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12 SALAD LOVERS’ SALADS Signature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market by Judith Fertig

18 FINDING FUR-COVERED LOVE by Brita Belli

20 NATURAL HEALING IN UNNATURAL SETTINGS by Melinda Hemmelgarn

22 RICHARD LOUV’S WELL-BEING Rx: RECONNECT WITH NATURE by April Thompson

24 ED BEGLEY, JR.’S GREEN HOME MAKEOVER Saving Energy and Cutting Waste is a Family Affair by Brita Belli

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Living Directory was published, and now we are celebrating the second anniversary of Natural Awakenings magazine in the Upstate.

Response to the annual directory was great! We distributed the last of the 2010 directories in Decem-ber, and as usual, they flew off the shelves. This year’s directory is even more jam-packed with providers who can truly improve you and your family’s quality of life. There is also a variety of sustainable products and services to improve the life of our planet, while helping to simplify our own lives. Please support our amazing community partners who have taken this journey of natural health and sustainable living with us here in the Upstate. We have some of the most innovative and informed providers in the region.

“Conscious Eating,” on page 12, takes a look at all the colorful ways to use the bounty of garden vegetables and herbs that soon will be ready and ripe. We’re even embarking on our own garden this year with the help of GROW Naturally’s AnnDouglas and Mac Leineweber. We’re excited at the thought of walking out-side our back door and grabbing a fresh, ripe tomato right off the vine.

Our new Local Produce and Farm Tour Resources Guide on pages 16 and 17 will help steer you in all the right direction to find local, healthy choices in our community. Food grown locally is cleaner and fresher compared to food from an-other part of the country that has been sitting on a truck for two months. You also know exactly where the food comes from, and you get to know our local farmers.

This annual directory is our biggest yet - 72 pages! Keep this issue as your reference to sustainable and healthy living all year long. Take a few extra copies to pass out to your friends and family, and don’t forget one for your car. We are al-ways looking for feedback on how to make each issue bigger and better, so please feel free to contact us at any time.

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Natural Living Directory 2011

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Acupuncture ..........................................................................31

Alkalizing Water .....................................................................31

Allergy/Nutrition .............................................................31-32

Aromatherapy .......................................................................32

Automobile/Transportation ...............................................32

Baby Products .......................................................................32

Bakery ...........................................................................32 & 34

Bio-Energetic Testing ..........................................................34

Biofeedback ...........................................................................34

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy.........................................34

Boarding/Kennels .................................................................34

Body & Personal Care ..........................................................34

Bodywork ........................................................................ 34-35

Brain Training ........................................................................35

Camp .......................................................................................35

Cancer Care/Services ..........................................................35

Catering ..................................................................................36

Childbirth ................................................................................36

Children’s Wellness ..............................................................36

Chiropractor ................................................................... 37-38

Cold Laser Therapy ..............................................................38

College Funding ....................................................................38

Colon Hydrotherapy .............................................................39

Companion Care....................................................................39

Compounding Pharmacy .............................................. 39-40

Counseling Services ............................................................ 40

Craniosacral Therapy ......................................................... 40

Dentistry ............................................................................... 40

Detoxification ....................................................................... 40

Education .............................................................................. 40

Energy Savings .....................................................................42

Facials/Skin Care ........................................................... 42-43

Farm Store .............................................................................43

Farm Tours ............................................................................43

Feng Shui/Interior Redesign ..............................................43

Financial Consultant ........................................................... 44

Fitness ................................................................................... 44

Footbath Detox .................................................................... 44

Functional Medicine ......................................................44-45

Gardening/Farming ..............................................................45

Geothermal/Heating & Air ..................................................45

Gifts & Toys ...........................................................................45

Gluten-Free Foods ................................................................46

Green Building Certified Professionals ............................46

Green Cleaning ......................................................................46

Grief & Loss Counseling ......................................................46

Hair Salon/Spa ........................................................... 46 & 48

Health & Wellness Training ................................................ 48

Health Food Stores .......................................................48-49

Healthy Home & Office ........................................................49

Herbs & Supplements ..........................................................49

Holistic Home Care ..............................................................50

Home Improvement .............................................................50

Homeopathy ..........................................................................50

Homeschool – Fine Arts ......................................................50

Hospice Care .........................................................................53

Hypnotherapy ........................................................................53

Insurance ................................................................................53

Integrative Medicine ............................................................53

Lab Testing ............................................................................53

Life Coach ..............................................................................53

Martial Arts ............................................................................53

Massage/Bodywork ....................................................53 & 55

Mental Fitness .......................................................................55

Mineral Makeup .....................................................................55

Natural Foods ..............................................................55 & 59

Nutritional Counseling .................................................. 59-60

Nutritional Juices .................................................................60

Nutritional Products ............................................................60

Organic Products ...................................................................61

Pain/Stress Management ....................................................61

Paints .......................................................................................61

Personal Development .........................................................61

Personal Training .................................................................62

Pet Foods/Organic Raw ......................................................62

Qi Gong ...................................................................................62

Recycling ................................................................................62

Reiki – Healing Touch ...........................................................62

Restaurants ...........................................................................62

Senior Care ............................................................................62

Skin & Body Care ..................................................................64

Smoking Cessation ...............................................................64

Solar Energy ..........................................................................64

Stress Management .............................................................64

Tai Chi/Qigong ......................................................................64

Tatoos .....................................................................................64

Thermography .......................................................................64

Thermotherapy .....................................................................64

Vegetarian Options ..............................................................64

Veterinary Care ....................................................................64

Vitamin & Supplements .............................................64 & 66

Weight Loss/Management ..................................................66

Wholistic Wellness Centers ................................................66

Women’s Health ..........................................................67 & 69

Yoga/Pilates ..........................................................................69

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Feeling disorganized, unbalanced or out of sync?

Your home may be partly to blame. “Mass-pro-duced, cookie-cutter suburban homes are bad for us and bad for the environment,” says John Brown, a Calgary-based architect, professor and founder of Slow Home Studio. “It’s like the difference between a Big Mac and a home-cooked meal, made from lo-cal ingredients.” The concepts of slow home and its parent, slow architec-ture, are part of the growing, global slow movement that challenges us to rethink our relationships with everything from food to money. It’s simple: A slow home is easy to live in and has a light impact on the Earth. Slow homes use space and energy efficiently, and work with, rather than against, the environment. While the principles sound like common sense, when Brown and his colleagues surveyed owners of 4,500 newly built homes in nine North American cities, they found that 54 per-cent failed their simple slow home test. Yet, those houses were no less costly to build or maintain than the ones that made the grade. Brown’s team has created a 12-step guide to get America’s new housing stock into rehab. Most steps refer to the design and site selection process. For example, a slow home is located in a walkable neighborhood, closest to the places the family visits

most; it is oriented to maximize sunlight

in central living spaces; and a

slow kitchen is a well-organized

center of activity, with suf-ficient storage and ample workspaces.

There are also easy modifications you can make to the place you

now call home. For example: rear-range the furniture in an awkwardly designed room to maximize func-tional space and make it easier to navigate; refurnish rooms by creatively using found objects and repurposed and

repaired items; also declare a weekly electronics-free day and spend it in quietude or with good friends. Slowing your home is also about environmental responsibility, given that residential buildings account for more than a third of the world’s greenhouse gases, according to David Suzuki’s Green Guide. Recycled building parts might be incorporated into a new or reno-vated structure. Energy-saving measures include many widely-promoted simple steps that any home-dweller can employ. “It doesn’t have to be like the At-kins diet, where you throw everything

out that’s currently in your pantry and swear off McDonald’s for-ever. The slow home philosophy is about making incremental, sustainable changes to the way you live,” advises Brown.

Learn more at SlowHomeStudio.com.

inspiration

Slow architecture moves away from

oversized McMansions toward quality, durability

and affordability.

SLOW UP Your HomeCreating a Simpler,

Lighter Lifeby April Thompson


healthbriefs

AIR QUALITY CONTRIBUTES TO DIABETESWe have yet another reason to demand cleaner air: A na-

tional, large-scale, population-based epidemiologic study

conducted by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston,

published in Diabetes Care, is among the first to link adult

diabetes and air pollution, after adjustment for other risk

factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was

observed even at exposure levels below those currently

deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Traveling? Pack ProbioticsMillions of people contract diarrheal diseases every year,

and with the summer travel season just around the cor-ner, it’s good to know that probiotics given as therapies for diarrhea can bring fast relief. After reviewing the findings of 63 trials involving a total of 8,014 patients, researchers with the School of Medicine at Swansea University, UK, conclud-ed that taking such probiotics, or “good bacteria,” decisively helps. Results showed that using the probiotics reduced the duration of the illness and lessened the frequency of episodes continuing for more than four days.

Pomegranate Juice May Inhibit the Spread of Cancer

The exotic red fruit known as pomegranate is making headlines again. Researchers at the

University of California, Riverside, have identified components in pomegranate juice that inhibit the movement of cancer cells and the metastasis of

prostate cancer to the bone. The researchers attribute this effect to four key ingredients in the pomegranate:

phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acids, fla-vones and conjugated [types of polyunsaturated]

fatty acids. “Having identified them, we can now modify cancer-inhibiting compo-nents in pomegranate juice to improve their functions and make them more effective in preventing prostate cancer metastasis, leading to more effective drug therapies,” says Manuela Martins-Green, a professor of cell biology at the university. She adds: “Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of pros-tate cancer cells are essentially the same as those involved in the movement of other types of cancer cells, the same modified components of the juice could have a much broader impact in cancer treatment.”

TOxIC FOOD WRAPPERSWhen we buy a packaged pre-pared meal, we might, be ingest-ing harmful chemicals leached from the wrapper into our food. University of Toronto scientists have found that chemicals used to coat paper and cardboard food packaging to repel oil, grease and water are capable of migrat-ing into food and contributing to chemical contamination in peo-ple’s blood. The researchers focused on perfluorinated carboxylic acids (PFCA), the breakdown products of chemicals used to achieve the nonstick and water- and stain-repellent properties of items that range from food packaging and kitchen pans to clothing. “We suspect that a major source of hu-man PFCA exposure may be the consumption and metabolism of polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters, or PAPs,” explains Jessica D’eon, a graduate student in the uni-versity’s chemistry department. “PAPs are applied as grease-proofing agents to paper food contact packaging such as fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags.” PAPs are a source of poten-tial personal chemical contamina-tion that we can easily limit or avoid altogether.


B12 –The Brain VitaminA new study from the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm,

Sweden, shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, adding more evidence to the scientific de-bate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss. Having too much homocysteine in the blood, the scientists report, has been linked to negative effects on the brain, such as stroke. Now they suggest that higher levels of vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine levels.

Source: American Academy of Neurology

What Hair Reveals About the Heart

Researchers at the University of Western Ontario are the first to use a biological marker in human hair to provide direct

evidence that chronic stress plays an important role in caus-ing heart attacks. In the past, chronic stressors such as job, marital and financial problems, have all been linked to an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease and heart attack, but until now there hasn’t been a biological marker to measure the major risk factors. “Intuitively, we know stress is not good for you, but it’s not easy to measure,” explains Dr. Gideon Koren, who holds the Ivey Chair in Molecular Toxicology at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. “We know that on average, hair grows one centimeter a month, so if we take a hair sample six centimeters long, we can determine stress levels for six months by measuring the cortisol level in the hair.” Cortisol is widely considered to be the main stress hormone, because stress activates its secretion. Traditionally, it’s been measured in blood serum, urine and saliva, but that only monitors stress at the time of measurement, not over longer periods of time. In the study, hair samples three centimeters long, corresponding to about three months of hair growth, were collected from hospitalized patients who had suffered a heart attack, and then compared with hair samples from other patients. The heart attack patients were found to have significantly higher levels of cortisol in their hair, compared to the control group. This finding provides a new, non-invasive way of testing a patient’s risk.

Second-Hand Lead AlertThe sale of used items in the United States is not reg-

ulated by any federal agency and consumers should be aware that they might be bringing lead poisoning hazards of past generations back into their homes. When Oregon State University researchers purchased a collection of used items from junk shops and second-hand and antique stores in several states around the country, they found that many of the items contained lead. Representative pieces included salvaged construc-tion elements, antique toys, common drinking glasses and other dishware, jewelry and collectibles.

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Going green—at least on our plates—has never been easier. Every season, it seems that more varieties of fresh greens are available at farmers’ markets and in

selections of nursery plants or seeds for home gardeners. Not so long ago, Americans generally thought of salad as pale iceberg lettuce with high-fat bottled dressing or some mixture of veggies, bound together with mayonnaise. These days, we can choose from among a bounty of tender lettuces and ex-otic greens, topped with extra virgin olive oils and splashed with colorful creative counterpoints that add zest and yum. Salads today provide a culinary canvas for both the cook and the gardener. A signature salad generally comprises sev-eral key ingredients: cool, crisp, fresh and nutritious greens; a fresh-tasting, low-calorie dressing; and bite-sized fruits, nuts, vegetables or cheeses that add flavor, texture and interest. For the greens, tender leaf or Bibb lettuce, crisp Ro-maine or cabbage, sliced or finely chopped, make the best-tasting salads. For the best-tasting dressings, cooks whisk in-gredients together in a bowl minutes before serving. We can drizzle them over each salad, serve them in a small pitcher on the side or place the salad in a large bowl, and then toss to incorporate the dressing. Added accents have expanded to include everything from soft fruits such as strawberries and oranges; savory and salty crumbled feta or blue cheeses; or something crunchy, like toasted almonds or walnuts, in addi-tion to ubiquitous garden-fresh vegetables, such as scallions or tomatoes. Adding a healthy hot or cold protein makes a salad even more of a main course. Altogether, in ever-evolv-ing combinations, today’s wide-ranging healthful ingredients can work edible magic.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Salad Lovers’ sAlAdsSignature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market

by Judith Fertig

Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm’s SlawWhen Minnesota’s Nitty Gritty Dirt Farm employees gather for a summer lunch, this crunchy cabbage-based slaw often graces their table.

Serves 6

Slaw½ lb Napa cabbage, cored½ lb green cabbage, cored 1 bunch red radishes (about 12 medium to large), trimmed½ lb broccoli, florets separated from stalks ½ bunch green onions, pale and green parts, sliced ¼-inch thick½ lb green beans, ends trimmed, sliced ¼-inch thick

Dressing1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2-½ Tbsp cider vinegar or more to taste1 Tbsp honey¼ tsp ground gingerKosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Chop cabbages, radishes and broccoli florets into very small pieces. With a knife or vegetable peeler, pare the tough outer layer of the broccoli stalks to reveal the pale core. Chop the cores the same size as the other vegetables.

2. Put all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and add the green onions and green beans. Toss to mix.

3. For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and salt and pepper in a bowl, according to


taste. Add the dressing to the slaw, using just enough to coat the vegetables nicely. Toss well. Let rest at room temperature for about an hour before serving, or cover and refrigerate. The slaw will remain crunchy for at least eight hours.

Source: Adapted from Eating Local: The Cookbook Inspired by America’s Farmers, by Sur La Table and Janet Fletcher (AndrewsMcMeel.com).

Strawberry and Feta Salad with Honey-Yogurt DressingGardening blogger Barbara Pleasant counts this as her favorite salad, one that changes with the season. In the spring, strawber-ries go well with feta. In the fall, pears pair with blue cheese.

Serves 2

Honey-Yogurt Dressing2 Tbsp plain yogurt2 Tbsp mayonnaise or veggie mayo1 tsp honey1 tsp rice vinegarSalt and pepper to taste

Salad2 cups fresh salad greens1 cup fresh sliced strawberries½ cup crumbled feta cheese¼ cup chopped, toasted almonds or walnuts

1. For the dressing, mix the yogurt, mayo, honey and rice vinegar together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pep-per to taste.

