January 2010 - Natural Awakenings

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newsbriefsHealthy Living Expo atWhole Foods MarketNatural Awakenings Magazine is sponsoring a Healthy Living Expo. It will behosted by Whole Foods Market on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 12-4pm.Meet natural and eco-friendly businesses and fitness and wellness providersfrom around the Upstate. Taste new foods, exchange ideas and learn aboutthe issues important to the local community and the environment. There will beopportunities to sample products and services, enter raffles, as well as free chairmassages.Whole Foods Market is located at 1140 Woodruff Rd, in Greenville. For moreinformation call 864-248-4910. See ad, page 11.SOS Thrift StoreRelocates in GreenvilleThe SOS Thrift Store in Greenville is now open in theirnew location, 1184 N. Pleasantburg Drive, in the oldEthan Allen building across from Bob Jones University. According to the storemanager, the grand re-opening on Tuesday, December 1 was a great success.The thrift store’s new, larger space will allow the store to accept furniture andother large items. The store also has an employee breakroom, water fountain andcustomer restroom.The hours of operation are Tuesday – Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. The store isclosed Sunday and Monday. SOS (Support Outreach Services, Inc.) is a non-profitministry that supports several local ministries as well as missionaries abroad.For more information about SOS, call 864-244-0911 or visit yoursos.org.C.A.T.’s Clay Works -a Pottery Studio for the PeopleYou don’t have to be an artist when you walkin, but you’ll feel like one when you walkout. C.A.T.’s Clay Works, a full functioning potterystudio, opened in October as an extensionof Creating Artists for Tomorrow at 1711 OldSpartanburg Road in Greer. It is a place for thegrownups to get away from day to day stressors,but still feel productive by creating a piece of artwith their own bare hands.Clay is one of the oldest and purest artistic mediums. It can be rendered inany number of ways from using the potter’s wheel, building with clay slabs, renderingfrom blocks, or if you just want to get acquainted with the clay, molds areavailable to help one acquire a shape. There is always staff on hand to get youstarted and teach you the basic rules of working with ceramics. The staff will alsogive you space to explore and create on your own.What’s great about the studio is you don’t have to sign up for a class. CreatingArtists for Tomorrow envisioned this as a place where people could come andgo as they please. Prices start at $35 and that includes six pounds of clay, yourglazes, kiln firings, and two studio visits.C.A.T.’s Clay Works is open 10am Monday thru Saturday; closing times vary.For more information, call 864-244-0616. See ad, page 28.Cliffs Cottage atFurman Reopensas Shi Center forSustainabilityThe David E. Shi Center for Sustainabilityat Furman (newly renamedfor Furman’s outgoing president) movedinto the Cliffs Cottage on campus lateDecember 2009. The LEED Platinumregisteredbuilding was built as SouthernLiving Magazine’s first sustainable showcasehome and is a model of environmentallyresponsible design, buildingtechniques, materials and energy-savingsystems. The facility was built usingsustainable practices including passivesolar design and a ground-sourceheat pump, and furnished using localand sustainably-made products. It alsoincludes a rainwater collection for irrigation,native species landscaping, and a¼ acre organic practice garden servingthe campus and broader community.The home is also powered by five solarinstallations around the home, includingseveral solar photovoltaic installations(both fixed and tracking) and a solarthermal installation.After a year of public tours servingover 20,000 visitors, the home closed inearly September 2009 to be reconfiguredto serve as office, classroom, and meetingspace for the Shi Center. The facilitywill house the Shi Center staff, studentworkers, and affiliated faculty, as wellas provide space for teaching, research,service, and community collaborationaround sustainability issues.The David E. Shi Center for Sustainabilityis an academic, multi-disciplinaryand non-partisan institute that coordinatesthe university’s sustainability effortsamong students, faculty, staff, and communitypartners. For more information,call 864-294-2000 or visit furman.edu/sustain.natural awakenings January 20105

newsbriefsCelebrating One Year ofNUCCA in the UpstateOne year ago, Drs. Monika and Benjamin Franzopened a very unique clinic in the Upstate. Thedoctors utilize the NUCCA procedure with proper dietand nutrition to care for people as a whole.NUCCA practitioners look at the whole body toalleviate the symptoms a person may have. The focusof NUCCA is an area where a tiny imbalance cancause problems throughout the entire body. “It’s likeworking on each person’s own fuse box; if things areoff by just a bit, half the house can flicker or go dark,”states Dr. Benjamin Franz.The doctors have treated children and adults forheadaches, bed wetting, neck/back pain, scoliosis,sciatica, vertigo, numbness, etc. “We live to help others;it has been an exciting year for us. It has been anhonor to know that people think so highly of our carethey are willing to regularly travel 2 hours or more justto see us,” says Dr. Monika Franz.There are only 250 doctors worldwide qualified toperform the NUCCA procedure. NUCCA, the subjectof much clinical research, has been proven to lowerblood pressure on average of 17 points, citing a studypublished in the Journal of Human Hypertension.To celebrate their one-year anniversary in theUpstate, during the month of January, Franz FamilySpinal Care will be offering free consultations, exams,initial x-rays (if needed), and report of findings toall new patients ($180 value) as well as $20 off onefollow-up visit for existing patients when you mentionthis article.Franz Family Spinal Care is located at 205 BryceCt. (off Woodruff Rd., in Woodruff Place), in Simpsonville.For more information, call 864-987-5995 orvisit FranzFamilySpinalCare.com. To learn more aboutNUCCA, visit nucca.org. See ad, page 19.Drs. Monika andBenjamin FranzCreative Expression Venue& Coffee House Opens In GreerBeyond the Natural has recentlyopened its doors to its uniqueestablishment that features not onlya coffee house but an art gallerywith exhibit rooms as well as acommunity working studio. Thegallery features many unique stylesof expression from hand-craftedstone tables and wood furnitureto ceramics, paintings, drawings,photography, jewelry and much more from local artists. Coowners,Adam Greer, and Brannon Massey are open to new ideasand portraying art to the community. The Coffee House featuresmany unique, delicious creations from coffee to smoothies. A bitlike home, everyone is welcome to relax and enjoy art in a casualatmosphere.Beyond the Natural is located at 703 West Poinsett Street, nextto the Clock Restaurant, Greer. Hours are Tues.-Sat., 10am-8pm.Call Adam Greer 864-497-8278 for more information. See ad, page13.Fitness StudioOpens in Mauldin4Balance Fitness is excited toannounce the grand opening of MuvEFitness in Motion Studio - a new conceptin fitness. Experience a range of uniquedance-stylized classes and holisticexercise with the purpose of getting youmoving and keeping your mind, bodyand spirit in balance. The MuvE Studiowas created to be a place where guestscan experience a variety of fitness classesthat are fun, exciting, and good for theirhealth.Now is the time of year that peoplestart making New Years’ resolutions toget healthier, happier, and more physicallyactive. Why not accomplish thesegoals with something new and exciting. 4Balance opened theMuvE Studio to complement its existing Boot Camp fitness programming.MuvE has a class for “every body” including ZUMBA, NIA,Belly Fit, Yoga & Pilates. What “MuvEs” you?MuvE (pronounced move) is about expressing yourself, livingin the moment, and feeling great. There may be steps to follow,changes in rhythms or poses, warming up and cooling down but it’sabout letting go and having fun. That’s when you can truly live andmove in the moment!Muve is located at 787 East Butler Rd (next to 4Balance Fitness)in Mauldin. For more information, call 864-881-1557, visit muvefit.com for all the latest classes, special events, and workshop informationor become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/muvefitness.6 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

Greenville RecyclingBusiness RecognizedLeft to right:Gerry Fishbeck,Elizabeth Garrison, andLt. Governor AndreBauer.The South Carolina Recycling MarketDevelopment Advisory Council and theSouth Carolina Department of Commercerecently recognized the achievements ofEver-Green Recycling Company LLC for itsimpact on South Carolina’s environment,communities and economy. Ever-GreenRecycling received recognition for the “BestSmall Recycling Business.”Ever Green Recycling collects paper, cardboard,aluminum, plastic, glass and electronicsfor recycling. The company has partneredwith more than 50 businesses to develop andimplement recycling programs and providerecycling services. Ever-Green Recycling hasrecycled over 250 tons of materials in thepast year and is a member of South Carolina’sRecycling Industry Group, U.S. Green BuildingCouncil and other local environmental organizations. Ever-Green Recyclingis also active in the local community and is working with the Metropolitan ArtsCouncil in Greenville on a campaign to place permanent recycling receptacleswrapped in artwork, provided by local artists, around downtown Greenville.The 2009 Recycling Business Forum was held last month in Columbia. Theforum provided information on South Carolina’s Recycling Industry Group,business reporting, recycling markets and featured presentations by the GeorgiaDepartment of Community Affairs, the Carolina Recycling Association and theSoutheast Recycling Development Council.For more information about Ever-Green Recycling LLC, call Elizabeth Garrison864-230-9800 or visit ever-greenrecycling.com.New Year, New Name for ColonHydrotherapy Office in Simpsonvilleut with the old, and in with the new,” says Angela“OToplovich, owner and operator of Upstate Colonicsin Simpsonville. As of January 1, 2010, Upstate Colonics willhave a new name, “Bridge to Wellness.”Toplovich explains, “The name change is a necessaryand positive step, for it speaks of what the business is allabout. Bridge to Wellness is just that - a bridge to help thecommunity maintain good health, prevent dis-ease, and aidin overcoming health challenges.”Angela ToplovichThe goals of Bridge to Wellness are achieved by theservices offered such as colon cleansing, foot detoxing, andthermotherapy (Biomat) - all centered around removing toxic waste from thebody and helping to strengthen the immune system.Bridge to Wellness, will also be hosting Healthy Living classes each month.Check the calendar listings for date and times.Bridge to Wellness is located at 607 N.E. Main St., in Simpsonville. There willbe a “Transition Celebration” on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 1-7pm. Otherpractitioners in the Upstate will be there to join in the celebration. For moreinformation, call 864-963-4466. See ad, page 28.Carolina StressRelief Opens inSpartanburgElaine LangCarolina StressRelief , anew office in theSpartanburg area,offers MindfulnessBased StressReduction (MBSR)and counselingfor stress, lifechanges, grief,loss, depression, anxiety, past traumaticexperiences, cancer and other chronicillnesses and alcohol/ drug use.Modern life is very stressful. Havingan acute or chronic illness is even morestressful. The practice of mindfulness isa powerful tool that can be learned andused by everyone. It is essential for navigatingtough times, savoring good times,and for inspiring peace and joy in themidst of chronic stress/ chronic illness.Mindfulness Based Stress Reductionis accepted as a safe and effective interventionfor reducing stress. No negativeeffects of MBSR have been reported inthe literature. Advanced Practice Nurseshave been encouraged to use MBSR intheir practice due to its safety and effectivenessin a variety of populations.(Praissman, 2008). Elaine Lang is a CertifiedAdvanced Practice Nurse in AdultPsychiatric Mental Health. She hasover 1,000 hours of mindfulness trainingand supervision and is certified asan Advanced Group facilitator throughPhoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (pryt.com).Two structured 8 week programsled by Elaine will be offered at CarolinaStress Relief in January 2010. One groupwill meet on Mondays from 4pm - 6pmbeginning Monday, January 25. Anothergroup will meet on Tuesdays from6pm - 8pm beginning Tuesday, January26. Free appointments to discuss howthe groups match with your needs areavailable on Wednesday, January 20 andFriday, January 22.Carolina Stress Relief is located at657 Hwy 221 North in Spartanburg. Itis convenient to I-85, USC Upstate andSRMC (Spartanburg Regional MedicalCenter). For more information, call 864-583-3621 or visit MyBodyandSoul.com.natural awakenings January 20107

newsbriefsEarth Fare is Giving YourPantry a Makeover for FREEBring in yourunhealthy pantrystaples and trade themin for healthier EarthFare products – forFREE. In an effort toencourage communitymembers to start their own health journey, Earth Fare is offering a free PantryMakeover to everyone who signs up for its new website.To take advantage of the FREE Pantry Makeover, sign up for Earth Fare’sHealthy Journey at EarthFare.com/CreateAccount.aspx to receive the PantryMakeover coupon. Bring in this coupon and you can exchange one pantryitem per food category for a free comparable Earth Fare item. Go to the site forfurther details.Earth Fare has a food philosophy that prohibits items with high-fructosecorn syrup, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) all of whichhave been linked to health issues like childhood obesity. In addition to theabove, Earth Fare has banned all items containing antibiotics, synthetic growthhormones, artificial colors, flavors and fragrances, preservatives and bleachedor bromated flour.Earth Fare is located at 3620 Pelham Rd. in Greenville. For more information,call 864-527-4220.New YogaInstructionOffered in theUpstateLess Stress Yogais now openfor business in theUpstate. NicoleJordan, RegisteredYoga Teacher, offersgroup as well as privateinstruction. Groupclasses are offered at various locationsin Greenville, Mauldin, Fountain Innand Simpsonville. The Simpsonvilleclasses are held at CenterStage Danceand Performance Company, 413 SEMain Street. Private one-on-one yogasessions are arranged to best meet eachindividual’s needs and schedule. Nicoleis a Registered Yoga Teacher withYoga Alliance, a voluntary registrationorganization that promotes continuingeducation and high standards of teachingand ethics among its instructors. Nicolehas completed training in both children’syoga and prenatal/post-natal yoga.Everyone has stress in their lives, butan overabundance of or prolonged periodsof stress can lead to poor health. Chronicstress has been linked to many health issues,such as fatigue, heart disease, digestiveproblems, sleeplessness, autoimmunediseases and depression. Also, a lifestyleminus physical activity can lead to tight,short muscles, which can increase the riskof injury, even while doing simple, everydaytasks, such as picking up a child.Private yoga sessions are designedaround each individual’s goals, whetherthey want to increase flexibility, train fora marathon or deepen their spirituality.Group classes offer a range of stretchesthat work every muscle group and leavestudents feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.For anyone who wants to make a positivechange in their life for the New Year,yoga can immediately bring an increasein energy and give the immune system aboost.For more information about LessStress Yoga, call 864-419-4204 or visitless-stressyoga.com for a listing of groupclasses available. See ad, page 31.8 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

