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16 HAPPY COW HAPPY CUSTOMERS Community Spotlight by Michele Senac

20 SHAPING THE FUTURE WE WANT Global Commitments to Catalyze Change by Brita Belli

24 GLOBAL FLAVORS New Ethnic Vegetarian Recipes Rock Taste Buds by Judith Fertig

30 TEAM UP AND HAVE A BALL Warm Winter Workouts by Randy Kambic

32 CHILDREN FOLLOW ADULT EXAMPLES Enabling “We” Instead of “Me” by Michael Ungar

39 CHIROPRACTIC CARE Help for Common Complaints by Kathleen Barnes

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the prod-ucts and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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It seems as if it were only yesterday when we were packing up our lawn chairs and sunscreen and heading for the beach. Now, the leaves are

changing to a brilliant array of colors, and pumpkins will soon replace juicy summer peaches. Some of you will miss the warm weather, but since fall is my personal favorite, I’m dancing a little jig at the thought of a cup of warm apple cider.

This month’s theme is Environment. Our feature article, Shaping the Future We Want: Global Com-mitments to Catalyze Change, page 20, reminds us that throughout the years, we have committed ourselves to making our world more sustainable. Some projects have had a sizable scope, such as Bank Of America’s $50 billion over 10 years for the benefit of energy efficiency, renewal and access, while others are grassroots green projects that offer just as much impact. RACE for PREVENTION, page 18, highlights breast cancer awareness month by suggesting natural and practical tips that could assist in preventing the disease. And, besides the mouth-watering graphics for Global Flavors: New Ethnic Vegetarian Recipes Rock Taste Buds, page 24, the article explains how adapting a vegetarian diet can be healthy and taste good! The article also includes several recipes for you to try at home.

If the news in this issue doesn’t persuade you to lead an eco-friendlier lifestyle, maybe our advertisers will. Seek out good information by directing your questions to those that continue to provide the Upstate and surrounding areas with outstand-ing natural and sustainable services.

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communitynewsYoga Is at Zen Garden Yoga

Zen Garden Yoga invites the community to join them for a free movie screening of Yoga Is. The

movie is about filmmaker, Suzanne Bryant and her journey to India and the west to explore the power of the ancient art of yoga. Along the way she discov-ers what yoga is. Space is limited. Please register early by calling the studio or registering online. Copies of the movie will be available for sale at the event. A portion of the proceeds from each DVD sale will go to Breast Cancer research. Come experi-ence the transformational power of yoga on Friday,

October 19 from 6pm-9pm. Refreshments will be available and feel free to bring something to share.

Zen Garden Yoga is located at Hillcrest Specialty Row, 1040 Fernwood-Glen-dale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. For more information, call 864-583-3335 or visit ZenGardenYoga.com.

Lamaze Classes at Care For MomSusan Breisch, CPD, LCCE of Care

for Mom recently completed all the requirements to become Lamaze certified. In the past few years, La-maze has been completely rebranded, transitioning from a well-known child-birth education method inclusive of a distinctive breathing regimen to a foundational philosophy for pregnant women that affirms the normalcy of birth, ac-knowledges women’s inherent ability to birth their babies and promotes the Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices. As a certified Lamaze instructor, Breisch is able to offer the core values of Lamaze in her Instinc-tive Birthing classes. Instinctive Birth-ing is a six-week series that teaches couples to work together to meet the physical, mental and emotional de-mands of each stage of normal labor and delivery. They learn about natural comfort measures, positioning, relax-ation, rhythmic breathing, nutrition, exercise, breastfeeding and much more. In addition to the Postpartum Support Group of the Upstate, Care For Mom also offers classes in birth alternatives, nutrition and exercise, postpartum care and more.

For more information call 864-459-3289 or to register for classes visit Care-ForMomDoula.com. See ad, page 47.

Palmer Dentistry Moves to Green Location

Palmer Distinctive Dentistry will be moving its office to an environmentally green and occupationally safe location.

The previous location shared a building with other business practices, and the new location is a stand-alone building. The building will be equipped with built-in engineering controls to insure that measurable levels of mercury vapor, resulting from removing silver/mercury, are quickly returned to non-detectable levels. These controls include special filtration in the HVAC system, Tact-Air Hg vapor ionizers in all treatment areas, room air filtration for areas where silver/Hg filters are removed, and areas including auxiliary suctions with Hg filters for silver mercury filling remov-al. Dr. Palmer and his team will also use all patient protection protocols devel-oped by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology to insure safe mercury removal and limit the exposure risk to the patient.

Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is now located at 134 Milestone Way, Greenville. For more information, call 864-879-6494 or visit PalmerDMD.com. See ad, page 14.

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Qi Works Studio Energizes the Upstate

Qi Works Studio aims to be a positive beacon for the community with programs that encourage health, wellness, and greater confidence in life. Some of the

programs offered at the studio are Qigong, Yang style Tai-Chi Chuan, Health Tai-Chi, and medical and martial applications of Tai-Chi. All of the programs include students of all ages. “As a modern society we do not move as much as our ancestors did and as a result we suffer from a major problem, obesity. The programs are designed to aid students in becoming healthier and stron-ger without injury,” says Owner, Dr. Mary Lou Powers. Qigong is the ancient study

and practice of energy storage, circulation, and cultivation in the body. Traditional Chinese medicine and Asian martial arts are derived from Qigong techniques. Tai-Chi Chuan, an internal martial art, places more emphasis on cultivating and mov-ing internal energy and then working on the external physical form of the art. These exercises are practiced slowly and gently, but generate lasting results. Slow, gentle movements micro-manage muscles and nerves, building strong body-mind connec-tions. Another aspect of Tai-Chi training is the application of the movements. The application is where the sequences or hand forms begin to have meaning. Two-per-son training prepares the student for more subtle energy work, such as push-hands, sword and fan. A prime benefit of the martial aspect is to become sanguine in one’s disposition. Qi Works Studio also features a Learning Center exclusively for student use. Students may obtain a higher level of understanding and fulfillment within the practice by studying books and videos on various aspects of each lesson.

Qi Works Studio is located at 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. For more infor-mation, call 864-420-9839 or visit QiWorksStudio.com. See ad, page 41.

Auger Chiropractic Educates the Upstate

Dr. George A. Auger of Auger Family Chiropractic is spreading his message of health and wellness to the

Greenville community. Auger explains that he has educated his patients about what it means to live a healthier, happier, and more vibrant life and is now taking that message outside of his office. “It literally breaks my heart that people believe that being healthy is as simple as feeling good. The real-ity is, nothing could be further from the truth,” says Auger. For the past 20 years, Auger Family Chiropractic has emphasized that a healthier life starts on the inside and is supported by making healthy lifestyle choices. Auger adds, “I have made a decision to take the Auger Family Chiropractic message of health and vitality to our surrounding communities, with the hope of educating and encouraging more people to not only view health as feeling good, but to make the necessary lifestyle changes for it to happen in their own lives.” Auger has committed to making over 20 appearances per year to various groups, speaking on topics such as Life Without Limits, The Path to Optimal Health, The Five Secrets to Energy, Youth, and Vitality and more. Those interested in having Auger share his wealth of knowledge and experience in natural health with their civic organization, church, corporation, or small business may contact Auger Family Chiropractic.

Auger Family Chiropractic is located at 1315 Haywood Rd, Greenville. For more information, call 864-322-2828 or visit www.AugerChiro.com. See ad, page 35.

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Affordable Acupuncture Moves to Simpsonville

Joan Massey, L. Ac. of Affordable Acupunc-ture is expanding her Community Acupunc-

ture services. She is excited about the conve-nience and larger space of the new location off of I-385. Community Acupuncture will continue to be held on Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 9pm, and Saturday morning at 8:30. It will remain the same affordable price of $45 for the first treatment and $25 for follow-up visits. Private appointments are

available upon request. Massey’s vision is to make acupuncture available to more people with a convenient location, conve-nient times, and at a price that is affordable for most.

Affordable Acupuncture is now located at 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. For private appointments, call the office at 864-406-3800. See ad, page 6.

Get Lost in Corn Maze and Giant Pumpkin Patch

Sponsored by Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, the 2012 Denver Downs Corn Maze celebrates and

commemorates Greenville Hospital System’s (GHS) centen-nial by cutting the hospital’s logo into the center of the 10-acre maze. Admission to the Corn Maze includes a host of activities and contests for all ages like corn shelling, pumpkin picking and pumpkin carving, giving visitors a hands-on look at life on the

farm. The event will feature other ac-tivities such as hayrides, zip line, farm football, a Big Hay Bale Maze, Mini Straw Maze and more. Denver Downs Farm presents special events like the Annual Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch to allow visitors to experience first-

hand the happenings and activities of farm living. The Denver Downs Corn Maze and Giant Pumpkin Patch is in it’s 10th season and has become a popular, fun and educational Up-state event for adults and children. At Denver Downs Farm, the partnership between agriculture and tourism fuels it’s passion to share the farm’s history and teach non-farming neighbors about the rich heritage of farming and importance agriculture plays in our everyday lives. Denver Downs Farm is a South Carolina Century Farm, that has been owned and operated by the Gar-rison family of Anderson County, SC since 1869. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Denver Downs Farm was established as a cotton farm, transitioned to a dairy farm, and today is a working farm devoted to agri-tourism. From Septem-ber 28 through November 4, the maze will open on Wednesday from 3pm to 9pm, Friday from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. The Maze is open for field trips and groups Monday through Friday before 3pm.

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Washday Woes: Scented Products Pollute the AirSome scents make no sense for personal or

planetary health. Using scented laundry products can release harmful—even carcinogenic—pollutants into the air, report University of Washington researchers. Their fi ndings, published online in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, show that air vented from machines using the top-selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheet contains hazardous chemicals. When researchers analyzed captured gases from dryer vent fumes after participating households ran regular laundry cycles using liquid laundry detergent and a leading brand of scented dryer sheets, they found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants. Of those, two chemicals—acetaldehyde and benzene—are classifi ed by the U.S. En-vironmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level. Benzene is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, and studies have shown that acetaldehyde can cause nasal and throat cancer in animals. “This is an interesting source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated,” says lead author Anne Steinemann, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they are coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they are regulated—but if they’re coming out of a dryer vent, they are not.”

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The Phthalates–Diabetes ConnectionWhat we place on our skin might increase the

risk for diabetes, based on fi ndings by researchers at Uppsala University, in Sweden. They noted a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of seniors developing diabetes; even a modest increase in circulating blood levels of such chemicals doubled their risk. Monica Lind, associate professor of envi-ronmental medicine at the Section for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Dr. Lars Lind, professor of medicine, analyzed new information from a study that involved more than 1,000 70-year-old men and women in Uppsala. The participants submitted blood samples for analysis of various environ-mental toxins, including several substances formed when the body breaks down phthalates. Even after adjusting for obesity, blood lipids, smoking and exercise habits, the researchers saw a defi nite connection between blood levels of some of the phthalates and an increased prevalence of diabetes. The Linds also found that certain phthalates were associated with disrupted insulin production in the pancreas. Most people come into daily contact with phthalates. These chemicals are commonly used as softening agents in plastics and as carriers of fragrances in cos-metics, personal care products, air fresheners and scented candles.


Dentists Can Help Diagnose Gluten SensitivityThe mouth may be one place that signs

of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity are manifested, according to a recent study by researchers at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They discovered a link between the disorder and dental enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, and concluded that dentists can play an important role in identifying unrecognized celiac disease. Appropriate referral and timely diagnosis can help prevent serious complications.

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New moms that are breastfeeding should abstain from caffeine,

according to an interview with Dr. Ruth Lawrence published in the Journal of Caffeine Research, a peer-reviewed publication. Lawrence says that because infants are not able to metabolize or excrete caffeine efficiently, a breastfeeding mother’s consumption of the drug may lead to caffeine accumulation and symptoms such as wakefulness and irritability in her baby.

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Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, particularly

among those with a history of the disorder, according to what researchers believe is the largest such investigation ever undertaken. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists, working with the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study, reviewed the relevant results of nearly 12,600 participants from late 2006 to late 2010. They suggest that patients with a history of depression could benefit from a vitamin D assessment.


