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20 8 BODYWORK ETIQUETTE by Karrie Osborn

16 BEING THE CHANGE Local residents share their

efforts and momentum towards a “spontaneous evolution.”

by Linda Sechrist

20 BRING ON THE BEAT Workout music pumps up motivation, while building fitness.

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22 RADICALLY CLEAR SKIN Glow from the Inside Out by Lisa Marshall

25 SET NEW YEAR’S INTENTIONS by Tony Burroughs

26 SNIFFLE PATROL Easy Tips to Keep Kids Healthy This Winter by Dr. Lauri Grossman

28 THREE DOG NIGHT Should Fido and Fluffy Share our Bed?

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changing our focus this holiday season can help relieve the stress that might occur from this

time of gift giving, family gatherings, office parties, charity generosity and travel. Stress can build and emotions can become overwhelming. Budgets that may already be tight can become overburdened with the extra spending.

The very act of giving for the holidays doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. What if instead of buying gifts, we gave personal gift certificates of time? We could offer to care for an overworked neighbor’s children, weed a friend’s garden, or donate time to a local charity. In this month’s is-sue, we offer ways to give of ourselves this holiday season, as well as ideas and tips about charitable giving. Plus, there are many op-portunities found within these pages to give the gift of health with our healthy gift guide on page 21 or healthy gift certificates. and in the spirit of giving, don’t forget to include giving to yourself as we announce Massage day in the Upstate on page 31 where you can be pampered at participating Massage centers in the Upstate. What better gift than to give our families a relaxed, rejuvenated self?

as we make our plans for this holiday season, I can’t help but think of the families who will be apart because of military needs around the world. Let us keep in our mind and in our hearts all the families affected by war and separation dur-ing this holiday season.

Even though we may not be able to spend the holidays with those we love, we are always connected with one another by the love in our hearts. Let’s join together and be generous, for the heart that gives…grows.

Jim and I join together with family and our natural awakenings magazine staff to wish you the healthiest of holidays.

Mayyourholidayseasonbefilledwithloveandlight.

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newsbriefs

Upstate Forever Awarded LEED® Platinum Green Building Certification

UpstateForever announced its renovated main office in Greenville has been awarded LEEd® Platinum certification, the highest desig-

nation available for sustainable buildings. Established by the U.S. Green Building council, LEEd, which stands for Leadership in Energy and En-vironmental design, is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. It is the first project in the Upstate and only the second one in South carolina to receive Platinum certification.

UpstateForever’s main office achieved LEEd Platinum certification by meeting rigorous standards for minimizing energy and water use, re-using and recycling material from the existing building, ensuring healthy indoor air quality, incorporating sustainable and locally produced mate-rials, as well as utilizing a variety of other sustainable strategies.

“We had two basic goals for this project,” said Brad Wyche, Execu-tive director of UpstateForever. “First, we wanted to provide a comfort-able and healthy place for our staff, and second, we wanted to demon-strate how to renovate buildings by using green products and features.”

“The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportu-nity to respond to the most important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy, and threats to human health,” said rick Fedrizzi, Pres-ident, cEO and Founding chair of U.S. Green Building council. “The work of innovative building projects such as the UpstateForevermain office is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.”

UpstateForeverisanonprofit,membership-basedorganizationpro-moting sensible growth and the protection of special places in the Upstate regionofSouthCarolina.Upstateforever.org.

Upstate Neurology Now Includes Licensed Massage Practitioner

Upstate neurology in Piedmont has a new massage practitioner in their office. Jennifer

Ulrich, a licensed massage practitioner, received her training from carolina Bodywork Institute in 2009. Jennifer is a state li-censed, nationally certified bodywork therapist with a heart for improving the lives of others.

Enjoying massage to rejuvenate the body and relieve pain is an effective step toward wellness. Jen-nifer’s calm, professional presence will enhance your Swedish or Therapeu-tic deep Tissue massage experience.

JenniferUlrichislocatedatUpstateNeurology,103ClairDrive,SuiteD,Piedmont.Call864-295-0051formoreinformation.Seead,page11.

Jennifer Ulrich

Rejuvenation Lounge Opens in Greenville

The newest way to relax and relieve stress is now open in Greenville. The rejuvenation

Lounge, located just off I-385 at 1054 E. Butler road in The Shops at Brookfield, offers Yoga, massage, oxygenation, healthy fruit smoothies and a library filled with self improvement, inspirational, and motiva-tional literature. The lounge provides the opportunity for people to relax, unwind and give their body, mind and spirit a place to rejuvenate.

according the owners of the lounge, William Silva and Starlina Lee-Silva, people need to go back to the basics needed to live happy, healthier lives from the inside out, especially today, and the lounge hopes to give them the opportunity to get back in touch with who they really are. This will open a path to reach a more fulfilled life experience.

The rejuvenation Lounge is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is celebrating its opening month with specials and discounts.

FormoreinformationabouttheRejuvenationLounge,[email protected],page21.

Largest Healthy Living Expo of the CaribbeanComing in January

natural awakenings corp. Puerto rico proud-ly presents its sixth annual Expo calidad de

vida (Quality of Life expo), the largest healthy living convention in Puerto rico and the carib-bean. This event, to be

held January 29th through the 31st, 2010 at the Puerto rico convention center consists of a wide range of holistic services, products, lectures and workshops, all dedicated to providing insights on how to achieve happier and healthier lifestyles. Expo calidad de vida is committed to educating and bringing high quality health-oriented prod-ucts and services directly to today’s consumers.

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Founder and President of Life Coaching Institute Completes Professional Certified Coach Program

dr. dianne Greyerbiehl, Ph.d. recently completed the International coach Federation’s program to become a Professional certified coach (Pcc). In

order to obtain this internationally recognized certifica-tion, a coach must complete a minimum of 750 hours of professional coaching experience as well as at least 125 documented hours of coach-specific academic training. dr. Greyerbiehl has completed over 2,000 hours of professional coaching experience.

dr. Greyerbiehl is the founder and president of Life coaching Institute, Inc. She holds a Ph.d. in neurocog-nitive psychology and speech-language pathology, as well as master’s degrees in counseling and business. She is licensed as a counselor and speech pathologist in South carolina with over 30 years of experience as a counselor, communication specialist, teacher, published author and organizational consultant. dr. Greyerbiehl is a master life coach and one of the

founders of the life coaching area, building her own framework of life coaching over a 20 year period of time. dr. Greyerbiehl is thrilled to bring the added value of her new certification to her clients, colleagues, and students at Life coaching Institute in Greenville.

Life coaching Institute, Inc. provides both professional coaching services to in-dividuals, businesses and small groups as well as training and mentor programs to develop new Life coaches. coaching gives you the power to manage the changes in your life from the inside out. It creates easy changes in positive and powerful ways.

FormoreinformationaboutLifeCoachingInstitute,call864-282-8989oremaildianne@lifecoachinginstitute.net.LifeCoachingInstitute.net.Seead,page9.

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All Natural Skin Care Center Opens in Greer

Serendipity Esthetics, has opened its doors inside The Mane Place Salon

at 3318 Brushy creek road in Greer, and offers state-of-the-art skin care services defined by a unique 14-zone Face Mapping process. The company utilizes only dermalogica products which are all natural and available only to skin care professionals. They also offer a wide range of services, from 20 minute Micro Zone Target treatments to chinese acupressure on facial points which helps relieve stress headaches, sinus problems and anxiety-filled days.

Serendipity Esthetics owner, denise neal, is in the process of pursuing her post-graduate degree from International dermal Institute. She also attends train-ings on a regular basis to keep “up to speed” with the new technologies and studies in the business of skin.

all products used in the salon are manufactured in the USa and are not tested on animals. They are sold only where professional consultation and professional treatments are performed by specially trained skin care therapists, such as Serendipity Esthetics. Ingredients consist of botanicals, vitamins, and non-harmful or abrasive products.

Serendipity Esthetics is open by appointment from Monday through Saturday,9:00amto7:00pm.Formoreinformation,call864-879-8755ext17oremail [email protected]

Zen Bodywork Opens in Simpsonville

duane Herndon, LMBT (Sc license #6215) proudly announces the opening of his Zen Bodywork

massage studio at 425 n. Main Street, Suite c, in Simp-sonville. The studio offers Swedish, deep tissue, and therapeutic massage, neuromuscular therapy, hot stone therapy, essential oil aromatherapy, and reiki energy work, as well as various therapeutic spa services includ-ing ear candling, salt scrub, sugar polish, and paraffin wax treatments.

as an Upstate Sc native, duane is pleased to of-fer clients in his community a completely unique and personalized massage experience, which is tailored to fit each client based on their health and wellness needs.

Formore information,call864-979-8548. zenbody-work.massagetherapy.com.Mentionthisarticletoreceiveyourfirst1-hourmassageforonly$40(asavingsof$20).Seead,page11.

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7December 2009

Author & Researcher of Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children Speaking in the Upstate

Brain Balance achievement center, a new office in the Greenville area, offers help and hope to children

struggling with the academic, social and behavioral issues of adHd, autistic Spectrum disorder, Learning disabili-ties, Processing/Integration disorders, and dyslexia. Brain Balance is a unique non-medical program that originated through research that reveals these disorders can often be related to a fundamental imbalance of activity between the right and left half of the brain.

They are excited to announce that the creator of the Brain Balance Program, dr. robert Melillo, will be speaking in the Greenville/Spartanburg area on dec. 7, 8, and 9th to parents and educators. dr. Melillo is a renowned expert, author and researcher on the subject of neurobehavioral disorders in children.

Brain Balance is located at 2531Woodruff Rd Suite 113, Simpsonville. Call864-329-9933formoreinformationandRSVPforDr.Melillo’supcomingtalks.brainbalancecenters.com

Brian Raines Enterprises Celebrates 4th Year with Introduction of Living Water Essentials

Brian raines Enterprises in Easley, is celebrating its 4th year and adding the Living Water Essentials technology to its product line. The water tech-

nology will be in addition to the air purification and nutritional supplement product lines. “Hav-ing Living Water Essentials technology in your home or office is like owning a limitless supply of alkaline, ionized, healthy water,” said company founder, Brian raines.

drinking enough water isn’t really enough. It’s the right kind of water that will help buffer acid, help remove toxins and is easily absorbed by your body. Our bodies need great tasting water with antioxidant properties and proper pH levels. With Living Water Essentials, the results are pH-balancing, healthy alkaline water for drinking and cooking, strong alkaline water for washing vegetables, and acidic water for cleaning and disinfecting. With Living Water Essentials, you can enjoy the benefits of using water without chemicals for cleaning and washing, and the

convenience and economy of using your own tap to provide healthier water to drink.

raines states, “When you drink alkaline water regularly, you’re helping your body to hydrate itself as well as flush out toxins and waste products. If you are trying to lose weight, you may get a boost there as well. Overall, there’s no bet-ter way to help stay healthy.”

Formoreinformation,call864-855-9988orYourIonizedWater.com/raines.Seead,page9.

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Christmas Open House at Rose Hill Plantation

rose Hill Plantation, located at 1910 Three Bridges road in Powdersville,

will be hosting its annual christmas Open House on Friday, december 4th from 10:30 am -5:00 pm and Saturday, december 5th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. They will be offering many gift items for the holidays, including local South carolina products, fresh wreaths made by local craftsperson Fern durham, and much more.

The Plantation will also be sampling many of their local and organic food products from Happy cow creamery, Split creek Farm, rina’s Kitchen and oth-ers. Stop by to sample some great food, get a little christmas shopping done, and enjoy complimentary gift wrap.

Formore information, call 864-306-0303.Seead,page21.


require a 24-hour notice to avoid fees. Outside of an emergency situation, last-minute cancellations or missed appoint-ments usually result in paying a percent-age, or all, of the scheduled massage fee. Your therapist earmarked that hour for you and likely turned away other clients who could have benefited from that time. Every situation is different, so check with your therapist about his or her specific cancel-lation policy, then honor it.