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healthykidsGUARDING AGAINSTHow Environmental Toxins May Contributeto Autism Spectrum Disorderby Brita BelliWhen the results of an autism study were publishedin the journal Pediatrics in October 2009, the figureswere shocking—one in every 91 U.S. childrenwas reported to have autism. That was up from one in 500a decade ago, with boys four times as likely to acquire thedisorder.Behaviors of autism include: failure to respond to stimulior make eye contact; speech delays; compulsive behaviorlike head-shaking; stacking objects or intense repetition ofdaily activities; and extreme noise sensitivity.For years, research into the causes of autism has revolvedaround genetics. Even as the rate of autism amongthe nation’s children continues to rise at an astonishing 10 to17 percent a year, research has been slow to shift its focus toother factors—namely, environmental toxins.The Chemical ConnectionNew autism research is making the case that environmentaltoxins such as mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs), flame retardants and pharmaceutical drugs—includingantidepressants in utero or antibiotics in infancy—may beaggravating a pre-existing genetic condition.Yet James Adams, head of the Autism/Asperger’s ResearchProgram at Arizona State University, remarks that,“There is still extremely little money out there for lookinginto environmental issues.”Adams’ own research has discovered a correlationbetween heavy metal exposure and autism severity. In onestudy, Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a medication usedto treat lead poisoning, was administered to children withautism. The researchers found that children with autism“dumped three times as much mercury as typical children,”reports Adams, suggesting that their bodies could not properlyexcrete the toxin. In another study, the baby teeth of childrenwith autism were found to contain twice the mercury asthose of typical children.Adams’ findings have also uncovered one commonthread in the medical history of children with autism: heavyuse of oral antibiotics in infancy. He explains that antibioticsdisrupt the gut’s good flora, further diminishing the child’sability to excrete toxins. Such treatments are primarily used forrecurring ear infections, but as Dr. Jerry Kartzinel reports in hisbook, Healing and Preventing Autism (co-written with celebrityautism treatment advocate Jenny McCarthy), those frequentear infections are, “the most common marker for immunesystem dysfunction... in babies and very young children.”A New ApproachA growing number of doctors likeKartzinel and researchers likeAdams are subscribing to theprotocols set out by DefeatAutism Now! (DAN), aproject of the nonprofitAutism Research Institute,which supports abiomedical basis forautism and its treatment.DAN practitioners,according to thegroup’s description,“do not regard psychotropicdrugs as the bestor only means of treatingautistic patients.” Instead,they look for triggers thatmay aggravate a pre-existing geneticcondition. These include everything10 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

from vaccines to environmental toxins, like mercury, in fish,arsenic in drinking water and lead in air pollution; overuse ofantibiotics and over-the-counter medicines in early infancy;and a diet heavy in wheat and dairy that contributes to gutinflammation.This holistic view of autism’s causes also extends to thepotential range of treatments. These may include chelationtherapy (removing heavy metals), gluten- and casein-free diets(removing wheat and dairy), administering supplements withomega-3 fatty acids and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (inwhich oxygen is administered in a pressurized chamber).“The presumption,” advises Richard Lathe, a molecularbiologist and author of Autism, Brain, and Environment, “isthat environmental toxicity has increased enough that, combinedwith childhood vaccines, [industrial] production andfish consumption, it has led to an increase in total exposureto heavy metals.”Consequently, these concerned researchers are pointingout clear steps that parents can take to minimize theirown and their children’s toxic exposures, starting by takingprecautions during pregnancy, minimizing exposure to mercuryby avoiding fish like shark and swordfish and limitingconsumption of albacore tuna. Pregnant women, counselsLathe, should also be sure to take the proper prenatalvitamins, such as calcium, so that the fetus is not drawingminerals from the mother’s bones, where heavy metals arestored.“The body locks heavy metals away in bone and fat,”explains Lathe. “During pregnancy, that stuff is recycled [insupplying nourishment] to the child.”It’s also important to avoid exposures to toxic chemicalsvia cleaning products, both during pregnancy and after birth.Homemade substitutes, using ingredients like distilled whitevinegar and baking soda, are safe (and cheap) alternatives.Other chemical culprits? Plastic containers and bathtoys can leech chemicals when heated, cleaned or used forteething. Car seats and crib mattresses made with flame retardants,as well as toys with lead paint, carry toxins.A 2005 study from the nonprofit watchdog EnvironmentalWorking Group found an average of 200 industrialchemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood samplesfrom 10 babies born in U.S. hospitals around the country.Of these, the report said, “180 cause cancer in humans andanimals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and208 cause birth defects... in animal tests.”For children who may have an underlying geneticpredisposition to autism, the chemical overload starts early.Increasing it through allergy-triggering diets, an overload ofantibiotics and/or mercury-containing vaccines could havedangerous, long-lasting consequences. Informed parentsknow to take precautions early and often.Resources: Autism Research Institute at DefeatAutismNow.com; Environmental Working Group at ewg.org; Pediatricspublished study at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-1522v1.Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine.natural awakenings January 201011

healthbriefsJanuary is Thyroid Awareness Month andJanuary 5-11 is National Folic Awareness WeekNatural Pressure ReliefFolic Acid UpdateFolic acid, or folate, a B vitamin found inmany vegetables and whole grains, is knownto reduce neural tube defects in infants whentaken during pregnancy. But now, a study at theUniversity of Southern California has discoveredthat men taking a daily folic acid supplement of1 milligram ran twice the risk of prostate cancerthan those who took a placebo. Many foods arealready fortified with folic acid, say experts in aBMC Public Health article, and taking the vitamin insupplements may result in “overdosing.”Source: BioMed Central, 2009Glutamic acid, the most commonamino acid in vegetables, and whichaccounts for almost a quarter of the proteinin vegetables, also helps reduce bloodpressure. Eating a vegetable-based diet,suggests a new study published in theJournal of the American Heart Association,could help counter the current massivepublic health problem of high blood pressure,for which diagnosis and drug treatmentis often inadequate.Surfing the WebBoosts Brain PowerCrossword puzzles, move over, because a newstudy from the University of California atteststhat “Googling” or otherwise browsing the Internetlights up the brain like a Roman candle. When studyparticipants performed Web searches while undergoingMRI scans, they showed an improved efficiencyin cognitive processing and in the way their brain encodes information. This heldtrue even for middle-aged and older individuals who had minimal computer experienceand who performed Internet searches for only a short period of time.Internet searching, it appears, engages a complicated brain activity that exercisesand improves the brain when it comes to language, reading, memory, visualabilities, and reasoning and decision-making processes. The good news is that wenow have a new way to keep our brains fired up and that our brains continue tolearn and remain sensitive to fresh stimulation at any age.Source: National Library of Medicine (nlm.nih.gov)KeepingOur ThyroidHealthyThe thyroid, one of the most importantglands, influences manybody functions, including maintainingenergy levels, sleep and metabolism.To function properly, it needsthe right nutrients, foremost amongwhich is iodine, a basic buildingblock of thyroid hormones.According to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, iodinedeficiency is on the rise in the UnitedStates, and choosing foods wisely iscrucial. Sea vegetables, such as kelp,wakame and nori, the seaweed usedfor making sushi, are good sources ofiodine and many other key mineralsthat support thyroid health.Zinc, iron and copper are essentialto producing thyroid hormones,and antioxidants like vitamins A, Cand E are necessary for neutralizingphysical oxidative stress, a conditionthat often occurs along with poorthyroid function. Selenium, a tracemineral needed only in tiny amounts,is readily supplied in foods like Brazilnuts, peanuts, fish, eggs, parsley, oatsand mushrooms, as well as the notedsea vegetables.Source: Adapted from Womento-Women.com.12 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

communityspotlightUpstate’s Wholistic Medicine ManDr. Roger Jaynes believes Bioenergetic Testingimproves one’s quality of health and life.By Rachel SokolMost of us are familiar with the oldadage, “do unto others as you’d havedone to you.” This well-known expressionhas guided Dr. Roger Jaynes throughouthis career. Dr. Jaynes, a chiropractor,specializes in the homeopathic treatmentsof patients. He truly enjoys helping others,both on a physical and emotional level,and even practices what he preaches topatients.A graduate of the University of SouthCarolina at Columbia, Dr. Jaynes initiallyworked as a social worker. “I found therewasn’t always improvement with some ofthe clients, which made me think, theremust be some other way,” he says. He meta naturopath doctor, who encouraged Dr.Jaynes to undergo wholistic testing to alleviatesome stomach issues. “ After followinga homeopathic remedy this doctor suggested,I no longer had stomach issues,”says Dr. Jaynes. “Actually, everything inmy body worked better after that.” Dr.Jaynes was intrigued by wholisitc healingthrough supplements, and wanted to learnmore. He began attending seminars abouthomeopathy and decided a career changewas in order.He decided to get a post-doctoratedegree in homeopathy from Texas ChiropracticCollege and Diplomate statuswith the National Board of HomeopathicExaminers. Trained as a traditional chiropractor,Dr. Jaynes wanted to go beyondjust ‘adjusting’ the body on a physicallevel. “It’s not just back pain; it’s so muchmore,” he says. He added homeopathy tohis list of expertise, because, as he explains,“there was much more to helpingpeople feel better—I wanted to be a betterpractitioner.”Homeopathy has been around for over200 years and started in Germany. “It’svery new in South Carolina,” says Dr.Jaynes, who believes studying it has madehim a more compassionate and effectivepractitioner. He is also trained in Bioener-Dr. Jaynes and Cathy S.getic Testing, in which a computerbasedinstrument measures the energyof the body. Initially developedin Europe, Bioenergetic Testing usesacupuncture meridian point readingsto provide an accurate methodfor determining the energetic causesof ailments.Dr. Jaynes checks his patients’hormones, electrical levels, andstress on their organs, determiningwhat supplements they may needfor healing. “Homeopathy is a greatmethod of healing without drugs.”His patients come in with allsorts of ailments, and are of variousages. “A big problem I see is that manypatients don’t even know what theyare eating. They don’t know they havea wheat allergy,” he says. “Not eatingright manifests itself in other areasof the body. Many people are brainwashedto think they need pills for theirailments, but in reality, they just needto clean the body out.”Although he advocates Easternhealing modalities, Dr. Jaynes doesn’tnecessarily rule out traditional medicalcare. “Certain conditions become criticaland need to be treated by modernmedicine,” he says.Dr. Jaynes truly enjoys his job, especiallywhen he sees patients overcometheir health barriers without a dependenceon modern medicines. “It’s likegardening; you watch your flowers andplants bloom and look great. Patientsalso have to be treated a certain way;a special way. Like flowers, you watchthem grow, bloom and heal.”Roger Jaynes, D.C.’s practice is locatedat 1521 Augusta Street in Greenville.For more info, or to schedule an appointment,call 864-232-0082. See ad,page 17.Rachel Sokol is a NY-based writer,editor and contributor to various editionsof Natural Awakenings.natural awakenings January 201013

y Lisa Marshallenvisioningthe future ofHEALTHCAREAs a tie-dye-clad, free-spirited medical student of the ’60s with a fascination for botanical remedies, Chinesemedicine and mind-body healing, young Andrew Weil soon became disheartened by the conventionalapproach to medicine as practiced in the West. “I was dismayed at the lack of connection with the naturalworld, the complete ignorance about botanicals and the utter absence of interest in any mind-body connection,”recalls Dr. Weil, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1968 as a medical doctor, with nointention to ever practice medicine. “I left there completely unprepared to help people stay well. I got verydiscouraged.”Now, 40 years later, this bestselling author, internationally renowned physician and founder of the ArizonaCenter for Integrative Medicine has channeled his discontent into action. Weil is among those pioneering aburgeoning new kind of medicine that many insist holds the answer to our nation’s healthcare woes.Integrative medicine, a thoughtful blend of conventionalmedicine, common sense prevention and modalitiesonce dubbed alternative, such as acupuncture, meditation,breath work and dietary supplements, has caught onwidely from coast to coast in the past decade, both amongconsumers and once-skeptical healthcare practitioners. TheAssociation of American Medical Colleges reports that 113of the nation’s 126 medical schools now include discussionof complementary and alternative therapies in conventionalmedical courses. Seventy-seven offer standalone electives insuch approaches as traditional Chinese medicine and mindfulness-basedstress reduction. As of this year, eight majormedical schools require that students take part in a 250-hourintegrative medicine curriculum as part of their residency.According to the American Hospital Association, 16 percentof hospitals, including medical facilities at Harvard and Dukeuniversities, now feature integrative medicine centers. Ofthose that don’t, 24 percent plan to offer them in the future.14 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

