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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

e are halfway into February and rapidly approaching the beginning of spring. We literally skipped winter in this part of New Mexico. This month’s issue celebrates healthy ethnic cuises, the benefit of spices, and how to recycle and use the parts of fruits and vegetables we normally would discard. We give you a glimpse into the origin and philosophy of five different country’s diets and share recipes and secrets about how their residents keep healthy. Around it we sprinkle tips from local experts about spices, and recipes for making your own curry and vegan chocolate mousse. Enjoy! Natural Awakenings is a proud sponsor of the PBS Ageless Living Series hosted by George & Sedena Cappannelli launching in New Mexico. It’s a three-part series celebrating it’s kick off March 16 and 17 at the KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque. The two-day event in March followed by two more events in June and September will be taped and shown on PBS nationwide. World-renowned presenters in March include Dr. Larry Dossey, Joan Borysenko, Master Mingtong Gu, Barbara Marx Hubbard and Joseph Gagnon. More details on page 3 and 17. In the article Qigong helps reduce Risks associated with Modern Living on page 19, we share insights into the deep healing properties of Zhineng Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year-old wisdom and healing art introduced to us by Master Mingtong Gu. With consistent practice, we are empowered to connect to the natural energy (qi or chi) within us that creates our health, vitality, happiness and overall sense of well-being and fulfillment. This life saving practice is now available during in-person retreats at the Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong in Galisteo, a short drive from Santa Fe, but also online. So, no matter where you are in the world, you can virtually participate in this transformative retreat. Wishing you a wonderful transition into spring and all the beauty nature’s awakening has to offer. Publisher NA Northern New Mexico

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Spiritual Warriorship and Ancestral Wisdom with Ohki Forest

ative spiritual teacher Ohki Forest will be in Santa Fe April 30 to June 2 for her 33rd year of teaching, offering transformational trainings for spiritual warriorship, women’s ways and ancestral wisdom that crosses cultures. Forest, of Mohawk descent, living in Chiapas, Mexico, carries a very ancient lineage of teachings sourced in the wisdom of Maya, Mohawk and Mongolian indigenous cultures. These teachings have survived intact for more than 45,000 years through the lives and sacrifices of Native ancestors. She was trained and initiated by Native, Mongolian and Maya shamans of Thunder Clans in alignment with powerful signs on her path. Forest carries forward her social justice vision supporting the Maya resistance and indigenous restitution through her nonprofit, Red Wind Councils. Maya artisans provide exquisite crafts for sale during her visits to support their families and their social justice leadership. She warmly welcomes people of all paths to her shamanic circles, sacred ceremonies and private sessions. For complete program information and to register, call 505-429-0529 or visit OhkiForest.com. See Save the Date in the Events Calendar. See ad, page 11.

Herb School in Santa Fe Begins Its’ Sixth Year

ilagro School of Herbal Medicine in Santa Fe is beginning its sixth year instructing students about the benefits of herbal medicine in New Mexico. The school offers lectures and full classes ranging from one day to six months in length. Their flagship course, Foundations of Herbal Medicine, is 250 hours and this year begins on April 17. According to Dr. Tomas Enos, director of the school, the program has successfully graduated over 50 students in the basic hands-on program. “We focus on the important aspects of healing one another with local medicinal herbs. Self-care is a great place to start to learn about and apply herbal skills,” he says. The program includes field trips in the region, medicine making, therapeutics and multicultural uses of plants in the Southwest. Many of the students have found personal healing from the program information as well as a community of herbal aficionados. “Feeling comfortable in our natural environment and healing with our local herbal remedies makes people feel more at peace and healthier,” affirms Dr. Enos. For more information, call 505-820-6321 or visit MilagroSchoolOfHerbalMedicine.com. See ad, page 7.

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peaker, intuitive writing coach, and author of the book The Soulful Child: Twelve Years in the Wilderness, Chloe Rachel Gallaway, is excited to announce her upcoming writer’s workshop Releasing Your Story being held April 20 to 22 at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa in Taos, New Mexico. The workshop is an opportunity for up-and-coming and inspiring writers to learn the dance between craft and intuition with an ideal writing coach that can take them into the wilderness of their own stories and bring them out the other side, empowered and fueled by their message. This two-night all-inclusive retreat includes access to healing mineral waters, nature walks, private coaching, and transformational group work. “Is it time to write your story?” asks Gallaway. “You will discover that writing can be intuitive, fun and way easier than you thought.” Early bird special $1197 by March 31st, $1500 reg. price. Payment plans available. Go to ChloeRachelGallaway.com/event for registration details. Call 505- 489-1655 or email write@thewingedriverwriter.com. Book a 15-minute complimentary session with the author today. To purchase her book, visit TheSoulfulChild.com. See ad, page 8. March 2018

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Experience Embodied Awakening

ntuitive Coach Susan Spensley announces her Awakened Consciousness group starts this month on March 13 and 17 in northeast Albuquerque. The meetings will be held every second and fourth Tuesday thereafter. According to Spensley, Awakened Consciousness is a place to be seen, heard and felt in a supportive space. “There is a simple way through spiritual disappointment, confusion and endless trying. In fact, these states are necessary to awakening and usually precede it,” she says. “The receiving of profound compassion and radical acceptance results in a powerful consciousness shift. Participants do not have to have the ego ‘handled.’ Consciousness shifts may begin right where they are at.” For more information, call 505-883-0191, email susan@iqspirit.com or visit SusanSpensley. com. See directory listing, page 36.

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hose seeking to transform their health and get their life back need look no further than the hemp plant. “Hemp oil extract offer significant potential for addressing a wide variety of health issues,” says Veronica Yukl, HALE distributor. “However, not all hemp oil extract products are created equally.” Yukl is a proud distributor of HALE products, a company that launched in January 2018, with the corporate office located in Albuquerque. “HALE is leading the way in the booming hemp oil extract industry; an industry that is expected to grow to $2.1 billion by 2020,” she says. HALE offers a complete line of full-spectrum hemp oil extract products and nutraceuticals to address health concerns in an all-natural, organic way. “Our hemp oil extracts are derived from the whole plant, leaving a concentrate of over 100 cannabinoids, including cannabidiol, intact to create the ‘entourage effect,’” explains Yukl. “Cannabinoids are a remarkable class of compounds that have demonstrated significant potential to address a wide variety of health issues. Unlike THC, the compound in marijuana that causes a person to feel ‘high,’ hemp oil extracts are non-psychoactive.” For more information and to learn about HALE’S “Soil to Oil” process, visit halehealth. myhalelife.com or contact Veronica Yukl, HALE distributor, at halehealth@yahoo.com. See ad, page 22. The world’s leading source of media research

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lthough we’re one of the richest nations in the world, we’re also home to some of the highest rates of chronic illness in the world including heart disease, cancer and diabetes in epidemic proportions. The good news? Many of the diseases Americans suffer from are not only preventable—they’re reversible. The key to optimal health lies in assessing our lifestyle habits and making the necessary changes to ensure we stay on track. To really solve our nation’s health conditions, we need to learn to address our health and well-being on a cellular level. Oxidative stress is a major component in the speedy decline of our health. By reducing oxidative stress in our body, we slow down the aging process while restoring ourselves to better health. One of the best ways to stay on track is to partner with a health coach who can motivate and guide you while adjusting to the new, healthier you. While it’s often hard at first to make major lifestyle adjustments, the rewards far outweigh the initial discomfort associated with change. Ariel Greener CCPE, NB.Phc.A.FLTC, offers free one-hour health care consultations. He can be reached at 505-453-1559 and by visiting Committed2TorahCounselling.com. See ad page 12.

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In many cultures all over the world, there is an ancient tradition of ‘laying in’ for the first 21 to 40 days after giving birth. This time is also known as the Fourth Trimester. This means Mom doesn’t jump right into her everyday chores and activities; actually, she doesn’t lift a finger or anything heavier than her baby. She is fed a plethora of healing and nourishing foods; which gives her, Dad, and Baby the time and space to bond, adjust to a new life together, and create a thriving, harmonious rhythm. After the Passage of Birth, a woman’s body has undergone an amazing transformation and her new role is to provide nourishment for another beautiful being. This means that her own nourishment is of the utmost importance. The ways in which a mother chooses to nourish herself (or not) can affect her current physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state. Postpartum nourishment has a tremendous impact on the rebalancing of Mom’s hormones and can even influence how she moves through menopause and aging. If a mother’s nutrition is imbalanced, it can sometimes lead to postpartum depression, insomnia and difficulties in breastfeeding. Efficiently caring for yourself as a new mom can affect you, your health, and the health of your baby for many years to come. Anna Louise Lipkin is a Sacred Birthing Doula, Massage Therapist, and Cranial Sacral Therapist in Santa Fe, NM. She offers prenatal consultations, labor and delivery assistance, and postpartum services. For more information, call 808639-7534 or visit MotherToTheMother.com or DivineMotherMassage.com. See directory listing, page 39.

Eat a balanced, healthy diet. Exercise regularly. These are two things we hear from nearly every health practitioner, from east to west. While this is true, we have to first cultivate an environment that is ready to receive the food and lifestyle we give it. Our health is a reflection of our digestive fire. Cranio Sacral Therapy is a subtle, yet powerful, manipulation of the cerebrospinal fluid, that which surrounds our cranium and spinal cord and gives life to our core systems. Our health depends on the unobstructed flow of this fluid. Equally important is our mental-emotional digestion. The mind and body are two sides of the same coin. What happens to one, happens to the other. An important component for mental-emotional health is a calm, grounded nervous system. One that we can act from, instead of reacting. The cerebrospinal fluid continually bathes the roots of our nerves, giving them nourishment just as water gives nourishment to the roots of a plant. CranioSacral Therapy works deeply to reset our core systems, optimizing our health and potential to live a fully realized life. Etienne Peirsman is the founder of The Cranio Sacral School of the Masters (CSSM) offering ongoing CranioSacral Therapy classes at Blue Desert Hale, located 38 Pine Haven Rd. inTijeras. CEUs for LMTs available. For more information, contact Leila G. von Stein, CSSM Program Coordinator, at 505-503-5137 or info@craniomasters.com. Visit CranioMasters.com. See ad, page 4.

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Research from Duke University Medical School indicates that eating red meat and poultry increases risk for Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Singapore Chinese Health Study followed 63,257 adults between ages 45 and 74 for an average of 11 years each. It was determined that meat and poultry consumption increased diabetes incidence by 23 and 15 percent, respectively.