ABCs Keep Colon Cancer at Bay What do Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage

and cauliflower have in common? According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these cruciferous veggies are associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Throw in a good measure of A’s, as in apples, and people can also reduce their risk of distal colon cancer, report researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research at the University of Western Australia and Deakin University, in Victoria, Australia. The investigation examined the potential link between fruits and vegetables and three cancers in different parts of the bowel.

Breast Cancer Links to Environmental Toxins

New evidence that chemical pollution may be linked

to breast cancer comes from a surprising source: a group of male breast cancer patients at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Poisons in the camp’s drinking water, including benzene, a carcinogenic gasoline additive, perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), are

regarded as a cause; conditions at the base are also blamed for unusual rates of leukemia and birth defects. The worst period of contamination of the base’s water supply began in the late 1950s and continued for more than 30 more years. Because men are simpler to study than women—their risk of developing breast cancer is not complicated by factors such as menstruation, reproduction, breastfeed-ing and hormone replacement therapy—the epidemiologists may be able to con-clusively link industrial chemicals with an increased risk of the disease for both genders.

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Happy Cow, Happy Customersby Michele Senac

What cow wouldn’t be happy grazing on 100 beautiful, lush acres of chemical-free grass and receiving loving

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Initially, Trantham was a conventional dairy farmer, using chemicals and fertilizers. He had good results until a drought came in 1986 which led to impending foreclosure. In an unusual account, he explains that his cows broke out of their confined area and went to a field of wild clover and grazed. Once he recovered them, the first thing he noticed was that they smelled better and their milk production increased by 200 pounds. “That’s when I knew everything had changed,” says Trantham. When the cows were in the field, he observed that they ate only the top half of the plants. He enlisted the help of Clemson University and through a grant that tested the nutritional content of the plants, it was discovered that the majority of the plant nutrients were in the top. He stopped using all chemicals or fertilizers in 1988 and now has 29 paddocks through which he rotates the cows for grazing. “The quality of the milk starts with what the cow eats,” explains Trantham.

Happy Cow Creamery offers high quality dairy products, along with poultry, pork and beef products, produce, fruits, sweet syrups, fresh baked goods and more. “The number one thing is that the people who come to our store are the finest people in the world,” says Trantham, “This is the most satisfying thing to me. This is what I’m meant to be doing.”

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by Janet Krinke

Time certainly flies, and here we are again—breast cancer awareness month. Time to

reflect, to hope, and to yes, race against a disease that has risen ap-proximately 60% over the last 50 years. This year, let’s run towards something good. Diet, better detec-tion, and healthy lifestyle choices are all within our grasp. These are all things we can have some control of, and there is so much we can have victory over!

Remember when your mother said, “Eat your broccoli”? Well studies done by the University of California, Berkeley, and the Kochi Medi-cal School in Japan have found that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli help fight and ward off breast cancer. They are loaded with a nutrient called Indole-3-carbinol, which is a very promising therapeutic agent for both estrogen receptive positive (ER+) and estrogen receptive negative (ER-) breast cancer. Broccoli can be steamed (make sure the heads stay bright green; about 4 minutes) or eat-en raw on a salad. Dark green veg-gies like spinach, collards, and swiss chard provide potassium and mag-nesium, which are linked to healthy

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Throw in a couple of generous handfuls of clean spinach leaves. A banana, peeled. Orange juice, or fresh peeled peaches and water (for added benefits, add 1 tbsp. ground chia seeds and/or some raw broccoli).

Alison Lively, ND, CNHP, at Creative Health in Downtown Greenville says, “Can-cer research and treat-ment focus on cancer

cells, rather than the environment in the human body in which these killer cells function and can survive. A nutritional approach, therefore, focuses on changing the internal environment to be unwel-coming to cancer cell survival. To do this, we focus on a clean, plant-based diet and herbals to detoxify the blood and support the immune system.”

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10 years, they purchased their current Clemson Boulevard location, changing the name to Grady’s Great Outdoors. Over the last 22 years, the Phillips’ fam-ily has continued to operate and expand the store, which is currently over 19,000 square feet and will continue to expand this month for a grand opening celebra-tion October 26-27, 2012.

Grady and Ann’s son, John Phillips now owns and operates the store with the help of his wife, Kim, and their two sons. Growth and demand, as well as the support of local customers led to the decision to expand their current store by more than 7,000 square feet, continuing with the vision Grady and Ann started over 50 years ago.

The store currently carries kayaks, canoes, hunting, fishing, camping, and clothing products from major and spe-cialty brands, not often found in other upstate stores. The grand opening will introduce new departments, to include Bicycles by Giant, camping and survival gear, longboards, and a full-service bike shop. “We’re excited about growing the current size of our paddlesports, fishing, cutlery, and apparel departments dur-ing the construction, but we are more excited about the opportunity this brings to the Anderson economy and most important, the opportunities it will allow us while better serving our customers,” says John Phillips.

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“We don’t need another plan of action or more treaties; what we need

are people that will begin to implement the commitments and meet the goals that have already been created and es-tablished,” explains Jacob Scherr, direc-tor of global strategy and advocacy for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), about the new thinking that drove this year’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The June conference brought together international heads of state, business leaders, nonprofits and activ-ists to prioritize and strategize sustain-able development. Unlike the United Nations’ annual climate change confer-ences, which led to the Kyoto Protocol in 1997—a legally binding treaty that

set targets for greenhouse gas emissions the United States refused to sign—the United Nations Conference on Sustain-able Development is held once every 20 years. The theme of Rio+20 was simple and direct: The Future We Want. Moving away from political posturing and endless negotiating, the meet-up asked businesses, governments and charities to publicly declare their specific commitments and solicited the public’s ideas for realizing sustain-ability, all aligned with the priorities and opportunities of the 21st century. “With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increas-ing and ensuring prosperity while we are already using more than we have?” queries U.N. spokeswoman Pragati Pascale. “It’s a conundrum.”

Sustainable development, as defined by the U.N., includes fighting poverty, social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment. Building a sustainable future for the planet, say those involved, means addressing all three simultaneously. It demands the kind of real, immediate action so evi-dent at Rio+20.

Real ResultsBy the end of the Rio conference, more than 700 voluntarily secured commit-ments, valued at more than half a trillion dollars, were earmarked to address ev-erything from protecting forests and re-ducing ocean pollution to building rapid transit bus systems and increasing the number of women entrepreneurs in the green economy. The NRDC launched CloudOfCommitments.org to track and publicize new pledges and make them easily searchable by region or category. Some commitments are breathtak-ing in scope:n International development banks

have pledged $175 billion to boost sustainable transportation in devel-oping countries;

nBank of America promised $50 bil-lion over 10 years to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy access;

nThe World Bank committed $16 billion to boost clean energy, access to electricity and cookstoves in developing nations;

nThe New Partnership for Africa’s Development promised to achieve energy access for at least 60 percent of Africa’s population by 2040;

nThe European Bank offered $8 billion by 2015 to support energy efficiency projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia;

nMicrosoft pledged to be carbon neu-tral across all its operations by the end of 2013;

nThe United States together with the Consumer Goods Forum (which represents more than 600 retail and manufacturing companies) commit-ted to achieve zero net deforestation in their supply chains by 2020.

“The real action, the real en-ergy, was the 21st-century aspect [of Rio+20],” advises Scherr. “I call it

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the ‘network world’, recognizing the number of players today. It’s not just national governments; it’s states and cities, corporations and philanthropists. In addition to the official meetings and negotiations, between 3,000 and 4,000 other gatherings were going on between business people, mayors, civil society organizations and others, presenting myriad opportunities to make specific commitments. We’re moving to a different dynamic.”

Sowing SeedsThe inclusive atmosphere is reflected in another new U.N.-sponsored inter-national sharing website, FutureWe Want.org, featuring visions and videos relating to sustainabil-ity and solutions to dire environmental prob-lems, such as turning global warming-

inducing methane from China’s farms into a usable energy source; predicting periods of drought in Ethiopia to pre-vent humanitarian crises; and investing in solar power to bring electricity to 1.4 billion people around the world. More than 50 million people worldwide have submitted ideas for a more sustainable world, ranging from ways to increase public education to plans for stopping industrial pollution and better managing waste. “The huge public engagement in the conference is exciting,” says Pascale, “because that’s really how progress will happen. People have to force their gov-ernments to take action.” The NRDC dedicated website is part of a coordinated effort to hold governments, businesses and nonprofits

accountable and inform the public. The new U.N. websites facilitate

a thriving discussion of what sustainability means and how

it can be put into practice. “We want to continue the overall campaign and build upon it,” says Pascale. “Whatever frustrations people have with businesses, nongovernment organizations (NGO) or governments, we need to harness that energy and keep that dialogue going to give people a voice in

making sustainability happen.”

Results-Oriented Role ModelsState-based examples

of sustainable development in action speak to widespread needs in the United States. Here are examples of five models worth replicating.

PlaNYC: New York City Mayor Mi-chael Bloomberg’s announcement of PlaNYC, on Earth Day 2007, signaled an historic moment. The people’s vi-sion of a cleaner, healthier New York City, one that could accommodate 9 million predicted residents by 2030, aims to be a model for urban sustain-able development. Its original 127 initiatives leave few sustainability stones unturned, including cleaning up brownfields, building more play-grounds and parks, increasing public transportation and bike lanes, imple-menting aggressive recycling, enforc-ing green building standards and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of the initial goals have al-ready been achieved; the latest update calls for 132 initiatives, including a new set of annual milestones. Speaking at the Museum of the City of New York in 2009, Daniel Doc-toroff, the former deputy mayor of eco-nomic development and rebuilding for the Bloomberg administration, called PlaNYC “one of the most sweeping, most comprehensive blueprints for New York ever undertaken.” Most criti-cally, all of its stated commitments are achievable (see Tinyurl.com/PlaNYC-goals).

“With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring

prosperity while we are already using more than we have? It’s a

conundrum.”

~ Pragati Pascale, United Nations spokeswoman


Evergreen Cooperative Initiative (ECI): Businesses and community groups in Cleveland, Ohio, determined that they needed to solve the problem of jobless-ness in low-income areas by creating living-wage jobs and then training eligible residents to fill them. They developed a new, cooperative-based economic model, based on green jobs that can inspire other cities with similar economic woes. The ECI is a community undertak-ing in which anchor institutions like the Cleveland Foundation, University Hospitals and the municipal government leverage their purchasing power to help create green-focused, employee-owned local businesses, which to date include a green laundromat, the hydroponic greenhouse Green City Growers, and Ohio Cooperative Solar, which provides weatherization and installs and maintains solar panels. The solar cooperative will more than double Ohio’s solar generating capacity from 2011 levels by the end of 2012 (see EvergreenCooperatives.com).

CALGreen: Updated building codes may not generate much excitement until we consider that U.S. buildings account for a lion’s share of carbon dioxide emissions (39 percent), and consume 70 percent of the electricity we generate. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports, “If half of new commercial buildings were built to use 50 percent less energy, it would save over 6 million metric tons of CO2

annually for the life of the buildings—the equivalent of taking more than 1 million cars off the road every year.” The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), which took effect in January 2011, sets the highest green bar for new buildings in the country. It requires that new build-ings achieve a 20 percent reduction in potable water use, divert 50 percent of their construction waste from land-fills, use paints and materials with low volatile organic compound content and provide parking for clean-air vehicles. Multiple key stakeholders have been in-volved throughout the process, includ-ing the California Energy Commission and the Sierra Club. “We really tried to bring together an entire spectrum of people and groups with different perspectives and expertise to build a consensus,” says David Walls, executive director of the California Building Standards Commis-sion. “If we were going to put some-thing in the code, we wanted to make sure it was right.” (See Tinyurl.com/CALGreen-Home.)