Honor Your BodySome people have a hard time even con-sidering massage because they are so un-happy with their body. Primarily a female issue, poor body image can be extremely damaging, leading to eating disorders in many cases and negatively affecting the way people live. While it’s hard to imagine that getting naked and lying on a massage table will make the situation any better for those dealing with self-esteem or body im-age issues, massage therapy and bodywork can do wonders. according to bodyworker Merrill devito, massage helps integrate body and mind again, allowing clients to see things from different perspectives, bringing them back into awareness of their body, and showing them what it means to listen to their body. Bodywork can help mend the body-mind chasm that is created through self-hate, bringing the two pieces back together in a peaceful, healthy union. Massage therapists and bodywork-ers not only have advanced knowledge of tissues and structure, they also have a great appreciation for the human body as a whole, no matter its shape or size. “Massage therapists and bodyworkers don’t look at their clients as fat, thin, ugly, or beautiful, but rather see the person as a joy and a privilege with which to work,” says spa consultant charles Wiltsie. Whether working with a 350-pound wom-an on the massage table or a 100-pound man, massage therapists see bodies as bodies.

Shower Up While most guidelines recommend show-ering before your massage, it’s important to note that many therapists work with clients in less-than-hygienic conditions. Through-out the summer, you’ll find massage therapists at cycling events, road races and even triathlons. a weary cyclist staggering into the massage therapy tent at the end of an exhausting day’s ride, hardly smells like roses. For massage volunteers who work

Bodywork Etiquette

by Karrie Osborn

Most massage aficionados remember the trepidation that came with their first

massage. What should I expect? Will I have to take off my clothes? How much do I tip? For relative newcomers to mas-sage, the prospect of those first visits and their unknowns can be unnerv-ing. Here are some basic bodywork etiquette guidelines to help you get the most out of your session, create a healthy client-therapist relation-ship and address some of those unknowns.

P u n c t u a l i t y = F u l l S e s s i o nThere’s nothing worse than rush-ing into your massage appointment

five minutes late. not only is it nerve-racking, but it also eats into your valu-able massage minutes. do your best to be on time, and when possible, early. On-time clients start the massage more relaxed and focused, getting

them that much closer to a place of heal-

ing calm. When sched-uling at a spa, most guests are asked to arrive early so they can prepare for their session and stow away belongings in the locker

room. arriving early enough also allows you time to enjoy the facility’s ameni-ties, such as a steam room, before the scheduled service begins. new mas-sage clients are also asked to arrive a bit early to fill out health history intake forms. If you do get held up in traffic and arrive late to your appointment, the therapist will probably not be able to give you a full session. Plan on the ses-sion staying on schedule, even if you aren’t. Sometimes therapists will ex-tend extra time if there are no appoint-ments after yours, but don’t count on it. respect your therapist’s time, call if you’re going to be late, and understand that your session must end on time, regardless of when you arrived. When it comes to cancellations, most spas and private practitioners

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with the homeless population, judgment is not passed on those non-showered bodies either.

That said, if you find that your feet have endured a long sweaty day and you’re just about to go in for your massage, take a moment to stop in the restroom first and wipe them down. and, if you’re able to shower beforehand and wash away the grime and energy of the day’s events, do so.

Consider ConfidentialityEven though massage therapists aren’t medical doctors, nor are they held to the same doctor-patient privilege, they do hold their knowledge of you, your issues, and your sessions in confidence. If for some reason your therapist needs to confer with your primary or referring physician, he or she will have you fill out the proper release paperwork beforehand. That same confidence prevents therapists from talking with you about your friend’s recent stone massage or what your husband discussed during his last session. So, make it easier for all, and don’t ask.

Get It Your WayIf there’s one thing that will make your massage both more enjoyable and more beneficial, it’s communicating with your therapist. If the room is too warm, if the bolster under your legs isn’t in the right spot, if the music is driving you batty—whatever the issue—let your therapist know right away so you can get back to the business of enjoying your massage. “By all means, you should speak up about any-thing that diminishes your enjoyment of, or ability to focus on, your session,” says nina McIntosh, massage ethics expert and au-thor of The Educated Heart. Wiltsie agrees. “communication is key to getting your needs met,” he says. clients must take the lead and let therapists know if a particular treatment or something else within the ses-sion is making them uncomfortable. Your therapist will occasionally check in with you during your session, checking on pressure and making sure you’re doing okay. Be sure and let the therapist know if you’re not feeling well, if that spot on your calf is too tender or even if you can’t hold your need for a bathroom break any longer.

Sobriety, PleaseIn resort settings, it can be especially hard to step away from icy margaritas on the beach to make that afternoon spa appoint-


ment. But the last thing you want is to be “tipsy” on the massage table. There are several downsides to being under the influence during a massage, the most im-portant being how alcohol plays havoc with the body’s systems. combine that with the increased circulation from mas-sage and you have increased absorption rates, potentially making you nauseous or outright “losing-my-cookies” sick. That’s no fun and a waste of good mas-sage time and money. In fact, many massage therapists will refuse to work on clients who are intoxicated. Leave the alcohol for another time. Water, before and after a therapeutic massage, is what the body really wants.

Nope, Won’t Find that HereIt’s unfortunate that massage therapists even have to address this subject, but they do. So the answer to late-night call-ers is, “no, we don’t give happy end-ings. no, you may not pleasure yourself. Therapeutic massage has nothing to do with sex.”

If a misinformed client somehow ends up in the massage room of a pro-fessional therapist and asks for some-thing other than therapeutic massage, they will be asked to leave. Flirting, inappropriate touching and sexual innuendos will not be tolerated. Keep the relationship professional and above board and your therapist will be a valu-able member of your healthcare team.

You’re HumanThe body can have a lot of responses to therapeutic massage. While avoiding food at least one hour before your mas-sage will help, there’s still the chance that you’ll have tummy gurgles or even pass gas. It’s okay. as the body relaxes and systems get moving, the body can play all kinds of tricks. Your therapist has seen it all, yet sees well beyond those kinds of issues. For men, there’s even a possibility that massage will cause an erection—a common response to nervous system activation. “It rarely occurs, but if it does, don’t panic,” says massage thera-pist and author robert chute. “Thera-pists know that this is a physiological reaction and will treat the situation ac-cordingly.” He says the therapist might try to redirect your attention with a shift in the focus of the work, maybe altering pressure or moving to a different area

of the body. don’t worry, chute says, “Your unintended erection, and any embarrassment, will soon pass.”

Time to Wake UpWhile your therapist would like noth-ing more than to let you slumber after your massage, other massage clients will be arriving soon and the room must be readied for them. So when your therapist ends the massage and says, “Our session is over. Take your time getting up,” they are really saying, “Take your time getting up, but please don’t take a nap.” They are also reminding you to take a moment as you come back to the here and now. carefully sit up, allowing your body enough time to re-adjust. Go too fast and your body will knock you for a dizzying loop. also, be careful not to slip getting off the mas-sage table, especially if your therapist used oil on your feet.

Tipping TipsWhen it comes to gratuities, most experts say it’s ultimately the client’s decision whether or not to tip. Like in other service industries, providing a tip is usually done in response to excel-lent service. In considering this, it’s important to note that many therapists who work in spas earn only a small percentage of what you’ve paid for their services. For these therapists, tips are an important part of their income. according to cnnMoney.com, the tipping norm for massage and body-work services is 15–20 percent. Tips, however, are usually not accepted for massage performed in a medical envi-ronment. Unsure what to do? ask if tipping is customary and what is the policy. This is especially important when booking at spas, according to the day Spa association, as tips might already be included in the service price. Be sure to get clarification on fees and services at the time of booking.

Karrie Osborn is contributing editor for Associated Bodywork & Mas-sageProfessionals,anationalassocia-tion for massage therapists and body-workerswithmorethan70,000U.S.members.Contactheratkarrie@abmp.com.Formoreinformationonbody-workvisitMassagetherapy.com

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healthbriefs Celebrating Winter SolsticeIn many cultures, traditions associated

with the winter solstice on december 21—marking the longest night and short-est day of the year—spark celebrations. But with all the winter holiday to-dos and fewer daylight hours, this fun time of year can also be draining. rituals can help us remember that life, like the sun, is cycling itself to rebound with strength. We can recognize the solstice as a powerful moment of annual turning by lighting a candle or burning a Yule log, in keeping with ancient traditions. It’s a time to seek warmth by surrounding ourselves with friends and family dear to our hearts. It’s a time to bring mistletoe, holly, ivy and piney evergreens home, gather around the table, laugh over shared stories, read poetry and renew our spirits with photographed memories of recent vacations. Solstice brings a time of stillness and reflection. Placing seeds such as acorns into an offering bowl serves as a gentle reminder of nature’s empowering renewal of life through rebirth. children will enjoy venturing outdoors to look at the stars through a telescope. Stargazing on a clear night is a humbling experi-ence that can shift and lift our mood and perspective.

Source:AdaptedfromShambhala.org.

Winter just would not be the same without family, friends, music,

decor and yes, those much-anticipated holiday parties. With a few simple tricks and a substitution here or there, the all-important party foods can be both delicious and healthy. Guests will walk away from a brighter, lighter table, satis-fied and in good cheer.

•Beverage options include lower-cal-orie drinks, such as mineral water with spritzers of lime or orange juice, iced holiday-flavored herbal teas, light beer and holiday punches made with pure fruit juices and sparkling water.

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cheeses, nuts and dried fruits, such as apricots, dates and cranberries.

•dips and spreads become healthier with low-fat sour cream, yogurt or neufchâtel cheese, a cream cheese naturally lower in fat. a dash of fresh herbs boosts flavor and nutrition.

•Whole wheat rolls, pita wedges or multigrain French bread, served with appetizers and dinner, are filling and pack a punch in fiber and protein.

•choose side dishes that need little “dressing up,” such as sweet potatoes, wild rice or couscous.

•Fish and seafood serve as festive, healthy main courses.

•Simple ingredient changes cut the fat and sugar, while adding nutritional value and flavor to traditional dishes. Examples include replacing a third of the mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower or adding mashed peas to avocados for a great dip with half the fat.

Primarysources:AdaptedfromWeb-MD.com,NaturalSolutionsMag.com,Life.Gaiam.com.

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Coping with Grief Over the HolidaysHoliday celebrations, tradition-

ally memorable for their joys and happiness, can be tough emotional sledding for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Experts counsel that ac-knowledging the fact that the holidays

won’t be the same without the deceased is a first step toward being at peace with the activities unfolding around us. Then, we need to decide what we can handle and how much responsibility we are willing to assume; this might mean letting others do the shopping or cooking. Getting enough rest is crucial; if we need time alone, we should honor that need. It can help to create new traditions that include the deceased in a loving way. We might light a candle, display a photo or revisit photo albums of good times, thus including the life of our loved one in our conversations and celebrations. We could even hang a stocking in the name of the beloved for family and friends to stuff with notes, thereby sharing their feelings with us. Holidays are not about “shoulds,” but about what’s comfortable and best for our family and us. If this is the first holiday without a loved one and celebrat-ing seems impossible, we can instead celebrate winter, by engaging in a physical nature activity. Whatever we do, we can know that grieving is a necessary and healthy process and that healing is possible.

AdaptedfromGriefAndRenewal.com,Griefnet.organdHospiceFoundation.org.

FRANKINCENSE A WISE MAN’S REMEDYFrankincense, the herb Bo-swellia carteri, is often found in festive aromatherapy blends, due to its warm, sen-sual aroma. Originating in Af-rica, India and the Middle East, researchers have now discov-ered that this relatively inexpensive herb has potential as a therapeutic aid for bladder cancer, the fourth most common type of cancer for men in the United States. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Scienc-es Center and Oklahoma City VA Medical Center discovered that frankincense oil has the unique ability to discriminate between normal and cancerous bladder cells in culture and kill

the cancer cells. The oil also suppresses cancer cell growth.

Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine,2009

Mother and Twin Cubs

by Lisa and Mike Husar

for National Wildlife Federation

a mother polar bear and her two playful cubs spend some quality time together in this touching photograph by Lisa and Mike Husar. capturing wildlife through a camera lens is a passion for the West Bend, Wisconsin husband-and-wife team, whose award-winning images are regularly featured by national and worldwide conservation organizations, including the national Wildlife Federation (nWF). The nWF inspires americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future. The nonprofit organization both works to improve federal and state poli-cies that will enhance wildlife conser-vation and encourages legislation that includes adequate funding for natural resources. nWF’s holiday cards celebrate the awe-inspiring diversity of our natural world, and their purchase helps fund vital conservation and education pro-grams. Printed on recycled paper like all other nWF cards, Mother and Twin Cubs includes recycled white enve-lopes with a silver foil lining. The nWF also offers reProd-uct cards, which include a two-way envelope for postage-paid return mail to Shaw Industries, which reuses all such cards in the manufacture of carpet backing. Its new line of all-occasion greeting cards, including for the end-of-the-year holidays, features beautiful nature images.

LearnmoreabouttheNationalWildlifeFederation and browse its gallery of cards andothernature-themedgiftsatnwf.org.ViewLisaandMikeHusar’sphotographyportfolioatTeamHusar.com.

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“If we’re going to fix our health care system, we have to come

up with something that actually ad-dresses the root cause of disease in america,” says Mike adams, founder of NaturalNews.com, an online news source for personal and planetary wellness. “The current health care reform debate in Washington is really just… a ploy to keep everyone fo-cused on all the wrong topics, while quietly refusing to talk about the big issues that threaten the health of an entire nation.”

adams cites these top 10 reforms missing from President Obama’s health care plan:

n Ending the Food and drug ad-ministration’s suppression of natural cures and safe, effective nutritional supplements.

n Educating the public about how to prevent disease with nutrition.

n Ending big pharmaceutical corpo-rations’ monopoly on drug prices and patents.

n restoring the ability of local doctors to practice medicine with-out being controlled by bureaucrats in Washington.

n cracking down on ads for junk foods, sodas and pharmaceuticals that convince people to purchase harmful products.

n Banning dangerous chemical ingre-dients that cause diseases in the first place, such as aspartame, sodium nitrite and monosodium glutamate (MSG).

n Improving school lunches by serv-ing nutrition foods, instead of what’s cheap and convenient.

n Ending bizarre food subsidies on crops like corn, which make high-fruc-tose corn syrup the cheapest sweetener for manufacturers to use.

n affirming health freedom for parents who wish to opt out of the current system of forced vaccinations and gunpoint-enforced chemotherapy.

Ten Things Missing from Health Care Reform Debate

n requiring honest food labeling that clearly identifies foods that are irradiat-ed and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

FormoreinformationvisitthesourceatNaturalNews.com/health_care.html.Read and sign the petition for genuine improvementsatHealthRevolutionPeti-tion.org.

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The EcoLogo Program, known for two decades for certifying the world’s 7,000 most sustainable products, this year turned its attention to initiating its first environmental standard for children’s toys. “Growing numbers of toys and children’s products have been making en-vironmental claims like ‘all natural’ and ‘Earth friendly,’ without providing any proof of the accuracy or rele-vance of the claims,” explains Scot case, the organization’s executive director.

EcoLogo standards for toys are being developed in an open, public, transparent process, with input from interested parents, grandparents, manu-

facturers, retailers, government agen-cies and nonprofit advocacy groups. Once the stringent standard of envi-ronmental leadership is finalized, a

manufacturer must demonstrate com-pliance to win the EcoLogo mark.

Monitor progress of the new green toystandardatTerraChoice-certi-fied.com/enunderthedrop-down

menu“StandardsinDevelop-mentorReview.”Contactis Katherine Stewart at [email protected],613-247-1900,ext.231.

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We CareFund a Favorite Charity at No Extra Costconscious shoppers spend their money wisely. But when they do shop, they can feel good about automatically donating a percentage of their online purchases to their favorite charity at no extra cost to them. We-Care.com is a user-friendly “click through” website that gives shoppers access to 800 retailers online, and then lets them choose among hundreds of charities to benefit from their purchase. They can even add a charity to the options if it’s not already listed. nonprofit categories range from peace and justice, women’s advocacy, animal welfare and disaster relief to arts, education and environmental causes.

Holy iTunesChurch Music Ministries Adopt Point & Click RepertoireSome 1,000 songs and hymns, including scores of christmas carols, are available to customize and download at LifeWayWorship.com. Three years in development, Mike Harland, director of LifeWay Worship, believes the initial 2009 SongMap recording project was the biggest in nashville history. It’s the first Web-based technology that enables users to choose specific sec-tions of songs—such as verses, choruses and transitions—in either of two keys and then download sheet music and MP3 audio files of the custom arrangements, filed onsite in the user’s own media library. Selections range from traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs, as well as standards like America the Beautiful, each for less than $2. registration is free. “Some churches need sheet music for a full rock band each week, while oth-ers rely solely on accompaniment tracks,” says Harland. “We set out to find a way to help these churches create music that suits their congregations.”

Buy NothingConsider No Cost Holiday Gifts and ActivitiesChristmas won’t be the same when families get creative and gift each other loving services and home-made crafts, and then venture into the community to do good unto others. The Buy Nothing Cata-logue at BuyNothingChristmas.org presents a compendium of ideas, materials and testimonies celebrating the true spirit of the holiday. Searching under Alterna-tives on the site yields everything from initiating a cookie exchange, scrapbooking family recipes and offering instruction in a personal skill to creating a dress-up trunk for kids and printing out babysit-ting coupons.

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according to Bruce Lipton, Ph.d. and Steve Bhaerman, co-authors

of SpontaneousEvolution, any one on the planet today could be an “imaginal cell.” This biological metaphor refers to the first cells that emerge as a cater-pillar transforms into a butterfly. as imaginal cells develop, they connect, communicate with one another, and collect into a coherent field. The para-dox of this transformation is that the butterfly and caterpillar share the same dna, but their imaginal cells respond to a different organizing signal.

Lipton, a scientist, and Bhaerman, a political and cultural commentator and popular humorist known as Swami Beyondananda, propose that what hap-pens during the metamorphosis of the caterpillar may parallel where our civi-lization is today. “We read newspapers and watch the media report on a cater-pillar world,” says Bhaerman. “Yet dr. Paul ray, author of CulturalCreatives, estimates that there are now potentially 70 million human imaginal cells in the U.S. who have changed their psycho-logical and spiritual programming, awakened to new possibilities, and are clustering, communicating and turning into a new, coherent signal of love.”

Localresidentssharetheirefforts and momentum towards a“spontaneousevolution.”

With humanity on the cusp of what Bhaerman and Lipton believe is an emerging leap in the evolution of con-sciousness, they point to good news: In ever-increasing numbers, we are real-izing that we are interconnected and that we live in a world of relationship. While Bhaerman jokes that no one is getting off the bus, Lipton interjects, “that’s because we’re all invested in the next phase of our human species.”

Natural Awakenings looked to Greenville for examples of imaginal cells who are responding to a differ-ent organizing signal, connecting and communicating with other like-minded individuals, to create the world they dream is possible.

ELIzA HOLCOMBEIf all of humanity lived a sustainable lifestyle and non-destructive existence that left the planet in a healthy state for generations to come, Eliza Holcombe would be looking at the change she wants to see. Sustainably conscientious, Holcombe lives the lifestyle she recom-mends for others and readily shares the knowledge and experience she acquired through studies at the clem-son cooperative Extension of clemson

University. as a graduate of the extension’s

South carolina Master Gardener and Upstate South carolina Master natural-ist programs, Holcombe readily does volunteer work as a gardening con-sultant and acts as a mentor for young school children, teaching them about the natural resources of the Upstate area.

Finding the time to work on a recent successful campaign for a water commissioner was challenging in between tending her garden, run-ning the local chapter of Green drinks International and writing a regular blog. If it seems as though the mother of one is busy, it may be that she takes her cue from the busy bees she tends as a beekeeper.

“I find it surprising that people thank me a lot for what I do because they think I’m making sacrifices,” says Holcombe. “I don’t feel like I’m giving anything up because it’s my lifestyle. Everyone who adopts a more sustain-able and simplistic lifestyle feels the same way after they’ve been doing it awhile.”

DR. MARY LOU POWERSan instructor for the Physical and Biological Sciences departments at Greenville Technical college as well as a certified Tai chi chuan instructor and founder of Qi Works Studio, dr. Mary Powers, Ph.d., would like humans to understand that they are part of the natural world and then act, relate and live responsibly with this new compre-hension. The regular practice of Tai chi since 2005 has not only helped Powers to feel more grounded but also to un-derstand how she is related to the world around her. an inner sense of feeling more grounded and the deeper con-nection she feels to the Earth manifest in the outer world as a renewed sense of responsibility and decision-making. She believes in helping others learn more about the earth so they have a deeper desire to protect and preserve it for future generations.

“Scientifically, Tai chi is a fan-tastic exercise,” says Powers, “and even though it means interacting with something I can feel but not see, I have observed, like my students, that the

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more I learn about it, the more sense it makes. My Tai chi has even impacted how I make sense of science.”

Power’s approach to teaching biol-ogy is to show the details of how nature works and how each of us is a natural organism. “all the natural processes that happen in us also happen in trees and animals, as well as in almost ev-erything around us,” explains Powers. Instruction from this perspective helps her students to better understand that they are a part of the bigger picture of humanity, and in turn that they are part of the natural world.

REV. JAMES KINGas a spiritual leader of the Unity church, it’s not surprising that rev. James King wants to see more peace and acceptance in the world. He not only educates a congregation on how to bring it about within themselves but he also reinforces the teaching with song at the end of each service. “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me” is the beautiful lyric that members sing each Sunday.

King’s daily life is about assisting people to become positive thinkers who live more compassionately in the world with an attitude of acceptance for all people, all religions and all cultures. “I teach them how to quiet their mind and slow down the mental looping that the mind gets caught up in as well as how to get centered and live in the world in a peaceful way so they can be in harmony with humanity and nature,” remarks King.

King’s days begin with 20 to 30 minutes of silence, stillness, meditation and prayer. “We have 13.5 beauti-ful acres here, and I spend part of my meditation practice walking around on the property to renew my connection to nature,” notes King.

DR. DIANNE GREYERBIEHLFrom an early age, dianne Greyer-biehl, Ph.d., founder and president of Life coaching Institute, focused on the spiritual aspect of her life. Years of nur-turing her deep-seated belief that we each have a sacred source within, has led her to see her professional mission as one of helping her clients to develop a connection with that source in addi-

tion to developing their life skills and full potential. It is her personal mission for herself as well and the change she wishes to see in the world is distinctly related.

“People who live a purposeful life and who realize the divinity within, live in the world differently, explains Greyerbiehl. “They live less fragmented and more holistically, treat others more compassionately, and in general, respond to the world around them in ways that are contrary to today’s social norms. They also learn to love themselves and take better care of their health.”

With an interdisciplinary Ph.d. in neurocognitive psychology and speech pathology, Greyerbiehl is intimately familiar with how the brain works in terms of processing information, mem-ory, attention and language. She trains life coaches and facilitates her own cli-ent’s self-actualization process so they can become their best self. From her extensive studies of psychology, she has found that an individual’s relationship with the sacred is a major resource. “The process to seek for something bet-ter in life can be a lonely one and when people have something they can reach for in those spots, it’s a lot easier and more of a pleasant journey,” Greyer-biehl says.