In February 2009, the Institute of Medicine, once leeryof all things alternative, held a momentous two-day summit,Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, inviting600 policymakers and practitioners to explore where thisnew form of medicine is taking us. Dayslater, a congressional health committeewas calling on Weil—once a darkhorse among his medical colleagues—fortestimony about how to fix the nation’scrumbling healthcare system.His answer: Stop focusing so muchon making our current system moreaccessible via insurance reform, andinstead, create a new system.“What we have is not a healthcaresystem at all; it is a disease managementsystem,” advises Weil. “Making the currentsystem cheaper and more accessiblewill just spread the dysfunction morewidely. What we need is a new kind ofmedicine.”Integrative,Not AlternativeMary Guerrera, a medical doctor anddirector of integrative medicine at theUniversity of Connecticut School ofMedicine, stresses that integrative is notjust another word for alternative.“Alternative medicine indicatessomething to be used in place of.Integrative is a term that has emerged in the past decadeto reflect a bringing together of the best that conventionaland alternative medicine have to offer,” says Guerrera, whowent on to study acupuncture and holistic medicine aftercompleting her conventional medical training in the ‘80s.She explains that because one person can’t be an expertin everything, integrative medicine hinges on the idea ofteam care. For instance, a cancer patient might see her specialistsfor chemotherapy and surgery, and then be referredto an acupuncturist for treatments to help with nausea orpain management, as well as a nutritionist to help her restorelost weight. A patient going into surgery might practicemindfulness-based meditation beforehand, which has beenshown to hasten healing times, decrease hospital stays andthus, save money.“Integrative medicine is team-based, collaborative care,”Guerrera explains.Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri is medical director andfounder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, amulti-disciplinary center that offers care for people withheart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer,diabetes, stress and women’s health issues. She notes thatthe center receives 3,500 patients a month, many of whomarrive seeking relief from costly drugs or surgeries.“One patient came to me who had just had a bypass.He was 330 pounds, suffered from sleep apnea and was“No amount ofideological argumentever changed anything.It was when pocketbooksstarted gettingsqueezed that peoplestarted paying attention.Things are going toget a lot worse, andwhen they do, thewisdom of what weare doing will becomeeven more apparent.”~ Dr. Andrew Weildiabetic. He had all the risk factors for heart disease,”says Guarneri. She enrolled him in a $2,800, three-monthweight loss and exercise program (covered only in part byinsurance). “He lost 168 pounds and he went from taking16 drugs to three. Just with that singleindividual, the system saved enormousamounts of money.”Money TalksIn 1997, after years of quietly teachingand practicing integrative medicine inArizona, Weil was propelled from relativeobscurity to the cover of Time magazine.He has since become a go-to resource forboth lawmakers and other doctors seekinghealthcare advice.Weil believes that money, or lackthereof, made it happen.“No amount of ideological argumentever changed anything,” he reflects. Inthis case, “It was when pocketbooksstarted getting squeezed that peoplestarted paying attention. Things are goingto get a lot worse, and when they do,the wisdom of what we are doing willbecome even more apparent.”During congressional testimonybefore the Senate committee on health,education, labor and pensions last February,Weil joined heart physician andhealth guru Dr. Dean Ornish and othersin rattling off a stunning list of statistics:The United States currently spends 16 percent of its grossdomestic product on health care, more than any other countryin the world, yet its health outcomes are ranked 37th inthe world by the World Health Organization. In 2006, insurancecompanies covered 1.3 million coronary angioplastyprocedures, at roughly $48,000 each, and 448,000 coronarybypass operations at a cost of $99,000. Yet, things likenutrition counseling, exercise programs and stress-reductionclasses, which studies show could prevent as much as 90percent of all heart disease, are typically not covered byinsurance.That, remarks Weil, needs to change, and he’s optimisticthat it will.“We need to transform medicine so we are not so dependenton these high-tech expensive solutions for everything,”concludes Weil, who outlines his plan in his newbook, Why our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine ThatCan Transform the Future. “We need doctors who knowwhen and when not to use them and who are trained to useother kinds of interventions. That’s the great promise of integrativemedicine: It can bring effective, lower-cost treatmentsinto the mainstream.”Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Colorado; connect atLisaAnnMarshall.com.natural awakenings January 201015

consciouseatingNATURAL DEFENSETop 10 Whole Foods to Counter Agingby Gary NullToday’s battle against the effects of aging buzzes withhype about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But whatabout the foods most people typically eat?It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in everydaykitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keepus looking and feeling younger and improve our all-aroundhealth without breaking the budget.1. Oranges Loaded with antioxidants, orangesare also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and significantamounts of vitamins A and B 1,potassium and calcium. Accordingto studies by the Australianresearch group CSIRO andothers, oranges help boostimmunity,lower cholesterol and reducefree radical damage andoxidative stress.2. Blueberries One of the mostexciting nutritional properties of blueberries is their abundanceof antioxidants called anthocyanins.Studies published in the Journal ofNeuroscience suggest that these powerfulphytonutrients neutralize free radicaldamage, enhance the health of allbody tissues, protect the cardiovascularsystem, guard the brain against oxidativestress, and improve brain function, includingmemory.3. Onions The more pungent the onion,the greater the health benefits. Studies like thosefrom Cornell University have found that high onionconsumption lowers blood sugarlevels and decreases total cholesterol,while increasing levels ofHDL (good cholesterol). Consequently,onions are beneficialin preventing heart disease andstroke.16 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com4. Garlic Known health benefitsof garlic are extensive. The Journal ofNutritional Biochemistry reports thatgarlic inhibits cardiac artery calcificationand reduces the amounts of free radicals in the bloodstream,helping to reduce plaque deposits in the arteries. Researchby the University of Maryland Medical Center also atteststhat garlic contains anti-inflammatory compounds that helpprotect against conditions often associated with aging, likeasthma and arthritis.5. Legumes All types of everyday legumes are an excellentsource of cholesterol-lowering fiber and energy-boostingprotein and iron. No one bean has an advantage over theothers in providing vital nutrients. Lentils are high in fiberand, according to a study published in Nutrition Reviews,help to manage blood sugar. Black beans are rich in anthocyanidins.Kidney beans, filled with thiamin, work to improvefunctioning of neurotransmitters essential for memory, notesthe National Institutes on Aging. Green beans are rich invitamin K, essential to bonesupport. Garbanzo beansprovide high amounts ofminerals that aid in metabolizingcarbohydrates,fats and proteins andstrengthening tooth enamel,as studied by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, a professor at TulaneUniversity School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.According to research by the National Institutes of Healthand others, fiber-rich legumes play an important role in theprevention of gallstones, increased cardiac health, regulationof blood sugar, lowered total cholesterol levels (as wellas increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol) and protectionfrom cancers, especially colorectal cancer.6. Shiitake MushroomsThese fungi area good source of iron andlentinan, a polysaccharide thatstudies at the Iizuka Institute,in Japan, suggest activates ourimmune system’s tumor-fightingT cells.

7. Tomatoes Tomatoes are loaded with healthy vitamins and trace minerals.They are also a good source of lycopene, which studies fromthe American Association for Cancer Research havelinked to the protection of DNA from damage,prevention of heart disease and protection againstcancers, including colorectal, breast, endometrial,lung and pancreatic types. Tomatoes are alsorich with carotenoids, which research by the CochraneHepato-Biliary Group has associated withprotection from heart disease and cancer, improvednight vision and regulation of blood sugar.8. Leafy Greens Calorie-for-calorie, greens are among the most nutrientpackedfoods we can eat. Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage,collard greens and watercress are all solid sources of powerfulnutrients. Eating a variety of leafy greens has been shown byKatherine Tucker, Ph.D., with the Jean Mayer U.S. Departmentof Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Agingat Tufts University, to help improve bone density (a problemarea when aging), increase night vision, lower bloodpressure, boost energy, increase circulatory health, protectagainst macular degeneration, and work to prevent a varietyof cancers.9. Soy Although soy is a legume, it deserves separate mention, because of itsextensive and well-researched health benefits and use in a widerange of forms. Soy offers a high concentration of molybdenum,a trace mineral that plays a role in three enzyme systemsinvolved in metabolizing carbs, fats and proteins andtryptophan, an amino acid essential for growthand normal metabolism, as well as iron, fiber,phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium,copper, vitamin B 2and potassium.10. Whole Grains While most Americansknow that whole-grain breads and pastas are healthier thanthose made with refined white flour, we might include many grains other thanwheat in our diet, in order to fight the effects of aging. Spelt, for example, providesriboflavin, which research from the Micronutrient InformationCenter with the Linus Pauling Institute showscan promote healthy skin and goodvision. Barley can help with sleepregulation. Millet can help reduce therisk of a heart attack and lower bloodpressure.With all these examples of trulygood eating right in our own kitchen,there is no reason not to start improving our diet right now to pave theway for a longer, healthier life.Gary Null has written 70 books, booklets and audio CDs on health and wellness,nutrition and alternative medicine. His syndicated radio talk show, Natural Livingwith Gary Null, is the longest-running continuously airing health program in America,and now also airs on the Internet. Null owns a dietary supplement company anda health foods store in New York City. For more information visit: GaryNull.comHow old wouldyou be if youdidn’t knowhow old youwere?~Satchel PaigeMigraines?Fibromyalgia?Irritable Bowel?Allergies?General Malaise?Anti-Aging?Call for Bioenergetic Testing:(864)-232-0082Dr. Roger Jaynes22 years experienceAugusta Street Clinic1521 Augusta St.Greenville, SC 29605natural awakenings January 201017

Breakthroughs inANTI-AGINGResearch Helps Us Live Longer and Healthierby Lisa MarshallFive hundred years after explorer Ponce deLeon roamed the West Indies and Floridain search of a vigor-restoring “fountain ofyouth,” we have yet to come up with a way toturn back time. But according to physicians andresearchers at the cutting edge of anti-agingresearch, we’re learning a lot about how to keepthe signs of aging at bay.“We’re seeing a ton of compelling researchlately on how to slow down the clock and livebetter and longer,” says Dr. Andrew Weil, anintegrative physician and author of Healthy Aging:A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being. “Happily, most of us willnot have to age the way our parents and grandparents did.”In the past decade, breakthrough research has radicallychanged our understanding of why our brain, organs and skinage and what we can do, eat or apply to slow the process.Here’s a look at some of the latest science and the technologiesto grow out of it.18 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com“What we havelearned in thepast few yearsis that you canliterally exerciseyour brain andadd in new circuitry.You can rewire it.”~ Andrew CarleWorkouts forthe Aging BrainPerhaps the greatest fear of an aging BabyBoomer is not flabby abs or wrinklingskin, but rather, the specter of a witheringbrain. By age 40, reports the Alzheimer’sAssociation, two-thirds of us experienceoccasional lapses of memory. By age 65,20 percent suffer mild cognitive impairment.One in eight seniors will suffer dementia.For decades, scientists assumed the brain was“hardwired” by around fifth grade, with a finitenumber of neural connections that inevitably atrophyover time, stealing our cognitive sharpness.It turns out they were wrong.“What we have learned in the past few yearsis that you can literally exercise your brain andadd in new circuitry. You can rewire it,” says ProfessorAndrew Carle, director of the Program inAssisted Living/Senior Housing Administration atGeorge Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia.The concept, called neuroplasticity, has spawned a $265million brain-game industry, according to consulting firmSharpBrains. More than 700 senior housing facilities nowfeature computer brain games, and “brain gyms” are poppingup in cities nationwide. Such games are typically eitherdownloadable programs for a home computer or a standalonegame console. They challenge hand-eye coordination,auditory processing, memory and the ability to multitask.Typically, the program adapts as the user plays, throwing innew challenges.Why not just read a book or do a crossword puzzle?“These are already well-trodden neuronal pathways,” saysCalifornia neuroscientist Henry Mahncke, Ph.D., vice presidentof research for brain game pioneer Posit Science. “Weknow from brain imaging studies that if you have somethingthat you are already good at and you do it, not much newlights up in the brain.”

