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Putting the Spring Back in Your Step

Simple stretches to do before a spring walk.

Now that the temperature are starting to rise and the days are getting longer, many of us are going to be feeling the call for the outdoors.  This might mean a stroll downtown Greenville, a walk on the swamp rabbit trail, or a hike up in the mountains.  Whatever your outdoor activity may be, a simple stretching routine is not only a healthy habit, but can add hours of enjoyment. 

Over the winter months most people become less active causing their muscles to get tight. This increases the likelihood of an injury when first getting out there to enjoy spring.  Here are a few quick stretches to help avoid those injuries.

The lower back commonly gets tight after sitting for prolonged periods of time. You may use a dining room table or sturdy piece of furniture for assistance if needed. An easy way to stretch this out is to stand with your feet shoulder width apart, place your hands on your hips and start to bend forward at the waist until you feel a slight stretch in the lower back. Be careful not to over stretch, stretching should never hurt. Continue bending forward for 7 to 15 seconds then return to a neutral normal stance.  After completing this while looking straight ahead at eye level with the horizon, lean back slightly, you should feel a slight stretch in your lower back there as well. Continue this for 7 to 15 seconds and then return to a neutral normal stance. Repeat leaning to your right and to your left; not leaning too far or stretching too much. Repeat 5 times. 

Enjoy that spring weather! – Dr. Mike Robles Caroline Spine and Health. 

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Non-Toxic Nail Salon and Beauty Bar Opens in Greenville

The nation’s first non-toxic nail and beauty franchise system, freecoat nails™ is proud to announce its newest franchise partners and entrepreneurs, Laura and Doug Stout. They recently joined the freecoat nails family to add a unique layer of healthy nail and beauty options in Greenville. The new freecoat nails recently opened in the well-known Augusta
Road neighborhood.

“We are so excited to offer the Greenville community a place to retreat and enjoy some self-care in a beautiful, non-toxic salon with an exceptional team of technicians,” says owner, Laura Stout. “We are a perfect spot for a quick escape for individuals or a small group. We can’t wait to welcome you to our fume-free, toxin-free, and jet-free nail studio and beauty bar!” exclaims Stout.

The surge in the clean beauty industry is driven by the use of harmful, toxic chemicals in many of today’s traditional nail salons. Most notable, freecoat nails eliminates six of the most dangerous chemicals found in conventional nail salons, including camphor, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde/formaldehyde resin, xylene, triphenyl phosphate, and toluene. These chemicals are highly disruptive to guest health and wellness, linked to causing headaches and respiratory issues. They can lead to long-term effects like lung disease, cancer, reproductive problems, and fatigue. 

Freecoat nails is located at 1445 Augusta St. (locally known as Augusta Road) in Greenville. For more information, call 864-528-7951 or visit: https://freecoatnails.com.

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Grand Re-Opening at Lifestyle Wellness Collective in Greenville

Live Healthy. Be Healthy, a lifestyle wellness collective, is holding their Grand re-opening at their new and expanded location at 104 Airport Rd. in Greenville. “This is really exciting for us all,” says owner Lisa Banks, BSN-RN, CFCN, CWCN, CFCS, and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. “With the move and expansion, we can accommodate our clients more efficiently, and we’re working on coordinating and facilitating 3-day retreats with accommodations,” says Banks. 

Live Healthy. Be Healthy. offers services such as reflexology, full body massage, foot/leg massage, and health and wellness coaching with a registered and certified nurse. Workshops include subjects in intuitive eating, lifestyle medicine/healthy living basics, intuitive painting, and salubrious sleep.

“Our grand re-opening is on April 8th from 11am to 3pm with demonstrations, prizes, samples, well-being tips for self-care, mindfulness and a whole lot of what healthy living is about. We hope the community will come out and discover ways of healthy living for a better quality of life!” exclaims Banks.

Live Healthy. Be Healthy. is located at 104 Airport Rd. in Greenville. For more information, text or call 864-362-6332 or visit: https://livehealthybehealthy.health.

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New Skin Care Product Helps Rescue Lips

L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL has a new product called Lip Rescue. “Lip Rescue literally soothes and moisturizes overnight,” says Jean Uhlmann, a skin care specialist from L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL.

“The aloe vera in Lip Rescue carries all the ingredients deep into the skin. Unlike ‘chapstick’ that sits on the surface, the hyaluronic acid and antioxidants lock in moisture and improve the texture, even the fine lines above your top lip.” says Uhlmann.

“You can’t make dead skin come alive; you have to remove it, so I’ve been using our lip exfoliator first, then applying Lip Rescue overnight. I feel less need to keep reapplying a balm all day long,” says Uhlmann.

As a company, L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL prides themselves with having aloe vera as the first ingredient in all of their skin care products. They also state they don’t contain harmful chemicals or parabens, are cruelty free, and made in the USA. 

To receive a free express aloe vera facial or more information on other L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL products, call 864-985-9777 or visit: http://LBri.com/EveryBodyFitnessSkin.

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Holistic Dentist Offers Nitric Oxide Test in Greenville

Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is offering a free test to see if you are deficient in nitric oxide–a free radical and colorless gas that is one of the principal oxides of nitrogen. 

“Nitric oxide is naturally produced in our body, but as we age, lack of leafy greens and improper nasal breathing can impact our levels, says Karyn Moore, RDH, HIAOMT, at Palmer Distinctive Dentistry. “Nitric oxide is a natural vasodilator that aids in blood circulation and when depleted, affects all organs at the cellular level. Adequate nitric oxide levels are essential to our overall health,” says Moore.

