data on 16,718 women participating in the seven-year Women’s Health Initiative Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Study, researchers at the University of Auck-land, in New Zealand, now urge reas-sessment of calcium prescriptions to maintain bone health. Their metastudy showed that postmeno-pausal women that took combined calcium and vitamin D supple-ments had in-creased risk of heart attacks.

SAFFLOWER OIL — GOOD FOR THE HEARTSafflower oil, a common cook-

ing oil, may help improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation and blood sugar levels, and elevate HDL (good) cholesterol in overweight women with Type 2 diabetes, accord-ing to new research from Ohio State University. The study also revealed that the oil helps reduce abdominal fat, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The findings in-dicate that a daily dietary dose of one and two-thirds teaspoons is sufficient for a person to benefit from the oil’s health-protective effects.


Antibiotics not an Answer for Asthmatic KidsA new study led by researchers at the

University of California, San Francisco, reveals that some antibiotics may be over-prescribed for children with asthma. Of the 5,198 outpatient visits included in the analy-sis, antibiotics were routinely ordered during nearly one in six visits, although national health guidelines do not currently recom-mend them as a therapy. However, when best practices for treating asthma and preventing attacks were discussed by pediatricians during offi ce visits, patients were less likely to re-ceive antibiotic prescriptions. The researchers suggest that doctors spend more time educat-ing their patients about alternatives, as well as potential side effects of the drugs. According to Dr. Kris De Boeck, from the University Hospital of Leuven, in Belgium, the side effects from overuse of antibiotics may include compromised immune systems, potentially worse asthma symptoms and the spread of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.”

Source: Pediatrics and Reuters Health

PFCs Linked to Early Menopause

In the largest study ever done on the effects of per-fl uorocarbons (PFCs) on women’s hormone systems,

West Virginia University researchers found in blood tests that higher levels of these manmade chemicals are associated with early menopausal symptoms in females aged 42 to 64. Premature menopause has been linked to a variety of health problems, includ-ing cardiovascular disease. Researchers collected data from 25,957 women, measuring serum concentration levels of PFCs and the female hormone estradiol, and reported a defi nite association between PFC exposure, decreased estra-diol and early menopause. Women with high blood levels of PFCs also had signifi cantly lower concentra-tions of estrogen, compared with peers showing low levels of the chemicals. PFCs are found in many common household

products, including food containers, clothing, furniture, carpets and paints. Their broad use has resulted in widespread dissemination in water, air, soil, plant life, animals and humans, even in remote parts of the world. A probability sample of U.S. adults conducted by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found measurable concentrations of PFCs in 98 percent of the participants tested.

Source: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

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Collaborative efforts to improve air quality in the Greenville area

have been going on since 2006. Led by General Electric (GE), the latest one includes a partnership with the City and County of Greenville, Enter-prise Rent-A-Car, Greenville Spar-tanburg International Airport (GSP) and Thurso Power Systems. These organizations are working together to implement the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem Pilot Program, which will provide access to electric vehicles and a network of charging stations. The EV Ecosystem Program also seeks to improve the community’s quality of air and life and decrease

gas dependence, carbon footprint and CO2 emissions.

Brian Edens, President of Thurso Power Systems in Greenville explains, “We don’t have good air quality in Green-ville, and most people don’t realize that it is due to vehicle exhaust.” In 2010, Edens started Thurso Power Systems, a company that provides, installs, and services elec-tric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) in the Upstate. Edens says electric vehicles benefit the environment, increase our energy independence and encourage new technology. He explains that many major companies in NC and SC are involved in manufacturing parts and charging stations for electric vehicles and employ local people. Edens reports that Clemson’s International Center for Automotive Re-search (CUICAR), Proterra, REMA, BMW, GE and Eaton, to name a few, are actively involved, and Furman and Clemson Uni-versities have fleets of electric vehicles.

GE recently introduced, WattSta-tion™, which enables fast level 2 charg-ing at home and on the road. It is offered in pedestal or wall mounts. The City and County of Greenville have charging sta-tions throughout the area. Sandra Yudice, assistant to the Greenville County admin-istrator, shares that a new charging station is open at Greenville County Square. It is estimated that there are about 40 charging stations in the area, located in downtown hotels, city parking garages, Greenville Zoo, Furman University, gas stations and businesses.

Thomas Weathers, a Greenville County resident, leased a Chevy Volt in December, 2010. “I wanted to do some-thing for the environment and also not

have to purchase gasoline. I can go about 40 miles on a charge and the car has a feedback monitor to allow for efficiency,” says Weathers. He explains that when not driving the car, it is being charged. He has a portable charger at home, plugs in while at work, and at area charging stations. Weathers adds that the cost to charge is minimal and the car performs better than a gasoline-run vehicle.

Cheryl Rothenberg, director of business rental sales at Enterprise, states that they are introducing elec-tric vehicle rentals to give Greenville drivers an early opportunity to experi-ence this technology, whether it’s a test drive, curiosity or because they want a fuel-efficient rental option. They will be available at specific locations in the area. Rothenberg shares that incor-porating electric vehicles into their WeCar programs is a natural extension of Enterprise’s tradition of being an in-tegral part of almost every community’s sustainable mobility and transportation infrastructure.

For additional information on this program, visit: GreeningOfGreenville.com.

Michele Senac is a freelance writer in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is certified in Inte-rior Redesign and Feng Shui. For in-formation, contact 864-631-9335 or FineRedesigns.com. See ad page 35.

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by Janet Krinke

First, get a good strategy for early detection.

“There is no reason to feel like helpless bystanders if we are proac-tive about detection and prevention,” says Janet Krinke, CTT, owner of CORE Medical Thermography, a company that provides infrared breast thermography in the Upstate. Adding thermography to regular breast health care provides a unique view of the breasts by detecting heat produced by increased blood ves-sel circulation and metabolic changes that may be associated with a tumor’s growth. When used as part of a multi-modal approach, 95 percent of early stage cancers may be detected.

Thermography is completely painless and harmless and is viable for women of any age. Women with breast

implants and reductions can easily be imaged without a loss in data sensitiv-ity. Since the mid 1970s, there have been many improvements of imaging and reporting in breast thermogra-phy. Over 800 peer-reviewed studies support the use of infrared thermog-raphy as part of a smart approach to early detection, and more sophisticated reporting is available. For instance, CORE provides patients with a very detailed report which rates each breast separately on a 1-5 grading scale. This allows women to track the progression of their breast health more closely.

When a mammogram is either inconclusive or there is a finding, ad-ditional tests such as an ultrasound or MRI are recommended. Similarly, when there is a suspicion or finding in an infrared thermogram, recommenda-

tions will be made in the report to seek further testing and a physician’s ad-vice. This may seem to the patient like extra testing, but isn’t it worth the effort to do all you can to win this battle?

Second, take a look at nutrition and environmental factors.

This can sometimes feel like a great big maze of choices to navigate; however, who said you have to navi-gate it alone? Besides the many books and articles available on nutrition and breast health, this region has an experi-enced and knowledgeable community of traditional, scientific and spiritual healers. Natural Awakenings is filled with resources that can either begin your journey to wellness or help you take it further.

One risk factor for breast cancer is estrogen dominance in the breasts. A study from the National Cancer Insti-tute shows that breast tissue levels of estrogen may be up to 50 times higher than those found in laboratory blood tests* (*Jefcoate, C.R., et al: Chapter 5 – Tissue-Specific Synthesis and Oxida-tive Metabolism of Estrogens. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, No. 27, 95-112, 2000). Transdermal progester-one cream applied nightly directly to the breasts has shown improvement in many patients’ thermograms where a specific vascular pattern suggestive of estrogen dominance / progesterone deficiency was visible in previous ther-mograms.

Various studies have also shown that phytoestrogens present in foods like processed soy and flax seed can also contribute to estrogen dominance. Additionally, one very recent study showed that more than 70 percent of plastic products designed to come in contact with foods and beverages released chemicals that acted like es-trogen. Even BPA-free plastics showed estrogenic activity. (Environmental Health Perspectives, March 2, 2011). Hormone-free meats may also be a bet-ter choice for women concerned about too much estrogen dominance.

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Lastly, exercise and reduce stress.This is always good advice. There is vast and well-

documented evidence that moving your body increases your overall physical and mental health. The immune system really gets a boost when we make time for regular exercise. Giving ourselves a certain amount of quiet reflection and tranquility is equally important. In our busy lives, we need to seek out positive activities and rest time in order for our bodies to function efficiently. Every woman has the power to be a guardian of her breast health!

For more information about CORE Medical Thermogra-phy (a division of CORE Inspections, Inc.) or to schedule an appointment, call 864-423-6256 or visit CoreMedicalTher-mography.com. See ad, this page.



What do dis-tinguished athletes

like Jerry Rice, a Hall of Fame retired wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion, and Lance Armstrong, a former professional road racing cyclist and seven-time Tour de France winner, have in common? To withstand the rigors and intensity of each of their sports, these champions have both used the services of a chi-ropractic doctor skilled in chiropractic sports sciences and rehabilitation. As more athletes discover that chi-ropractic care goes beyond rehabilita-tion benefits to further enhance perfor-mance, they are coming to rely on it as a tool to support the healthy structure and functioning of their skeletal and muscu-lar system. A 2002 study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physi-ological Therapeutics noted that 31 per-cent of National Football League teams

include chiropractors on their staff. Doctor of Chiro-practic Jeff Ludwick assists players of the Harrisburg Stam-

pede, a semi-professional Pennsylvania football team. “Improper spinal align-ment creates muscular imbalances and nerve interferences,” advises Ludwick, owner of Camp Hill Family Chiroprac-tic, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. “With properly aligned skeletal and nervous systems, an athlete’s body doesn’t have to work as hard,” which is why team members receive spinal adjustments before hitting the field for this high-impact sport. Ludwick notes that football is known for stressing hip joints, because when a player’s hip turns out even a few degrees, especially from sudden changes in direction, falling or violent contact with another player, tendons and muscles become tighter on one

AlIgNINg FOR FITNESSChiropractic Care Prevents Injury, Boosts Performance

by Linda Sechrist

October is National Chiropractic

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side than the other. “Chiropractic ad-justments anticipate and prevent this, so that the body doesn’t have to waste energy compensating for imbalances,” he explains. Traditionally, chiropractic care is known for focusing on postural adjust-ments to minimize abnormal stresses and strains that affect the function of the nervous system and act on joints and spinal tissues. But active exercises and stretches, extension traction and ergonomic education are frequently added as preventive protocols to help athletes avert injury.

Cause and EffectsThe spinal cord operates like a switch-board for the body, transferring electri-cal impulses via a network of nerves. It works properly as long as there is no in-terference between the brain and tissue cells. But when nerve endings swell due to misaligned vertebrae, injury is more likely. Research reported in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine and The Physi-cian and Sportsmedicine indicates that chiropractic sports science helps find and correct the underlying causes, and thus helps prevent and heal injuries.

During one research project, Chung Ha Suh, Ph.D., and his team at the University of Colorado demon-strated that even, “minuscule amounts of pressure on a nerve root (equal to a feather falling on the hand), resulted in up to a 50 percent decrease in electri-cal transmission down the course of the nerve supplied by that root.” The resulting biomechanical misalignment causes a domino effect: It exerts abnor-mal pressure on the nerve root, causes interference in the brain’s impulses to tissue cells, and alters the performance of any muscles and organs that the nerve serves. Chiropractic Physician Jay Sweeney, owner of San Antonio Family Alternative Medicine, in Texas, uses functional neurology to “send a bar-rage of neurologically correct signals through the nervous system straight into the brain” in order to promote the balance, stability and coordination that enhance athletic performance and help prevent injuries. Dr. Nicole Galiette, owner of Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, in Cheshire, Connecticut, believes that her expertise as a marathon run-

ner helps to guard athlete clients from fatigue and stress that affect joints as a result of repetitive motions. “In any sport, there is a tendency to use one side, one joint or one movement more than others,” advises Galiette. For example, cyclists and runners’ repetitive stress injuries most often oc-cur in the knees and back, while swim-mers and baseball pitchers experience them in the shoulders. When Galiette treats cyclists that overwork their leg muscles and lean forward in an awk-ward spinal position for extended periods, she emphasizes strengthening exercises. “Injuries that heal properly are less susceptible to future flare-ups,” she notes. “Anyone that pushes their body hard needs to be in proper alignment, to keep the muscular system balanced,” Galiette asserts. “Strengthening the muscles around body mechanisms that are most frequently used means that the integrity of the surrounding struc-tures won’t be compromised and cause other problems.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior writer and editor for Natural Awakenings.