DR. DAVID E. SHIThe President of Furman University, dr. david E. Shi, wrote an award-winning book in 1985 titled The Simple Life: Plain Living and High Thinking in american culture, published in 1985. Year in and year out, he receives more invitations to speak about simplicity than any other topic.

Shi explains that the essence of simplicity is “intentionality.” It involves deliberately slowing down, adjusting priorities, reaffirming what really mat-ters. In the ultimate sense, simplicity requires being deliberate and inten-tional about how we spend our time and resources. More often than not, we get caught up in the chaos of everyday life, allowing ourselves to be carried along on the surface of life by forces other than ourselves, never getting the chance to define our values and live by them.

as a college president, Shi’s schedule can be frantic. “It is anything but simple,” he admits. However, he is mindful and intentional about the sacrifices and choices that he makes. “Many of the things that I do are what others might perceive as work; however I find inherent pleasure and fulfillment in the activities of writing books and essays, enacting strategic changes, and working with talented young people and dedicated staff members. To main-tain balance and wholeness in his life, this lover of the outdoors makes time to get outside, engage in “sweat labor,” and carve out time to himself and his thoughts.

The trajectory of Shi’s life and career has been animated by the desire to integrate his vocation and avocation, his passion and profession, and his ideals with his calling. He long ago found that education was the best vehicle for nurturing his ideas and his ideals. as a university president, Shi has helped to nourish the talents of bright young people, as well as their commitment to lifelong learning, and their maturing sense of intellect, curios-ity, and social engagement. Says Shi, “at Furman we seek to prepare young people to be leaders not just in their chosen profession but also in their community.” and he has, thousands of times.

ElizaHolcombe,[email protected],Appalachianfeet.com.

Dr.MaryPowers,QiWorksStudio,31BolandCt.,Ste.174,Greenville;864-420-9839.

Rev.JamesKing,UnityChurchofGreenville,207E.BelvueRd,Greenville;864-292-6499.

Dr.DianneGreyerbiehl,LifeCoach-ingInstitute,211CenturyDr.,Ste215A,Greenville;864-282-8989;[email protected],LifeCoachin-gInstitute.net

Dr.DavidE.Shi,FurmanUniversity,3300PoinsettHwy.Greenville;864-294-2000.


By Rachel Sokol

dr. Marina Ponton, aP Lac, founder of Greenville natural Health cen-

ter in Greenville, is not your average acupuncturist. Sure, she uses acupunc-ture needles to treat various ailments, but Ponton’s extensive training in

Dr. Marina Ponton:Acupuncturist and Activist

holistic healing makes her stand out from other acupuncturists. She’s also a public advocate for Eastern medicine. Ponton opened Greenville natural Health center in 2007, specializing in women’s health and wellness. She previously worked in Florida before relocating to Greenville and has techni-cally been in professional practice for eleven years. “I had some health issues in college, so I tried acupuncture then and loved it,” she says. “I decided to study it.”

Most of her patients are female, Ponton believes, because women are more pro-active about their health and are the largest group of consumers of alternative medicine. “I think people understand acupuncture more today, and like the personal experience it provides,” she says. “Everyone knows someone who has had acupuncture. It’s picking up momentum.”

according to Ponton, acupuncture is the oldest, continuously-used medi-cine in history. Hundreds of millions of people use it across the world. The West is just coming into it,” she says. For example, the russians have been using it for many years because of their

proximity to china.”Ponton treats everything from all

types of menstrual disorders to fibromy-algia to cancer support care and even infertility. “I never meant to specialize specifically in women’s health. My patient’s needs dictated my specialty,” she says. “I also specialize in chinese herbs and nutrition.” Ponton says she’ll work in conjunction with any patient’s doctor and believes a mix of Eastern and Western medicine is the way to go when treating patients. “My goal is to help people maximize their health to the highest level they can,” she says. “We are all individuals. We may have similar conditions, but they’ll manifest themselves in different ways.”

Patients undergoing chemotherapy or any type of cancer treatment are near and dear to Ponton’s heart. “I work with those undergoing radiation and/or chemo. acupuncture helps mini-mize their side effects,” she says. “One patient I worked with didn’t really lose her hair from chemotherapy. Her doc-tors even told her she didn’t look as tired, and the acupuncture also helped her skin.” Ponton says it’s “fulfilling” to provide relief to cancer patients. “They deal with so much.”

another patient whose personal health journey touched her heart was

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an artist with severe arthritis in her hands. “Her hobby was making jewelry which she couldn’t do anymore. after treatment, she felt better,” says Ponton. “She later brought me earrings she made for me as a gift. I put a little dis-play of her jewelry out in my office. It’s great that she can design once again.”

With more than 55 acupuncturists now practicing in South carolina — a smaller amount compared to her previ-ous home state of Florida — Ponton is doing her part to advance the profes-sion while raising awareness about the benefits of preventive and integrated health care. Ponton recently lobbied for passage of The Federal acupunc-ture coverage act, which would add acupuncture as a benefit covered under both Medicare and the Federal Employ-ees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. and, this summer, she established the South carolina Oriental Medicine association (ScOMa). Ponton has become an advocate for acupuncturists and other natural health professionals in the state. not only does she keep busy with her practice and activism, she is also currently obtaining a doctor-ate degree at the Oregon college of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

“There’s a lot I love about my job,” she says. “I get to know patients really well. It’s a luxury to know about their habits and health goals and I end up treating entire families, so that’s great.” She makes her patients aware that ev-ery ‘body’ is different. When it comes to acupuncture, it may take more than one treatment to start feeling results. “Some people are one-hit wonders. Some might take a few treatments,” she says. “change doesn’t always happen overnight. In fact, you really want your body to react to change gradually.”

according to Ponton, she speaks publically “all the time” about nutri-tion and acupuncture. She also teaches at local schools and guest-lectures at health-themed events. “The most important thing is health education. I don’t want to see you forever as a pa-tient,” she says. “If I do, I’m not doing my job.”

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fitbody

Who can keep their feet still and their body-motor idling while listening to Steppen-

wolf’s BorntoBeWild? Or, for post-Boomers, ac/dc’s T.N.T.? as Sonny and cher sang succinctly in The Beat GoesOn, “drums keep pounding a rhythm to my brain.” Music is, indeed, the magic that can boost our heart rate, energy levels and mood—it’s a perfect workout buddy. during the late 1990s, noted sport and exercise psychologist dr. costas Karageorghis conducted stud-ies to determine if listening to music aided the physical performance of athletes. His research revealed that it could reduce our perception of effort and divert fatigue; positively affect mood and motivation; enhance the acquisition of motor skills; and

BRING ON THE

be either stimulating (useful for vigor-ous exercise) or calming (helpful for Pilates, yoga and cool-down sessions). Karageorghis concluded that music is “an often untapped source of both motivation and inspiration for sport and exercise participants.” Karageorghis further emphasized

the importance of synchro-nizing music with activities. He advised, “For a piece of music to truly inspire the listener, it must have strong rhythmic qualities that match the activity at hand, and also a tempo that matches the predicted heart rate.” In addition, “The melody and harmony of the music should promote a positive mood state; that is, they should en-

ergize the listener and increase vigor.” One of the largest music-exercise matchmakers in the world is Power

Music, a leading source for fitness pro-fessionals and the public. Its website, WorkoutMusic.com, offers thousands of compilations from a music library that encompasses most musical genres. Exercisers can create their own playlist via MP3 downloads or buy ready-made cds appropriate for each activity and suited to their preferred style of music. national fitness guru Tracey Staehle is partial to upbeat, popular Top 40 tunes when she’s walking outdoors or on her treadmill. “I like songs that are happy and have a great beat to keep me going,” advises Staehle, whose exercise dvds include the bestseller, WalkingStrong, and her new WalkingStronger. Some of her current favorites are rihanna’s Please Don’t Stop the Music and Usher’s Yeah!—which she says are a great help in moving uphill. “I like songs that have a beat I can focus on,” she explains. “That way, it helps keep the workout fun and pushes me to work harder.” Much commercial dance music and numerous pop-rock songs bounce along at 120 to 140 beats per minute, a rate that coincides with the average person’s heart rate during a routine workout or fitness walking. These lists of suggested tunes all fall within that range. They’re a ready-made, fun way to listen for the magic beat that helps us get a move on.

Classic Rock & DiscoBorn to Run – Bruce SpringsteenDancingQueen – aBBa Feelin’ Alright – Joe cockerHelpMe,Rhonda – Beach Boys ListentotheMusic – doobie Brothers LoveGetsMeEveryTime – Shania Twain Turn the Beat Around – Gloria Estefan

Tracey Staehle’s Personal PlaylistAllSummerLong – Kid rockBadGirls – donna SummerDon’t Change – InXSFire Burning – Sean KingstonLoveStory–Taylor SwiftPocketful of Sunshine – natasha BedingfieldSoWhat – Pink

Sources:Dr.CostasKarageorghis,BrunelUniversity,UK;WorkoutMusic.com,FitByTracey.com

Workout music pumps up

motivation, while building

fitness.

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by Joan McCutcheon

“The melody and harmony of the music

should promote a positive mood

state; that is, they should energize the listener and increase vigor.”

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consciouseating

Wrinkle-free with vitamin C: vitamin c and other anti-oxidants, such as vitamins E and a, play a crucial role in neutralizing free-radicals associated with sun, wind and environmental toxin exposure, which age cells and lead to wrinkled skin. vitamin c is particularly important for build-ing plump, moist collagen. newburger says, “If you aren’t getting enough c, the collagen is not well able to hold water and looks wrinkly.” Those who spend lots of time outdoors playing or working amid the harsh elements need it most. This counsel is backed by research, including a study of 4,025 women published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007, in which researchers found higher vitamin c intake associated with a significantly lower likelihood of wrinkles. So, don’t forget to eat lots of leafy greens and con-sider chugging a glass of orange juice after playing outside in the sun.

Tomatoes and green tea: Two other nutrients that have earned considerable attention from skin researchers recently include lycopene, from tomatoes, and polyphenols, which are omnipresent in green tea. In 2008, British researchers from the University of newcastle found that volunteers who took five tablespoons of tomato paste daily for 12 weeks, and were then exposed to Uva light, had 33 percent more protection against sun-burn than the control group; they also had higher levels of pro-collagen, a molecule that gives skin elasticity. While much of the research on green tea has involved topical applications, some animal studies suggest that ingest-ing green tea also may help protect skin against sun damage. Stay tuned for more research.

“For too many years, the idea that nutrition could have a significant influence on the skin was dis-missed, but that has changed,” says alan Logan, a

Westchester, new York-based naturopathic doctor and co-author of The Clear Skin Diet. “Whether the issue is aging or acne, many recent studies indicate that nutrition really does matter.” Sue van raes, a holistic nutritionist from Boulder, colorado, points out that because the body tends to prioritize other organs, such as the heart, when doling out nutrients, the skin is the first to show signs of distress when diet is poor: “It’s a critical barometer of our health.” The older we get, the harder it is for our skin to soak up nutrients, making a skin-friendly diet even more critical as we age. “If someone comes to me for aesthetic reasons, the first thing I am going to say is, ‘Tell me about your diet,’” remarks amy newburger, a Scarsdale, new York, dermatologist. Here’s a quick and easy look at what to eat and not eat to achieve that desired youthful glow:

Forget the needle, scalpel and expensive potions. Whether it’s wrinkles, pimples, dryness or irritation that is giving you trouble, health experts say the true path to clear, youthful-looking skin runs straight through the grocery aisle.