Renewable Portfolio Standard: Texas leads the country in electricity gener-ated from wind power. One complex, in Roscoe, features 627 turbines on 100,000 acres that cost $1 billion to build. Much of the rapid growth of the state’s wind industry can be credited to Texas’ Renewable Portfolio Stan-dard, legislation passed in 1999 that mandated construction of renewable energy, including solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass and landfill gas, in addition to wind. It further mandated that utilities generate 2,000 megawatts of addi-tional renewable energy by 2009, then 5,880 MW by 2015 and 10,000 MW by 2025. The 10-year goal was met in six years, and Texas has added many green jobs, increased tax revenues and provided security against black-outs, which is critical in the event of extreme heat or drought (see Tinyurl.com/TexasStandard).

Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund: Clean technology is booming despite the economic recession and attracting serious investment funds. According to a report by Clean Edge, Inc., venture capital investments in clean tech-nologies increased 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, from $5.1 billion to $6.6 billion. New Jersey entrepreneurs are upping their state’s potential in this arena with the Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund. The program proffers

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Grassroots LeadershipElinor Ostrom, the political economist who won a Nobel Prize in economics but passed on just before the start of the Rio conference, dedicated her last blog post to considering the event’s impact. Titled “Green from the Grassroots,” the post stressed the priority of a multifac-eted approach to curbing emissions. “Decades of research demonstrate that a variety of overlapping policies at city, subnational, national and interna-tional levels is more likely to succeed than single, overarching, binding agreements,” Ostrom remarked. “Such an evolutionary approach to policy provides essential safety nets should

one or more policies fail. The good news is that evolutionary policymak-ing is already happening organically. In the absence of effective national and international legislation to curb greenhouse gases, a growing number of city leaders are acting to protect their citizens and economies.” She reported that even in the absence of federally mandated emis-sions targets, 30 U.S. states have passed their own climate plans and more than 900 mayors signed a climate protection agreement essentially agreeing to reach the Kyoto Protocol goals the federal government refused to sanction. Rio+20 built upon such bottom-up commitments and pushed states and businesses to go further than they’d ever imagined. “There was an incred-ible amount of energized activity,” concludes Scherr. “Many people came away feeling empowered and encour-aged, because they saw that the sustain-ability movement is truly worldwide. That’s going to be the legacy of Rio.”

Brita Belli, the editor of E-The Environ-mental Magazine, reports for Natural Awakenings.

COMPELLING INTERNATIONAL ECO-INITIATIVES

Aruba is working with Sir Richard Branson’s Carbon War Room program to transition to 100 percent renew-able energy.

Australia will spend $33 million to establish the world’s largest network of marine reserves.

Germany has committed to draw-ing 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.

India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency signed an agreement with the Eu-ropean Union to reduce its carbon emissions by 77,000 tons in the next 3.5 years.

Norway has pledged $140 million to boost sustainable energy in rural Kenya, including replacing kerosene lamps with solar alternatives.

Source: CloudOfCommitments.org


Ancient India and Egypt are known to have served up plant-based diets, but vegetar-

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bers…“when vegetables were boiled until they begged for mercy.” Being a vegetarian then meant a commitment to a philosophy, not necessarily an expec-tation of fl avor and pleasure. In 1981, an Indian actress and cookbook author introduced Americans to exotic vegetarian dishes from India in Madhur Jaffrey’s World of the East: Veg-etarian Cooking. Still, without an Asian market nearby, hard-to-fi nd ingredients like dhal (a lentil) or fenugreek (a seed) might have derailed attempts to make such recipes. By 1990, Chef Deborah Madison had contributed The Savory Way, which upped the quotient of colorful foods inspired by classic French cuisine. She revealed how plant-based dishes can be sophisticated and even glamorous. Today’s latest cookbook evolu-tion speaks to the newest generation of vegetarian cooks’ burgeoning interest in tasty ethnic cuisines, home garden-

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Why Vegetarian, Why Now?“Because vegetarian meals are good for you, tread more lightly on our planet’s resources and are kinder to animals,” Natkin responds. “The planet isn’t designed to sup-port billions of meat-eaters. Plus, many are concerned about the methods of ani-mal agriculture—think of industrial hog farms, for instance, which can be envi-ronmental nightmares. If you want to eat meat from smaller producers with higher ethical standards, it’s more expensive,” he says. “Even if you eat meatless only now and again, it’s better for the family budget, your health and the planet.” Natkin is well aware of the “dark days for vegetables,” when commerce dictated that varieties be chosen and grown primarily for their ability to

withstand long-distance transport. Now, due to rising demand, more are grown for flavor, advises Natkin, and that makes vegetarian meals taste better and become more popular. Natkin further suggests, “If you want a sustainable diet, it must in-clude foods that you like, not foods that you think you should like. They have to taste good, otherwise you won’t stick with it.” Natkin’s cookbook encompasses dishes from locales as diverse as India, Iran, Japan, Mexico and Thailand. His special touch is conceiving ways to convert traditional recipes to vegetarian variations while maintaining unique fla-

vors and combinations of textures. From a deconstructed sushi to tofu tacos, Natkin coaxes the most flavor out of his ingredients—from cooking pasta in red wine, making “meaty” soup stocks with dried mushrooms or Parmesan cheese rinds to teaching uses of condiments like Japanese sesame salt. “The least successful cuisine for translation into vegetarian cooking is American comfort food,” he notes. He always encourages cooks to think creatively, not literally, when translat-ing a meat-based dish to a plant-based equivalent. Instead of trying to do a faux turkey for Thanksgiving, for ex-ample, he recommends serving a main dish that looks celebratory and mouth-watering, saluting the traditional role of the centerpiece turkey in a fresh way.

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“I developed this black bean soup so that it would satisfy those that prefer mild dishes, including kids, as well as those that prefer a bolder spice. The soup is straightforward, with a bright and intense orange and jalapeño salsa on the side,” advises cookbook author Michael Natkin. “Pass grated cheddar cheese for those that prefer to think of it as vegetarian chili.”

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1 handful fresh cilantro leaves

Serving TopperMexican crema or sour cream (vegan option is sour cream or avocado slices)

1. Place the beans and bay leaves in a 6-quart pot. Add enough reserved cook-ing liquid or water (option to include vegetable broth powder based on the manufacturer’s recommended amount for four cups of broth) to barely cover the beans. Simmer.

2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and a big pinch of salt, and sauté until the vegetables start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin and smoked paprika, if using, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.


3. Pluck the bay leaves out of the beans. Stir the onion mixture into the simmer-ing beans. Remove the soup from the heat and lightly purée, using a stick blender, blender or potato masher. (A 75 percent purée leaves significant texture.)

4. Return the soup pot to the heat. Add more water as needed to produce a soup that’s moderately thick, but thin-ner than a stew. Taste and adjust the seasoning. It will likely need salt unless the cook used pre-salted canned beans. Add more cumin or smoked paprika to taste. Simmer at least 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

5. For the salsa, cut the oranges into

sections and then cubes. Mix with the red onion, jalapeño pepper and ¼ tea-spoon kosher salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in the cilantro immedi-ately before serving.

6. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and either top with 3 tablespoons of the salsa and some crema, or pass the salsa and crema at the table.

Jicama, radish and orange saladVegan and gluten-free salad in 15 minutes.

Serves 4

“When I serve a filling entrée,” says cookbook author and food blogger Michael Natkin, “I like to have a brightly flavored, refreshing salad. It offers a nice contrast, makes the meal a little lighter and cuts the fattiness of the main dish.” This simple salad, dressed only with fresh orange juice, beautifully comple-ments Mexican and other Latin American meals.

Half a jicama, peeled and cut into 2 x ¼ x ¼-inch batons1 big handful radishes, trimmed and cut into quarters4 Valencia oranges, cut into sections, juice reserved¼ tsp kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for garnish

1. Combine the jicama, radishes and orange sections in a salad bowl with the salt and several hearty grinds of black pepper.

2. Add ¼ cup reserved orange juice and toss lightly.

3. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the cilantro leaves and serve.

Source: Adapted from Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution, with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes, by Michael Natkin (Herbivoracious.com).


COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE

GREENBRIER FARMS772 Hester Store Rd. 864-855-9782•Easleywww.GreenbrierFarms.com(Sat. Greenville Downtown Market-May thru Oct.)

PARSON PRODUCEBush River Farm404-452-4321•Clintonwww.ParsonProduce.com(Sat. Greenville Downtown Market- May thru Oct.. Earth Market3rd Thurs. McDunn Gallery at 741 Rutherford Rd. May 17- Sept. 21)

FARMS AND FARM TOURS

BELUE FARMS3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446•Boiling Springswww.BelueFarms.com(Open Mon.-Sat.- 9am-6pm)

BUFFALO FARMS1705 Jonesville Rd.864-553-5500•SimpsovilleAlso located in Manning, SC.(Tues. at Whole Foods Market, Thurs. Simpsonville Farmers Market)

CHATOOGA BELLE FARM454 Damascus Church Rd.864-647-9768•Long Creekwww.ChatoogaBelleFarm.com(Mon.-Sun. 9am-5pm. In-season, U-pick)

DENVER DOWNS(Corner of Clemson Blvd. and Lakeside Rd.)4919 Clemson Blvd.864-222-2050•Andersonwww.DenverDownsFarms.com(Fresh, locally grown produce and family farm activities.Mon. - Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-4pm)

GARDEN DELIGHTS104 S. Staunton Ct. 864-325-3355•Moore www.GardenDelights-SC.com

GIBSON FARMS ORGANIC BEEF251 N. Retreat Rd.434-221-1716•Westministerwww.GibsonFarmsOrganicBeef.com

FRIENDS AT THE FARM1400 Slaton Rd.864-231-0663•Townvillewww.FriendsFoodWithAFlair.com

HAPPY COW CREAMERY330 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzer www.HappyCowCreamery.com(Mon.-Fri. - 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm)

HURRICANE CREEK FARMS220 Moores Mill Rd. 864-933-1343•Pelzer www.HurricaneCreekfarms.com(Thurs.1-6pm, Fri & Sat. 9-6pm)

MILKY WAY FARM 220 Hidden Hills Rd. 864-352-2014•Starr864-617-5911 (Cell) www.SCMilkyWayFarm.com(See website for retail locations or for placing orders to pick-up at delivery locations.)

SANDY FLAT BERRY PATCH4715 Locust Hill Rd.864-895-2019•Taylorswww.SandyFlatBerryPatch.com(Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun. 1pm-6pmU-pick April- June)

TIMBEROCK (@ Hopkins Farm)3717 Fork Shoals Rd.864-907-0529•Simpsonvillewww.TimberrockAtHopkinsFarm.com(Call for appointment or tour of our farm and venue.)

WALKER CENTURY FARMs110 Walker Rd.864-226-2668•Andersonwww.WalkerCenturyFarms.com(Roadside market Fri. 3pm-7pm, Sat. 2pm-6pm.)

FARMERS’ MARKETS

AAFFA’S FARMER’S MARKET(@ the Filling Station)302 East Whitner Street864-933-0559•Anderson(June 5- Aug. 28. Every Tues. 4pm-7pm.)