By Greg Spindler

We have heard it before. Our society sits too much. We have

commutes to work, hours at a worksta-tion, a commute home, and then more sitting in front of a television or com-puter. Even fitness facilities have equip-ment for seated exercise. All this sitting compromises the nervous system and makes muscles lazy. Unless we make a conscious effort to stay upright, this constant state can lead to chronic pain and numerous health conditions.

You can begin improvements using the SOAP acronym:

The Chair Slowly Turning Off the Body

Subjective: Is there pain? Where? Does it occur during the morning, afternoon or all day? Is it while sitting, standing, or lying down? Are you sleep deprived? Can you work a full day? Do you miss days? Do you suffer from headaches? TMJ? Do you consume pain meds? Are everyday life functions changing? Do illnesses occur frequent-ly?

Objective: Observe your posture. Is one shoulder higher than the other? Is your head tilted? Take photos or video of yourself at your work station. Are you leaning toward your computer screen in front of your shoulders? Are the shoul-ders rounded (internally rotated)? Do

clothes fit differently on each shoul-der? When sitting, is your diaphragm squished/folded/crunched? Are you overweight? The body wasn’t designed to support extra weight.

Assessment: Observe the range of motion in your head, neck, and shoul-ders. Is your lumbar spine flat or is there adequate curvature? Are you sit-ting on your sit bones or tucked under, putting pressure on your sacrum? Are you hydrated and properly nourished? Can you stand up from a chair without using your arms/hands?

Plan: Be aware of what you’re do-ing and feeling each day. Get hydrated. Dehydrated postural muscles are weak and limp just like a plant showing a lack of water. Get the unnecessary weight off. It strains the body and diminishes the quality of body func-tion. Eat a nutritionally sound diet, get a bit of exercise, and seek a balanced lifestyle. Take more breaks at work. Get out of the chair. Do more while stand-ing. Take breaks to stretch the short-ened muscles. Strengthen elongated muscles during fitness routines. Seek help from professionals who can show you your troubled areas and provide suggestions (bodyworkers, personal trainers, physical therapists, chiroprac-tors, yoga instructors, etc.). Practice, practice, practice. Create new habits!

Greg Spindler, CSET, is the owner of Carolina Structural Energetic Thera-py, LLC and can be reached at 864-877-3500 or GregSpindler.com.


Dr. Clay WickiserWickiser Family ChiropracticDr. Wickiser is dedicated to helping families regain good health through chiropractic care and nutrition. He knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a chiropractor after watching his father help so many people regain good health through natural chiropractic care. Dr. Wickiser is certified in many different adjusting techniques. He also has special training in treating expectant mothers through Webster Protocol. Other services offered in the office are oxygen therapy (EWOT) and massage therapy by Crystal Boykin, LMT #7153.The office is located behind Grady’s Great Outdoors on 122 E. Beltline Blvd, in Anderson. Call today to schedule a FREE consultation. 864-226-8868. www.WickiserFamilyChiro.com. See ad, page 28.

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FARMS AND FARM TOURS

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FARMERS’ MARKETS

CITY OF CLEMSON FARMERS’ MARKET578 Issaqueena Trl. (Corner of issaqueena Trl. & Chapman Hill Rd.)864-653-2050•Clemsonwww.ClemsonFarmerMarket.org(Fri-3:30-6:30pm, June 3 – Nov 18)

Local Produce & Farm Tour ResourcesTreat your locavore palate to garden-fresh produce at any of these local markets,

join a CSA*, or visit area farms to see who grows your food and where it comes from.


CLEMSON ORGANIC FARM(Located on CLL Campus at Calhoun Field Laboratoryfollow signage) 864-656-6644•Clemsonwww.Clemson.edu/sustainableag(Wed. 3:30-6:30pm, late May to early fall)

EASLEY FARMERS’ MARKET205 N. First St. 864-855-7900•Easleywww.EasleyFarmersMarket.com(Sat. 8am-noon-Apr. 9-Oct. 1)

FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS’ MARKET105 Depot St. 864-275-8801•Fountain Innwww.FountainInn.org(Sat. 8am-noon – May 14-Sept 24)

HUBCITY FARMERS’ MARKET298 Magnolia St.(Saturdays 8am-noon-May 14-Nov.12)Morgan Square(Wednesdays 12-2pm–Jun.1-Sept.28)864-585-0905•Spartanburgwww.HubCityFM.org

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE FRESH MARKET(The Marketplace @ Rolling Green Village)1 Hoke Smith Blvd. 864-987-4612•[email protected](Tuesdays 5-7pm, April 26-June 7)

TRAVELERS REST COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET(Behind Sunrift, corner of Geer Hwy. and Center St.)•TRwww.TRFarmersMarket.org(Sat. 9am-noon, May 7-September)

UPSTATESC.LOCALLYGROWN.NET864-901-2692•Web-based/Serving the UpstatePutneyFarm@aol.comwww.Clemson.LocallyGrown.netwww.Greenwood.LocallyGrown.net

WHOLE FOODS LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET1140 Woodruff Rd. (Whole Foods Market parking lot)864-335-2300•Greenvillewww.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville(Tuesdays 10am-2pm, May 3 thru October 25)

ROADSIDE MARKET

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST MARKET1818 Fairview Rd.864-862-7440 • Fountain Inn(5 mi. south of Target in Simp’ville)(Fresh produce, plants and more. Open Tue-Fri 9-7 and Sat 8-3)


greenliving

No business owner relishes spend-ing extra money for something that won’t immediately pay

for itself with increased revenue, and greening one’s operations is such an endeavor. However, one common misperception is that going green costs money that cuts into the bottom line, when in fact, some options will end up saving money, adding to profi ts or making it possible to offer lower-priced products and services than the competi-tion. Here’s how:

1Integrate green into the business plan: Start designing green elements

into any business from day one or as soon as possible.

2 Write an environmental mission statement: Craft a green mission

statement, display it prominently and

review it periodically. Having a clear vision helps to defi ne being green and communicate it to customers.

3 Join green business groups: Use green business networks to learn

from others or to form partnerships or collaborate. In an effective network, any associated cost will likely pay for itself through increased knowledge, customers and collaboration.

4 Appoint a sustainability director: Make one person with authority re-

sponsible for coordinating green efforts, tracking results and being accountable for increasing sustainability.

5 Practice green marketing: Add digital messaging to the mix, using

social media, a blog and banner adver-tising. The Internet provides a real-time

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network for communicating with busi-ness stakeholders.

6 Operate a green office: Take office supplies, materials and space to the

next green level by making eco-friendly choices, which may mean eliminat-ing some items entirely. For example, replace disposables with a durable or permanent equivalent.

7 Choose renewable energy: Power operations with renewable energy or

invest in alternative options.

8 Choose green communications: Explore obtaining telephone and In-

ternet services from a green or socially responsible company. Use teleconfer-encing or video calls to reduce trans-portation and explore the many free options available, such as Skype.

9 Implement paperless banking and billing: Choose electronic bank

statements, invoices and billing for sup-pliers and utilities. Use the computer to send and receive faxes instead of producing printed copies.

10 Green the air: Clean indoor air by using live plants. Install an air

filtration system to protect employees and customers.

11 Clean green: Purchase eco-friend-ly alternatives for cleaning and

maintaining the office and manufactur-ing sites; a greener alternative exists for just about any related need.

12 Build a culture that’s conducive to reusing and recycling: Making

both the norm means such initiatives will flourish without having to continu-ally change people’s habits.

13 Encourage alternative transpor-tation: Give employees incen-

tives to carpool or ride bikes. Provide telecommuting options.

14 Source from green suppliers: Investigate sourcing options and

give more weight to green businesses. Purchasing from a green business doesn’t always mean extra cost, and might make more sense overall.

15 Use local materials and services: Local sourcing helps eliminate

excess transportation, while also sup-porting the community.

16 Find new materials: Investigate non-obvious alternatives. The

greener option may not have a much higher cost, and might also be used as a green marketing hook.

17 Conduct a life-cycle assessment: Current manufacturing processes

might include unnecessary steps or materials; assessing product life cycles can identify cost or time savings.

18 Combine processes: Analyze how combining two or more

operations may save time, money and energy.

19 Maintain equipment at maxi-mum efficiency: Regularly clean

equipment fans and filters and stick to a maintenance schedule. Well-main-tained equipment delivers increased efficiency and prolonged life.

20 Use waste: Can any waste be used in any way as a resource?

21 Make something green: Take an everyday item and create a

green version of it. New niches pop up all the time.

22 Collect rainwater: Install recy-cling equipment to irrigate land-

scaping. Find used, 55-gallon drums instead of purchasing new containers, and practice xeriscaping to decrease water requirements indoors and out.

Going green in business can go hand-in-hand with making more money, through cost savings, increased sales or both. Communicating your green messages also helps create compelling arguments for customers to choose to do business with you, and might just lead to opening up new markets for your products or services.

Derek Markham is a regular contributor to GreenMarketing.tv, the basis for this piece. Connect through his website at NaturalPapa.com.


Honest RelationshipsDaring to Tell the Truth

by Frances Lefkowitz

Small lies are a big part of our lives. We tell them for convenience and comfort, to smooth things over for

others as much as for ourselves. “It’s all right with me,” we say, when it’s not. “I’ll call you,” we insist, when we won’t. Perhaps in the most pervasive

prevarication of all, we say we’re “fine,” when we aren’t. “The most common lies are told to avoid conflict,” says psychotherapist and relationship coach Susan Camp-bell, Ph.D., author of such titles as Get-ting Real, Saying What’s Real and Truth

healingways in Dating. “People want harmony, but this compulsive quest gets in the way of true harmony.” To admit the truth to oneself and then speak it can be difficult, even though the rewards far outweigh the risks. “The most important thing you can do for your personal growth is to be honest with yourself,” advises life coach and workshop leader Harriette Cole, author of Choosing Truth. Honesty, she explains, begins with the self and ema-nates outward. Once we face our own true feelings and beliefs, we can start to act on them, bringing our behavior, relationships and professional lives into alignment. She’s found that, “Truth is essential for healthy living.”

Truth and ConsequencesLiving truthfully is an avenue to self-healing, counsels Campbell. It’s a crucial tool to help people face old fears of rejection or abandonment and wounds they may have acquired in childhood. “Being honest helps you stop avoiding emotional pain, so you’re more able to be with what is,” she says. “Getting real is an inner practice for bringing you into the moment.” The result can be a clearing away of psychological clutter, greater freedom from fears and more clarity that leads to a stronger sense of well-being. James W. Pennebaker, Ph.D., a pro-fessor of psychology at the University of Texas, in Austin, and author of Writing to Heal, is renowned for his ongo-


ing clinical studies on the mental and physical effects of expressing emotional experiences. He writes, “Psychologists have a strong sense that talking or even writing about emotions or personal up-heavals can boost autonomic nervous system activity, immune function and physical health.” Dale Larson, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Santa Clara University, in California, who developed a self-concealment scale that has been widely used in the helping professions, further comments: “We have found that self-concealment is associated with more physical symptoms and higher levels of depression and anxiety.” Apparently, both the body and the mind have to work extra hard to lie and keep secrets.