By contrast, one 2006 study of 2,800 seniors, publishedin The Journal of the American Medical Association,found that those who engaged in a 10-session cognitivetraining program, with a four-session booster training at 11and 35 months, had less difficulty with daily living thanthe control group. More, they still showed heightenedcognitive abilities five years later.A 2009 study, published in the Journal of the AmericanGeriatrics Society, showed that 487 seniors who spentan hour a day, for eight weeks, using Posit’s brain fitnessprogram performed better on mental acuity tests than thecontrol group.Just which game is best remains a matter of debate.Current options are on the table at Dakim.com, Games-ForTheBrain.com, PositScience.com and VigorousMind.com.“We still haven’t had a study comparing this $500brain game to this $100 brain game to having someonewho never did crossword puzzles start doing crosswordpuzzles,” relates Carle. His advice:Find a new intellectual challenge thatwe enjoy enough to do regularly.“Probably the best single factor inall of this is the extent to which thegames get used,” he adds.Anti-aging SupplementsWhen it comes to the aging oforgans, much research in recent years has focused aroundnatural awakenings January 201019

IT’S TIME TO LOOKAND FEEL GREAT!HORMONE SEMINARSMONTHLY, CALL ORVISIT OURWEBSITE FORUPCOMING DATES864.850.9988livingwellhealthcare.com838 G Powdersville Rd. • EasleyCheryl W. Middleton, PA-C • Clif Caldwell, MDthe free radical theory. In essence, as ourbody is exposed to food, air and sun, itthrows off toxic byproducts, called freeradicals, that eat away at cell walls, causingdisease. In our youth, we have a builtinsystem of antioxidants that mop up freeradicals.In other words, “Like a new car, wehave this remarkable array of catalyticconverters to clean up the byproducts ofburning fuel,” explains Joe McCord, Ph.D.,a pioneer in antioxidant research from theUniversity of Colorado-Denver. “But as weage, our catalytic converters wear out.”Initially, test tube studies showedthat simple, nutritional antioxidants likevitamins C and E could neutralize freeradicals. This led to a 21st century boomin single-antioxidant supplements. But itturns out that their effect is minimal, “like afirefighter with one bucket, trying to put outa house fire,” McCord says.Instead, he and others contend, weneed to prompt the body to produce moreof its own antioxidants. Several nutrients,including sulforaphane from broccoli,curcumin from turmeric, anthocyanins fromberries, licorice and shallots, and the herbsmilk thistle and ashwaghanda, have beenshown to do that. Now, supplement companiesare rolling out an array of new products,including Protandim by Life Vantage,a product that came out of McCord’s work,and GliSodin, by Isocell, aimed at boostinginternal antioxidant production.One 2006 trial conducted at theUniversity of Colorado showed that when29 people took Protandim, biochemicalmarkers of oxidative stress declined by 40percent after one month. Another study,published in the Proceedings of the NationalAcademy of Science in 2007, foundthat a combination of sulforophane andcurcumin reduced skin cancer in mice.Meanwhile, researchers are exploringanother compound, resveretrol, containedin the skins of red grapes, berries and darkbeans, for its ability to slow aging by activatinggenes called sirtuins.One 2008 study by the NationalInstitute on Aging found that mice fedresveretrol had better balance and motorcoordination, plus bone, heart and eyehealth. Human trials have been scarce,but several are ongoing. In the meantime,hundreds of resveratrol supplements havehit the market, and some doctors say they20 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

are confident in its safety and alreadytaking it themselves.“Based on the science, I don’tthink there is a down side,” says Pittsburghneuroscientist and physicianJoseph Maroon, author of The LongevityFactor, published this year.Healthy SkinDr. Valorie Treloar, a Massachusettsdermatologist, says the antioxidanttheory has spurred a host of new topicalproducts, made with everything frommarine pine barkand green tea toacai or gogi berry,all potent antioxidants.“One of theadvantages to usingit topically isthat you can get ahigher quantity ofthe active moleculein the skin, assuming it is in a formthat penetrates through the epidermis,”she explains.Also, keep an eye out for newtopical omega-3 fatty acid and topicalprobiotics aimed at maintaining aproper microbial balance on the skin.One of the most radical topical skincare breakthroughs, from NuSkin, is aline of AgeLoc products that not onlytriple collagen production while dramaticallydecreasing an age-causing enzyme,but now also act on targeted groups ofgenes that regulate how we age. In effect,it resets the genes to youthful activity.Numerous companies are alsoexploring the “beauty from the insideout”concept, crafting everything fromantioxidant-rich skin health shakes tocandy chews made with cocoa antioxidants.One recent study in the Journalof European Nutrition found that whenwomen ingested 329 milligrams of cocoadaily, the flow of blood and oxygento the skin nearly doubled.“In the past few years, we haveseen some really good, well-designedtrials showing that internal nutrients canmake a difference, too,” remarks AlanLogan, a doctor of naturopathy andauthor of Your Skin, Younger.Weil says he sees the wealth ofnew anti-aging innovations as intriguing,but notes that one other criticalfactor for healthy aging often eludespeople: To accept growing older and allthe wisdom and experience it brings,with optimism, rather than dread.“The denial of aging is counterproductive,”he says. “To age gracefullymeans to let nature take its coursewhile doing everything in our power todelay and prevent disease.”natural awakenings January 201021

yTessaPorter MayIntegrativeMedicineCombining Conventional &Wholistic Methods of Healing.Integrative Medicine is a new termfor most people yet many Americansare unaware that they arealready a part of this growing approachto healthcare. In a 2008 reportfrom the National Center for Complementaryand Alternative Medicine(NCCAM) and the National Center forHealth Statistics (part of the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention), 38%of Americans are using some sort ofcomplementary/alternative medicinein addition to their regular doctors’visits. This cross over is the basis forthe Integrative Medicine movement.IM, as it is often called, is centeredaround treating the whole person –body, mind and spirit – by blendingconventional medicine and naturalhealing methods such as acupuncture,massage therapy, stress managementand nutritional supplementation. Theidea is to take the best of what bothtime-honored healing systems have tooffer and create a more effective wellnessmodel.There are key elements that distinguishthe Integrative Medicine approachfrom the more commonplaceconventional medical system. Forinstance, Integrative Medicine encouragesa shift to a whole-person methodof disease treatment and wellness. IMpractitioners recognize that each bodysystem is dependent upon and affected byother body systems. The familiar methodof treating a specific organ or symptom isdiscarded in favor of viewing the body asan inseparable whole. “One person withone symptom is not treated the same asanother person with the same symptom”says Dr. Lee Westmoreland, DC, of SoutheasternCenter for Functional Medicinein Greenville. The end result is not justsymptom relief but a deeper level of wellness.Another significant difference with theIM model is, for the first time in moderntimes, the patient and their healthcare professionalsare entering into a partnership.This collaboration allows for the patient tohave control over their own health strategy.The patient becomes the coach of theirpersonal health team. Each member of theteam, whether they are a conventionalmedical professional or a natural medicinepractitioner, is valued for their particularexpertise and wisdom. Health choices aretaken out of the health provider’s handsand the patient is charged with taking responsibilityfor their own healing. “There’sno magic pill, there’s no surgery, no magicwand I can wave over my patients andmake them well. [For the patient] it is understandingwhat healing is all about andtaking ownership of your health” says JoeDuPuy, DC, of DuPuy Family Chiropracticin Simpsonville. Integrative Medicinephysician Maria Cayelli, MD, who hasher own private practice in Anderson,notes that an integrative approach makesher patients feel more in control of theirhealth. “People [want] a voice in how toproceed to getting to the best health theycan. They want guidance. They feel validatedthat their concerns are heard.” WithIntegrative Medicine the combination ofexpert advice and personal responsibilityempower the patient to reach new heightsof wellness.Integrative Medicine’s focus on thehealth of the mind and spirit in addition tothe health of the body also differentiatesit from the more conventional approachto healing. It is now widely acceptedthat state of mind has a drastic influenceon the chemistry of the body. Emotionalstates such as extreme stress, depression oranxiety affect such things as the immunesystem and the blood pressure. BonnieTollison, a former Registered Nurse, isnow a Licensed HeartMath® Coach atCreative Health in Greenville and is an22 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

expert on stress management for healthand increased performance. “Stress startsto build and wear down the body whichcan lead to things like cardiovasculardisease which includes hypertension.You are also looking at diabetes andeven osteoporosis.” IM practitionersbelieve effective management of stressand other mental health challenges is acrucial component to optimal wellness.Integrative Medicine also differsfrom conventional medicine in its approachto patient care. The foundationfor a routine conventional doctor’s visitis rooted in the triage method. Triage,from the French word “trier” meaning“to sort,” was first utilized in the NapoleonicWars. It is a means of prioritizingthe wounded to ensure that those whocould be patched up and sent backinto battle would be treated as rapidlyas possible. In the conventional medicalsystem, doctors are under pressureto rapidly diagnose and get patients ontheir way. “So much of our healthcareisn’t healthcare – it’s sick care,” saysDr. DuPuy. This common model ofpatient care often leaves conventionalmedicine practitioners wishing they hadmore time to spend with patients andpatients feeling rushed and neglected.Integrative Medicine, however, takesa more long term view of health andfocuses on getting to know the patient.Patients are educated about their healthand nutrition is often emphasized. “It issurprising to realize what people don’tknow about the food that they take intotheir own bodies,” says Dr. Westmoreland.Patients work with their integrativehealth team to create a comprehensivewellness plan and are provided withmuch needed support to reach theirhealth goals.Perhaps because of patient interest,Integrative Medicine has been onthe rise in this country. Some medicalschools now offer electives withan emphasis on natural methods.University of Michigan IntegrativeMedicine began offering coursessuch as acupuncture and Mind-Bodymedicine to their medical studentsin the Fall of 2000. Well known IMphysician Dr. Andrew Weil teamedup with the University of Arizona tocreate an Integrative Medicine fellowshipat the Arizona Center for IntegrativeMedicine. Dr. Cayelli recentlycompleted the Arizona program. Shehad this to say about why she choseto pursue Integrative Medicine. “Themain push for me was that morepeople were asking me about vitaminsand herbs and different ways totreat themselves without using medications.I got tired of saying ‘that’snot FDA approved, I don’t knowabout that, I don’t know how diet canplay a role in your disease process– there’s nothing else but this medicineor you have to get these tests.”’Physicians educated in an integrativeapproach can more knowledgeablyassist their patients in creating a safeand all inclusive wellness program.Integrative Medicine representsa new paradigm in healthcare. Bytreating the patient’s body, mind andspirit, IM allows for a whole-personapproach to healing. Patients areencouraged to assemble a team ofnatural and conventional medicinepractitioners, putting them in thedriver’s seat on the road to achievingpersonal wellness. Integrative Medicinepromotes patient responsibilityand a more comprehensive patient/practitioner relationship. This individualizedand wholistic approach allowsfor the patient to achieve a deeperlevel of both health and wellbeing.Bonnie Tollison, Heartmath TM Coach,Greenville. 864-901-4433.Dr. Joe DuPuy, DC, DuPuy Family Chiropractic,Simpsonville. 864-399-9563.Dr. Lee Westmoreland, DC, SoutheasternCenter for Functional Medicine, Greenville.864-292-0226.Dr. Maria Cayelli, MD, private practice,Anderson. 864-512-4446Tessa Porter May is a freelance writer inthe Upstate, a Certified Natural HealthPractitioner passionate about integrativehealth, and works with medical professionalswishing to include integrativemedicine into their practices. 864-414-0060.Try BeforeYou Buy!Air and WaterPurificationLiving HealthyTechnologiesLivinght.com 864-271-0330Creating Joyful Birth MemoriesPrenatal Care, Home Birth,Birth Center Birth,Waterbirth, Doula CareSmart Pregnancy & BirthSusan Smart, LM, CLDTLicensed MidwifeRespectful, Caring and Experienced864.909.0042www.smartpregnancy.netWELCOMING LITTLE CHILDREN IN HIS NAMEnatural awakenings January 201023