EASLEY FARMERS’ MARKET205 N. First St. 864-855-7900•Easleywww.EasleyFarmersMarket.com(Sat. 8am-Noon, March 24- Oct.27)

FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS’ MARKET105 Depot St. 864-275-8801•Fountain Innwww.FountainInn.org(Sat. 8am-Noon – June 3- Sept. 29)

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

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HUBCITY FARMERS’ MARKET298 Magnolia St.864-585-0905•Spartanburg www.HubCityFM.org(Sat. 11am-1pm-May 12-Nov.10) Morgan Square(Wed. 11am-1pm–June 6-Sept.26)

ROLLING GREEN VILLAGE FRESH MARKET(The Marketplace @ Rolling Green Village)1 Hoke Smith Blvd. 864-987-4612•Greenville [email protected](1st Thurs. each month, May 3- Aug. 2)

SLOW FOOD UPSTATE EARTH MARKET(@ McDunn Gallery)741 Rutherford Rd.864-242-0311•Greenvillewww.McDunnStudio.com(3rd Thurs. May 17- Sept. 21)

UPSTATESC.LOCALLYGROWN.NET864-901-2692•Web-based/Serving the [email protected]

WHOLE FOODS LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET1140 Woodruff Rd. (Whole Foods Market parking lot)864-335-2300•Greenville www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/greenville(Tues. 10am-2pm, May 1 thru Oct. 30)

ROADSIDE MARKET

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST MARKET1818 Fairview Rd.864-862-7440 • Fountain Inn(5 mi. south of Target in Simpsonville)(Fresh produce, plants and more. Late March- Mid-Dec. Open Tues. -Fri. 9-7 & Sat. 8-6)

COUNTRY CORNER2324 North Hwy. 25864-434-1623• Travelers Rest(Open everyday from 8am-7pm)

WINSLETT’S PRODUCE MARKET505 Powdersville Rd.864-855-1176• Easley(Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm & Sat. 8am-5pm)


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Warm Winter Workoutsby Randy Kambic

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During seasons of extreme weather, those that pre-

fer to exercise indoors can complement the individual huffi ng and puffi ng sounds of gyms and fi tness clubs with the social shouts of competitive community sports. Fall is an ideal time to sign up for winter leagues to take advantage of the fl ip side of outdoor summer leagues. Here we can continue playing what many of us enjoyed as kids—volleyball, basketball and bowling; a welcoming facility is likely just a short distance away.

V-Ball and B-Ball Action“Many facilities use their gyms for basketball leagues two or three nights a week

and set up volleyball nets on the other nights,” notes Bill Beckner, research man-ager with the National Recreation and Park Association. He reports that in season, there is

more open play in basket-ball, especially on weekends,

and also during weekday lunch hours for workers. YMCA/YWCAs, as well as some public school gymnasiums, welcome

adults to play either basketball or volleyball. Opportunities

include after school, on weekends and during semester breaks. While beach volleyball competi-tions continue to gar-ner more media atten-

tion, indoor volleyball has remained consistently

popular. USA Volleyball,

the sport’s national governing body, has 40 regional associations that provide access to grassroots play, as well as organized competitions. Business team leagues also exist in many cities and towns, as well as informal gatherings of friends that simply meet up. With six people per side, it’s fun to rotate positions and learn to serve, block the ball, set up a teammate and return or spike it over the net. Accord-ing to Beckner, “Early Boomers enjoy the camaraderie and generally fi nd volleyball less physically demanding than basketball.” He reports that co-ed volleyball is also popular with young adults, and he anticipates even more in-terest following the Summer Olympics. Participating in either sport may lead to minor injuries without proper equipment. To help prevent ankle sprains from an awkward landing, Paul Ullucci, of East Providence, Rhode Island-based Ullucci Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy, recommends tightly fi tting, hightop sneakers. “Lace them all the way up and tie them tightly,” he says. For some, he also advises an ankle brace over socks for even more support. Because fi ngers may get bent by the ball, “Taping two fi ngers together with thin strips of medical tape above and below the knuckles can stabilize a joint prone to getting sprained while maintaining fl exibility,” suggests this member of the National Athletic Train-ers’ Association’s Board of Directors.

Have a BowlBowling similarly offers friendly social competition, as well as a way to de-velop individual playing style and track personal improvement. The United States Bowling Congress reports that 71 million people bowled at least once in 2010, making it the number one U.S. participatory sport. Nationwide, it sanctioned 71,904 leagues in 2010-2011, fairly evenly split between men and women. Steve Johnson, executive director of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, views its 3,600 member lo-cations (about 75 percent of all centers) as community destinations for recre-ation and entertainment. It’s ideal as a


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The phrase “connected kids” may describe youth con-sumed by Internet-dependent relationships. Yet these same young people still crave old-fashioned, face-to-

face connections with the adults in their lives. With one par-ent or two, stepparents, a grandparent, aunts or uncles, older family friends, teachers and coaches—experience shows they all can help guide our children by showing the compassion that nurtures kids’ own caring instincts. Swedish futurist and author Mats Lindgren characterizes these young people, raised by the “Me Generation” (born in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s), The MeWe Genera-tion, for their efforts to balance a culture of individualism and their need to belong. He notes, “Although the MeWes travel and experi-ence more than any other generation before them, [in surveys] the small things in life still get the highest scores. A happy life is based on relations and companionship.”

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Children Follow Adult ExamplesEnabling “We” Instead of “Me”

by Michael Ungar

“If you want to be miserable, think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think of others.”

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Family life, for better or worse, establishes the way children connect with others at school, in their communities, on the job, as citizens and as members of the human race. How can we help youngsters feel truly connected and learn to be responsible for themselves and others?

All Together NowThe cycle we want to start at home encompasses compassion, connection, responsibility and citizen-ship. The alternative is selfishness, alienation, exploitation and disenfranchisement; terms we hope will not apply to our children. If we want children to embody healthy and posi-tive qualities and play an important role in family life and beyond, we need to understand how to enable kids to think “We” by outgrowing some of our own Me-thinking ways. To start, it helps to understand that when we ask noth-ing of our children—keep them from experiencing larger challenges and taking real responsibility for themselves and others—we risk spoiling them. Children that instead see and experience We-oriented caring for others and regularly participate in compassionate acts feel more attached to a community of family and friends. A child that feels noticed and embraced, and is then given opportunities to act inde-pendently of his parents, also will know what it means to be trusted. Parents convey, “I know you can do this.” A youngster that experiences this compassionate caring and trust will mimic such compassion, because it feels good to give and he wants others to acknowledge his worth. Also, having been allowed to suffer the consequences of some bad personal decisions (up to a point), he understands that his choices affect both himself and others. Given the opportu-nity to think things through for himself, he can make helpful choices instead of feeling forced to either resist or give in to what adults want. He knows how to show respect because he knows what it feels like to be respected. Acting responsibly follows naturally as a way to identify with others and demonstrate the strength of his connections and contributions to the welfare of others. It sews a child into the fabric of his family and community, which responds, “You are a part of us. You belong and we rely on you.” The child quietly says to himself, “I’m here” and “I count.”

Connecting Places These connections to others and community are also pro-foundly shaped by the physical spaces we occupy. Studies cited in Alain de Botton’s The Architecture of Happiness, attest to their effects on mental well-being, relationship pat-terns and even physical health and longevity. Cloistering children inside large, middle-class houses may be the greatest single threat to the realization of We Genera-tion values. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average U.S. home grew from 983 square feet in 1950 to 2,434 square feet in 2005. This overwhelming spa-ciousness dampens family interaction, denying the informality that allows us to offer ourselves to each other spontaneously. Fewer central family hearths reduce the passing of stories among generations, leaving children feeling alone in their

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room amidst material abundance. They grow up expecting to have things to themselves without having to share. Why live in a bigger house if it threatens our relation-ships with our children, neighbors and spouses? It takes a lot of extra hours at work to afford the mini-mansion and two cars for the long commutes required to sustain a detached lifestyle in the suburbs. Countermeasures are called for. When I ask kids where they’d like to live, they want to be where they can navigate their own way to the store, school and friends. They rarely mention square footage. Most would be happy to give up large rooms and en suite baths for greater personal freedom, a cohesive community and more time with parents that are less stressed. Listen closely and we will hear children asking permission to live their lives truly con-nected with us and with their widening circles of friends around the world.

Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a clinician and research professor at the School of Social Work at Canada’s Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He based this article on his book, The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids, pub-lished by Da Capo Lifelong Books.

Adult Behaviors CountMany small gestures by adults cumulatively convey to children that they belong and their contributions are val-ued. Here are a few of the myriad ways to advance us all beyond Me-thinking.

n Pay attention to childrenn Know their namesn Ask them for a favorn Challenge them with responsibilityn Encourage them to try something newn Expect something of themn Let them teach everyone a songn Ask them about themselvesn Offer to play alongn Delight in their discoveriesn Laugh at their jokesn Get to know their friendsn Accept and love them unconditionally


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Each age brings new opportunities to think “We” instead of “Me.” What children can contribute to the family and community will vary, based upon family

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n Decide what to wear to school

nGet ready for sports activities and special interest classes

n Walk to school, where appropriate

Ages 12 to 18n Obtain certification as lifeguards or junior coachesn Volunteer or seek paid workn Learn how to use power tools and lawnmowersn Accept responsibility for clothing choices and contribute money toward purchasesn Plan events at school, such as a dance or preparation for graduationn Participate in religious or spiritual ceremonies that mark their transition to adulthood


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Practitioner in the state of South Carolina. Dr. Bourg has helped over 9,000 people, infants to age 95, greatly improve their quality of life. He stays up-to-date by learning and implementing cutting edge techniques and therapies to help the members of his practice reach their goals and potential.

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Auger Family Chiropractic - Greenville

Dr. Auger has been serving the Upstate of South Carolina for the past 20 years. He has cared for the infant with colic, senior with

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Dr. Cynthia HornerChiropractor - GreenvilleMy practice promotes a place to learn, grow and heal. Chiro-practic is not about pain but about helping the body adapt to a

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Enhanced Living Chiropractic - GreerDr. Nina Kennedy and Dr. Carrie Nicholas’ approach to chiropractic is based on treating individuals and family members with the goal of holistic wellness. Together they use their previous experience in massage and per-sonal fi tness training to enhance all generations. They practice Sacral Occipital Technique (www.SORSI.com), which is a hands-on gentle approach to balance the body’s nervous system, exercise rehab to maintain that balance and functional medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Call for a free exam.

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Dr. Roger S. Jaynes is a native of the Carolinas and has been treat-ing patients at Augusta Street Clinic for the past 23 years. While battling his own digestive-tract problems, Dr. Jaynes was introduced to a Naturopathic Doctor who treated him with homeopathic remedies that eliminated his digestive issues. Dr. Jaynes was intrigued by Holistic healing and decided to pursue a career in Natural Medicine.

Dr. Jaynes continues to expand his knowledge of the body and how it works, and he has a passion for helping his patients overcome their challenges and take back control of their Health.

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Chiropractic CareHelp for Common Complaints

by Kathleen Barnes

“Most people visit a chiro-practor because they are in pain and seeking relief,

although some initially visit for general health,” says Keith Overland, president of the American Chiropractic Association and a practicing chiropractic physician in

Norwalk, Connecticut. “Every doctor of chiropractic should first perform a com-plete and thorough exam and develop a diagnosis to determine the best approach to the patient’s condition.” Rick Burns, a doctor of chiropractic and professor of chiropractic technique

at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, notes that more than 100 techniques and endless permuta-tions of adjustments and thrusts can be used to help bring the body back into alignment and health. “Most chiroprac-tors integrate several methods, depend-ing on the needs of the patient,” he says. While chiropractors undergo four years of post-graduate training, like medical doctors, they specialize in, “…making certain the brain communicates 100 percent of the time through the spinal cord to the nerves,” explains Burns. Miscommunication between the brain and the nerves caused by spinal misalignments, called sublux-ations, are at the heart of the science of chiropractic adjustment. Most chiropractic schools give students a basic toolbox of techniques before individual practitioners go on to obtain certification in advanced techniques; much like medical special-izations, says Overland. His specialties include treating sports injuries and he has many Olympic athletes as patients.

Most Common TechniquesDiversified: This catch-all term encom-passes the short thrust spinal adjust-ment approach used by an estimated 80 percent of all chiropractors, says Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, an Austin, Texas-based chiropractor and member of the board of governors of the American Chiro-practic Association.