Honest to GoodnessTelling the truth does wonders for rela-tionships. When we hold our tongues to avoid a conflict—declaring to our partner that we don’t mind green wall paint, when we really want yellow—the feeling doesn’t just disappear. Rev. Mark D. Roberts, Ph.D., author of Dare to Be True, sees in his ministry that the cost of avoiding even superficial con-flicts can be high. “You lose the ability to be yourself with your own family,” says Roberts, “and you sacrifice an au-thentic, growing, healthy relationship,” with a spouse or child or friend. Yet, speaking your truth to oth-ers that have their own feelings and

reactions requires tact, empathy, trust, good timing and a willingness to take chances. The cornerstone for practicing honesty in a safe and productive way is that you can only be honest about your-self. Truth is rarely objective; therefore, all we can really do is refer to our own perceptions of it. In addition to its subjectivity, the truth can be messy, distasteful and even painful. “But when we take a risk and speak the truth,” Campbell maintains, “we often find out that we can handle it, and we become inwardly stronger. Often the relationship benefits as well, because the air has been cleared.” Practicing honesty in relationships not only deepens intimacy and authen-ticity, it also produces better results with less effort. “Stalling is inefficient,” notes Cole. “I don’t want people com-ing back to me again; I’d rather tell them no at first, rather than hedge.” “Playing nice is often a lie,” she elaborates. “Being nice is not nice. Be-ing kind is nice.” Being real, rather than nice, can bring unexpected rewards, even with strangers. By answering truthfully, you might be surprised at the sparks of revelation and connection sometimes created in a moment of pure honesty.

Frances Lefkowitz’s book, To Have Not, was named one of five Best Memoirs of 2010 by SheKnows.com. Connect at FrancesLefkowitz.net.

The Language of HonestyIn her book, Saying What’s Real, psychotherapist Susan Campbell, Ph.D., offers some phrases that can help facilitate a safe and honest conversation. “I want... ” Assuming that other people know what we want is a self-pro-tective mechanism; it helps us avoid feeling the vulnerability that comes from asking for what we want and possibly not getting it. If you ask for what you want at the moment you actually want it, the other person can better feel the clarity and energy of your desire. “Hearing you say that, I feel...” This phrase helps to keep our attention focused on the only truth we can know for sure—our own feelings. If talking about another’s emotions, label your interpretation; for example, “I imagine you’re feeling sad.” “I have some feelings to clear.” Old, uncommunicated emotions are like clutter: If they don’t get cleared away, you’ll just keep tripping over them. When you decide to do some emotional housecleaning, formulate a goal for the conversation. Begin by telling the other person that your intent is to clear the air so the relationship can become stronger.

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For the past 50 years, nutritionists and other health experts have been exhorting Americans to drink more water. If the ubiquity of water bottles is anything to go by, the message

has been received loud and clear. But now, updated research lets us off the hook. It turns out that much of the water craze springs from a deep well of misinformation. Our experts de-bunk some of the most popular water myths.

MYTH: You need eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy.

TRUTH: The familiar eight-by-eight rule is likely based on misinterpretation, rather than scientifi c certainty, says Dr. Heinz Valtin, a kidney specialist, textbook author and retired profes-sor at Dartmouth Medical School, in Hanover, New Hamp-shire. Valtin traces the prescription to a 1945 recommendation by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council to take in, “1 milliliter for each calorie of food.”

In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology

in 2002, Valtin explains that most of that allotment already comes from

the foods we eat. He not only discred-its the need for most people to consume

this “mythical” amount of water every day, but writes that the recommendation is

potentially harmful, by making people feel guilty for not drinking enough. “The consumer ended up thinking only plain water counts,” says Ann Grandjean, Ph.D., a hydration researcher and medical nutritionist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha. But almost all liquids—including tea, coffee and beer—count toward the daily water intake, she says. So, how much should you be drink-ing? Researchers at the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine, after reviewing more than 400 studies, includ-ing Valtin’s, set the general daily intake for women and men at about 91 and 125 ounces, respectively. The average Ameri-can receives 20 percent of this daily water intake from food. The remaining 80 percent comes from all beverages—not just water.

MYTH: Caffeinated beverages zap the body’s water reserves.

TRUTH: Grandjean fi rst became interested in the reputed link between dehydration and caffeine while working as a consultant to the United States Olympic Committee. “I worked with elite athletes, and I noticed they drank a lot of caffeinated beverages without showing any sign of dehydration,” she says. In 2000, she published a study in the Journal of the Ameri-can College of Nutrition showing that the body doesn’t discriminate between regular and decaf

beverages when it comes to hydration.

MYTH: If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.

TRUTH: While thirst is an accurate barometer of when to imbibe, the notion that thirst signals a dehydrated body is not true, says Valtin. Thirst is triggered when the blood’s con-centration of solid particles rises by 2 percent. Dehydration occurs when the blood concentration rises by 5 percent. So, thirst sets in before dehydration and people who shrug off their thirst can fi nd themselves on the path to dehydration. “Thirst is the fi rst indicator of the body’s need for water,” cautions Dee Sandquist, a spokesperson for the American Di-etetic Association. Signs to watch out for include headache, dry mouth, rapid pulse and lightheadedness.

MYTH: Urine should be clear.

TRUTH: Perpetually clear urine can actually be a sign of

Water is good for both body and

soul, but you don’t need to drink

as much as you might think. Here’s

the truth about what’s suffi cient,

plus fi ve other myths about water.

consciouseating

lIQuID NuTrITIoNWater Myths and Truths

by Catherine Guthrie


drinking too much water, which can dilute the body’s elec-trolytes, according to Grandjean. “Healthy urine should have some color,” she counsels. Certain vitamins, such as riboflavin (B2), can darken urine.

MYTH: Drinking a lot of water suppresses the appetite.

TRUTH: While being adequately hydrated helps the metabo-lism run at its optimal level, drinking vast quantities of water won’t affect the overall amount of food you eat. Because water quickly empties from the stomach, drinking water has little effect on appetite, says Barbara Rolls, director of the Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior, at Pennsylvania State University. Eating foods that have a high water content, such as fruits, vegetables, soups and grains, can help us to feel sated.

MYTH: Bottled water is always better than tap water.

TRUTH: Not necessarily. Be aware that bottled water is often just tap water. A Natural Resources Defense Council report cites government and industry findings that 25 percent of bottled water is plain tap water; sometimes treated, some-times not. NSF International certification indicates brands that meet federal safety standards.

Catherine Guthrie is an award-winning health and lifestyles journalist in Bloomington, IN. Connect at CatherineGuthrie.com.

Household water watchTesting and Filtration Options

by Martin Miron

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets legal limits on contaminants, including chemicals, ani-mal wastes, pesticides and human wastes, in drinking

water nationwide. But tests by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have found that many communities skirt the line of what’s safe. In 2003, NRDC found that several of the U.S. cities they studied delivered tap water that was suf-ficiently contaminated to pose potential health risks to some consumers; outdated pipes and weak regulations were cited as major factors. New contaminants are entering water systems all the time, including traces of pharmaceuticals that have never been tested or regulated. The Water Quality Association (WQA) works with the EPA and universities to catalog the new offend-ers. WQA Executive Director Peter Censky says, “In 10 or 15 years, everyone is going to need filtration devices.” Until then, individuals will want to regularly stay abreast of the status of their tap water. Start by finding out if local municipal water is filtered. Unfiltered water has a higher risk of containing harmful particles or contaminants. Also, utility lines may contain old plumbing materials, so it is important to check for lead and copper. Home testing kits for metals such as lead are available at most hardware stores, while the types to use for a broader range of biological and chemical contaminants are identified online at Amazon (tinyurl.com/3daw5mg). or can be identified locally by Watertech, Inc. in Mauldin. For public water systems serving more than 100,000 people, information can be found on the EPA website at tinyurl.com/3jbgsxh. Otherwise, contact your local water company directly for an online or printed copy of its Consum-er Confidence Report. Well water should be regularly tested every year or two, especially for farming and rural residents, to check for E. coli and nitrates common in runoff. Local county health depart-ments or university extension offices can direct homeowners to testing labs. Home filtration systems can range from point-of-use, often attached to a kitchen faucet and icemaker or under the sink for drinking and cooking purposes, to a whole house system. Even a carbon-filtering water pitcher in the refrigerator can be a cost-effective way to ensure water quality, although it only filters a small amount of water at a time.

Find more information at nsf.org/consumer/drinking_water.

Martin Miron is a freelance writer in Naples, FL.

Food & Drink Has New Meaning

Sample Serving Amount of Percent by Food Size H2O Volume

Spaghetti (cooked) 1 cup 3.3 oz 66

Apple 1 medium 3.5 oz 84

Raw carrot 1 medium 2.1 oz 87

Broccoli ½ cup 2.7 oz 91

Grapefruit ½ cup 3.4 oz 91

Watermelon 1 cup 5.1 oz 92

Skim milk 8 oz 7.5 oz 94

Lettuce ½ cup 1.8 oz 95

Coffee or tea 8 oz 7.9 oz 99.5

Source: American Dietetic Association


Cheap and seemingly abundant, water is so common that it’s hard to believe we could ever run out

of it. Ever since the Apollo 8 astronauts photographed Earth from space in 1968, we’ve had the image of our home as a strikingly blue planet, a place of great water wealth. But of all the water on Earth, only about 2.5 percent is fresh—and two-thirds of that is locked up in glaciers and ice caps. Less than one hundredth of 1 percent of Earth’s water is fresh and available. Across the United States and around the world, we’re already reaching or overshooting the limits of Earth’s natural replenishment of fresh water through the hydrologic cycle. The Colorado and Rio Grande rivers are now so over-tapped that they discharge little or no water into the sea for months at a time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the mas-sive Ogallala Aquifer, which spans parts of eight states, from southern South Dakota to northwest Texas, and provides 30 per-cent of the groundwater used for irrigation in the country, is steadily being depleted. In much of the world, we’re growing food and supplying water to communities by

For at least three decades, Americans have talked about our uncertain energy future, but we’ve mostly ignored another worrisome crisis—water.

over-pumping groundwater. This creates a potential crisis in the food economy: We are meeting some of today’s food needs with tomorrow’s water.

The Changing Climate EquationDue to climate change, we may no lon-ger be able to count on familiar patterns of rain and snow and river flow to refill our urban reservoirs, irrigate our farms and power our dams. While farmers in the Midwest were recovering from the spring flood of 2008 (in some areas, the second “100-year flood” in 15 years), farmers in California and Texas allowed cropland to lie fallow and sent cattle to early slaughter to cope with the drought of 2009. In the Southeast, after 20 months of dryness, then-Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue stood outside the state capitol in November 2007 and led a prayer for rain. Two years later, he was pleading instead for federal aid, after in-tense rainfall near Atlanta caused mas-sive flooding that claimed eight lives. This year again saw record regional

precipitation, this time producing epic flooding in the Mississippi and Missouri river basins. Climate scientists warn of more extreme droughts and floods and changing precipitation patterns that will continue to make weather, storms and natural disasters more severe and less predictable. As a policy forum in the journal Science notes, the historical data and statistical tools used to plan billions of dollars worth of annual glob-al investment in dams, flood control structures, diversion projects and other big pieces of water infrastructure are no longer reliable. Yet today’s decisions about using, allocating and managing water will determine the survival of most of the planet’s species, including our own.

Shifting CourseFor most of modern history, water man-agement has focused on bringing water under human control and transferring it to expanding cities, industries and farms via dams, large water-transfer projects and wells that tap underground aquifers. Major water programs have al-lowed cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas to thrive in the desert, the expansion of world food production, and rising living standards for hundreds of millions. But globally, they have worsened social inequities as tens of millions of poor people are dislocated from their homes to make way for dams and canals, while hundreds of millions in downstream communities lose the currents that sustain their livelihoods. Such approaches also ignore wa-ter’s limits and the value of healthy eco-systems. Today, many rivers flow like plumbing works, turned on and off like water from a faucet. It’s tougher for fish, mussels, river birds and other aquatic life to survive; a 2008 assessment led by the USGS found that 40 percent of

by Sandra Postel

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE…But Will There Be Enough?


all fish species in North America are at risk of extinction. Meanwhile, many leaders and localities are calling for even bigger ver-sions of past water management strate-gies. By some esti-mates, the volume of water relocated through river transfer schemes could more than double glob-ally by 2020. But mega-projects are risky in a warming world, where rainfall and river flow patterns are changing in uncertain ways and require costly power for pumping, moving, treating and distributing at each stage. Some planners and policymakers are eyeing desalination as a silver bullet solution to potential water shortages. But they miss—or dismiss—the perverse iro-ny: by burning more fossil fuels and by making local water supplies more and more dependent on increasingly expen-sive energy, desalination creates more problems than it solves. Producing one cubic meter of drinkable water from salt water requires about two kilowatt-hours of electricity, using present technology.

