We are sorry to say that the Greenville franchise of Natural Awakenings magazine, referred to as Upstate Natural Awakenings, has closed due to financial difficulties brought on by COVID-19. We thoroughly enjoyed our role of bringing to you, the community, natural health news and local updates, and will miss those of you that we interacted with. We hope to cross paths with you again!

To continue to read the monthly stories released by the parent magazine, Natural Awakenings, you may go to NaturalAwakenings.com. Please note that they will not, of course, have articles or news of local interest, but the articles relating to each department of the magazine will be available there.

We wish to thank all the advertisers who kept us going over the years. Please continue to support them as they are vital to our community.

Thanks also to our small staff who helped us create and distribute the magazine each month—we appreciate all that you did.

And thanks to you, our readers, for your continued support over the years. We hope that each and every one of you stay in peace and health during these crazy times, and offer a final thought: it is often through turbulent times that we shine our best. We believe that a positive outlook for the future is possible as much comes to the surface for humankind to resolve, and that is the space that we intend to hold.

In peace and love,
Roberta Bolduc, Publisher
Barbara Bolduc, Managing Editor

With all the uncertainty we are facing today causing individuals to develop anxious feelings, now is the perfect time to start a regular mindfulness meditation practice. Michigan Technological University shows that even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates. In addition, a study out of Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed. (read more…)

By Julie Peterson

When our body keeps hurting, especially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good movie and move as little as possible. And for many years, that’s the kind of rest that doctors recommended for the 20 percent of American adults suffering from chronic pain. (read more…)

Reposted from https://scemd.org/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-orders-non-essential-businesses-closed-throughout-sc/

March 31, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses, as defined by the executive order, throughout the state in order to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The businesses that will be closed as a result of the governor’s executive order are as follows: (read more…)

The coronavirus, so long an unreal event taking place in a country that’s a continent away, is now a pandemic we are all grappling with on a daily basis. We are told to be calm as public venues, sporting events and schools shut down. We have learned new phrases like shelter-in-place and social distancing.
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In February a group of South Carolina citizens—mobilized by signatures on petitions collected by Stop 5G groups in Spartanburg, Charleston, and Greenville—presented their case opposing the passage of House Bill 4262.

H4262 permits wireless companies to proceed with installation of 5G towers in all South Carolina cities and towns. This fifth-generation cellular network technology that will let our stoves talk to our refrigerators is quickly being rolled out in the Carolinas and other states, as well as in Europe and other countries. (read more…)

One of the goals of an osteopathic physician is to work with clients holistically. That means considering the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of a medical condition as well as the physical. This is particularly important for those dealing with chronic pain, regardless of the actual diagnosis. (read more…)

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Auger Family Chiropractic is holding a Patient Appreciation Day on Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in their office in Greenville. Everyone is invited to stop in for food, fun and door prizes. For those curious about chiropractic, this is an opportunity to meet the staff, get a tour of the office, and learn more about chiropractic care in a hassle-free environment. (read more…)

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From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, naturalist J. E. Bradley will lead the Whole Health Nation Plant Walk. Bradley will identify and talk about the medicinal, edible and survival uses of the plants around the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Attendees will also learn how the different parts of the ecosystem fit together. (read more…)

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The Greenville Hemp Festival has partnered with Birds Fly South to host the first local Hemp Festival, held at Hampton Station in Greenville on Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 8 p.m. Other sponsors include Amazing Grace Hemp Company and Franny’s Farmacy. The event is free to attend. It will be indoors with outdoor spaces under an awning. Vendors in the hemp, health, and wellness industries are invited to participate with booth spaces starting at $100. (read more…)

Cancer patients list transportation as one of the biggest roadblocks to treatment. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program alleviates that burden by providing cancer patients with free rides to and from treatment. The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for this program. (read more…)

Clemson’s first eco-friendly salon and spa, Butterfly Eco Beauty Bar, held their grand opening and ribbon cutting on February 14. It is a one-stop beauty shop one block from campus, providing easy access for students, staff, and Clemson area residents, and offering healthier products and services such as hair, skin, and nail care. (read more…)