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Physical TherapyCan Help WithFibromyalgia andMyofascial Painby Rachel SokolFibromyalgia is a complex painsyndrome that many peoplehave heard of but don’t know muchabout. In layman’s terms, fibromyalgiais a syndrome of chronic musclepain that generally exhibits specificsigns and symptoms. The diagnosisis made when eleven out of eighteentender trigger points are present inall four quadrants of the body, andwhen this pain is continuous for atleast three months. There are twokinds of this type of pain: fibromyalgiasyndrome and myofascialpain syndrome, which are actuallytwo different entities. “Myofascialpain syndrome is a neuromuscularcondition in which repetitive injuries,trauma, and illnesses result inregional trigger points,” says SwatiKulkarni, a physical therapist basedin Spartanburg, “whereas fibromyalgiapatients have global muscle painand fatigue.”According to Kulkarni, fibromyalgiacan occur at any age. “Inmany cases, symptoms may be presentfor many years before the diagnosis ismade. Oftentimes, these patients aremisdiagnosed with other diseases suchas arthritis or psychological disorders,”she says. Unfortunately, the exactcause of fibromyalgia and myofascialpain syndrome is unknown, butKulkarni says, “In my practice, I haveobserved that the majority of patientsaffected with fibromyalgia have typicalType-A personalities. These peoplehave difficulty relaxing and are oftenin a hurry.” While doing one activity,states Kulkarni, “they have ten thingslined up in their head that they alsohave to do. Despite feeling exhausted,they try to juggle too many activitieswithout taking a break.” Many times,these patients have a history of a pasttrauma such as physical/sexual abuse,death of loved ones, loss of familymembers with chronic illnesses or addictions,painful divorce, or stressfulwork situations.Kulkarni says poor posture andbreathing problems may also be symptomsof fibromyalgia, as well as thosewho exhibit “fight or flight’ responses.“Patients with fibromyalgia are oftennot able to let go of traumatic memoriesfrom the past. Some are not ableto tolerate the day-to-day stresses oflife. Their sympathetic nervous systemis agitated due to the sense of beingin danger all the time,” she says.“The muscles of their extremities maycontract repetitively in order to runaway from or fight danger to the body.The constant release of neurotransmittersover a long period of time can betoxic to the body.” Other symptomsof fibromyalgia include poor eatinghabits, depression and acid reflux. Surprisingly,perfectionist tendencies canbe result in fibromyalgia. “The intensestruggle to keep everything perfect canresult in feelings of resentment, anger,and fear,” says Kulkarni. “Oftentimes,these emotions are manifested as physicalproblems such as headaches, neckpain, and back pain.”As for myofascial pain, Kulkarniwants patients to first be aware thatfascia is a tough connective tissuethat spreads throughout the body fromhead to toe, “without interruption.” “Itgives shape to the body, allowing it toresist mechanical stresses. It covers themuscles, nerves, organs, and vessels,” shesays. “Restriction of this fascia can createpain or malfunction throughout thebody, resulting in multiple trigger pointsof pain that are activated by overwork,fatigue, trauma, stress, and repetitive motions.Trigger points can be felt like fibrousbands or ropes in the muscles. In additionto pain, some trigger points can result inautonomic reactions such as sweating,dizziness, and nausea.”There are helpful treatment optionsfor fibromyalgia patients. By obtaining thethorough history of a patient, a physicaltherapist can elicit possible causes thatmay have triggered fibromyalgia syndromeor the myofascial pain syndrome. “Themost important part of physical therapyis patient education,” says Kulkarni.“Through education, patients can learn toexercise daily, correct their posture, takeproper care of their backs and necks, andpractice relaxation techniques.” Varioustypes of hands-on techniques, such asMyofascial Release, Trigger Point Release,and Craniosacral Release can eliminatepain, restore motion, and detect potentialrestrictions and imbalances in the body.Simpler modalities such as moist heat, icepacks, and ice massage may be used tobreak myofascial restrictions, while therapeuticexercises such as stretching tightmuscles and strengthening weak musclescan correct muscle imbalances.According to Kulkarni, deep diaphragmaticbreathing exercises can calm the“fight or flight” reaction while posturecorrection and proper back and neckcare is important for decreasing pain.“A physical therapist can guide patientsin learning to take rest periods withoutguilt and to enjoy daily routines withoutoverworking,” she says. “Focusing on thepositive aspects of life and avoiding wastingenergy on negative thoughts can aidthe mind and body in learning to relax,resulting in decreased pain and improvedquality of life.”Swati Kulkarni is a physical therapistand owner of Therapeutic Solutions,located at 1199 John B. White Sr. Blvd, inSpartanburg. For more information, call864-587-6498.Rachel Sokol is a NY-based writer, editor,and contributor to various editions ofNatural Awakenings.natural awakenings January 201025

fitbodyMovementas MedicineA Universal Antidote to Agingby Katy BowmanHave you ever compared thebenefits of a walk aroundthe park with taking an antiinflammatorymedication? How aboutcorrelating a game of hopscotch withhigh bone density? Many of us are verycompliant when following a drug, herbalor vitamin prescription, but when ourhealth care practitioner recommendsexercise as a treatment, we too oftenaccept that information with a shrug.It just doesn’t seem as critical. Yet, justas chemicals may affect specific bodytissues, so do different machines, movementsand modes of exercise.A healthy body is a fine-tunedmechanism, circulating essentialblood, lymph and electrical impulsesefficiently. While we may accept thebelief that our circulation invariablydegrades as we get older, it is reallythat we move less and allow ourmuscles to tighten. Muscles are themain force generators in the body, supportingthe circulation of fluids and affectingthe number of calories burned;constriction of muscles contributes toa decrease in both.Anyone, at any age, can turn toexercise for movement’s natural, richsupply of anti-aging properties, but beaware that not all exercise is equal.It is vital that we select the best programfor us, one that gives us what weneed to maintain a healthy, youthfulbody without causing problems like astressed immune system and degeneratingjoints.Anti-aging Prescriptionn Save your joints and stretch. Humanmuscle tissue doesn’t change muchover a lifetime; an anatomical sciencejournal, Muscle & Nerve, reports thatunder a microscope, scientists can’t tellif they are looking at 18- or 80-year-oldmuscle. What they can see are the effectsof inflexibility and tension aroundthe joints that causes them to weardown and age us. The solution is tofind a yoga or stretching class or homevideo and attend to it at least a fewminutes every day.n Take a daily walk.FreeGet those armsswinging and keep your legs extended,communitY resource guidein order to stretch behind the kneeswhile with walking. 1/4 page Although or more one display long walk ad!Your advertising package also includes FREEis greatCalendarforlistingsendurance,(up to 5), classifieds,researchand newsbriefs.fromthe American $50 AD DESIGN College FEE FOR of Nutrition ANY SIZE AD!shows that reserve two or Your more sPAce shorter now! walkstaken throughout cAll 864-248-4910 the day may or be evenbetter email for weight Publisher@upstatenA.comloss, cardiovascularhealth and overall metabolism.26 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

n Use it or lose it. Preventing the loss of your ability to getdown to the floor and then stand back up again. This is a tough,whole-body, strength generating workout. Repeat it 10 times tofeel an instant, healthful increase in body heat and breathingrate.n Choose a lighter activity. Multiple studies from Medicineand Science in Sports and Exercise show that the many benefitsof lighter activity include an improved immune system. Accordingto the American College of Sports Medicine, a correlationexists between heavy exercise and upper respiratory tractinfection. Walking is one example of a lighter exercise thatmeets your whole-body movement needs without compromisinghealth.n Find a good exercise teacher. A 2009 study published inClinical Rehabilitation that compared the effectiveness of unsupervisedversus supervised exercise programs, found more desirableimprovements in balance, functional mobility, flexibilityand strength in the group that met regularly in a private sessionor group class format.n Pay attention to alignment. Just as you wouldn’t continue todrive your car around with poor wheel alignment and expectoptimum performance, so proper alignment of your skeletoncan have an instant impact on the health of all tissues. Find analignment specialist who can point out a few of your posturalanomalies, and work together to improve them.n Minimize exercises that can wear down joints. Artificialwalking patterns caused by treadmills and other cardio machinessignificantly increase the tension in the joints of the hipsand knees. Rather, choose an aesthetically pleasing walkingpath around the neighborhood or opt for an indoor track or, ininclement weather, the local mall.n Sound Mind. Sound Body. A healthy mind in a healthybody is the goal. According to the Gerontological Society ofAmerica, consistent exercise at midlife may reduce the odds ofdementia in older adulthood. Make exercise time a daily habitin your own and your family’s schedule.Movement isn’t a luxury. The human body requires daily,hourly movement to optimize longevity, as well as youthfulstrength and flexibility. It doesn’t cost much to take a walk or tostretch your arms, legs and spine throughout the day, and thedividends are magnificent. Start by incorporating one “prescribed”anti-aging activity at a time, until you have a rich andwell developed habit of taking your “movement vitamins.” It isabsolutely possible to feel more energetic and vital now thanyou did 10 years ago, if you choose well.Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, has a master’s degreein kinesiology and is director of the Restorative Exercise Institutein Ventura, CA. 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QI WORKSSTUDIOQi Works Studio was foundedby Dr. Mary Lou Powersand combines the practices ofYoga, Qigong and Tai Chi Chuanfor improving one’s health. Shehas studied several forms ofyoga including Iyengar, Astanga,Vinyasa Flow, and Sundo. Eachmethod of yoga focuses on adifferent aspect of yoga. For example,the Iyengar method basesall movements on alignment ofthe spine and uses props to helpease students into the poses. Thisis the primary method of teachingat Qi Works Studio. CurrentlyDr. Powers is working on her200-hr certification in IyengarYoga with Lillah Schwartz inAsheville, NC. She has also studiedQigong, Tai Chi and Karate.Her teaching methods arebased on her knowledge ofteaching Biology & Chemistry atGreenville Technical College, aswell as Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chiteaching method. She teachesbasic yoga poses very slowly bybreaking a pose into several partsand building the pose up. Then itis repeated many times in orderfor students to learn them welland improve their posture. Thereare no on-going classes at QiWorks. All courses build uponeach other and are broken intoeight week sessions. Students canchoose the time & day that bestsuits their needs.Mary Lou Powers, PhDQi Works Studio, LLC31 Boland Ct.Greenville, SC 29615www.QiWorksStudio.com864-420-9839Call Today to Reserveyour space on our Yoga& Pilates Page864-248-4910natural awakenings January 201031

calendarofeventsNote: Dates are subject to change. Please usecontact information to confirm dates and timesof events. How to submit: All listings mustbe received by the 10th of the month prior topublication. Please help by following the formatas seen below and email listings to Publisher@UpstateNA.com. Non-advertiser calendarentries are subject to space availability.TUESDAY, JANUARY 5Tai Chi Chuan 24-Forms – 11am-12pm. Regainyour balance & strength. First 12 movements ofYang Simplified 24 Hand Forms. Eight week introductorycourse. First class free. Bring a friend10% off . $70. QiWorks Studio, LLC, 31 BolandCt, Greenville. 420-9839.Fountain Inn Book Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm.Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. Fountain Inn (KerryAnn Younts Culp) Branch. Call 862-2576.THURSDAY, JANUARY 7Tai Chi for Arthritis – 11am-12pm. Simple sequencecreated by TaiChi & Medical experts forthose with arthritis. Improves muscular strength,flexibility & fitness. Eight weeks. First class free.Bring a friend 10% off . $70. QiWorks Studio, LLC,31 Boland Ct, Greenville. 420-9839.Yoga Basics – 4-5pm. Learn basic yoga posturesone step at a time using Iyengar method. Gentleand slow movements. Rebuild your body. Eightweek introductory course. First class free. Bringa friend 10% off . $70. QiWorks Studio, LLC, 31Boland Ct, Greenville. 420-9839.FRIDAY, JANUARY 8Blood Drive – 10am-2pm. Blood Connection MobileUnit will be accepting blood donations. FreeConsultation from Dr. Jared Sargent of SargentChiropractic for donation. Sargent Chiropractic,611 N. Main St, Mauldin. 676-9922.Embroidery Circle – 10:30am-12pm. Social gatheringfor local embroidery lovers. Compare stitches,learn new tips and catch up with friends. TravelersRest (Sargent) Branch. Call 834-3650.SATURDAY, JANUARY 9Tracking the Origin of Pain – 1-3pm. Some ofour aches and pains could be tied to the organs inour body. Find out how to track that pain and thenuse the scalar wave laser to stop that pain. Free.Be Natural Wellness Center, 300 East Blackstock,Suite G, Spartanburg. 574-5468.Yoga – 9:45-10:45am.(4-wk Saturday Course)Build strength in the core muscles, increase range ofmotion and focus the mind. This energizing routineprovides flexibility, balance, strength and staminafor daily life activities.$55. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc,1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.Mindful Ecotherapy Workshop – 2-4 pm. HatcherGarden in Spartanburg. $20/Preregister, $25/EventDay. 820 John B. White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg. Forinformation call Chuck Hall, 384-2388.MONDAY, JANUARY 11Travelers Rest Book Discussion Group – 1-2pm.Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf and The Hoursby Michael Cunningham. Travelers Rest (Sargent)Branch. Call 834-3650.TUESDAY, JANUARY 12Lifelong Learning Childcare Training –6-8:30pm. Mauldin (W. Jack Greer) Branch. $15per class. To register call Lifelong Learning ofGreenville County Schools at 355-6053.Reading In Color Book Discussion – 6:30-8:30pm. Theme by Nathan McCall. Augusta Road(Ramsey Family) Branch. Call 277-0161.Taylors Mystery Book Discussion Group –7-8pm. The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett.Taylors (Burdette) Branch. Call 268-5955.The Scribblers Writing Group – 7-8:30pm. Joinour creative writing group for adults. Bring yourbest work or come to get inspired – scribblers atevery level are welcome. Simpsonville (Hendricks)Branch. Call 963-9031.WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13Reiki Level I – 1-4:30pm. Limited space available.Call for pricing and to register. Yoganize, 2105 OldSpartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.THURSDAY, JANUARY 14Employment Readiness: Resume Rescue –6:30-8pm. Learn tips for writing, updating andsubmitting a resume with positive impact. AugustaRoad (Ramsey Family) Branch. Call 277-0161 toregister.SATURDAY, JANUARY 16Guide to Natural Birth Pain Management –11am-3pm. Quick class to learn the basics of painmanagement for natural childbirth. Great refreshercourse. $50. Carolina Water Birth, 915-J South St.Simpsonville. 329-0010.32 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