RADICALLYCLEAR SKINGlow from the Inside Out

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Good fats: We’ve all heard how we should eat more fatty fish, such as salmon, and/or add a fish oil supplement to our diet. In addition to having antioxidant properties and hydrat-ing skin cells, essential fatty acids such as omega 3—com-monly found in fish, olive oil, flax seeds and walnuts—help create a protective layer that shields against environmental stresses and holds in moisture, van raes advises. Logan adds that these essential fatty acids can also quell inflammation, which can swell tiny red capillaries on the skin’s surface and prompt red patches, or hasten wrinkles by first stretching, then shrinking, the skin. Too, omega 3 consumption is believed to reduce excess sebum production in pores, which can aggravate acne. Essential fatty acids also are good hormone regulators, moderating the breakouts that can occur in premenstrual women. research in a 2007 issue of The Journal of Clini-cal Nutrition even found that higher intake of linoleic acid, found in fatty fish, may be associated with reduced risk of age-related dryness and thinning of the skin.

Stay hydrated: drinking six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day plumps skin cells, leading to a smoother look.

Cut carbs: Experts say a diet of highly refined carbohydrates (think white bread and spaghetti) is often the culprit for an array of skin problems: It spikes the blood sugar, leading to increased insulin production, which in turn throws the bal-ance of testosterone and estrogen out of whack and disrupts the delicate balance of oils in the skin, making it too dry or too oily. Hormone imbalances also can fuel acne. For instance, van raes observes, a woman with excess testosterone might experience breakouts along her jaw line. One 2007 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 43 acne patients who went on a diet low in processed grains for 12 weeks decreased their pimples by nearly twice as much as the control group. another report that same year, in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that those who ate more refined carbs had more wrinkles and skin atrophy, a culprit in sag-ging skin.

Consider allergies: Logan and van raes both note that skin problems, such as itchy rashes, often can result from food sensitivities. For instance, when gluten-sensitive people eat wheat, their body becomes flooded with inflammatory chem-icals, called cytokines, which can swell skin and promote acne, redness and wrinkling. according to a 2006 research review, gluten-sensitivity has been linked with 21 chronic skin disorders, from psoriasis to hair loss. Meanwhile, two recent studies by Harvard researchers showed a significant link between milk consumption and acne in teens. Logan recommends eliminating the suspicious food (be it milk or wheat) for three months and then, slowly reintro-ducing it. This can help reveal if it, indeed, is a culprit that needs to be replaced with a skin-healthy option.

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greenliving

“The only name I have ever been called that really stung was ‘Grinch’, remarks

McKibben. That was the year he and a few friends started the Hundred dollar Holiday program through their neighborhood churches. They simply asked families and friends to limit the amount of money spent on the holiday to $100. Local business columnists didn’t get it. Instead, they charged them with being dour do-gooders, bent on taking the joy out of christmas. “as in the classic, TheGrinchWhoStoleChrist-mas, they foresaw us robbing the town of its packages, tinsel, trees and food, down to the logs in the fireplace,” he says. “But, the Grinches of our culture really are those relentless commercial

forces that have spent a century trying to convince us that christmas does come from a store, catalog and virtual Internet mall. “We thought we wanted less for christmas, remarks McKibben, “but in fact, we wanted more... we wanted this to be a more special time.” relatively few americans need more stuff. Most of us are looking for more meaning at this time of year. Many of the best traditions of christmas and other holidays predate society’s current commercial celebrations. cus-toms that connect us with others, such as singing carols, laughing around the table and special family activities are among the things we need to recapture as we invent new, more deeply felt mo-ments of celebration.

Like the Grinch, we too, come to realize that christmas comes from no store. as the book reveals, “It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags!”

Many people dread the approach of the holidays; a season that should be the most relaxed, intimate, joyful and spiritual time of the year. author Bill McKibben offers welcome perspective for rethinking the Yuletide season, so that our obsession with buying presents becomes less important than soul-nourishing traditions and celebrations.

$100 Holiday

relatively few americans

need more stuff. Most of us

are looking for more meaning

at this time of year. McKibben explains that the mes-sage of the Hundred dollar Holiday went deeper. It was conceived out of concern for the poor families who need help to survive and those going into debt in pursuit of a ‘proper’ christmas. Too many of us have seen how holiday binge buying can encourage a lack of fiscal responsibility and even contribute to bankruptcy. Yet, the inner craving for satisfac-tion often eludes us. Mere possessions cannot make our lives whole or fill the need for communication and unity. although we may know this intellectu-ally, the psychological force wielded by merchandisers has made a science of manipulating our feelings. We’re caf-feinated, buzzed, wired and plugged-in, 24/7. all the stuff we accumulate has an enormous effect on the environment, too. Earth is suffering from the resulting pollution. according to the Worldwatch Institute, north americans have used more natural resources since the end of World War II than all of humanity throughout history. If there’s one thing we’d really like to experience this christmas, it’s a little of that season of sacred peace that the greeting cards and Silent Night promise. “For me, the moment when we sing this carol each year at the end of the christ-mas Eve service, with the lights out and everyone holding a candle that frames their face with soft light, marks the absolute height of christmas joy,” notes McKibben. “It doesn’t cost a nickel, let alone a hundred dollars.” Bill McKibben has been an American environmentalistandauthorfor20years.Hisbook,Hundred dollar Holi-day,offerstipsforgivingoneanotherthepricelessgiftsoftime,attentionandfellowship.

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inspiration

Intention statements, framed negatively, evoke the op-posite and do not work. For example, rather than say, “I intend I am not sick anymore,” as Intenders, we would

assert, “I intend that I am in perfect health.” Because we haven’t mentioned anything about sickness or disease, it can-not be created from our statement. as Intenders, we are successful at manifesting because we add strong statements at the end of our intentions. When we finish stating an intention, we emphatically say, “So be it,” “So it is,” or “So it is done.” These words are powerful because they allow us to see our intentions as already hav-

ing manifested. For us, the key to manifest-ing anything is to picture the end result from the beginning—to see it as “a done deal,” and then hold that vision in mind until it actually appears in our three-dimen-sional world. In order for our intentions to manifest, they must serve the highest and best good of the Universe, including ourselves and ev-eryone concerned. We would never make an intention without including a “highest good” clause, as it ensures that only those intentions which are truly for our highest good will manifest. all other intentions that do not serve us or our fellow men and women will not be created. Intenders place tremendous value in coming together in community to make intentions with other like-minded and lighthearted people. at every opportu-nity, we take advantage of the fact that there is strength in numbers. We create

Intenders circles, in which we get together with others who align with us and who help us to envision our intentions as already manifested. This makes everything manifest more swiftly and easily. In 15 years of observing Intenders circles in action, we have learned that it is of prime importance that we gather and work together in community in order to create a world where we live in peace, freedom, abundance and fulfillment.

FormoreinformationabouttheIntendersoftheHighestGood,visitIntenders.com.

Set New Year’s INTENTIONS

by Tony Burroughs

On the eve of 2010, thousands of individuals throughout

the world are set to write their New Year’s intentions using

Tony Burroughs’ simple and effective methods for putting the

laws of manifestation to work. Burroughs has authored nine

books, including The Code: Ten Intentions for a Better World

and The Intenders Handbook, and he explains that intentions

are considerably more positive and powerful than New Year’s

resolutions. “As Intenders, we deeply comprehend that our

thoughts and words are constantly creating our future. There-

fore, we state our intentions out loud every day, framing them

in positive and powerful words that are most apt to produce

the results we desire.”


according to the national Insti-tutes of Health, children can get six to 10 colds a year, but

with the Food and drug administra-tion’s recent warnings about the safety of over-the-counter cold medicines for children, many parents are looking for new ways to find relief. Here is a rundown of some of safest and most effective alternatives.

Preventioncolds, like most illnesses, tend to affect children whose immune systems are weak; the best defense is to take steps to support the body’s natural defenses. Having children eat well, drink plenty of water, exercise and get ample rest helps keep their immune systems strong. a recommended diet includes whole foods, fresh fruits and vegeta-bles, and lean proteins. Good basics work together to keep kids healthy and active.

treatmentRecommended Foods ~ If a child comes down with a cold, encourage them to eat lightly. This allows their body to concentrate on healing, rather than on digesting a three-course meal. choose foods wisely; some of the best natural medicines are found at home in the kitchen cabinet:nSteamed vegetables and soups fortify the body with minerals.

nMiso and chicken soup, herbal teas and water flush away toxins and keep the respiratory tract moist.

nGinger, onions and garlic warm the body and boost the immune system.

nHot water with lemon and honey soothes the throat and chest and thins mucous.

nMint tea and peppermint candies help with tickling coughs.

Foods to Avoid ~ Sugar depresses the immune system and keeps white blood cells from being able to fight infection, so it is to be avoided. although many people drink orange juice for its vitamin c content, 100 percent fruit juices are also high in sugar. Switching to water or teas or diluting juices is a good idea. Milk encourages the buildup of mucous, so it’s best to avoid dairy during the healing process. Pass on the milk or switch kids to soy or rice-based milks for the duration of a cold.

Herbal remediesMedical doctor James Balch, co-author ofPrescriptionforNutritionalHealing,and naturopathic doctor Mark Stengler are leading natural health experts. They recommend the following herbs to counter a cold:

Echinacea ~ This popular herb en-hances immune function. The dose for a 150-pound adult is 500 milligrams, or 2 to 4 milliliters of tincture, four times a day. For children, give a proportional

amount, based on the child’s weight.

Lomatium ~ Given in the same dose as echinacea, lomatium also has antiviral properties.

Elderberry ~ Used for centuries, elderberry syrups are still popular in Europe for fighting the common cold and boosting the immune function. (Elderberry is also one of the best herbal remedies for the flu.)

HomeopathyEvaluating a child’s symptoms at the on-set of a cold offers clues for remedies that can speed up the healing process and lessen the severity of symptoms. Give the child two or three pellets of the appropri-ate remedy (as noted below) that match-es his or her symptoms in a 30c potency, four times a day. Stop when improve-ment becomes noticeable and begin again only if symptoms return. If there is no improvement within 24 hours, select a different remedy and/or consult with a professional homeopath.

Aconitum ~ aconitum is useful during the first 24 hours of a cold. It is indi-cated when there is a sudden onset of fever and restlessness after exposure to cold winds or cold weather.

Sniffle PatrolEasy Tips to Keep Kids Healthy This Winter

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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Pulsatilla ~ Pulsatilla is called for when nasal congestion is thick and when symptoms become worse at night, when lying down or in rooms that are warm. It is the remedy to use if children become weepy when ill and want to be held.

Allium cepa ~ allium is a helpful remedy when a child’s nose runs like a dripping faucet. He or she may also be sneezing and experiencing watery eyes.

Gelsemium ~ If drowsiness is the most noticeable problem, then Gelsemium may be what is needed. Symptoms include overwhelming fatigue and exhausting bouts of sneezing.

Natrum muriaticum ~ This remedy is most helpful when colds are accompa-nied by thick, clear nasal, discharge, chapped lips and cracks in the corners of the mouth.

HydrotherapyWater cures are used throughout much of the world, especially in European spas. These soothing therapies do wonders for kids with coughs and

colds, often providing relief within min-utes.Hot baths, showers and breathing in steam imbued with lavender oil can soothe coughs and help children fall asleep. adding eucalyptus or peppermint can relieve congestion. Finally, remem-ber the age-old tradition moms have used for centuries; for sore throats, gargle with salt water. natural remedies can be a source of great comfort when used wisely. They have a long tradition of being well toler-ated by children and should help keep

kids up and about this winter. Even if a child gets a sniffle or two, chances are they can soon be back in the swing of life.

note: consult with a physician if a child’s symptoms don’t improve within a few days of treatment and always before treating an infant.