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It is characterized by what is called the high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA), resulting in the popping sound familiar to most people that have expe-rienced chiropractic care. Although the adjustment is painless, some patients instinctively tense their muscles. “Adjustment is a sneak attack, ‘My reflexes being faster than yours,’” remarks Burns. “The average muscle contracts in about a quarter of a second. We do a lot of speed training so we can do the adjust-ment in one-tenth of a second.” Activator: The activator technique, used by about 20 percent of chiropractors as part of an integrated practice, employs a small, spring-loaded, rubber-tipped device, slightly larger than a pen, which applies a small amount of force to a specific area. It makes a stapler-like sound and the recipi-ent usually feels only slight pressure. “Not everybody can tolerate the more aggressive manipulation that is performed as a foundation in chiropractic, especially elderly people or very young children,” says Overland. “The activator technique claims to be faster, more specific and less forceful than manual adjustment.” Applied kinesiology: Also known as muscle testing, applied kinesiology evalu-ates muscle strength at various specific points to help determine if a specific type of adjustment or even a nutritional supplement might be helpful to an individual patient as a treatment. This individualized treatment is popular among chiropractors and their patients. “It is a way to glean a tremendous amount of diagnostic information to specifi-cally tell where the subluxations (imbalanc-es) are,” says Vaughn, “and is used by about 20 percent of chiropractors.” Sacro-occipital technique (SOT): Another form of non-forceful adjustment, SOT usually involves having the patient lie face down on a table. Inserting a variety of wedges asymmetrically distributed under the pelvis creates a helpful torque. “Gravity causes the adjustment to

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P3happen very subtly in about 10 min-utes,” explains Vaughn. “It is effective for the elderly and people with osteo-porosis that can’t tolerate more vigorous adjustments.” Gonstead: Similar to the HVLA technique, a Gonstead approach pays particular attention to the lower spine and the effects of its misalignments on the rest of the body. These practitioners generally prefer to adjust the neck with the patient in a sitting position. More than half of all chiroprac-tors use some form of the Gonstead technique. It involves detailed structural analysis of the spine, which can include various types of palpitation, nervoscope analysis of heat and nerve pressure along the spine, and X-rays. “All of these techniques require extensive education and thousands of hours of training,” concludes Overland. Adds Burns, “Each patient is evalu-ated and diagnosed individually. So try different techniques and see what works for you. The goal is to unlock the body’s ability to heal itself.”

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health ad-vocate, author and publisher. 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women, written with Dr. Hyla Cass, is among her many books. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

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tuesdAY, october 2Sushi I-Intro Cooking Class ─ 6-8pm. Hands-on class that shows the secrets to making sushi. $40 per person (advance reservations required). The Cook’s Station, 659 S. Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.wednesdAY, october 321 Day Purification Program ─ 7pm. Detoxify the body while at the same time feeding the body with the nutrition it needs. Includes weekly meet-ings with your coach to go over weekly goals and to have support during the program. Free. Lawson Chiropractic Wellness Center, 8595 Pelham Rd, Ste. 600, Greenville. 286-8388.FridAY, october 5Fall Plant Sale ─ 8am-5pm Oct 5; 9am-1pm Oct 6. The annual sale provides an opportunity to purchase a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines. Hatcher Garden, 820 John B. White Blvd, Spartanburg. 574-7724.wednesdAY, october 10Cloth Diapering ─ 10-11:30am. Earth-friendly, affordable alternative to disposable diapers. Share

your knowledge or pose questions to the group of friendly mamas. Children of all ages welcome. Free. Burdette Branch Library, 316 W. Main St, Taylors. 357-7428.Intro to Essential Oils ─ 10am. Essential oils were used in early medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. Enjoy simple, safe, and effective uses. All ages are welcome. Free. Grace Wellness Cen-ters, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

tHursdAY, october 11Quick Fixes to Low Back Pain ─ 6:30pm. Class that will greatly improve sciatica, knee pain, and low back pain by stretching a specific muscle in your leg. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

FridAY, october 12The 8th Annual Southeast Women’s Herbal Con-ference ─ October 12-14, 2012. SEWiseWomen.com. 877-SEWOMEN. The Antiques Show ─ October 12-14. 11am-6pm Oct 12; 11am-6pm Oct 13; 1-5pm Oct 14. Twenty select dealers in formal and country antique fur-niture, silver, porcelain, Oriental rugs, linens, and fine art. $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. 271-7570 ext 8. Fall for Greenville: A Taste of Our Town ─ Octo-ber 12-14. 5-11pm Oct 12; 11am-9pm Oct 13; 12-7pm Oct 14. Tempting tastes, sights and sounds, as mouthwatering aromas carry you along Downtown Greenville’s Main Street. With 39 of Greenville’s finest restaurants showcasing almost 200 menu items. Downtown Greenville.

Women’s Weekend ─ 5pm Oct 12 thru 1pm Oct 14. Saturday only option available. Spend a weekend at YMCA Camp Greenville. The only things on your to-do list will be to relax, rejuvenate, and maybe have an adventure. Call for rates. YMCA Camp Greenville. 836-3291 Ext108.Akashic Records Meetup on “2012: Honey I Shrunk the Id! Letting Go of What You DoNot Have” ─ 7:30-10pm. An evening of conversa-tion and Q & A with the Akashic Masters. Asheville Town & Mountain Training Center, 261 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC. 828-281-0888.

mondAY, october 15Women’s Health & Sexual Wellbeing ─ 6:15pm. Mentally, physically and optimize your health. Dis-cuss menopause, sexual wellbeing, relationships and more. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

tuesdAY, october 16Wine & Tapas Tasting ─ 6-8pm. Casual wine & tapas tasting, pairing 4 wines with freshly prepared appetizers. $40 per person (advance reservations required). The Cook’s Station, 659 S. Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.Native Plant Society Meeting ─ 7pm. Expert in the ecology and evolution of plant reproduction, will present “Sex in the Garden.” Free. Greenville Tech, University Center, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 972-0274.

wednesdAY, october 17Medicine Cabinet Makeover ─ 10am. Throw out those expired medications and learn how you can makeover your medicine cabinet for less with natural solutions. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.


tHursdAY, october 18QuickWitz Informational Event ─ 6pm QuickWitz is a unique mental fitness program for the 55+ population. This event addresses the needs of professionals serving seniors, personal caregivers and for the those seniors interested in equipping their brains for the road ahead. Free. LearningRx Center, 1310K Garlington Rd, Green-ville. Must RSVP, seating limited, 627-9192. Unlocking Learning Disabilities ─ 6:30pm. Discus-sion about processing, learning and brain function in children struggling with school. Strategies and tools to help a child. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. RSVP 329-9933.

FridAY, october 19 “Yoga IS” Movie Screening ─ 6-9pm. A great docu-mentary on one woman’s journey with yoga and what yoga means to the west and how it can transform lives. Free. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.sAturdAY, october 20Breast and Full Body Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ 9am-3pm by appointment. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women serious about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Acupuncture of Greer, 106 Me-morial Dr, Greer. For appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions. 423-6256.Community Karma Yoga Class ─ 10am. This Karma class is dedicated to Brian Wooford to support his daughter’s scholarship fund. Brian was a very important pillar in Spartanburg’s community and is greatly missed. Donation based. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.tuesdAY, october 23Couple’s Stretch Class ─ 6:30pm. Bring a friend, sibling, or spouse. Assist each other with stretches to help with low back pain, knee pain, and upper back strain. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

tHursdAY, october 25The Real Power of Massage ─ 6:30pm. Class to help with stress in your neck and shoulders, headaches, grind your teeth, numb or tingly fingers, carpel tunnel and burning between your shoulder blades. Free. Grace Well-ness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

sAturdAY, october 27Bark in the Park Festival ─ 11am-3pm. Concerned Citizens for Animals (a no-kill animal rescue in Simp-sonville), is celebrating a pet and family friendly festival. Burton Campus, Greenville Tech, 620 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. For more info, CCAweb.org/events.tuesdAY, october 30Halloween Cooking Class ─ 6-8pm. Adult class filled with dishes, savory and sweet for Halloween. $40 per person (advance reservations required). The Cook’s Sta-tion, 659 S. Main St, Greenville. 250-0091.

mArk Your cAlendArSherman College Community Wellness Fair ─ Satur-day, October 13. 10am-3pm. Spine checks by College’s chiropractic interns plus register for free IPAD give away at the conclusion of the fair. Family-friendly activities; concessions available for purchase. Blood Connec-tion onsite until 2pm. Admission and parking are free. Sherman College of Chiropractic, 2020 Springfield Rd, Boiling Springs. 704-600-5272.


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sundaySouthern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 9am; 4pm and 6pm. Vig-orous series of poses accessible to all levels. Packages available. Southern Om, 1140 Woodruff Rd, next to Whole Foods Market, Greenville. 329-1114.

The Harvest Market at Greer City Park ─ Sept 9-Nov 11. 1-5pm. Discover a treasure trove of food products, handmade gifts, candles, crafts, soaps and many more items. New, live inspirational music. Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St, Greer. 968-7005 or 968-7004.

Chinese Class ─ 3-4:15pm. $60 per month. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. 297-5097.

Kripala Yoga ─ 3-4:30pm. Group yoga for all lev-els. Improve balance, coordination and well-being. $12/class, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Jazzercise ─ 4:30-5:30pm. Dance your way to a stronger, leaner, fitter you, featuring a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and Latin-style movements set to popular music. Walk-in $12. Jazzercise of Taylors, 4893G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. 968-0309.

Zen Mommas ─ 5-6pm. Last class is Oct 14. Maintain your fitness level while creating a calm mind-body experience with pre-natal yoga. $65 for members, $75 for non-members. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd. Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Chinese Cooking Class for the Diabetic ─ 5:30pm. Eat the healthy meal you create. Private lessons available. $15 per class. Four Seasons Restaurant, 208 N. Main St, Mauldin. 297-5097.

mondaySouthern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details.

All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ 8:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath through-out various yoga postures. $15. Its Yoga! Studio Inc., 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882 or 404-798-3442.

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

Nia Classes ─ 9am. Dance, stretch, breathe, laugh, and play. Find joy in movement. First class is free. Studio G7, 311 E Main St, Central. 650-2710.

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, 200 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. First class free. CenterStage

Dance and Performance Company, 413 SE. Main St, Simpsonville. 419-4204.

Free Micro Massage Mondays! ─ 10am-4pm. Enjoy a free (fully dressed) stretch massage. Customized tips on what you can do to help with muscle pain and tightness. By appointment only. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 10:20-11:20am. Set of 24 postures. Yang style is most popular Tai-chi form. Pre-registration required. $120 (20, 1hr lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

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

Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. Six week circuit training program. Learn proper technique using kettle bells, ropes and medicine balls. Increase your metabolism and energy while having fun. $99/6weeks. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Yang 24 Yoga ─ 11:30am. Membership $24/yr plus a small class fee. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Greenville. 335-5024.

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

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. Remove the gunk from your system like changing the oil in your car. $45. Acorn Integrative Health, 101 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. Relax muscles, frozen shoulder and sciatica. $35. Acorn Integrative Health, 101 New Woodruff Rd, Greer. 848-5291.

Children’s Kung-Fu, Tai-Chi and Qigong ─ 3:20-4:20pm. Structured to build internal strength and integrity. Ages 10-15. Pre-registration required. $80 (12, 1hr lessons/month). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.


“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. A fusion of indoor rowing and yoga that strengthens the muscles of the body, im-proves cardiac function, flexibility and stamina through breathing, low intensity rowing and yoga postures. $10. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Green-ville. 281-1505.

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. $12, $100/series of 10. Piv-otal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806.

Beginning Olympic-Style Fencing Classes ─ 6-7pm. 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.

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.

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

MeaningSighttm: Establishing Vision, Goals, Mean-ing and Spirit ─ 6:15-8:30pm. Second Monday of the month. Establish 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. Life Coaching Institute, 25 Woods Lake Rd, Ste. 207, Greenville. 282-8989.

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.

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. $12 per class, $55/5 or $100/series of 10. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

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Pain/Stress Management ─ by appt. FDA approved Scaler Wave Laser provides energy to cells for improved function and wellbeing. $30 for ½ hour. Biofeedback support, $75 per hour. Abiada Healing Arts, 187 N. Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg. 542-1123.

Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 5:30pm and 7:15pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors - Intermediate/Ad-vanced ─ 9 and 10:30am. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises that relax and invigorate the body and mind. St. Francis Millennium Campus (near ICAR campus), Greenville. $7 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.