Slab Building Workshop – 12-2pm. In thisworkshop, learn basic ceramics techniques forclay assemblage to build a functional or decorativebirdhouse. Two instructors will be on hand. $30.Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old SpartanburgRd, Greer. Call to register 244-0616.Anti-Aging – 1-3pm. Relax with a cup of tea, aswe offer some practical and inexpensive ways tokeep aging at a distance. Free. Be Natural WellnessCenter, 300 East Blackstock, Suite G, Spartanburg.574-5468.MONDAY, JANUARY 18Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money– 6-8pm. Create your own version of “My RichLife” and a powerful positive mindset about yourfinances. Free. The Open Book, 110 S. PleasantburgDr. 282-8989.TUESDAY, JANUARY 19Employment Readiness: Online Job Searching– 6:30-8:30pm. Explore new library databases,various job websites and learn how to complete jobapplications online. Augusta Road (Ramsey Family)Branch. Registration is required. Call 277-0161.Game System Safety – 6:30-7:30pm. Parents learnhow to monitor what their children are playing/watching on their video game systems. Pelham Road(F.W. Symmes) Branch.Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. Andersonherbalist, Robin McGee, discusses local plants andtrees and how she uses them for medicine. Free.Founders Hall, Southern Wesleyan University,Central. 242-5400.THURSDAY, JANUARY 21Greenville International Alliance for ProfessionalWomen 2010 Kickoff Meeting – 11:45am-1pm.First meeting in 2010. GIAFPW is a membershiporganization committed to furthering professionaland personal growth. $13/members, $18/guests.RSVP required 48 hours prior to date. 244-0944. TheCommerce Club, 55 Beattie Place, Greenville.Lifelong Learning Childcare Training – 6-8:30pm.Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Branch. $15 per class.Call Lifelong Learning of Greenville CountySchools at 355-6053 to register.Employment Readiness: Acing Interviews – 6:30-8pm. A representative from Protocol will presentten interview etiquette tips. Augusta Road (RamseyFamily) Branch. Call 277-0161 to register.FRIDAY, JANUARY 22Carolina Stress Relief Open House – 10am-4pm.Sample mindfulness based stress reduction techniques(breath awareness, movement). Discoverhow mindfulness could bring you more peace andjoy. Free. 657 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg. 583-3621.SATURDAY, JANUARY 23Healthy Living Expo – 12-4pm. Sponsored byNatural Awakenings. Meet natural & eco-friendlybusinesses and fitness and wellness providers. Freechair massages, raffles, and samples. Free. Hostedby Whole Foods,1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville.248-4910.Art of Meditation – 1-3pm. Instruction on the artof meditation. $15. Yoganize, 2105 Old SpartanburgRd, Greer. 325-6053.MONDAY, JANUARY 25Transition Celebration – 1-7pm. Meet ‘n Greet,snacks and beverages, Additional practitioners inthe Upstate will be there to join in the celebration.Bridge to Wellness, (formerly Upstate Colonics) 607N.E. Main St, Simpsonville., Call 864-963-4466.TUESDAY, JANUARY 26Berea Book Discussion Group – 10-11am. TheLast Lecture by Randy Pausch. Berea (Sarah DobeyJones) Branch. Call 246-1695.Simpsonville Book Discussion Group - 10:30-11:30am. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Simpsonville(Hendricks) Branch. Call 963-9031.South Carolina Room Orientation and Tour –6-9pm. In-depth tour and learn how to locate familyinformation in the South Carolina Room. Limitedspace – registration required. Call 527-9261 to register.Hughes Main Library, South Carolina Room.Game System Safety – 6:30-7:30pm. Augusta Rd(Ramsey Family) Branch. See Tuesday, Jan. 19,6:30pm.FRIDAY, JANUARY 29NetAdvantage and Value Line Overview – 3-4pm.Learn the basics of new and expanded online databaseresources for investors. Hughes Main Library,Computer Lab. Registration required. 527-9279.SUNDAY, JANUARY 31What is Self Realization? – 1-5pm. An afternoonretreat with Jennifer Conn, Ph.D. Build a foundationfor spiritual journey, tools for self study, physicalhealing techniques and meditations to quiet the mind.Limited space. Call to register. 325-6053. Yoganize,2105 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer.natural awakenings January 201033

ongoingcalendarNote: Dates are subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm datesand times of events. How to submit: All listings must be received by the 10th of themonth prior to publication. Please help by following the format as seen below and emaillistings to Publisher@UpstateNA.com. Non-advertiser calendar entries are subject tospace availability.Children’s Garden – Always open. Corner ofBroad 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. CarolinaStructural Energetic Therapy, 107 MemorialDr, Greer. 877-3500.Reiki and Biofeedback – By appointment Mon-Fri.Use energy within to help with pain and stress andbecome healthier . . . rejuvenate. Call for pricing.The Rejuvenation Lounge, 1054 E. Butler Rd,Greenville. 254-9126 or 505-9892.Paris Mountain State Park – 8am-6pm. Opendaily. Fishing, canoe, kayak, and pedal boats, picnicareas and playground, hiking, and biking trails.Admission fee. Paris Mountain State Park, 2401State Park Rd, Greenville. 244-5565.Jones Gap State Park – 9am-6pm. Open daily.Hiking, waterfalls, fishing, birding, and campingavailable. 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 grouptours only Tues. Common threads, uncommonstories. Heritage Green, 540 Buncombe St, Greenville.467-3100.Gallery Exhibition – “Melange: Explorations inFiber and Pattern” (Nov. 13th-Jan. 8 th ) featuring thefiber and fabric art of Alice Schlein, Terri Goddardand Kathy Strather. Free. Trillium Arts Centre, 319S. Main St, Travelers Rest. 834-2388.Kangen Water Lecture and Demonstration –3pm. Bring clean jugs to take home your freesamples of Kangen water. FitnessSoulutions, BeaconCommons, 475 S. Church St, Hendersonville,NC. 828-698-7642.Meditation in Action: Practices to Help Shift YourInner State - 3:30-5pm. First Sunday each month.Especially for those who have trouble with, orcan’t find time for seated, close-eyed meditation.Suggested donation $10. North Main Yoga, 10 WStone Ave, Greenville. 241-0870.Stone Ave, Greenville. 241-0870.Yoga – 9am. Basic Yoga posture to develop strength,balance and flexibility. Increases focus and releasestension. Eastside Family YMCA, 1250 Taylors Rd,Taylors. 292-2790.Healing Yoga Therapy Classes - 10:30am. Gentlestretching, toning and breath work. Suitable for34 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.comarthritis, Fibromyalgia, MS, cancer recovery, heartcondition, HBP, diabetes. $7 - $12 per class. Yoganize,Hudson Corners Shopping Center, 2105 OldSpartanburg Rd, Greer. 325-6053.Yin Yoga – 12-1pm. Yin Yoga activates and harmonizesthe flow of life energy within you. Poses areheld for 2-5 minutes. A lovely complement to anactive lifestyle. $10 per class. YOGAlicious, 123Dunbar St, Spartanburg. 515-0855.Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. Economicalgroup opportunity to benefit from naturaltherapy. Plan for at least 45 minutes for therapy. $15.Be Natural, 300-G E. Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg.574-5468.Community Acupuncture – 5-7pm. Miniacupuncturesession in a group setting by licensedAcupuncturist. Therapy uses 4 needles to reducestress and elicit relaxation. $20. Willow WellnessCenter, 309 Jones Rd, Taylors. 578-0732.Prenatal Yoga – 5:15pm. Poses bring relief tothe common aches of pregnancy while restoringenergy and calming mind and body. $15 per class.It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.354-2882.Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 5:30-6:30pm.Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves create adynamic fitness program. Ditch the routine. $10per class. Special package pricing available. 787 E.Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557.Weight Loss Information Session – 6:15pm.Discuss the tools needed to lose weight and keepit off. Tour the facility and meet the staff. Free.Nutrition Solutions, 2104 Woodruff Rd. Greenville.676-1248.All Levels Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Begin with breathto relax, building to a strengthening and energizingpractice. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stressof the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.Belly Fit – 6:30-7:30pm. Belly Fit incorporates theclean, crisp techniques of Belly Dance for a fullbody fitness experience, and leaves you energized,balanced, and focused. $12 per class. Specialpackage pricing available. Space is limited – PleaseRSVP. MuvE Fitness in Motion, 787 E. Butler Rd,Mauldin. 881-1557.Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Throw offyour shoes and dance. $10 per class, non-memberswelcome. Riverside Tennis Club, 435 HammettBridge Rd, Greer. 848-0918.Tai Chi with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Tensionand stress reduction, soft, flowing movements thatemphasize force, rather than strength. $15/class,$65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium GymMembership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 AugustaSt, Greenville. 419-2596.Pilates With Props – 7-8p.m. Props class usessmall apparatuses including fitness rings, stabilityand medicine balls, and much more with mat pilatesexercises. First class free. 1 session $12, 5 sessions$55 or 10 sessions $100. Pivotal Fitness Center,5000 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors. 320-3806 or292-8873.Real Life Birth Classes – 7-9pm. Natural ChildbirthPreparation. Call for cost. Carolina WaterBirth,915 South St, Simpsonville. 329-0010. CarynF@CarolinaWaterBirth.com.Less Stress Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Beginner to intermediateclass suitable for all fitness levels. Stretch,breathe and relax. First class free. $10 per class.Less Stress Yoga, CenterStage Dance and PerformanceCompany, 413 SE Main St, Simpsonville.419-4204.Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 6:00am. Throw offyour shoes and dance. $12 drop-in, $50 for 5classes. MuvE Fitness Studio at 4Balance Fitness,787 East Butler Rd, Mauldin. 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.Belly Fit – 9:30-10:30pm. See Monday 6:30pmlisting for details.Dime Cookie Day – First Tuesday. 10¢ mini chocolatechip cookies all day. Whole Foods Market, 1140Woodruff Rd, Greenville. 335–2300.All Levels Yoga Class – 11:00am. Recharge yourday with this morning class, energizing, stretching,rejuvenating mind and body. $15 per class. It’sYoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.354-2882.Yoga – 11am-12pm. For ages 55+. Hatha Yoga is aclass of various postures, one flowing into the nextwhile also working on breathing techniques, andending with relaxation. No experience necessary.Small membership fee required. Senior Action, 50Directors Dr. Greenville. 497-3660.Yoga Class – 11am-5:45pm. Our certified instructorsare sure to enlighten you in the art of and philosophyof both Hatha and Flow Yoga to help you flex andde-stress. $8-12. The Rejuvenation Lounge, 1054 E.Butler Rd, Greenville. 254-9126.Zumba – 11:15am. Dance your way to fitness withthis Latin-themed class. Eastside Family YMCA,1250 Taylors Rd, Taylors. 292-2790.Community Acupuncture – 4-7pm. Second Tuesdayof the month. Economical group opportunityto benefit from natural therapy. Plan for at least 45minutes for therapy. $15. Bridge to Wellness, 607N.E. Main St, Simpsonville. 787-3386.Kids Karate with Sensei James Huss – 5-6pm.Emphasizes stretching, tumbling, and foundationexercises to introduce young people to the disciplinesof Karatedo. Ages 8-12 $40/month. SuenakaZenzan Dojo, Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 AugustaSt, Greenville. 419-2596.All Levels Yoga Class – 5:30pm. Slow the stress ofyour day with a yoga routine of breath and posturesto balance and detoxify the body. $15 per class. It’sYoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville.354-2882.Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss –6-9:00pm. Karatedo style, also known as “WhiteCrane” Karate, incorporates grappling and traditionalkarate weapons, and a path to personal betterment.Aikido develops strength, balance and flexibilityof body and mind, $50/month, unlimited classes.Suenaka Zenzan Dojo, Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110Augusta St, Greenville. 419-2596.

Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Combines music and an upbeat pace withtime-honored Tai Chi movements. $15/class, $65/5classes, or included in Equilibrium Gym Membership.Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 Augusta St,Greenville. 419-2596.Sivananda Method Hatha Yoga – 6:30-8:15pm.Hatha Yoga taught in traditional style by BruceCable. $10 or donation. Greenville Unitarian UniversalistFellowship, 1135 State Park Rd, Greenville.271-4883.Stress Reduction Workshop – 7pm. Workshop onreducing stress. Free. Synapse Chiropractic, 955W.Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer. 848-0505.Meditation Class – 7:00pm. Learn to meditate withthis exceptional method - Master Choa, energizingthe heart and mind, Amrit Desai with guidedvisualization, or Kamini Desai in yoga nidra. $15per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 Pelham Rd,Greenville. 354-2882.Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 7:30-8:30pm.See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.Senior Day – Seniors 60 and above receive 10%off total purchase. Sale Items and other exclusionsapply, not to be combined with coupons/punchcard. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd, Greenville.297-1105.NIA Dance/Fitness Class – 9:30-10:30am. A comboof yoga, martial arts and dance provides stretching& stress relief; muscle toning, flexibility and cardioconditioning. Let’s dance! $12 per class. Specialpricing packages available. MuvE Fitness in Motion,787 E. Butler Rd, Mauldin. 881-1557Healing Yoga Therapy Classes - 10:30am. SeeMonday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize.Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. Local farmproducts including grass-fed beef, pork, chicken,lamb and turkey. Majority of products bear the CertifiedSouth 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 Monday12-5:30pm listing for details. Be Natural.Ionic Foot Baths - 11am-3pm. Detox the body withan 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.True Water Sampling - 11am-5pm. First Wednesday.Sample alkalizing True Water. Sampling Special:Buy 1 gallon, get second gallon 15% off. AllNatural Health & Beauty Center, 101 College St,Simpsonville. 963-2882.Greenbrier Farms Day - 12-5:30pm. Local organicveggies, meats, and plants from Greenbrier Farmsat Scratch, 1818 Augusta St, #106, Greenville.370-9992.5-Step Meat Demos – 3:30-5:30pm. Weekly tastingsfeaturing samples from producers who are part ofa new 5-step Humane Animal Treatment program.Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd, Greenville.335–2300.All Levels Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 45 minute class togive yourself downtime with yoga practice beforeheading home. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc,1440 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.All Levels Yoga Class – 5:30pm. A yoga routine ofbreath and postures to balance and detoxify the body.$15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440 PelhamRd, Greenville. 354-2882.Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – See Monday5:30pm listing for details.Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss - SeeTuesday 6-9:00pm listing for details.Medical Qi Gong with George Gantt – 6:30-7:30pm. Studies show it boosts participants’ immuneresponse against certain viruses. $15/class,$65/5 classes, or included in Equilibrium GymMembership. Equilibrium Zen Gym, 2110 AugustaSt, Greenville. 419-2596.Group Power Classes – 9:30am, 4:45 and 7:05pm.Weight training program designed to condition allmajor muscle groups.$10 per class. Free w/membership.Greer Athletic Club, 905 North Main St,Greer. 877-4647.Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-4pm. See Wednesday10am listing for details.Zumba – 10am and 7:30pm. See Tuesday 11:15amlisting for details. YMCA-Eastside.All Levels Yoga Class – 11:00am. A morning classfor energizing, stretching, and rejuvenating mindand body. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.Yoga Class – See Tuesday 11am-5:45pm listing fordetails. The Rejuvenation Lounge.Thankful Thursdays – Bring in 2 non-perishablecanned goods for local charity and receive 10%off total purchase. (excluding sale, and other offers.)The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd. Greenville.297-1105.Tai Chi Chih – 1-2pm & 5:30-6:30 pm. For ages55+. A set of movements completely focused on thedevelopment of energy called chi. Small membershipfee required. Senior Action, 50 Directors Dr.Greenville. 864-497-3660.Kids Karate with Sensei James Huss – See Tuesday5pm listing for details.Karatedo/Aikido with Sensei James Huss - SeeTuesday 6pm listing for details.NIA Dance/Fitness Class – 6-7pm. See Wednesday9:30am listing for details.Tai Chi Aerobics with George Gantt – See Tuesday6:30pm listing for details.All Levels Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Begin with breathto relax, building to a strengthening and energizingpractice. Relieve tired muscles and calm the stressof the day. $15 per class. It’s Yoga! Studio Inc, 1440Pelham Rd, Greenville. 354-2882.Less Stress Yoga – 7-8pm. See Monday 7:30pmlisting for details.Zumba at MuvE Fitness in Motion – 7:30-8:30pm.See Monday 5:30pm listing for details.Indoor Rowing Classes - 7:30am and 9:15am.Full body and cardio workout; any age and fitnesslevel.Rates vary. Greenville Indoor Rowing, 1901-D Laurens Rd, between Monterrey’s Mexican andZaxby’s in Olde Town Ctr, Greenville. 281-1505or 498-8608.Furry Friends Day – Support a local animal organizationby bringing in 2 cans of pet food andreceive 10% off total purchase. Sale and otheroffers excluded. The Wild Radish, 161 Verdin Rd,Greenville. 297-1105.Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. See Wed. 10am.Healing Yoga Therapy Classes - 10:30am. SeeMonday 10:30am listing for details. Yoganize.Prenatal Yoga – 11am-12pm. Stretch, breathe andprepare for your big day with a certified prenatalyoga instructor. Doctor’s note required. Email JenniferWenning: jwenning@mauldinrecreation.comfor pricing and details. Mauldin Sports Center, 10City Center Drive, Mauldin.Community Acupuncture – 12-5:30pm. See Monday12-5:30pm listing for details. Be Natural.Fancy Friday with Nancy – 3:30-5:30pm. Regulartastings of recipes, and learn how to prepare a varietyof dishes. Whole Foods Market, 1140 Woodruff Rd,Greenville. 335–2300.Group Power Classes – 8:30 and 10:30am. SeeThursday 9:30am listing for details.Less Stress Yoga – 9-10am. See Monday 7:30pmTai Chi with George Gantt – 9-10:00am. See Monday6:30pm listing for details.Yoga – 9am. $10; 5 classes/$40; first class free.Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue Rd,Greenville. 292–6499.Yoga – 10am. All levels class. Enjoy coffee, teaand socialization after class. $12 per class. Pricingpackages available. Yoganize, 2105 Old SpartanburgRd, Greer. 325-6053.Clay Works – 10am-2pm. Stop in and create someart. Creating Artists for Tomorrow, 1711 Old SpartanburgRd, Greer. 244-0616.Live Oak Farm Store – 10am-6pm. See Wed. 10am.Zumba Fitness – 11am. The big dance/aerobic crazeare a fusion of Latin International music blendedinto a dynamic fitness system. $10 per class. TRLvia Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1054 E. Butler Rd,Greenville. 254-9126.Medical Intuitive – 11am-5pm. Achieve optimalhealth on a cellular level. Walk-ins are welcome.Willow Wellness Center, 309 Jones Rd,Taylors. 233-3033.Coffee Cupping/Tasting Workshop – 1pm. Coffee& Crema is conducting coffee cuppings at HaywoodMall. Free. Belk 700 Haywood Rd, Greenville. (InsideHaywood Mall, at the lower entrance to the Belkdepartment store) 678-9173 or 235-0051.Nia Dance/Fitness Class – 2-3pm. Second Saturday.Throw off your shoes and dance. $10 per class.Earthfare, 3620 Pelham Rd, Greenville. 430-7469.natural awakenings January 201035

communityresourceguideACUPUNCTUREAcupuncture of GreerRuth Kyle, L. Ac.106 Memorial Dr.864-877-0111•GreerHas great results with acute andchronic pain, migraines, frozenshoulder, sciatica, back pain,stress; specializes in orthopedicissues and more, in an educationaltranquil environment. See ad, page29.BE NATURALJoan Massey, L. Ac.300 E. Blackstock Rd.864-574-5468•SpartanburgSpecializing in wellness, naturalhormone therapy, allergies, autoimmuneproblems, and pain usingacupuncture, herbs, laser therapy,and detoxification techniques.GREENVILLE NATURALHEALTH CENTERMarina Ponton, L. Ac.1901 Laurens Rd.864-370-1140•Greenvillewww.GreenvilleNaturalHealth.comSpecializing in traditionalChinese medicine (TCM) andtherapeutic massage therapy.We also offer a naturalhealth services and productsthat will help you meet yourhealth goals including herbs,nutrition, fertility, and pain management. See ad,page 21.ALKALIZING WATERALL NATURALHEALTH & BEAUTY CENTERBobby Caston, Preventive Health Consultant101 College St.864-963-2882•Simpsonvillewww.NaturalFarmacy.netWe offer preventive health programsand products that are basedon a holistic approach to goodhealth. Currently, we are offeringTrue Water, an alkaline ionizedwater that is truly one of a kind,and supports wellness in manyspecific ways. See ad, page 21.ALLERGY/NUTRITIONPERFECT BALANCENATURAL HEALTHBarbara Morris RN, BS1934 N. Pleasantburg Dr.864-236-8072•Greenvillewww.PerfectBalanceNaturalHealth.comBarbara looks at all your healthneeds – working with you torelieve allergies, improve immunefunction, relieve pain, increaseenergy, regulate hormones,clean up your diet andimprove nutrition. See ad, page29.BODY RESHAPINGGARMENTSInternal Fitness400 S. Main St• Mauldin864-757-1269 or 864-386-1942www.Internal-Fitness.netMen and Women drop 2-3 dress/pant sizes in minutes with ourReshaping Garments. Receive20% off retail price this month.Abdomen Men’s Shirt $78.00.Women’s Body Magic Garment$168.00. Get a free consultation toreshape your body. See ad, page38.BRAIN TRAININGLEARNING RX864-627-9192•Greenville864-595-2855•Spartanburgwww.LearningRx.com/GreenvilleL e a r n i n g R xmakes findingthe solution toyour child’slearning struggles simple. Schedule a cognitive skillstest to discover the answer. The problem can befixed. See ad, back cover.CHILDBIRTHCAROLINA WATERBIRTH915 South St.864-329-0010•Simpsonvillewww.CarolinaWaterBirth.com“Where Birth Comes Naturally”Offering attentive, personal one-ononecare for you and your familywith Midwives, Doulas, and GYNcare. See ad, page 32.CHIROPRACTORDUPUY FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC1209 NE Main St, Ste C864-399-9563•Simpsonvillewww.UpstateChiropractic.comA Family WellnessEducational Institutionthat empowersits patients withknowledge about reconnectingwith the inner healing power of the body.Specializing in Chiropractic, Whole Food NutritionalCounseling, Pulsed Electro Magnetic HealingEnergy, Lifestyle Coaching, and Muscle Re-EducationalExercise. See ad, page 20.FRANZ FAMILY SPINAL CARE205 Bryce Court(off Woodruff Rd in Woodruff Place)864-987-5995•Simpsonvillewww.FranzFamilySpinalCare.com.A health and wellness centerthat provides NUCCA chiropracticcare for the wholefamily. All adjustments doneby hand with none of thecracking and popping. We alsoprovide BioMeridian Testingand whole food organic supplements.See ad, page 19.SARGENT CHIROPRACTICCLINIC, PC611 N Main St864-676-9922•Mauldinwww.SargentChiropractic.comHelping people reach their healthgoals without drugs and surgery isour mission. Chiropractic care isSAFE, EFFECTIVE, and GEN-TLE. Can Chiropractic help YOUtoday? See ad, page 22.SYNAPSE CHIROPRACTIC955 W.Wade Hampton Blvd864-848-0505•Greerwww.SynapseChiropractic.com.A wellness practice that incorporatesconsultation & education ina modern facility. Gentle torquerelease adjusting, state of the artbiofeedback, and neurologicalstress testing at reasonable rates.COLON HYDROTHERAPYBETSY SEXTON, MACreative Health14 S. Main St•Greenville864-233-4811Obtain optimal health by cleansingtoxins/waste from the body. I-ACTcertified colon hydrotherapist for5+years, achieved advanced-levelcertification. Worked at the AnnWigmore Natural Health Institute.BRIDGE TO WELLNESS, LLC607 NE Main St864-963-4466•Simpsonvillewww.YourBridge2Wellness.comCertified Colon Hydrotherapistwith associated detox such asionic footbath, far infrared Biomat,and ear-candling. Cleanprofessional office. Disposablesupplies. See ad, page 28.COUNSELINGJOHN BURTON, EdD LPC600 East Washington St. # 608864-467-1077•Greenvillewww.DrJohnBurton.comThrough interactive and experientialmodalities, break free of yourillusions and empower your selfto reach beyond an ordinary life.See ad, page 26.36 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