Water for People and NatureThus, a vanguard of citizens, communi-ties, farmers and corporations are think-ing about water in a new way. They’re asking what we really need the water

for, and whether we can meet that need with less. The result of this shift in thinking is a new movement in water manage-ment that focuses on ingenuity and ecological intel-ligence instead of

big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals. These solutions tend to work with nature, rather than against it, making effective use of the “ecosystem services” provided by healthy watersheds and wetlands. Through better technologies and informed choices, they seek to raise water productivity and make every drop count. Communities are finding that pro-tecting watersheds is an effective way to make sure water supplies are clean and reliable; plus, they can do the work of a water treatment plant in filtering out pollutants at a lower cost. New York City is investing $1.5 billion to restore and protect the Catskill-Delaware Water-shed, which supplies 90 percent of its drinking water, in lieu of constructing a $10 billion filtration plant that would cost an additional $300 million a year to operate. Research published in Natural Resources Forum further shows that a number of other U.S. cities—from tiny Auburn, Maine, to Seattle—have saved hundreds of millions of dollars in capital

The United States withdraws more fresh water per capita than any other country, much of which we could save. The vast majority of demand does not require drinkable water.

Source: Pacific Institute

and operating costs of filtration plants by instead opting for watershed protection. Communities facing increased flood threats are achieving cost-effec-tive protection by restoring rivers. After enduring 19 floods between 1961 and 1997, Napa, California, opted for this approach over the conventional route of channeling and building levees. In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a $366 million project is reconnecting the Napa River with its historic floodplain, moving homes and businesses out of harm’s way, revital-izing wetlands and marshlands and constructing levees and bypass chan-nels in strategic locations. Napa


residents will ben-efi t from increased fl ood protection and reduced fl ood insur-ance rates, plus new parks and trails for recreation, higher tourism revenues and improved habitats for fi sh and wildlife. Communities prone to excessive storm water runoff can turn existing struc-tures into water catchments. Portland, Oregon, is investing in “green roofs” and “green streets” to prevent sewers from overfl owing into the Willamette River. Chicago now boasts more than 200 green roofs—including atop City Hall—that collectively cover 2.5 million square feet, more than any other U.S. city. The veg-etated roofs are providing space for urban gardens and helping to catch storm water and cool the urban environment. Parking lots, too, can be harnessed. Many communities are revitalizing their rivers by tearing down dams that are no longer safe or serving a useful purpose, thus opening up habitats for fi sheries, restoring healthier water fl ows and improving aquatic quality. In the 10 years since the Edwards Dam was removed from the Kennebec River, near Augusta, Maine, populations of ale-wives and striped bass have returned in astounding numbers, reviving a recre-ational fi shery that adds $65 million annually to the local economy.

Watershed MomentsConservation remains the least expen-sive and most environmentally sound way of balancing water budgets. From Boston to San Antonio to Los Angeles, water consumption has decreased via relatively simple measures like repairing leaks in distribution systems; retrofi t-ting homes and businesses with water-effi cient fi xtures and appliances; and promoting more sensible and effi cient outdoor water use.

But the poten-tial for conservation has barely been tapped. It is espe-cially crucial in ag-

riculture, because irrigation accounts for 70 percent of water use worldwide, and even more in the western United States. Getting more crop per drop is central to meeting future food needs sustainably. California farmers are turning to drip irrigation, which delivers water at low volumes directly to the roots of crops. According to U.S. Department of Agri-culture fi gures, between 2003 and 2008, California’s drip and micro-sprinkler area expanded by 630,000 acres, to a total of 2.3 million acres—62 percent of the nation’s total drip irrigation. Community-based education and rebates to encourage water-thrifty land-scapes can help. Las Vegas, for exam-ple, pays residents up to $1.50 for each square foot of grass they rip out, which has helped shrink the city’s turf area by 125 million square feet and lower its annual water use by 7 billion gallons. The water crisis requires us to pay attention to how we value and use water. Across the country, it’s essential that communities work to take care of the ecosystems that supply and cleanse water, to live within their water means and to share water equitably.

Sandra Postel is director of the Global Water Policy Project, a fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and a Freshwater Fellow of the National Geographic Society. She adapted this article, based on her chapter, “Water – Adapting to a New Normal,” in The Post Carbon Reader: Managing the 21st Century’s Sustainability Crises, edited by Richard Heinberg and Daniel Lerch, and a piece published in Yes! (Yes-Maga zine.org). For more information, visit GlobalWaterPolicy.org and NationalGeographic.com/freshwater.

Water managers in 36 states expect shortages by 2013.Source: The Wall Street Journal

Ways to LightenYour Water Footprint

Eat less meat. A study published in Agricultural Water Management shows that if all U.S. residents re-duced their consumption of animal products by half, the nation’s total dietary water requirement in 2025 would drop by 261 billion cubic meters per year, a savings equal to 14 times the annual fl ow of the Colorado River.

Ditch bottled water. Per the U.S. Government Accountability Offi ce, putting water in plastic bottles and shipping it just 125 miles uses 1,100 times more energy than produc-ing tap water. The Pacifi c Institute calculates that it takes three liters of water to produce one liter of bottled water.

Create eco-friendly landscapes. Statistics published in Environmental Management confi rm that turf grass currently covers some 40.5 million acres in the United States—triple the space taken up by any single U.S. irrigated farm crop. Converting thirsty lawns into native, drought-tolerant landscaping signifi cantly drops household water use.

Be water-wise at home. Visit the United States Environmental Protec-tion Agency’s online WaterSense page at tinyurl.com/3wqbz2p to learn simple ways to save water, energy and money.

Calculate personal water use at National Geographic’s tinyurl.com/274jo6v or H2OConserve.org.


More Invisible Water Costs

Sample Average H2OFoods to ProduceAlmonds 259.2 gallons per cupApple 18.5 gallons to growAvocado 42.6 gallons to growBeef 1,581 gallons per poundBlack tea 5.5 gallons per cupBroccoli 27.4 gallons per poundCheese 414.2 gallons per poundChicken 468.3 gallons per poundCoffee 37 gallons per cupCorn 108.1 gallons per poundGranola 65 gallons per cup (varies)Mango 81.9 gallons to growOats 122.7 gallons per poundPasta 230.5 gallons per poundSoybeans 224 gallons per pound

ActivitiesAll U.S. golf courses 3.1 billion gallons a dayOccupied hotel room 200 gallons a dayTypical ski resort 800 million liters per snow season

ClothingCotton dress shirt 975 gallonsCotton socks 244 gallonsJeans 2,866 gallons eachSneakers 1,247 gallons a pair

Household GoodsBook 42.8 gallonsCar 39,000 gallons Carpet 14,650 gallons per 1,000 sq. ft. syntheticComputer 10,556 to 42,267 gallonsPaper 3 cups per sheetPet bed 1,654 gallons (medium)Pet food 1,580 gallons per pound of meaty canned foodSoap 180.4 gallons per 3.2-ounce barTelevision 3,900 to 65,500 gallons (per make/model/size)

Source: The Green Blue Book, by Thomas M. Kostigen (Rodale Books; TheGreenBlueBook.com)

WATER FACTOIDSHumans need fi ve to 13 gallons of clean water a day for basic needs.Source: United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Organization

Indoor direct water use for the average American is 69.3 gallons a day. That’s equal to the combined daily use of one person each in China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Paraguay, Afghanistan and Somalia.Primary Source: Residential End Uses of Water, by Peter Mayer

Direct water use for a family of four in the United States is 400 gallons a day. Thirty percent of that is for outdoor use alone, or 30 gallons per person, the same amount a person uses for all daily needs in Algeria. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Sense program

A 1 percent increase in organic matter allows soil to hold 16,000 more gallons of water per acre.Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Project

One billion people around the world lack access to safe drinking water.Source: World Health Organization

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Green clubs attract youth of many ages. In Needham, Massachusetts, elementary school students formed a Safe Routes to School Green Kids Newman Club

and promoted the concept of the Walking School Bus to help classmates walk safely to school as a group. “We started this group because we wanted more kids to walk,” Maya, a fourth-grader, explained to local journalists. They even made and posted appealing safety signs throughout the community. Stephen, another fourth-grader, said: “I feel like it’s doing something for the world. It’s teach-ing people to be safe, try and walk and try to save the Earth.” Students from New York City Public School 334, the Anderson School, organized a Power Patrol this year. “The kids would go around the school unplugging unused appli-ances, turning off lights and taking meter readings, so they could see how much they could bring down electricity use,” says Pamela French, a mother and school volunteer who is working on a documentary fi lm about how the Big Apple’s schools can go greener. The students also participated in the citywide student-driven energy competition, the Green Cup Challenge, sponsored by The Green Schools Alliance. Another school initiative, Trash Troopers, had students monitoring their cafeteria’s recycling bins, ensuring that diners

properly sort milk cartons from compostable items. “They par-ticularly like painting monsters on recycling bins,” says French. At St. Philip the Apostle School, in Addison, Illinois, three middle school students founded Recycle Because You Care to encourage recycling by the larger community. The teens distribute recycling bins and show residents how to properly use them. A few years ago, students at Westerly Middle School, in Rhode Island, decided to do something about global warm-

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ing, so they formed a junior club of Westerly Innovations Network, a local student-led community service team. Under the banner, Project TGIF – Turn Grease Into Fuel, they placed a grease receptacle at the town transfer station, con-vinced 64 restaurants to donate used fryer oil, and enlisted an oil recycling facility to process it. With money earned from the activity, they purchased biofuel for area charities. They also held events to educate the public on the concept. By 2009, the award-winning program had recycled 36,000 gallons of waste oil, eliminating 600,000 pounds of carbon dioxide. MTV featured the project in its Switch Campaign.

Getting StartedMany schools already have green kids clubs, which can be easy to start. Interested students begin by contacting their


National Green Kids Club Resources

America’s Great Outdoors: AmericasGreatOutdoors.gov. Provides news of federal conservation and recreation initiatives and how local communities become involved.

EPA Environmental Kids Club: epa.gov/kids. Explores environmental information, games and activities.

National Audubon Society: Audubon.org/locations.Sponsors Junior Audubon Clubs.

National Geographic Kids: Kids.NationalGeographic.com/kids. Offers wildlife-related news, videos and games.

Richard Louv: RichardLouv.com. Features excerpts from his books, Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Prin-ciple, and other tools and resources to counter youngsters’ nature deficit.

Teens for Planet Earth: TeensForPlanetEarth.ning.com. Learn how the Wildlife Conservation Society supports and honors youth making a difference, from China’s Tetra Paks Recycling Team to Utah’s invasive species Plant Patrol.

principal or designated sustainability officer, an increasingly common staff position. Some libraries, museums and nature centers also host such clubs. They often have a specific core focus, such as cave or stream ecology. Local Audubon Society chapters, for example, may offer a Junior Audubon Club to introduce youngsters to bird watching. As National Audubon Society spokesperson Delta Willis notes, “It is vital to create new conservation stewards.” When famous alum Sigourney Weaver was recently honored with the organization’s Rachel Carson Award, the actress cited her own participation in the Junior Audubon

“Be flexible and don’t worry if a final [green project] outcome isn’t quite what you

expected. It will work out if you make an effort.” ~ Cassandra, Westerly Middle School eighth-grader


Club as inspiration for her lifelong sup-port of conservation. “She continues to go bird watching,” Willis adds. Green kids clubs may be bolstered by parent involvement. French serves on the Green Team at her children’s school, where she and other parents meet with administrators and students to help them accomplish their sustainable goals. “There is too much going on in a school day to ask for teachers to do more, so this is an area where parents can help,” she com-ments. Thinking globally, high school students in Pleasant Hill, California, formed Project Jatropha three years ago to encourage struggling farmers in India to plant jatropha crops that can be turned into biofuel far more efficiently than corn. The teens have earned hon-ors from both the Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards and the Environ-mental Protection Agency’s President’s Environmental Youth Awards. Green kids clubs provide educa-tional and entertaining activities that help young people get involved, and can even lead to a career or lifelong hobby. If there isn’t one locally, why not start one up?