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Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduced intake of vitamin K1 leads to more than triple the risk of an enlargement of the heart’s left ventricle, which reduces blood pumping volume, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers followed diet records for 766 participants ages 14 to 18 and monitored their vascular structure and functionality. When compared to those with the highest intake of vitamin K1 from foods such as spinach, cabbage and other leafy, green vegetables, those with the lowest intake were more likely to experience vascular enlargement.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DETERS ALZHEIMER’S According to a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers discovered the risk of dementia can be halved by engaging in physical activities like walking, dancing and gardening, which significantly improve brain volume in the hippocampus region and the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes. The scientists studied 876 participants for 30 years and completed a longitudinal memory test of the patients, which were 78 years old on average, and followed up with MRI brain scans. They recorded their physical activity and logged caloric output every week. Two other studies found that any exercise that raises our heart rate and produces sweating for a sustained period will benefit cognitive health as we age. One meta-analysis of 36 studies from Australia’s University of Canberra found that exercise improved cognition by an average of 29 percent for those older than 50; another small group study from Germany’s Otto von Guericke University, in Magdeburg, specifically showed that dancing benefits seniors’ cognition.

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The Breakthrough Science of Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Robyn Benson The U.S. spends more on health care than other high-income nations but has a lower life expectancy and poorer health. Our country is ranked 37th in the world in all around health care, among industrialized countries, while the rates of obesity and chronic conditions continue to increase. At least 80 to 90 percent of all diseases today are caused by lifestyle choices. In addition to poor food choices, a high sugar diet, and increased stress, most Americans are not exercising and getting adequate sleep like our ancestors once did. With modern technology such as laptops, computers, modern lighting, and our 24/7 ‘always on’ lifestyle including smart phones (electronic cocaine), it is easy to see how the digital age is also causing us to age rapidly. We are breaking down faster than we can regenerate. Why? Because our cells and circadian rhythms are not designed for these artificial frequencies. To compound the issue, we’re not getting the proper amount of rest, exercise and outdoor “fresh air time” to refuel. We often forget that the human body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself and age well if we simply follow the laws of nature. What is most promising today for youthful aging is the whole new realm of regenerative medicine being offered these days at Santa Fe Soul. Regenerative medicine is the reverse of aging and degenerative disease. It’s the science of boosting healing naturally in damaged tissues and under-functioning endocrine and immune systems with nutrition therapy, stem cells and oxidative medicine, such as ozone and vitamin C IVs. It also includes restoring healthy joints, hair growth, skin rejuvenation and sexual function with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP is a concentrated sample of a person’s own blood, composed primarily of high levels of platelets. Growth factors derived from platelets are responsible for soft tissue repair, bone regeneration, development of new blood vessels, and stimulation of the wound healing process. Imagine all the surgeries that are being avoided, health being restored, and diseases prevented naturally with PRP and regenerative medicine. It is an exciting time to age youthfully with an informed self-care lifestyle and the promise and success of regenerative medicine.

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global briefs The first annual Earth Day Santa Fe Conference and Exhibition is being held April 21 and 22 at the Hilton Historic Plaza in Santa Fe. This inaugural event will gather the best of New Mexico’s and beyond environmental and holistic scene for a weekend of earth-consciousness education, community empowerment, and kindred-connections. Attendees will enjoy free innovative workshops, local and national exhibitors, product demos, live performances, art exhibits and an exclusive networking dinner party. Earth Day Santa Fe is a globally-focused showcase and open invitation to local, national and international eco-brands, wellness advocates, and change-catalysts to further educate our community on how to improve our lives and reduce our footprint impact. “Earth-conscious choices are no longer a ‘trend’ or ‘privilege’ but an immediate and profound need for human lives’ betterment and continuance. This survival dialogue must persist to further ignite awakenings and action,” says event organizer, Maria Baez founder and CEO of HolisticGLOBE magazine. “Earth Day Santa Fe is intended to open the door for ongoing earth and social positive impact showcase, education and dialogue.” Earth Day Santa Fe is calling organizations, vendors, experts, artists and visionaries to partake, support and exhibit their sustainable, earth-friendly and holistic technologies, products, services, projects and artistic expressions. Open showcase opportunities are available for: •

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A surge in parasitic sea lice that attach themselves to and feed on salmon, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables, is disrupting salmon farms in the U.S., Canada, Scotland, Norway and Chile. Wholesale prices for the species have already increased 50 percent over last year, leading to higher consumer prices for everything from salmon fillets and steaks to more expensive lox on bagels. Scientists and fish farmers are working on new ways to control the pests. Fish Farmer magazine states that losses by the global aquaculture industry could be as high as $1 billion annually. The only hope is to develop new methods to control the spread of the lice, which are naturally present in the wild, but thrive in the tightly packed ocean pens used for fish farming.

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Floating Farm Helps Power UK Needs

Hywind, the first floating wind farm in the UK, is located 15 miles offshore of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its five turbines with a 30-megawatt capacity will provide clean energy to more than 20,000 homes to help meet the country’s ambitious climate change targets. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says, “The government’s commitment to the development of this technology, coupled with Statoil’s [lithium] battery storage project, Batwind, positions Scotland as a world center for energy innovation.” Hywind is operated by Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA and Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.

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The Sweet Potato Project, started by journalist Sylvester Brown, Jr., will work in partnership with St. Louis University and a small cadre of local nonprofits called the North City Food Hub to hold culinary, small business, horticulture, restaurant management, and land-ownership classes and business incubator opportunities this spring. The goal is to enable at-risk youths in North St. Louis to grow food and make money through food packaging and distribution. The project encourages people to become innovative, self-sufficient players in today’s expanding global economy. Brown says, “Success doesn’t always mean you’ve made a lot of money; it can also mean you’ve survived poverty or managed to create something.”

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r. Harold Steinberg, a chiropractic physician for over 20 years, as well as a Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition (DACBN) and Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), is finding that more people these days are generally feeling ‘unwell’. “These patients are told by their doctors that their blood tests are fine—it’s all in their head,” he explains. “But it is not in their head. In my research, experience in my nutritional practice, reading scientific journals and attending seminars, I became aware of the fact that society is killing us.” “While this might sound preposterous, it’s true,” says Steinberg. “What we’re doing in our daily lives is having a detrimental effect on our health. We are bombarded with chemicals, pesticides, preservatives, foods, prescriptions, and over-the-counter drugs, in a never before imaginable way.” Steinberg explains that these powerful chemical insults are imposed on our bodies, every minute of every day. “These insults are toxins that are harmful agents found in the environment and are accumulating in our bodies, causing disease, ill health, stress and inflammation. When the immune system of our body is fighting these chemicals and toxins there is not much time to fight illness and disease,” he says. In his book, Toxic Overload, Dr. Steinberg addresses many of the toxins that are affecting us. “Blood tests done at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found hundreds of toxic chemicals in our blood,” he says. “These toxins are in our water, our food, our homes, our clothes and in the air we breathe. It is a cycle we need to be aware of.” He then describes the mechanism used to clear these poisons from our body. “The biofeedback system can address these items that we are exposed to every day. This allows our body’s immune system to fight disease and not fight outside toxins,” he says. Steinburg shares that while many books have been written about the impact on society and people from chemicals in our food, clothing and the environment, how to get rid of these toxins is the major issue. “With biofeedback we can see the impact of the chemicals, herbicides, heavy metals, viruses, bacteria and balance the body against these toxic insults,” adds Dr. Steinberg. Toxic Overload is available on Amazon.com. For more information, visit HaroldSteinberg-dc.com. See ad, page 30. March 2018

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et me take you behind the curtain on a new inspiring national PBS and Live Conference Series being launched here in New Mexico. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, celebrate, get involved in their own aging journey and find out how they can support themselves and their loved ones at a time like never before, when over half the world’s population will soon be 50 years of age for the first time in history. This IS history and a time to address the challenges we all will inevitably face as we age. It’s a time to wake up to the enormous possibilities that lie before us. The Ageless Living PBS Live Series will be an experience that offers us a chance to be inspired, empowered and entertained during three heart and mind-opening conferences, featuring leading authors and wisdom keepers who will guide us on a journey of discovery, inspiration and empowerment. People of all ages will learn, celebrate and collaborate on creating a more positive and life enhancing future. As Co-Founders of Empower New Mexico and AgeNation, and Co-Producers of the Ageless Living Series, George and I are excited about launching it in New Mexico, our home and a place known for its cultural and ethnic diversity, a place where ‘adventure fuels the soul. Where better to birth a movement that will not only help redefine aging in the 21st Century, but also honor the wisdom of our elders and build bridges of understanding across generations? My husband, George Cappannelli,

who will direct the series and is the recipient of two Special Category Emmy Awards, describes this innovative PBS series as “a unique opportunity to contribute to a new national dialogue on what it means to live more consciously and age wisely in the 21st Century. The series will also deliver valuable and inspiring information, practical life strategies and real solutions for people who want to live quality lives and contribute their talents and experience at this critical time in our nation’s history.” So you can see this is more than just a series of live conferences, it is an opportunity through the vehicle of PBS to take this wisdom and inspiration and empowerment nationally into homes everywhere to support millions of Americans who are making the transition of aging for themselves and their loved ones. We will discover together as individuals and a community how to redefine conscious living and aging, uncover solutions to one of the 21st century’s greatest challenges and opportunities, and build bridges of collaboration across generations.