LauriGrossmanisadoctorofchiro-practicandacertifiedclassicalhomeo-path registered by the North American SocietyofHomeopaths.MoreatHomeopathyCafe.com.


naturalpet

Giving pets bed privileges is an age-old issue, with con-vincing arguments on both

sides. The history of the pros and cons are evident in TheInternationalEncy-clopedia of Dogs, which reports that in pre-aztec Mexico, the Xoloitzcuintl, now known as the Mexican hairless breed, was a pet and a bed warmer. Today, an american Pet Products as-sociation survey indicates that nearly half of all dogs, 46 percent, at least sometimes sleep in the owner’s or a child’s bed. cats fare even better, with 79 percent sleeping with their people when they’re in the mood. When he worked as medical direc-

THREE DOG NIGHTShould Fido and Fluffy Share our Bed?

by George Costa

tor of the Mayo clinic Sleep disor-ders center, dr. John W. Shepard, Jr. discovered that a significant percentage of his haggard patients slept with their animals. after surveying to see how much the pets disturbed their sleep, he declared that about half the pet sleepers asserted that their animal woke them more than once a night. On the other hand, pet owners who desire to sleep with their four-legged companions will be delighted with a survey of veterinary behaviorists, who concluded that as long as a pet is a good sleeping companion, it’s fine to count sheep with them. dr. Marsha reich, a vet with a private animal

behavior practice in Maryland, agrees. “Unless a dog growls when you roll over, I don’t have a problem with a dog in the bed.” HowToBeYourDog’sBestFriend, the dog obedience manual by the Monks of new Skete, disagrees, advising that a dog should sleep on the floor, rather than in a person’s bed. dog behavior specialists, such as dr. Ian dunbar and British behaviorist John rogerson, side with the monks’ opinion, pointing out that if a bossy dog thinks the bed is his and he’s shar-ing his space, it’s the symptom of an unhealthy relationship. Other concerns about sleeping with furry friends focus on pets that suffer from anxiety. clingy, needy Fluffys or Fidos should not share bed space, because nightly cuddling fuels a pet’s codependence. a dog that suf-fers separation anxiety needs a little practice in feeling secure. nighttime is a great time for a rehearsal. Sleeping with cats is also a two-sided coin. according to dr. Lynne Seibert, a behaviorist at the veterinary Specialty center in Lynnwood, Wash-ington, the most common problem is that cats may not sleep at night. Seibert observes that cats are home sleeping all day, which leaves them ready to party all night. She recom-mends supplying cats with more day-time stimulation and engaging them in a play session before bed. a positive outlook on animal bed companions, offered by dr. roger val-entine, a holistic veterinarian in Santa Monica, california, sheds light on why pet owners often experience lower blood pressure and cholesterol, fewer minor health problems and better psy-chological well-being. “It’s a comfort to have a pet with you,” observes val-

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entine, also pointing out that, “Sleeping with your pet can reduce stress and put you in a relaxed frame of mind for more restful sleep.” There may never be a clear verdict on such a personal issue as accepting a pet as a bedmate. Should one ever be of-ficially rendered, it likely won’t influence those who not only love their pets, but care for them as if they were children.

Nearly half of all dogs, 46 percent, at least sometimes sleep in the

owner’s or a child’s bed. Cats fare even better, with 79 percent sleep-ing with their people when they’re

in the mood.

Source: American Pet Products Association,2009


Stress… The Hidden Effects

by Michele Senac

Much has been written about how stress is a major contrib-uting factor to illness. We

all experience many emotions every day. These emotions can enhance or interfere with our physical well-being. Jan Posey, certified Biofeed-back Technician and certified natural Health Practitioner, offers options for the negative effects of these emotions at The Willow Wellness center. Posey says “Stress comes in many forms, from day to day ups and downs, to traumatic experiences in both our childhood and adulthood. Emotional stresses are often implanted in our cellular memory dur-ing the impressionable years - by the age of five. In a few cases, the emotions

are implanted in-vitro. This may not be the cause in every single case, but since emotions are the cause of most prob-lems, it is wise to look there first.”

Stress and unresolved emotional upsets can manifest in many physical ways, including migraine headaches, panic attacks or asthma. although there are no guarantees, some have found relief by using one or a combination of modalities.

an example of how these symp-toms manifest is a mother who insisted that her four-year old child eat a certain food that the child did not want. When her mother left the room, the child disposed of the unwanted food, but afterward felt great guilt and shame at her deed. along came the migraines to block out that bad memory. another example is a man in his 50s who was admitted to the hospital every Septem-

ber with severe asthma attacks. He did not remember that in September, when he was 31 years old, he was involved in a small plane crash into the side of a snow-covered mountain. He landed in deep snow and could not breathe. This created the fear and panic that later in life created the asthma.

There are options to help memory release (without trauma) that can be embedded in a person’s cells. Biofeed-back using a Scalar Wave Laser, re-gression therapy with hypnosis, voice remapping and Emotional Freedom Technique are options. additionally, Posey suggests repetition of this mantra 8-10 times or more in a row several times a day; “I lovingly and willingly release and let go of anything that does not serve me in a positive and progres-sive way.”

TheWillowWellnessislocatedat309JonesRd.inTaylors.Formoreinforma-tion,contactJanPoseyat864-233-3033.Seead,page27. Michele Senac is a freelance writer in theUpstate,andcanbecontactedat864-631-9335.

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tuesdAY, december 1Pilates Reformer and EXO Chair Class – De-velop greater core strength, increase flexibility and improve balance. Free trial class. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

Optimize How Health Feels – 6:30pm. Presenta-tion on optimizing body chemistry & your hormones by local bio-identical hormone doctor. Free. Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 527-4220.

FridAY, december 4Yoga Basics (session #1) – 4-5pm. Learn basic yoga postures one step at a time using Iyengar method. Gentle and slow movements. Rebuild your body. Eight week introductory course. First class free. Bring a friend 10% off. $70 ($10 coupon found at local stores). Qi Works Studio, 31 Boland Ct. 420-9839.

Healing Challenge Retreat – Dec 4-6. For families who have lost a loved one and want to begin or continue their healing process. Gather with others who have experienced a loss. Activities will focus on overcoming obstacles and challenges both person-ally and in a group. $275 for a family of four, $40 for each additional person. YMCA Camp Greenville. Contact Joey Jarrell at 836-3291, ext 109.

Cupping Techniques – Introductory class for massage therapists and bodyworkers, 12 hours. NCBTMB approved instructor, Annie Garic. Lo-cated in Greenville. 877-8594.

sAturdAY, december 5Creative Health Open House – 10am-4pm. In ap-preciation for our loyal patrons and our community, come meet and greet the therapists. Appetizers, door prizes, and more. Creative Health, 14 S. Main St, Greenville. 233-4811.

Migun of Greenville $1 MASSAGE SATUR-DAYS – 11am-3pm. Half hour of personal pamper-ing - $1 Thermal Massages to everyone the first two Saturdays in December. 4109 E. North St, Suite 100A, Greenville. 242-1160.

Tai Chi Simplified 24-Forms (session #1) – 1pm. Check Website/Register Online. Re-gain your balance & strength. First 12 movements of Yang Simplified 24 Hand Forms. Eight week introductory course. First class free. Bring a friend/10% off. $70 ($10 coupon found at local stores). Qi Works Studio, 31 Boland Ct, Greenville. 420-9839.

Cupping Techniques – See Friday, December 4 listing for details.

Wilderness First Responder: Open Re-certifica-tion Course – Dec 5-7. The Open Re-certification course is for graduates of all wilderness medical training courses of 64 hours or longer with current certification. Successful graduates of this course

will receive Wilderness First Responder, Anaphy-laxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider level CPR Certifications. WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic Certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT with this course. Camp Greenville. Contact Taylor Fay at 836-3291 ext 108.

Holiday Fun at the Wild Radish – 10:30am-3pm. Also on Dec.12 and 19. Pony rides, petting zoo, hayride, and photos with Santa. Prices will vary. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

sundAY, december 6Choosing Peace, Mastering the Art of Allowing – 10am-5pm. Experience conscious breathing as a way to integrate new thoughts and release re-sistance. Shed layers necessary to access higher levels of joy, physical health and emotional bal-ance. $125. Chez Spa, 220 Emory Rd, Spartan-burg. 828-231-0296 or 316-9811.

mondAY, december 7Brain Balance Talk – For parents and educators. Dr. Robert Melillo, author and researcher, will be in the Greenville/Spartanburg area to speak on the subject of Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children. To sign up for these talks and/or for additional information, contact Brain Balance at 329-9933.

Wellness Workshop - 6-7pm. Discussion on natural health. Free. DuPuy Family Chiropractic, 1209 N.E. Main St, Simpsonville. Call to reserve your seat. 399-9563.

tuesdAY, december 8Brain Balance Talk – See Monday, December 7 Listing for details.

Community Acupuncture – 4-7pm. Economi-cal group opportunity to benefit from this natural therapy. Plan at least 45 minutes for therapy. $15. Upstate Colonics, 607 N.E. Main St, Simpsonville. 963-4466.

Lifelong Learning Childcare Training – 6-8:30pm. The fourth of ten training sessions offered to licensed child care providers through June 2010. $15 per class. Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch. To register, call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools. 355-6053.

Spinal Screenings with MG 33 – 6-9pm. Check spinal health with DePuy Family Chiropractic; open to the public. Free. Golden Park Bowling Al-ley,108 Balcombe Blvd, Simpsonville.399-9563.

wednesdAY, december 9Brain Balance Talk – See Monday, December 7 listing for details.

tHursdAY, december 10Lifelong Learning Childcare Training – 6-8:30pm. The third of eight training sessions offered to licensed child care providers through May 2010. $15 per class. Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch. To register, call Lifelong Learning of Greenville County Schools. 355-6053.

FridAY, december 11TRIOM - Community Group Sessions – 1-5:30pm. A new natural health modality, TRIOM, which uses a light, butterfly touch of only six seconds on specific points on the body. Plan for 30

EDUCATIONBecome A Licensed Midwife - Want a career working with pregnant women and babies? This is a two and a half year course with limited class size that prepares the student with the academic knowledge to pass the North American Registry of Midwives exam for the Certified Professional Midwife credentialing and for licensing in South Carolina. Classes start in January 2010 with prerequisites required. Labors of Love, Spartanburg. Call Susan at 864-909-0042. SmartPregnancy.net.

FOR SALE3 Building Lots - Access to Lake Russell. 3 to 6.7 acres. $24,950 - $69,950. Minifarm, greenspace, covenants, two state parks, boat ramps, marinas. 20 minutes to Anderson, SC. Owner/Agent. 706-283-7842.

CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES - For sale in Asheville NC, Birmingham/ Huntsville AL, Denver CO, Mobile AL, Morris County NJ, New York City, NY and Sarasota, FL Call for details 239-530-1377.

Local Honey - For sale in Greenville. Produced miticide-free. 1 lb squeeze bottle and a few other sizes. Call 864-451-9990.

HELP WANTEDNurse Practitioner - Do you want to help women suffering from unbalanced hormones? You are needed for a wellness-centered environment to help women discover balanced health. Flexible hours. Paid bio-identical hormone classes by compounding pharmacist. Acupuncture of Greer, call and ask for Ruth. 864-877-0111.

Tutor - For homeschooled sophmore. Proficiency in Algebra I and Physical Science. Patience required. Greenville area. 864-905-6465.

OPPORTUNITIESGreen Means Go –after your dreams! Solving air and water problems can help your financial prob-lems using an eco-friendly business opportunity. You can work PT or FT. Join us and take a step towards using your time for what YOU want to do. Go to MaximumSuccess.com/BusinessOverview or call Mike at 864-271-0330.

The Weigh to Health - Solving Metabolic Syn-drome X, feed muscle, shed toxic-laden fats, rest the “forgotten’ pancreas. View the 30-minute “core presentation” video at ThePancreaticProtocol.com. Contact Julie Phillips, CNHP, THS, CLNH, for Health Coaching opportunities. 813-695-4372.