Brian Clark Howard is a New York City-based multimedia journalist and the co-author of Green Lighting and Geo-thermal HVAC: Build Your Own Wind Power System. Connect at BrianClark-Howard.com.


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sATurDAY, oCTobEr 1

Greer Station Oktoberfest ─ 12-10pm. Centered around German themes, it is embracing local artists and celebrating their creative works. Bands, food, artwork, jewelry and more. Free. Downtown Greer. 877-3131.

TuEsDAY, oCTobEr 4

Cooking Class ─ 6:30-8:30pm. Annual GOFO fund-raiser cooking class. Menu will be sourced from local and organic farmers. $30. Foxfire Kitchen Shops, 2222 Augusta St, Ste 1, Greenville. Pre-registration required, 242-0742.

THursDAY, oCTobEr 6

Heartsaver® CPR (Adult, infant and child) ─ 6-9pm. Class covers understanding and recognizing symptoms for adult heart attack, stroke and choking. $40/person. St. Francis eastside, Classroom 301, Greenville. Register online: stfrancishealth.org.

Soul Foods Cooking Class ─ 6-8pm. Southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes, sides and dessert on the menu. $40 per person (advance reservations required). The Cook’s Station, 659 S Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.

FrIDAY, oCTobEr 7

Fall Plant Sale ─ 8:30am-5pm Oct 7; 9am-1pm Oct 8. The latest fall offerings of perennials, shrubs and trees. Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White Blvd, Spartanburg. 574-7724.

sATurDAY, oCTobEr 8

Relaxation/Stress Management Skills using Bio-feedback ─ 10am-1pm. Stress will be delineated and the benefits of eliciting the relaxation response highlighted. Reservations required. Free. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, Turnerville, Georgia (near Tallulah Gorge). 706-754-7488.

Yoga/Nutrition Workshop ─ 10am-12pm. Yoga and nutrition can lead to weight loss, increased energy levels, and improved health over time. $25. Westside Aquatic Complex, 2700 W Blue Ridge Dr, Greenville 679-7946.

Yoga Workshop ─ 2-5pm. Workshop will bridge the practical application of the chakra system into everyday life. $45. YOGAlicious Yoga Studio, 147 E Main St, Ste A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Upstate Goes Ha-Ha! (Laugh!) Club ─ 4pm. Laugh, be silly and meet others who want to laugh. Free. Greer Library, 505 Pennsylvania Ave, Greer. Limited space, RSVP: 907-3011.

TuEsDAY, oCTobEr 11

How Healthy are You? ─ 2-8pm. See what your blood reveals about your health using live blood analysis. $40 per person. Must schedule an appoint-ment. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

THursDAY, oCTobEr 13

Blues in the Park ─ 5-10pm. A night of good music and food for a good cause. Greer City Park Amphitheater, Greer. 968-7005.

FrIDAY, oCTobEr 14

Fall for Greenville ─ Oct. 14-16. 5-11pm Oct 14; 11am-9pm Oct 15; 12-7pm Oct 16. More than 40 of Greenville’s restaurants showcasing almost 200 menu items. Downtown Greenville. Free admission, prices vary for food. FallforGreenville.net.

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sATurDAY, oCTobEr 22Your Moment Is NOW, Certified Reiki Work-shop ─ Oct 22-23. Learn all three levels and receive certification upon completion. This event is being held to support our healing center build-ing fund. Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come first-served basis. A huge discount of $350. For more info, [email protected] or 973-720-1609. Omalifeessentials.com.


The 7th Annual Southeast Women’s Herbal Confer-ence ─ October 14-16. A weekend for women to learn, connect, and deepen into the Wise Woman Tradition, earth-based healing, local wisdom, and deep nourish-ment at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC. More than 35 teachers and 70 classes. SEWiseWomen.com. 877-SEWOMEN.

Yoga and Camping Retreat ─ October 14-16. A week-end of yoga in Hot Springs, NC. Camp along the river and enjoy four yoga sessions. $75 pp based on double occupancy (2 persons per tent), campsite fee, four yoga sessions and a welcome reception Friday night. Register online at YOGA-licious.com.

sATurDAY, oCTobEr 15

A Taste of Stillness ─ 10am. Immerse yourself in solitude during your meditation/prayer retreat. Suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. Reservations required. Free. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, Turnerv-ille, Georgia (near Tallulah Gorge). 706-754-7488.

TuEsDAY, oCTobEr 18

Native Plant Society Meeting ─ 7pm. Free. Greenville Tech @ University Center (McAlister Square), 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 972-0274.

Taste of Teas ─ 7-8:30pm. Educational event and discus-sion on the health benefits of various teas. Samples will be provided along with tea for purchase. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 201 W Stone Ave, Greenville. 416-1136 to reserve space. Seating is limited.


Greenville International Alliance for Professional Women (GIAFPW) ─ 11:45am-1pm. An organization of professional women committed to furthering their pro-fessional and personal growth. RSVP required 48 hours before. $18 for guests/$13 for members. The Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl, Greenville. 244-0944.

Coffee Talk: A Tool Box for Seniors ─ Preventing Tumbling and First-Aid Tips ─ 1-2:30pm. Treat minor injuries at home, first-aid tips and what you need in your health tool box. St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Ste 140. Free. Pre-registration required. 255-1325.

Filet Mignon Cooking Class ─ 6-8pm. Demonstration on how to get the perfect cut from the whole tenderloin, then enjoy a evening of classic French cooking. $40 (advance reservations required). The Cook’s Station, 659 S Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.


Halloween Hoopla ─ 4-8pm. Free candy, crafts, and entertainment which are all provided in a safe, family friendly, and alcohol-free environment. Food and rides are available at a reasonable cost. Freedom Fellowship, Greer City Park, Greer. 968-7005.

Mandala Workshop ─ 4-6pm. Workshop will consist of 1 hour of yoga, outside in the Zen garden overlooking the river, then 1 hour to create your own mandala. $15. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Suite 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689 to register.

TuEsDAY, oCTobEr 25

Natural Awakenings Meetup ─ 6:30-8:00pm. Jodi Barker from Carolina WaterBirth will give a brief talk and tour. Networking opportunities plus chance to win a door prize! Meetup is free. Carolina WaterBirth, 915 South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010 for directions. Sign up at Meetup.com/NaturalAwakeningsUpstate.

Greenville Thyroid Support Group- Thyroid Medications ─ 7-8:30pm. Greenville’s only group providing support, education, and options for anyone suffering from health issues. Free. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 416-1136 to reserve space. Seating is limited.


Seasonal Gardening Series: Community Gar-den ─ 6:30-8:00pm. How to start a community garden. Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room A, Greenville. 527-9293.

FrIDAY, oCTobEr 28

Thermograms at Greenville Natural Health Center ─ All day by appointment. Breast ther-mography is a safe, pain-free alternative for de-tection and establishing baseline for breast health for women of all ages. Cost varies, depending on exam type. Greenville Natural Health Center, 1901 Laurens Rd, Ste F, Greenville. 370-1140.


28th Annual Bark in the Park ─ 11am-3pm; registration-10:30am. Dogs can walk their families to visit over 40 vendors. Food, games, dog training, clinics, microchipping, and raffle tickets. Greenville Tech’s main campus. 864-243-4222.

Breast Thermograms by CORE Medical Ther-mography ─ All day by appointment. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women seri-ous about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Acupuncture of Greer, 106 Memorial Dr, Greer. 423-6256 for appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions.

GOFO Farm Work Day ─ 8:30am-3:30pm. Or-ganic farm field trip. In the morning participants will work in the field, then eat lunch made with farm products and prepared by a chef. A tour of the farm will follow in the afternoon. $15 or $25. Red Fern Farm, 2031 Harris Grove Church Rd, Gray Court. Pre-registration required. 787-4999.

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Breast Thermograms by CORE Medical Ther-mography ─ All day by appointment. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women seri-ous about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Acupuncture of Greer, 106 Memorial Dr, Greer. 423-6256 for appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions.


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dailyArt Classes ─ Classes and times for all age groups. Homeschool classes available. Prices vary. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Land Fitness ─ Various times available. Yoga, Kickboxing, Group Fitness classes. All fitness levels welcome. Pay per visit, or free with membership. Westside Aquatic Complex, 2700 W Blue Ridge Dr, Greenville. 679-7946.

Jazzercise Class ─ 5:45, 8:15 and 9:20am. 4:30, 5:40 and 6:45pm. Dance-based group fitness class with strength training and stretching. $12 per class or membership packages available. Jazzercise of Taylors, 4893G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. 968-0309.

Beginning Olympic Style Fencing Classes ─ 6-7pm. Mon-Thurs. Group based beginning fencing for children ages 10-18. $15 per class, equipment provided. Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, 900 E Main St, Ste M, Easley. 270-6172.

sundaySouthern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 8-9:30am.Vigorous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om. Next to Whole Foods Mar-ket, Greenville. 329-1114.

Gluten Free Demos ─ 2-4pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Kripala Yoga ─ 3-4:30pm. Group yoga for all levels. Improve balance, coordination and well-being. $12/class, $85/series 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yo-ganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Prenatal Yoga ─ 4:30-5:45pm. Breathing, flexibil-ity, strength and community. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689

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mondaySouthern 26 Hot Yoga ─ 6:15-7:30am and 5-6:15pm. Classic series of 26 poses held and re-peated, accessible to all levels; great for beginners. Packages available. Southern Om. Next to Whole Foods Market. 329-1114.

Early Rise and Exercise - Get a Grip on Fitness ─ 7am and 8am. Outdoor-based group fitness sessions. All fitness levels welcome. $5 per session or $40 per month. Free complimentary first session. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 404-931-3632 or 297-1105 to register.

Ladies’ Day ─ 9am-5pm. Manicure/Chair Mas-sage offered with any service. Free. Breakaway Honda, 330 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 234-6632. Service dept.

Yoga ─ 9am. Basic Yoga posture to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Increases focus and releases tension. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.

Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. Challenging vinyasa power style class to lengthen and strengthen your entire body. All levels welcome. $10 or $80/10 classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet, E. St John St., Spartanburg. 612-8333.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. Beginner to intermediate class for all fitness levels. Stretch, breathe and relax. CenterStage Dance and Perfor-mance Company, 413 SE Main St, Simpsonville. First class free. 419-4204.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. Therapeutic class, suitable for seniors and anyone with physical issues. $12, $85/series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Stress Relief Day ─ 11am-4pm. Bask in the light of cold lasers while reducing your stress and pain. FDA approved. $15/1/2 hr. sessions. Acorn Integra-tive Health, Hwy 101, Greer. 848-5291.

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Lunch Hour Yoga ─ 12-1pm. $10 per class, member-ships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Imagine Life with Less Stress ─ 3-6pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Bask in the light of cold lasers while reduc-ing your stress and pain. FDA approved. $15 for 30 minutes. Acorn Integrative Health, 419 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

20-20-20 ─ 4:15-5:15pm. High intensity workout for arms, legs and abs. First session free. Pricing varies. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext. 0.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 5:15pm. Restore energy while calm-ing mind and body. $75 for 5 classes. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Pilates Jumpboard ─ 5:30-6pm. Increase your leg strength, create definition, and improve endurance on the Reformer jumpboard. Cost: $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves create a dynam-ic fitness program. $10 per class. Special package pricing available. 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557.

Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. Full body workout with core emphasis for those stubborn abdominals. $130 for 12 sessions. Right Jab Fitness, 3400 Anderson Rd, Green-ville. 363-3923.

Weight Loss Information Session ─ 6:15pm. Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keep it off. Tour the facility and meet the staff. Free. Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd. Greenville. 676-1248.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stress of the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Nia Dance/Fitness ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-members welcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 Hammett Bridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.

Imagine Life with Less Stress ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Wand your pain away at a demonstration of our amazing new products to reduce and eliminate pain. Free. RSVP Acorn Integrative Health, Hwy 101, Greer. 848-5291.