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A percentage of funds raised will go to local organizations who support vulnerable elders. Individual and series tickets will be available at The KiMo and The Lensic Box Offices. Individuals who wish to participate and organizations that wish to sponsor can visit www.agelesslivingseries.com or email info@agenation.com Sedena C. Cappannelli is an award-winning author, speaker, Conscious Aging expert, Ageless Living (Life Wellness) coach and Co-Founder of AgeNation. She is passionate about supporting people to embrace their highest potential, regardless of age. For information on Sedena and/or George’s Ageless Living Coaching call 505-470-6295 or email sedena@agenation. com. Contact George at 602-339-3777. March 2018

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Qigong Helps Reduce Risks Associated With Modern Living

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ur modern lifestyles come with many risks. The possibility of pain, injury or illness seems to be forever present—whether it’s waiting just around the corner, or already with you and affecting your day-to-day life. So, we do our best to stay healthy and well; for example, by following diet programs, visiting the exercise studio, and thinking positive thoughts. But what if I told you that, right from the start, Western traditions of belief often put you at a disadvantage when it comes to understanding and improving your well-being? Made concrete by the philosopher of science Descartes in the seventeenth century, the Western world began to perceive the body and mind as two separate entities. The body is thought to be solid, obviously made from physical matter, while the non-physical mind is an intangible thing we carry around inside our bodies—sometimes even hindering the body from doing what we want it to, for example when mental fog makes our physical movements clumsy and uncoordinated. So, we talk about “mind over matter” when someone appears to be healing against all medical expectations, or when someone demonstrates an unusual degree of willpower or physical endurance. And

we explore how the placebo effect allows the mind to “trick” the body into healing without medication. But this is only one possible perspective, called mind-body dualism—that’s been shaping Western understanding for more than 500 years. In ancient Eastern traditions, the mind, body and heart are seen—and treated—as a unified whole. Your mind is your body, and your body is your mind—and your heart communicates with the mind, the brain and all the other organs of the body to influence physical health, mental clarity, perceptions and emotions. And through modern science, we’ve discovered that only 4 percent of the energy in our universe has a physical form. The other 96 percent is formless and invisible, but scientists are able to measure it by the way it influences the physical world. Zhineng Wisdom Healing Qigong is a 5,000-year-old wisdom and healing art that, with consistent practice, empowers you to connect your total being to the natural energy (qi or chi) that underlies everything else in your life—your health, your vitality, your happiness, even your overall sense of well-being and fulfillment. The energy of your mind affects the energy of your body and that of your heart. The energy of your body affects the energy of your heart and of your mind. And, the energy of your heart affects both your

body and mind. They are all connected and inter-related. In addition, your mind, body and heart are able to connect on a profound level with the chi surrounding them—the infinitely sustainable energy of the universe. Through the slow movements, healing sounds, visualizations and meditations of Wisdom Healing Qigong, you become able to transcend your perceptions and physical limitations, increasing and re-balancing your energy level. And that energy in turn increases your capacity for self-care, selfhealing, and self-empowerment. Did you know that Wisdom Healing Qigong has also been extensively studied by modern science? From that research, many scientifically proven, practical applications for healing and promoting the well-being of the body, mind and emotions through Qigong have been documented. Studies by the Harvard Medical School and others have found positive effects on immune system function and autoimmune reactions—confirming that practicing Qigong can influence gene expression, reduce chronic inflammation, and improve overall health. But the immune system is not the only aspect of health that Wisdom Healing Qigong can help with. Neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease have also been shown to improve when Qigong is practiced consistently, as the brain and nervous system’s functions rely on the transmission of tiny quantities of energy—and Qigong empowers your mind and body to regulate and balance those transmissions. Other evidence indicates that Qigong reduces the side effects of cancer treatment, helps to minimize mood imbalances and inflammatory reactions, and improves overall quality of life. Alongside all of these powerful healing benefits for people suffering from serious health conditions, Wisdom Healing Qigong offers many benefits for your general wellness, energy, hormonal and emotional balance. To learn more about how Wisdom Healing Qigong works, and the science behind this ancient practice, visit ChiCenter.com/Research. To read this full article, visit NaturalAwakeningsnnm.com. See ad, page 5. March 2018

The World’s Healthiest Cuisines What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating

by Judith Fertig

mericans love to explore ethnic cuisines and then put their own “more is better” spin on them, like a Chinese stir-fry turned into chop suey with fried rice or a pasta side dish supersized into a whole meal. “We’ve Americanized dishes to the extent that they don’t have their original health benefits,” says Dr. Daphne Miller, a family physician in the San Francisco Bay area and author of The Jungle Effect: The Healthiest Diets from Around the World—Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You. Here are five popular—and healthy— world cuisines, known for their great dishes, star ingredients and health-enhancing practices.

Traditional Japanese

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sushi, it’s a delicious ingredient in brothy soups, where it reconstitutes to add a noodle-like quality, slightly smoky flavor and beneficial minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked the longevity of Okinawan residents to eating seaweed, a staple of macrobiotic diets. New York City culinary instructor and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo prefers dried wakame seaweed, readily available in the U.S. Practices. Shimbo grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her mother helped her surgeon father’s patients by preparing foods that helped them recover quickly. Shimbo believes wholeheartedly in Ishoku-dogen, a Japanese concept often translated as, “Food is medicine.” Shimbo says, “I eat fairly well, treating food as blessings from nature that keep me NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

South Indian

Ingredients. South India—including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana—offers many plant-based dishes that feature coconut, rice and spices such as turmeric, known for decreasing inflammation, according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Varieties of dried split peas called dal [dal is singular and plural] are used in vegetable curries and ground to make the gluten-free savory crepes known as dosa or puffy white idlis for a snack or breakfast. South India native and current Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, teacher, consultant and author of many cookbooks, including 660 Curries, says, “One technique that gives vegetable dishes a lift is dry-frying or toasting whole spices. It adds complexity and nuttiness.” Simply heat a cast iron skillet, add the whole spices and dry fry until spicy aromas arise; then add them to a dish.

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healthy and energetic. I do not often indulge in expensive, rich foods.” She prefers eating foods in season and small portions, listening to what her body craves. When feeling the need for minerals and vitamins, she makes a brothy soup with just a little dried wakame, which reconstitutes to four times its dried volume. A second practice supporting healthy well-being is hara hachi bu, or “Eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” It requires self-discipline to eat slowly and decline more food. But this restraint supports a widely accepted fact that “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message that the stomach is full. If we eat slowly, we get the message at the right time, even if we want a few more bites. If we eat too quickly, by the time our brain sends the message, we have probably eaten too much,” says Shimbo. One Great Dish: Japanese soups offer nutrition and flavor in a bowl. Shimbo’s Eata-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup in her cookbook The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit can be made with chicken or vegetable broth. Other healthy ingredients like sesame oil, fresh ginger, scallions and garlic boost its health benefits.

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Practice. South Indian meals usually comprise many small, highly flavored, colorful, plant-based dishes served with rice. They yield a pleasant aroma and sensation of fullness without overdoing it, says Iyer. One Great Dish: A vegetable/legume curry such as tamata chana dal, or smoky yellow split peas is simple to make. Iyer cooks dried, yellow, split peas with potatoes and turmeric, then dry-fries dried chilis and spices, and purées them in a blender for a no-fat, vegan and glutenfree dish. In Iyer’s view, “The epitome of comfort food is a bowl of dal and rice.”

Garden-to-Table Italian

Ingredients. There’s American-Italian, as in pizza with pepperoni and double cheese, and then there’s real Italian dishes dating back to the Etruscans. Healthy Italian starts with the love of growing things. Whatever grows in the garden is best, served simply with extra virgin olive oil; a recent Temple University study found it preserves memory and wards off Alzheimer’s. Eugenia Giobbi Bone, co-author of Italian Family Dining: Recipes, Menus, and Memories of Meals with a Great American Food Family, says, “My palate was formed with the flavors of homegrown foods. Cooking in central Italy is all about bringing out the flavor of a few very fresh, well-grown ingredients. That means primarily seasonal eating, with lots of vegetables and little meat in summer, the opposite in winter. There isn’t a lot of fuss to the culinary style, which instead depends on interesting, but simple combinations of foods and techniques.” Practice. Italian families’ view of healthful garden-to-table includes the exercise

Spiritual Energy Healing for Food Addictions

by Keith Winter

hen looking at food addictions, a glimpse behind the scenes will reveal energetic patterns and imprints that hold a charge of mental and emotional energy that is temporarily satisfied by indulging in whatever the addiction is—in this case, food. Mental and emotional trauma and stress can imprint the energy system and physical body with electrical pathways or gridworks that override normal release processes. When this happens, a response will be to look to something else like food as a pathway for release. Behind every trauma is a pattern that carries a charge of energy that was created during the original event. Until that traumatic energetic charge is released, similar triggers will keep that charge alive and it will demand to be fed. While eating and living well help begin to create new energetic pathways to health, underneath these new pathways will lurk the old electrical charges of trauma, insecurities, low self-esteem, grief and sadness. When held deep in the brain and in the cellular level of the body these triggers wait to activate old addictions. This is where spiritual energy healing can be of great benefit and often works when other methods fall short. Negative energy can get locked into the very depths of our being—including the soul level. Spiritual energy healing dispels the mesmerizing addictive energies that keep the cycle of dependence rolling. By continued work with higher spiritual energies, we bring up and out of our energy system past life traumas that directly relate to our current situation and addictions. While addictions will lead us down a zig zag path away from our true nature, spiritual healing can straighten out the path and lead to energetic alignment with our soul’s purpose. The work that can be done with spiritual healing transcends the dimensions, dispels the darkness, and opens the healing channels to the light of cosmic wisdom and the infinite healing breath, allowing us the opportunity to be all that we can possibly be. Keith Winter, certified Christa Healing Method practitioner, has been helping people get “unstuck” and move forward in all avenues of their lives for 20 years. He has developed the Christa Business Clearing, the Christa Home and Property Clearing and Healing for Pets. For more information, email him at keith.winter12@gmail.com, call 719-3576011, or visit ChristaResources.com. See ad, page 6.

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Lebanese

Ingredients. “So much about Lebanese cuisine is ‘on trend’ with our tart and sour flavors from lemon, sumac and pomegranate molasses, a wide array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus a tradition of pickling, called mouneh, and yogurt and cheesemaking,” says food blogger Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen. “Lebanese cuisine is extraordinarily healthy, fitting squarely into the Mediterranean diet.” Abood lives in East Lansing, Michigan, where she loves to use summer cherries and berries in her Lebanese-inspired dishes. According to Abood, another reason why Lebanese food is so popular is that Lebanese immigrants to the U.S. now outnumber the native population of their mother country. Practice. Gathering to share food is a hallmark of Lebanese hospitality. “The Lebanese style of eating includes maza; many small shared plates of remarkable variety,” says Abood. “Food as medicine” is also a Lebanese practice, according to a study in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. One Great Dish: “Many of my favorite Lebanese dishes are plant-based,” says Abood. “We love to stuff everything from cabbage to summer squash to grape leaves with vegetarian fillings, and cook them in a garlic or tomato broth. Every week, we make NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

and eat mujaddara, a lentil and rice or bulgur pilaf with deeply caramelized onions.” Pair with any Lebanese salad, such as one she makes with sweet cherries and walnuts for “a perfectly healthy and crazy-delicious meal.”