Gentle Yoga for Beginners ─ 9:30-10:45am. Gentle class suitable for the beginner or for a more relaxing practice. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

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

Tuesday Local Farmers’ Market ─ 10am-2pm. Meet your local food community at our 4th annual market. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

Yaapana Yoga ─ 10-11am. Yaapana is a Sanskrit word meaning the support and extension of life. Innovative design of flow, dynamic and restorative poses. $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

All Levels Hatha Yoga ─ 10:30am. Structured around learning how to focus on the breath throughout various yoga postures. $15. 4Life Fit-ness Studio, 405 The Parkway, Ste. 400, Greer. 848-5277 or 404-3442.


Results Training ─ 10:30-11:30am. See Monday 10:30 listing for details.

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

Dancing for Birth ─ 11am. Babies in slings wel-come 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.

Introduction to Chair Yoga ─ 11-11:30am. Explore Yoga poses in an easy, seated position with exercises that will gently stretch and sooth your body. $5 St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Suite 140, Green-ville. To register, call 675-4400.

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

“Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 11am-12pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details.

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, Spar-tanburg. Pre-register. 560-6000.

TRX/Kettle Bell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. Improve strength, balance and flexibility. Creative and fun with results. $139/8 sessions. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Back-Care Yoga ─ 12-12:30pm. $5 per person. St. Francis Eastside, Building 135, Ste 140, Greenville. To register, call 675-4400.

Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. Economical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $45 initial, then $25. 3100 Grandview Dr, Simpsonville. 406-3800.

Free Essential Oils Classes ─ 12-1pm. Joni Durham LMT hosts this free essential oils class. New oils presented each week. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. Space is limited, must register, 233-4811.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 12-1pm. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

Qigong - Strengthening and Forms ─ 1-2pm. Gentle exercises that heal the body, enhance bal-ance, health, coordination, strength and reduce stress. Pre-registration required. $65/month for 8 lessons. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

Yoga ─ 2-3pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques. No experience necessary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Green-ville. 467-3660.

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.

Fan Fundamentals ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Learn basic tai chi and fan techniques. No prior experience required. Fan is included in price. Pre-registration required. $150 -10 wks (20 lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

Yoga ─ 5:30-6:30pm. Therapeutic and breath work classes available. $15. Monthly packages available. Rosalinda Yoga, AnMed Life Choice Gym on Hwy. 81, Anderson. 313-3348.

Beginner Meditation Classes ─ 6-8pm. Improve physical well-being and intuition. $75 Carolina Spiritual Science Center, 165-B Metro Dr, Spar-tanburg. 590-2463.

Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. This practice incorporates dance, yoga and tai-chi movements. $15 a person. Maul-din Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Rd, 553-9273.

Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 list-ing for details.

STOPHepC Support Group for Viral Hepatitis ─ 6-7pm. Third Tuesday each month. Support group offering information, natural alternatives, fellow-ship, recipes, and wellness plans. Free. Donations welcome. Panera Bread Company, 1922 Augusta St, Greenville. Look for the yellow virus plush toy on the table. 906-7660.

Healthy Living Class ─ 6:30-7:00pm. Introduc-tory class briefly talking about health, chiropractic and nutrition. Free. LifeLogic Health Center, 1622 E. North St, Ste. 10, Greenville. Seating is limited. 416-1136

Parent Talk at Brain Balance ─ 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about brain function and how to help a child struggling with ADHD, sensory issues, autism and learning differences. Free. Brain Balance, 2531 Woodruff Rd, Ste 113, Simpsonville. Space is limited, RSVP to 329-9933.

Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga ─ 6:30-8:15pm. Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style. $10 or dona-tion. Greenville 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.

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. Carolina Health Innovations, 1 Creekview Ct, Ste. B, Greenville. No appt. necessary; 35-45 min sessions. 331-2522.

Restorative Flow ─ 7:15-8:30pm. Combination of flowing vinyasa and relaxing restorative poses. $15. Zen Garden Yoga 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 7:45-8:45pm. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.


wednesdayIonic Foot Detox ─ See Monday 1pm listing for details. Southern Flow Hot Yoga ─ 6am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm and 7pm. See Sunday 9am listing for details.Free Morning Stretch and Range of Motion Classes ─ 7:45am. Early morning stretch and range of motion classes. Free. Grace Wellness Centers, 623 N. Main St, Mauldin. 214-5899.Yoga Wall ─ 8:30–9:45am. Based on the Iyengar rope system, The Great Yoga Wall is a modern day evolution to your yoga practice. First time students $8, Drop-in $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste. 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.Yoga Boot Camp ─ 9:15-10:30am. See Monday 9:15am listing for details.Senior Day ─ 10am-6pm. Seniors 60+ receive 10% off total purchase. Normal exclusions apply. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.Yoga Wall ─ 10-11:15am. Based on the Iyengar ropes system, a modern evolution to your yoga practice. $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 10:20am See Monday 10:20am listing for details.Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 10:30-11:45am. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize. Pilates Jumpboard ─ 10:30-11am. See Monday 5:30pm listing for details. CardioTAPdance ─ 11-11:50am. An excellent way for adults to practice the rhythms of tap danc-ing and get a great workout while learning. Dance Ventures, 215 Pelham Rd, Ste. B-102, Greenville. 271-7701.Oxy-Ionic Water Sampling ─ 11am-5pm. First Wednesday. Sample alkalizing Oxy-Ionic. Buy 1 gallon, get 2nd gallon 15% off. All Natural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St, Simpsonville. 963-2882. Power Hour of Yoga ─ 12pm. See Monday 12pm listing for details. Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 2:10-3:10pm. Reduces pain and stress, enhances balance, health, coordi-nation and strength. Movements are based on Sun Style. Meets two days/wk. $120 for 20 lessons. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.What’s Cooking ─ 3-5pm. Whole food recipes will be tested and tasted in our Bulk Department. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Green-ville. 335-2300. Children’s Kung–Fu, Tai-Chi and Qigong Classes ─ 3:20-4:20pm. See Monday 3:20 listing for details.Healthy Happy Hour ─ 4-5pm. Taste a delicious fresh pressed fruit and vegetable juice recipe in the produce department. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300. “Row-ga!” Fitness ─ 4-5pm. See Monday 4pm listing for details. Yoganize – All Levels ─ 4:45-6pm. Energize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053. Nia Classes ─ 5:30pm. See Monday 9am listing for details.Power Zen with Nikki ─ 5:45pm. For the yogi that likes to fi nd their edge. Vinyasa Flow power poses . Recommended for students that have previous yoga experience. $15 non members. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335. Boot Camp ─ 6pm. See Monday 6pm listing for details.Hoop Dancing ─ 6-8pm. See Tuesday 6pm listing for details.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 membership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.Hot Yoga ─ 7:15pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.

thursdayBalanced Life Yoga ─ 9-10:30am. Increase bone density, fl exibility and stamina through yoga. $7/class or $30 for 6 classes. St. Francis Millennium, Healthy Self, 2 Innovation Dr, Ste, 200, Greenville. 675-4656.

Breast & Full Body Thermograms by CORE Medical Thermography ─ 9am-2pm. Accurate, non-radiation, pain-free screening for women seri-ous about their breast health. U.S. approved/HIPAA regulated patient care. Appointments required. Cre-ative Health, 14 S. Main St, Downtown Greenville. 423-6256 for appointment, pricing, forms and patient instructions.Group Power ─ 9:30am, 4:45pm, 7:05pm. Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups. $10 per class. Free w/member-ship. Greer Athletic Club, 905 N. Main St, Greer. 877-4647.Yoganize – All Levels ─ 9:30am, 5:30pm, 7pm. Combination of yoga, yoga therapy, Pilates and healing prescriptive movement. Develop balance, coordination and build self-esteem. $12, $85/series of 10. Yoganize, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion ─ 9:30am. See Tuesday 9:30am 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 – Beginners ─ 10:30 and 11:45am. See Tuesday 9am listing for details.All Levels Yoga ─ 11am. Class for energizing, 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 Monday 4pm listing for details. Healing Yoga Therapy ─ 11:30am-12:45pm. See Monday 10:30am listing for details. TRX/Kettle Bell Training ─ 11:45am-12:30pm. See Tuesday 11:45am for details. Community Acupuncture ─ 12-9pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details. Tai Chi Chih ─ 12-12:45pm; beginners, 1-2pm; intermediate. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr, Green-ville. 467-3660.Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 12-1pm. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

Zen at Noon ─ 12-12:45pm. Get your zen on during your lunch break. First time students $8, Drop-in $15. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg. 583-3335.

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Lunchtime Flow Yoga ─ 12:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga Studio. 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689.

Qigong - Strengthening and Forms ─ 1-2pm. See Tuesday 1pm listing for details.

Bereavement Support Group ─ 1:30-2:30pm. 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.

Bakery Basics ─ 4-6pm. Taste the difference in our quality baked goods. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

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

Child Meditation Classes ─ 4:30-7pm. See Tues-day 4:30 listing for details.

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

Fan Fundamentals ─ 5:30-6:30pm. See Tuesday 5:30 listing for details.

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

CardioTAPdance ─ 5:45-6:35pm. See Wednesday 11am listing for details.

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

Results Training ─ 6-7pm. See Monday 10:30 listing for details.

Upstate Babywearing Group ─ 6pm. 2nd Thurs-day. Support group for attachment parenting. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Downtown Greenville. 254-8392.

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.

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

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.

Postpartum Support Group of the Upstate ─ 7-8:30pm. 1st Thursday of every month. Join other mothers who are struggling with perinatal mood dis-orders and the many changes that come with having a new baby. Free. Baby Impressions, 620 Congaree Rd, Suite D, Greenville. 419-3289.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 7:45-8:45pm. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

fridayIndoor Rowing Classes ─ 6am, 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 901-3776.

Nia Classes ─ 9am. See Monday 9am listing for details.

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; only $25 per person. Hub City Health Studio, 115 W. Main St, Spartanburg. 583-0300.

Yang Style 24 Forms Tai-chi-chuan ─ 10:20-11:20am. See Monday 10:20am listing for details.

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

Baby + Me Yoga ─ 11:30am-12:30pm. Class combines yoga and play to help mothers get back in shape. $5 residents/$6 for non-residents. Falls Park (meet at grassy area at bottom of waterfall). If cold weather or rain, meet at Bobby Pearse Community Center, 904 Townes St, Greenville, 467-4449.

Yoganize - Intermediate Level ─ 12-1:30pm. Ener-gize, revitalize and harmonize mind, body and spirit. $12/class, $85/series of 10. 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.

Foot Detox ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Pain Relief Using Lasers ─ 1-6pm. See Monday 1pm listing for details.

Qigong - Strengthening and Forms ─ 1-2pm. See Tuesday 1pm listing for details.

Tai Chi for Arthritis ─ 2:10-3:10pm. See Wednes-day 2:10pm listing for details.

Children’s Kung–Fu, Tai-Chi and Qigong Classes ─ 3:20-4:20pm. See Monday 3:20 listing for details.

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

Kids Night ─ 6-9pm. First Friday. Indoor rock climbing, games, nature crafts, and pizza/drinks included. $20 per child/$5 sibling discount. Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS), 270 Wheeling Cir, Glendale. 529-0259.

Restorative Yoga ─ 6pm. Classes designed around postures developed to release stress and tension, providing relaxation. $10 per class. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.

saturdayChen Style Tai Chi ─ A six week class on Chen Tai Chi basics and Essential 18 Form. Suenaka Zenzan Dojo, 1116 Rutherford Rd, Greenville. For details and times, call 386-8316.