2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with strawberries and feta. Drizzle with the dressing, sprinkle with chopped nuts and serve.

Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant blogs about growing and eating organic food at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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gArden tiPsby Barbara Pleasant

If you really love salad, you owe it to yourself to try growing your own garden-fresh ingredients. Lettuce is fast and easy to grow, with beautiful colors and textures

worthy of a flower garden. Most salad staples grow best in cool weather; so don’t wait for summer to get started. Here are eight tips for a successful salad garden season.

Make several small sowings. Lettuce and other salad greens grow quickly and must be picked before they get too old, so try planting about two square feet of space every three weeks, starting in early spring. Take a break during summer’s heat, and then plant more salad greens when the weather cools in late summer. In tropical areas, grow lettuce as a winter crop.

Try Bibbs, butterheads and other beauties. Seed racks offer packets of tempting varieties, and all except iceberg types are easy to grow in a garden. Buttercrunch and other Bibb varieties always do well, as do butterheads and leaf lettuces. Choose a mixture of varieties or buy three packets with different leaf colors and textures.

Mark boundaries with radishes or scallions. Plant fast-sprouting radish seed or green onions from the store to mark the locations of newly sown seeds. The onions will quickly grow new roots and tops; simply pull them as needed in the kitchen.

Mix in some spinach. Boost the nutrient content of salads by including spinach in the salad garden. Spinach grows best in rich, fertile soil.

Add water. All leafy greens crave water, and dry condi-tions can cause lettuce to become bitter. Keep a watering can near the salad bed and water as often as needed to keep the soil constantly moist, but not muddy.

Eat thinnings. Lettuce seedlings often appear close together, and a good gardener will pull out excess seedlings to give the plants room to grow. After thinning seedlings to two inches apart, start eating the pulled plants as baby greens.

Pick in the morning. Lettuce and other leafy greens are at their best in the morning, after they have had all night to recover from the stresses of the previous day. If it’s not possible to gather greens in the morning, pop a cardboard box over the bed for the day. Protected from hot sun, a salad patch can keep its morning freshness until evening.

Grow more when temperatures cool. Salad crops struggle in hot weather, but often thrive in cooler months. In the north, gardeners can use leftover seeds to start up a sec-ond delicious salad season in late summer; in the south, they can get an early start on the long winter growing season as soon as summer temperatures abate.

Barbara Pleasant is the author of numerous gardening books, including Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens. Visit BarbaraPleasant.com.


Spinach and Avocado SaladThis fresh-tasting salad features a variety of colors, flavors and textures.

Serves 4

1 large ripe avocado, diced 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice4 cups baby spinach leaves½ cup chopped green onions1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves1 cup sliced radishes½ cup bottled low-calorie Italian vinaigrette

1. In a small bowl, coat avocado with lime juice. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, green onions, toma-toes, radishes and vinaigrette. Divide evenly onto four plates. Top with avocado pieces.

Source: Adapted from 350 Best Salads & Dressings, by George Geary © 2010 Robert Rose Inc. (RobertRose.ca). Excerpted with permission; all rights reserved.

Simple, Super-Fast Citrus SaladWhen horticulture author Barbara Pleasant’s garden is at its peak, she doesn’t like to slow down. She goes from garden to table in minutes, remarking, “I love this simple and super-fast salad.”

Serves 2

Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing2 Tbsp sesame oil2 Tbsp orange juiceSalt and pepper to taste

Salad2 cups fresh salad greens1 cup fresh orange, peeled and chopped, or canned mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained½ cup chopped green onions, including some of the green

1. For the vinaigrette, whisk the sesame oil and orange juice together in a bowl. Season to taste.

2. Arrange the greens on two salad plates and top with or-ange and scallion. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.

Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant blogs about growing and eating organic food at BarbaraPleasant.com.


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GREENBRIER FARMS772 Hester Store Rd. 864-855-9782•Easleywww.GreenbrierFarms.com(visit us at the Greenville Downtown Market-May thru October)

PARSON PRODUCEBush River Farm404-452-4321•Clintonwww.ParsonProduce.com

FARMS AND FARM TOURS

3AAA FARMS2581 Hwy. 92 864-684-0467•Gray [email protected](Call for availability. Season runs end of Maythru end of Dec, or Fountain Inn Farmers’ Market on Sat.)

BAREFOOT FARMS293 Murphy Rd. 864-380-2002•Beltonwww.BarefootOrganic.com(Pre-order chickens-May/Jun. Oct/Nov.Eggs available, $1 a lb. Okra-July-Frost)

BELUE FARMS3773 Parris Bridge Rd. 864-578-0446•Boiling Springswww.BelueFarms.com(Open M-S 8am-6pm)

BILLY’S GOAT HILL130 Timber Trl.864-710-3703?Westminsterwww.BillysBoerMeatGoatFarm.com(Available year-round)

CAROLINA GRASSFED BEEF& FREE-RANGE EGGS3456 Hwy. 187 S. 864-226-5937•Andersonwww.CarolinaGrassfedBeef.com

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

HAPPY COW CREAMERY330 McKelvey Rd. 864-243-9699•Pelzerwww.HappyCowCreamery.com(M-F - 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm)

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

LIVE OAK FARMS230 Sam Davis Rd. 864-991-9839•Woodruffwww.LiveOakfarmsLLC.com(Mon. Wed & Fri. 10-6pmTues. Thurs. & Sat. 10-4pm)

M & M DAIRY (RAW MILK)460 Dairy Farm Rd. 864-710-1663•Westminsterwww.MandMDairy.com(Call for directions and availability)

MILKY WAY FARM (RAW MILK)220 Hidden Hills Rd. 864-352-2014•Starrwww.SCMilkyWayFarm.com(place order, delivery only)

PUTNEY FARM HERBS & EGGS864-901-2692PutneyFarm@aol.comwww.Putneyfarm.LocallyGrown.net(Wholesale and retail, place order, delivery only)

RED FERN FARM2031 Harris Grove Ch. Rd. 864-876-2392•Gray Courtwww.RedFernFarms.com(Visit us at the Carolina First Mkt on Sat.May-Oct)

SPLIT CREEK FARM3806 Centerville Rd. 864-287-3921•Andersonwww.SplitCreek.com(Mon-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 2-5pm)

THE HAPPY BERRY510 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile864-350-9345 or 864-868-2946www.TheHappyBerry.com(Pick your own June 1-Oct. 1M-F- 8am-dark, Sat. 8am-6pmSun. noon-dark)

FARMERS’ MARKETS

BUFFALO FARMS864-553-5500•Simpsonvillewww.CarolinaBuffalo.com(Tues. at Whole Foods MarketThurs. Simpsonville Farmers’ Market)

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

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

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


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

EASLEY FARMERS’ MARKET205 N. First St. 864-855-7900•Easleywww.EasleyfarmersMarket.com(Sat. 8am-noon-thru growing season)

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Yet, fewer than 20 percent of pets living in U.S. households today come from shelters, says Inga Fricke, a director in

the companion animals department of The Humane Society of the United States (HumaneSociety.org). Misconceptions are partly to blame for the issue of so many un-claimed animals: the idea that pets in shelters have been rejected because of behavioral problems or persistent illness. That’s rarely true, in any case, Fricke says. Instead, it is the often unforeseeable events in people’s lives that lead them to abandon their

Anyone can find the exact breed, age, temperament and personality of his or her ideal pet by looking in the nation’s shelters. Comprehensive listings on Petfinder.com now virtually connect us with a whole range of furry friends-to-be; the matter of finding our perfect pet match may mean little more than waiting a week or two until the online listings turn up a dog or cat with all of the attributes you are seeking.

pets—a problem she witnessed firsthand after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, when area fishermen, having lost their jobs, gave up family pets en masse. One ABC-TV story called pets the hidden victims of the disaster and reported that hundreds of Gulf Coast pets had been sent to shelters and later euthanized when there was no available room to keep them. Around the country, Fricke says, 4 to 6 million cats and dogs are put down each year and a total of 68 mil-lion are sent to shelters. Other reasons contribute to the fact that shelters—par-ticularly those in Southern states—are consistently overrun with animals; lax spay and neutering laws and “puppy mills,” where dogs are bred for profit, sometimes in overcrowded, inhumane conditions, are partially to blame. Mollie Bowen, executive director of Companion Pet Rescue & Transport, a “shelterless” rescue organization in Tennessee, observes that, “Pets in the South are, for the most part, kept outside and allowed to roam.” That results in scores of unwanted litters. “Thus, there is little hope of finding local adopters for them,” Bowen says (tnPetRescue.com). For six years, her organization has served as a go-be-tween, connecting dogs and puppies with families in New England, many of whom desperately want a puppy, as well as a rescue pet. One advantage offered by organizations like hers is that adoptable pets are housed at foster homes for up to a few weeks before they find homes. This gives the animals a chance to acclimate to a home environment, and for foster

parents to find out how the animals

respond to people,

kids, other pets and basic com-mands.

Adopt-ing from

a shelter couldn’t be

simpler, says adoptive pet

parent Tara Healy, an operations manager in Connecticut. Healy went to the local Connecticut Humane Society in Westport for her cat, she says, “… because the animals are all health-checked and the Humane Society offered vet discounts.” She didn’t leave with a black cat, as she’d

expected. Instead, she says, “A Bengal cat so

Adoption Options: How to Make a Good Match and Give Pets a Second Chance

by Brita Belli

FINDING FUR-COVERED

Love


fed only table scraps. “I was concerned that I didn’t know her personality,” Cerrone-Cormier says. “But after I talked to Helga, I learned Mia was very calm and sweet.” Now, she remarks about how Mia readily sits on people’s laps, has adjusted well to dog food and hardly ever barks. It was Cerrone-Cormier’s first experience adopting a rescue dog, and she says she’ll always choose a rescue animal from now on. If a dog or cat arrives via a transport organization and turns out not to be a good fit for the family, the rescue groups will retrieve the animal and match it with a local foster family or local shelter, or return it to the Southern shelter of origin until it can be re-adopted. “We not only assure our adopt-ers of this and stand by our word,” Bowen says, “but our adoption contract specifies that the prospective owners will contact us if it’s not working out.”

Adopting an Older AnimalOlder animals can constitute a satisfying match, as well as a smoother adopted pet experience. Despite the undeniable cuteness of puppies and kittens, young pets require the most work, training and round-the-clock vigilance. Busy families may not have time for the commitment involved and a lack of bonding or training early on can lead to disillusionment once the cuteness factor wears off. “Just like people, pets grow into their personalities,” says Fricke. “There’s a trend among shelters in receiving a lot of young adult dogs, about 18 months old. The puppy stage has worn off and families find that the dog is not the best personality fit.” Families with young children at home are advised to wait before bringing puppies or kittens into the home. Toddler cu-riosity can easily turn to animal abuse, which in turn can lead to a child being scratched or bitten, or an animal that becomes aggressive toward children. The American Academy of Pediat-rics suggests that families looking for a pet should choose one with a calm, gentle disposition; in the case of dogs, retriev-ers and labs are common choices. Its website recommends: “An older animal is often a good choice for a child, because a puppy or kitten may bite out of sheer friskiness.” But, they footnote, “Avoid older pets raised in a home without children.” Lisa Wingard, a Connecticut massage therapist, has two dogs—one she rescued that had been abandoned in a box alongside the road; the other she found at Bridgeport pound. She recommends that people looking to adopt first critically assess their surroundings. “People should consider their space, whether in an apartment, a house with a yard or a condo,” she advises. “They should also consider their free time, because dogs need to take two to three walks outside a day. I would re-search the type of dog that meets your needs and get some sort of mix of that breed.” When it comes to choosing a rescue dog, however, Win-gard says that’s an easy decision. “I feel that adopted dogs really know that they were saved and turn out to be great listeners and extremely loyal, so they don’t run away,” she says. “In general, they are just great dogs.”

Brita Belli is a Connecticut-based journalist, editor and author.

loudly and insistently demanded my particular attention, I couldn’t say no.” Now Catfish, or “The Fish,” as the cat is called, has become an affectionate and very expressive part of Healy’s family.

Meet a Pet Match OnlineWhen a family doesn’t find a compatible dog or cat at a lo-cal shelter, they often turn to Petfinder.com, a search engine directory of the adoptable dogs and cats from nearly every shelter and rescue group across the country. Type in a zip code, set desired criteria and Petfinder will return all suitable adoptable pets within the designated state, as well as neigh-boring states. Upon closer inspection, a prospective adoptee may find that the eye-catching beagle puppy that prompted a second look is listed as being from a Northeast shelter, but is actu-ally located in Arkansas. Affiliations between northern and southern shelters have become the norm in pet adoption, made possible through several reputable pet transport groups that take up to 40 dogs at a time from one area of the country to another and deliver them to expectant adoptee families at designated drop-off points up and down the coast. While pictures and personality details about a pet may provide some comfort, there may still be some uncertainty about adopting a pet we haven’t met. That’s where the foster parents or direct interaction with the shelters can help. It must be noted, too, that pets that don’t prefer children, have health problems or are not good with other cats or dogs are clearly indicated as such online. Helga Lange is one such foster mom in Arkansas—she’s also the president of Spring River Animal Rescue Effort, or SPARE, Inc. (spare.RescueGroups.org). She currently has six dogs at home—a number that’s always changing. Some are working through medical problems; others are young pup-pies that would otherwise overwhelm the local shelter. Foremost, she confirms, the role of foster families and reputable shelters is to keep the animals in good health. That includes providing initial immunizations and necessary vet-erinary care, spaying and neutering as appropriate and treat-ing dogs for heartworm. Dogs needing surgery—including broken limbs and internal injuries—are treated immediately. Beyond the assurances of good health, rescue groups such as hers give prospective adopters someone who can answer questions about how a dog acts from firsthand experience: Is it calm or high-energy? Is it a cuddler, or does it prefer the companionship of other dogs? “We also take short videos—sometimes several per dog—to show potential adopters how a dog or puppy acts or reacts around people and other pets,” Lange says. When Massachusetts mom Joan Cerrone-Cormier was looking for another pug to befriend her first pug, Peggy Sue, she visited local shelters, but found mostly pit bulls and other larger breeds. She turned to Petfinder and discovered Mia almost immediately—a 16-month-old pug, missing an eye and living in Arkansas. “She was so cute,” Cerrone-Cormier says, “I couldn’t resist.” Mia was living with Lange at the time, after being rescued from a home where she was kept outside 24 hours a day and


healingways

natural Healing in unnatural settingsHomelike Touches Help Restore Health

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

feels and interacts with his or her sur-roundings can play an integral part in the healing process. Complementing its soothing greenery and pleasant floral scents, a water feature helps mask un-pleasant noise. It’s good to bring green plants, fragrant flowers and herbs to the bedside of a loved one, but intensive care units often ban plants in rooms, due to concerns about mold, allergens and bacteria, so check with nursing staff first. If an institution restricts the presence of plants, substitute posters or pictures of gardens, forests or national parks to bring visions of natural life to barren walls. Here are additional suggestions for transforming unnatural environments into more natural healing spaces:

Like Hippocrates, think of food as medicine. Unfortunately, “healthy hos-pital food,” is too often an oxymoron. It’s wise to ask the staff dietitian for an organic diet. Organic food is produced without toxic chemicals, antibiotics, hormones and genetically modified ingredients. If no organic options exist, let hospital administrators know you would appreciate having local, or-ganic food on the menu. Inquire about dietary restrictions and get approval to bring nutritious, homemade comfort foods, prepared with loving hearts and caring hands.