Vietnamese

Ingredients. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh herbs and leafy greens, green papaya, seafood, rice and condiments. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that green or unripe papaya contains more healthy carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene) than tomatoes or carrots. Practice. The preferred style of Vietnamese cooking is steaming or simmering, using less fat. It also encourages communal eating, with each diner dipping an ingredient into a cooking pot. Cooked foods are accompanied by fresh salad greens, including herbs served as whole leaves. One Great Dish: Vietnamese hot pot is a favorite of Andrea Nguyen, whose Vietnamese family emigrated to California. Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors, blogs about food at VietWorldKitchen. com and now lives near San Francisco, California. “This is a slow, cook-it-yourself kind of meal. Set it up, relax with some organic wine or beer and enjoy. Flavors develop and the hot pot transforms as you eat,” she says. “At the end, you’ll slurp up the remaining broth and noodles.” See Tinyurl.com/Viet-ChineseHotPotRecipe. French Bonus: While croissants and triple-crème brie might not seem part of an ideal diet, rediscover two healthy practices from the French: Eat less and eat together. Ongoing studies at Cornell University show that we eat less if offered less. When researcher Paul Rozin, Ph.D., a psychology professor with the University of Pennsylvania, compared portions in Paris, France, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philly portions were 25 percent larger. It’s also reflected in the two countries’ cookbook recipes. Rozin further found that French diners spent more time eating those smaller portions—perhaps explaining the French paradox: Most French eat rich foods and drink wine, yet don’t get fat. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Spice Up Your Life by Karen Hammer, owner of Vibrance, Vegetarian Restaurant

hroughout the ages, people have used herbs and spices to help heal themselves from a plethora of injuries and illnesses. These natural medicines are easily available right out of the spice cabinet and the uses are numerous to heal what ails us. My number one choice for a spice that heals is turmeric. Turmeric is the yellow color in curry powder and amazing in its healing processes. Curcurmin—the active healing component in turmeric—is a top anticancer agent. With a few quick shakes, it’s easy to add this medicinal food to your daily arsenal. Pair it with a few shakes of pepper for extra bioavailability. When making curries, another healthful, plant-based ingredient to toss into the mix is garlic—and the fresher, the better. Garlic’s active compound, allicin, has many medicinal qualities. Not only does it help boost the immune system, but it has antiviral and antibacterial properties as well—and it’s delicious. Another amazing spice is cinnamon. It tastes delicious in coffee and tea drinks and pairs well with savory and sweet dishes alike. A spice adored by many cultures, cinnamon also has a vast array of health benefits. It’s rich in antioxidants and can help improve blood sugar for those with diabetes. In addition, ¼ teaspoon a day can help keep cholesterol levels in check. Cayenne is another delectable spice that is healthful in so many ways—both internally and externally. Because it is an antiinflammatory, it’s added to many creams and ointments. It also has anti-cancer properties. Ginger root, one of the most versatile spices around, has been used for centuries to aid digestion. It is especially helpful for nausea. Sage can help with memory issues and to protect the brain. In studies, people consuming sage were more alert, calm and relaxed. To help reduce cold and flu symptoms, a pinch of cinnamon, clove, ginger, and even cayenne, can be simmered on the stove along with a healthy sweetener to create an immune-boosting elixir. The options are endless when it comes to using spices for a healthful boost. Turning to your spice cabinet instead of your medicine cabinet can help keep you healthy and living life to the fullest. Karen Hammer is the owner of Vibrance, Vegetarian Restaurant, Art, Food and Music located at 4500 Silver Ave., SE, in Albuquerque. For more information, call 505-639-3401. See ad, page 28.

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submitted by Frank Kraus, La Montañita Co-op Frank Kraus, the baker at La Montañita Co-op’s westside store, has always been interested in baking and cooking, from his earliest memories of making pies from the fruits trees in his back yard to his first job at the bakery where his father worked as a cleaner. By the time Kraus graduated from high school he was managing that bakery. “I love baking because I get to see the joy people experience from what I make,” he says. Over the years, Kraus has made some incredible things, from a three-tiered cake celebrating La Montañita Co-op’s 40th anniversary to award-winning bread cornucopias with rolls spilling out. His first experience baking with gluten-free and vegan ingredients began when he kicked off his career at La Montañita over 10 years ago. In those days there were not many vegan and gluten-free options, so he learned tricks along the way. He has spent years simplifying and perfecting these recipes; not only are they delicious, they’re not loaded with processed ingredients and emulsifiers. Vegan Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¾ cups soy milk 1 package extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons agave nectar

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Ayurveda, Spring and Spices by Maria E. Garre, owner NM School of Yoga s we begin to enjoy increased sunlight and warmer days, the cool and sometimes damp feeling of the morning and night require a blend of spices to keep us balanced. Ayurveda, an ancient healing medicinal science of India, regards the change of seasons to be important times to maintain health as the change often generates internal imbalances. One of Ayurveda’s favorite ways to support health and vitality is to choose our cooking and drinking spices thoughtfully. Here’s a guide for three popular spices:

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Turmeric is a famous root herb that has many healing properties. For spring, turmeric helps to clean up your internal system via the lymph and blood. In particular, Ayurveda warns that if the blood or lymph system is stagnant or inflamed then it can lead to pesky allergies, congestion and cold. Thus ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder or root a few times per day with your herbal makes for a wonderful healing spring tea. Black pepper, one of the most common household spices, is also revered in Ayurveda. This lovely warming, pungent spice helps melt away any dampness or stickiness creating discomfort. It actually enhances the power of turmeric so be sure to pair the two often. Black pepper improves and enhances circulation in the body. You can add it to teas, or mix ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper with honey to fight colds and congestion. Tulsi is a sacred plant that lifts the heaviness of winter into clarity and lightness. It has an affinity for supporting the lungs, upper respiratory tract and lymph system. Tulsi can be taken as a tea or tincture. Learn more about Ayurveda, wellness or yoga through classes, online courses and training with Maria E Garre at the New Mexico School of Yoga. Visit NMSchoolOfYoga.com. See ad, page 21. 26

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pices add a punch of extra flavor to our favorite dishes, but they also possess proven health and wellness properties. From regulating blood sugar to reducing inflammation to helping control appetite, behold the magnificent six.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

“There’s a lot of evidence that suggests garlic supports heart health,” says Rosalee de la Forêt, a clinical herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition tracked the blood pressure of 79 patients with uncontrolled hypertension and found that the mean systolic blood pressure of those consuming two 240-milligram capsules of aged garlic extract a day for 12 weeks significantly decreased compared to those taking one capsule or a placebo. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

“Garlic may also reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu when taken at the onset of symptoms and each day afterwards,” says de la Forêt, citing a study published in Clinical Nutrition. “I mince a clove and mix it with honey to make it easier to swallow.”

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd. com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis, sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says. A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflam-

Herbs are not spices although the term spice is sometimes used to encompass them all. An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking. Spices can be buds, bark, roots, berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried. ~McCormick Science Institute matory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt. A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum)

“One of cinnamon’s super powers is that it may help regulate blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes,” Roy says. In a study published in Diabetic Medicine, subjects taking two grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies. Roast chicken flavored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers

concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an effective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger adds a zing of healthy flavor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.

Paprika (Capsicum annuum)

A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses. Another benefit of this capsaicincontaining spice is its ability to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure after a meal than the control group. The study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food. “Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too often, people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. They are craving flavor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.” Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

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urry powder is a Western adaptation of authentic, exotic Asian spice blends. Most curry powders are a blend of many spices, including nightshades red pepper and cayenne. Unfortunately, nightshades can cause heartburn, inflammation and joint pain in many people. The most common nightshade plants are peppers (red, green, yellow, orange, jalapeno, chili, cayenne, pimento, paprika), tomatoes, (all varieties including tomatillos), potatoes (all varieties including potato starch, except sweet potatoes and yams), and eggplant. Thankfully, it’s easy to make your own homemade curry powder that’s easy on the digestion and nightshade-free. You can create an amazing spice blend in just a few minutes with what’s in your pantry. The most common ingredients in curry powder are listed first in the recipe below, so start with those. Be as creative as you want with this recipe: make it mild, pungent, tart or hot. Remember to stay clear of nightshade spices including red pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, chipotle, chili pepper. Night-shade Free Homemade Curry Powder 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cilantro 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon mustard 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon any of these spices: fenugreek, curry leaf, clove, anise, mace, star anise, caraway, nutmeg, garlic powder Instructions If any of your spices are whole, first dry them and then grind them in a handheld electric grinder or a mortar and pestle. When your spices are ground, place all desired ingredients into a small bowl or jar. Stir or shake to combine. Store in an airtight jar. For more recipes and healthy lifestyle tips, visit JanesHealthyKitchen.com. See ad, page 32. March 2018

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FRUGAL FOODIE Practical Uses for Aging Produce

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hen Jacques Pépin was growing up in France during World War II, he watched his mother use every scrap of food to meet the family’s needs, and then send him to live with a farmer in summer so her growing son could eat fresh from the farm. Today, the internationally renowned PBS-TV chef and cookbook author carries these sensibilities forward at his home and studio in Madison, Connecticut. “In Europe, and certainly in France, healthy food is much more expensive,” he says. “In America, a chef may have the person that washes dishes also prepare salads. With lettuce, he’ll cut off the whole top, cut out the heart and throw out the rest.” U.S. restaurant kitchens mirror home kitchens, where the average family throws away a quarter of the food they buy, wasting an average of $2,200 a year. These scraps mean wasted food and money at home, plus misspent resources to grow and transport the food. According to a report by the National Resource Defense Council, “Getting food to our tables eats up 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50 percent of U.S. land and swallows 80 percent of the fresh water consumed in the United States.” NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

To save money and also live better, here are just some of many easy ways to use up every bit of fresh produce we buy.

Asparagus Ends

Self-described “frugal foodie” Diana Johnson, of Auburn, Washington, never lets asparagus ends go to waste. With the help of a blender, she turns them into a creamy asparagus soup—minus the cream—that her family loves (Tinyurl.com/AsparagusSoupTips).

Broccoli, Swiss Chard and Spinach Stems

Thrifty cooks know the magic of quick pickles. Recycle the brine from pickles and pack thinly cut stems of broccoli, Swiss chard and mature spinach into the jar until covered with the brine, then seal and refrigerate. In a few days, these quick pickles will be ready for snacking and sandwiches.