Qi Gong Dawn ─ 6-7:30am. Improve balance, memory, strengthen muscles and bones, and increase agility. Combines meditation, balancing, rooting and dynamic tension. $75 per month. Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511. Community Acupuncture ─ 8:30am-12pm. See Tuesday 12pm listing for details. Group Power ─ 8:30 and 10:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details.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 Monday 7 pm for listing for details.Community Yoga ─ 9:30-10:30am. $6 drop in fee. Soul Flow Yoga, 2811 Reidville Rd, Ste. 12, Spartanburg. 609-7689. Karma Class ─ 10am-12pm. Support the communi-ty and bring a donation for the featured local charity of the month. Zen Garden Yoga, 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Ste 58, Spartanburg. 583-3335.Making Tinctures and Salves at Home ─ 10am-1pm. 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. How to use herbs in your home to make salves, tinctures and cleaning recipes. $20. 705 Holland Rd, Simp-sonville. Must RSVP, 269-0658.Vinyasa Flow ─ 10-11:30am. Levels 1 and 2. $12 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.Yoganize – All Levels ─ 10-11:30am. See Thursday 9:30am listing for details. “Full-on” Yoga ─ 10:45-12pm. Steady flow of Hatha/Kripalu inspired yoga - no rowing involved. $10/class; discount class packages available. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 576-A Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 281-1505.Zumba Fitness ─ 11am. The big dance/aerobic craze. $10 per class. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.Children’s Yoga ─ 12-1pm. 5-9 year olds. $8 per class, memberships available. YOGAlicious, 147 E. Main St, Ste. A, Spartanburg. 515-0855.Pancreas Protocol/Weight Loss Group Sessions ─ 12-2pm. See Tuesday 7pm listing for details.USA Olympic Weight Lifting Club ─ 12-2pm. Learn Olympic weight lifting. Athletic Performance Center, 430 Woodruff Rd, Ste. 550, Greenville. 451-7510.Tai Chi for Energy ─ 1:45-3:15pm. Improves balance, strength, health, coordination & reduces stress. Pre-registration required. $120 (14, 1.5hr lessons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.Blessingways ─ 2pm. 4th Saturday. Positive birth stories and guest speakers share mindful informa-tion on pregnancy, birth, or parenting. Free. Natural Baby, 11 College St, Greenville. 254-8392. Sword Work-Basics ─ 3:30-5pm. Set of drills and techniques to improve sword handling. Pre-registration required. $150 14 wks (14 1.5-hr les-sons). Qi Works Studio, 404 N. Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. 991-8511.Music in the Woods ─ 4:30-6pm. September 1st-October 27th. Performances Oct 6th (Friction Farm), Oct 13th (Ragged Orchids), Oct 20th (Rachel Van Slyke)and Oct 27th (Darby Wilcox). 244-5565.


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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 9.

AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTUREJoan Massey, L. Ac.

3100 Grandview Dr.864-406-3800•Simpsonville

We offer affordable community-style acupuncture. Individual pri-vate sessions also available. See ad, page 6.

ERIC AUFDENCAMP, L.AC.7 Brendan Way

864-551-1551•Greenvillewww.EricAufdencamp.com

Specialties include herbal medi-cine, Chinese massage, nutritional counseling, pain and athletic inju-ries, migraines, digestive, respira-tory, and gynecological condi-tions. Fully individualized atten-tion. 10 years experience.

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

Dr. Ponton specializes in tradi-tional Chinese medicine (TCM). She offers natural healing meth-ods such as acupuncture, herbs, fertility and pain management, auricular therapy, gua sha, elec-trical stimulation, cupping and magnets to help you meet your health goals. See ad, page 23.

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, fibromyal-gia, stroke rehabilitation, infertility, and menstrual cramps.

SAM HWA DANG ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS CLINICHwang K. Lee, Ph.D., L.Ac.26 Orchard Park Dr.864-408-8270•Greenville

Korean Traditional Medicine helps to balance the energy flow in the entire body. We specialize in cer-tain conditions, but have treated with success other health concerns such as allergy and skin, infertility, menopause, pain control, cardio-vascular, urinary, digestive and sleep disorders.

AkAsHic records

KELLY S. JONES, LLCKelly S. Jones

Akashic Records Consultant/Teacher828-281-0888www.KellySJones.net

The Akashic Records are the time-lines of your soul’s journey. Access this knowledge for guidance you need for your career, relationships, health and life’s path.

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 relieve allergies, improve immune func-tion, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hormones, clean up your diet and improve nutrition. See ad, page 21.

TRINITY ALLERGY RELIEF & WELLNESS CENTER

110 Montgomery Dr.864-760-1006•AndersonTrinityAllergyRelief.com

Guaranteed relief as allergies are cleared from the body using a proven method known as BioEner-getic Intolerance Elimination (BIE) that literally clears annoying symp-toms within minutes. No needles. No pain. No drugs. See ad, page 7.

Anti-Aging

EVERYDAY GLAMOUR GIRLSKIN CARE CLINIC, INC

5C Owens Lane864-252-4212•Mauldinwww.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

80% of aging is acceler-ated by sun damage. Re-verse the signs of aging with our non invasive, pain-free and relaxing treatments. We offer mi-crocurrent services to help

stimulate, tighten and detoxify the skin. See ad, page 2.

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 41.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE27 S. Pleasantburg Dr.

864-242-4856•Greenvillewww.GarnersNaturalLife.com

Improve your level of stress, depression and mood with natural products from a lo-cally-owned family busi-ness, supporting the com-munity for over 40 years. Our friendly and knowl-

edgeable staff will guide you through the use of aromatherapy for pain and anxiety reduction, en-ergy enhancement and much more. See ad, back cover.

bio-energetic testing

AUGUSTA STREET CLINICDr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE

1521 Augusta St.864-232-0082•Greenvillewww.AugustaStClinic.com

Bio-energetic testing shows energy imbalance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identifies environ-mental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 32.

bio-identicAl Hormone tHerAPY

BIOGENESIS MEDICAL & WELLNESS CENTERSAmber Passini, MD864-457-4141•Landrum803-796-1702•Columbia

Don’t struggle anymore with hormonal issue! We offer integra-tive and natural healing approach-es to help bring your body back to balance. Lose 30 pounds in 6 weeks with our simple and afford-able HCG weight loss program. See ad, page 34.


LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVEHEALTHCAREClif Caldwell, MDCheryl Middleton, PA-C838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. G864-850-9988•Easleywww.LivingWellHealthcare.com

We help women and men who suffer symptoms of hor-monal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot fl ash-es, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 11.

MARONE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. John Marone 647 S.E. Main St.864-963-9304•Simpsonvillewww.MaroneWellness.com

Natural hormone replacement therapy may include an 84-sam-ple saliva test, brief health im-provement program, dietary counseling, detoxifi cation, and digestive support with bio-identical, whole food, or herbal recommendations. See ad, page 44.

YOUNGER NEXT YEARWilliam M. Scott, MD, FAAFP

206 Wall St. 864-269-7950•[email protected]

Achieve your wellness goals with primary care practices that revolve around your health, your goals, and your needs. Call today to try our “Shape for Life” Program for weight loss. See ad, page 13.

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, and two kitty towers. Live-in owner; no extra fees for medica-tions.

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BEACON(Eastside Professional Court)4501 Old Spartanburg Rd. Ste. #7864-292-5154•Greenvillewww.BEACONslps.com

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30+ year private practice, is cele-brating fi ve years of our sensory learning program.

This intensive multi-sensory, foundational, non-cognitive approach has given hope to all ages with improvements in their quality of life. BEACON also offers Speech-Language Pathology, OT, and life coaching. See ad, page 30.

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

Helping children with AD/HD, Autism/Asperger’s syndrome, Dyslexia and learning disabili-ties. We do sensory, motor and academic work individualized to each child’s defi cits. See ad, page 31.

LEARNING RX864-627-9192•Greenville

www.LearningRx.com/GreenvilleLearningRx makes fi nding the solution to your chi ld’s learning struggles simple. Schedule a

cognitive skills test to discover the answer. The problem can be fi xed. See ad, page 4.

cArds & giFts

LIVE SIMPLY CARDS & GIFTS(Web-based Business Only)www.LiveSimplyCardsAndGifts.comSend out a personalized and memorable 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, envelopes, packaging or mailboxes. We do it all for you. Sending a card has never been so easy!

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CARE FOR MOMSusan Breisch LCCE, CDP864-459-3289•Greenvillewww.CareForMomDoula.com

Dispelling fears, answering ques-tions and encouraging women to listen to their instincts, is our spe-cialty. For childbirth education classes and postpartum doula sup-port, call Susan today. See ad, page 47.

CAROLINA WATERBIRTH915 South St.

864-329-0010•Simpsonvillewww.CarolinaWaterBirth.com

Offering attentive, personal one-on-one care for you and your family. Contracted with United Healthcare, Aetna, and most other health insur-ances. See ad, page 37.

cHildren’s wellness

DR. CYNTHIA HORNERCHIROPRACTOR

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

Experienced with pregnant women, infants, children and families. We educate, motivate and support fam-il ies to better health through gentle chiroprac-tic, cranial sacral therapy,

massage and workshops on various health topics.

cHiroPrActor

BOURG CHIROPRACTIC 9 McKenna Commons Ct.E. North St. @ Mitchell Rd. 864-292-3291•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleChiropractors.net

Serving the Upstate since 1983. Exceptional results! We offer state-of-the-art gentle techniques and therapies. NA Mag Reader Special - consultation, exam and scans for $50. See ad, page 25.

CAROLINA HEALTH INNOVATIONS

1 Creekview Ct. Ste. B864-331-2522•Greenvillewww.CarolinaHealthInnovations.com

Your one-stop wellness center for chiropractic, therapeutic mas-sage, and acu-puncture services. Mention our ad

and receive $10 off any service. Try us out; you’ll be glad you did! See ad, page 40.

ENHANCED LIVING CHIROPRACTICNina Kennedy, DC and Carrie Nicholas, DC140 Sage Creek Way864-848-0640•Greerwww.EnhancedLivingChiro.com

We use a variety of unique treatments like Sacro-Oc-cipital Technique (www.SORSI.com) to balance the body’s nervous system, ex-ercise rehab to maintain that balance, and functional

medicine to jump start sluggish systems. Free consul-tations and gentle care for your entire family. See ad, page 54.

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 procedure for the whole family. Long-term relief with none of the cracking or pop-ping; all adjustments

done by hand. The only NUCCA practitioners in the Upstate. Also provides whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 27.




Traditional, modern and holis-tic care for your family or in-jury. Serving generations of local families since 1994. Ad-justing, exercise, allergy test-ing and desensitization, and other therapy programs. See ad, page 44.

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 122 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 re-habilitation, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 31.

coAcHing

LIFE COACHING INSTITUTEDianne Greyerbiehl and Certified

Coaches25 Woods Lake Rd. Ste. 207864-282-8989•Greenvillewww.LifeCoachingInstitute.net

Coaching creates easy, posi-tive, powerful change from the inside out using proven tools and methods. Our cer-tified life coaches help you discover the power to man-

age change in your life. See ad, page 43.

colon HYdrotHerAPY

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC 607 NE Main St.

864-963-4466•Simpsonvillewww.YourBridge2Wellness.com

Angela Toplovich, certified co-lon hydrotherapist offers detox services that include ionic foot-bath, thermotherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling. Lighten your toxic load! See ad, page 10.

comPAnion/senior cAre

UPSTATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES

4472 Liberty Hwy.864-209-8245•Andersonwww.UpstateHealthCareServices.com

No need to lose time away from work and daily life: we are here for you. Let us use our compre-hensive resource center to find the best plan for you and the aging person in your life, now or in the future. See ad, page 31.

comPounding PHArmAcY

CUSTOM-MED PHARMACYJohn Holland, Pharm.D.

838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. D864-855-2323•Easley

Specializing in custom com-pounding, in-cluding thy-roid medica-

tion, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, 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 38.

PHARMACY INNOVATIONSTravis Oliver, PharmD, RPH620 Congaree Rd. Ste. F864-241-0477•Greenville

We help solve problems for patients and practitioners with custom medications for indi-vidualized care. We provide for the entire family, pets are some of our favorite patients as well! See ad, page 15.

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. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 40.

counseling services

AN INNER VIEWCounseling Services, LLC

Christine Dowling, MSW, LISW-CP3113 Hwy. 153420-9260•Piedmont

A psychotherapy practice that inte-grates mind, body and insight-ori-ented approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, past trauma, and relationship conflicts. See ad, page 44

STILL WIND MINISTRIES111 Lovett Dr.864-234-1150•[email protected]

Students in grades seven through twelve benefit from our cutting-edge after school program. Re-search based methods assist ADD/ADHD students in developing valuable academic skills for learn-ing opportunities that may have once seemed out of reach. See ad, page 33.