The team at Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is a holistic dental care practice set in a relaxing environment that promotes general health and well-being for the whole person, not just your teeth.

Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is located at 134 Milestone Way in Greenville. For your free nitric oxide test or more information, call 864-879-6494 or visit: https://www.palmerdmd.com.

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Mediterranean Restaurant Moves to New Location in Greenville

Green Lettuce restaurant has a new home in Greenville. “We’re really loving this new location; as we moved to accommodate our customers with more restaurant space and convenient parking as well,” says, owner Sam Shahabi.

Green Lettuce serves a blend of Persian and Mediterranean Cuisine in a relaxed, fine dining setting with a full bar.  “All of our food is made from scratch and prepared fresh daily. We offer a full menu with many types of kabobs including lamb, rib-eye, seafood, jumbo shrimp, and veggie kabobs for the vegetarian pallet as well,” exclaims Shahabi.

Green Lettuce is open for lunch and dinner, and is closed on Sundays. Seating for large parties is available, but it is recommended to always call ahead.

Green Lettuce is located at 626 Congaree Rd. in Greenville. For more information, call 864-214-1355 or visit: http://greenlettuceusa.com.

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“Healthy is the New Wealthy” Talk Series in Greenville

Our Patch Family Chiropractic is offering monthly “Healthy is the New Wealthy” talks at their office in Greenville. Every month from March through June, they will be diving deep into different areas of health, such as movement, nutrition, water, mindset, etc. This series is free to the public with snacks provided. Each workshop will be on a Tuesday (3/21, 4/18, 5/23, and 6/20) from 6-7pm. To RSVP for this talk series, search “Healthy is the New Wealthy” on Facebook or Eventbrite. 

“There is so much information out there and Dr. Ian Barwick wants to help guests narrow down which areas to focus on most, how to go about it, and take charge of their health,” says Dr. Ashley Gonzalez-Barwick.

Our Patch Family Chiropractic offers gentle chiropractic care for the whole family. They are certified in the Webster technique for pregnant women, infants, and children. Craniosacral and upper cervical specific (NUCCA) chiropractic care is also offered.

Our Patch Family Chiropractic is located at 84 Orchard Park Dr. in Greenville. For more information, call 864-704-0920 or visit: https://ourpatchfamilychiro.com.

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Historic Building in Woodruff Getting a New Look On Life

Coldwell Banker Caine has purchased and is in the process of revitalizing 140 S. Main Street in Woodruff. This building was originally constructed in 1901 and served as the first financial institution in the town of Woodruff. It then closed during the Great Depression and has been used as a commercial space as of late, before sitting empty. Now, it is set to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as part of Woodruff Historic District.  

Coldwell Banker Caine isn’t the only one moving in to help with the revitalization of the community’s town center. Other big names like Starbucks (Est. 2022) and Tractor Supply (Est. 2020) have planted their roots in Woodruff, sprinkled amongst some well-known local shops including The Yellow Butterfly and Woods Thrift.

“Why is there suddenly so much attention on Woodruff, SC?” asks Kiersten Bell, a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Caine (Williams St. Division). “BMW recently announced that they are pouring $1.7 billion into the area for their electric vehicles initiative, so lots of new homes and employment opportunities will soon be headed this way. Another positive note about Woodruff is that it was named as the #1 safest place to live in South Carolina by Safewise,” exclaims Bell.

“We’re proud to be a part of preserving a little bit of history in this community, while bringing some new life to Woodruff, which looks like a very promising future,” Bell says.

Kiersten Bell is a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Caine (Williams St. Division). For more information, call 864-567-1457 or visit: https://greenvillerealestatemom.com.

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Spring Health & Wellness Fair Hosted by Earth Fare

On Sunday, April 30th, from 1-4pm, Earth Fare and Locally Grown Magazine will be hosts to a Spring Health and Wellness Fair at the Greenville location. There will be samples, demos, goody bags, and raffles, along with an opportunity to chat and mingle with many of the Locally Grown advertisers as well as brand representatives in the area.

Earth Fare is “Everyone’s Healthy Supermarket” and offers a wide selection of products including local organic produce, naturally-raised meats, seafood, supplements, natural beauty products, and an eat-in cafe, deli, and juice bar.

The Spring Health and Wellness Fair will be held at Earth Fare, 3620 Pelham Rd. in Greenville. Call 864-248-4188 or visit: https://www.earthfare.com for more information.

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Chiropractor Adds Analysis and Protocol System in Greenville

Carolina Spine and Health announced the immediate availability of the ProAdjuster360: a chiropractic device enabling patients to receive treatment through upgraded analysis and protocols the system recommends.

“This is really going to benefit a lot of our new and existing patients,” says Michael Robles, DC at Carolina Spine and Health. “Many patients have already testified to the benefits from their recent adjustments. Belem Gomez, an office worker, was recently treated and found it very helpful with her chronic neck pain. ProAdjuster360 has helped Gomez to continue her desk work without tension in her neck at the end of the day,” explains Robles. Carolina Spine and Health is committed to adopting and implementing the most cutting edge and effective treatments available. 

Founded in 2008, Carolina Spine and Health serves the Upstate in both Greenville and Spartanburg. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to restore balance and motion to the body to relieve pain and restore health.

Carolina Spine and Health is located at 500 Poinsett Hwy. in Greenville. For more information, call 864-232-2292 or visit: https://carolinaspinehealth.com. See ad, this page.