Carrot and Beet Tops

Very fine carrot tops can be used like parsley. With a food processor or high-speed blender, transform them into a favorite pesto or salsa verde recipe, suggests Registered

Dietitian and nutritionist Madeline Basler, of Long Island, New York. One of her go-to’s is her Earth Day Carrot Top Pesto (Tinyurl. com/CarrotTopPestoRecipe). Beet greens can be sautéed like spinach, in a little extra-virgin olive oil with garlic, as a veggie side.

Fruit Snippets Stray grapes, a half-finished peach, overripe bananas, wrinkly berries and the core of a pineapple can all go in the freezer, and then into a smoothie.

Leftover Wine Freeze what’s left in the bottle in ice cube trays, suggests Anisha Jhaveri, a film writer and wine lover in New York City. It can add flavor to soups and stews, sauces and desserts like wine-poached pears.

Lemon Peels The limonene in lemon peels is a natural cleaner and degreaser, says blogger Jill Nystul, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She makes her own Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser by simply packing lemon peels in

a jar and topping with vinegar. See how at Tinyurl.com/HomemadeCitrusCleaners.

Vegetable Peels and Trimmings Instead of throwing out onion skins, carrot peels, celery leaves and tough leek stems, collect them in a freezer bag over time and store in the freezer. When enough has accumulated to fill a pot, make homemade vegetable stock, suggests Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle (InSonnetsKitchen.com/ how-to-make-perfect-vegetable-stock-for). At home, Pépin makes “fridge soup” once a week. “Whatever is left in the fridge—carrots, lettuce, a piece of leftover meat or whatever else I made the other day—goes into the soup,” says Pépin. “We finish it with some vermicelli or polenta or good bread.” A delicious meal, shared with family and friends, makes frugality festive. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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ARM CIRCLES. Stand with feet hipwidth apart. Extend arms straight out to each side at shoulder height with palms facing down. Swing arms forward in a circular motion for 30 seconds, and then backward for 30 seconds. Keep shoulders down and back and elbows slightly bent.

SHOULDER SHRUG. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold dumbbells with arms down, palms facing inward. Slowly raise shoulders as if trying to touch the earlobes. Pause, and then lower and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it easier by doing slow and controlled reps without dumbbells.

WALL PUSHUPS. Stand at arm’s length away from a wall with feet hip-width apart. Place palms shoulder-width apart on the wall. Bend elbows and lower the upper body toward the wall, keeping the core tight and straight. Pause, and then press back to the starting position and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it harder by taking a step back from the wall, pushing out from a kneeling position.

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SEATED ADDUCTION. Sit in a chair with a yoga block between the knees. Press knees together to squeeze the device, pause for three seconds. Relax and repeat. Continue for one minute.

HIP EXTENSION. Start on hands and knees with palms flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Align the neck and back while looking down or slightly forward. With foot flexed and knee bent, slowly raise the right foot toward the ceiling until the thigh is parallel with the floor. Pause, and then lower. Continue for 30 seconds, and then repeat with the left leg. To make it easier, try it while standing, keeping the lifted leg straight, and hold the back of a chair for support.

BRIDGE. Lie face-up on the floor with knees bent and feet flat. Press heels firmly and raise hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees. Pause

for three seconds in this position, and then lower and repeat. Continue for one minute.

CLAMSHELL. Lie on the floor on the left side, with hips and knees bent 45 degrees, the right leg on top of the left, heels together. Keeping feet together, raise the top knee as high as possible without moving the pelvis or letting the bottom leg leave the floor. Pause, and then return to the starting position. Continue for 30 seconds; switch sides and repeat.

SEATED KNEE RAISE. Sit at the front of the chair with knees bent and feet flat, holding onto the sides for balance. Keeping the knee bent, lift the right leg about six inches off the floor. Pause for three seconds, and then lower and repeat with the left leg. Continue alternating for one minute.

BICEPS CURL. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Hold dumbbells with arms at each side, palms facing forward. Keeping the upper arms still,

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What is key to manifesting our dreams and desires? It’s a four-step process. First, form a clear description in your mind, positively framed and based on your passion. No matter how big the dream, if you are behind it heart and soul, you will manifest miracles. Next, imagine the scenario as if it has already happened. The third and most vital step is to feel the feeling of your fulfilled wish as if it has already manifested. NaturalAwakeningsNNM.com

Fourth, create a metaphorical image that represents the feeling. By applying this method, our clients have manifested a desired pregnancy, funding for an overseas orphanage and redemption of a suicidal teen. In the latter case, the young man went on to focus on his dream of learning jazz piano well enough to play benefit concerts for children being treated for cancer.

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e are all born with magic, but somewhere along the way, life tends to stomp it out of us. When we are living in our magic, we become curious, passionate and energetic. We thrive. Here are five ways to begin to reclaim our own special vibrancy.

LIVE WITH EARTH’S CYCLES Our planet teaches by example how to live in harmony with the seasons. Rest in the winter, awake to new beginnings in spring and rejoice in summer’s bounty. Give extra thanks in autumn. Live by and with the land, and watch how goodness magically blooms into being.

EXERCISE INTUITION Trusting in our intuition is generally discouraged from a young age. We’re taught to ignore it in favor of logic, following social scripts and displaying expected behaviors. We’re told whom to look to for answers, definitions of right and wrong and true and false, and that grown-ups always know best. A powerful way to counteract this conditioning is to come to trust ourselves. Intuition is like a muscle—the more we use it, the more powerful it becomes. The spiritual “still small voice” won’t lead us astray.

COMMUNE Speaking our truth is transformative. To be heard, validated and supported is a

powerful catalyst of personal growth and supports self-worth. Whenever possible, make time to meet with kindred spirits and share personal stories, wisdom and struggles around the proverbial fire.

CELEBRATE Spend time thinking about what it is that comprises the essence of oneself and celebrate it—that is where magic lives. Often, the qualities that carry our magic may have been put down. Sensitivity can be considered weakness. Determination might be termed stubbornness. But if we unabashedly love and celebrate these qualities in ourself, we begin to re-conceptualize them as sources of strength and power, and magic seeps through.

STOP ACCEPTING THE MUNDANE Let go of anything that does more to limit rather than propel progress. Review media habits, relationships, jobs and character traits, and be ruthless in pruning what needs to go. Try to interact only with people, activities and things that produce glowing feelings of inspiration, fulfillment and buzzing vitality. Assess habits honestly and choose meaningful substance over comfort, ease and familiarity. Paige Leigh Reist is a writer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who blogs at TheWholesomeHandbook.com. March 2018

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Astrology Discussion Group – 11am-12:30pm. What is your subconscious trying to tell your awake self? Can you access information (trine to sun) or do you struggle (square to sun)? Learn from each other in a roundtable setting. All levels welcome. Free, donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-247-1338. ChurchofLight@Light.org. Light.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Lunar Rhythms Women’s Group – 5:30-7:30pm. Beginning with the new moon, the group will follow the lunar rhythms and get connected through art, journaling, ritual & community. The moon cycle informs your work as you set intentions, grow, harvest, release and begin again. $80/four sessions. Mother Root Studio, 1413 2nd St, #4, Santa Fe. 505-303-0820. Info@MotherRootStudio.com. MotherRootStudio.com. Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:308pm. Intuitive medium Danelle Becklund delivers messages of love from loved ones on the other side. $10; seating limited. The Blue Room at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-3214121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com. Drumming Circle and PMT Link Up – 7-8:30pm. Come join with others as they open themselves to the vibrations of drum and rattle. Drums and rattles will be available or bring your own. Free. Near Coronado Mall and Uptown. Directions, info, call Dr Phyllis Clay: 505-918-4388. SynthesisIntl@aol.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 -13 Cranio Sacral Eyes, Vision, and Education – Mar 10-13. 9am-6pm. De-stress the eyes and the brain. Reverse the direction of vision, resulting in eyes that can also look within; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645, 32CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Whole-Hearted Book Club – 2-4pm, Join with others seeking to empower themselves through shifting consciousness and healing themselves. Through discussion and social engagement, we will deepen into the learning. Bring a dish to share. $5/suggested donation. Mother Root Studio. 505-303-0820. Info@ motherrootstudio.com. MotherRootStudio.com. Shamanic Journeying Class: An Ancient Practice for Modern Times – 3:30-5:30pm, Meet your helping spirits; receive practical information to personal questions; obtain healing, resolve problems; find your calling; learn sacred healing practices and reconnect for inner peace peace with Natara Landrau.$20. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-273-0588. ResonantEssentials.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Balance & Stability Workshop – 2-3:30pm. Join certified yoga instructor Siobhan Hancock to learn yoga poses and stretches to improve your balance and stability. Cost $20. Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe. Contact Siobhan at 619-952-4934 or email Sbhancock33@gmail.com. Psychic Fair – 12-5pm, Spring is on the horizon, find your best foot forward. Intuitive readings $20/$1 min; astrology $1/min; soma pi healing $15; Turkish cup reading $20/$1 min; energy medicine session $30/30 min. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646, ResonantEssentials.net. Energy Management Tele-course – 1-2:30pm, Support for discerning and trusting guidance, managing overwhelm for those sensitive to energy, navigating relationships, and anchoring the higher vibes in everyday life. Learn techniques to access your highest wisdom and your own unique answers. $195. Your Divine Light, Tele-course. 505-4381074. YourDivineLight.biz. Free Voice Lesson– 4-5:30pm. Come explore how to gain a more resonant singing and speaking voice. Learn some secrets of beautiful singing and effective speech with Marie Black. All levels welcome. Free. Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque, 5520 Wyoming Blvd NE, Room 102. 503-688-0008. MarieBlackStudio.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Embodied Awakening – 3:30-5pm or 6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Realize a permanent shift in consciousness. Profound compassion and radical acceptance facilitate this awakening into a nondual life. Susan Spensley, MA. $20 per session. IQSpirit, NE Albuquerque location. 505-883-0191. Susan@IQSpirit.com. SusanSpensley.com. Easing Allergies with Herbs – 6-7:30 pm. Learn about living healthy without seasonal allergies using herbal remedies that are natural and affordable. Join teacher Stefan Link for a lively evening of practical information. $15. Milagro Herbs, 1500 5th St, #6, Santa Fe. 505-820-6321. MilagroSchoolOfHerbalMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 MARCH 18 Cranio Sacral Immune System – Mar 15-18. 9am6pm. Clean and revitalize the immune system and work with stem cells to repair and replace tissues to restore health; w/Etienne Peirsman. $645, 32CEUs. Blue Desert Hale, 38 Pine Haven Rd, Tijeras. 505503-5137. BlueDesert.org. CranioMasters.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Way of the Sacred Feminine: Workshop for Women – 7-9pm. Deva Vidya and Sharon Silverstein facilitate in awakening your divine feminine energy while accessing your innate wisdom and power. $40. Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way, 505989-4433. UnitySantaFe.org.