PRODUCTSNew Cutting Edge Nutritional Supplement - In this modern world of fast pace, hectic and stressful living, most of us do not get our daily nutritional needs from whole foods. Activz has introduced a meal replacement that assures that you are getting your 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, amino acid minerals, essential fatty acids, live probiotics, digestive enzymes and other essential antioxidants and enzymes. Call for a free sample and taste and feel the difference! 864-221-0710. MyActivz.com/Dawnndboss


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minute session with a certified TRIOM instructor and practitioner. $15. Be Natural, 300-G E. Black-stock Rd, Spartanburg. 574-5468.

Grand Opening Celebration – 9am-9pm. Ribbon cutting, live music, light beverages and snacks of-fered, coffee house, and open gallery. Beyond the Natural, 703 W. Poinsett St, Greer. 497-8278.

Specialty Cheese Demo & Tasting – 3:30-5:30pm. Sample the large variety of cheese selections and pairings. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335-2300.

Spinal Screenings with MG 33 –10am-4pm. Check spinal health with DuPuy Family Chiropractic. Free. The Vitamin Shoppe, 1129 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 399-9563.

sAturdAY, december 12Cookie Swap – 10-11am. Gather your recipes for a cookie swap. Bring ten dozen cookies (packaged by the dozen), additional containers and a copy of your recipe to share. Taylors (Burdette) Branch. Registra-tion required before December 5. 268-5955.

Migun of Greenville $1 MASSAGE SATUR-DAYS – See Saturday, December 5, 11am listing for details.

Live Oak Farms Farm Trolley Rides – 12-2pm.Take a ride on the Trolley around our farm for a closer glimpse of the farm animals. Shop in our farm store for some delicious local food. Free. 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839.

Spinal Screenings with MG 33 –10am-4pm. Check spinal health with DuPuy Family Chiropractic. Free. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Live Oak Farms Local Chili Tasting – 12-2pm.Warm up with a warm bowl of chili made with our newest product, Syracuse Chili Starter. Todd Syracuse has won multiple local chili cook offs including Fall for Greenville. Free. 230 Sam Davis Rd, Woodruff. 991-9839.

tuesdAY, december 15Vegan Holiday Tasting – 3:30-5:30pm.Vegan holiday menu ideas and samples from a selection of vegan products throughout the store. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Open House - 6-7pm. Meet Dr. Joe and his staff, Free MG 33 demos, and spinal screenings. Healthy snacks and beverages. DuPuy Family Chiropractic, 1209 N.E. Main St, Simpsonville. 399-9563.

tHursdAY, december 17Greenville International Alliance for Professional Women (GIAFPW) – 11:45am-1pm. Presentation on Women in Leadership Roles. GIAFPW is a membership organization committed to furthering professional and personal growth. $13/members, $16/guests. The Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl, Greenville. 244-0944.

FridAY, december 18Migun of Greenville Open House – 5-7pm. Cel-ebrate the holiday season with snacks and relax with a Free Migun thermal massage. Canned goods will be accepted for Harvest Hope Food Bank. 4109 E. North St, Suite 100A, Greenville. 242-1160.

sAturdAY, december 19Migun of Greenville Open House – 2-4pm. See Friday, December 18, 5pm listing for details.

mondAY, december 21It’s Not About the Numbers – It’s About YOU! – 6-8pm.Transformational Life Coach, will share self-coaching and coping tools to help nurture and empower you, as well as, uncover your strengths and values. Free. The Open Book, 110 S Pleasantburg Dr. 282-8989.

tHursdAY, december 31 Conscious New Year’s Eve Party – 7:30 pm. Eden Hall at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Alcohol Free & Family-Friendly. Featur-ing: One Love Fire Circle (7:30-9:30pm); Reggae bands Chalwa (10pm-12am); Satta Lions (12-2am); Midnight Vegetarian Pot Luck (bring a dish); Late Nite beach-front drumming circle. $25 per person, Free/under 12. Space is Limited/Reservations Rec-ommended. (828) 295-4610.

New Year’s Family Camp – Dec 31-Jan 2. Ring in the New Year at Pretty Place. Hikes, crafts, archery, riflery and all kinds of fun camp activities planned. Play games, see fireworks and enjoy the Camp atmosphere. For more information call 836-3291, ext. 108.

upcoming eventssAturdAY, JAnuArY 30Romance Party – 6:30pm. Girls night out, chocolate, the perfect place to get your Valentine’s Day gift. Free. RSVP, Carolina Waterbirth 915 South St, Simpsonville.


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Meditation in Action: Practices to Help Shift Your Inner State - 3:30-5pm. First Sunday each month. Especially for those who have trouble with, or can’t find time for seated, close-eyed meditation. Suggested donation $10. North Main Yoga, 10 W. Stone Ave, Greenville. 241-0870.

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

Healing Yoga Therapy Classes - 10:30am. Gentle stretching, toning and breath work. Suitable for arthritis, Fibromyalgia, MS, cancer recovery, heart condition, HBP, diabetes. $7 - $12 per class. Yo-ganize, Hudson Corners Shopping Center, 2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.

Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. Eco-nomical group opportunity to benefit from natural therapy. Plan for at least 45 minutes for therapy. $15. Be Natural, 300-G E. Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg. 574-5468.

Community Acupuncture – 5-7pm. Mini-acupunc-ture session in a group setting by licensed Acupunc-turist. Therapy uses 4 needles to reduce stress and elicit relaxation. $20. Willow Wellness Center, 309 Jones Rd, Taylors. 864-578-0732.

Tai Chi in the Park – 4:30-5:30pm. Classes will meet on Mondays and Thursdays through the Fall, weather permitting. Loose clothing with flexible closed shoes. $10 per class. Greer City Park, Greer. June Lordi, LMBT, 877-0037.

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

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month prior to publication. Please help by following the format as seen below and email

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Children’s Garden – Always open. Corner of Broad and River St, Greenville. 246-5508.

Working With Children – Greg Spindler, LMT, will work with Autistic children (ages 9 & under) free of charge in between his regular clients.Carolina Structural Energetic Therapy, 107 Memorial Dr, Greer. 877-3500.

Paris Mountain State Park – 8am-6pm. Open daily. Fishing, canoe, kayak, and pedal boats, picnic areas and playground, hiking, and biking trails. Ad-mission fee. Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville. 244-5565.

Jones Gap State Park – 9am-6pm. Open daily. Hiking, waterfalls, fishing, birding, and camping available. Pets allowed on leash. Admission fee. Jones Gap State Park, 303 Jones Gap Rd, Marietta. 836-3647.

Upcountry History Museum – 10am-5pm Wed-Sat; 1-5pm Sun; closed Mon; prearranged group tours only Tues. Common threads, uncommon stories. Heritage Green, 540 Buncombe St, Green-ville. 467-3100.

Gallery Exhibition – “Melange: Explorations in Fiber and Pattern” (Nov. 13th-Jan. 8th) featuring the fiber and fabric art of Alice Schlein, Terri Goddard and Kathy Strather. Free. Trillium Arts Centre, 319 S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.

Kangen Water Lecture and Demonstration – 3pm. Bring clean jugs to take home your free samples of Kangen water. FitnessSoulutions, Beacon Commons, 475 S. Church St, Hendersonville, NC. 828-698-7642.

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

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

Pilates With Props – 7-8p.m. Props class uses small apparatuses including fitness rings, stabil-ity and medicine balls, and much more with mat Pilates exercises. First class free. 1 session $12, 5 sessions $55 or 10 sessions $100. Pivotal Fitness Center, 5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or 292-8873.

Real Life Birth Classes – 7-9pm. Natural Childbirth Preparation. Call for cost. Carolina WaterBirth, 915 South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010. [email protected].

Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:00am. Throw off your shoes and dance. $12 drop-in, $50 for 5 classes. Muve Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fit-ness, 787 East Butler Rd, Mauldin. 864-288-8532. Children’s Story Time – 9:30am. All ages welcome. Free character cookie. Coffee To A Tea, 54 Lois Ave, West Greenville. 350-6506.

Yoga – 11am-12pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is a class of various postures, one flowing into the next while also working on breathing techniques, and ending with relaxation. No experience necessary. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr., Greenville. 864-497-3660.

Yoga Classes - 5:30 and 7pm. – See Monday’s listing 8:30am for details. Yoganize. 325-6053.

Dime Cookie Day – First Tuesday. 10¢ mini choco-late chip cookies all day. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Kids Karate with Sensei James Huss – 5-6pm Emphasizes stretching, tumbling, and foundation

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exercises to introduce young people to the disci-plines of Karatedo. Ages 8-12 $40/month. Suenaka Zenzan Dojo, Equilibrium Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss – 6-9:00pm. Karatedo style, also known as “White Crane” Karate, incorporates grappling and tra-ditional karate weapons, and a path to personal betterment. Aikido develops strength, balance and flexibility of body and mind, $50/month, unlimited classes. Suenaka Zenzan Dojo, Equilibrium Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace with time-honored Tai Chi movements. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Member-ship. Equilibrium Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga – 6:30-8:15pm. Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style by Bruce Cable. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian Uni-versalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville. 271-4883.

Stress Reduction Workshop – 7pm. Workshop on reducing stress. Free. Synapse Chiropractic, 955 W.Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer. 848-0505.

Zumba – 7:30-6:30pm. Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic dance fitness pro-gram. $10 per class or $60/month. 4Balance Fitness, 787 East Butler Rd, Mauldin. 288.8532.

Senior Day – Seniors 60 and above receive 10% off total purchase. Sale items and other exclusions apply, not to be combined with coupons/punch card. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.

Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 9:30am. See Tuesday 6am listing for details.

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

Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. See Mon-day’s 12-5:30pm listing for details.

Ionic Foot Baths - 11am-3pm. Detox the body with an ionic foot bath by Jan King. $30 for first timers; walk-in or call for appointment. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 313-2896 or 297-1105.

Real Life Birth Classes – See Monday 7pm listing for details.

Healing Yoga Therapy Classes - 10:30am. See Monday’s listing at 10:30am for details.

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

Greenbrier Farms Day - 12-5:30pm. Local organic veggies, meats, and plants from Greenbrier Farms at Scratch, 1818 Augusta St, #106, Greenville. 370-9992.

5-Step Meat Demos – 3:30-5:30pm. Weekly tast-ings featuring samples from producers who are part of a new 5-step Humane Animal Treatment program.Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss - See Tuesday 6-9:00pm listing for details.

Medical Qi Gong with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Studies show it boosts participants’ im-mune response against certain viruses. $15/class, $65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership. Equilibrium Gym, 2110 Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Group Power Classes – 9:30am, 4:45 and 7:05pm.Weight training program designed to condition all major muscle groups.$10 per class. Free w/mem-bership. Greer Athletic Club, 905 North Main St, Greer. 877-4647.

Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-4pm. See Wednesday 10am listing for Details.

Zumba – 10am and 7pm. Dance your way to fit-ness with this Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.

Thankful Thursdays – Bring in 2 non-perishable canned goods for local charity and receive 10% off total purchase. (excluding sale, and other of-fers.) The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd. Greenville. 297-1105.

Tai Chi Chih – 1-2pm & 5:30-6:30 pm. For ages 55+. Tai Chi Chih is a set of movements completely focused on the development of energy called chi. Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr. Greenville. 864-497-3660.

Kids Karate with Sensei James Huss – See Tuesday 5-6pm. Listing for details.

Tai Chi in the Park – 4:30-5:30pm. See Monday 5:30-6:30pm listing for details.

Yoga Classes - 5:30 and 7pm. – See Monday’s list-ing 8:30am for details. Yoganize. 325-6053.

Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss - See Tuesday 6pm listing for details.

Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:00pm. See Tuesday 6am listing for details.

Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – See Tuesday 6:30pm listing for details.

Kangen Water Lecture and Demonstration – 7pm. (except Nov. 26th) See Sunday 3pm listing for details.