Satisfy the senses. Listen to the heal-ing rhythms of nature via recordings of songbirds, crickets, frogs, ocean surf, trickling streams and gentle rain. Many are available through libraries, local bookstores and websites. Paul Kervick, cofounder and one of the directors at Living Well Community Care Home, in Bristol, Vermont, be-lieves, “It takes more than medical man-agement and clean sheets to feel vibrant and happy.” So, in addition to organic food, Kervick provides music therapy and meditative drumming for residents.

Heal through touch and movement. Medical facilities may employ profes-sional massage, healing touch and physical therapists. If not, a gentle foot or hand massage, with jasmine, rose or lavender-scented lotion, provides soothing stress relief. Be close; hold

Oh, how we take the comforts of home for granted—until we lose them. Despite our

best intentions and mindful actions to stay physically and spiritually sound, sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Accidents, toxic environments, illness and other situations beyond our control can radically, often unexpect-edly, change our lives. No one wants to find themselves in a hospital bed, but if you or a loved one require the high-tech, life-saving skills of a medical center, nursing home or another institutionalized care facility, you can help restore health through high-touch, natural nurturing.

To begin, it’s helpful to know that healing is enhanced and quality of life returns quicker in loving, peaceful, natural environments. Frances Kuo and her colleagues at the Landscape and Human Health Laboratory, at the Uni-versity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, have shown how green space is a nec-essary, beneficial component of human health. Because plant life is physically and mentally restorative, an increasing number of hospitals nationwide have created onsite “healing gardens.” The University of Alabama Hospital, for instance, designed a garden according to the concept that the way a patient


your loved one’s hand or stroke their hair. In A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing, author and dietitian Diana Dyer found that meditative movement, like yoga and qigong, aided her own healing journey.

Bring something from home to the facility. Family photographs, a favorite blanket or special sweater can help make a strange space feel more person-al and cozy. Some care facilities even allow visits from pets. Pull up a chair and read stories aloud, sing softly and share memories and images of home.

Think positively and hold healing thoughts. Creative visualization can be a vital healing tool. It is the internal process of embracing healing images and good thoughts and then applying them to our experience and our bodies. For example, Dyer references a horse field she saw outside her rural hospital window during an illness that had left her weak. She focused on the horses’ galloping strength and visualized her-self running strongly again. Every patient needs an advocate to ask questions, take notes and provide a second set of watchful eyes and help-ing hands. It’s a good idea to keep a dated record of procedures, doctors’ comments, test results and care plans. Meanwhile, protect your loved one’s rest while offering small services that provide great comfort—such as com-panionship during meals or helping them step outside for some fresh air. Repeatedly express gratitude to care providers for their services and for incremental gains in healing that bring a loved one ever closer to returning to home sweet home.

For additional insights, visit Health Care Without Harm (NoHarm.org).

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio show host, based in Columbia, MO. Her daughter recently spent a month in the hospital while recovering from a fall. Visit [email protected] and tune into Food Sleuth Radio online podcasts at kopn.org.


study the benefits of what I call, “vitamin N.” Still, the preliminary research indicates overwhelm-ingly positive correla-tions between human health and intelligence and nature. For example, a University of Illinois study of urban children with attention deficit disorder found that even

a little exposure to nature can have a positive effect on ADD. Several other studies indicate that walking in natural areas improves our mental and physi-cal health. Researchers from Sweden and England that compared exercising in indoor and outdoor settings learned that expending the same amount of energy in these different environments provides different results, with green exercise offering added value. Science can’t yet tell us the causes and mecha-nisms behind these correlations, yet we know enough to act. Technology permeates every as-pect of our lives today. A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that American youth spend an average of 53 hours a week using entertainment media. So we have to consciously bring more nature into our lives—not just to escape tech-nology’s documented negative effects, but also to access the positive benefits that nature provides. It’s not a case of nature versus technology, however; it’s a matter of balance. The “hybrid mind” can access the benefits of both, facilitating skills in big-picture thinking.

If it’s true that people are self-interested creatures at heart,

journalist Richard Louv has a message for humankind: Think not only what we can do for nature, but what nature can do for us. Louv’s seminal book, Last Child in the Woods, launched a na-tional dialogue about the disconnection between children and nature, a state he calls nature-deficit disorder. Now, in The Nature Principle, Louv vividly portrays how a nature-infused lifestyle can enhance the quality of our health and relationships, benefiting every facet of experience. He asserts that the more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need, and offers a roadmap to a future that incorporates nature into every aspect of our lives, from our homes to our workplaces. The recipient of the 2008 Audu-bon Medal, Louv is the author of eight books and the founder of the Children & Nature Network.

You cite many instances of nature’s power to heal and restore us mentally, emotionally, physically and even intellectually. How does science account for this?Healers have known about the impor-tance of nature to our health and well-being for thousands of years, but only in recent years have scientists begun to

wisewords

Richard Louv’s Well-Being Rx: Reconnect with Nature

by April Thompson

Gardening is how I relax.

It’s another form of creating

and playing with colors.

~Oscar de la Renta


You assert that recon-necting with nature also strengthens community and family bonds, but where can busy urbanites start?Often, families want to connect with nature but don’t know how. We offer free tools at ChildrenAndNature.org to help you start a family nature club orga-nized around prearranged nature play dates. One club has 600 families. This helps create meaningful social bonding within and between families. It’s some-thing any family can do, regardless of location or income, and it’s good fun.

What roles do governments play in preserving a nature-balanced world?All have a role to play. Urban planners a hundred years ago planned cities around nature. It’s not a new idea; we’ve just forgotten. Nature can offer cost-effective solutions to some of the problems cash-strapped governments face. For ex-ample, it costs a lot to tear up a canyon and put in a new stormwater system, but a lot less to develop a system that takes advantage of the natural watershed.

People often think about na-ture as somewhere else, like

a state park or wilderness area, yet you point out the need to re-imagine our own yards and neighborhoods. What can we do to enhance the local habitats that ulti-mately sustain us?We often overlook the nature where we live, work and play. In 2008, for the first time in history, more people on Earth, were living in urban, rather than rural, areas. That means if we are going to have meaningful experiences with nature, we are going to have to rethink nature within cities. Looking forward, conservation measures alone won’t be enough to get us where we need to be. We need to start re-creating nature in order to pro-tect the biodiversity that all creatures need, humans included. We can start in our backyards by replacing lawns with flowers and native plants that will bring back sustainable migration routes for birds and butterflies. Acting on The Nature Principle is an optimistic way of looking at the future. It’s not just about survival; it’s creating a way of life that is profoundly all-around better for all of us.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at April Writes.com.


Ed Begley, Jr., widely regarded as America’s most environmentally aware actor—the one by which

other green celebrities are measured—has never tired of the years of effort he and his family have made in mak-ing their home as green as possible. But this past year, his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, had had enough. She isn’t fed up with turning off lights or relying on solar power—she’s just grown weary of the home’s tiny closets and sharing one small bathroom between two adults and a soon-to-be-teenage daughter, 11-year-old Hayden. While Rachelle played the disgruntled foil to the over-achieving eco-cop Ed on their former television show, Living with Ed—which aired for three sea-sons, fi rst on HGTV and then on Planet Green—her problems with their modest

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1936 home in Studio City, California, are those to which most homeowners can relate. For example, cramped rooms make entertaining diffi cult. The home’s 1,600 square feet of main living space (plus an additional 600-square-foot room above the garage) does not easily accommodate the fundraisers the Beg-leys regularly host; not to mention the camera crews that routinely invaded the family’s day-to-day lives to capture the couple’s good-natured squabbles over everything from composting to conserving water and energy. For seven years, the family even ran a nontoxic cleaning business—Begley’s Best—out of their garage, adding to the mêlée. “Even if it were designed differently, it would be better,” Rachelle explains. “It’s just that it’s a 1936 house. Yes, it’s

effi cient, but it would be great to be able to incorporate everything that’s going on now in eco building and be a recipient of all the latest benefi ts—why not?” So, the Begleys are moving. After years of documenting how to retrofi t an older house to maximize use of solar energy for electricity, heating, cooling and hot water, family recycling and rainwater catchment, they are planning to sell their modest abode and build a modern, 3,000-square-foot home a mile away. Ed emphasizes that the move is a major concession on his part. “I made it crystal clear when Rachelle and I were dating: ‘This is the home I plan to be buried in. I will never move.’ And I said it repeatedly from 1993 until about a year and a half ago; now I’m going against that.”

Saving Energy and Cutting Waste is a Family Affair

by Brita Belli

Ed Begley, Jr.’s


Although the Begleys are trading up, they will continue to set an example by building their new home to green building standards that few homeown-ers have achieved. They’re going for the platinum; that is, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards, the highest rating possible for buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org). This premier LEED designation requires an incredible environmental commitment in every aspect of the building process, from responsible site development, reduced water use and renewable energy utilities to the use of recycled and local materials and indoor air quality control. Of the more than 130 LEED Platinum building projects in California—the state that boasts the most such projects—only about 30 are private homes. Despite his initial pro-testations, Ed admits that he’s excited about the prospect. If there’s one thing he relishes, it’s a green challenge.

Life with EdIt’s not easy to live up to Ed’s 30-year-strong waste-nothing ethos. Although he first made a name for himself as an actor, initially as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the 1980s TV show St. Elsewhere, fol-lowed by his recurring roles in the hit TV series Six Feet Under and Arrested Development, as well as a co-starring role in Woody Allen’s 2009 film What-ever Works, lately he’s become best known as Hollywood’s green guru. He’s the people’s go-to expert on green building and saving energy, authoring the how-to books, Living Like Ed and Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living. Ed is often spotted around Hollywood riding his bike, his preferred mode of travel; on weekdays, he and his daugh-ter ride together to her school, pedaling two miles each way. This down-to-earth, affable man is perhaps eco-conscious to a fault. The success of the show Living with Ed relied in great part on the watchdog antics of Ed catching his wife stuffing vegetable peel-ings down the garbage disposal, instead of in the compost bin, timing her long showers or opening a running dryer to discover Rachelle’s lone tank top inside. In each case, the chastised Rachelle vowed to be more eco-conscious, with a raised

eyebrow aimed at the camera. “I felt vindicated,” Rachelle says of her reality show adventures. “They [the viewers] were going to side with me.” If there’s any question that Ed’s needling occurs only when the cameras are on, his family members put those doubts to rest. Rachelle describes how her husband insists on keeping the temperature uncomfort-ably low on cold nights for the sake of saving energy; of turning off her curl-ing iron while it’s warming up if she leaves the room; or switching off the TV if she’s listening to it while getting dressed down the hall. Daughter Hayden’s biggest gripe has to do with TV time. “I love to watch TV for hours on end,” she says. “My dad is very cautious about using power and we have to turn off several different things when we use the TV, like the DVR and its power switch.” But Ed insists that all these little energy-saving strategies add up. While he was willing to recently trade his obsolete 1992 TV set for an HDTV, he knows it’s a major energy hog—and not only when someone’s watching it. “The phantom power can be as high as 100 watts per hour,” he says—that’s the power the TV consumes simply by being plugged in. “But,” he notes, “ if you have power strips everywhere in the house and you just walk around and click off a few of them, all of that

phantom power is turned off. Then, you can enjoy an appliance like that without using a tremendous amount of energy.” The sun may be an unlimited source of energy, but the solar power stored in their home’s batteries has limitations—and Ed is a vigilant watch-dog. With rooftop solar panels providing most of the home’s power, the Begleys remain blissfully unaware when there’s a power outage in the neighborhood. “I only find out about it when I walk to the post office and see the signal flashing to show that power has been restored,” Ed comments. Ed manually switches over to the municipal power grid only when he senses that the stored power capacity in the home’s solar batteries is running low. He foresees that eventually that system will be automated, but for now, he’s happy to keep track. The solar power generated onsite is enough to operate the house and professional TV cameras; it also charges an electric car in the garage—an all-electric 2002 Toyota RAV4 that’s clocked 85,000 miles. For hot water, the family comfort-ably relies mostly on a simple solar ther-mal setup—a 4-by-10-foot panel on the roof of black anodized tubing behind a piece of glass. A pump activates when a sensor in the panel senses that it’s hotter than the temperature in the tank. Ed observes: “If you keep things simple, they work well.” Simplicity also keeps maintenance issues at bay. The upkeep required for his solar electric system is minor; he’s committed only to adding water to the batteries every nine months and occa-sionally getting up to the roof to clean the panels with a brush and a little water.

Embracing the Great OutdoorsOne of Ed’s first acts when he pur-chased his current house in 1988 was to rip up the existing lawn and replace it with native California plants and a fruit and vegetable garden. Unless rais-ing cows or running a golf course, he can’t imagine why anyone would need high-maintenance, water-wasting grass outside their home. But, as with many of Ed’s improvements, energy saving


tends to trump aesthetics. That’s where Rachelle comes in. “A few years after Rachelle had moved in here, she was telling a friend to meet her at the house,” Ed recalls, “and she said ‘It’s the one on the corner that looks like the Addams Family yard.’ I thought: ‘Oooh, maybe that garden isn’t quite as nice-looking as it used to be.’ It was very drought-toler-ant, but it didn’t look good.” With Rachelle’s help, a new landscaper joined the effort of turning the formerly bleak-looking yard into an attractive mix of native plants that includes fragrant rosemary and purple-flowering sage along with broccoli, artichoke, corn and lettuce. Plans for the new family home will allow Ed an expanded capability to harvest rainwa-ter through a large catchment system with an underground tank, so that he can irrigate the gardens without draw-ing from the municipal water supply—which he characterizes as having, “… our straw dipped into someone else’s drink”—namely, Northern California’s water. “If you’re going to take water from someone else,” Ed advises, “the least you can do is to use it responsibly and not waste it on non-native spe-cies.”

Meeting in the MiddleBringing Rachelle’s aesthetic influence to bear has entailed replacing outdated

living room curtains with attractive and energy-efficient wooden shutters, and finding ways to recycle without having large bins in plain sight. She’s orchestrating the design and layout of the new house—allowing for both entertaining space and larger closets—while Ed focuses on its renewable energy systems—including more unshaded rooftop panels and orient-ing the building to make the most of natural light. “If we don’t go LEED Platinum, then who will?” Rachelle queries. “That alone is not easy; still, I want to make it look like other houses in the neighborhood. I don’t want a Jetsons’ house; super modern has never been my style. I‘d like to show people that you can have it all, and I’m praying that it’s true.” The Begleys got off to a good start in March by tearing down an existing home on the property they recently purchased—96 percent of which, from cabinets to pipes, will be recycled or reused through Habitat for Humanity. By March 2012, the new house should be finished. They want their LEED Platinum home to serve as a model for people who are building new residenc-es, to show what is possible in achiev-ing real energy efficiency and waste reduction without sacrificing style or comfort. Ed’s aim is to ensure the place produces more energy than it uses.

As before, the whole process will be documented. “I hope that I’ve shown what you can do with a retrofit,” Ed says. “Now I want to show people what you can do from the ground up in 2011 and beyond.” The family’s ongoing focus on green living has made a major impact on Hayden, who accepts environmental consciousness as the norm. “I learned everything from my dad, from compost-ing to solar panels,” Hayden says. “I always teach my friends to turn off the lights more often, take shorter showers, stuff like that.” Her green awareness gives this tween maturity beyond her years. As Rachelle says, “She thinks about things outside of herself. She’s always been conscientious. She’s also really concerned about the planet and very compassionate.” Hayden is proof that a family’s day-to-day environmental commitments can leave a lasting im-pact that reaches far beyond the imme-diate family.

Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Envi-ronmental Magazine and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Renew-able Energy for Your Home. Her next book, due out this fall, explores the relationship of environmental toxins and autism.


Green guru Ed Begley, Jr. likes to break down saving energy and reducing waste at home

into doable steps that help us get the most out of our homes, so that we not only learn to live efficiently, but learn to love doing so. The how-to advice in his books comes packed with personal anecdotes and insights; it’s like a friend explaining the basics, as opposed to a know-it-all. Almost any energy-saving jour-ney, Begley notes, begins with a green home audit. The one he had conduct-ed for his home cost $1,000 because it was very thorough; basic audits cost $100 to $175 per hour. But, he’s con-vinced it was well worth it, because the auditor found many places where Begley could make simple minor ad-justments to potentially save hundreds of dollars a year. What’s more, he ad-

STEPPING UP HOME ENERGY SAVINGS

by Brita Belli

vises, “A good green home audit will help you prioritize bigger changes, so you spend your money wisely.” Here’s how to move up the ener-gy-saving ladder, one step at a time. Step One: The Low-Hanging Fruit

n Switch from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent models.

n Turn off lights and fans when leav-ing a room.

n Change air filters.

n Take shorter showers.

n Turn off the faucet while shaving and brushing teeth.

n Plug in power strips and use them to fully turn off electronics when not in use.

n Recycle everything possible and compost all organic matter, from vegetable cuttings to coffee grounds.

Step Two: The Middle Road

n Install a programmable thermostat.

n Get a Cool-N-Save attachment for household air conditioners—a valve and mister system that activates when the A/C is on to drop temperatures around each unit by as much as 30 degrees (not recommended for mineralized well water).

n Add insulation to drafty walls, ceilings, basements and even foundations.

n Install new double- or triple-paned windows.

n Add blinds or other window treatments to help retain heat in winter and block it in the summer.

n Purchase a new, energy-efficient dishwasher, refrigerator and other appliances.

n Replace the lawn with drought- tolerant grasses or native plants and vegetable/fruit/herb gardens or even an artificial lawn made of recycled rubber and plastic.

Step Three: Major Commitments

n Purchase and install a solar hot water system or tankless water heater; at minimum, install a timer to avoid wasteful heating of water 24/7 (a thermal blanket can help, too).

n When updating a standard HVAC system, consider the value of switching to a heat pump model.

n If building a new residence or looking to upgrade an outdated heating/cooling system (particularly for larger homes), opt for a geothermal heat pump, which uses 25 to 50 percent less energy than a traditional heating and cooling system.

n Evaluate the home’s solar potential and install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof.

n Consider a home’s wind energy potential and install a home wind turbine.

Primary Source: Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living


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Permaculture is often considered a societal revolution disguised as gardening. It shows up in urban hamlets, suburban neighborhoods and rural farmyards. Be they large or small, the diverse flora and fauna in these Gardens of Eden gush with life.

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The ethics of permaculture are simple: Everything revolves around caring for people and the

planet, while sharing the surplus. A term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, permaculture melds the needs of human habitation and horticulture, creating viable inte-grated designs based on natural ecolog-ical systems, in which what’s produced by one element of the system becomes the input for another. “It’s about design and relation-ships,” explains Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture, with his wife Becky. “Permaculture is larger than gardening. It’s a creative and artful way of living where people and nature are both preserved and enhanced by thoughtful planning and the careful use

of resources. Practices mimic patterns found in nature. Principles reflect a respectful approach to life. Embraced, these attributes create an environment of diversity, stability and resilience, where all may thrive for untold generations.”

Self-Sufficient SystemsPermaculture is widely adaptable to suit local climates, soils and geographies, and can scale to any size location that can sustain life. Because nature fosters no waste, permaculture-inspired gar-dens recycle or reuse all nutrients and energy sources; this approach regener-ates natural systems, while boosting the self-sufficiency of human settlements and reducing the need for industrial production systems that rely on pollut-ing energy sources.

tHe Power oF PermAcultureCare for People, Sustain the Planet, Share the Surplus

by John D. Ivanko


Plants are selected and planted according to the way they help one another. Animals also play key roles in garden sustainability. Free-range chick-ens, for example, can help fertilize and work up the soil and control insect pests, while providing nutrient-packed eggs; humans, meanwhile, provide shelter, security, a water source and supplemental food. Surplus produced in these gardens is freely shared. “Many permaculturists are con-cerned about their relationships with others—all others—and the planet,” continues Wilson. “We believe that it is possible to redesign our lives to provide an abundance of food, fiber, energy and shelter for every person on this planet, while dramatically improving overall quality of life.” He notes that only 20 percent of the permaculture process is about growing food. “Permaculture is the big picture,” agrees Heather Lanier, who has devel-oped a plan for Hill of the Hawk Farm, in Big Sur, California. “It’s about how relationships are built and how these relationships help care for one another in the circle of life.” At her farm, the staff are trans-forming abandoned chicken coops into living spaces and artist studios, and planting a forest garden that will provide shade and fresh fruit, while attracting beneficial insects. Chickens and ducks meander around a series of ponds that collect water in preparation for the region’s long dry season. Just down the road, the Esalen Institute offers educational workshops, which Lanier’s staff have attended. An instructor there also helped complete the permaculture plan for Lanier’s property.

Place-Based LivingPermaculture is equally appropriate for the urban and suburban areas where most Americans now live, says Wilson. “It’s for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place.” He and other permaculture en-thusiasts maintain that, “With more and larger settings, together we can have a great positive effect on the total environment.” When it comes to the potential for rural areas, “We can har-vest a far greater amount of resources

than we do now—water, sun, carbon dioxide and wind—and greatly im-prove productivity, while improving the overall quality of the region.” However, he quickly clarifies: “One can be very successful in small spaces, too.”

John D. Ivanko is the co-author of Rural Renaissance, describing Inn Seren-dipity’s journey toward sustainability (InnSerendipity.com), based in part on permaculture and onsite generation of wind and solar power.

12 guiding PrinciPles

The power of permaculture rests in its easy-to-understand foundations. Understanding them and our relation-ship to Earth’s ecology is where the work begins.

n Take cues from nature: The goal of permaculture is to mimic a natural landscape, and to make it more pro-ductive for human needs, as well.

n Put up your own food; preserving a garden’s harvest is like capturing sunlight.

n Grow perennials that produce food; plant an edible landscape, not a lawn.

n Use less energy, feed the soil and har-vest rainwater. On a finite planet, only renewable resources are sustainable.

n Enable the surplus of one design element to supply the need of an-other: Garden scraps feed chickens, which produce manure, which makes compost to nourish the garden.

n Strive for self-reliance and resil-iency, not self-sufficiency, and engage with the community; permaculture is an integrated system.

n Avoid big and fast solutions that can have unintended consequences; make the least change necessary and see if it works. As E.F. Schumacher famously stated: “Small is beautiful.”

n There’s strength in diversity; value it by avoiding a monoculture of anything.

n Remember that living on the edge can be a very productive place; not all good ideas come from the mainstream.

Source: Karl J. Schmidt, founder and owner of Glacial Lakes Permaculture, created this summary, adapted from the principles originated by permacul-ture pioneer David Holmgren, an ecological design engineer.

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Yet, Americans are responding. There is an ancient proverb thatsays, “When the student is ready, the master appears.” Research dataclaiming that vitamin and herbal supplements have become a $15 billion a year industry along with statistics that show 4 out of 10 Americans are using alternative and complementary healthcare is a strong indication that we are ready. We are ready to learn more. We are ready to take responsibility for our own health. We are reawakening to the knowledge that appropriate nutrition, invigorating physical fi tness, and peaceful relaxation integrated with conventional medicine as practiced in the U.S. is sound advice.

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Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, but fingers and hands are used, instead of stimulation with needles, in order to restore the balanced flow of the body’s life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners unblock and strengthen. Common styles of acupressure include Jin Shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more, and Shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds.

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental tech-nique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is chan-neled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system.

Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force. Acu-puncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

Alexander Technique: A system of re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn longstanding patterns of movement. The Alexander Technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions such as back, shoulder or neck pain, nervous tension, poor coor-dination, breathing problems and vocal strain. It is frequently used by athletes and performing artists to improve per-formance level.

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders


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such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are mas-saged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to ayurvedic principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurvedic prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biologi-cal rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

Bee venom therapy (BVT): The thera-peutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments.

Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor.” The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understand-ing and integrating them.

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and

ACUPUNCTURE

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Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, auto-immune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxifi cation techniques. See ad, page 13.

CREATIVE HEALTHAmber Addison14 S. Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

Acupuncture is a system which can influence promotion of health and wellbeing, preven-tion of illness, and treatment of various medical conditions including pain and allergies.

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

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

including herbs, nutrition, fertility, and pain man-agement. See ad, page 52.

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

More than 23 years experience practicing acupuncture. Some conditions treated including joint pain, neck and/or back pain, fi bro-myalgia, stroke rehabilitation, in-fertility, and menstrual cramps.

UPSTATE ACUPUNCTUREJames C. Kapetanakos, DOM, Lac, 864-261-9888•Andersonwww.UpstateSCAcupuncture.com

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SKRIP SHOPPEJim Greene, R. Ph.

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

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ALLERGY/NUTRITION

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

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Y is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients moni-tor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

BodyTalk: Developed by chiroprac-tor/acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiol-ogy. By integrating a series of tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strength-ens the body’s innate knowledge of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, infections, parasites, chronic fatigue, allergies, addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers.

Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loos-ening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swed-ish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga.

Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polar-ity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager.

Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

Chelation therapy: A safe, painless, nonsurgical medical procedure that im-proves metabolic and circulatory func-tion by removing undesirable heavy



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BAKERY

BAVARIAN PRETZEL FACTORYLinda Gschnitzer1106 Woodruff Rd.864-238-6266•Greenville www.BavarianPretzelFactory.com

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and copper from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usu-ally in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office. The EDTA blocks excess free radical production, protecting tissues and organs from further damage. Over time, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancer.

More recently, chelation therapy also has been used to reverse symp-toms of atherosclerosis or arterioscle-rosis (hardening of the arteries) by removing obstructive plaque built up in the circulatory system.

Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of align-ment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to ana-lyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjust-ment. (Also see Network Chiropractic.)

Colon therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumu-lated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease.

BAKERY

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

Bio-energetic testing shows en-ergy imbalance, vitamin or min-eral deficiency, and identifies environmental allergies. We use German manufactured drainage remedies and offer services at affordable rates. See ad, page 46.

BIOFEEDBACK

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

Your body knows best!! We use biofeedback to identify what you need – nutrition, supplements, homeopathic, and many other related health is-sues. See ad, page 2.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY

BODYLOGICMDDr. Kenneth Orbeck300 Executive Center Dr. 877-749-8832•Greenvillewww.BodyLogicMD.com

Dr. Kenneth Orbeck practices integrative and functional medicine and dedicates his practice to helping women and men fi nd relief from hor-mone imbalances such as menopause, andropause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue and thyroid disorders.

He uses a three-tiered approach to wellness by customizing nutrition, fi tness regimes, and bioi-dentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 58.

LIVING WELL INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCAREClif Caldwell, MD.Cheryl Middleton, PA-C838 Powdersville Rd. Ste. G864-850-9988•Easleywww.LivingWellHealthcare.com

We help women & men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot fl ashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 43.

BOARDING/KENNEL

MAUI MEOW RESORT FOR CATS158 New Harrison Bridge Rd.864-409-1011•[email protected]

Exclusively for cats! Spacious 60x30 condos, quiet atmosphere, 14’x21’ play area, panormic views, two kitty towers. Live in owner, no extra fees for medica-tions.

BODY & PERSONAL CARE

RASPBERRY MOON SKIN THERAPYNicole Martin1211D Laurens Rd.864-271-2710•Greenvillewww.RaspberryMoonST.com

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BODYWORK

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

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Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

Color therapy and colorpuncture: Color therapists believe that the vibra-tions of color waves can directly affect body cells and organs. Thus, different hues can treat illnesses and improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. Many practitioners also claim that the body emits an ‘aura,’ or energy field, with colors reflecting a person’s state of health. Color therapists apply colored lights or apply color mentally, through suggestion, to restore the body’s physi-cal and psychic health.

Colorpuncture combines the insights of light physics with the knowl-edge of the meridian points empha-sized in Chinese acupuncture. The noninvasive technique is used to clear blockages in the meridians and restore healthy energy flow. Kirlian photo-graphs track improvements.

Another related sensory healing technique is light therapy, which at-tempts to restore well-being and can be successful in treating the depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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BRAIN TRAINING

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

Helping children with AD/HD, Autism/Asperger’s, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities. We do sensory, motor and aca-demic work individualized to each child’s deficits. See ad, page 23.

LEARNING Rx864-627-9192•Greenville

www.LearningRx.com/GreenvilleLearningRx makes finding the solu-tion to your child’s learning struggles simple. Schedule

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CAMP

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CANCER CARE/SERVICES

PROVIDENCE HOSPICE1 East Sundance Drive864-558-9240•Easleywww.ProvidenceHospiceCare.com

Our team is sea-soned in conven-tional end-of-life

healthcare as well as natural care techniques, such as. Massage/Bodywork, Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, Guided Visualization, Prayer/Medita-tion... Providence Hospice provides a personalized blend of specialized services for the patient, and family.


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Craniosacral therapy (CST): A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy dis-tortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, be-cause they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

Dance/movement therapy: A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be prac-ticed by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is be-coming established around the world.

Decluttering: Based on the theory that clutter drains both physical and mental energy. Decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on releasing things (clothing, papers, fur-niture, objects and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither necessary or nourishing.

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CHILDBIRTH

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CUSTOMIZED COMPANION CARE, INC.1302 Rutherford Rd.864-679-2601•Greenvillewww.CustomizedCompanionCare.com

We provide in-home support for expect-ant and new moth-ers, the elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs

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CHILDREN’S WELLNESS

DR. CYNTHIA HORNER - CHIROPRACTOR11-D Barkingham Ln.864-458-8082•Greenvillewww.DrCydChiro.com

Experienced with pregnant women, infants, children and families. We educate, motivate and support families to better health through gentle chiroprac-tic, cranial sacral therapy, mas-sage and workshops on various health topics.

PEDIATRIC HAIR SOLUTIONSMaureen Ramble

864-918-4527•Greenvillewww.PediatricHairSolutions.com

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Detoxification: The practice of rest-ing, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated tox-ins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing.

Doula: A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast feeding. Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present be-cause they felt reassured, and therefore freer to support their mates.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or ‘stuck,’ negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere.

Energy field work: The art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural heal-ing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner channels and directs energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the

CHIROPRACTOR

ANDERSON WELLNESS CENTERDr. Kristen Geles1704 E. Greenville St. Ste. 1C 864-226-7676•Andersonwww.AndersonWellness.net

Dr. Geles is regarded as one of the most conservative and gentle chiropractors in the Upstate. She has extra creden-tialing in treating spinal disc related problems. See ad, page 14.


Serving the Upstate since 1983. Exceptional results! We offer state-of-the-art gentle techniques and ther-apies. 80% discount first visit. See ad page 54.

CAROLINA PRO-WELLNESS3725 Grandview Dr. Ste. 3864-228-0047•Simpsonvillewww.CarolinaProWellness.com

You determine if you want a traditional adjustment or a new age non-invasive technique without twisting or popping. Muscle thera-pies offered! Insurance accepted.