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save the date THURSDAY, MARCH 15-MARCH 19

SHIVA REA: Lunar Yoga Teacher Immersion – 7 pm, Step into an evolution of effective movement meditation practice created by Shiva Rea. Prana flow pranams are moving meditations for everyone, offering a soulful embodiment that is satisfying for teachers and advanced practitioners. $575, New Mexico School of Yoga, 4515 Burton Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-268-0918. Register@ nmschoolofyoga.com, NMSchoolOfYoga.com/ Calendar/Prana-Flow-Pranams-Teacher-Training/.

save the date FRIDAY, MARCH 16 & SATURDAY MARCH 17 Ageless Living PBS Series: 1st Conference Weekend – Friday, 7pm; from 9am all day Saturday. Six world class authors on stage, recorded live for broadcast on PBS, to be distributed nationally (agelesslivingseries. com). The first of three heart and mindopening conferences. A journey of discovery, inspiration and empowerment. All ages will learn, celebrate and create a more positive and life-enhancing future. Tickets: $49-$139, includes both days. The KiMo Theatre. KiMoTickets.com. 505-470-6295.

save the date FRIDAY, MARCH 16 MARCH 18

Vasant Lad + Shiva Rea Yoga and Ayurveda Weekend – 9am-5pm. This soulful weekend brings together two luminaries, for the first time ever, to co-lead a magical weekend for personal transformation. Bathe in yogic and Ayurvedic wisdom to heal and balance the stress of life. $425 to $525. New Mexico School of Yoga, 4515 Burton Ave, Albuquerque. 505-508-1331. Register@NMSchoolOfYoga.com/NMSchoolOfYoga.com /Calendar/ Vedic-Wisdom-For-Enlightened-Living/.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Reiki Level I Certification – 10am-3pm, Reiki Level I (Usui), focuses on self-healing and healing others in-person. For relieving pain and increasing self-knowledge. Perfect to experience a life of increased peace, and growth. $225 +tax; must register. Energy Healing with LaGina, 1600 Bldg C Lena St, Santa Fe. 505-819-0811. LaGinaGlass.com/Contact/. Come Sing! One Heart CircleSongs Community Improv Vocal Jam – 7-8:30pm. Engage your creativity. Release your voice at this singing meditation. Each song different from the last. Musical games played. All levels welcome. All voices necessary. Marie Black facilitates. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@ MarieBlackStudio.com. MarieBlackStudio.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 AgeWell Baseline Workshop – 2-4pm, Improve your fitness at any age! Join Gerontologist, Siobhan Hancock, MSG certified yoga instructor. Learn how yoga poses, stretching and strengthening can be personalized to your health. Reserve your space! Cost $25. E Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe. Contact Siobhan at 619-952-4934 or email Sbhancock33@gmail.com. Metaphysics for a Complicated World: Precepts/ Universal Love – 10am-12pm. Universal Love was a precept for the Picean age. How that and other precepts will speed progression for today. $26; must RSVP. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646. ResonantEssentials.net.

Sunday Service Aries – 11am-12:30pm. Spring Equinox and Aries, the ram, begins the new zodiacal year. Aries people are head strong and pioneering like the Ram. Come join us for our Spring Equinox Service followed by a potluck. Free, donations. Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-2471338. Church of Light@Light.org. Light.org/.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Well Woman Deep Dive Workshop – 5-8pm. The guest is Mary Agnes Antonopoulos, a social media expert and the CEO of Viral Integrity. She has worked with over 3,000 clients, including a dozen NY Times bestselling authors. $97. Well Woman Life, 609 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Info@ wellwomanlife.com, WellWomanLife.com/Events/ Deep-Dive-Workshop/. Loving Messages from The Other Side – 6:308pm. Intuitive medium Danelle Becklund delivers messages of love from loved ones on the other side. $10; seating limited. The Blue Room at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque. RSVP: 505-3214121. DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

be available or bring your own. Free. Near Coronado Mall and Uptown. Directions, info, call Dr Phyllis Clay: 505-918-4388. SynthesisIntl@aol.coM.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Foundations of Herbal Medicine – 6-7:30 pm. This 250 hour program covers medicine making, field botany, therapeutics, and case studies; use local herbs and traditions to examine healing at a deep level; learn from herbalists in the field. See website for fees. Milagro Herbs, 505-820-6321. MilagroSchoolOfHerbalMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 - APRIL 22

Ayurvedic Yoga Master Class – 9-11am. Bring balance and lightness to your flow. Follow the call as you welcome lighter, warmer weather and nature’s awakening. The class offers breathing practices, asana and meditation. Sugg. Donation $10. New Mexico School of Yoga, 4515 Burton Ave SE, Albuquerque. 505-268-0918. MEGarre@mac.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/Calendar. Reiki Class – 9:30am-4:30pm. Become a certified healing practitioner in this powerful, life-changing class. Reiki master Jan Walker has been teaching all 3 levels of the Usui method since 1993. $175; preregistration required. St Thomas Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-835-5440. Asmjan@aol.com. AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org. Message Circle – 10am-2pm, Experience the new circle of healing for mind, body and spirit. Intuitive readings $20 ($1/min) Barbara Fox, Dominion Tarot; Michelle Vidal. Release all negativity through Limpia Healing by Margarita Martinez, $45. Resonant Essentials, 7413 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque. 505-453-7646, ResonantEssentials.net.

RELEASING YOUR STORY – Fri 3pm to Sun 2pm. A Writers Retreat. Learn the Dance between Craft and Intuition with author, Chloe Rachel Gallaway. All Inclusive retreat at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Spa and Resort. 2 nights/3 days allinclusive spa. Early bird special $1197 by March 31 st, $1500 reg. price. Register @ChloeRachelGallaway.com. Call 505- 489-1655 or email write@thewingedriverwriter.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

One Heart CircleSongs! Guided Community Vocal Jam/Singing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Singing is good for your health. Likened to singing meditation, contrasting parts are built creating a tapestry of sound. Feel the joy and really good vibrations. All voices necessary. $15. Yogasaar, 2205 Silver Ave, SE, Albuquerque. 503-688-0008. Info@MarieBlackStudio.com.

Embodied Awakening – 3:30-5pm or 6:308pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Realize a permanent shift in consciousness. Profound compassion and radical acceptance facilitate this awakening into a nondual life. Susan Spensley, MA. $20 session. IQSpirit, NE Albuquerque location. 505-883-0191. Susan@IQSpirit.com. SusanSpensley.com. Digestive Health and Herbs – 6-7:30pm. Learn the benefits of using herbs to support a healthy digestive system. Practical, informative, useful for anyone interested. $15. Milagro Herbs, 1500 5th St, #6, Santa Fe. 505-820-6321. MilagroSchoolOfHerbalMedicine.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 – MARCH 31 Let’s Talk Sex, Love, Relationships – Mar 29-31. 8am-5pm, It is time, break her through. Experience transformative work with Dr Benson & Wise. Get ready to be raw and release what is locked inside. $5,000 prepaid limited participation. Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr E, #3, Santa Fe. 505-660-1907. Manager@santafesoul.com, RobynBenson.com/O-Shot/.

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Drumming Circle and PMT Link Up – 7-8:30pm. Come join with others as they open themselves to the vibrations of drum and rattle. Drums and rattles will

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 AND 28 Basic Yoga Trial Classes – 10am.Your body holds all answers. Trust your body’s innate wisdom. No high degree of ability, balance or strength needed to follow our basic exercises. All ages, body types and fitness levels participate comfortably. Deep meridian stretching, core strengthening, meditation, and refreshing cool-down. Only $5 (Reg. $20, $15 savings). Body & Brain Yoga & Tai Chi. Call: ABQ NE 505- 797-2211, ABQ NW 505-792-5111, Santa Fe: 505- 820-2211. BodynBrain.com

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THURSDAY, MAY 3 Rain Frog: Maya Water Celebration – 7-9:30pm. Join Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest in a drum circle with a Blessing Altar of Purification in the ancient Maya tradition. Calling for cleansing of toxicity & negativity & for abundance. $35. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils. org. 505-429-0529.RedWindCouncils.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Maze of Death Mother Retreat & Ceremony – 1-9pm. With Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest. A profound day-long immersion in sacred guidance into the Death Passage with a transformative Fire Dance ceremony. $265. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils.org. 505429-0529. OhkiForest.com/.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 Wisdom Owl: Maya Limpia Ceremony – 3-6pm. With Native shamaness Ohki Forest. Soul loss and illusions can impair our well-being. Participate in a powerful group soul retrieval and limpia with herbs,

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From Cell to Soul – Apr 14-17. 9am-6pm. A four-day retreat with best-selling author and speaker Gregg Braden, as he leads you through some recent discoveries merging science and spirituality in the alchemy of the human heart. See website for details. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Santa Ana Pueblo (between Albuquerque and Santa Fe). ShalohaProductions.com/ GreggBraden-NewMexico-Retreat-April2018/.

save the date APRIL 30 - JUNE 2, 2018

Ohki Forest: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge – Of Canadian Mohawk descent, Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest returns from Chiapas, Mexico, offering shamanic teaching circles, mini-retreats and sacred ceremonies for all. Private sessions available for power animal readings, limpias, native healings and spirit guidance. Benefit Maya crafts sale. Complete teaching program online. Inquiries encouraged, space limited. Circles $35-$285. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@ RedWindCouncils.org. 505-429-0529. RedWindCouncils.org.

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Ohki Forest: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge – 1-9pm. Of Canadian Mohawk descent, Native spiritual teacher Ohki Forest returns from Chiapas, Mexico, offering shamanic teaching circles, mini-retreats and sacred ceremonies for all. Private sessions available for power animal readings, limpias, native healings and spirit guidance. Benefit Maya crafts sale. Complete teaching program online. Inquiries encouraged, space limited. Circles $35-$285. The Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils.org. 505-429-0529. RedWindCouncils.org. flowers and candles for complete purification and restoration. $65. Red Wind Center of Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe. NMRegistrations@RedWindCouncils.org. 505-429-0529. OhkiForest.com/.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 Deer Healing Ways: Planetary Ceremony to Restore the Feminine – 7-9:30pm. With Native shamaness Ohki Forest. A magical Drum circle honoring Mother’s Day. Embrace unconditional love, higher trust & deeply heal our relationships with our Mothers, including Mother Earth., Paid Entry, $35, Red Wind Center Santa Fe, 5 minutes from the Plaza, Santa Fe, (505) 429-0529, nmregistrations@ redwindcouncils.org, http://www.ohkiforest.com/.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 INTUITIVE GUIDE CERTIFICATION TRAINING, WITH EQUINE SUPPORT – 18 Saturdays, 12-2pm. Enrolling now for July. Do you feel called to use your intuitive gifts in service (with or without equines)? We will connect deeply with both earth energy and equines to identify, strengthen, and attune to your unique intuitive gifts, and refine your vision for your practice with clients. No healing or equine background required. All aspects of setting up your intuitive practice will be provided. Only three spaces available. Call Chantal for pricing, details, or to enroll. Your Divine Light. 505-438-1074. Info@yourdivinelight.biz, YourDivineLight.biz.