Tai Chi with George Gantt ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Tension and stress reduction, soft, flowing movements that emphasize force, rather than strength. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Pilates with Props ─ 7-8pm. Props class uses small ap-paratuses including fitness rings, stability and medicine balls. First class free. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

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Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ 9-10am. Gentle stretch-ing and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $5 per class. Call to register, 675-4656.

Pilates ─ 9:15-10:15am. All levels and ages. Increase your flexibility and promote healthier body composition. First session free. Packages available. The Westside Club, 501 Willis Rd, Spartanburg. 587-7106 ext 0.

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Children’s Story Time ─ 9:30am. All ages welcome. Free character cookie. Coffee To A Tea, 1 Augusta St, Ste. 101, Greenville. 350-6506.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners ─ 9:30-10:45am. Gentle class suitable for the beginner or for a more relaxing practice. $12, $80/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Powered by Pilates ─ 9:30-10:30am. Strengthen your muscles in a mat-based interval training class. $12. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness, 787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288-8532.

Toddler’s Table Time ─ 10-11:30am. Time for moms to bring in their toddlers for tactile art experiences, and moms don’t have to clean up $10. Creating Artists for To-morrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Trigger-point Tuesdays ─ 10am-12pm. Relieve the aches and pains from daily life with specific trigger point therapy. $30 for initial exam and first session. LifeLogic Health Center, 201 W Stone Ave, Greenville. Must schedule appointment by phone. 416-1136.

Tuesdays Local Farmers’ Market ─ 10am-2pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Recharge your day with this morning class, energizing, stretching, rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Dancing for Birth ─ 11am. Babies in slings welcome also. Belly dance and other types to prepare body and baby for easier and quicker delivery. Dianna’s School of Dance, 7601 White Horse Rd, Greenville. 836-8982.

Pain and Arthritis Management ─ 11am-4pm. FDA approved Scalar Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 ½ hr. ses-sion. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, improves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga pos-tures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville. 281-1505.

Yoga ─ 11am-12pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques. No experience neces-sary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr. Greenville. 467-3660.

Zumba ─ 11:15am. Dance your way to fitness with this Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Relax and connect with your baby. $10/class. Spartanburg Regional Center for Women, 101 E. Wood St, Spartanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000.

TRX/Kettlebell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. Im-prove strength, balance and flexibility. Creative,fun with results. $139.00/8 sessions. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-6pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. Carolina Health Innovations, (inside Sportsclub), 712 Congaree Rd, Greenville. 331-2522.


Natural Living Lunch & Learn ─ 12:30-1:30 pm. Content-rich and practical hour-long sessions. $10.00/class. Prepay for four workshops and get one free. GROW. Call for locations. 593-4207.

Good Olde Days ─ 4:30-7:30pm. Dinner, bingo, prizes and a great time. $8.99. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.

All Levels Yoga ─ 5:30pm. Slow the stress of your day with a yoga routine of breath and postures to balance and detoxify the body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Therapeutic and breath work classes available. $85 for two months of classes (1 per wk) or $110 for two months of classes (2 per wk). Single classes are $15 each. Rosalinda Yoga, AnMed Life Choice Gym on Hwy 81, in Anderson. 313-3348.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. The renovated return of Hula Hooping. Not just for kids anymore, this practice incorporates dance, yoga and tai-chi movements. $15 a person. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, 553-9273.

Pre-Natal Yoga ─ 6-7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Bring your own mat, two pillows and water bottle. Free. Carolina Waterbirth, 915-J South St, Simp-sonville. 329-0010.

Ride On Group Rides ─ 6pm. Group bicycle rides in the Anderson and Greenville areas. Meet at Ride On Bicycles, 1520-H E. Greenville St, Anderson or 1616 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. Call in advance, 760-0145.

Ride on Maintenance Clinics ─ 6pm. Learn how to change a tube, adjust your shifting on the road, emer-gency maintenance and more. Limited to 10 people per class. Ride On Bicycles, 1520-H E. Greenville St, Anderson. Call 760-0145 to RSVP.

Six Steps to Thyroid Health ─ 6:30pm. Foundational class on how to help your Endocrine System yourself. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. RSVP: 848-0640.

AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disabilities Info. Meeting ─ 6:30-8pm. Parents gain great under-standing of their child and learn about the Brain Bal-ance program. Learn about research and brain function in children struggling with neurobehavioral disorders. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933.

Peripheral Neuropathy Workshop ─ 6:30- 8pm. Dis-cover 3 early warning signs that you never would have guessed were associated with peripheral neuropathy. Why everyday foods may be the hidden culprit damag-ing your nerves. Free. Enhanced Living Chiropractic, 140 Sage Creek Way, Greer. 848-0640.

Half Hour to Health ─ 6:30-7pm. Discuss topics re-lated to health, wellness, and spinal care. Free. Bourg Chiropractic, 9 McKenna Commons Ct, Greenville. 292-3291.

Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga ─ 6:30-8:15pm. Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style. $10 or donation. Green-ville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville. 271-4883.

Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored Tai Chi move-ments. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.


Does Cancer Run in Your Family? Lecture ─ 7-9pm. Remove your fears of cancer and other health related conditions. 20 year nutritional veteran and Nutripath. Free. Cocoon Nutrition, 160 Dewey Rd, Greer. Call to reserve your space, 895-6250.

Hepatitis C Support Group ─ 7-8pm. Third Tuesday of each month. Support group offering information, natural alternatives, recipes, and well-ness programs. Free. Donations accepted. Chapman House Community Center, 38 Main St, (Hwy 8) West Pelzer. 906-7660.

Meditation Class ─ 7pm. Learn to meditate. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7-9pm. Group sessions for weight loss, with options of acupuncture and coaching for $15. Caro-lina Health Innovations, 712 Congaree Rd. (inside Sportsclub) Greenville. No appt. necessary; 35-45 min sessions. 331-2522.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 7:30-8:30pm. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

TRX-Suspension Training ─ by appt. 30-min. workout increases strength, core stability, and bal-ance. $16 per class. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

wednesdayEarly Rise and Exercise - Get a Grip on Fitness ─ 7am and 8am. See Monday 7am listing for details.

Yoga Bootcamp ─ 9:15-10:30am. See Monday 9:15am listing for details.

Yoganize – All Levels ─ 4:45-6pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10, $99 monthly unlimited. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Pilates with Props ─ 5-6p.m. Uses small appara-tuses to challenge core muscles, increase flexibility, and improve balance with mat Pilates exercises. $12, $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

Boot Camp ─ 6pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details.

MeaningSight: Establishing Vision, Goals, Mean-ing and Spirit ─ 6-7:45pm. Establishing a life vision and goals for meaning, flourishing and spirit – 6 small group classes to bring more meaning and a deeper spirituality into your life. $150 (for all 6 classes - $25 per class). Life Coaching Institute, 211 Century Dr, Ste 215A, Greenville. 282-8989.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. A yoga routine of breath and postures. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Medical QiGong ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Find your Qi. $15 a class or included in Equilibrium Gym membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Green Screen Film Series ─ 7pm. Series of docu-mentary films designed for living healthier lives in a healthier community. Free. Hub-Bub Showroom, 149 S. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 582-0056.

Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-6pm. Local farm products including grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, lamb and turkey. Majority of products bear the Certi-fied South Carolina grown seal including pasture-raised eggs and organic produce. Live Oak Farms, 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839.

Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions ap-ply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Toddler’s Table Time ─ 10-11:30am. See Tuesday 10am listing for details.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize.

Biofeedback and Stress Management ─ 11am-4pm. Biofeedback provides support to overstressed body systems encouraging the body to move toward balance. $75session. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

Free Cooking Demo and Food Tasting ─ 11am-1pm. Demonstration on how to prepare new recipes in our kitchen. Watch demo, taste test and take home recipes. Free. The Cook’s Station, 659 S Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.

Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling ─ 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Sampling Special: Buy 1 gallon, get second gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882.

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Greenville. 281-1505.


Life and Breath Training ─ 7pm. Discover the heal-ing power of conscious breathing and change your life. $25. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

thursdayFree Half Hour Stretch Massage Sessions ─ All day by appointment. Gentle and pain free way to eliminate pain. 30 minutes. Free. Pelham Falls Chiropractic, 103D Regency Commons Dr, Greer. Spaces limited. RSVP 630-0031.

Yoga for Osteoporosis ─ 9-10:15am. Special sequence designed for those at risk for osteoporosis. Yoga expe-rience not required. St. Francis Millennium, HealThy Self, Suite 200. $10/class or $45 for five classes. 675-4656.

Group Power ─ 9:30am, 4:45 & 7:05pm. Weight train-ing program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/membership. Greer Ath-letic Club, 905 North Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Yoganize – All Levels ─ 9:30am, 5:30pm, 7pm. Com-bination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and healing prescriptive movement. Develop balance, coordination and build self-esteem. $12, $80/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.

Senior Yoga ─ 10-11am. Gentle stretching and strengthening class for anyone 55+. $2 per class. Mauldin Senior Center, Corn Rd at 699 Butler Rd, Mauldin. 419-4204.

Zumba ─ 10am and 7:30pm. See Tuesday 11:15am listing for details. YMCA-Eastside.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors ─ 10:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.

All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. A morning class for ener-gizing, stretching and rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Tuesday 11am listing for details.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 11:30am-12:45pm. See Monday 10:30am listing for details.

TRX/Kettlebell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. See Tuesday 11:45am for details.

Bereavement Support Group ─ 12-1:15pm. Open to anyone hurting from the loss of a family member or loved one. McCall Hospice House, 1836 W Georgia Rd, Simpsonville. Free. 449-4181.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-6pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details.

Tai Chi Chih ─ 1-2pm for intermediates and 2:30-3:15pm for beginners. For ages 55+. A set of movements completely focused on the development of energy called chi. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 467-3660.

Health Starts Here Demonstration and Back to School Snacks ─ 3-5pm. Recipes that are based on the 4 pillars of Health Starts Here: whole food, plant-strong, nutrient dense and healthy fat. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.


Inman Farmer’s Market ─ 3-6pm. Local, in season produce, fruits, herbs, and much more thru Oct. 31. Armory, 45 Park Rd, Inman. 585-0905.

Family Dinner Night ─ 4-8pm. One adult spends $5 in the café and up to six kids eat free. The kids fill out their own healthy menu. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.

Art Walk-Spartanburg ─ 5-9pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Stroll thru art galleries that range from non-profit institutions to commercial art galler-ies. Most located in downtown Spartanburg. Free. Carolina Gallery, 145 W. Main St, Spartanburg. 585-3335.

Ladies Night Out ─ 5-8pm. Bring some wine and an ounce of creativity; CAT’s will provide the rest. Pricing begins at $35 and can be shared with friends. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartan-burg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Tai Chi Basics and Simplified Yang 24 Forms ─ 5:20-6:20pm. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexibility and mental calmness. 25% off students, faculty & staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pre-requisite: Basics class prior to Form. $40/mth or $110 for entire Form class. GTCHS, Multipurpose room, Bldg 120, 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839.

Yoga Classes in Anderson ─ 5:30-6:30pm. See Tuesday 5:30pm listing for details.

NIA Dance/Fitness ─ 6-7pm. See Wednesday 9:30am listing for details.

Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 6pm. 2nd Thurs-day. Monthly meeting to support moms and dads in attachment parenting by teaching how to safely and comfortably wear their baby. Bring your sling, wrap, mei-tai or try out one of ours. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Downtown Greenville. 254-8392.

Tai Chi Fan ─ 6:20-7:20pm. Improve coordination and balance using Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Single Fan and two person Fan. 25% off students, faculty & staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pay monthly $40 or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, Learning Dis-abilities Discussion ─ 6:30-8pm. Parents will gain greater understanding of their child. Learn about research and brain function in children strug-gling with neurobehavioral disorders. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville. 329-9933. Space is limited, RSVP.

All Levels Yoga ─ 6:30pm. See Monday 6:30pm listing for details. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc.

Tai Chi Aerobics ─ 6:30pm. See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details.