DR. ARLENE WELCH122 Memorial Drive

(Located in Absolute Wellness)864-906-1633·Greerwww.AHealingExperience.com

Take care of your health and the health of your family natu-rally through Chiropractic. Offering affordable, conve-nient care in a relaxing atmosh-phere for you and your family with unlimited access on your own schedule.

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 providing the NUC-CA procedure for the whole family. Long term relief with none of the cracking or popping, all adjust-

ments done by hand. The only NUCCA practitio-ners in the Upstate. Also provides, whole food supplementation, nutritional testing, weight loss programs, and more. See ad, page 23.

GUEST CHIROPRACTIC CENTER(located at 176 & I-26 interchange)9438 Asheville Hwy. 864-578-3001•Inman

Gentle chiropractic care with Advanced Profi ciency Activa-tor Doctor. Also offering vi-tamins, supplements and mas-sage therapist on staff . Insurance,Medicare/Medic-aid accepted. Walk-ins wel-come. “With every patient, we always go the extra mile.” See ad, page 59.


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Environmental medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and cer-tain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

Enzyme therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic en-zymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods.

Feldenkrais® method: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been ad-opted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, us-ing mind-body principles of slowed ac-tion, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings.

Feng shui: The ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and ele-ments to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui con-sultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Flower remedies: Flower essences are recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emo-tions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional

KEMP CHIROPRACTIC CENTERDr. Monica Kemp, D.C.103D Regency Commons Dr.864-848-6890•Greer

Dr. Kemp provides gentle and effective care for all ages. Expe-rienced in Activator, Applied Kinesiology, and Holographic Health. Hormone balancing and nutritional counseling also avail-able.

LAMMY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, P.A.Jeffrey Lammy, DC2108 Laurens Rd, Ste. B864-631-2224•Greenvillewww.LammyFamilyChiro.com

Only $30 per offi ce visit! Af-fordable chiropractic services for families and individuals. Our goal is to get you healthy as quick as possible so you can enjoy your life again. Get started on the path to better health to-day!

PALMETTO CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC4200 E. North St. Ste. #6864-244-4123•[email protected]

We offer chiropractic & spinal rehabilitation ser-vices. We also offer nutri-tional counseling, weight loss, ionized water, whole food supplements and more. Achieve maximum health here!

PELHAM FALLS CHIROPRACTICDr. Heidi K Hutto, D.C.103D Regency Commons Dr.864-234-1010•Greerwww.PelhamFallsChiro.com

Your health is our focus! We offer low force activator meth-ods, traction, Cox fl exion/dis-traction, plus nutritional sup-plements such as Natures Sun-shine and Standard Process products.

TIMPANELLI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC4006 E. North St. 864-386-8316• Greenvillewww.TimpanelliChiropractic.com

Straight chiropractic care-ad-justments only. Free consulta-tions; no appointments neces-sary. Affordable monthly plans available. Your nerves control your body; your spine protects your nerves. Take care of your spine.

WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 122 E. Beltline Blvd.(Behind Grady’s Great Outdoors)864-226-8868•Andersonwww.WickiserFamilyChiro.com

Focusing on quality chiroprac-tic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 41.

COLD LASER THERAPY


The patented ML830® is the fi rst “low level laser” approved by the FDA in 2002 to treat pain and swelling. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is painless

and non-invasive with EXCEPTIONAL RE-SULTS ! See ad, page 54.

COLLEGE FUNDING

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCEAntoinette Coggins, Ind. Agent

935 S. Main St, Ste. #400864-213-5433•Greenville

I build, provide and preserve assets for you. Also offer col-lege funding, estate and retire-ment planning programs. See ad, page 15.


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Functional medicine: A personal-ized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for seri-ous chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

Guided imagery and creative visu-alization: Uses positive thoughts, im-ages and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses. Imagination is an important element of the visualiza-tion process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances.

Healing touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully-clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic condi-tions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and acceler-ate wound healing.

Herbal medicine: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain vari-ous chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural func-tions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

BETSY S. ExTON, MACreative Health14 S. Main St•Greenville864-233-4811

Obtain optimal health by cleansing toxins and waste from the body. I-ACT certi-fi ed colon hydrotherapist for 5+years, achieved advanced-level certifi cation. Worked at the Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute.

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC607 NE Main St.

864-963-4466•Simpsonvillewww.YourBridge2Wellness.com

Angela Toplovich, certifi ed colon hydro-therapist offers detox services that include ionic footbath, ther-motherapy (Bio Mat), and ear-candling.

Lighten your toxic load! Call us about our $99 Winter Special. See ad, page 11.

KIM TRAMMEL122 Memorial Dr.864-979-0500•[email protected]

Kim trammel is a certifi ed colon hydrotherapist offer-ing colon cleansing in a natural, relaxed, and private setting. Call today to begin your journey to wellness.

COMPANION CARE


We provide in-home support for expectant and new mothers, the el-derly, post surgical

patients, and special needs children and adults. Our compassionate staff are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured. Run by a healthcare profes-sional – not a franchise. See ad, page 57.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

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

Specializing in custom compound-ing, includ-ing thyroid

medication, bio-identical hormone replacement, pediatrics, and pets. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Serving the community since 2006 – your problem solving specialists. See ad, page 61.

PROPP DRUGSLee Propp, Pharm.D.1529 N. Fant St.864-226-8383•Anderson

Specializing in cost-effective, customized medication com-pounding, including alternative dosage forms, pediatric forma-tion, veterinary dosing and compounding and many more. Propp Drugs has been serving Anderson for 40 years.


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ration technique that combines breath-ing, evocative music and a specific form of bodywork to integrate one’s physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. At workshops run by facilitators, partici-pants try to access the four “levels” of experience that are available during breathing: sensory, biographical, peri-natal and transpersonal. By accessing buried memories, individuals can relive their birth experience or traumatic life events, free up ‘stuck’ emotional view-points or experience a mystical state of awareness, such as connecting with the Universe.

Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and heal-ing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A rem-edy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psycho-logical symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treat-ments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colon-ic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a self-care program.

Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The sub-ject can achieve greater clarity regard-ing his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop

SHAW’S CUSTOM COMPOUNDING PHARMACYCharles C. Turner R. Ph. 1633 East North St.864-235-0361•Greenvillewww.ShawsRX.com

Established since 1952, Charles Turner has been com-pounding for 30 years.Spe-cializing in hormone replace-ment, veterinary, dentistry, pediatric, podiatry, dermatol-ogy and pain management. Patient consultations are available. Mention this ad and

receive 10% off your compound.



We compound (create) indi-vidualized medicines for your unique needs, perfectly suited to your body. We also offer natural medicines, vitamins and herbs. Locally owned and operated since 1982. Visit our website for a 10% off coupon. See ad, page 67.

COUNSELING SERVICES

AN INNER VIEWCounseling Services, LLC

3113 Hwy 153864-420-9260•Piedmont

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

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

Lets work together to get to the ROOT of the issues that are holding you back from being your best self! See ad, page 42.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

ABSOLUTE WELLNESS, LLCCandace Pyatt, LMT #2521122 Memorial Dr.864-230-5302•Greer

Candace utilizes massage, craniosacral, and reiki thera-pies to help people achieve optimum health and wellness. “Where wellness begins at our door.”

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

Specializing in Medical, Reiki, and Cranio Sacral massage. Aro-matherapy body salt glow, sea-weed body wrap, ear candling, and ion foot bath also offered. $5 off when you bring in my ad. See ad, page 53.

DENTISTRY

PALMER DISTINCTIVE DENTISTRYDr. John Palmer301 The Parkway Ste. B864-879-6494 - Greerwww.PalmerDMD.com

We practice biologi-cal dentistry and adhere to the highest standards of bio-compatible dentistry

as defi ned by the (IAOMT) International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. One-visit-crowns, Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Ozone Therapy, fl uoride-free offi ce, amalgam-safe since 1995. See ad, page 47. WATERSTONE DENTISTRYBeatriz T. Dennis, DMD905 E. Washington St.864-232-0440•Greenvillewww.WaterstoneDentistry.com

Waterstone Den-tistry combines stress-alleviat-ing relaxation

treatments with state-of-the-art technology to provide the most comfortable, most comprehen-sive dental care available.

DETOxIFICATION

BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC 607 NE Main St.


Cleanse and Detox to maintain or improve your health. Affordable packages. Senior and mili tary discounts. Flexible hours to fit your needs-Call today! See ad, page 11.

EDUCATION

FIVE OAKS ACADEMY – A MONTESSORI SCHOOL1101 Jonesville Rd.864-228-1881•Simpsonvillewww.FiveOaksAcademy.com

Five Oaks stands alone in our area as the only Montessori school to offer a cohesive program that serves children, toddler aged – middle school.



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Integrative medicine: This holis-tic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simul-taneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

Intuitive arts: A general term for various methods of divination, such as numerol-ogy, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from find-ing lost objects and persons to com-municating with the spirits of the dead; tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, cor-respond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A gentle, non-invasive energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully-clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions.

Kinesiology/applied kinesiology: The study of muscles and their move-

ENERGY SAVINGS

SIEGEL HOMESHenry Siegel864-905-2898•Greenvillewww.SiegelHomes.com

True craftsman bringing over 25 years of experience to your home. Small repair jobs, room remodels or re-storing older homes, Siegel

Homes is the solution. Offering green energy saving products and solutions. See ad, page 60.

WALDROP SOLAR SOLUTIONS864-272-3201•Greenville864-578-7252•Spartanburgwww.WaldropInc.com

We provide services to evalu-ate energy consumption of existing systems through recommendations to enhance

operating costs via system modifi cations and/or new conventional or solar/geothermal applications. Your energy saving solution!

FACIALS/SKIN CARE

CREATIVE HEALTHMickie Grist14 S. Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

Experience the relaxing, rejuve-nating, and cleansing power of Ayurvedic facials and body treat-ments; a wholistic approach to skin care addressing the body, mind, and spirit.

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

Lindsey brings her interest in or-ganic products and passion for edu-cating clients on proper skin care practice to the Greenville Natural Health Center. See ad, page 52.

L’BRI PURE N’ NATURALDeniese V. Dover / Skin Care Consultant864-266-1388•Serving the Upstatewww.Deniese.Lbri.com

What makes L’Bri Pure N’ Natural differ-ent? The in-gredients tell i t a l l . N O harmful chem-i c a l s … N O

artificial builders…No paraffin or petroleums. Naturally the best skin care products…naturally the best income opportunity. Order free samples on-line.

NU AURA SKIN SPA & SALON732 S. Main St.(Upper level @ Amer. Grocery)864-288-7700•Greenvillewww.NuAuraSpaSalon.com

Our skincare services are de-signed to make you more vi-brant, more confi dent and ulti-mately provide a boost to your self-image and self-esteem.


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Macrobiotics: An Eastern philoso-phy best known in the West for its dietary principles. Macrobiotic theory posits that there is a natural order to all things. By synchronizing our eating habits with the cycles of nature, we can achieve a fuller sense of balance within ourselves and with the world around us. Although not a specific diet, it emphasizes low-fat and high-fiber foods, whole grains, vegetables, sea vegetables and seeds, all cooked in accordance with macrobiotic prin-ciples.

Magnetic field therapy: Electromag-netic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is reported to relieve symptoms and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new dis-eases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the ef-fects of stress.

Massage therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for ther-apeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connec-tive tissues by hand or using mechani-cal devices. Its goal is to increase cir-culation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Meth-

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Waxing from head to toe and everything in between! We specialize in hard wax for all of your sensitive areas. No scream cream sold here! Men-tion NA and receive a compli-mentary brow shaping with any facial or bikini wax. ($15 value) Find us on Facebook.com/RaspberryMoon.

FARM STORE

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

Our store has every-thing for your farm to table needs. We have pastured poul-try, grass fed beef, local produce, and

Charleston seafood. See ad, inside back cover.

FARM TOURS

CAROLINA GRASSFED BEEF & FREE-RANGE EGGS864-226-5937robinmcgee16@gmail.comwww.CarolinaGrassfedBeef.com

Grassfed, grass-fi n-ished beef never fed grain or grain by-products. We use no antibiotics, hor-mones, dewormers, vaccines, or pesti-cides, only minerals

and herbs. Call before you visit. Closed on Mon-days.

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

Take a trolley tour around the farm! Only $5 per person. Reserve our pictur-esque barn for your wedding or special event. See ad, inside back cover.

SPLIT CREEK FARM, LLC3806 Centerville Rd.864-287-3921•Andersonwww.SplitCreek.com

Split Creek Farm market sells the farm’s artisan goat milk products: cheese, fudge, yogurt, and milk. Other products available also. Mon-Sat.

FENG SHUI/ INTERIOR REDESIGN

FINE REDESIGNSMichele Senac, CFSPRedesign/Feng Shui Certifi ed864-631-9335www.FineRedesigns.com

Have a beautiful home or offi ce without spending a lot! Using your existing furniture, artwork & accessories, I can create a harmonious space through the art of Interior Redesign & Feng Shui. See ad, page 36.


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E ods and practices to achieve a medi-tative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mech-anisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can con-tribute to psychological and physiologi-cal well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mys-tical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing ex-perience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A non-invasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time.

Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study of specific approach-es, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, ho-meopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCEAntoinette Coggins, Ind. Agent

935 S. Main St, Ste. #400864-213-5433•Greenville

I build, provide and preserve assets for you. Also offer college funding, estate and retirement planning pro-grams. See ad, page 15.

FITNESS

G7, INC. – THE STUDIODavid Goff311 E. Main St.864-639-7777•Centralwww.G7Central.com

Health, fi tness and wellness facility offering strength training, functional move-ment and cardiovascular conditioning programs. Ma-chines, free weights, kettle-bells, yoga, Pilates, Nia, and massage therapy offered.

POWER FITNESS1914 Woodruff Rd.864-288-1411•Greenvillewww.PowerFitnessInc.com

We are the Upstate’s resi-dential and commercial fi tness equipment experts. Come visit our showroom today for all your exercise equipment needs.

FOOTBATH DETOx


Come enjoy a detox footbath and let us help you get ready for spring. $30 a session or 10 for $200 with the mention of this ad! Call Bourg Chiropractic today. See ad, page 54.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE


Dr. Kenneth Orbeck practices integrative and functional med-icine and dedicates his practice to helping women and men fi nd relief from hormone imbalances such as menopause, andropause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue and thyroid disorders. He uses a three-tiered approach

to wellness by customizing nutrition, fi tness regimes, and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 58.


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Network chiropractic: Uses Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of as-sessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body nat-urally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal in-terference. (Also see Chiropractic.)

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing and gestures, in order to detect and help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state.

Nutritional counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fi-ber) or micronutrients (vitamins, miner-als and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can in-clude tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

Orthomolecular medicine: Employs vitamins, minerals and amino acids to create nutritional content and balance in the body. Orthomolecular medicine targets a wide range of conditions, including depression, hypertension, cancer, schizophrenia and other men-tal and physiological disorders.

Osteopathy/osteopathic physicians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgi-cal methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body me-chanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s

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

We help women & men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal consult today! See ad, page 43.

GARDENING/FARMING

GROW12 Vicki Cir.864-593-4207• Greenvillewww.GrowUpstate.com

GROW provides gardening consult-ing, soil testing, rain barrels, cus-tom trellises and educational work-shops.

GROW NATURALLY AnnD & Mac Leineweber864-616-4569 – Serving the Upstatewww.GrowNaturallySC.com

GROW your garden, naturally, in your very own yard! Specializing in gardens designed to fit your family, your budget and your space.

We use organically grown plant materials and meth-ods to install herb and vegetable gardens. See ad, page 21.