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Horses & Donkeys Helping You – by appointment, Let the horse or donkey of your choice help you to release that which no longer serves and embrace clarity, self-trust, well-being, joy. $215/two-hour session. Unicorn Mesa, LLC. 505-438-1074. Support@unicornmesa.com. UnicornMesa.com. Horses Can Lead The Way – by appointment. Horses can lead the way through your confusion, self-doubt, and lack of clarity. Experience equine guided healing—a powerfully effective alternative coaching /counseling approach with third generation equestrian and licensed therapist, Lynn Clifford, LMHC, EAGALA. No experience is needed; all unmounted. 505-231-5353 or lynn@lynnclifford.com. LynnClifford.com

Intuitive Readings, Coaching and Animal Communication – 9am-5pm. Galaya, intuitive and animal communicator, offers practical solutions for health, relationships, career, business and pets. Appointments: 505-466-3764. ConsultGalaya.com. Qigong & Healing From Within – 10:30am12pm. Taoist, yogic and shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength and awareness with energy healing, movement, sound, breathwork and meditation. $15, free/first class. Blue Moon Yoga, 826 Camino De Monte Rey, A5, Santa Fe. Allison Lasky: 505-984-8733. AllisonLasky.com. Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 5:30-7pm. Medical Qigong for health in body, mind and spirit. Graceful movements are so easy, anyone can do them. Free consultation to scan health priorities and track progress for students who buy a 10-class card. $15/drop-in, $90/10-class card. Five Seasons Medicine, Santa Fe. 505- 216-1750. Jane@FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. DONATION YOGA CLASS – 5:45-7pm. All levels vinyasa yoga class. Explore healing movement and music to bring balance and connection to the body and mind. Flowing movement to decompress and destress. $5/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-508-1331. Register@ NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.

sunday Transitions Radio Magazine – 9-10am. Celebrating the Voices of Love and Presence for 34 years. Whole Brain Radio with insightful, empowering interviews and stimulating and relaxing music tracks. Shows archived at TransRadio.com. Free. KBAC 98.1 FM. 505-670-1167. TransitionsMedia.com.

monday Spiritual Naturopathy – 2pm CT. Online radio show helps listeners understand why they do what they do, eliminate stress or handle it from a position of strength. Listen to: Unity.FM/program/SpiritualNaturopathy. Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 5:30-7pm. Medical Qigong for health in body, mind and spirit. Graceful movements are so easy, anyone can do them. Free consultation to scan health priorities and track progress for students who buy a 10-class card. $15/drop-in, $90/10-class card. Five Seasons Medicine, Santa Fe. 505- 216-1750. Jane@FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. DONATION YOGA CLASS – 5:45-7pm. All levels vinyasa yoga class. Explore healing movement and music to bring balance and connection to the body and mind. Flowing movement to decompress and destress. $5/suggested donation. New Mexico School of Yoga. 505-508-1331. Register@ NMSchoolOfYoga.com. NMSchoolOfYoga.com/.

tuesday Free Consultations – 10am-5pm. Free 30-minute consultations for first time clients of medical intuitive Ananda Mayi. The session is all inclusive and focuses on hidden causes of distress. Private session by appointment. Santa Fe Wellness Center, 1418 Luisa St, Ste 4, Santa Fe. 505-501-0501. LivingAsLove.org.

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thursday Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – For eight weeks. 5:45-8pm. This course leads participants through a comprehensive study and practice of mindfulness meditation: what it is, how to do it, and how it enables health and healing. $350/includes course book, meditations and an all-day retreat. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. 505-925-4551. MMHale@UNMMG.org.

friday Your Authentic Self is Calling—by appointment. Your Authentic Life Coaching and Counseling sessions with Lynn Clifford, MA, LMHC are available on Fridays in her conveniently located Santa Fe office just off Route 25 near the hospital. Topics may include self- care and sustainability, relaxation, mindfulness, prioritization, and relationship issues. Sliding scale fee available. 505-231-5353 or lynn@lynnclifford.com. LynnClifford.com

saturday Five Seasons Medical Qigong Class – 9:3010:45am. Medical Qigong for health in body, mind and spirit. Graceful movements are so easy, anyone can do them. Free consultation to scan health priorities and track progress for students who buy a 10-class card. $15/drop-in, $90/10-class card. Five Seasons Medicine, Santa Fe. 505- 216-1750. Jane@ FiveSeasonsMedicine.com. FiveSeasonsMedicine.com.

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community resource guide ASTROLOGICAL CONSULTATIONS CELESTIAL AWAKENINGS

Teresa Betcher, M.S.W. Albuquerque - 847-452-3198 MyCelestialStar.com How would you live your life differently if you really understood your unique soul path? Together, ancient astrology and modern psychology can reveal the most profound of insights about your personal growth, relationships, career, spiritual development, and more. Begin now to direct your life more powerfully!

ASTROLOGY CLASSES CHURCH OF LIGHT

2119 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque 505-247-1338 • Light.org Learning your personal astrology is fun in the casual environment of our discussion group. We blend Hermetic Astrology with Egyptian Tarot. Beginners thru advanced are all welcome. Donations accepted. Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am for a lively discussion of what makes you unique! See ad, page 31.

AWAKENED CONSCIOUSNESS SUSAN SPENSLEY

505-883-0191 - Albuquerque Susan@IQSpirit.com SusanSpensley.com or IQSpirit.com

Experience a permanent shift in consciousness for Whole body/mind/spirit.Facilitating with profound compassion and radical acceptance. Realizing your Infinite self is your birthright. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 3:30pm or 6:30pm. NE Albuquerque location.

BODYWORK & AYURVEDA BLUE DESERT HALE

Leila G. von Stein Jesse R. Thomas Escobosa, NM 505-503-5137 bluedeserthale@gmail.com BlueDesert.org Offering classes and sessions in Massage and Bodywork, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Ayurveda and Marma Therapy, and Reiki. Space also available for groups. See ad, page 4.

classifieds PRIVATE CLASSROOM FOR RENT Quiet, upscale massage and wellness center. Rent space for only $25/hr. Bathroom/Shower facilities. TV Monitor. Experience healing benefits of Thai Massage and Reiki Energy Healing. Body and Mind Wellness Center, 2305 San Pedro Drive NE, Suite D2, 505-382-3406.

BRENNAN HEALING SCIENCE NINA TWOMBLY

Insight Healing Arts 505-919-8296 - Santa Fe Nina@NinaTWombly.com

Are you ready to attract sustainable love that lasts? Contact me to discover and transform the patterns that are keeping you from experiencing the relationship you want.

CBD AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS SACRED WELLNESS

1300 Luisa St, Ste 4, Santa Fe 505-257-3733 3600 Cutler Ave (Green Jeans), ABQ 505-336-0900 642 S Alameda, Las Cruces 505-300-0154 SacredWellnessNM.com We’re proud to offer the highest quality earth-based medicine and high frequency wellness products for human and animal health, healing, growth and evolution. We provide certified organic full-spectrum regionally-sourced CBD (cannabidiol) products, essential oils, flower and gem essences, stones and semi-precious gems, high frequency tools, sound healing supplies, artwork, clothing, jewelry, books and other wellness products. See ad, page 16.

CHIROPRACTIC DESERT MOTIONS CHIROPRACTIC/ COGNOSYPHARM

4001 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Ste C Albuquerque 505-234-4165 | fax 505-359-2206 DesertMotionsChiropractic.com/facebook. com/CognosyPharm Chiropractic is the medicine. The healing is from the body. Chiropractic removes interference from the body’s systems and enables the healing to be retained. Let the Healing Begin!

CLAIRVOYANT READINGS REVEREND ELIZABETH BROWNRIGG

575-758-2758 egb@elizabethbrownrigg.com ReverendElizabethBrownrigg.com From a meditative space, I look for pertinent information to help you remove blocks that keep you from living the life you want. I complete the reading with a healing, replacing old beliefs and energy patterns with new ones that align with your current goals. I absolutely love this work, and I’ve been helping people this way for 20+ years. See ad, page 32.

COACHING AND PERSONAL GROWTH PHYLLIS L. CLAY, PH.D.

505-918-4388 SynthesisIntl@aol.com When you are serious about making an internal shift in your life, that’s the time to call me for coaching. We’re not talking about pushing beyond your limits. However, we are talking about life change. If we work together, I commit to supporting you. You won’t regret it. See ad, page 28.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY BLUE BUDDHA BODYWORK

Santa Fe - 505-252-1691 BlueBuddhabw@gmail.com BlueBuddhaBodywork.com A unique blend of advanced Cranio Sacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, find relief and balance in mind, body, and spirit. Specializing in Treatment, Conception Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Trauma Work and Chronic Depletion. See ad, page 29.

FOUNDATION FOR DIVINE LOVE ANANDA MAYI

Institute for Ascension Medical Intuitive Art Santa Fe - 505-501-0501 LivingAsLove.org The Foundation is dedicated to Awakening Consciousness and bringing balance and harmony to the Mind – Body - Spirit. The Institute for Ascension and Medical intuitive Arts are both within its preview. New Spiritual Blog LivingAsLove.org. See ad, page 28.

HOLISTIC SCHOOL SPIRITUAL CENTER ART COLLECTIVE SANTA FE METHA

Int. School for Metaphysical, Holistic & Healing Arts - Sacred Collective Santa Fe, NM www.SantaFeMETHA.com

Sacred space for spiritual growth, life enrichment and holistic business development. Heart centered uplifting curriculum features special certification classes, healing arts training, intuitive coaching, startup incubator, transformational retreats and creative events. See ad, page 5.