WORK IN PROGRESS THERAPYHelen Tracy Parnell, M.A.LPC108-B Clair Dr.483-1447•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 41.

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 standards of biocompatible den-tistry as defined by the

(IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fluoride-free office; amalgam-safe since 1995. See ad, page 14.

FAciAls/skincAre

EVERYDAY GLAMOUR GIRLSKIN CARE CLINIC, INC

5C Owens Lane864-252-4212•Mauldinwww.EverydayGlamourGirl.com

We specialize in Glamour-ous Skin Tightening, non-surgical face and body lift that reclaims the natural contours of your face and body, all for less than 1% of the median cost of tra-

ditional plastic surgery. See ad, page 2.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERLindsey Holder, Licensed 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 practicesto the GNHC team. Offerings include facials, body treatments, paraffin hand dip and face mask, and lip and eye treat-ments. New GNHC clients: Men-tion this ad, and your 1st Signature

Facial is only $38! See ad, page 23.


Feng sHui/ interior redesign

FINE REDESIGNSMichele Senac, CFSPRedesign/Feng Shui Certified864-631-9335FineRedesigns.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 31.

KELLY S. JONES, LLCKelly S. Jones

Feng Shui Consultant828-281-0888www.KellySJones.net

Let Kelly redesign your home to it’s highest potential. Having trained with five Chinese Masters, Kelly seamlessly integrates the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui into your home or business.

green cleAning

GRECO RESPONSIBLE CLEANINGTroy Knight, Owner864-438-4947•Mauldinwww.GrecoClean.com

Greco provides a clean-er, healthier home using naturally derived, non-toxic products, steam vapor to disinfect and HEPA vacuum systems

to capture harmful particles and allergens. See ad, page 26.

GREEN TO CLEANTina Valentin, Founder and CEO

864-704-7477•Greenvillewww.GreenToClean.org

Green certified busi-ness. Knowledgeable in green cleaning methods and tech-niques. Two-hour residential cleaning for only $99. Com-

mercial services also available. See ad, page 29.

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 ser-vices. We now offer a chemical-free hair straightening program. Free consultations.

HEADQUARTERS DAY SPAAND SALON3 East Park Ave.864-233-1891•Greenvillewww.HeadquartersDaySpa.com

Retexturize your skin, treat photo damage, acne, dull com-plexions and more with our seasonal, sixty minute Pump-kin Mask Treatment. Receive this service for only $75 in Oc-tober, reg. $95. See ad, page 16.

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/or-ganic/ammonia-free color and products. Formaldehyde-free keratin treatments. Aromatherapy consultations and personalized products. ION footbath detox. See ad, page 18.

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 consul-

tation specialist. Natural, organic, and European hair products available. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards accepted. See ad, page 47.

HeAltH Food stores

ALL NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY CENTER

Bobby 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 afford-able prices. Exclusively, we offer Oxy-Ionic Water, an alkaline ionized water that supports wellness in many specific ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 15.

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 happenings.

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

Natural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supple-ments, homeopathic reme-dies, books, health and beau-ty 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•Greenvillewww.TheWildRadish.com

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 8.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET1140 Woodruff Rd.864-335-2300•Greenvillewww.WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Greenville

Imagine a farmers mar-ket, fresh produce, meats, a fish 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 super-market.

lAb testing

ANY LAB TEST NOW1140 Woodruff Rd.

(next to Whole Foods Market)864-329-0935•Greenvillewww.AnyLabTestNow.com

A d v a n c e d medical test-ing at a frac-tion of the

traditional cost. No insurance, No problem. No appointment necessary. Wellness testing, DNA Pa-ternity, HRT, Allergy, Cancer, Micronutrient, HIV/STD, plus 8,000 more. See ad, page 45.

ON CALL MEDICALHEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS1740 Woodruff Rd.864-458-9288•Greenvillewww.OnCallMedicalHS.com

Take charge of your health with our comprehensive weight loss

program. We offer wellness programs to detect early warning signs and avoid health problems including natural hormone replacement therapy. See ad, page 7.


mAssAge/bodYwork

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYMIngrid Harris - LMT #58662110 Augusta St. (lower level)864-430-3292•Greenvillewww.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Intuitive massage, massage cup-ping, face lifting and drainage with micro-cups. Cranial Touch, ionic foot detox, and paraffin wax. Manage your stress and pain, as well as rejuvenate your body with my services. See ad, page 42

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERAnna Kramareva, LMT # 61551901 Laurens Rd. Ste. E864-370-11140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Suffer from pain? Massage is a proven treatment to help reduce the effects of chronic pain, such as low-back pain. Enjoy a Swed-ish, deep tissue, hot stone, aro-matherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 23.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERCrystal Triplett, LMT #77541901 Laurens Rd.864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Looking for better overall health? Massage is a proven preventa-tive modality that helps promote greater health and well-being. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 23.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERNatasha Compton, LMT #75751901 Laurens Rd.864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Feeling stressed? Massage is relaxing and rejuvenating and can also help with certain health conditions. Enjoy a Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, sports, prenatal or dry brush massage. New GNHC clients: Mention this ad, and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 23.

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT MASSAGE THERAPYKellyann Battista, LMBT #61317 Brendan Way864-356-5901•Greenvillewww.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTh-erapy.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 $45. See ad, page 37.

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

Pet suPPlies

EARTHWISE PET SUPPLY2700 Woodruff Rd. Suite J864-631-1945• Simpsonvillewww.EarthWisePet.com

All natural pet food, sup-plies and G r o o m - n -

Spa services. Enhancing the lives of pets and their owners through proper education, superior custom-er service, all natural products and green business practices.

PHYsicAl tHerAPY

THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS, INC.Swati Kulkarni, PT864-905-2656•Greenville864-587-6498•Spartanburgwww.SwatiTherapy.com

Healing bodies and minds through unique one-on-one treatment of chronic pain, myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia- where quality matters over quan-tity. See ad, page 29.

VBS PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, INC.Chris Nicholas, PT, DPT, OCS, DAAPM (Primary Contact)864-277-2747•Greenville

Serving the Up-state since 1966 with 11 loca-tions. Our thera-pists provide

current, researched, individualized care to achieve optimal physical performance and quality of life. All insurances accepted. See ad, page 46.

reiki-HeAling toucH

SYNCHRONICITY, LLCWendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH

528 Howell Rd. Ste. 20864-534-5718•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 44.

restAurAnts

TORTILLA MARIA115 Pelham Rd.864-271-0742•Greenvillewww.TortillaMaria.com

Organic food, the way nature in-tended. Fresh from the earth,

wholesome and beautifully prepared entrees. Plenty of yummy, gluten-free and raw food options. See ad, page 41.

tAi cHi/Qigong

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLCDr. Mary Powers, Instructor

404 N. Pleasantburg Dr.864-991-8511•Greenvillewww.QiWorksStudio.com

Rebuild your body’s balance, fl exibility, 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 41

tHermogrAPHY

CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHYJanet A. Krinke, CTT/Charla Bloomer, RN864-423-6256www.CoreMedicalThermography.com

ORCOR E M e d i c a l T h e r m o g r a p h y

I n f r a r e d T h e r m a l I m a g i n g

- B r e a s t�� - F u l l B o d y

Thermograms are vi-able for all ages, his-tories, and even for women with breast

implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 25.

THERMAL IMAGING OF THE CAROLINASMichelle Fagan900 E. Rutherford St. 864-457-2045•Landrum

Thermography is an FDA ap-proved, non-invasive breast screening with no radiation and no breast compression! It can help to detect very early physi-ological changes in your body. See ad, page 6.

indicates NAN (Natural Awakenings Network) Provider


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, la-ser and stem cell therapy and pet boarding too.

UPSTATE HOME VETERINARY CARETeri Worl, DVMUpstate Home Veterinary Care864-569-9220www.UpstateHomeVet.com

We believe that pets are family and offer them lov-ing care. Providing all your pet’s needs in every stage of life, in a comfortable, safe environment - their own home.

vitAmins & suPPlements

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. See ad, page 5.



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 medica-tion. Serving the community since 2006. We are your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 38.

STUDIO REJUVENATE, LLC300 JOHN ST. #3A864-879-4004•GreerStudioRejuvenate.com

We strive to appeal to each and every one of your senses with a va-riety of services in-cluding massage ther-apy, reflexology, hyp-notherapy, Chios, in-

tuitive, and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 37.

women’s HeAltH



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 38.

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 work-shops. Call for personal train-er sessions, therapeutic yoga, teacher training, life coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, page 41.

YOGANIZE™ LLC.Karen Noonan, E-RYT, IAYT, RYS2105 Old Spartanburg Rd.864-325-6053•Greerwww.Yoganize.com

Be inspired by our warm and inviting atmosphere. We offer classes and services such as sunrise classes, classes for therapeutics/seniors, workshops, meditation and massage therapy. Series of 10 classes for $85. Class schedule available online. See ad, page 40.

GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE27 S. Pleasantburg Dr.

864-242-4856•Greenvillewww.GarnersNaturalLife.com

We have all of the natural products that keep you and your family healthy all year long with a friendly, knowl-edgable staff. Check out our immune boosting vitamins, pet products, our extensive

line of natural cosmetics, and much more. Stop in and start the new year healthy! See ad, back cover.

weigHt loss



ChiroThin, doctor-supervised weight loss with homeopath-ic. Three years experience working with weight loss, 20+ years providing nutrition and chiropractic care. See ad, page 44.

wHole bodY vibrAtion

GOGA STUDIOS GREENVILLE864-593-8217•[email protected]•[email protected] your way to better health. Low impact, kind to joints, suited for all ages, including seniors. Get On, Get Active and try the easiest 10 minute work-out you’ll ever do! See ad, page 3.

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: acupunc-ture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nutritional counseling, reflexology, paraffin wax treat-ment, and Reiki. See ad, page 42


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classifi edsHelP wAnted

FT/PT CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERA-PIST ASSISTANT (COTA) – Email resumes to: [email protected]

FT/PT OFFICE STAFF – Currently seeking positive, motivated individual to perform various offi ce and administrative duties. Must have strong organizational/phone skills and customer service experience. Submit resumes to: [email protected]

FT/PT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) – Cur-rently seeking licensed OTs for our private practice. Submit resumes to: [email protected]

FT/PT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – Currently seeking experienced SLPs to provide quality, professional, preventative, and treatment ser-vices to children and adults of all ages. Submit resumes to: [email protected]

IT ASSISTANT – Looking for health conscious posi-tive minded person to work as an IT assistant. Must be able to maintain, improve and provide data entry for our website and edit and create email campaigns. YouTube and marketing experience is a plus. Please call 864-895-9671.

TRAINER P/T – LearningRx is seeking energetic, positive people who want to help change the lives of struggling students. Trainers must have a BA/BS degree and be available year around Monday-Friday between 3-7pm. Must be able to learn new skills quickly, have strong phonetic skills and maintain good communica-tion. Send resume to [email protected].

Products

DO YOU TRULY WANT TO BE HEALED? – Heal-ing naturally at home? Visit: www.VibrantHerbal.com. 336-996-6425.

Products & Protocol studies

WANTED –10 persons with signifi cant health challeng-es that would be willing to take one or more nutritional supplements and make dietary and lifestyle changes to support their own healing process and a test to determine before and after results. One supplement would be avail-able at no cost. Call 864-895-6250 9-5 M-F.

WANTED –10 persons with cancer diagnosis, wishing to pursue natural means to support the healing process. Must be willing to make dietary and lifestyle modifi ca-tions to support optimum health. Products and services available at cost. Call 864-895-6250 9-5 M-F.

WANTED –10 persons with Osteoporosis diagnosis, wishing to pursue natural means to support the healing process. Must be willing to make dietary and lifestyle modifi cations to support optimum health. Products and services available at cost. Call 864-896-6250 9-5 M-F.

WANTED –10 persons with Cardiovascular Plaque build up, wishing to pursue natural means to support the healing process. Must be willing to make dietary and lifestyle modifi cations to support optimum health. Products and services available at cost. Call 864-896-6250 9-5 M-F.


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