GEOTHERMAL/HEATING & AIR

WALDROP HEATING & AIR SOLUTIONS864-272-3201•Greenville864-578-7252•Spartanburgwww.WaldropInc.com

We provide HVAC solu-tions to cli-entele with

improved equipment effi ciencies, operating cost improvement, and alternate energy (solar and geothermal) applications. Your energy saving solution!

GIFTS & TOYS

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

Send out a personalized and memorable card and gift with-out leaving home. Save gas, time and money with as little as $2.99 a card and it includes the postage. Our convenient system lets you send that spe-cial card and gift without the hassle of pen, paper, stamps, envelopes, packaging or mail-

boxes. We do it all for you, sending a card has never been so easy! See ad, page 66.

NATURAL BABY11 College St.864-631-1500•Greenville www.ILoveNaturalBaby.com

Natural baby prod-ucts, wood toys, c l o t h d i a p e r s ,

classes and events. Right off Main Street down-town.


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Osteopathy (D.O.) are fully trained and licensed according to the same stan-dards as medical doctors (M.D.) and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circu-latory problems, chronic fatigue syn-drome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hy-drogen peroxide therapy (oral or intra-venous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.

Personal fitness trainer: A certified fitness professional who designs fit-ness programs for individuals desir-ing one-on-one training. The goal is to provide optimal fitness results in the privacy of one’s home or at another location, such as a club or office.

GLUTEN FREE FOODS


Specializing in specialty-diet catering. Vegan, sugar-free, gluten- free. Menus custom designed with your specifi c needs and requests. We use the highest quality ingredients catering to your dietetic needs, without sacrifi cing fl avor or taste. See ad, Page 22.

SCREAMIN’ GOOD BAKERYRise Myers864-610-0418• serving the Upstatewww.ScreaminGood.com

Fabulous and mouth water-ing, 100% Gluten Free baked goods, all natural. Rolls, biscuits, snacks and delectable sweets. Visit our booth at the Saturday First Market.

GREEN BUILDING CERTIFIED

PROFESSIONALS

ADDISON HOMES, LLCPO Box 25265864-848-2667•Greenvillewww.Addison-Homes.com

Addison Homes, an award-winning residential con-struction fi rm dedicated to the construction and reno-vation of high-perfor-

mance, energy effi cient, healthy homes across the Upstate of South Carolina.

GREEN CLEANING

GREEN TO CLEANTina Valentin, Founder & CEO

864-704-7477• Greenvillewww.GreenToClean.org

Green certified business. Highly trained cleaning spe-cialist knowledgeable in green cleaning methods and tech-niques. Experience the feeling of living lightly.

GRIEF AND LOSS COUNSELING


Providence understands that a hos-

pice journey can be distressing for the patient and caregivers. It is our desire to help teach the art of both living and dying naturally without pain, without fear and in complete peace. Just as being born is sacred, we view the dying process also as holy.

HAIR SALON/SPA

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

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

HEAD & SHOULDERS, KNEES AND TOES SALON2811 Reidville Road, Ste. 13 &14864-587-5500•Spartanburg www.HeadAndShouldersSalon.com

Our organic hair color and product line is made with certified organic ingredients. It is

100% vegan friendly and is not harmful to the en-vironment. See ad, page 37.

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

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

the services they have received. We also offer pre-planned and custom spa package services. See ad, page 48.

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

More than hair care. Natural/Organic/Ammonia-free color and products. Formalyhyde-free Keratin treatments. Aromather-apy consulations & personalized products. ION Footbath detox. See ad, page 31.


Specializing in designs and color specifi c to your lifestyle, routine and total body image. We use only the highest quality hair care and skincare products.



HAIR SALON/SPA

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

Chicago and European trained. Certifi ed mas-ter colorist. Hair de-

sign, hair Care, and creative consultation special-ist.Natural, organic, and Eurpean hair products.Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Credit cards ac-cepted.

HEALTH & WELLNESS TRAINING


Health, fi tness and wellness facility offering strength train-ing, functional movement and cardiovascular conditioning programs. Machines, free weights, kettlebells, yoga, Pilates, Nia, and massage therapy offered.

THE WIND INSTITUTENicole Dockins, RMT100 E. Lee Rd., Ste. A864-770-3576•Taylorswww.TheWindInstitute.com

Find yourself… experience a level of awareness and connection as you delve into the simplicity and complexity of mastering Tenohria (palm healing) as you become certified in traditional Japanese Reiki.

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

We offer health/wellness programs and natural products that are ef-fective, and carry many name brand vitamins and supplements at affordable prices. Exclusively, we offer True Water, an alkaline ionized water, that supports well-ness in many specifi c ways. Free consultations. See ad, page 42.

BACK TO NATURE106 Pelzer Hwy. 864-859-0708• Easleywww.BackToNatureEasley.com

Natural Food Store - Gluten-free foods, grassfed beef, Springer Mountain Chicken, raw milk, goat’s milk & cheese, vitamins and supple-ments, essential oils, Mon-Sat 10-7. Also on Face-book.


Grassfed, grass-fi n-ished beef never fed grain or grain by-products. We use no ant ibiot ics , hor-mones, dewormers, vaccines, or pesti-

cides, only minerals and herbs. Call before you visit. Closed on Mondays.

Pilates: A structured system of small isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural sub-stances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or dam-aged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syn-drome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.

Qigong and Tai chi: Qigong and Tai chi combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pro-nounced “chee”) in the body , improve circulation and enhance immune func-tion. Qigong traces its roots to tradi-tional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a self-defense martial art de-scended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.


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

Earth Fare offers a fantastic se-lection of prod-ucts including local organic

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

MARKET FOR LIFEMargaret Griffi n2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15864-268-9255•Taylors

Natural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supple-ments, herbs, homeo-pathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

NATURE’S CUPBOARD1630 N. Main St.864-225-7199•AndersonHours: Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm

We are a local family-owned health food store. Specialty items and services include: Raw milk, local eggs, gluten-free foods, live blood analysis, and free semi-nars.

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161 Verdin Rd.864-297-1105•Greenville

Vitamins and women’s products, anti-aging support, herbs and aro-matherapy, goat’s milk and cheeses, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free prod-ucts, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 21.

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

Imagine a farmers market: fresh produce, meats, a fi sh market, a g o u r m e t s h o p , a European bakery, the corner grocery store,

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

HEALTHY HOME & OFFICE

RAINBOW PAINTSBENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS102 E. Butler Rd.864-288-2692•Mauldin

Eco-friendly Benjamin Moore low-odor paints and Bona floor prod-ucts. Knowledgeable staff to help you with your decorating needs. Locally-owned since

1970. Mention this ad, and receive 5% off $100 purchase.

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS

MARKET FOR LIFEMargaret R. Griffi n2801 Wade Hampton Blvd. #15864-268-9255•Taylors

Natural Foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beau-ty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.


HOLISTIC HOME CARE

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

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

families embrace the natural changes during the fi nal stages of life. Patient wishes are always the focus of our care. See ad, page 43.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

SIEGEL HOMESHenry Siegel864-905-2898•Greenvillewww.SiegelHomes.com

A true craftsman bringing over 25 years of experi-ence to your home. Small repair jobs, room remodels or restoring older homes,

Siegel Homes is the solution. Offering green en-ergy saving products and solutions. See ad, page 60.

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

We use Biofeedback communi-cation with your body to iden-tify what type of homeopathic your body needs. This person-alized approach enables supe-rior results. See ad, page 2.

HOMESCHOOL – FINE ARTS

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

A quality fi ne arts option for homeschoolers de-signed to educate, equip and elevate students through a Biblically-

based fi ne arts program.

Real Time EEG Neurofeedback: Involves direct training of brain func-tion. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns.

Rebirthing breathwork: Also known as conscious connected breathing, or vivation. Rebirthing is a means to ac-cess and release unresolved emotions. The technique uses conscious, steady, rhythmic breathing, without pausing between inhaling and exhaling. Guided by a professional rebirther, clients re-experience past memories, including birth, and let go of emotional tension stored in the body.

Reconnective Healing™: Uses light and dimensional frequencies that work on all levels of the body/mind to reduce stress, foster relaxation and raise the body’s healing vibration. The idea of Reconnective Healing is to reconnect the meridian or acupuncture lines on the body that have become discon-nected from the larger, universal grid of meridian lines.



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assumption that many physical, mental and emotional problems are exten-sions of unresolved problems from the past, such as childhood traumas. The practitioner uses hypnosis, or other altered states of consciousness, and relaxation techniques to access the source of “unfinished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfer-ing with their current lives.

Reflexology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular func-tions.

Reiki: Means “universal life-force en-ergy.” A method of activating and balanc-ing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Vari-ous techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

Rolfing structural integration (Rolf-ing): A hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integra-tion. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve pos-ture and restore flexibility.

Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The tech-nique applies varying degrees of pres-sure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians,


HOSPICE CARE


Providence Hospice fo-c u s e s o n

the mind, body and spirit of our patients helping to synchronize each into their own, natural rhythms. We provide holistic end-of-life health-care by integrating conventional medicine with complementary care.


Care is our busi-ness. Using a ho-listic approach, our team helps patients and fami-

lies embrace the natural changes during the fi nal stages of life. Patient wishes are always the focus of our care. See ad, page 43.

HYPNOTHERAPY

A BETTER WAY HYPNOTHERAPY, LLCDr. W. Jeffrey Kramer7-C Brendan Way864-242-5810•Greenvillewww.ABWHypnosis.com

Create a more confi dent and healthier you through Ad-vanced Clinical Hypnotherapy. Specializing in smoking ces-sation, weight removal, stress reduction, pain management, and enhanced self-confi-dence.

INSURANCE

LIFE INSURANCENEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE

Antoinette Coggins, Ind. Agent935 S. Main St, Ste. #400864-213-5433•Greenville

I build, provide and preserve assets for you. Also offer col-lege funding, estate and retire-ment planning programs. See ad, page 15.

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Dr. Kenneth Orbeck prac-tices integrative and func-tional medicine and dedi-cates his practice to helping women and men fi nd relief from hormone imbalances such as menopause, andro-pause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue and thyroid

disorders. He uses a three-tiered approach to wellness by customizing nutrition, fi tness re-gimes, and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 58.


We help women & men who suffer symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot fl ash-es, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal con-sult today! See ad, page 43.

LAB TESTING

ON CALL MEDICAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS1740 Woodruff Rd.(Publix Shopping Center)864-458-9288•Greenville

At On-Call M e d i c a l Healthcare Solu t ions you have direct ac-

cess to laboratory testing and medical products at discounted prices. Physician directed HCG weight loss. Convenient, confi dential, fast re-sults, and no appointment needed. See ad, page 44.

LIFE COACH

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

Our neuropsychological ap-proach, Insight Transformation, trains thoughts and emotions from the inside out for happiness and optimal outcomes in life, work, health and relationships. See ad, page 52.

MARTIAL ARTS

UPSTATE HOLISTIC HEALTHSara and Toran Gordinier1085 Old Clemson Hwy.864-653-0570•Andersonwww.UpstateHolisticHealth.com

K u k S o o l Won is a tradi-tional Korean mar t i a l a r t that teaches respect,self-discipline, fi t-ness, and fam-

ily values. Strikes, throws, traditional weapons, acrobatics and body conditioning are offered.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK

AIRMID (INSIDE ABSOLUTE WELLNESS)Antoinette Dyer, LMT #4156122 Memorial Dr.864-363-5382•Greerwww.amtamembers.com/myairmid

Promote your body’s natural healing ability, lower stress and move free from pain. Mother-hood is possible through Fertil-ity Massage. $10 off your fi rst1-hour massage.


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Sound healing: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated inter-nally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony.

Spiritual healing/counseling: Prac-ticed in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of Divine Spirit. In the other, the healer trans-forms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, reminding the person’s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability.

The Results System: A non-intrusive system using kinesiology (biofeedback via muscle testing) to identify and re-lease body stressors at a cellular level, allowing the body to operate at the highest levels of efficiency possible. It may have a positive affect on conditions such as chemical imbalance, learning disorders, attention deficit disorders and alcoholism.

Thermography (thermal imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an in-frared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Trager approach (psychophysical integration): A system of movement re-education that seeks to address the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and mov-ing the client’s fully clothed body, the


MASSAGE/BODYWORK


Three nationally certified, professional massage thera-pists are on staff and are expe-rienced in the different types of massage including neuromus-cular (deep tissue) and Swedish (light pressure). See ad, page 14.

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

Intuitive massage, massage cupping, face lifting and drainage with micro-cups, Cranial Touch, Refl exology, Ionic foot detox, Paraffi n wax treatment. Manage your stress and pain, as well as rejuvenate your body with my servic-es. 20% discount with this ad. See website for details. See ad, page 49.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERStarr Williams-Altop, LMT #35201901 Laurens Rd.864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Do you suffer from pain or stress? There are solutions. Massage is one of the best preventative modalities to help promote greater health and wellbeing. New clients, mention this and your 1st massage is only $35! See ad, page 52.

JONI DURHAM, LMT #2926Creative Health14 South Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

Joni utilizes many massage mo-dalities to bring relief of pain and facilitate healing. Swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, cupping, aro-matherapy. Relaxing, replenish-ing, therapeutic massage thera-py.

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

Looking to release muscle tightness? Stressed out or anx-ious? Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates. Relief is just a phone call away! Your fi rst one hour session is only $35. See ad, page 14.

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

Specializing in Medical, Reiki, and Cranio Sacral massage. Aro-matherapy body salt glow, sea-weed body wrap, ear candling, and ion foot bath also offered. $5 off when you bring in my ad. See ad, page 53.

R & R MASSAGE THERAPYRita Cunningham, LMT #5999106 Memorial Dr. (inside Acupuncture of Greer)864-451-9295•Greer

Rest and relieve pain with a therapeutic massage. 1 hour- $45. Rejuvenate with foot refl exology or an ionic foot bath. Restore calm with stress reducing massage with acu-puncture. See ad, page 13.

VALENCIA LITTLEJOHN, LMT#5804864-630-0031•[email protected] www.PoshJewelryOnline.com/massage

Experiencing migraines, carpal tunnel, neck/back/hip pain, numb or tingling fi ngers? I can help and would love the op-portunity to FIX your issues. Free back polish and lava foot treatment with your fi rst visit! Call Today! See ad, page 53.

MENTAL FITNESS

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

QuickWitz is a unique brain training pro-gram for the 55+ population.

Using hands-on activities and games, QuickWitz will help you get sharp and stay sharp.

MINERAL MAKEUP


We feature Jane Iredale min-eral makeup - the gold stan-dard in skincare makeup - de-signed to enhance your natural beauty and allow your person-ality to shine.

NATURAL FOODS

BUFFALO FARMS1705 Jonesville Rd.864-553-5500•Simpsonvillewww.CarolinaBuffalo.com

See the buffalo roam, Bison meat and much more available. Give us a call, so you can get it fresh! Visit us at the Thursday Simpsonville

Farmer’s Market 3-6pm, and Tuesday at the Whole Foods Farmer’s Market from 10am-2pm.


Grassfed, grass-fi nished beef never fed grain or grain by-products. We use no antibiotics, h o r m o n e s , d e -wormers, vaccines,

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that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager approach includes “mentastics,” simple, active, self-induced movements that can be done by the cli-ent during regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular disorders, and to the stresses and discomforts of everyday living.

Vegetarianism: The voluntary absti-nence from eating meat and/or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons. Lacto-ovo veg-etarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy (lactose) products and eggs (ovo). Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans (pronounced vee-guns) do not eat any animal-derived products.

Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relax-ation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments.

Yoga therapy: The application of yoga principles, methods and techniques to empower individuals to progress towards greater health and freedom from disease, representing a first effort to integrate traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge. Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions, ranging from emotional distress to back problems.

Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informa-tional purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare profes-sional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.


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HAPPY COW CREAMERY330 McKelvey Rd.864-243-9699•Pelzerwww.HappyCowCreamery.com

Happy Cow dairy and butter, Wis-consin cheese, raw unfi ltered lo-cal honey, free

range chickens and eggs, and organically grown Woods corn mill, are just a few of the products at our farm store.


Natural Foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supplements, herbs, ho-meopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

MELVENA’S LUNCH CAFÉMelvena Koury3017 Augusta St.864-467-9766•Greenville

Our Mediterranean and Deep South reci-pes are in connection with local farmers – using their fresh grown products to create memorable meals and satisfied appetites. We offer vegetarian options.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING


Dr. Geles focuses on nutrition because she believes it is a key component to reaching your full health potential. Proper nu-trition is essential for the body to heal at a cellular level. See ad, page 14.

COCOON NUTRITIONStephen Heuer B.S.

864-895-6250•Greerwww.CocoonNutrition.com

Understand the cause(s) of what ails you and activate your body’s

ability to eliminate allergies, arthritis, constipa-tion, cardiovascular challenges, cancer, depres-sion, fatigue, sleep challenges. See ad, page 50.

CREATIVE HEALTHAlicia Hall, CNHP, RYT14 S. Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

Through one-on-one consul-tation, Alicia provides guid-ance and education for a greater understanding of one’s individual health and well-being. Also a registered yoga instructor.

CREATIVE HEALTHAlison Lively, CNHP14 S. Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

Utilizing Iridology and Kine-siology to identify your spe-cifi c health needs, developing individualized programs for anyone seeking optimum health. Also providing special-ized programs for children.

CREATIVE HEALTHMelanie Parrish, CNHP14 S. Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

When given the proper tools, our bodies can heal or resist a state of “dis”ease. Allow me to assist you in reaching this goal. Specializing in Nutrition and Iridology.

CREATIVE HEALTHTerry Hall-Hines, CNHP, CNC, MH, CTN, AANC14 S. Main St.864-233-4811•Greenville

Terry Hall, founder of Cre-ative Health, Greenville’s fi rst wholistic center, contin-ues with her mission to teach others to heal their bodies the way God intended.

NATURAL HEALTH CENTERDr. John Marone, D.C.

647 SE Main St.864-963-9304•Simpsonville

Serving Simpsonville since 1994. We provide family nutri-tional health improvement services and testing with di-etary counseling. We specialize in women’s health, chronic pain from disease, and aller-gies.

PALMETTO CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC4200 E. North St. Ste. #6864-244-4123•[email protected]

We offer chiropractic & spinal rehab services. We also offer nutritional counseling, weight loss, ionized water, whole food s u p p l e m e n t s a n d more. Achieve maximum health here!

SIMPLY SARA WELLNESS864-964-0238•[email protected]

Gain vibrant energy and reduce stress! Learn what healthy food choices and simple life-style changes can do for you. FREE health consultation with this ad.

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I provide nutritional and lifestyle counseling and can be your coach and mentor. Let me teach you how to eat and live healthy. Live a life of HEALTH PROMOTION!


WICKISER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 122 E. Beltline Blvd.(Behind Grady’s Great Outdoors)864-226-8868•Andersonwww.WickiserFamilyChiro.com

Focusing on quality chiroprac-tic care for the entire family. We also provide nutritional counseling, and Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT). See ad, page 41.

NUTRITIONAL JUICES


Variety of herbal tonics designed to optimize health, alkalize, and improve digestion. See ad, page 13.

NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS


Natural Foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supple-ments, herbs, homeopath-ic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet sup-plies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome


A t O n - C a l l Medical Health-care Solutions you have direct access to labo-

ratory testing and medical products at discount-ed prices. Physician directed HCG weight loss. Convenient, confi dential, fast results, and no appointment needed. See ad, page 44.

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WebND offers only the finest quality nutri-tional products at an affordable price. We formulate many of our products to insure only the very best ingredi-ents.

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THE WIND INSTITUTENicole Dockins, RMT100 E. Lee Rd., Ste. A864-770-3576•Taylorswww.TheWindInstitute.com

FRESH organic and sublingual homeopathic for perfect health and beauty. Lotions, coconut milk soaps, medicinal salves, tinctures, body butters, per-fumes, facial care and more! Custom gift baskets available.

PAIN/STRESS MANAGEMENT


3113 Hwy 153864-420-9260•Piedmont

Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic, mind-body approach to helping clients develop thinking patterns and lifestyle changes to effectively cope with stress or chronic pain. See ad, page 44.

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Cleanse and Detox to maintain or improve your health. Afford-able packages. Senior and mil i tary dis-counts. Flexible hours to fi t your needs-Call today! See ad, page 11.

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

We offer services to bring your body back to health. Ser-vices include: nutri-tion counseling, pain and stress man-

agement, allergen relief, acute and chronic health resolutions, live and dried blood analysis, BioMat, Scenar pain relief therapy, foot detox etc. See ad, page 2.

PAINTS

RAINBOW PAINTSBENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS102 E. Butler Rd.864-288-2692•Mauldin

Eco-friendly Benjamin Moore low-odor paints and Bona fl oor products. Knowledgeable staff to help you with your deco-rating needs. Locally-owned since 1970. Men-

tion this ad, and receive 5% off $100 purchase.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT


3113 Hwy 153864-420-9260•Piedmont

Dissatisfi ed with your current life circumstances? Cognitive and mindful based psychotherapy can help you develop a more meaning-ful life direction. Free confi dential phone consultation. See ad, page 44.


PERSONAL TRAINING


Health, fi tness and wellness facility offering strength training, functional move-ment and cardiovascular conditioning programs. Machines, free weights, kettlebells, yoga, Pilates, Nia, and massage therapy offered.


A u n i q u e health and fi tness busi-ness that is dedicated to provide each client with customized,

fun health solutions for any wellness goal. Weight loss, strength training, sports specifi c skills, kettle bells, TRX, etc.

PET FOODS/ORGANIC RAW

CANINES & FELINES MARKET-PLACE215 Pelham Rd. Ste. B-103(Lower level, Pelham Commons)864-232-0801•[email protected]

We offer grain-free natural ingredient foods for dogs and cats. (Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Taste of the Wild, Nature’s Select) Also accessories, shoes, clothes and hygiene prod-ucts.

QI GONG

EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYMIngrid Harris – Qi Gong Practitioner2110 Augusta St. (lower level)864-430-3292•Greenvillewww.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Qigong healing exercises. Strengthen and relax your body with 40 minutes of Qigong exercises and 20 Minutes of Taoist stretching. “LET THE CHI MOVE YOU”. See ad, page 49.

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GREATER GREENVILLE SANITATION COMMISSION1600 W. Washington St.864-232-6721 ext.220• Greenvillewww.GreaterGreenvilleSanitation.orgGreater Greenville Sanitation Commission’s mission is to maintain the highest level of both Residential and Commercial Sanitation Service, as well as providing and promoting Recycling and Greenwaste Service (collecting/grinding yardwaste into mulch) for the property owners of our service district. Our residents may have a curbside recycling bin delivered at no charge by calling 371-6490. Commercial recycling is available (at no additional charge) for District businesses.

REIKI-HEALING TOUCH

SYNCHRONICITY, LLCWendy Van Duyne, RM BCIH

850-C Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste. 1-D864-244-6778•Greenvillewww.SynchronicityHeals.com

Achieve wholeness of mind, body and spirit through Reiki and an integrative natural ap-proach to wellness. Relax, reju-venate and revive! See ad, page 22.

THE WIND INSTITUTENicole Dockins, RMT100 E. Lee Rd., Ste A864-770-3576•Taylorswww.TheWindInstitute.com

Private Reiki clinic and training center. Restoring peace and bal-ance for 14 years. Private ses-sions, certifi ed training, natural, organic, health and beauty care products and more!

RESTAURANTS




Specializing in specialty-diet catering. Vegan, sugar-free, gluten- free. Menus custom designed with your specifi c needs and requests. We use the highest quality ingredients catering to your dietetic needs, without sac-

rifi cing fl avor or taste. See ad, Page 22.


Our Mediterranean and Deep South recipes are in con-nection with local farmers – using their fresh grown products to create memorable meals and satisfi ed appe-

tites. We offer vegetarian options.

STELLA’S SOUTHERN BISTRO684-C Fairview Rd.864-757-1212•Simpsonvillewww.StellasBistro.com

Stella’s offers are m a d e f r o m scratch - local farm to table cuisine. Inspired

by the coastal Carolinas and the American south. Ask about our daily specials!

SUMMA JOE’SJoe & Summer Fradette127 N Main St864-965-9030•Andersom

We are proud to use local produce from Polecat Vegetable Farm, Bethel Trails Farm, Split Creek Farm and other local farms when avail-able.

SENIOR CARE


We provide in-home support for the elderly, post surgical patients, and special needs

adults, enabling clients to maintain the highest quality of living in the setting they prefer most – their own home. Our compassionate staff are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured. Run by a healthcare professional – not a franchise. See ad, page 57.


C a r e i s o u r business. Using a holistic approach, our team helps patients and fami-

lies embrace the natural changes during the fi nal stages of life. Patient wishes are always the focus of our care. See ad, page 43.



SKIN & BODY CARE


Waxing from head to toe and everything in between! We spe-cialize in hard wax for all of your sensi-tive areas. No scream cream sold here!

Mention NA and receive a complimentary brow shaping with any facial or bikini wax. ($15 value) Find us on Facebook.com/Raspberry-Moon.

SMOKING CESSATION


Create a more confi dent and healthier you through Ad-vanced Clinical Hypnothera-py. Specializing in smoking cessation, weight removal, stress reduction, pain man-agement, and enhanced self-confi dence.

SOLAR ENERGY

WALDROP SOLAR SOLUTIONS864-272-3201•Greenville864-578-7252•Spartanburgwww.WaldropInc.com

We provide design and installation services of solar applications to meet the HVAC and hot water

needs of both residential and commercial clients. Your energy saving solution!

STRESS MANAGEMENT

BONNIE TOLLISON PERSONAL STRESS MANAGEMENTBonnie Tollison, L. HeartMath Provider864-901-4433•[email protected]

Feel calm in the midst of tur-moil. Experience less stress, anxiety, anger and depression through HeartMath’s stress management program with bio-metric feedback. Adults and children.

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EQUILIBRIUM ZEN GYMGeorge Gantt, Tai Chi and Qigong Master2110 Augusta St.864-419-2596•Greenvillewww.EquilibriumZenGym.com

Learn TaiChi and Qigong to heal your mind, body and spirit with George who has 39 years of experience in this healing art form. Please visit our website for more details. See ad, page 49.

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

Rebuild your body’s balance, fl exibility, strength, memory & health with Tai Chi & Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, & for Arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 45.

TATOOS

ARTISTIC INKTerry Rowland99 Welpine Rd.864-226-1703•Anderson

Creative expression any way you want it. Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.

THERMOGRAPHY

CORE MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

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

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

implants. As part of a multimodal approach, 95% of cancers are detected early. See ad, page 67.

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Cleanse and Detox to maintain or improve your health. Thermo-therapy helps you de-tox, relieves pain and is very relaxing. Af-fordable packages. Senior and military

discounts. Flexible hours to fi t your needs-Call today! See ad, page 11.

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS


Our Mediterranean and Deep South recipes are in con-nection with local farmers – using their fresh grown products to create memorable meals

and satisfi ed appetites. We offer vegetarian op-tions.

VETERINARY CARE

SHAW’S CUSTOM COMPOUNDING PHARMACYCharles C. Turner R. Ph. 1633 East North St.864-235-0361•Greenvillewww.ShawsRX.com

Established since 1952 Charles Turner has been compounding for 30 years.Specializing in fl avorful veterinary compound-ing to ease the pain of giving your pets their medication. We also carry a line of veterinary health maintenance products. Patient consultations are avail-

able. Mention this ad and receive 10% off your compound.

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

Our profes-sionals offer you and your pet personal-

ized care with the level of service and attention you deserve. Extended hours and convenient drop-off service available.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS

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

Boost your energy, recharge your metabolism, and sup-port your immune system with our mineral supple-ments. Up to 50% off Gar-den of life products. Up-state orders receive next

day delivery! See ad, page 63.

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

Formulated natural health sup-plements intended for pain con-trol, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other com-mon conditions. Visit www.BellLifeStyle.com for informa-tion! See ad, page 33.


Finally!Your Healthy Living, Healthy Planet

DISCOUNT Network!

Attention! Providers of Healthy & Green Products and Services:Natural Awakenings invites you to join our discount networkfocusing on natural health, well-being and a green lifestyle.

As a Natural Awakenings Network Provider, You Can:

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• Receive your client payment when you render service. Zero claims!

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We are NOW building our Upstate South CarolinaProvider Network. To become a NAN Provider,contact 864-248-4910 or email: [email protected] Out Our National Provider List At: www.NaturalAwakeningsNetwork.com


VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS


Vitamins and sup-plements c o m -pounded

on-site. Professional grade vitamin brands like Xymogen and Designs for Health also available. Specializing in bio-identical hormone replace-ment and custom thyroid medication. Serving the community since 2006 - your problem solv-ing specialists. See ad, page 61.


Natural Foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supplements, herbs, ho-meopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome

NATURAL HEALTH CENTERDr. John Marone, D.C.

647 SE Main St.864-963-9304•Simpsonville

Serving Simpsonville since 1994. We provide family nu-tritional health improvement services and testing with di-etary counseling. We special-ize in women’s health, chron-ic pain from disease, and al-lergies.

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Jody Harris & Gigi Perry161 Verdin Rd.864-297-1105•Greenville

Vitamins and women’s products, anti-aging support, herbs and aromatherapy, goat’s milk and cheeses, Sa-mi’s wheat/gluten-free products, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 21.

VITAMIN SHOPPE1129 Woodruff Rd.Shoppes at Greenridge864-987-9947•Greenville

Our desire is to help others with their per-sonal health and wellness goals. We have answers for ev-ery body so come by

our store today. Store Hours: M-S 9am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.

WEIGHT LOSS/MANAGEMENT


Create a more confi dent and healthier you through Ad-vanced Clinical Hypnothera-py. Specializing in smoking cessation, weight removal, stress reduction, pain man-agement, and enhanced self-confi dence.


Personalized weight loss plans, including the Pancreas Protocol which helps with Metabolic Syndrome X issues like blood pressure, cholesterol, type II diabetes and obesity. See ad, page 13.


At On-Call M e d i c a l H e a l t h c a r e Solutions you have direct

access to laboratory testing and medical products at discounted prices. Physician directed HCG weight loss. Convenient, confi dential, fast results, and no appointment needed. See ad, page 44.

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As a Certified Nutritionist who has defeated the weight demons, having lost over 200 pounds and kept it off, let me help you lose your weight safely and permanently.

WHOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTERS

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

Bring balance to your life with the following services: Acupuncture, acutapping, cranial touch. massage, foot detox, medical Qigong, nu-tritional counseling, refl ex-ology, parrifin wax treat-ment, and Reiki. See ad, page 49.

THE WIND INSTITUTENicole Dockins, RMT100 E. Lee Rd., Ste A864-770-3576•Taylorswww.TheWindInstitute.com

Private Reiki clinic and training center. Restoring peace and bal-ance for 14 years. Private ses-sions, certifi ed training, natural, organic, health and beauty care products and more!