HOT STONE MASSAGE RIVER STONE

Cate Clark, LMT Albuquerque - 505-401-4015 RiverStoneCate.com Lusciously Integrated Hot Stone Massage to melt away the over-stimulations of a frantic world! Fragrance-free and non-judgmental, your Sea of Tranquility is located east of Old Town in quiet, historic neighborhood. Empathic Bodywork and Highly Sensitive Massage since 1991.

HYPNOTHERAPY CLARK BRESLIN HYPNOTHERAPY

3620 Wyoming Blvd NE, Ste L-10 Albuquerque - 505- 435-1565 ClarkBreslinHypnotherapy.com Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist; Fellow with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. 500 hours of training in Integrative Hypnotherapy at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Natal & Past Life Regressionist. See ad, page 7.

DAVID B. FISHER - CMS-CHT, FIBH, MBA 1919 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, 87110 DavidBFisherHypnotherapy.com 505-463-7392 DBFisher@comcast.net David B. Fisher is a practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Reiki Master since 2009. Mr. Fisher’s scope of practice includes but is not limited to Anxiety/Panic Attacks, PTSD, Pain Management, Substance Abuse/ Addictions, Sports/Goal Performance, Sleep Disorders, Regression Therapy, Smoking Cessation and Weight Management.

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE UNM CENTER FOR LIFE

4700 Jefferson Street NE, Ste 100 Albuquerque 505-925-7464 hsc.unm.edu/Health/Patient-Care/Integrative-Medicine/Index.html An Integrative and Inter-Cultural Center for Prevention and Wellness, treating people with a wide range of health issues, combining the best of complementary and Western medicine. The Center emphasizes prevention and wellness along with disease management. Not-For-Profit. See ad, page 23.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS GALAYA-INTUITIVE RESOURCES

Santa Fe 505-466-3764 ConsultGalaya.com Find clarity, insight and inspiration! Intuitive readings, coaching and animal communication. Clarify life choices and decisions. Activate practical solutions for your health, relationships, career and business.

INTUITIVE GUIDE CERTIFICATION & EQUINE THERAPY YOUR DIVINE LIGHT @UNICORN MESA

Chantal Fidanza 505-438-1074 YourDivineLight.biz Offering Intuitive Guide Certification (Training) & Intuitive Healing Sessions & Higher Self Attunements (both with and without equines) at my peaceful, mountain-view setting, or via phone. Everything I teach I continue to walk on my own path and offer with the intention of empowering others to merge with their divine light and to trust their own (guidance and) inner wisdom. Special support for empaths, those particularly sensitive to energy. Discounted Session Packages for ongoing support available. See ad, page 22.

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LIFE COACHING & COUNSELING LYNN CLIFFORD, MA, LMHC

Your Authentic Life Coaching & Counseling 505-231-5353 • LynnClifford.com In this beautiful yet busy world, experience unique transformation, where authenticity and self-care serve as your compass; compassion and curiosity guide your way. Sessions connect people with their optimal selves via inner guidance, creative process, the natural world, and/or other sentient beings, including horses. (Unmounted. No experience needed.) Phone, Skype and in person. See ad, page 31.

MEDICAL CANNABIS SACRED GARDEN

505-216-9686 1300 Luisa St, Ste 4, Santa Fe 505-257-3733 3600 Cutler Ave (Green Jeans), ABQ 505-336-0900 616 San Mateo Blvd. NE, ABQ 505- 257-3747 642 S Alameda, Las Cruces 505-300-0154 SacredGardenNM.com Sacred Garden takes pride in growing cannabis as a safe alternative to pharmaceutical drug therapies. Applicable for a wide spectrum of medical conditions, cannabis has assisted the health of countless people. We offer many different delivery methods, such as flowering buds, edibles, concentrates, oils, tinctures and salves. Our heart-based staff will help you find what works best for you and your needs. See ad, page 16.

MEDICAL MASSAGE OCEAN BLUE MEDICAL MASSAGE AND SPA, LLC

Barbara Munoz, LMT #4955 9204 Menaul Blvd NE, Ste 4 Albuquerque 505- 883-1212 OceanBlueMedicalMassage@gmail.com OceanBlueMedicalMassage.ABMP.com Massage is an investment in your health. Ocean Blue Medical Massage offers medical massage, deep tissue and Swedish relaxation massage. We will bill your insurance. Discounted massage packages available. Treat yourself to better sleep, more energy and inner calmness.

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NATURAL/ORGANIC FOOD MARKET LA MONTANITA CO-OP NATURAL

& ORGANIC FOOD MARKET ABQ/Santa Fe/Gallup LaMontanita.coop New Mexico’s largest community owned natural and organic grocer, with locations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Gallup. All our stores are open to the public. You don’t have to be a member to shop, but if you are, you’ll save even more. La Montañita believes in the shared benefits of healthy food, sound environmental practices and a strong local economy. Stop by and shop with us today! See ad, page 29.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION KEEP SANTA FE BEAUTIFUL

1142 Siler Rd, Santa Fe 505-955-2215 • KeepSantaFeBeautiful.org Keep Santa Fe Beautiful is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Through our fundraising, Keep Santa Fe Beautiful is able to coordinate and implement community improvement projects to maintain our beautiful city. Our events include: two city-wide cleanups (one in spring and the other in fall); an electronic collection day; household waste collection; Recycle Santa Fe sponsor; and allocating money to help fund entry way signs for the city and programs for beautification, litter control and recycling projects. See ad, page 25

PSYCHIC/MEDIUM READINGS ELIZABETH ANGLIN

505-908-9558 • Info@ElizabethAnglin.com ElizabethAnglin.com Spirit mediumship, psychic readings, animal communication, medical intuition, Akashic records and energy healing. Sessions help optimize physical and emotional wellness, with clarity and peace.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DR. ROBYN BENSON, DOM

Santa Fe Soul Center For Optimal Health 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, East Bldg #3 Santa Fe • www.RobynBenson.com/gift Regenerative medicine is the reverse of aging and degenerative disease. It’s the science of boosting healing naturally in damaged tissues and in under-functioning endocrine and immune systems. This is being achieved with nutrition therapy, stem cells and oxidative medicine (ozone and high dose vitamin C IVs). It also includes restoring healthy joints, hair growth, skin rejuvenation and sexual function with your own platelet rich plasma (PRP). See article, page 13.

REIKI ENERGY HEALING WITH LAGINA LaGina Glass, Reiki Master 505- 819-0811 LaginaGlass.com

I assist individuals in making meaningful changes in their lives by accessing deeper levels of emotional, physical, mental and spiritual healing. Classes, Treatments and Coaching.

REIKI/REFLEXOLOGY AWAKENING SPIRIT

Jan Walker, Healing Practitioner Albuquerque • 505-835-5440 AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org Anyone can benefit from a reiki healing treatment, whether one is dealing with the daily stresses of life or a major health challenge. Reiki’s restorative qualities bring warmth, calmness, balance and a sense of well-being. Reiki classes offered every month. Foot reflexology relieves stress and tension, improves nerve and blood supply, and helps the body to normalize.

RENTAL SPACE RESONANT ESSENTIALS

Michelle Vidal 7413 Menaul NE, Albuquerque 505-453-7646 Michelle@ ResonantEssentials.com ResonantEssentials.net Resonant Essentials has three beautiful event/classrooms at below competitive rates. We fit up to 40 people with tables and chairs in our large space or reduce your cost with a smaller space. Rates start as low as $30 for two hours. Our referral program is set up to earn free rental space and/or classes. Refer three get yours of equal value free! Call or email Michelle today to get started. See ad, page 29.

SACRED BIRTHING DOULA SERVICES ANNA LOUISE LIPKIN

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In greek, Doula means mother to the mother. As a Doula, I offer prenatal consultations, labor and delivery assistance, and postpartum services. Happy Birthing to You!

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BODYWORK BRIAN TERRY

Santa Fe - 970-222-2710 DivineAlignmentBodyWork.com HealingSulfur.com Life changing bodywork which restores the natural alignment of the body to feel grounded, empowered, and at ease. Be free of chronic pain with results that last! Also offering Craniosacral Therapy and therapeutic massage. See ad, page 8.

VEGAN RESTAURANT VIBRANCE–ART-FOOD-MUSIC 4500 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque 505-639-3401 VibranceTaste@gmail.com Facebook.com@ABQEatFresh

Since July 2016 Vibrance has offered organic vegetarian specialties locally sourced. We feature a menu that is vegan, raw food and cooked cuisine, gluten free and all non-GMO. We also keep it local with featured artists and live music as well. Join us on Facebook to hear about our latest events! Feel your Vibrance with beautiful art, food and music! See ad, page 28.

VOCAL EMPOWERMENT MARIE SWAN BLACK

Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Portland 503-688-0008 Info@MarieBlackStudio.com MarieBlackStudio.com

Singing feels good and is good for us! Allowing oneself the joy of singing often brings life altering benefits. Do you allow past wounds to affect your relationship with your beautifully unique sound print? Private, group, home events, classes, workshops. Community CircleSongs. Vocal Improvisation. Vocal Empowerment for speakers, singers, everyone who wishes to explore the dynamics of VOICE.(Meetup: Sing Anyway!) See ad, page 22.

WISDOM HEALING QIGONG™ MASTER MINGTONG GU - THE CHI CENTER

The Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong 40 Camino Vista Clara Galisteo, NM 87540 800-959-2892 ChiCenter.com

A place for healing, transformation, and empowerment. A physical portal dedicated to the healing of ourselves and the healing of our world – by connecting people globally through state-of-the-art communication technologies and wisdom practice. The Chi Center and its Founder, Master Mingtong Gu offer online programs, workshops, live-stream broadcasts, in-person Healing Intensive Retreats, and other exciting events at its New Mexico home just outside of Santa Fe at The Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong. Experience increasing health and happiness everyday through the Practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong. See ad, page 5.

WOMAN’S NETWORKING WELL WOMAN LIFE

Giovanna Rossi/Lindsay McCoy Info@WellWomanLife.com WellWomanLife.com

Well Woman Life Community supports a global community of women to connect to their superpowers to achieve their highest level of fulfillment and well-being! See ad, page 4.

YOGA NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF YOGA The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE Albuquerque 505-588-1331 NMSchoolOfYoga.com

Yoga + Ayurveda Certification Programs. Offering Prana Vinaysa flow and Ayurvedicyoga specialist and therapy training. Workshops, certifications and retreat programs.Registered yoga school through Yoga Alliance. See ad, page 21.

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