FITNESSNIA-DANCING THROUGH LIFEJustine Allenwww.NiaNexus.com.864-430-7469•GreenvilleNia is a fun fitness classdrawn from dance,healing and martialarts. Benefits includecardiovascular conditioning,weight management,increasedflexibility, grace, strength and endurance. Checkthe ongoing calendar for our class locations.HEALTH FOODSEarth Fare −The Healthy Supermarket3620 Pelham Rd.864-527-4220•Greenvillewww.EarthFare.comEarth Fare offers a fantasticselection of productsincluding local organicproduce, naturally raised meats, seafood, supplements,natural beauty products, and a beautifuleat-in café, deli, and juice bar. Check out our eventcalendar for upcoming happenings.Market For LifeMargaret Griffin2801 Wade Hampton Blvd, #15864-268-9255•TaylorsNatural foods, bulk foods/herbs, nutritional supplements,herbs, homeopathic remedies, books, healthand beauty aids, pet supplies. We specialize incustomer service! Special orders welcome.The Wild RadishJody Harris & Gigi Perry161 Verdin Rd864-297-1105•GreenvilleVitamins and women’s products,goat’s milk and cheeses, raw juice& smoothie bar, Sami’s wheat/gluten-free products, vegan/speltand sugar-free baked goods, petwellness, monthly healthy livingclasses. See ad, page 20.WHOLE FOODS MARKET1140 Woodruff Rd.864-335-2300•Greenvillewww.WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/greenvilleImagine a farmers market: freshproduce, meats, a fish market, agourmet shop, a European bakery,the corner grocery store, andeat-in café, all rolled into one.Taste new foods, exchange ideasand learn about the issues important to the localfood community and the environment. Monthlycalendar of events. We want to be your neighborhoodsupermarket. See ad, page 11.HEALTHY HOMELiving Healthy TechnologiesMike and Pam ReekieAir & Water Purification864-271-0330•GreenvilleInfo@LivingHT.com.Trendy and eco-friendly technologiesof air and water purificationfor your home and office featuringa “Try before you Buy” policy.Feel and taste the difference. Seead, page 23.HOMEOPATHYAugusta Street ClinicDr. Roger Jaynes, DC, DNBHE864-232-0082•GreenvilleRogerJaynez@yahoo.comwww.AugustaStClinic.comBio-energetic testing to show any energy imbalance,vitamin or mineral deficiency, and identify environmentalallergies. We offer a variety of services ataffordable rates. See ad, page 17.LIFE COACHLife Coaching InstituteDr. Dianne Greyerbiehl864-282-8989•GreenvilleLifeCoaching@att.netwww.LifeCoachingInstitute.netWe are a coach-counseling centerspecializing in inside out deepchange. The result … being theperson or organization you can be.See ad, page 20.MASSAGE/BODYWORKESSENTIAL KNEADS MASSAGETHERAPYTammy Forbes, LMBT #5494425 North Main Street, Suite C864-616-1380•Simpsonvillewww.TammyForbes.MassageTherapy.comMassage positively affects EV-ERY system in your body. It is thefirst step in your journey to healthand wellness. Come on in andreduce your stress, relieve yourtired achy muscles and just relax!First visit is just $35 for a one hr.session. What are you waitingfor? See ad page 9.JENNIFER ULRICH, LMBT #6507Upstate Neurology103 Clair Drive864-295-0051•PiedmontWant to feel whole again? Comein and speak with an attentivetherapist who will listen to yourneeds. Swedish and Therapeuticdeep tissue offered. See ad, page9.Massage Therapy atAcupuncture of GreerRita Cunningham, LMBT #5999864-451-9295•GreerStressed out? In pain? Relax, andenjoy health benefits with a therapeuticmassage designed just foryou. Swedish, deep tissue, footreflexology, pre-natal services.Call for monthly specials.MIND, BODY & SPIRITMASSAGE THERAPYKellyann Battista, LMBT #6131425 North Main Street, Suite C864-356-5901•Simpsonvillewww.MindBodySpiritHealing.MassageTherapy.comLooking to release muscle tightness?Stressed out or anxious?Stress doesn’t go away, it accumulates!Swedish, Neuromuscular,Hot Lava Shell, prenatal andinfant Massage Available. Yourfirst one hour session is only $35.Relief is just a phone call away!See ad, page 9.Tai Chi MassageJune Lordi, LMBT #4599106 Memorial Dr.864-877-0037•Greer27 years experience in stress andpain reduction, and rehabilitativemassage therapy. Tai Chi/massageinstruction. Work with athletes,maternity, infants, elderly, andmedical referrals.THE PAMPERED SOLELinda Goulart, LMBT #4812864-907-4940•GVL and SPTBGwww.PamperedSoleOnline.comProfessional foot pampering.Bringing balance to mind,body and “sole”. We create amemorable experience in thecomfort of your own locationor ours. Great for any occasion.Individualor grouprates available. Check out our web site for packagedescriptions. See ad, page 9.ZEN BODYWORKDuane Herndon, LMBT #6215425 North Main Street, Suite C864-979-8548•Simpsonvillewww.ZenBodywork.MassageTherapy.comA unique massage experiencetailored to meet your specifichealth and wellness needs. Relaxation,stress relief, and musclepain reduction are just a phone callaway. Your first session is only $40(a savings of $20) Don’t delay –Call today. See ad, page 9.communityresourceguidenatural awakenings January 201037

communityresourceguideNUTRITIONAL COUNSELINGCREATIVE HEALTHAlison Lively, ND, CNHP14 S. Main Street864-233-4811•GreenvilleUtilizing Iridology and Kinesiologyto identify your specifichealth needs, developing individualizedprograms for anyoneseeking optimum health. Alsoproviding specialized programsfor children.NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTSZRIIKristin DiPrima, IE, #2833328864-553-9810KDiPrima@gmail.comwww.KristinDiPrima.MyZrii.comProducts are based on Ayurvedicprinciples which help to energize,revitalize, detoxify, and balanceyour body internally. Endorsed bythe Chopra Center for Well-Being.See ad, page 17.PAIN/STRESS REDUCTIONINVEST IN WELLNESSBonna & Jeff Wallace864-979-5611·UpstateBonnaWallace@yahoo.com.www.MyNikken.Net/BonnaWallaceAre you enjoying your life to thefullest? Concerned about bonehealth? If you’re hurting wehave natural products that help.Call for a sample today!Migun of Greenville4109 E. North St. Ste #100-A864-242-1160•Greenvillewww.MigunOfGreenville.comMigun means beautifulhealth! 30-day Freetrial of the relaxingMigun thermal massage system to reduce pain andstress in your life. Call today! See ad, page 8.RESTAURANTSCoffee To A Tea54 Lois St.864-350-6506•Greenvillewww.CakeSquaredGreenville.comAll-natural, chemical-free coffee, tea, and pastries.Also available are freshly baked breads, art breads,gluten-free, sugar-free, and other “special diet”items.STRESS MANAGEMENTSTRESS LESS….FOR LIFEBonnie Tollison, L. HeartMath Coach864-901-4433 •Greenvillewww.StressLess-ForLife.comFeel calm in the midst of turmoil.Experience less stress,anxiety, anger and depressionthrough HeartMath’s stressmanagement and biometric feedback.For adults and children.STRUCTURAL INTEGRATIONCarolina StructuralEnergetic TherapyGreg Spindler, LMT SC#4609107 Memorial Dr.•Greer864-877-3500, www.GregSpindler.comTreating acute and chronic pain,using advanced, soft-tissue releasesto achieve quick and long-lastingresults. YouTube.com/watch?y=if09SgdEfgk. See ad, page9.TAI CHI/QIGONGqi WORKS STUDIO, LLC31 Boland Ct., Suite 147864-420-9839•Greenvillewww.QiWorksStudio.comRebuild your body’s balance,flexibility, strength, memory& health with Tai Chi &Qigong exercises. Classes inQigong, Tai Chi 24, 103 &for arthritis. Natural selfhealingexercises. See ad,page 8.WHOLISTIC CENTERTHE REJUVENATION LOUNGE1054 E. Butler Rd, Suite D864-254-9126 •GreenvilleWills1054@msn.com.For Body Mind and Spirit. Rejuvenate,relax and relieve stressthrough, Yoga, Massage, Oxygenation,Reiki, Biofeedback, Realfresh fruit smoothies and an inspirational,motivational library. Seead, page 31.Willow Wellness CenterJan Posey, CBT, CNHP309 Jones Rd.864-233-3033•TaylorsJanTheMother@aol.comOffering therapies including Quantum biofeedback,Voice Remapping, Reiki, Reflexology, acupuncture,ask a nurse, medical intuitive, massage, and ScalarWave Laser. See ad, page 4.YOGA/PILATESLESS STRESS YOGANicole D. Jordan, RYT864-419-4204www.Less-StressYoga.com.Reduce stress and build strengthand flexibility with a private orgroup yoga session. Classes areaccessible to everyone, regardlessof age or fitness level. Seead, page 31.QI WORKS STUDIO, LLC31 Boland Ct., Suite 147864-420-9839•Greenvillewww.QiWorksStudio.comBasic Iyengar Yoga torebuild your body forflexibility & strength.Qigong, TaiChi handforms& TaiChi Arthritisavailable for balancing natural qi flow. Perfect compliments.See ad, page 31.YOGANIZE2105 Old Spartanburg Rd.864-325-6053•Greerwww.Yoganize.comEnergize, revitalize, harmonize. Avariety of all level classes Monday– Saturdays. $7-$12 per 1 1/2 hourclass; Specialized instruction. $99monthly unlimited classes special.Gift certificates available. See ad,page 31.38 Upstate South Carolina | www.UpstateNA.com

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TAKE THIS SURVEYRank each statement. Compared to kids the same age and gender, this behavioroccurs _________ in my son/daughter. less often OR doesn’t apply slightly more to the age of this person considerably more at about the same frequency significantly more █1. Distracted by other activities........................................█2. Reading is slow...................................................................█3. Poor reading comprehension.....................................................█4. Often asks to have things repeated..................................................█5. Poor sense of direction or reading maps..................................................█6. Difficulty understanding stories or jokes..........................................................█7. Has difficulty maintaining attention...............................█8. Slow, deliberate speech......................................................█9. Makes spelling errors in written assignments............................█10. Has difficulty remembering telephone numbers................................█11. Jigsaw puzzles are difficult or avoided.....................................................█12. Poor at or avoids games like chess and checkers..........................................█13. Has difficulty organizing activities................................█14. Writing assignments take a long time.................................█15. Has difficulty sounding out unknown words...............................█16. Needs to look multiple times when copying......................................█17. Misreads similar words.............................................................................█18. Takes a while to catch on to new things..........................................................█19. Has difficulty doing two things at once.........................█20. Takes a long time to complete tasks...................................█21. Oral reading is slow or choppy...................................................█22. Difficulty following verbal directions...................................................█23. Poor at or dislikes drawing.......................................................................█24. Doesn’t like card games...................................................................................█25. Is impulsive..................................................................█26. Avoids or has difficulty with video games...........................█27. Needs words repeated when taking spelling tests……..............█28. Has difficulty recalling stories and jokes............................................█29. Has difficulty with word math problems....................................................█30. Has problems seeing the big picture...............................................................█TOTAL EACH COLUMNThese represent an indicator score for sixessential mental skill areas: Attention (AT),Processing Speed (PS), Auditory Processing(AP), Memory (ME), Visual Processing (VP,and Logic and Reasoning (LR)suggests normal range inthat skill set____________________________________indicates a possibleweakness in those skills____________________________________ suggests a likely weakness____________________________________suggests a significantweaknessCognitive Skills Assessment$65 TESTINGOffer Expires 1/31/2010Testing valued at $129.