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3113 Hwy 153864-420-9260•Piedmont

Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic, mind-body approach to helping clients develop think-ing patterns and lifestyle changes to effectively cope with stress or chronic pain. See ad, page 44.


Dr. Kenneth Orbeck practices integrative and functional medicine and dedicates his practice to helping women fi nd relief from hormone imbalances such as meno-pause, adrenal fatigue and thyroid disor-ders. He uses a three-tiered approach to wellness by customizing nutrition, fi tness regimes, and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 58.


Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, auto-immune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxifi cation techniques. See ad, page 13.


nBiodegradable: Capable of decompos-ing rapidly into elements found in nature, such as water, carbon dioxide and or-ganic matter, when exposed to sunlight, air, water and microorganisms.

nBio-fuel: Fuel derived from renewable biological material, including plant-derived fuels like ethanol and biodiesel, as well as methane, which is emitted from landfills and livestock manure manage-ment systems during the anaerobic (with-out oxygen) decomposition of organic material. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas when released to the environment, so recovery and combustion of methane to produce energy can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

nCarbon footprint: The total amount of carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas, emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. Also, stands for an in-dividual’s or family’s total carbon dioxide contribution resulting from their activities, including energy use and vehicle driving habits.

nCarbon neutral: An entity or process that achieves a net zero carbon footprint by obviating or offsetting more carbon emissions than it produces.

nCarbon offset: A carbon emissions re-duction credit that represents investment in a project that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by funding clean energy proj-ects, such as wind farms, which displace energy produced from polluting fossil fuels. Carbon offset credits are a way for individuals and businesses to offset the carbon emissions produced through daily activities.

nCarbon sequestration: A natural or en-gineered process that captures and stores carbon emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere and help mitigate global warming. Natural sequestration oc-curs when forests, soil and oceans absorb CO2, release the oxygen and store the carbon. Non-natural processes involve capturing carbon emissions from indus-trial processes and pumping them deep underground for long-term storage.

nCFL: Stands for compact fluorescent lamp. A screw-based CFL is an energy-efficient alternative to a standard incan-descent bulb. CFLs use about one quarter of the energy of a standard bulb while producing the same light (lumens) and lasting up to ten times as long.

greenglossarynCompostable: Organic matter that will decompose into a nutrient-rich material under aerobic (with oxygen) conditions.

nEnergy-efficient: A system or product that uses a reduced amount of energy compared to one of comparable size and quality by using advanced technology and/or special design features.

nEnergy Star: A joint program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen-cy and the U.S. Department of Energy that sets energy efficiency guidelines for products, homes and businesses. (See EnergyStar.gov.)

nFood miles: The distance food travels between its place of origin and con-sumption.

nFossil fuels: Solid, liquid or gaseous fuels formed underground millions of years ago, by the decay and fossilization of dead organisms. The resulting fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, are nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form. Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants into the atmosphere, including greenhouse gases that are altering the Earth’s carbon cycle and destabilizing the climate.

nGlobal warming: An increase in the average global temperature brought on by the gradual and steady increase in greenhouse gases that trap the sunlight’s heat in the atmosphere.

nGreen building: An approach to site selection, building orientation, design and construction that minimizes a struc-ture’s impact on the environment. Green building considerations include mini-mizing site disturbance and construction waste; employing renewable technolo-gies for heating, cooling and electrical systems; and incorporating sustainable, recycled, low-water and energy-efficient materials and products.

nGreenhouse gases: Gases that allow solar radiation to enter the Earth’s atmo-sphere and warm its surface, but prevent thermal radiation from escaping from the atmosphere, thereby contributing to global warming. Greenhouse gas emis-sions come primarily from the combus-tion of fossil fuels to produce energy.

nGreenwashing: A deliberate attempt by a business or entity to mislead the public into believing a product, service, company or practice is environmentally

sensitive when in fact, it is not.

n Hybrid (vehicle): A vehicle that combines two energy sources to power a car—the most popular being hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) in which a gas-powered engine and a battery-powered electric motor work in tandem to de-crease fuel consumption.

nLED: An acronym for light-emitting diode: An extremely energy-efficient, long-life light source.

n LEED: An acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; a green building certification program developed by the U.S. Green Build-ing Council. This nationwide program provides guidelines for residential and commercial construction projects aimed at improving energy savings, water effi-ciency and indoor environmental quality, reducing CO2 emissions and heightening stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. (Visit usgbc.org.)

nLocavore: A person who eats only locally grown and raised food in order to support local economies, sustainable agriculture and independent farms.

nOrganic: In the United States, a product that has been produced in accordance with the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, which sets national standards for the production, handling, and processing of organically grown agricultural products. Organic growing methods and inputs serve to enhance the ecological balance of natural systems. For example organic producers conserve soil and water, use renewable resources and grow food without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fer-tilizers. (See ams.usda.gov/NOP.)

nPassive cooling: The use of building and design strategies to cool structures with no refrigeration systems and little or no mechanical assistance. Passive cool-ing strategies include low or high thermal mass materials (depending on nighttime temperatures), shading, reflecting, natural ventilation and evaporative cooling.

nPlug-in hybrid: A plug-in hybrid elec-tric vehicle (PHEV), like an HEV, has both an electric and gas-powered motor. Un-like HEVs, the PHEV will run entirely in electric mode until the electric charge ex-pires, at which time a gas backup engine is started. Once returned to the garage, a PHEV can be plugged into a standard electrical outlet and recharged.


nRecycle: The act of diverting objects from the waste stream for the purpose of turning them into useful raw material that can be used to create new products and materials. Recycling is a closed loop process; materials that are diverted from the waste stream must be bought back by consumers in a successive product form.

nReduce: The act of making deliber-ate reductions in consumption levels in several areas (e.g. energy, water, packag-ing, consumer goods, etc.) to conserve resources, reduce pollution and avoid waste.

nReuse: The act of fi nding continuous uses for objects and materials in order to extend their useful life or substitut-ing pre-owned durable goods for newly manufactured items.

nRenewable energy: Energy generated from renewable resources is unlimited or rapidly replenished and therefore, cannot be exhausted. Includes power generated from wind, sunlight, water fl ow, biomass and geothermal heat.

nSmart growth: Thoughtful land devel-opment designed to achieve a number of environmental and quality-of-life goals such as reducing auto dependence; preserving wilderness areas and farm-land; and restoring community through pedestrian-oriented, mixed-used devel-opments.

nSustainable: A way of doing something that maintains resource renewability and environmental health over time to meet both present and future needs.

nTree free: Paper products made from non-wood fi bers, including plants (hemp, kenaf, cotton), agricultural waste (wheat straw, bagassee, flax, pinzote, coffee leaves) and recycled materials (old money, textile scraps).

nVOC: Volatile organic compounds; found in many paints, fi nishes, synthetic foams, adhesives and stains; readily evaporate to the atmosphere, where they contribute to air pollution and can be hazardous to human health.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Green Building Council.

WOMEN’S HEALTH


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

sues? We specialize in custom compounding including, bio-identical hormone replace-ment, and custom thyroid medication. Serv-ing the community since 2006 - your problem-solving specialists. See ad, page 61.


We help women & men who suffer symptoms of hor-monal imbalance such as low libido, weight gain, hot flashes, fatigue and many other symptoms. Call for your personal

consult today! See ad, page 43.

NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr. John Marone, D.C.647 SE Main St.864-963-9304•Simpsonville

Serving Simpsonville since 1994. We provide family nutritional health improve-ment services and testing with dietary counseling. We specialize in women’s health, chronic pain from disease, and allergies.

SKRIP SHOPPEJim Greene, R. Ph.405 W. Poinsett St.864-879-2325•Greerwww.SkripShoppePharmacy.com

Specializing in women’s issues, Skrip Shoppe Phar-macy provides medicinal solutions customized to your individual needs. Available in creams, pills, injections or patches. See

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There i s no greater joy than the beginning of a new life. Let us show you your little one before their birth day.

YOGA/PILATES

IT’S YOGA! STUDIO™ INC.Kristi Ried Barton, E-RYT, MAYT1440 Pelham Rd. Ste. G864-354-2882•Greenvillewww.ItsYogaStudio.com

Check our web-site for events, classes, retreats and workshops. Call for personal trainer sessions, t h e r a p e u t i c yoga, teacher t raining, l i fe

coaching and nutrition. Yoga Alliance School. See ad, Page 58.


Slow, traditional asana (postures) & pranayama (breath) practice. Build balance, strength and im-

prove your fl exibility through traditional yoga practice. Classes are appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Beginners and drop-ins are always welcome.

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

Energize, revitalize, harmo-nize. A variety of all level classes Monday – Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hour class; specialized instruction. $99 monthly unlimited classes special. See ad, page 60.


A Better Way Hypnotherapy, LLC ..................................53, 64, 66Absolute Wellness ...........................................................................40Acupuncture of Greer ............................................................... 31, 32Addison Homes, LLC .......................................................................46Airmid ................................................................................................ 53All Natural Health & Beauty Center...............................42, 46, 48 Anderson Wellness Center ........................................ 14, 37, 55, 59AnMed Health Integrative Medicine ............................................28An Inner View Counseling Services .........................40, 44, 61, 67Apple a Day and Beyond .........................................................63, 64Artios Academies ............................................................................50Artistic Ink ........................................................................................64 Augusta Street Clinic...............................................................34, 46Back to Nature .................................................................................48Bavarian Pretzel Factory ................................................. 32, 36, 62Bell Lifestyle Products ............................................................ 33, 64Bella Haven ....................................................................................... 55Betsy S. Exton, MA – Creative Health ......................................... 39BodyLogicMD .......................................................34, 44, 53, 58, 67Bonnie Tollison Personal Stress Management ..........................64Bourg Chiropractic ..............................................32, 37, 38, 44, 54Brain Balance of Greenville .................................................... 23, 35 Bridge to Wellness, LLC ........................................ 11, 39, 40, 61, 64Buffalo Farms ................................................................................... 55Canines & Felines Marketplace ..................................................... 62Carolina Grassfed Beef & Free-Range Eggs .................43, 48, 55Carolina Health Innovations ................................ 13, 31, 60, 66, 67Carolina Pro-Wellness .................................................................... 37 Carolina Structural Energetic Therapy ....................................... 34Carolina Waterbirth .................................................................. 35, 36Cocoon Nutrition ......................................................................50, 59Coop’s Health & Fitness ....................................................................5Core Medical Thermography .................................................. 64, 67Cranium Camp at Learning Rx ................................ 35, back cover Creative Health Anderson ....................................................... 29,32Creative Health Greenville......................................... 31, 42, 55, 59Cupcake Couture & Catering ....................................22, 32, 46, 62Customized Companion Care ................................... 36, 39, 57, 62 Custom-Med Pharmacy .............................................. 39, 61, 66, 69Dick Brooks Honda of Greer .......................................................... 32Dr. Arlene Welch – Chiropractor ................................................... 37Dr. Cynthia Horner – Chiropractor ............................................... 36Earth Fare - The Healthy Supermarket ...................................... .49Equilibrium Zen Gym...........................................49, 55, 62, 64, 66Fine Redesigns .......................................................................... 36, 43Five Oaks Academy – A Montessori School ...............................40Franz Family Spinal Care ........................................................ 23, 37 G7, Inc – The Studio ..........................................................44, 48, 62Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission (GGSC) .................. 62Green to Clean .................................................................................46Greenville Natural Health Center ............................. 31, 42, 52, 55Greenville Orgainic Food Organization (GOFO) .......................... 17GROW .................................................................................................45GROW Naturally ......................................................................... 21, 45 Guest Chiropractic Center ...................................................... 37, 59Happy Cow Creamery ..................................................................... 59Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes Salon ............................... 37, 46Headquarters Day Spa & Salon .............................................46, 48Hong Zhang, L. Ac ............................................................................ 31It’s Yoga Studio ........................................................................58, 69Joni Durham, LMBT #2926 – Creative Health .......................... 55Kemp Chiropractic Center ............................................................. 38Kim Trammel .................................................................................... 39Klatt Chiropractic ............................................................................ 39L‘Bri Pure N’ Natural ......................................................................42

Lammy Chiropractic ....................................................................... 38Learning Rx ................................................................. 35, back coverLife Coaching Institute ............................................................ 52, 53Live Oak Farms, LLC ..................................... 43, inside back coverLive Simply Cards & Gifts .......................................................45, 66Living Well Integrative Healthcare ..................34, 43, 45, 53, 69Loafin’ Around Hand Crafted Baked Goods ............................... 34Local Farm Page ........................................................................ 16 - 17Market for Life ............................................................49, 59, 60, 66Maui Meow Resort for Cats ........................................................... 34Melvena’s Lunch Café .............................................................. 59, 62Mind, Body & Spirit Massage Therapy ................................... 14, 55Naimah’s Essence of Life ................................................................ 15Nancy Lee’s Hair Art ................................................................ 31, 46Natural Baby .............................................................................. 32, 45Natural Health Center ......................................................59, 66, 69Nature’s Cupboard ..........................................................................49New York Life Insurance ............................................ 15, 38, 44, 53NK Bags .............................................................................................. 51Nu Aura Skin Spa & Salon ................................................42, 46, 55 On-Call Medical Healthcare Solutions ....................44, 53, 60, 66Oxygen Hair Salon ...........................................................................48Palmer Distinctive Dentistry ..................................................40, 47Palmetto Clinic of Chiropractic .............................................38, 59Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage .............................40, 53, 55Pediatric Hair Solutions ................................................................. 36Pelham Falls Chiropractic .............................................................. 38Perfect Balance Natural Health.............................2, 31, 34, 50, 61Power Fitness ...................................................................................44Propp Drugs ...................................................................................... 39Providence Hospice .......................................................... 35, 46, 53Qi Revolution .......................................................................................3Qi Works Studio, LLC ...............................................................45, 64 Quickwitz ........................................................................................... 55R & R Massage Therapy ........................................................... 13, 55Raspberry Moon Skin Therapy........................................34, 43, 64Rainbow Paints .......................................................................... 49, 61Screamin’ Good Bakery ..................................................................46Shaw’s Custom Compounding Pharmacy ............................40, 64Siegel Homes ......................................................................42, 50, 60Silver Moon Elixir ............................................................................. 38Simply Sara Wellness ...................................................................... 59Solaris Hospice .......................................................... 43, 50, 53, 62Spice of Life Show ..............................................................................4Split Creek Farm, LLC ..................................................................... 43Skrip Shoppe ......................................................... 31, 32, 40, 67, 69Stella’s Southern Bistro ................................................................. 62Summit Church ................................................................................54Summa Joe’s .................................................................................... 62Swiss Just .......................................................................................... 21Synchronicity ............................................................................ 22, 62Timpanelli Family Chiropractic ..................................................... 38Upper Cervical ................................................................................... 13Upstate Acupuncture ............................................................... 31, 55Upstate Holistic Health .................................................... 53, 62, 69Valencia Littlejohn, LMT #5804 .................................... 35, 53, 55Vision of Life....................................................................... 32, 36, 69Vitamin Shoppe ................................................................................ 66Waldrop Heating & Air Solutions ..................................................45Waldrop Solar Solutions ..........................................................42, 64Waterstone Dentistry .....................................................................40WebND .................................................................................59, 60, 66Whole Foods Market .......................................................................49Wickiser Family Chiropractic ...........................................38, 41, 60Wind Institute ...............................................................48, 61, 62, 66Woodruff Road Animal Hospital ...................................................64Work in Progress Therapy ......................................................40, 42Wild Radish ..........................................................................21, 49, 66Yoganize .....................................................................................60, 69

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