Beekeeper’s Association Meeting ─ 7-8:30pm. Second Thursday. Clemson Ext. Office, 142 S. Dean St, Spartanburg. (Old Evans High School Bldg.) 596-2993 ext 117.

Detox to the Rescue ─ 7pm. Cleanse and heal yourself using proven, natural, holistic methods. $25. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

HCG Diet Support Group ─ 7-8:30pm. Weekly support group for HCG diet program. Free.Limited seating, RSVP: The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 7pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details.

Parent Talk on Children’s Brain Function ─ 7-8:30pm. Discussion on brain function in children struggling with AD/HD, Autism/Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and the Brain Balance Program. Free. Brain Bal-ance of Greenville, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 113, Simpsonville. 329-9933.

Wellness Home Preview ─ 7-8pm. Improve your quality of life with water, air and sleep. Arrange for a magnetic massage. Free. Courtyard by Marriott on the Parkway, 115 Parkway, Greenville. 979-5611.

Therapeutic Qigong ─ 7:20-8:20pm. 24 postures based on Grandmaster Dr. Zi-Ping Wang. Follows spine, nervous system, neck, back and limbs. Used for relief of pain. Pay monthly $40 or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 7:30-8:30pm. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.

TRX-Suspension Training ─ See Tuesdays listing for details.

fridayEarly Rise and Exercise - Get a Grip on Fitness ─ 7am and 8am. See Monday 7am listing for details.

Indoor Rowing Classes ─ 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level. Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505 or 498-8608.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. See Monday 9:30am listing for details. Less Stress Yoga.

Friends and Family Friday ─ 10am-6pm. Friends and family members get adjusted and it’s only $25 per person. Hub City Health Studio, 115 W. Main St, downtown Spartanburg. 583-0300.

Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-6pm. See Wednes-day 10am listing for details.

Potter’s Wheel Lessons ─ 10am-6pm. Lessons are $10 with the purchase of a small clay package. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize.

Yoganize - Intermediate Level ─ 12-1:30pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series 10, $99 monthly unlimited. 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Restorative Yoga Class ─ 12:15pm. Perform gentle poses before dropping into deep contentment, from the sequence of supported postures. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.

Sustainable Seafood Demo ─ 2-5pm. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Boot Camp ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details.

Why is This Happening to Me Again? ─ 7pm. Learn practical tools to heal and change your

future. $20. Wise Resources for Holistic Health, Spartanburg. RSVP for location. 316-9811.

saturdayJazzercise ─ 7:30am. Additional times available. See Daily 5:45am listing for details.

Carolina First Saturday Market ─ 8am-Noon. Local, seasonal produce, gourmet foods,how-to classes including gardening, cooking, preserving and going green. Main St. at McBee Ave, Greenville. 467-4494.

Easley Farmer’s Market ─ 8am-Noon. Straight from the farm to you. Easley City Hall, 205 N.1st St, Easley. 855-7900.

Fountain Inn Farmers Market ─ 8am-Noon. Pro-duce, crafts, plants and more thru October 31. 110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. 275-8801.

Hub City Farmer’s Market ─ 8am-Noon. Local in season produce, fruits, herbs, and much more thru Oct. 31. The Train Depot, 298 Magnolia St, Spartanburg. 585-0905.

Saturday Outdoor Market ─ 8am-3pm. Several different vendors; items vary weekly; flea market style; tables available. Located at The Bountiful Harvest Market, 1818 Fairview Rd, Fountain Inn. 862-7440.

Ride On Group Rides ─ 8am. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details. 760-0145.

Body Sculpt Class ─ 8:15 and 9:15am. $10 per class or membership packages available. Jazzercise on North Main, 1830 N Main St, Greenville. Lindsey at 423-5468 or Jennifer at 346-4671.

Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-Noon. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details.

Group Power ─ 8:30 and 10:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details.

Community Farmers’ Market ─ 9am-Noon. Featuring locally-grown foods and plants. Located behind Sunrift Adventures at the corner of 276 & Center St, Travelers Rest. 414-1966.

Less Stress Yoga ─ 9-10am. See Monday 7:30pm listing for details.

Yoga ─ 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free. Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd, Greenville. 292–6499.

Pilates with Props ─ 9:20-10:20am. See Wednesday 5pm listing for details.

Clay Works ─ 10am-6pm. Create some art. Clay packages start at $35, and leftover can be used for an additional studio visit. Creating Artists for Tomor-row, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 244-0616.

Live Oak Farm Store ─ 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for details.

Vinyasa Flow ─ 10-11:30am. Levels 1 & 2. $12 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Yoga Day, Relaxation Skills and Silent Retreat ─ 10am. Experience the radiant purity of your essence of being. Free. Reservations required. Panther Brook Spiritual Center, 1000 Panther Brook Ln, Turnerville, Georgia 30580. 706-754-7488.


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Yoganize – All Levels ─ 10-11:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details.

Tai Chi Traditional Yang 103 Forms ─ 10:20-11:20am. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexi-bility and mental calmness. 25% off students, faculty & staff from GTCHS and GTC. Pay monthly $40 or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

“Row-ga” Fitness ─ 10:45-11:45am. See Tuesday 11am listing for details. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, at the Mall Connector. Green-ville. 281-1505.

Zumba Fitness ─ 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze. $10 per class. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.

Tai Chi Basics/Yang 24 Forms ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Preliminary movements and exercises aiding in learning Yang24 sequence. Improves muscular strength, balance, flexibility and mental calmness. Students, Faculty and Staff from GTCHS and GTC 25% off. Pay monthly $40 or $110 per quarter. Greenville Technical Charter High School, S. Pleasantburg Dr, Bldg. 120, Multipurpose room bottom floor, Greenville. 420-9839.

Children’s Yoga ─ 12:00 – 1:00 pm. 5-9 year olds. $8 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Suite A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.

Health Starts Here Demo for Kids ─ 12-2pm. See Thursday 3pm listing for details.

Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 12-2pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details.

Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 1:30-2:30pm. Includes Tai Chi for Arthritis and Osteoporosis, supported by the National Arthritis Foundation and based on Dr. Paul Lam’s program. 25% off students, faculty and staff from GTCHS and GTC. 20% off seniors. $24 per month. Qi Works, GTCHS, multipurpose room, building 120, 506 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 420-9839.

Blessingways ─ 2pm. 4th Saturday. Positive birth stories and guest speakers share mindful informa-tion on pregnancy, birth, or parenting. Children are welcome. Free Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 254-8392.

Community Acupuncture ─ 2-5pm. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Economical group opportu-nity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 1 hour for therapy. $15. Bridge to Wellness, 607 NE Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466.

REGISTERED NURSE - RN to work PRN in an exciting environment with women during a joyful time in their lives. Serious inquires only. Call Jodie, 864-228-2221.

YOGA INSTRUCTORS – Wanted for yoga studio in Spartanburg. Must have flexible availability. Must be RYT 200. Please email resume to: [email protected]

ZUMBA, PILATES, and WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTORS – Should be able to teach a variety of classes ranging from low to high intensity. Salary dependent upon experience. Email resumes to [email protected].

HoMEs – rEPAIr/rEMoDEl/rEsTorATIoN

HOME REPAIR – SIEGEL HOMES, Henry Siegel, 25 Years Experience. Free Estimates. Call for new customer special! 864-905-2898. www.SiegelHomes.net


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ACuPuNCTurE

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

Great results with acute and chron-ic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, stress; specializes in ortho-pedic issues and more, in an educa-tional tranquil environment. See ad, page 43.

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS(Inside Sportsclub)Joan Massey, L. Ac.712 Congaree Rd.864-331-2522•Greenville

Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, auto-immune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxifi cation techniques. See ad, page 23.

GREENVILLE NATURALHEALTH CENTERMarina Ponton, L. Ac.1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and therapeutic massage therapy. We also offer natural health services and products that will help you meet your health goals including herbs,

nutrition, fertility, and pain management. See ad, page 40.

HONG ZHANG, L. AC.111 Doctors Dr.864-797-7100•Greenvillewww.GHS.org/Acupuncture

More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some con-ditions treated include joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fi bromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

UPSTATE ACUPUNCTUREJames C. Kapetanakos, DOM, Lac, 864-346-5683•Andersonwww.UpstateSCAcupuncture.com

James has the tools to offer natural pain relief and comprehensive pain management, including help with allergies. Home visits may be made if the patient is in severe pain and immobile. Start changing your life today! See ad, page 28.

AIr PurIFICATIoN

LIVING HEALTHY TECHNOLOGIES

864-271-0330•GreenvilleMike & Pam Reekiewww.LivingHT.com/na

Purify the Air...Purify your Life! Combat allergies, dust, odors, mold, bacteria and viruses in the entire home. Special offer for Natural Awakenings readers at www.Liv-ingHT.com/na.

AllErgY/NuTrITIoN

PERFECT BALANCE NATURAL HEALTHBarbara Morris RN, BS1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr.864-236-8072•Greenvillewww.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.com

Barbara looks at all your health needs – working with you to re-lieve allergies, improve immune function, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hormones, clean up your diet and improve nutri-tion. See ad, page 44.

AroMATHErAPY

CREATIVE HEALTH - ANDERSONTerry Ballenger, CNHP215 S. Main St.864-222-0511•[email protected] stress and pain with DoTerra essential oils. We also offer Bach Flower Remedies, biofeedback ses-sions, and educational seminars. See ad, page 29.

bIo-ENErgETIC TEsTINg

AUGUSTA STREET CLINICDr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE864-232-0082•[email protected]

Bio-energetic testing shows energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral defi ciency, and identifi es environ-mental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 17.

bIo-IDENTICAl HorMoNE THErAPY

LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVEHEALTHCAREClif Caldwell, MD.Cheryl Middleton, PA-C838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. G864-850-9988•Easleywww.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 6.

boArDINg/kENNEl

MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS158 New Harrison Bridge Rd.864-409-1011•Simpsonvillewww.MauiMeowResort.com

Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’x 21’ play area, panoramic views, two kitty towers. Live-in owner, no extra fees for medica-tions.

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CAROLINA STRUCTURALENERGETIC THERAPYGreg Spindler, LMBT #4609107 Memorial Dr.864-877-3500•Greerwww.GregSpindler.com

You don’t have to live with back or neck pain any more. Achieve quick and long-lasting results! 90-minute sessions include, muscle testing, body reading, cranial structure releases, and advanced bodywork. Four treat-ments pre-paid $390, one ses-sion $115.


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Get away from it all with a therapeutic massage designed just for you.

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brAIN TrAININg

BRAIN BALANCE OF GREENVILLE2531 Woodruff Rd. Ste #113864-329-9933•Simpsonvillewww.BrainBalanceCenters.com

Helping children with AD/HD, Autism/Asperger’s syndrome, Dyslexia and learning disabilities. We do sensory, motor and aca-demic work individualized to each child’s deficits. See ad, page 6.

LEARNING RX864-627-9192•Greenville

www.LearningRx.com/GreenvilleLearningRx makes finding the solution to your child’s learn-ing struggles simple.

Schedule a cognitive skills test to discover the an-swer. The problem can be fixed. See ad, inside front cover.

CArDs & gIFTs

LIVE SIMPLY CARDS & GIFTS(Web-based Business Only)www.LiveSimplyCardsAndGifts.com

Send out a personalized and memo-rable card and gift without leaving home. Save gas, time and money. Our convenient system lets you send that special card and gift without the hassle of pen, paper, stamps, enve-lopes, packaging or mailboxes. We do it all for you. Sending a card has never been so easy! See ad, page 39.

CHIlDrEN’s wEllNEss

DR. CYNTHIA HORNER - CHIROPRACTOR

11-D Barkingham Ln.864-458-8082•Greenvillewww.DrCydChiro.com

Experienced with preg-nant women, infants, children and families. We educate, motivate and support families to better health through gentle chiropractic, cra-nial sacral therapy, mas-sage and workshops on

various health topics. See ad, page 18.

CHIroPrACTor

FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE 205 Bryce Ct.

(off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place)864-987-5995•Simpsonvillewww.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com

A health and wellness center focusing on pro-viding the NUCCA pro-cedure for the whole family. Long term relief with none of the crack-ing or popping; all ad-justments done by hand. The only NUCCA prac-

titioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 19.