Indoor Rowing Classes - 7:30am and 9:15am. Full-body and cardio workout; any age and fitness level.Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 1901-D Laurens Rd, between Monterrey’s Mexican and Zaxby’s in Olde Town Ctr, Greenville. 281-1505 or 498-8608.

Furry Friends Day – Support a local animal or-ganization by bringing in 2 cans of pet food and receive 10% off total purchase. Sale and other offers excluded. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville. 297-1105.


Healing Yoga Therapy Classes - 10:30am. See Monday’s listing at 10:30am for details.

Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. See Mon-day’s 12-5:30pm listing for details.

Fancy Friday with Nancy – 3:30-5:30pm. Regular tastings of recipes, and learn how to prepare a variety of dishes. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.

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

Tai Chi with George Gantt – 9-10:00am. See Mon-day 6:30pm listing for details.

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


Medical Intuitive – 11am-5pm. Achieve optimal health on a cellular level. Walk-ins are wel-come. Willow Wellness Center, 309 Jones Rd, Taylors. 864-233-3033.

Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 2-3pm. Second Satur-day. Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class. Earthfare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 430-7469.

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ACUPUNCTURE

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

Has great results with acute and chronic pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, sciatica, back pain, stress; specializes in orthopedic issues and more, in an educa-tional tranquil environment. See ad, page 29.

BE NATURALJoan Massey, L. Ac.300 E. Blackstock Rd.864-574-5468•Spartanburg

Specializing in wellness, natural hormone therapy, allergies, auto-immune problems, and pain using acupuncture, herbs, laser therapy, and detoxification techniques.

GREENVILLE NATURAL HEALTH CENTERMarina Ponton, L. Ac.1901 Laurens Rd.864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.com

Specializing in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and therapeutic massage thera-py. We also offer a natural health services and products that will help you meet your health goals including herbs, nutrition, fertility, and pain management. See ad, page 18.

ALKALIzING WATER

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

We offer preventive health pro-grams and products that are based on a holistic approach to good health. Currently, we are offering True Water, an alkaline ionized water, that is truly one of a kind, and supports wellness in many specific ways. See ad, page 19.

ALLERGY/NUTRITION

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

Barbara looks at all your health needs – working with you to relieve allergies, improve im-mune function, relieve pain, increase energy, regulate hor-mones, clean up your diet and improve nutrition. See ad, page 9.

BODY RESHAPING GARMENTS

INTERNAL FITNESS400 S. Main St., Mauldin864-757-1269 or 864-386-1942www.Internal-Fitness.net

Men and Women drop 2-3 dress/pant sizes in minutes with our Reshaping Garments. Receive 20% off retail price this month. Abdomen Men’s Shirt $78.00. Women’s Body Magic Garment $168.00. Get a free consultation to reshape your body. See ad, page 12.

BRAIN TRAINING

LEARNING RX864-627-9192•Greenville864-595-2855•Spartanburgwww.LearningRx.com/Greenville

LearningRx makes finding the solution to your child’s

learning struggles simple. Schedule a cognitive skills test to discover the answer. The problem can be fixed. See ad, back cover.

CHILDBIRTH

CAROLINA WATERBIRTH915 South St.864-329-0010•Simpsonvillewww.CarolinaWaterBirth.com

“Where Birth Comes Naturally” Offering attentive, personal one-on-one care for you, and your family with Midwives, Doulas, and GYN care. See ad, page 30.

CHIROPRACTOR

DUPUY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC1209 NE Main St, Ste C864-399-9563•Simpsonvillewww.UpstateChiropractic.com

A Family Wellness Educational Insti-tution that empow-ers its patients with knowledge about

re-connecting with the inner healing power of the body. Specializing in Chiropractic, Whole Food Nutritional Counseling, Pulsed Electro Magnetic Healing Energy, Lifestyle Coaching, and Muscle Re-Educational Exercise. See ad, page 19.

FRANz FAMILY SPINAL CARE 205 Bryce Court (off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place)864-987-5995•Simpsonvillewww.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com.

A health and wellness center that provides NUCCA chiro-practic care for the whole family. All adjustments done by hand with none of the cracking and popping. We also provide BioMeridian Testing and whole food or-ganic supplements. See ad, page 33.

SYNAPSE CHIROPRACTIC 955 W.Wade Hampton Blvd.864- 848-0505•Greer www.SynapseChiropractic.com.

A wellness practice that incorpo-rates consultation & education in a modern facility. Gentle torque release adjusting, state of the art biofeedback, and neurological stress testing at reasonable rates.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

UPSTATE COLONICS, LLC 607 NE Main St.864-963-4466•Simpsonvillewww.UpstateColonics.com

Certified Colon Hydrotherapist with associated detox such as, ionic footbath, far infrared Bio-mat, and ear-candling. Clean professional office. Disposable supplies. See ad, page 10.

COUNSELING

JOHN BURTON, EDD LPC 600 East Washington St. # 608 864-467-1077•Greenvillewww.DrJohnBurton.com

Through interactive and experi-ential modalities, break free of your illusions and empower your self to reach beyond an ordinary life. See ad, page 14.

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NIA-DANCING THROUGH LIFEJustine Allenwww.NiaNexus.com.864-430-7469•Greenville

Nia i s a fun f i t -ness class drawn from dance, healing and martial arts. Benefits include cardiovas-cular conditioning, weight management, increased flexibility,

grace, strength and endurance. Check the ongoing calendar for our class locations.

HEALTH FOODS

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

Earth Fare offers a fan-tastic selection of prod-ucts including local or-

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

MARKET FOR LIFEMargaret Griffin2801 Wade Hampton Blvd., #15864-268-9255•TaylorsNatural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supple-ments, herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, health and beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize in customer service! Special orders welcome.

THE WILD RADISHJody Harris & Gigi Perry161 Verdin Rd.864-297-1105•Greenville

Vitamins and women’s products, goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice & smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, vegan/spelt and sugar-free baked goods, pet wellness, monthly healthy living classes. See ad, page 19.

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

Imagine a farmers market: fresh produce, meats, a fish market, a gourmet shop, a European bakery, the corner grocery store, and eat-in café, all rolled into one. Taste new foods, exchange

ideas and learn about the issues important to the local food community and the environment. Monthly calendar of events. We want to be your neighborhood supermarket. See ad, page 23.

HEALTHY HOME

LIVING HEALTHY TECHNOLOGIESMike and Pam ReekieAir & Water Purification864-271-0330•[email protected].

Trendy and eco-friendly tech-nologies of air and water purifi-cation for your home and office featuring a “Try before you Buy” policy. Feel and taste the differ-ence. See ad, page 12.

HOMEOPATHY

AUGUSTA STREET CLINICDr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE864-232-0082•GreenvilleRogerJaynez@yahoo.comwww.AugustaStClinic.comBio-energetic testing to show any energy imbal-ance, vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identify environmental allergies. We offer a variety of services at affordable rates. See ad, page 15.

LIFE COACH

LIFE COACHING INSTITUTEDr. Dianne Greyerbiehl864-282-8989•Greenville [email protected]

We are a coach-counseling center specializing in inside out deep change. The result … being the person or organization you can be. See ad, page 9.

MASSAGE/BODYWORK

ESSENTIAL KNEADS MASSAGE THERAPYTammy Forbes, LMBT #5494425 North Main Street, Suite C864-616-1380•Simpsonvillewww.TammyForbes.MassageTherapy.com

Massage positively affects EV-ERY system in your body. It is the first step in your journey to health and wellness. Come on in and reduce your stress, re-lieve your tired achy muscles and just relax! First visit is just $35 for a one hr. session. What are you waiting for? See ad page 11.

JENNIFER ULRICH, LMBT #6507Upstate Neurology103 Clair Drive864-295-0051•Piedmont

Want to feel whole again? Come in and speak with an attentive therapist who will listen to your needs. Swedish and Therapeutic deep tissue offered. See ad, page 11.

MASSAGE THERAPY AT ACUPUNCTURE OF GREERRita Cunningham, LMBT #5999864-451-9295•Greer

Stressed out? In pain? Relax, and enjoy health benefits with a therapeutic massage designed just for you. Swedish, deep tissue, foot reflexology, pre-natal services. Holiday Special thru Dec 31.-1 hour massage for $45. Call for appt.

TAI CHI MASSAGEJune Lordi, LMBT #4599106 Memorial Dr.864-877-0037•Greer

27 years experience in stress and pain reduction, and reha-bilitative massage therapy. Tai Chi/massage instruction. Work with athletes, maternity, in-fants, elderly, and medical re-ferrals. See ad, Page 11.

THE PAMPERED SOLELinda Goulart, LMBT #4812864-907-4940•GVL and SPTBG www.PamperedSoleOnline.com

Professional foot pamper-ing. Bringing balance to mind, body and “sole”. We create a memorable experience in the comfort of your own location or ours. Great for any occa-

sion. Individual or group rates available. Check out our web site for package descriptions. See ad, page 11.

zEN BODYWORKDuane Herndon, LMBT #6215425 North Main Street, Suite C864-979-8548•Simpsonville.ZenBodywork.MassageTherapy.com

A unique massage experience tailored to meet your specific health and wellness needs. Relaxation, stress relief, and muscle pain reduction are just a phone call away.Your first session is only $40 (a savings of $20) Don’t delay – Call today. See ad, page 11.

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zRIIKristin DiPrima, IE, #2833328864-553-9810KDiPrima@gmail.comwww.KristinDiPrima.MyZrii.com

Zrii helps you achieve a new level of health and vitality – greater energy levels, proper nutrition, detoxifies, bring body into proper balance. Chopra Center Endorsed. See ad, page 14.

PAIN/STRESS REDUCTION

MIGUN OF GREENVILLE4109 E. North St. Ste #100-A864-242-1160•Greenvillewww.MigunOfGreenville.com

Migun means beau-tiful health! 30-day Free trial of the re-

laxing Migun thermal massage system to reduce pain and stress in your life. Call today! See ad, page 29.

RESTAURANTS

COFFEE TO A TEA54 Lois St.864-350-6506•Greenville www.CakeSquaredGreenville.comAll-natural, chemical-free coffee, tea, and pas-tries. Also available are freshly baked breads, art breads, gluten-free, sugar-free, and other “special diet” items.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

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

Treating acute and chronic pain, using advanced, soft-tissue releases to achieve quick and long- lasting re-s u l t s . Y o u T u b e . c o m /watch?y=if09SgdEfgk. See ad, page 11.

TAI CHI/QIGONG

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC31 Boland Ct., Suite 147864-420-9839•Greenvillewww.QiWorksStudio.com

Rebuild your body’s balance, flexibility, strength, memory & health with Tai Chi & Qigong exercises. Classes in Qigong, Tai Chi 24, 103 & for Arthritis. Natural self-healing exercises. See ad, page 19.

WHOLISTIC CENTER

WILLOW WELLNESS CENTERJan Posey, CBT, CNHP309 Jones Rd.864-233-3033•[email protected] therapies including Quantum biofeedback, Voice Remapping, Reiki, Reflexology, acupunc-ture, ask a nurse, medical intuitive, massage, and Scalar Wave Laser. See ad, page 27.

YOGA/PILATES

QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC31 Boland Ct., Suite 147864-420-9839•Greenvillewww.QiWorksStudio.com

Basic Iyengar Yoga to rebuild your body for flexibility & strength. Qigong, TaiChi hand-forms & TaiChi Arthri-

tis available for balancing natural qi flow. Perfect compliments. See ad, page 21.

YOGANIzE2105 Old Spartanburg Rd.864-325-6053•Greerwww.Yoganize.com

Energize, revitalize, harmonize. A variety of all level classes daily Monday – Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hour class; Special-ized instruction. Gift certificates available. $99 monthly unlim-ited classes special. See ad, page 21.


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