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC122 E. Beltline Blvd.(Behind Grady’s Great Outdoors)864-226-8868•Andersonwww.WickiserFamilyChiro.com

Focusing on quality chiropractic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counsel-ing, muscle and soft tissue reha-bilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 28.

ColoN HYDroTHErAPY

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC 607 NE Main St.

864-963-4466•Simpsonvillewww.YourBridge2Wellness.com

Angela Toplovich, certified colon hydrotherapist offers detox ser-vices that include ionic footbath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 9.

CoMPANIoN CArE

CUSTOMIZED COMPANION CARE1302 Rutherford Rd.864-679-2601•Greenvillewww.CustomizedCompanionCare.com

When you can’t be there, we can. We provide in-home support for expect-ant and new mothers, the

elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs children and adults. Make sure their needs are met. See ad, page 49.

CoMPouNDINg PHArMACY

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACYJohn Holland, Pharm.D.838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D864-855-2323•Easley

Specializing i n c u s t o m compound-ing, including thyroid medi-

cation, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediat-rics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 41.

SKRIP SHOPPEJim Greene, R. Ph.

405 W. Poinsett St.864-879-2325•Greerwww.SkripShoppePharmacy.com

We compound (create) individu-alized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medi-cines, vitamins and herbs. Local-ly owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 43.

CouNsElINg sErvICEs

AN INNER VIEWCounseling Services, LLC3113 Hwy 153864-420-9260•Piedmont

A psychotherapy practice that inte-grates mind, body and insight-ori-ented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chron-ic pain, past trauma, and relation-ship conflicts. See ad, page 27.


WORK IN PROGRESS THERAPYHelen Tracy Parnell, M.A.LPC108-B Clair Drive483-1447•Piedmontwww.WorkInProgressTherapy.com

Let’s work together to get to the ROOT of the issues that are hold-ing you back from being your best self! See ad, page 26.

DENTIsTrY

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRY

Dr. John Palmer301 The Parkway Ste. B864-879-6494 - Greerwww.PalmerDMD.com

We practice biological dentistry and adhere to the highest stan-dards of biocompati-ble dentistry as de-

fined by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Thera-py, fluoride-free office; amalgam-safe since 1995. See ad, page 45.

DoulA

DOULA DU JOUR915 South St.864-735-7270•[email protected]

Support for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Full and on-call services provided. A division of Carolina WaterBirth. See ad, page 38.

FACIAls/skINCArE

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERLindsey Holder, Esthetician1901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Lindsey brings her interest in or-ganic products and passion for educating clients on proper skin care practice to the Greenville Natural Health Center. New cli-ents: Mention this ad and your 1st signature facial is only $38! See ad, page 40.

FArM sTorE

LIVE OAK FARMS230 Sam Davis Rd.864-991-9839•Woodruffwww.LiveOakFarmsLLC.com

Certified Naturally Grown 80-acre farm specializing in heritage breeds. Ani-mals and vegetables raised

according to Certified Naturally Grown standards. No growth hormones or antibiotics. See ad, back cover.

FENg sHuI/ INTErIor rEDEsIgN

FINE REDESIGNSMichele Senac, CFSPRedesign/Feng Shui Certified864-631-9335www.FineRedesigns.com

Have a beautiful home or office without spending a lot! Using your existing furniture, artwork and accessories, I can create a harmonious space through the art of Interior Redesign and Feng Shui. See ad, page 35.

HAIr sAloN/sPA

ALL NATURAL HEALTH& BEAUTY CENTERAlice Caston, Cosmetologist101 College St.864-963-2882•Simpsonvillewww.NaturalFarmacy.net

Over 20 years experience in Li-censed Cosmetology. We special-ize in multicultural hair care, color, facials, and waxing servic-es. We now offer a chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

HEADQUARTERS DAY SPA AND SALON3 East Park Avenue864-233-1891•Greenvillewww.HeadquartersDaySpa.com

Offering Organic Hair Services using the Or-ganic Systems hair color, t e x t u r e w a v e s , a n d straightening. Our retail organic hair care products

help our clients maintain the services they have received. We also offer pre-planned and custom spa package services. See ad, page 33.

NANCY LEE’S HAIR ARTNancy L. Minix, MC, BS, RA – 20+yrs Exp.Operating at 3318 Brushy Creek Rd.864-320-2359•Greer

More than hair care. Natural/Organic/Ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free Keratin treatments. Aro-matherapy consulations and personalized products. ION Footbath detox. See ad, page 12.

OXYGEN HAIR STUDIOMarla Rosenberg, Owner/Stylist1018 S. Batesville Rd.864-968-0200•Greer

Chicago and European trained. Certified master colorist. Hair design,

hair care, and creative consultation specialist. Natu-ral, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards accept-ed.

WISTERIA SALON AVEDA SPA 2 locations in Greenville864-331-3333www.WisteriaSalonSpa.com

We offer a full menu of salon and spa ser-vices support-ing your per-sonal lifestyle,

inspiring personal growth and enhancing spiritual balance along the way. See ad, page 23.

HEAlTH FooD sTorEs

ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTERBobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant101 College St.864-963-2882•Simpsonvillewww.NaturalFarmacy.net

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are effec-tive. We also carry many name-brand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consul-tations. See ad, page 33.

EARTH FARE − THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET3620 Pelham Rd.864-527-4220•Greenvillewww.EarthFare.com

Earth Fare offers a fantastic selection of products includ-ing 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 happen-ings.

MARKET FOR LIFEMargaret Griffin2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15864-268-9255•Taylors

Natural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supple-ments, herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer ser-vice! Special orders wel-come.


THE WILD RADISHJody Harris & Gigi Perry

161 Verdin Rd.864-297-1105•Greenville

Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice and smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free prod-ucts, Webb’s chicken sau-sages, Screamin’ Good

Products, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 39.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET1140 Woodruff Rd.864-335-2300•Greenvillewww.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville

Imagine a farmers’ mar-ket: fresh produce, meats, a fi sh market, a gourmet shop, a Euro-pean bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in

café, all rolled into one. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket.

HoMEsCHool – FINE ArTs

ARTIOS ACADEMIES864-420-5179•Serving the [email protected]

A quality fi ne arts option for homeschoolers de-signed to educate, equip and elevate s tudents through a Biblically-based fi ne arts program.

HosPICE CArE

SOLARIS HOSPICE129 Straight Dr.864-225-3139•Andersonwww.MySolarisHospiceSC.com

Care is our business. Using a holistic ap-proach, our team helps patients and

families embrace the natural changes during the fi nal stages of life. Patient wishes are always the focus of our care. See ad, page 28.

lIFE CoACH

LIFE COACHING INSTITUTE864-282-8989•GreenvilleDianne@LifeCoachingInstitute.netwww.LifeCoachingInstitute.net

Our neuropsychological approach, Insight Transformation, trains thoughts and emotions from the in-side out for happiness and optimal outcomes in life, work, health and relationships. See ad, page 45.

MAssAgE/boDYwork

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERMelissa Vanostrand Hicks, LMT #35201901 Laurens Rd.864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Do you suffer from pain or stress? There are solutions. Massage is one of the best preventative mo-dalities to help promote greater health and wellbeing. New cli-ents, mention this ad and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 40.

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPYKellyann Battista, LMBT #6131425 N. Main St. Ste. C864-356-5901•Simpsonvillewww.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy.com

Looking to release muscle tight-ness? Stressed out or anxious? Stress doesn’t go away, it accu-mulates. Relief is just a phone call away! Your fi rst one hour session is only $35. See ad, page 54.

PEACE OF MIND THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEKathie Hamilton, LMBT #1202 (15 yrs exp)405 N. Fant St. (2 blks from AnMed Ctr)864-222-1748•Andersonwww.PeaceOfMindWellnessCenter.com

Specializing in Medical, Reiki, and Cranio Sacral massage. Aromather-apy body salt glow, seaweed body wrap, ear candling, and ion foot bath also offered. $5 off when you bring in my ad. See ad, page 29.

RICARDO CUEVAS864-320-9276•Greenvillewww.RicardoCuevas.comLic.#’s 6369 SC & 007438 NY

Specializing in treating the source of myofascial dysfunc-tion and chronic pain. Compli-mentary 30 minutes added to your fi rst visit.

MENTAl FITNEss

QUICKWITZ1-888-380-9535www.QuickWitz.com

QuickWitz i s a unique brain train-ing program for the 55+ population. Us-ing hands-on activi-

ties and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

NuTrITIoNAl CouNsElINg

COCOON NUTRITIONStephen Heuer B.S.

864-895-6250•GreerCocoonNutrition.com

We have lots of info on products if you require more educational i n f o r m a t i o n .

Please request it. Also you may fi nd the educa-tional material you need on the cocoon website under each product or in the nutrition library. See ad, page 42.

rEIkI-HEAlINg TouCH

SYNCHRONICITY, LLCWendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH850-C Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste. 1-D864-244-6778•Greenvillewww.SynchronicityHeals.com

Achieve wholeness of mind, body and spirit through Reiki and an in-tegrative natural approach to well-ness. Relax, rejuvenate and revive! See ad, page 26.

TAI CHI/QIgoNg

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLCDr. Mary Powers, Instructor864-420-9839•Greenvillewww.QiWorksStudio.com

Rebuild your body’s balance, fl ex-ibility, strength, memory and health with Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, and for Arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 4.

THErMogrAPHY

CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

Janet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN864-423-6256www.CoreMedicalThermography.com

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Thermograms are viable for all ages, histories, and even women with breast

implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 15.


vETErINArY CArE

ALL ABOUT PETSJeanne Fowler, DVM409 Old Buncombe Rd.864-834-7334•Travelers Restwww.HolisticVetSC.com

Over 30 years experience offer-ing holistic and conventional veterinary medicine, homeopa-thy, Chinese herbals, orthopedic manipulation, prolotherapy, cold laser therapy and pet boarding too.

WOODRUFF RD. ANIMAL HOSPITALDeborah Perzak, DVM2709 Woodruff Rd.864-234-5995•Simpsonvillewww.WoodruffRdAH.com

Our professionals offer you and your pet personalized care with the level of service and atten-tion you deserve. Extended hours and convenient drop-off service available.

vITAMINs & suPPlEMENTs

APPLE A DAY AND BEYOND864-239-0542 877-277-5357www.AppleADayAndBeyond.com

Boost your energy, recharge your metabolism, and support your immune system with our mineral supplements. Up to 50% off Garden of life prod-ucts. Upstate orders receive next day delivery! See ad, page 3.

BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS1-800-333-7995 ext. #2294www.BellLifestyle.com

Formulated natural health supple-ments intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. Visit www.BellLifeStyle.com for infor-mation. See ad, page 16.


Vitamins and supplements compounded on-site. Pro-f e s s i o n a l

grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 41.

wHolIsTIC wEllNEss CENTEr

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYM2110 Augusta St (lower level)864-419-2596•Greenvillewww.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acu-puncture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nutritional counseling, refl exology, parri-fi n wax treatment, and Reiki. See ad, page 46.

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Thyroid, peri-menopausal o r m e n o -pausa l i s -s u e s ? We

specialize in custom compounding including bio-identical hormone replacement, and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 41.

LIFELOGIC HEALTH CENTERBrian & Sarah Davis, D.C.201 W. Stone Ave. 864-416-1136•Greenvillewww.LifeLogicOnline.com

We specialize in alternative management of symptoms from thyroid disorders, com-bining chiropractic, nutrition, supplementation, and labora-tory testing to fi nd the real cause of your health issues. See ad, page 17.

YogA/PIlATEs

IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT

1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G864-354-2882•Greenvillewww.ItsYogaStudio.com

Check our website for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alli-ance School. See ad, Page 35.

YOGANIZE2105 Old Spartanburg Rd.864-325-6053•Greerwww.Yoganize.com

Energize, revitalize, harmonize. A variety of all level classes Monday – Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hour class; specialized instruction. $99 monthly unlimited classes special. See ad, page 43.


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